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To help his people and bring Buddhism back to Nepal
On April 25, 2015, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 in Nepal killed nearly 9,000 people and buried an unknown number of people in the rubble. This devastation was unbearable for Chaudhary. He wanted to help but did not know where to begin.
Tzu Chi's first disaster relief and medical team departed for Nepal on April 27 and has since then continued its humanitarian work in the country. It was the first time for Chaudhary to know about the Tzu Chi Foundation; he was touched that the volunteers had traveled thousands of miles to help his people.
Feeling the duty to give back to society, he founded the Basant Chaudhary Foundation. He discovered that his foundation shared a very similar goal with Tzu Chi. Then he began to become involved with Tzu Chi's relief work and assist them in having their relief goods passed through customs. He said that he was not only helping his fellow countrymen but also bringing Buddhism back to the birthplace of its founder.
The emergency stage of Tzu Chi's relief work is coming to the end; the medium- and long-term stages of relief work have started, including financial support for students and building temporary classrooms. Chaudhary expressed his willingness to help in building the classrooms. On June 19, accompanied by Koay Chiew Poh, CEO of Tzu Chi's Malaysia branch, he went to the Jing Si Abode in Hualien to express his gratitude in person to Dharma Master Cheng Yen for the help Tzu Chi has given to Nepal.
He pledged to become a Tzu Chi volunteer. Master Cheng Yen encouraged him to pass on the dharma. He promised with deep sincerity to do his best.
These are the words of Basant K. Chaudhary during his meeting with Dharma Master Cheng Yen:
Venerable embodiment of dharma Dharma Master Cheng Yen,
I feel blessed and honoured to be meeting a holy soul like you who has dedicated her life to the uplift of mankind in keeping with Lord Buddha's Noble Eight-Fold Path.
I must also thank my brothers Khoo, brother Low and brother Koay for giving the opportunity to be the part of Tzu Chi humanitarian work in Nepal.
The organization which you started in May 1966 with sewing, knitting and growing vegetables has risen to such great heights that people and other charity organizations look up to you today for help, sustenance, guidance and mentoring.
Obviously, your integrity, honesty, sincerity and trust have created magic for the suffering humanity.
Tzu Chi's compassion and verve for service has to be seen to be believed. Let me say that all this would not have been possible without the vision of Your Holiness.
Revered Dharma Master !
I am here to seek your blessings and help at a time when my country is facing its worst disaster in recent history.
Close to 9000 persons have lost their lives.
The number of missing persons and those buried under the debris of over 800,000 destroyed and damaged houses and official buildings is unknown.
The body and spirit of my Himalayan nation are mauled and badly hurt.
The trauma and panic which had set in refuse to leave us.
The mind and psyche of children has been scarred.
The challenge to rebuild the nation is indeed daunting particularly when our resources are scarce.
Yet we are trying our best.
The Basant Chaudhary Foundation has risen to the occasion. We are duty bound to help the society.
But it is obvious that we will be able to do a much better job if Your Holiness consents to guide and help us to reach our goal, which is not very different than very yours.
We understand the country and its systems. Our manpower and friends are spread across the length and breadth of Nepal, from the highest mountainous areas to the plains.
Tzu Chi's valuable association with our foundation will hasten the healing and lessen the suffering of Nepal.
I thank you from the depth of my heart for having granted this audience. I look forward to your blessings to enlighten my inner soul and to follow the footpath you have so humbly created for the lay person like me. Holy Master please grant me the serenity.
Your Holiness, please allow me to present you a small memento from our foundation.
I pledge to dedicate myself to work to help reduce the sufferings in the community.
