text:
Game Over? Senior IMF Official – "I Expect A Hard Greek Default This Year"
by Tyler Durden
While the US was panicking over a double zero jobs report, things in Europe just fell off a cliff. As both the WSJ and Reuters report, it seems that the second Greek bailout, following repeated and consistent disappointments by Greece which has resolutely refused to comply with the terms of its fiscal austerity program, has just collapsed.And with the US closed on Monday: long a counterbalance to European risk pessimism, this week (especially with the news fro the latest FHFA onslaught against global banks) may just be the one that "it" all comes to a head. But back to Europe, and more specifically Greece, which it now appears is doomed. "I expect a hard default definitely before March, maybe this year, and it could come with this program review," said a senior IMF economist who is keeping close tabs on the situation. "The chances for a second program are slim." It is not only Greece – Italy also thought it would sneak by with getting quid pro no and continue leeching off of Europe, or specifically Germany, indefinitely, at least until the ECB said that absent Berlusconi taking austerity seriously that implicit ECB support for Italian bonds would be yanked, sending the second most indebted country in the world into a toxic debt tailspin. And so it comes that after 2 years of waffling, Europe finally realizes that the piper always eventually gets paid. Alas, it is now far too late.
From the WSJ:
The Rest...HERE


text:
Professional Supplement Center combines the personal touch of a local, independent pharmacy with the convenience and product selection of shopping online. Owners Sheri Davis and Debbie Truitt grew up within a family-owned, independent compounding pharmacy that provided patients with cutting-edge solutions for over 40 years. In 2002, Davis and Truitt established the familys next generation cutting-edge health business by founding Professional Supplement Center.
Please login to use this feature.
*Our FREE SHIPPING (includes all US addresses, US territories and US Military addresses, including AK, HI, PR, and VI) is generally sent Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, via priority mail or first class mail from the US Postal Service or UPS Ground, at our discretion. Shipping transit times are generally between 2-7 business days, excluding holidays. We reserve the right to charge a shipping fee if an alternative method is requested. Learn more here.
Please Note: Professional Supplement Center assumes no risk or liability for your use or misuse of information contained on this website. Health related and label information change frequently, and while every attempt has been made to ensure that the content on this site is accurate, product infomation changes are subject to change without notice. Additionally, to comply with our return policy, the label should be reviewed prior to opening a product. You should always check with a healthcare practitioner before taking any supplements.
© Copyright 2019 Professional Supplement Center, LLC, 5441 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota, FL 34233. All rights reserved. Local time is 5/21/2019 1:17:21 PM.
To Our Valued Customers,
Due to hurricane Irma, all orders will be delayed in shipping for several days. Our facilities, including our call center, are curently closed. We do expect to open on Tuesday, September 12th.
Thank you for your understanding,

subset: commoncrawl


text:
College mascots usually spend their time gearing up crowds to cheer on a sports team. Lexington Lynx, the mascot of the City University of New York School of Professional Studies, doesn't have an arena to inspire, but he doesn't let that get him down. The beloved Lynx, played by Anthony Sweeney and four other CUNY staffers, can be found at student events as well as online, where he seeks to grow the sense of community at a school with thousands of far-flung students.
I hear that Lexington Lynx is a new addition to the CUNY community. What's that like?
Yes, Lex is very young. Actually, Lex was created by the students and selected through a competition. He was born in 2011, so his presence and personality are still developing. I think people like that he's a ferocious lynx — he's kind of a wild, untamed beast. He's not your snuggly feline that people like to watch on the Internet.
Recommended Slideshows
- PHOTOS: Celebrities attend 'Avengers: Endgame' premiere in Los Angeles29 Pictures
- PHOTOS: This Pakistani waiter looks just like Peter Dinklage8 Pictures
Where can students go to see Lex, if not at sporting events?
Well, Lex can often be found studying at our library at Baruch's campus or in our study room, but he's been known to go down into Herald Square and walk around. We brought him to Penn Station, we've brought him to things like the Komen breast cancer race in Central Park. He becomes our rallying point — he walked with the walkers. He's something that our students can identify with.
What kinds of events does he attend, and how is he received?
For the last academic year, he showed up at any event where students gathered. He was a huge hit at graduation, actually. We thought he was going to be a hit with our students' families, but he was actually a hit with our students. Our students' average age is around 35, so to be with Lex and have our adult students really wanting pictures with him and wanting to show him off felt kind of amazing.
Is there any mascot rivalry with other schools?
Oh yeah, there's some friendly competition. When I get together with my counterparts at the other CUNY schools, there's a lot of mascot-envy from other schools that actually have sports teams.
CUNY's SPS is a pretty nontraditional place as far as college mascots go.
Right — we don't have a campus, we don't have a quad, we don't have an athletics team. Many of our students are online; they may not set foot into one of our physical classrooms. Lex was created with the idea of having him be a center point of our community.
So what's next for Lex?
I think Lex's online presence is going to grow and start to be animated. He'll pounce on you, he's a really big nerd. He's not afraid to play hard at all. In fact, he loves to play hard and study as hard as he plays. I think Lex is the biggest cheerleader for the success of our students. He's there to make them laugh, to remind them of deadlines and to support them. He's still figuring out how our students best need support — that's his biggest job.


text:
HEAVEN PIZZA's Story
Fresh Pizza made with hand-spun dough. Thick or thin crust upon request. Our
Entries, Pizza, Pastas, Salads, Appetizers and Hot & Cold Drinks are prepared
with freshest ingredients available in the market. Heaven pizza is unique!
Hand-spun dough – Our Master Chef, Aung Kaung Kyaw's own recipe – is delicious
and baked to perfection with the freshest ingredients! Aung Kaung Kyaw's
Culinary Skill and many years of Pizza Professional experience span all the way
from SINGAPORE.
We offer the highest-quality traditional & gourmet pizzas, a wide variety of
authentic pastas, fresh chicken wings, a variety of side dishes & beverages.
Heaven's pizzas are made from authentic ingredients, cheeses made from 100%
mozzarella cheese, fresh packed sauces using only vine-ripened tomatoes. We
believe in using fresh ingredients to create the tastiest dishes. We cordially
invited you to enjoy the delicious food and friendly services.
Aung Kaung Kyaw
Master Chef & Co-founder (Heaven Pizza)
|Delivery System
Last order : 8:30 pm
Minimum order of 10000ks for delivery charges of 1500 ks will be applicable per order.
Minimum order of 20000ks for free delivery in Town Area.
* Delivery terms and conditions may change at any time and subject to differences among the Areas.


text:
Habitattitude Surrender Collaborative
November 5, 2015
7:15 p.m.
King of Kings Lutheran Church
2330 North Dale Street
Roseville, MN
Join a dialog with Minnesota Sea Grant's Marte Kitson about Habitattitude's Surrender program and how it relates to the Minnesota Aquarium Society. In March 2014, Marte covered AIS threats, impacts, and the importance of getting the word out about responsible pet ownership and not releasing pets into the environment. Building on this and other efforts, the Habitattitude Surrender Collaborative was proposed. The Habitattitude Surrender Collaborative aims to provide a permanent, convenient pet adoption or return option for owners with unwanted pets so that release is not considered.
The dialog will look for input on how to provide permanent, convenient pet adoption or return option for owners with unwanted pets. Please come ready to join in the conversation!
For more information, visit:


text:
Superhero comics, almost by definition, are violent fantasies with little concern for true consequences of action and more attention spent on blockbuster moments to entertain on a visceral level. "Uncanny X-Force" is a stellar example of doing this right because it is a comic that reaches for very big moments, is unabashed in its desire to spill blood, and the narrative steamrolls forward no matter who gets stabbed or left for dead. Yet, through it all, the sense of character and the doom surrounding one mutant couple permeates the meaning of everything. This is the documentation of a relationship going bad but on a very large scale.
There should always be weight and gravity to a moment for it to actually matter to the audience. We need to be invested. Rick Remender populates his cast with a bunch of healing factored punching bags and the rest of the page fodder is filled out by semi-familiar character doppelgangers from another dimension. There are enough people going around who can be slashed, burned, melted, and generally beaten to death that it won't affect the wider universe and shouldn't engage a reader. It's the fact that Wolverine getting broken isn't frustrating because we know he'll get back up again but rather because it slows down his ascent toward a redemptive goal we so drastically want him to achieve that exemplifies the great structure and writing from Remender. He incorporates healing factors and teleportation and illusory misleading into the tale in the smartest ways possible.
This book is one massive war book. It has spandex and giant men made of ice and psychic intrusions and yet at its heart this is an epic battle tale. There are clear sides of good and bad and they constantly rage against each other. The big promotion for this book is that this rage is expressed through psionic blades and flame-bodied individuals and wings made of blades. This is war made pretty through the escapism of superhero tropes. For all the color and flesh on display, "Uncanny X-Force" can only survive if it draws the reader in; when you summarize why you care about this, it is the central conflict that has you by the throat. This is Warren and Betsy's love story, and it's heartbreaking to watch it fracture one issue at a time.
Jerome Opeña continues to make bombastic violence look like an operatic dreamscape. His take on superheroic battles feels like a reinvention of the genre. Then he drops back into flashback mode and the intimacy oozes out of the characters. My biggest gripe would be Psylocke's new outfit. It's bad in a Power Rangers fan contest way. Perhaps this is intentional within the story but it still throws me right off the page.
The colors from Dean White are mesmerizing. The action comes across like we're peeking into another dimension. Archangel's blues hold so much depth and despair that the red eyes slice out of him like beams of death.
"Uncanny X-Force" might be the best tale of a relationship dealing with issues of inferiority and addiction ever set in the superhero world. If you look past the subtext, you get a nasty smear of comic violence that feels like Sam Peckinpah rose from the grave, got his hands on an HD camera, and started documenting the revolution he sees in his mind. There's only one issue to go on this long form tale and if ever a masterpiece needed its own omnibus then these 18 issues warrant it. Let's see what the conclusion brings us.