Article compiled by Tzu Chi Foundation
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- Tzu Chi Teaches Hygiene to Earthquake Survivors in Nepal
- Nepali Students Joyful at Tzu Chi Prefab Classroom
Older news items:
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- Gratefulness Expressed Through Participation
- Red Riding Hood Versus The Bugs
- Tzu Chi Held First Local Volunteer Training in Nepal


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Books Edited Volumes Journal Articles Book Chapters Policy Papers Op-Eds and Media Appearances Encyclopedia Entries Book Reviews
Military Courts, Civil-Military Relations, and the Legal Battle for Democracy: The Politics of Military Justice (New York, NY: Routledge, 2021), w. Brett J. Kyle
Where military courts retain too much power and overstep their bounds, they represent a direct challenge to obtaining proper civil-military relations, interfere with the democratic operation of judicial systems and weaken the rule of law, and prevent new democracies from being able to guarantee respect for human rights. The interaction between military and civilian courts, the political power that legal prerogatives can provide to the armed forces, and the difficult process civilian politicians face in reforming military courts remain glaringly under-examined. This book fills an important gap in existing scholarship by providing a theoretically rich, global examination of the operation and reform of military courts in democracies. Drawing on a newly-created global dataset, it examines trends across states and over time. Combined with deeper qualitative case studies of Colombia, Portugal, Indonesia, Fiji, Brazil, Pakistan, and the United States, the book presents clear and well-justified findings that will be of interest to scholars and policymakers working in a variety of fields.
Fighting Over Peace: Spoilers, Peace Agreements and the Strategic Use of Violence (London, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, Rethinking Political Violence Series, 2016)
Negotiating an end to a civil war is extremely difficult, and many signed peace agreements subsequently unravel, ushering in renewed conflict. Policymakers and scholars alike have identified spoilers—violent actors who often rise up and attempt to challenge or derail the peace process—as one of the greatest threats to peace. Using a mixed-method approach combining quantitative and qualitative analyses of a newly created, global dataset of spoiling, I demonstrate that this type of violence occurs in predictable circumstances and only represents a threat to peace under specific conditions. The book also shows that spoiling often serves to bring agreement flaws and implementation failures to light and in turn forces actors to recommit to an accord, thereby strengthening peace in the long term.
Transitional Justice in Balance: Comparing Processes, Weighing Efficacy (Washington, D.C.: United States Institute of Peace, 2010), w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
Using our originally created Transitional Justice Data Base, we explore the adoption of transitional justice mechanisms–trials, truth commissions, amnesties, reparations, and vetting policies–and their effectiveness in achieving their goals. We conclude that transitional justice has a positive and significant impact on human rights and democracy in the societies that adopt it, but that it is the combination and sequence of mechanisms that achieves this effect, not any one mechanism alone. We contend that a "justice balance" that combines trials and amnesties, with or without truth commissions, is crucial for success in societies seeking improvements in democracy and human rights after conflict.
Justicia transicional en equilibrio: comparación de procesos, sopeso de su eficacia (Bogota, Colombia: Editorial Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, 2016), w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
A Spanish translation of Transitional Justice in Balance: Comparing Processes, Weighing Efficacy
Edited Volumes
Special Issue: The Role of Datasets in Transitional Justice Research, Transitional Justice Review 1:4 (2016), w. Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm
Journal Articles
"Diálogos entre autores: Intervencionismo militar en las democracias latinoamericanas," Política y Gobierno 28:2 (2021), w. Brett J. Kyle and Julio Ríos-Figueroa
"A New Dawn for Latin American Militaries," NACLA Report on the Americas 51:1 (2019): 18-28, w. Brett Kyle
"Behind Bars and Bargains: New Findings on Transitional Justice in Emerging Democracies," International Studies Quarterly 63:1 (2019): 99-110, w. Geoff Dancy, Bridget Marchesi, Tricia D. Olsen, Leigh A. Payne, and Kathryn Sikkink [Data] [Figure 1 Data] [STATA do file] [Replication Memo] [Supplementary Materials]
"Editorial Note," Transitional Justice Review 4:1 (2016): 1-6, w. Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm
"Does Spoiling Work? Assessing the Impact of Spoilers on Civil War Peace Agreements," Civil Wars 17:1 (2015): 89-111
"Research Note: Transitional Justice in Higher Education: Assessing the State of the Discipline," Transitional Justice Review 1:3 (2015): 123-32, w. Karen Zamora Surian (Mount Holyoke College '13)
"Overcoming Impunity: Pathways to Accountability in Latin America," International Journal of Transitional Justice 8:1 (2014): 75-98, w. Francesca Lessa, Tricia D. Olsen, Leigh A. Payne, and Gabriel Pereira
"Examining the Use of Amnesties and Pardons as a Response to Internal Armed Conflict," Israel Law Review 47:1 (2014): 133-47
"Persistent or Eroding Impunity? The Divergent Effects of Legal Challenges to Amnesty Laws for Past Human Rights Violations," Israel Law Review 47:1 (2014): 105-31, w. Francesca Lessa, Tricia D. Olsen, Leigh A. Payne, and Gabriel Pereira
"Militarized Justice in New Democracies: Explaining the Process of Military Court Reform in Latin America," Law & Society Review 47:2 (2013): 375-407, w. Brett J. Kyle
"Transitional Justice and Civil War: Exploring New Pathways, Challenging Old Guideposts," Transitional Justice Review 1:1 (2013): 137-69, w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
"Dictating Justice: Human Rights and Military Courts in Latin America," Armed Forces & Society 38:1 (2012): 27-48, w. Brett J. Kyle
"Taking Stock: Transitional Justice and Market Effects," Journal of Human Rights 10:4 (2011): 521-43, w. Tricia D. Olsen and Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm
"Transitional Justice in Latin America," International Studies Review [Forum: Transitional Justice: The Quest for Theory to Inform Policy] 13:3 (2011): 558-64, w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
"Transitional Justice in the World, 1970-2007: Insights from a New Dataset," Journal of Peace Research 47:6 (2010): 803-9, w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
"The Justice Balance: When Transitional Justice Improves Human Rights and Democracy," Human Rights Quarterly 32:4 (2010): 980-1007, w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne [Methodological Appendix]
"When Truth Commissions Improve Human Rights," International Journal of Transitional Justice 4:3 (2010): 457-76, w. Tricia D. Olsen, Leigh A. Payne, and Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm
"At What Cost? A Political Economy Approach to Transitional Justice," Taiwan Journal of Democracy 6:1 (2010): 165-84, w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
"Equilibrando Julgamentos e Anistias na América Latina: Perspectivas Comparativa e Teórica," Revista Anistia Política e Justiça de Transição2 (2010): 152-75, w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne [Portuguese, published in Brazil]
"Does Transitional Justice Work? Latin America in Comparative Perspective," Global Studies Review 5:3 (Fall/Winter 2009), w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
Book Chapters
"The Development of Transitional Justice," in An Introduction to Transitional Justice, edited by Olivera Simic (London, UK: Routledge Press, 2016)
"Measuring the Success of Transitional Justice," in An Introduction to Transitional Justice, edited by Olivera Simic (London, UK: Routledge Press, 2016)
"The Arrest Warrant for the Sudanese President Strengthened International Justice," in Genocide and Persecution: Darfur, edited by Noah Berlatsky (San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 2015) [Reprint of "ICC Victory Over Immunity in Recent Clash with al-Bashir"]
"Difficult but Ultimately Rewarding: Lessons from Transitional Justice in Latin America," in Transitional Justice and the Arab Spring, edited by Kirsten Fisher and Robert Stewart (London, UK: Routledge Press, 2014)
"Superar a Impunidade na América Latina," in Justiça de transição das Américas: olhares interdisciplinares, fundamento e padrões de efetivação, edited by José Carlos Moreira da Silva Filho, Marcelo D. Torelly, and Paulo Abrão (Brasilia, Brazil: Editora Forum, 2013), w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
"Conclusion: Amnesty in the Age of Accountability," in Amnesty in the Age of Human Rights Accountability: Comparative and International Perspectives, edited by Leigh A. Payne and Francesca Lessa (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2012), w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A.Payne
"Amnesty in the Age of Accountability: Brazil in Comparative Context," in Real Social Science: Applied Phronesis, edited by Bent Flyvbjerg, Todd Landman, and Sanford Schram (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2012), w. Tricia D. Olsen and Leigh A. Payne
Policy Papers
"Conflict Prevention and Guarantees of Non-Recurrence," Background Paper for United Nations-World Bank Flagship Study, "Pathways for Peace: Inclusive Approaches to Preventing Violent Conflict," Washington, D.C.: World Bank, 2017, w. Laura Bernal-Bermúdez, Chris Mahony, and Leigh A. Payne