text:
Essay on Indian Systems of Medicine!
Every ancient civilisation developed systems of curing and preventing diseases. All of them make use of plant products in their medicines. In recent times Indian systems of medicine have been getting more and more prominence as these, unlike allopathic drugs (especially antibiotics), do not produce drastic side effects.
Indian systems of medicine (ISM) include Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and homoeopathy (AYUSH). Several institutions have been established to develop these systems in India, and there are about four lakh practitioners of ISM today.
Recognising the contribution of these non-allopathic systems to the national health, the Government of India created, in 1995, a new Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homoeopathy (ISM&.H) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Now it is known as the Department of AYUSH.
Research and Education:
To initiate, aid, guide, develop and coordinate scientific, research in various aspects of AYUSH, four apex research councils have been established. These are-Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha (CCRAS); (ii) Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM); (iii). Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH); and (iv) Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN).
These councils are fully financed by the government and are engaged in conducting clinical research in health care, drug research, survey and cultivation of medicinal plants, pharmacognosy, phyto-chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, drugs standardisation, literary research for revival of the ancient classical literature and family welfare research.
Pharmacopoeial Standards and Drug Testing Facilities in AYUSH:
To formulate, control and maintain uniform standards in preparation and marketing of drugs, four pharmacopoeial committees were set up: (i) Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia Committee (set up in 1962); (ii) Unani Pharmacopoeia Committee (set up in 1964); Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee (set up in 1975); and (iv) Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Committee (constituted in 1962).
In addition, the Pharmacopoeia Laboratory of Indian Medicine, Ghaziabad, is engaged in laying down the standards off Single drugs and compound formulations of Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha systems bf medicines. The laboratory also tests medicines and has preserved more than 2000 specimens of crude drugs. The Homoeopathic Pharamcopoeial Laboratory, also at Ghaziabad, is a high technology based standard Setting-cum-drug testing laboratory for homoeopathic drugs.
The government has established a public sector undertaking—Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd., with the primary objective of producing quality Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha medicines. The factory and the registered office are situated at Mohan, Almora district.
Drugs Quality Control Certificate Made Mandatory:
To ensure the availability of good quality medicines under alternative systems, the government has made a "Good Manufacturing Practices" certificate mandatory for all the pharmacies. The certificate is mandatory for all new units seeking licenses, and, for the existing 900-odd licenced pharmacies, a buffer period of two years has been given to comply with the new rules. It would mean a wider acceptance for their drugs-both within the country as well as abroad.
"Good Manufacturing Practices" certificate is to ensure
i. Raw materials used for manufacturing drugs are authentic and free from contamination
ii. Adequate quality control measures are adopted
iii. The manufactured drug is of acceptable quality
iv. Each licence will evolve procedures for the manufacture of drugs and document it for reference and inspection.
The notification, which came into effect in 2000, specifies the minimum covered area of a pharmacy as well as conditions for storage of raw materials, finished goods, sanitary conditions, health of workers as well as steps taken for discharge of effluents. In addition, it will be mandatory for each unit to employ a quality controller for drugs. The move is also expected to help boost Indian medicinal exports.
Medicinal Plants Board:
One of the socially important outputs of research in the AYUSH sector has been the pharmacopeias and formularies of the various systems of medicine. The resource base of AYUSH is largely plants. Around 6,000 species of medicinal plants are documented in published medical and ethno- botanical literature.
Wild populations of several hundreds of these species are under threat in their natural habitats. In the Tenth Plan, a National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) was established for supporting conservation of gene pools and large scale cultivation of medicinal plants.
There are also around 300 species of medicinal fauna and around 70 different metals and minerals used by AYUSH. Golden Triangle Research Partnership initiated by Department of AYUSH with collaboration of CCRAS, ICMR, and CSIR is aimed at scientific validation and development of R&D based drugs as well as development of herbal drugs based on traditional medicinal knowledge for prioritised disease conditions.
Family Welfare:
Economic and social progresses are both adversely affected by high population growth. India possesses 2.4 per cent of the world's land area and supports 16 per cent of the world population. Every year it adds about 16 million people to its large base of population.
According to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates, the world population is increasing at the rate of about 78 million per year, a little less than the total population of Germany. India alone is contributing one-fifth of the total increase.
According to the provisional results compiled by the office of Registrar General India, for the Census of India 2001, the population stood at 1027 million in 2001, comprising 531 million males and 496 million females. The current high population growth rate in some parts of the country is due to:
i. The large size of the population in the reproductive age group (estimated contribution 60 per cent)
ii. Higher fertility due to unmet need for contraception (estimated contribution 20 per cent)
iii. High wanted fertility due to prevailing high infant mortality rate (IMR) (estimated contribution about 20 per cent)
As per Census 2001 Report, however, the -growth in indices of GDP and food production has been more than the growth in population.
National Family Welfare Programme:
India was the first country to launch a national programme, emphasising fertility regulation to the extent necessary for reducing birth rates "to stabilise the population at a level consistent with (he requirement of national economy".
The National Family Welfare Programme was initiated in 1952. Initially, planners placed greater thrust on population control measures but later, the significance of addressing issues pertaining to child and mother health was recognised. During the Tenth Plan (2002-2007), the main approaches of the family welfare programme were: to provide need based, client centred and demand driven Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) care; to strengthen the infrastructure for service delivery and bridge the gap in essential infrastructure and manpower; to provide additional assistance to poorly performing districts identified on the basis of the 1991 census and RCH surveys; to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential drugs and contraceptives; and to promote male participation in the planned parenthood".
The Tenth Plan identified the following monitorable targets relating to the Department of Family Welfare for the plan period and beyond:
i. Reduction in the decadal rate of population growth between 2001 and 2011 to 16.2 per cent.
ii. Reduction in IMR to 45 per thousand live birth by 2007 and 28 by 2012.
iii. Reduction in MMR to 2 per thousand live births by 2007 and 1 by 2012.
The family welfare programme was being implemented under the 'Target Free Approach (TFA)' since April 1996 all Over India and under the system of decentralised participatory planning. The TFA was renamed as Community Needs Assessment Approach (CNAA) from 1997. The decentralised planning will be more responsive to needs of the community and is expected to improve the quality of services and client satisfaction.
The report of the third round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-III) was released in December 2006. This was the largest ever health survey done simultaneously in 29 states during 2005 and 2006. The second and third round surveys were carried out in 1992-93, and 1998-99 respectively under the stewardship of the Union ministry of health and family welfare.
The NFHS-III has indicated that the health- and nutrition status of women and children in India is in vast and systemic crisis. At the all-India level, 45.9 per cent of children below the age of three—that is, about 45 million little girls and boys are underweight or malnourished in terms of the standard weight far-age criterion.
The corresponding proportion in 1998-99 was 46.7 per cent. The change over the intervening seven years in this key indicator of child malnutrition has thus been negligible. Among married women in the 15-49 age groups, the prevalence of anaemia has risen from 51.8 per cent in 1998-99 to 56.1 per cent in 2005-06. No less than 57.9 per cent of pregnant women suffer from anaemia, which has also risen among children aged 6 to 36 months-79 per cent were anaemic in 2005-06 compared with 74.2 per cent in 1988-99. There are, of course, wide variations a dross states in both levels and-trends in indicators of health and malnutrition.
While Punjab and Kerala report the lowest proportion of underweight children (27 per cent and 28.8 per cent respectively),-in Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh more than 59 per cent of children below the age of three were underweight. Child malnutrition has actually risen in seven States, most rapidly in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, according to the survey report.
The report reveals throe in four children in India are anaemic and one in three are stunted. With 21 per cent stunted children, Kerala has the best child nutrition indices. The worst is Uttar Pradesh, where 46 per cent children are underdeveloped, both physically and mentally, because they do not get quality food to eat.
NFHS data for aft states, as opposed to the 22 states in the table Source: Focus Report by Prof. Jean Dreze, Delhi School of Economics.
The NFHS-III shows that though the nutritional status of children has improved marginally, the improvement has not been as high as expected, given the amount of money spent on nutritional supplementation schemes both by the Centre and states.
To give the Mid-Day Meal Scheme-which ensure the child gets one hot, nutritious meal every schooldays-a boost, the Centre increased its outlay by 60 per cent in the 2005-06 Budget, up from Rs 3,345 crore in 2005-06 to Rs 5,348 crores for 2006-07.
As the largest school nutritional programme in the world, the scheme is meant to provide at least 450 calories and 12 grams of protein to 12 crore children in over 9.5 lakh primary schools. However, it does not always happen.
The amendments to the Act in 2002 have brought the technique of pre-conception sex selection and use of ultra sound machines within the ambit of this Act, made punishments prescribed under the Act more stringent, and empowered the appropriate authorities for search, seizure and sealing the machines, equipments and records of the violators of law.
Facilities and Services:
In the field of contraceptives and other birth control methods, science and technology has made available various non-surgical and surgical interventions, such as sterilisation. The government has made efforts to provide contraceptives (such as Nirodh) free of charge through the public distribution system.
Centchroman is a non-steroidal weekly oral contraceptive pill developed by Central Drags Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow. The pill is free from the side effects usually associated with steroidal contraceptives. It is being manufactured and marketed by the Hindustan Latex Ltd., a public sector undertaking, under the brand name of Saheli, and by Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Ahmedabad, under the brand name of Centron.
Training is being imparted to medical and paramedical personnel for undertaking laparoscopic sterilisation-a relatively quicker method of female sterilisation. Laparoscopes/laparocators are procured centrally and distributed among states/Union territories.
The programme of medical termination of pregnancy supplements the Family Welfare Programme as it provides for legalised abortion in cases of contraceptive failures. A good proportion of the acceptors of abortion go in for some form of contraception like sterilisation, intrauterine device (IUD), etc.
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) in Hyderabad have successfully produced the abortion pill RU-486, thereby breaking the French monopoly. In combination with prostaglandin RU- 486 works as a safe abortificient for use postcoitally.
Maternal and Child Health Programme:
The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme, being implemented by the government, is expected to provide quality services and achieve multiple objectives. There has been a positive paradigm shift from the method-mix target based approach to client centred, demand driven quality services.
The main objective of the scheme is to strengthen reproductive and child health care services in the country with the aim of reducing maternal and infant mortality and creating a greater awareness about the rights of the population in health care.
Four major initiatives were taken by Department of Family Welfare to address critical problems of high infant and maternal mortality and relatively low contraceptive prevalence which are: (i) provision of capital investment in form of non-recurring grant for construction, repair and refurbishing health infrastructure; (ii) provision of financial assistance to higher medical and paramedical personnel on contract basis; (iii) supply of drugs, vaccines and equipment of delivering RCH including immunisation services; (iv) community-based initiatives; and (v) computerisation and improved data management for family welfare.
With a view to improving the declining sex ratio (number of females per thousand males) and for containing the menace of female foeticide, the government has brought into force the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Regulation and Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1994 (PNDT Act) with effect from January 1, 1996.
A reliable indicator of the health status and well being of children is the IMR. The National Population Policy mandates the reduction of the IMR to below 30 by the year 2010. The IMR has shown a significant decline over the years. From 146 per thousand live births in 1951, it declined to 68 in 2000. There are, however, wide interstate variations.
During 2000 the IMR ranged from 14 in Kerala to 96 in Orissa. Among the larger states West Bengal (51), Karnataka (57), Kerala (14), Maharashtra (48), Punjab (52) and Tamil Nadu (51) have achieved IMR below 60. However, the states of Orissa (96), Madhya Pradesh (85), Rajasthan (70), Uttar Pradesh (83) and Assam (75) continue to be above the national average of 68.
Major causes of infant mortality include acute respiratory infections, diarrhoea, and vaccine preventable diseases, such as measles and tetanus (in areas where immunisation coverage is not optimal). A high proportion of infant mortality (64 per cent) is accounted for by neonatal mortality. High incidence of low birth weight babies (birth weight less than 2500 gm) and premature births contribute to the high neonatal mortality.
The Department of Family Welfare is implementing several programmes for reduction of infant and child mortality. Notable amongst these include: immunisation against six vaccine preventable diseases, control of deaths due to acute respiratory infections (ARI) and diarrhoeal diseases and provision of essential new-born care.
In addition, the Department implements prophylactic programmes for the prevention and treatment of two micronutrient deficiencies relating to Vitamin A and icon. Given the high prevalence rates of malnutrition in children, emphasis is also being accorded to promotion of exclusive breastfeeding up to the age of six months and appropriate practices related to introduction of complementary feeding (weaning).
Medical Ethics:
IMA Lists Patients' Rights:
In order to salvage the deteriorating relationship, between medical men and patients in public as well as private practice, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) proposed in October 2000 a 'Charter of Patients Rights, and Responsibilities'. The charter states that "a patient, whether in a public or private health care facility, has the right to be treated by legally qualified health care professionals."
Before any treatment or investigation is commenced, a patient should be given clear and concise information in lay terms of the proposed procedure and of any available alternative procedure, the IMA said, adding that information about cost and availability of treatment should also be given to the patient in clear terms.
The patient, the IMA charter said, has the right to be referred, to a hospital or consultant of his choice, and transfer to another hospital, if needed, should be done only after justifiably explaining the reason for it. The chatter also says that a patient admitted to a hospital is entitled to get information about the services and, in case of any grievance, can approach the concerned authority in the hospital specially designated for the purpose.
As regards patients' duties, the charter said the rights of a patient should be exercised reasonably and with a sense of responsibility and good faith. Before deciding to accept a treatment, the patient should ensure that he understands the likely cost and the purpose. It is his duty to provide the doctor reasonably accurate and complete information about his health.
Having given his consent to a particular treatment, the patient must accept all consequences of his decision, the charter further stated. For a mutually beneficial relationship between the doctor and patient, the IMA charter pointed out that the doctor had the right even to refuse treatment when he is busy attending another patient. In case of any accident, emergency or disaster, a doctor shall not deny the patient emergent medical care.
ICMR Code for Using Humans as Subjects of Research:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (1CMR), the topmost medical research body, has drafted the first detailed Code of ethics on how research in India should be conducted when human beings are used as subjects.
The code of ethics, to be known as the ICMR code, has been prepared by a 28-member committee headed by a former chief justice of India, Mr. M.N. Venkatachaliah. The code will form the basis of the future medical research in the country.
The salient points of the ICMR code, particularly on foetal tissue research, which is currently acquiring tremendous medical significance, are as follows.
i. For those seeking assisted reproductive technologies, commonly known as test-tube babies, ICMR has suggested a proper accreditation procedure and centres which follow standardised protocols and guidelines. Each couple seeking these methods of reproduction should go through a mandatory screening for HIV and hepatitis. In case of surrogate motherhood, adequate genetic screening should be conducted.
ii. In case of unused or spare embryos, the consent of the couples concerned should be obtained to cryopreserve such embryos for donation. While ownership rights of embryos rest with the couple, in case of donations, the recipients should remain anonymous.
iii. Tissue from dead embryos may be used for transplants or research. But voluntary consent from the mother will be necessary for donation of tissue from an aborted foetus. No research will be permitted oh a live aborted foetus.
iv. Intact embryos will not be kept alive artificially for the purpose of removing usable material. Foetal tissues from abortions will not be used for commercial purposes. The document discusses these codes in detail in view of the advantages foetal tissue transplantation is showing for various diseases.
v. For conducting the clinical trial of drugs, ICMR has said that women should be included during the first phase of trials only if they have had the number of children they wanted. The volunteers are to be covered under some insurance scheme.
Even though there is an international code, each country needs to evolve its own set of principles which addresses its special social, cultural as well as research concerns.
ICMR came up with a policy statement on this way back in 1980. But the detailed Code could be formulated only now after nationwide public debate and consultation. ICMR has now decided to revise the guidelines every five years in view of the rapid advance in biomedical research.