Op-Eds and Media Appearances
"Biden Must Overrule the Pentagon and Disclose Russia's War Crimes," The Hill, March 24, 2023
The Afternoon Buzz (On the War in Ukraine), WHMP Radio, January 17, 2023
Scripp's News "The Why" (On the Political Crisis in Brazil), January 12, 2023
"As Brazil Reels from Riots, Bolsonaro Finds Home in Florida," Associated Press, January 9, 2023
"For Hemispheric Unity, a Change in U.S. Foreign Policy is Needed," NACLA Report on the Americas, April 8, 2022, w. Brett J. Kyle
The Afternoon Buzz (On Ukraine and International Relations), WHMP Radio, April 4, 2022
"Why Putin Will Not Be Put on Trial," Newsweek, March 24, 2022
The Afternoon Buzz (On War Crimes in Ukraine), WHMP Radio, March 15, 2022
"Why Have Military Courts Become Such a Popular Tool of Repression?" Political Violence at a Glance, January 24, 2022, w. Brett J. Kyle
"Why the United States Needs to Intervene in Haiti — Again," The Boston Globe, July 12, 2021 [Online and in Print Edition'
"A 9/11-Style Commission on the Capitol Insurrection is Destined to Fail," The Boston Globe, February 17, 2021 [Online and in Print Edition]
"The Violence Paradox," PBS Nova, November 20, 2019
"How to Put ISIS Members On Trial: The Best Way — The Only Real Option — is a New Hybrid International Tribunal," Arc Digital, July 9, 2019
"The Crisis in Venezuela," WGBY's Connecting Points, May 9, 2019
"Arrest Sudan's Ousted War Criminal Dictator: Out of Self-Interest, Sudan's Military Should turn Over Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court," Arc Digital, April 15, 2019
"Latin America's Re-Militarization," Jacobin Magazine, November 10, 2018, w. Brett J. Kyle (reprint of "Militarization Redux")
"Brazil's most popular politician, Lula, won't be on the October presidential ballot. Here's what comes next," Monkey Cage, Washington Post, September 5, 2018, w. Brett J. Kyle
"Militarization Redux: Across the Region, Latin America's Militaries are Regaining Power through the Court System," NACLA Report on the Americas, July 27, 2018, w. Brett J. Kyle
"Transitional Justice, the Rule of Law, and Conflict Recurrence," Development for Peace: Solutions to Tackle Fragility, Conflict, Violence, The World Bank, April 11, 2018, w. Laura Bernal-Bermúdez, Chris Mahony, Leigh A. Payne, and Tricia D. Olsen
"The Left Will Fail Until It Learns from the Right," Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, IA), February 3, 2017, w. Anjelica Jarrett (Mount Holyoke College '17)
"The Wrong Choice in Colombia: Colombian Voters Made a Mistake by Rejecting a Long Sought Peace Deal," U.S. News & World Report, October 4, 2016
"Unintended Consequences in Confederate Flag's Forced Retreat," Daily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, MA), July 8, 2015
"Are We Finally Ousting the World's Last Dictators? Sadly, No," The Duck of Minerva, November 3, 2014
"Some Good News for Iraq: Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Stepping Down is a Positive Step for the Nascent Democracy," U.S. News & World Report, August 15, 2014
"Japan, South Korea Rift and Obama's Role in Diplomacy," The Huffington Post, April 16, 2014, w. Calvin Chen
"ICC Victory over Immunity in Recent Clash with al-Bashir," The Duck of Minerva, October 3, 2013
"Big Questions in Agent Orange Clean Up," The Providence Journal, September 16, 2012 [Reprinted in a number of local newspapers throughout the United States] – Available Upon Request
"Assad Faces Exile or Fight to Finish," The Providence Journal, March 11, 2012 – Available Upon Request
"Yemen Loses a Dictator, but Not His Shadow," The Christian Science Monitor, February 23, 2012 [Reprinted in The Nation (Pakistan)]
"Failed Transitional Justice in Egypt," International Policy Digest, October 16, 2011
Encyclopedia Entries
The Encyclopedia of Transitional Justice, First Edition, edited by Nadya Nedelsky and Lavinia Stan (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2013)
- "Panama," w. Stephanie Fenner (Macalester College '11)
- "Truth Commission of Panama"
The Encyclopedia of Transitional Justice, Second Edition, edited by Nadya Nedelsky and Lavinia Stan (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, Forthcoming)
- "Commission for Looted art in Europe"
- "Mali," w. Julia Kellerbauer (Mount Holyoke '18)
- "Commission to Clarify Past Human Rights Violations and Acts of Violence That Have Caused the Guatemalan People to Suffer," w. Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm
- "Panama," w. Stephanie Fenner (Macalester College '11)
- "Truth Commission of Panama"
Book Reviews
After Violence: Transitional Justice, Peace, and Democracy, by Elin Skaar, Camila Gianella Malca, and Trine Eide (New York, NY: Routledge, 2015), in Latin American Politics and Society 58:3 (2016): 158-60.