text:
Sunday, January 22, 2006
7 Comments:
- Robot Buddha said...
A fine piece of writing. The Reichstag analogy isn't that far off... Terri Schiavo, 9/11, Presidental blowjobs, gay marriage, immigration, etc., etc. There will always been some new horror--real or imagined, natural or man-made--that the Gov. will use to distract, divide, and conquer the plebians.
- Jim Donahue said...
I can't tell you how much I'm going to miss Frank Rich till he returns...
BTW, you wanna know what my big paranoid fear is? 2008 rolls around and Bush refuses to leave office because we're at war.
- Douglas Hoffman said...
You and me both, Jim.
Robot, thanks. I vote for imagined. Control the population through fear of the unknown.
- Shelbi said...
I think there's a reason God calls people 'sheep' so much in the Bible. Not because we're cute and cuddly, but because we're a little dumb, and we tend to follow our leaders blindly.
Add the threat of wolves who want to eat us, and you've got mass hysteria and a stampede. I have this awful feeling that we are heading straight for a cliff.
It seems to me that a lot of Christians have begun to see non-Christians as non-humans.
And I think a lot of non-Christians see Christians as, if not non-human, then at least a little lower on the evolutionary scale;-).
This attitude from both sides scares the hell out of me.
If I'm not mistaken, that is how Hitler convinced so many people it was okay to kill Jewish people: if they were less than human, then it was okay to exterminate them.
It was how slavery was justified in the minds of people: if blacks weren't really humans, then it was okay to own them as property.
It's how Osama bin Laden justified slaughtering thousands of innocent people on September 11: if they're not Muslim, then they don't deserve to live.
Jeez, I could go on and on.
My point is,none of us can forget that, at the end of the day, we are all still human. None of us should forget our past, or we will be doomed to repeat it.
Your post evoked a lot of strong emotions in me, can you tell? I feel like I've got an itch I can't reach when I think about this kind of stuff.
Do you think I'm on a slippery slope here, or could it really happen again?
- Douglas Hoffman said...
Could happen again? It is happening again. Sorry if I'm bumming you out, Shelbi, but that's how I read current US politics. I really don't think we can take another 3 yrs of shrub. I'm hoping for a big turnaround in Congress in '06 followed by impeachment.
- Shelbi said...
I was afraid you were going to say that.
- Helen Wheels said...
Douglas, you are corrrect sir. Until the democrats admit that we're already living under fascist rule, we can't escape it. A good example of the warning signs of fascism are pointed out by Professor Lawrence W. Britt. Here's the excerpted 14 warning signs of fascism (culled from the more famous - and successful - of the fascist regimes):
1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism. From the prominent displays of flags and bunting to the ubiquitous lapel pins, the fervor to show patriotic nationalism, both on the part of the regime itself and of citizens caught up in its frenzy, was always obvious. Catchy slogans, pride in the military, and demands for unity were common themes in expressing this nationalism. It was usually coupled with a suspicion of things foreign that often bordered on xenophobia.
2. Disdain for the importance of human rights. The regimes themselves viewed human rights as of little value and a hindrance to realizing the objectives of the ruling elite. Through clever use of propaganda, the population was brought to accept these human rights abuses by marginalizing, even demonizing, those being targeted. When abuse was egregious, the tactic was to use secrecy, denial, and disinformation.
3. Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause. The most significant common thread among these regimes was the use of scapegoating as a means to divert the people's attention from other problems, to shift blame for failures, and to channel frustration in controlled directions. The methods of choice—relentless propaganda and disinformation—were usually effective. Often the regimes would incite "spontaneous" acts against the target scapegoats, usually communists, socialists, liberals, Jews, ethnic and racial minorities, traditional national enemies, members of other religions, secularists, homosexuals, and "terrorists." Active opponents of these regimes were inevitably labeled as terrorists and dealt with accordingly.
4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism. Ruling elites always identified closely with the military and the industrial infrastructure that supported it. A disproportionate share of national resources was allocated to the military, even when domestic needs were acute. The military was seen as an expression of nationalism, and was used whenever possible to assert national goals, intimidate other nations, and increase the power and prestige of the ruling elite.
5. Rampant sexism. Beyond the simple fact that the political elite and the national culture were male-dominated, these regimes inevitably viewed women as second-class citizens. They were adamantly anti-abortion and also homophobic. These attitudes were usually codified in Draconian laws that enjoyed strong support by the orthodox religion of the country, thus lending the regime cover for its abuses.
6. A controlled mass media. Under some of the regimes, the mass media were under strict direct control and could be relied upon never to stray from the party line. Other regimes exercised more subtle power to ensure media orthodoxy. Methods included the control of licensing and access to resources, economic pressure, appeals to patriotism, and implied threats. The leaders of the mass media were often politically compatible with the power elite. The result was usually success in keeping the general public unaware of the regimes' excesses.
7. Obsession with national security. Inevitably, a national security apparatus was under direct control of the ruling elite. It was usually an instrument of oppression, operating in secret and beyond any constraints. Its actions were justified under the rubric of protecting "national security," and questioning its activities was portrayed as unpatriotic or even treasonous.
8. Religion and ruling elite tied together. Unlike communist regimes, the fascist and protofascist regimes were never proclaimed as godless by their opponents. In fact, most of the regimes attached themselves to the predominant religion of the country and chose to portray themselves as militant defenders of that religion. The fact that the ruling elite's behavior was incompatible with the precepts of the religion was generally swept under the rug. Propaganda kept up the illusion that the ruling elites were defenders of the faith and opponents of the "godless." A perception was manufactured that opposing the power elite was tantamount to an attack on religion.
9. Power of corporations protected. Although the personal life of ordinary citizens was under strict control, the ability of large corporations to operate in relative freedom was not compromised. The ruling elite saw the corporate structure as a way to not only ensure military production (in developed states), but also as an additional means of social control. Members of the economic elite were often pampered by the political elite to ensure a continued mutuality of interests, especially in the repression of "have-not" citizens.
10. Power of labor suppressed or eliminated. Since organized labor was seen as the one power center that could challenge the political hegemony of the ruling elite and its corporate allies, it was inevitably crushed or made powerless. The poor formed an underclass, viewed with suspicion or outright contempt. Under some regimes, being poor was considered akin to a vice.
11. Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts. Intellectuals and the inherent freedom of ideas and expression associated with them were anathema to these regimes. Intellectual and academic freedom were considered subversive to national security and the patriotic ideal. Universities were tightly controlled; politically unreliable faculty harassed or eliminated. Unorthodox ideas or expressions of dissent were strongly attacked, silenced, or crushed. To these regimes, art and literature should serve the national interest or they had no right to exist.
12. Obsession with crime and punishment. Most of these regimes maintained Draconian systems of criminal justice with huge prison populations. The police were often glorified and had almost unchecked power, leading to rampant abuse. "Normal" and political crime were often merged into trumped-up criminal charges and sometimes used against political opponents of the regime. Fear, and hatred, of criminals or "traitors" was often promoted among the population as an excuse for more police power.
13. Rampant cronyism and corruption. Those in business circles and close to the power elite often used their position to enrich themselves. This corruption worked both ways; the power elite would receive financial gifts and property from the economic elite, who in turn would gain the benefit of government favoritism. Members of the power elite were in a position to obtain vast wealth from other sources as well: for example, by stealing national resources. With the national security apparatus under control and the media muzzled, this corruption was largely unconstrained and not well understood by the general population.
14. Fraudulent elections. Elections in the form of plebiscites or public opinion polls were usually bogus. When actual elections with candidates were held, they would usually be perverted by the power elite to get the desired result. Common methods included maintaining control of the election machinery, intimidating and disenfranchising opposition voters, destroying or disallowing legal votes, and, as a last resort, turning to a judiciary beholden to the power elite.
Sorry so long a post!!!