Constitutional Courts as Mediators: Armed Conflict, Civil-Military Relations, and the Rule of Law in Latin America, by Julio Rios-Figueroa (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2016), for Global Military Justice Reform, July 20, 2016
Judging State-Sponsored Violence, Imagining Political Change, by Bronwyn Leebaw (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2011), in Ethics & International Affairs 27:2 (2013)
Transitional Justice and Displacement, edited by Roger Duthie (New York, NY: Social Science Research Council, 2012) in Perspectives on Politics 11:1 (2013): 342-43
Why Peace Fails: The Causes and Prevention of Civil War Recurrence, by Charles T. Call (Washington, D.C.: Georgetown University Press, 2012) in Political Science Quarterly 127:4 (2012-13): 732-33
The Mediation Dilemma, by Kyle Beardsley (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2011) in Political Studies Review 10:3 (2012): 408-09
Civil Society, Conflicts and the Politicization of Human Rights, edited by Raffaele Marchetti and Nathalie Tocci (New York, NY: United Nations University Press, 2011) in Political Studies Review 10:3 (2012): 434
Militias and the Challenges of Post-Conflict Peace: Silencing the Guns, by Chris Alden, Monika Thakur, and Matthew Arnold (New York, NY: Zed Books, 2011) in Political Studies Review 10:3 (2012): 429
Strengthening Peace in Post-Civil War States: Transforming Spoilers into Stakeholders, edited by Matthew Hoddie and Caroline A. Hartzell (Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 2010) in Marine Corps University Journal 3:1 (2012): 112-14
Winning the War on War: The Decline of Armed Conflict Worldwide, by Joshua S. Goldstein (New York, NY: Dutton Press, 2011), in Journal of Politics 74:2 (2012)
Sex, Drugs, and Body Counts: The Politics of Numbers in Global Crime and Conflict, edited by Peter Andreas and Kelly Greenhill (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2010) in Marine Corps University Journal 2:1 (2011): 162-64
Necessary Evils: Amnesties and the Search for Justice, by Mark Freeman (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2009) in H-Human-Rights, H-Net Reviews (May 2011)
Electing to Fight: Why Emerging Democracies Go to War, by Edward D. Mansfield and Jack Snyder (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2005) in Exploring Globalization (March 2008)

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Shavin' One for the Team
Not two minutes after lauding Holly Ross and her NTEN team for putting it all out there to raise money for the 2010 NTC Scholarship Fund, I got a message from Todd Whitley, vice president of e-marketing at The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, telling me about how that organization's CEO, John Walter, would be taking it all off for the cause.
Settle down now, folks. I'm talking about his hair.
LLS' new Totally Baldacious campaign is in full swing, encouraging supporters to shave their heads — or, less drastically, color their hair — in support of cancer patients.
And to show he has the guts to put his mane where his mouth is, John is going under the razor. I don't think it's happened just yet, but I'm sure there will be a real — ahem — buzz about it when it does. (By the way, he also has committed to personally raising a minimum of $50,000 from his own circle of friends, family, neighbors and business associates.)
You can read about John's committment and get other Totally Baldacious news at the Totally Baldacious blog.
And so we say to John, thank you for being so bold, so Baldacious, so willing to shave one for the team, and so, so full of outrageous hope!


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Epigenetic Toxicity Testing
Clearing toxins is complex due to the lipid soluble nature of toxins. Toxins are oriented to the cell membrane and organelle architecture.
Epigenetic toxicity testing contains a deeper access and look into our cells. It Is possible to assess the activity of detoxifying enzymes such as Cytochrome P 450, Superoxiddismutase (SOD), Glutathion-S-Transferase and many more. A wide range of chemicals can adduct to DNA. In many instances the DNA-adducts (endogenous or exogenous chemical effects on DNA) findings fit the clinical picture and may open a route to effective treatment, it is much easier to deal with a toxic chemical if one knows the identity. Another important area of diagnostic investigation concerns the ATP metabolism as a measurement of energy provision of our cells metabolism.