text:
|Arsonists is a Scrabble word. Scrabble point value for arsonists: 9 points.
|Arsonists is a Words with Friends word. Words with Friends point value for arsonists: 9 points.
Above are the results of unscrambling arsonists. Using the word generator and word unscrambler for the letters A R S O N I S T S, we unscrambled the letters to create a list of all the words found in Scrabble, Words with Friends, and Text Twist. We found a total of 259 words by unscrambling the letters in arsonists. Click these words to find out how many points they are worth, their definitions, and all the other words that can be made by unscrambling the letters from these words. If one or more words can be unscrambled with all the letters entered plus one new letter, then they will also be displayed.
|Definition of "arsonists" found in the Merriam Webster dictionary
|Definition of "arsonists" from The Free Dictionary
|Definition of "arsonists" from Dictionary.com
|Words that start with arsonists
|Words that end with arsonists
|Words that contain arsonists


text:
The financial aid system creates unnecessary pressure on parents to pay college expenses for their college-bound student. I truly believe that the burden should not be placed on the parents. It should be on the student seeking a college education. Here is why I beleive the student should embrace the responsibilty. Firstly, a college education is not an investment. It's an individual (student) accomplishment. A parent spending money toward a college education can not determine what their expected return would be. Parents cannot expect any monenary gain or reward. There goal is to build wealth and pass it down. I aquired a college education and neither of my parents made a financial contribution. It is the student's dream. A dream the student would have make a reality.
Secondly, there are more financial opportunities today in the history of the financial aid process. It would not be smart for a first-generation parent to try to finance a college expenses without having any financial resources or a middle-class parent to use there savings or retirement. As middle-class parents we will not assist in financiang our children's college education. If they want to achieve a college education, we will provide all the necessary information to guide them and give them emotional support. You see, our goal is to pass down wealth we accumulated (to the next generation.) A college education, they will have to get on their own. Period. College-bound students need to HUSTLE! and make their dreams come true.