The treatment strategy is to address the accumulation of toxins on the nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, cellular membranes and proteins, aberrant lipids and immune complexes with oral or intravenous lipids, methylation and sulfation support.
Diagnostic of acute infections and chronic diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites
Blood analysis
We generate a statistical based analysis of an individual's standard blood chemistry test result as well as we identify related dietary modifications needed to improve the individual's overall health. We diagnose deficiencies and dysbalances and determine need for individual micronutrients.
In 1997 the knowledge has been made accessible in form of a database. The base analysis is a blood test analysis during which prevalent laboratory parameters are entered into the database system and then cross-referenced. This system can identify deficiencies in general, dysbalance and even toxic stress conditions. A therapist quickly learns how to assess the various body systems such as protein supply, fat metabolism, electrolyte and renal and liver functions.
The database analysis provides the therapist with substitution proposals with cofactors such as vitamins and mineral nutrients and substrates such as oils and proteins which result in a personalized nutrient regime for the individual patient.
Fatty acid analysis
Fatty Acid test assesses the balance of fatty acids in the body's erythrocyte cell in order to determine the effects of toxicity within the cells. The actual analytics are performed at the Kennedy Krieger Research Laboratory, John Hopkins Academic Medical Center, Baltimore, USA.
The apparatuses developed by Kennedy Krieger Institute provide the most accurate analyses and enable research on peroxisomal diseases such as adrenoleukodys-trophy. This illness is caused by special long-chain fatty acids that accumulate in the body.
Today, discussions are focused on mitochondrial diseases such as CFS. The exact quantitative test results are recorded in a database system on the basis of which the therapist receives a clear, comprehensible report.
Firstly, the report shows whether too many long-chain fatty acids have accumulated in the body, for example. Secondly, the therapist can see whether sufficient structure fats are at all available and whether precursors of myelin sheaths are existent. Thirdly, all intermediate metabolic steps of the essential fatty acids Omega3 and Omega6 are listed, enabling the therapist to draw conclusions on an under- or oversupply or metabolic problems.
Like the blood test analysis, the report provides the therapist with suggestions for a therapeutical regime and detailed nutrition recommendations.
Molecular genetic stool analysis
A microbiological stool analysis is carried out in order to examine the functional efficiency of the intestinal flora, gall bladder and pancreas.
The intestine represents our largest area of contact with the environment. With a surface of 400 to 500 m², it is colonized by 1015 bacteria that pertain to our body's own intestinal flora. The major portion of the so-called bowel-associated immune system is located in the intestines. A microbiological stool analysis is carried out in order to examine the functional efficiency of the intestinal flora, gall bladder and pancreas.
Neurotransmitter diagnostics
Neurostress: the cause of physical, psychic and mental disorders. Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers which are responsible for transferring information between the nerve cells in the brain and entire body.
They affect the muscles, blood vessels and the generation of hormones. Even our mental condition, our sleep, the way in which we handle pain are all governed and influenced by neurotransmitters. Our mood, memory, advertency, motivation and learning ability depend on the interaction of neurotransmitters.
Stress hormones are messengers which effect the assimilation reactions of the body when it is exposed to stress. During stress, depressive mood fluctuations, competitive sports or sensory overload stress hormones are released from the adrenal gland. In our body, cortisol, adrenalin, noradrenalin, dopamine and serotonin have stimulating and inhibitive functions. A laboratory analysis is carried out by means of urine and saliva swab tests. The treatment is implemented by administering natural precursors of the neurotransmitters, such as amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
Immuno diagnostics
The immune system is a pre-requisite for confronting viruses, bacteria and allergens and it supports the human body in defending itself against tumours.
Oncogenes that build cancer cells are often released through internal and external influences. The immune system should normally detect these cancer cells. Our immune system is made up of a humoral and a cellular arm. The two arms work together reciprocally and can be diagnosed. Extensive immuno diagnostics should be made prior to commencing an immunotherapy. A special blood analysis can reveal deficiencies in the immune system which can be treated specifically with immunity stimulating medication.