text:
A lot of people ask, "What is the Insurors of Tennessee?" Insurors of
Tennessee is a professional association of independent insurance agents.
Our purpose is to offer support to these agencies so that they can
better serve the public. We accomplish this in several ways, through
lobbying efforts, offering insurance products that fill agency needs,
providing a continuing education source for agents, and making sure
agents have the information and resources they need - when they need it -
through our publications.
Mission Statement
The mission of The Insurors of Tennessee is to be unrelenting advocates of the independent agents and brokers to fulfill their political, educational, and business needs, while working in the public's best interest.
Privacy Statement
Terms & Conditions of Use


text:
Small, Travelable Seal Integrity Checker
The next evolution in Gates legendary reliability is Seal Check Lite. Representing peace of mind, Seal Check Lite provides confirmation of housing integrity before submersion. Virtually gone are the days of flooded cameras.
Seal Check Lite is travel friendly, weighing a mere 11oz / 320g and fits nicely into small spaces with your Gates housing.
Be assured your Gates housing is sealed and ready to capture your finest images 24/365. No need to take a chance… just take a Gates!
Key Features
Seal Verification
As the name implies, Seal Check Lite confirms seal integrity before entering the water.
At only 11oz / 320g, Seal Check Lite is lightweight, small, and ready for your expedition.
Convenient and Easy
Seal Check Lite quickly identifies housing integrity in a few short minutes. You are in control, making the go/no go decision.
Simplicity = Reliability
Peace of Mind Ahead of Time
Be reassured your housing is sealed and ready to capture your finest images.
- Seal Check Lite test kit-- Pump, Gauge, Hose.
- Housing Seal Check fitting (installed on housing)
- Self install kit for housing Seal Check fitting (optional)
- Guage
- 4.1 W x 2.6 D x 2.4 H in / 10 W x 6.6 D x 6.1 H cm
- Pump
- 6.5 L x 2.7 D x 1.5 H in / 16.5 L x 6.8 D x 3.8 H cm
- Hose
- 24 L x 0.7 Max Ø in / 61 L x 1.8 Max Ø cm
- 11oz / 320g
- Two (2) 1/2AA size
- 1 Year. Gates Warranty Details.
- Seal Check Lite Feature Sheet
- Seal Check Lite Setup, Use & Care Guide
- Housing Hire / Rentals
- Find a dealer
- Contact Gates


text:
What to Expect
Our gatherings are casual and free-spirited. Together we enjoy rhythmic music as we sing about the goodness and mercy of God. We eat and laugh and hang-out. There is a teaching time where we go through the Scriptures and sometimes share a group discussion and dialogue. We respond in devotion to Christ in many ways, including partaking in the Lord's Supper and giving from the resources that God has entrusted to us.
For visitors and those unsure about Christ, we put no expectation on you to give any money and no one will try to pressure you into converting. We believe that people of any kind of background can begin to seek God from wherever they are on their spiritual journey. We seek to provide a safe environment for people of all backgrounds to investigate the teachings of Christ.
We have many young children in our church and we enjoy having them with us in our gathering. Before our teaching time we will invite the children forward for a story. Additionally, we provide tables and coloring supplies for families with young children and we don't mind the occasional interruption that comes from having them with us. We encourage parents to take time with their children during the week in family devotions. This helps to prepare them for sitting quietly and listening to the teaching on Sunday morning. If you have any questions or concerns about having your children with you in the service please don't hesitate to talk to one of our pastors. We would be glad to do anything we can to help your whole family enjoy your time with us.
We believe that our gatherings are a sacred time to meet with Christ and with one another. We encourage everyone to prepare their hearts to receive from God. Additionally, if you will be partaking in communion with us we encourage everyone to take seriously the words of exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:17-33.


text:
Nestled in the Fashion District of downtown Toronto, Café booboo is a dedicated gluten-free café and retail shop specializing in takeout deli salads, homemade soups and fresh baking daily.
Read the review in blogTO!
View Salad, Soup & Congee Menu
Cookie, Muffins & Dessert Menu
Café booboo
533 Richmond St W
Follow Café booboo on Facebook


text:
CHARLOTTE, NC – Queen City Immigration Law (QCI Law), a Charlotte based full service immigration law firm, is pleased to announce that Partner Sherrod Seward, Esq. is recognized as one of the top 100 Under 40 Most Influential People of African Descent by the United Nations' International Decade for People of African Descent Organization.
In support of the International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by United Nations' General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) identifies high achievers of African descent in public and private sectors from all around the world as a progressive network of relevant actors to join together in the spirit of recognition, justice and development of Africa, it's people on the continent and across it's Diaspora.
"'I am typically uncomfortable when it comes to receiving recognition" Says Sherrod Seward. "However, this is wonderful news. I'm honored that someone out there understands what we are putting together over at Queen City Immigration Law"
As the emerging market business development leader at Queen City Immigration Law, Sherrod Seward spent much of 2017 educating business owners from the African Diaspora about how to eliminate trade barriers through immigration incentives. Sherrod's efforts included modering panels, writing articles, and advocating to private and government partners.
Immigration is an underappreciated incentive to global business development, with small to medium sized enterprises. In truth, foreign business partners in emerging markets often do not know of the immigration opportunities available for business people. Queen City Immigration Law will continue advocating for business leaders in emerging markets in 2018 and beyond.
A celebration will take place on June 14th on the rooftop the Peculiar Rabbit located in Charlotte's popular Plaza Midwood District. The reception is from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. and will feature great food, drinks, and music. To RSVP for this reception please visit www.qcilaw.com/hellosummer.
If you are interested in finding out more about Queen City Immigration Law, please contact our office at (704) 741-9002 or email.
About Sherrod Seward
Sherrod Seward is an experienced lawyer with a passion for entertainment, investment, and employment-based immigration law and international business in emerging markets. In addition, he has an extensive background in global risk mitigation as a broker with the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The same cultured approach Sherrod brings to Queen City Immigration Law, he also applies to his extreme love for all things Cleveland and MMA. Sherrod began his legal career at Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio and did his undergrad at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Since obtaining his Juris Doctor, Sherrod has become more intentional than ever to be an advocate for clients in need of international legal assistance.


text:
Goodwin's History with the Symphony
January 28, 2008? April 12, 1986: The Charles Goodwin Orchestra joined the Kingsport Symphony (now known as Symphony of the Mountains) and John Gordon Ross, Conductor, for a concert at Ross N. Robinson Jr. High School for an official Tennessee Homecoming event.
? May 11-12, 1991: The Symphony performed a combined program with Goodwin's band on May 11 at the Meadowview Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport and on May 12 at the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, shortly after the restored Paramount re-opened.
? June 22, 2003: The Charles Goodwin Trio joined the Symphony for "Music in the Meadows," an outdoor concert series at Bristol Motor Speedway, with David Torns, Conductor (assistant conductor to Cyrus Ginwala). Melissa Davidson, a singer/actress from Barter Theatre, performed a new arrangement of "When You Wish Upon a Star" that Goodwin arranged for her.
— Upcoming concerts
— Goodwin's "Swan Song" with the Symphony
— Back to main story


text:
We all now that young Tiger NTR is currently busy with the shooting of his next Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas. The shooting is currently going on at a brisk pace in Hyderabad and Pooja Hegde is the female lead in it.
As per the latest updates, the makers have roped in Eesha Rebba to play the role of another female lead in this film. It is heard that the actress is quite excited about the offer and hoping that it is a life-changing offer for her. Eesha is thrilled with the assignment and she signed the film on spot. Trivikram was impressed with her performance in Ami Tumi and signed her.
As per the latest updates, the makers thought that the actress is the perfect opt for it. Eesha is currently busy with Sumanth's Subramaniapuram. Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava is being shot without breaks as Trivikram is keen on releasing the film during Dasara. SS Thaman is composing the music and Haarika & Hassine Creations are producing this film.


text:
Yabu took Manila by storm with its super yummy katsu dishes and innovative bento plating. Add the Yabu ritual that spells exclusivity and fun - then we've got an instant winner that patrons get addicted to. This is one of my go-to restos when I'm super hungry and with no time to scrutinize new restos whether they're worth the calories or not; or when I just want good, filling food that's reasonable priced.
Yabu in MoA is currently renovating.
Yabu's branches have the same interiors. from the anime comic wall, to the yellow slats ceiling, the black background and sake displays.
People don't get tired of waiting during peak hours just to get a table. If you come alone or by two, you get fairer chance of seating sooner. Groups often have to wait for larger tables.
Sake Wall
Servers wear black and are quite fast-paced with navigating the resto.
Yabu table condiments. This includes the items you need for the 'ritual'. Black and white sesame seeds are served after ordering. Pounding of seeds to follow.
Chopsticks are standard, but can ask for spoon and fork if you need.
Black and white sesame seeds
Moist towel
Chicken and Seafood Katsu Set: Php475
Menchi Katsu Set: Php350
Refillable set (rice, miso soup, cabbage, pickles, fruits): Php100
Orange Juice: Php75
(complimentary) House Tea
Goma Sesame Dressing - love this with the cabbage
Yabu is awesome! Critics are right with the best katsu in town. But more than that, it's the overall feel of Yabu that entices. It's quick-paced with the rumble of people eating, yet the abundance of food and endless chatter is calming and leaves you happy!


text:
Are some of our terms still going over your head, do you want to know more? Please use our glossary to help define some common legal terms used in divorce, custody, and support matters.
Serving Clients in Cook County, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Hickory Hills and Surrounding Areas
Contact Tristano & Tristano, Ltd. today to schedule your initial consultation by calling 708-233-4400.


text:
I don't know why I liked wearing hats so much maybe it's because of the way they made me "feel". I would feel "pretty" when I had on a certain hat. Another would make me feel "glamorous", or "sophisticated", or even "playful".
I chose which hat to wear according to where I was going and what I was doing… had to have them match everything else. I haven't worn a hat in a while now, not one that you can see anyways. The hats I wear now days are invisible to the naked eye, but I am still sporting them nevertheless. (As are most of you.)
My hats include the "mother's hat", the "grandmother's hat", the "wife's", the "sister", the "daughter", the "friend", the "listener", the "confidant", the "encourager", the "teacher", the "minister", the "servant" and a host of other hats.
Like the hats I used to wear… I love these all too. I love them because I know each one is a "designer original". Each hat that I wear has been designed for me by God… and fits me to a "t".
Thanks, Samantha, for reminding me what a "God's daughter's hat" looks like!!!!


text:
Secretary of State Kris Kobach's proposal (SB 276) to nullify federal protection of prairie chickens is stunning in its hubris and recklessness.
Kobach is already infamous for fearing imagined voting irregularities; now it seems he believes protecting valued but vanishing species could undermine the state's sovereignty.
SB 276 asserts state officials "have successfully managed lesser prairie chickens ..." A new study concludes lesser prairie chicken numbers declined 50 percent in 2013. Wildlife biologists estimate more than 90 percent of the population has now vanished.
Ignore for a moment the overwhelming likelihood that SB 276, if passed, would be overturned in court. Dwell instead on what motivates it: species loss cannot be allowed to hold up commercial development.
But species loss is the proverbial canary in the coal mine. The human species survives because of the rich biodiversity that ensures clean air and water, and healthy soil. When species extinctions spike, it's a warning Earth is becoming less habitable.
And spiking they are. Species are going extinct at 100 to 1,000 times the rate they once did, and that rate is rising exponentially.
Faced with such dire warnings, what responsible leader would propose doing away with measures to prevent species loss? What will spook Mr. Kobach next?
Duane Schrag


text:
About a year ago I looked around for an ontology for describing "real world" URLs to enable one to make more precise assertions about their contents. Couldn't find one, so I took a stab at one: http://rx4rdf.liminalzone.org/archive-schema.rdf Its used by Rhizome, my RDF-based CMS. Also, note that there's one class of URIs that are unambiguous about their representation: hash digest URIs such as urn:sha1 -- adam On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 16:06:56 +0000, email@example.com <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > > > > 3. How can I ever assert: > > > > <http://mydomain.org/a> owl:sameAs <http://yourdomain.org/a> . > > Just because you use a particular URI as an rdf identifier doesn't automatically mean that the rdf resource is equal to the web page returned when you dereference the uri. In fact, rdf's position about that notion is not really specified. IMHO, you are better off considering your URIs to be abstract strings, and then hope that you get something cogent when you try to dereference them. If you do get something, so much the better. > > So how could you make a statement about the actual thing returned by http://mydomain.org/a? Make up a resource type, and assign the URL to it, something like this - > > {danny:a rdf:type danny:WebPage} > {danny:a danny:URL 'http://mydomain.org/a'} > > Get fancy and declare danny:URL to be inverse functional if you like. > > I know that some people don't like this kind of approach, but it removes the ambiguity and clearly says what you mean. It gives you the chance to attach qualifiers, like the date for which the URL applies, and has other potential useful characteristics. That makes up for the fact that you have to have one or two additional triples compared with your example. > > Cheers, > > Tom P > > PS - Topic maps handle this kind of situation pretty much like the above sketch, and for the same reasons - to remove as much ambiguity about the URI idenitifier as possible. With TM, the relevant predicates and resources are built in. > >Received on Tuesday, 22 June 2004 16:54:58 UTC
This archive was generated by hypermail 2.3.1 : Wednesday, 7 January 2015 15:07:51 UTC


text:
Competition project for the reconstruction of the city of Osaka. Japan 2004
In the project, the central building displays the traditional Japanese symbol of the ascending sun.
The solar disk is a symbol of the city, intersected by a bridge that connects the existing part of the city with the projected area.
The rays of this bridge pass through the whole city, performing the role of transport arteries. The parabolic shape of the disc and its large
The surface allows it to be used as a source of solar energy and a communications center. Territory planning
Based on the geometry of the rays - the streets start from the center of the solar disk. There are two traffic interchanges,
A two-level motorway (the lower pedestrian level) and a monorail road.
The complex of multi-level interchanges under the projected territory joins the main roads of Osaka.


text:
Letting go of all judgement and resistance is a most important step on the own spiritual path, as far as I´ve experienced and witnessed it.
I see the very idea to know what is "the truth" as the original "sin" aka misperception of mankind. I even wrote a whole chapter about it in my last book. To me it is the beginning of all evil and darkness. Therefore darkness is relatively seen real, but not absolutely true. It is caused by a lack of understanding. When we resist what is and believe we know how things should be instead, we are starting a war in us, leading to a kind of mindsplit and all kinds of opposition, fight and war. As things aren´t "right" we get angry, frustrated, depressed, feel vulnerable, unworthy, guilty and so on. As we cannot stand it to feel that split, we create the shadow. And although we have created him, we are percieving him as something on the outside. We project him onto this world, although we are the ones that are in opposition to the light, to creation itself.
When we start to assume that whatever happens in our life leads to something good or has a hidden treasure in it, we start making peace with reality. I know that there are horrible things happening, but I know also that the involved persons don´t know better. "Forgive them, they don´t know what they are doing." And that is nothing but true. The ones doing you wrong, think they are doing "the right thing". Therefore stop judging them. Somewhere along your long path of incarnations you did the very thing you are judging now. Accept that you didn´t know better. That is also a very important step to be able to love ourselves. When we start to recognize that we´ve been it all, good and bad, rich and poor, old and young and that it was somehow necessary to become the person we are now, peace arises in ourselves. And how shall I judge someone else, when I trust s/he needs all the experiences that s/he chose? The more we evolve on our souls path, the deeper the insights are, the more is clear that the universe is always looking for balance. Behind all outer turmoil you´ll find a deep peace, love and compassion.
Embrace all of you and all of creation. Allow all that is, as it is go(o)d. Seeing the world through this perspective, that´s a masters perception. It´s the end of suffering.
Shine your light and love your shadow, you cannot imprison him anyway!


text:
Jessica Strawser is the editorial director of Writer's Digest magazine, North America's leading publication for aspiring and working writers since 1920. Her debut novel, ALMOST MISSED YOU, is forthcoming in March 2017 from St. Martin's Press and has garnered early accolades from a humbling list of bestsellers, including Chris Bohjalian, Garth Stein, Adriana Trigiani, Lisa Scottoline and Jacquelyn Mitchard, and a second novel is slated for a Spring 2018 release. Her diverse career in the publishing industry spans more than 15 years and includes stints in book editing, marketing and public relations, and freelance writing and editing. She blogs at WritersDigest.com and elsewhere, tweets @jessicastrawser and enjoys connecting at Facebook.com/jessicastrawserauthor. Learn more at jessicastrawser.com.
Jessica is participating in the Agent-Editor Panel Luncheon, Critique session, and Agent/Editor Pitches (for Writer's Digest Magazine). She's also presenting:
How to Be the Writer Editors Love
Demystifying Magazine Writing; A Writer and Editor's Perspective
Regarding pitches: http://www.writersdigest.com/submission-guidelines
INKWELL (a feature of Writer's Digest Magazine), is a great place for new writers to break in:
We consider completed manuscripts on spec as well as queries. A query should include a thorough outline that introduces your article proposal and highlights each of the points you intend to make. Your query should discuss how the article will benefit our readers, why the topic is timely and why you're the appropriate writer to discuss the topic.
Although we welcome the work of new writers, we believe the established writer can better instruct our reader. Please include your publishing credentials related to your topic with your submission. INKWELL, the upfront section of the magazine, is the best place for new writers to break in. Each Inkwell features an 800-900–word lead story that kicks off the magazine. The article ranges in style and tone every issue, but often takes the form of an opinion-based piece, weaving a narrative and drawing out tips for readers. (Remember that our audience is specifically aspiring and working writers, and you should frame the piece with their best interests in mind.) It can be a great place to discuss theoretical or timely concepts. Inkwell also features short pieces of 300–600 words (how-tos, trends, humor, insight on news that will still be relevant when our next issue hits stores, weird and intriguing tidbits about the writing world). Traditional queries are accepted for Inkwell, but on-spec submissions are preferred. Please note that all product and book reviews are handled in house—as are the Top Shelf, Poetic Asides, and Questions & Quandaries columns. Include "Inkwell:" and the name of your piece in the subject line of your query.
During Jessica's pitch session, she is offering her input and professional review of your pitches. With years of experience editing both magazines and books, as well as writing for both markets, she can offer general tips for those feeling they'd like a second opinion.


text:
Myah Flynn is a contemporary painter based in Auckland, New Zealand. She completed a Master of Design from Unitec in 2010.
What the critics say
For a young painter Flynn has established an individual, instantly recognisable style that at first seems the result of a naive enthusiasm but reveals layers of meaning that have the potential to deepen the impact of the work.
T.J. McNamara
Making use of the organic and the dreamscape, Flynn creates an animated sensuousness, a new surrealism, as if Salvador Dali had discovered Sargent Pepper. Rather than resorting to the daubs, scribbles, and drips of loose abstraction, she pays homage to Dali, reinventing him.
Rex Armstrong, Opedius Rex Gallery
2008 • Mazda Emerging Artist Award (top student work in New Zealand)
2007 • Unitec Study Awards Scholarship
2006 • Glaistor Ennor Art Award


text:
Aqila Listya Putri — Indonesia
- What is your current project/homework/paper that takes the most of your sleeping/Netflix time?
Econ research paper, Government research paper, and Entrepreneurship business model presentation.
- What is your summer plan?
I'm waiting for confirmation for an internship back in Jakarta! If everything works as I hope it will, I'll be learning a lot about human trafficking during my internship.
- What do you do when you miss home?
Telling myself that I should be grateful with all the opportunities I get here at Wes and start bombarding my sister with silly LINE stickers
- Say a few things to future potential freeman scholars!
Don't be afraid to try new things and don't be afraid to ask. Ask your friends, professors, school administrator, everyone. (and don't forget to check in early if you want to work at Olin)
Duong Vu — Vietnam
- What do you do when you miss home?
I silently weep in the closet.
Just kidding, having great friends here makes me feel like home, so it offsets that feeling quite a lot.
- Something that makes you really happy this semester?
Besides having awesome company, probably discovering my real passion and them tasty banana bread loafs in WesShop.
- Have you attended performances at Wes? What is your favorite (or two) performance(s)?
A piano performance by Kim Cheol Woong, a talented North Korean artist who defected from the country to pursue his passion. Wonderful to listen to not only his music, but also his amazing story of dedication and perseverance.
And the Winter Dance last semester by Wes students (Aqila!). First time seeing contemporary dance live, for me, and it was confusingly and breathtakingly mind-blowing.
- Biggest culture shock?
Sparkling water. Just, why..?
- What is your favorite class so far?
Drawing I with Julia Randall. You really get to improve your skills in this class; so interesting a class because it forces you to fail repeatedly and, most of the time, miserably and learn from those mistakes. Also, the professor deserves every compliment. She's knowledgeable, straightforward, constructive, and funny too. Class has never had a down moment thanks to her energy. Anyone can take it, even those who have no idea how to draw (much like I was on entering the class), and just enjoy the experience.


text:
Crab Cakes Sandwich Recipe – crab cakes are absolutely delicious and now you can enjoy it as a sandwich in this amazing recipe with garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun. While I was making this recipe all I could think of is a quote from the movie Wedding Crashers when they…
Chef Billy Parisi – QR Codes build customer loyalty and brand advocates through the power of video vignettes!
Press Release For Immediate Release: QR Codes build customer loyalty and brand advocates through the power of video vignettes! Chef Billy Parisi…
Oven Roasted!
My preferred order of cooking methods look like this: braising, grilling, sautéing and roasting. Most people probably tend to either grill or just throw some food in the oven for a poor attempt of roasting it. Don't be fooled my friends, roasting is an art and is probably the easiest to perfect for some superb…
Chef Billy Parisi in the Mount Airy News
Chef Billy Parisi in the Mount Airy News was last modified: August 19th, 2012 by Chef Billy Parisi
Chef Billy Parisi in Wired Magazine
Wired magazine interviews Chef Billy Parisi on induction cooking..
Chef Billy Parisi Promo
Chef Billy Parisi head shots and info
Chef Billy Parisi in the Business Journal
See what Chef Billy Parisi is up to..
Chef Billy Parisi on Summer Cooking Tips
Tips to make indoor entertaining sizzle this summer Sure, summer is suited to barbecues, picnics and all sorts of al fresco fun. But indoor entertaining has appeal during the warmer months as well. When temperatures turn too sultry to sit outside, or you just crave a more elegantly prepared meal shared with good friends and…
Billy Parisi in the Toased Rav Magazine
Chef Billy Parisi in the St. Louis magazine, Toasted Rav
Billy Parisi in the Chicago Tribune
Chef Billy Parisi goes one on one with Margaret Sheridan of The Chicago Tribune
Head Shots by Jason Widney
Up close and personal with Chef Billy Parisi
Chef Billy Parisi in the Fun Times Guide
FixMyRecipe's Chef Billy Parisi Turns Your Recipe Gone Wrong Into A Cooking Video Done Right! Written by Al on February 25, 2009 There is a slew of cooking video websites now, of course. Some I like. Many I don't. But I've found one that does something the others don't. It fixes your cooking mistakes….
Chef Billy Parisi in the Chicagoist Blog
Fix My Recipe If your homemade eggplant lasagna recipe tastes like garbage after several attempts at perfection, consider submitting it to Fix My Recipe, a website dedicated to taking less than stellar reader recipes from around the country and fixing them via short film. Chef Billy Parisi is the man behind the fixing and…
Chef Billy Parisi in The Chicago Sun Times
Recipe Web site grows via TV station tie-ins August 3, 2009 There are lots of marketing-focused stories to be told in the rapidly evolving digital world. One of the more interesting and unusual digital-centric marketing initiatives now unfolding in Chicago involves the recently unveiled Web site Fixmyrecipe.com, founded by local entrepreneurs and digital mavens Thatcher…
Fix My Recipe Press Release
'Fix My Recipe' Cooks Up Custom Content Featuring Advertisers in Local Markets Weekly online segments customized for each DMA creates new revenue for local stations, starting in Charlotte, North Carolina. July 27, 2009 – fixmyrecipe.com Chicago, Ill. and Charlotte, N.C. / Chicago-based 'Fix My Recipe' (www.fixmyrecipe.com) announces a new advertorial partnership to help local stations…
Chef Billy Parisi in The Chicago Sun Times
Jill from Colombia, Mo., was stumped. Her pasta recipe called for leeks. Not having a clue what leeks were, she threw in broccoli instead. Chef Billy Parisi (left) and Thatcher Kamin produce the Web site FixMyRecipe.com out of Parisi's Humboldt Park kitchen. The site, which launched in November, helps home cooks with problematic recipes. "It's…
About Billy Parisi
Billy Parisi has been in the kitchen since he started washing dishes in a restaurant at the age of 13. After growing up across the Midwest in Detroit, Cleveland, and St. Louis Billy Parisi jetted off to the Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona to earn a degree in Culinary Arts and Hotel and Restaurant…


text:
We have a 1 Year + 1 Day Return Policy. BuyWake.com is committed to you being fully satisfied with your purchase. If, for any reason, you would like to return any unused product, please follow these guidelines:
The Original.
Sign up to get notified when this product is back in stock
Liquid Force's new compression molded skim shape is designed for performance and fun, just like the wave in Encinitas, CA that it was named after. This board is for those that want a skim shape without the fragile high performance construction or price. The Swami is built to last and also built to perform at a high level. It features a rounded diamond nose and tail shape for control and lift when riding forward or reverse, a single concave for easy glide and a slotted channel through the tail for control. Ride this board as a true skim or attach the shallow twin fins for added drive.
BuyWake.com is a universally recognized global leader in Wake-specific retail. Founded in 1997 in Kennesaw, Georgia, BuyWake.com is owned and operated by a core group of devoted wakeboarders who are deeply invested in the the Wake community, and has evolved by... READ MORE.
connect with us
connect with us
Sign up now for our newsletter to receive exclusive money saving offers, compelling industry news, unique contests and much more.
Sign up now for our newsletter


text:
There are no items in your cart.
Lady with a Fan by KlimtA Counted Cross Stitch design.Finished size: 12 13/16" x 8 1/4" on 14-ct White Aida Cloth.Stitch Count: 174 x 116A beautiful reproduction of Klimts artwork.This kit includes: Chart, 14-ct Aida Cloth, Presorted DMC Cotton Floss and Needle.
Copyright © 2018 Ladybug Designs


text:
Name, blame, and shame. Do you work for an organization like this, where no failure goes unpunished? Hate the thought of making a mistake for fear it will be your last?
How's that doing for your personal productivity? Getting a lot done? Thinking about innovative, clever things you can do on your network? Or are you just trying to stay under the radar?
Today on the Packet Pushers Weekly Show, we talk about IT culture, what's wrong with it in many organizations, and how it can be done better.
Our guests are Carl Fugate, a network architect; and Jon Hildebrand, Cloud Architect at LightEdge Solutions.
We'll talk about the Golden Triangle (People, Process, Technology), how DevOps and the Phoenix Project offer alternatives to punitive cultures, and ways to re-frame failure in more productive ways. And a little bit of Nietzsche, just because.
Sponsor: ThousandEyes
ThousandEyes delivers visibility into every network your organization relies on—from your data center to the cloud. You can quickly and precisely pinpoint the root cause of network issues— wherever they occur. Sign up for an account at ThousandEyes.com/packetpushers to monitor 3 locations for free, and choose a ThousandEyes t-shirt.
Show Links:
A Non-Denomination, Non-Technical Talk About Parts Of DevOps Culture – Jon Hildebrand (Slideshare)


text:
A UW Stout professor and filmmaker is defying industry restrictions in his award-winning series of "cantos"
It's easy to confuse Onere with a painting. The opening shots of Kevin Pontuti's medieval mind screw are painterly to a point. Drawing from his background in studio art, Pontuti uses a forcefully placid style to bring out a serene and ghostly scene of a young maiden (Alexandra Loreth) dragging a burden through a barren woodland.
With its pre-Enlightenment fashion sense, a fleetingly bleak score, and a palpable dread that hangs in the air, Onere isn't unlike Robert Eggers's The Witch. Pontuti's magical realism is far more subdued and his theme centers around acceptance.
Most noteworthy though is how Onere fits into the UW Stout professor's oeuvre. For all of independent cinema's issues with financiers and attracting an audience, Pontuti defies those weaknesses, making full-bore investments in niche pieces and garnering attention for them anyway. Earlier this year, Onere picked up awards across continents at both Flyway Film Festival and the PiGrecoZen Film Festival in Ancona, Italy. Over a series of emails, I asked Pontuti about his subdued brand of magical realism and his ambitions to shoot in Italy next year:
I want to begin by asking about your interests in film, because Onere is neither the first period story you've told nor the last. What inspires you to tell stories in a period setting?
I became interested in working on a period piece a few years ago. My first feature North Passage, which I typically describe as a post-apocalyptic fairytale, had been primarily set in the near-future but had sections that were set in the 18th century, so I think that set up an initial progression towards a complete period film.
I had also been interested in pushing the folktale/fairytale aspect further and decided that rather than adapting or referencing existing tales, I should try writing my own that I could then adapt into a film. So I wrote a two-page folktale called The Burning Branches. Once I had the initial theme and some direction, I moved on to writing a feature script of the same name and expanded the storyline.
Onere is great on its own, but it's also a part of a larger "Poetry of Penance" project. Could you share more on that?
Once the feature script was complete, I decided it would be fun and beneficial to develop a couple of shorts to explore the world visually and help develop the tone film language. So in the fall of 2015, I set about doing that. Also, around this time, I was invited to do a 3-week artist winter residency in central Italy so I quickly started brainstorming short film ideas and pulled my production team together in Dec to shoot Onere in Wisconsin prior to heading to Italy. The Onere shoot went really well which bolstered my confidence heading to Italy. When we arrived in Italy, we spent the first week scouting Umbria, meeting artists and visiting historic sites. I had brought along a few initial short scripts, an actress and 3 costumes but knew I'd have to be open to opportunities and tried to embrace the explorative nature of what we were doing.
You have a painterly approach to your composition and camera in Onere, so much so that I actually thought the opening shot was a still frame. Do you find an interest in other art to be an influence on you?
Yes, for sure. I come from a studio art background (drawing, painting, sculpture and photography) and later came to film. Often when I'm starting a project, the initial idea comes from an image rather than a story. The drawings and storyboards come first and then I look for ways to connect them or layer them into a visual poem or narrative.
I was brought up Catholic and later rebelled against it. So when we were in Italy, I immediately became aware of — and influenced by — the frescos and iconic imagery. When I was in college, I had often subverted religious imagery in paintings and prints out of anger, but this time, I found myself embracing the imagery and subject matter and wanted to respect it — not out of reverence but more out of curiosity and respect for the culture.
For all the grace and subtlety in your direction, you're still making Alexandra work. She's dragging this body through the entire thing. And then you compound that idea as she's digging and we're there with her for every thrust of the spade.
Yeah, she did an amazing job. It was a really tough shoot and super physical and cold. She really earned it, the body bag weighed more than she did.
I know magical realism is an element here, and Chiwei Hui's music is so vital to that. Apart from an obvious reveal, the music and sound design really drive any suggestions that this isn't quite the reality we live in.
Thank you! Chiwei really understood the mood I was going for. We talked quite a bit with Ed Jakober (our sound designer) about what "purgatory" might sound like. We worked really hard to find the right balance of silence and layering of sound. They both did a fantastic job. At one point in the beginning, we had more naturalistic sounds (birds, insects, I can't remember what else) and I asked Ed to remove all the birds and insects — I remember saying "There aren't birds in purgatory" and Ed responded with something like "How do you know?" And I responded that it was my purgatory, Hell or what-have-you. We laughed. But I'm convinced that these subtle changes were critical to creating this altered reality.
When the big reveal happens, you're depending on Alexandra to sell this moment with just her expressions and again, the camera stays on her. What were you looking for in your actor to convey these complex, unspoken ideas?
Alexandra really has a knack for subtle realism, and her thoughts seem to ripple across her face in a way that is really unique. We did about five takes with very subtle differences in performance.
Tell me more about The Burning Branches.
The Burning Branches is a feature project that I wrote in 2015. It's a mind-bending fantasy-drama loosely set in 15th century Europe. The film is reminiscent of classic period films a la Marketa Lazarova and Andrei Rublev, but in a more contemporary cinematic form. The logline: A 15th century pagan artist seduces a royal prince by killing and impersonating his mistress. It's really a story about 3 women whose lives are interconnected but are at odds with each other and, in a way, they each possess what the others are seeking.
Do you see your shorter pieces as technical precursors for Burning Branches?
No, they are stand alone creative works and we are actually preparing to shoot three more shorts in the "Poetry of Penance" series this coming year. I've really gotten excited about developing the shorts or Cantos as we're calling them, as their own project. That said, Eva, the young penitent in Onere and Pescare (and some of the other shorts) is based on a "mistress character" in The Burning Branches. The shorts do explore the world of the The Burning Branches and they do continue to help me think about the the world and tone of the feature feature project.
You mentioned in that TV introduction you've already done location scouting. What style or moods are you looking for overseas? And why Italy specifically?
Yes, we've done some scouting, both in-person and virtually through google earth and other online tools. I'm still keeping a very open mind about possible locations.
Obviously, we need certain locations that are very difficult to find in the USA such as castles and other medieval architecture. Italy has great options for castles and cathedrals, as well as a very strong religious history that I'm interested in, and really can be felt in the "Poetry of Penance" shorts. That said, I'm keeping an open mind about the settings for the feature. When I was writing the script, I was imagining an eastern European setting and would like to scout Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, etc. Since much of the films takes place in the woods, there is some flexibility with location and setting.
An overseas production can't be cheap. How do you plan to approach that budget?
We're pretty early in the development and production process and looking for producing partners locally and abroad. Depending on how that plays out, we're looking at a few possible models. Personally, I'd like to shoot the entire project overseas. However, one of the things that we're considering is a hybrid production with the possibility of shooting a large part of the project locally in the USA. We actually shot a teaser for The Burning Branches that blends locations in Italy with footage shot locally in the USA, which worked quite well. We also have a strong understanding of VFX and have the ability to create virtual sets and 3D locations—in house—which is a real benefit. It adds time to the production and post for sure, but it is feasible. With that as an option, I think part of the financing and location decisions will actually be driven by casting. There are a few actors that I'm interested in and would really like to attach to the film.
- As of now, Onere is still making its way around the festival circuit, but Kevin Pontuti has plans for future "Poetry of Penance" screenings and director's talks. You can find more information at penitentproductions.com


text:
Register for our free e-newsletter and your chance to win four boxes of TrailBlaze Bake-at-Home Energy Bar Mix (winner's choice of flavors) and a Matisse & Jack's T-Shirt! These dairy-free, vegan-friendly baking mixes are made with organic oats, flax seeds, and non-GMO ingredients. Available in Cranberry Walnut and Chocolate Chip flavors, these versatile mixes are a snap to whip up and can be made into healthy energy bars, muffins, granola bars, and more.
Want to know more about TrailBlaze Energy Bar Mixes?
- See what Hannah our Vegan Baking Guru had to say
- View Alisa's Trailblaze adventures
- Visit the Matisse & Jack's website
If you can't wait for the giveaway, then enjoy 20% off your next purchase of TrailBlaze Mixes, compliments of Go Dairy Free. Just enter the coupon code GODAIRYFREE33 at checkout, and you will receive the discount. Order five or more boxes, and the folks at Matisse & Jack's will throw in free shipping!
How to Win
Register now for the Go Dairy Free e-newsletter to receive our latest news, recipes, product reviews, and discounts, and to be eligible for our monthly prize giveaway. Every month there is a winner!
Have no fear, our newsletter subscriber list will not be sold, given away, read to anyone, etc., etc. etc. Just be sure to use a valid email address when signing up, so that we have a way to contact you if you win!
The winner of the Matisse & Jack's prize will be randomly selected on the day of our August newsletter, which is scheduled for August 20. They will have just 24 hours to respond and claim their prize before a new winner must be selected, so keep an eye on your email!
While some of our giveaways are open internationally, the Matisse & Jack's prize is open only to residents of the United States.


text:
- Web Report
- Open Access
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
- S Louis Bridges1
© Current Science Ltd 2000
- Published: 25 January 2000
- Arthritis
- Health Information
- Rheumatic Disease
- Bone Disease
- Skin Disease
This is a subset of the National%20Institutes%20of%20Health%20(NIH) website from which all institutes can be explored. It has information that is relevant to healthcare providers as well as to researchers in the area of arthritis and related illnesses. NIAMS has both intramural and extramural programs in research on arthritis, muscle, and bone diseases, and skin diseases. In addition to information on ongoing and planned basic, clinical and epidemiologic research, health information is provided.
Links from the front page include:
About NIAMS - General information, information about intramural/extramural research programs, organizational/personnel listings, and employment opportunities
News & Events - Announcements, agendas for upcoming meetings, news releases, and calendar of events
Health Information - Fact sheets, brochures, health statistics, resources, how to order information
Scientific Resources - Bibliographies, consensus conference reports, scientific research databases
Grants & Contracts - Description of research and research training programs, requests for applications, proposals, and program announcements, policies
Clinical Studies - Research protocols, information on clinical research, patient enrollment, results of clinical trials
Reports - NIAMS reports and contributions to NIH reports and additional sources of information including links to other Internet resources.
This website is easy to navigate and information was usually current.Although the funding aspect of the site is applicable primarily to Americanresearchers, this website contains much information that is potentiallybeneficial to any investigator in the field of rheumatic diseases.
Other comments
Variable, ranging from 28 April 1999 to 21 January 2000.
Authors' Affiliations
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. [http://www.nih.gov/niams/]