NEW // Electromagnetic cell therapy (Vital Field Technology)
- Intelligent use of body own electromagnetic fields – diagnostic and treatment – for bacterial, viral, inflammatory and degenerative diseases
Reorganisation of cell frequencies in
- metabolic deficiency
- toxic loads, muscular and skeletal strains
- inflammatory processes and infectious diseases
The principle of operation of the Vital Field Technology is its regulating influence based on electromagnetic fields, biological rhythms and biological impulses.
It is the individual fingerprint of a person.
Infusion Therapy
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is used as an effective regenerating and detoxifying substance. In connection with specific substances such as glutathione, micronutrients and individual nutrition, highly effective intravenous and oral treatment protocols are the result. In our medical centre, we apply individual treatment protocols in combination with biological and immunological methods.
70 to 100 trillions of cells build up the organs, nerves, vessels and brain. All cells have a cell wall consisting of a double membrane. In terms of weight, various types of phospholipids constitute half of the membranes, and proteins or large protein molecules the other half. Inside the cells there are ten times as many membrane structures again which envelope cell organelles such as mitochondria or cell nucleus with endoplasmatic reticulum (ER) and so on.
Most metabolic reactions occur at the phospholipid double membranes. They are dependent on the correct composition of the double membranes. If the cell membrane is healthily sound the enzyme reactions function well (citrate cycle, respiration chain in the mitochondrion, transcription of DNA sequences and protein synthesis in the ER). If the cell membrane is impaired the function of the enzyme reactions suffers as a result.
Damage can evolve from any lipophilic toxins such as heavy metals, any solvents and petrochemical derivates, bacteria toxins, parasite toxins, free radicals or oxidative and nitrosative stress. Excessive proinflammatory cytokines and messengers also cause damage to the cells.
Since 60% of the brain dry matter is composed of lipids it is easy to understand why the so-called neurotoxins attack the brain and nerves in particular.
The phospholipids, phosphatidylcholin (PC), play a particularly important role in the regeneration and detoxification. Alongside three other phospholipids, the percentage to which PC is involved in forming the outer cell membrane layer is 50%. It is the marker of a youthful and healthy sound cell. When the concentration of PC diminishes due to age or disease and phosphatidylserin pops up from the inner casing by means of a "flippase", this is a sign for the body to clear the affected cell (the so-called apoptosis or programmed cellular death). This leads to a premature reduction or impairment of brain and nerve cells. Owing to the fat-soluble properties of neurotoxins lipid-based therapies are required in order to divert the neurotoxins.
Phosphatidylcholine, or PC, is a substance on which extensive research has been done and which has been used in Germany for curing toxic liver damage and hypercholesterinaemia for decades.
Being our main detoxifying organ, the liver is exposed to harmful substances in particular. The liver, brain and nerves, joints, muscles and in fact all tissues can regenerate effectively with PC.
The healthier the composition of the cell membranes is, the better the detoxifying performance of the cell, liver and gall bladder, and the better the expulsion of the toxins out of the body.
Neurotoxins such as heavy metals, in addition to bacteria toxins and other toxic and xenogenic substances, are extracted from the predominantly adipose brain and organs. At the same time, an effective regenerative therapy is carried out that is aligned to the individual condition of the respective patient.
Chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides
Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is used as an effective regenerating and detoxifying substance. In connection with specific substances such as glutathione, micronutrients and individual nutrition, highly effective intravenous and oral treatment protocols are the result.
In our medical centre, we apply individual treatment protocols in combination with biological and immunological methods.
The micronutrient or orthomolecular therapy involves specific dosing of vitamins, minerals and ultratrace elements.
Supplementation is both necessary and advisable for all chronic disorders, neurotoxic pressure, stress, state of exhaustion and excessive pressure.
Salt water therapy
For Detoxification and mineralizing the body 5-10% salt water is used.
The treatment applications under medical control are performed with salt water up to 93,2 F.
Nutrition counselling
The form of diet we recommend to our patients encompasses the following aspects:
- support of the cell membrane,
- achievement of a constant normally low insulin level
- dietary fiber
- secondary plant ingredients
- alkaline balance
Medical colonics
Colon hydrotherapy is an alternative to colon purification and sanitation. A sick colon is frequently the cause of symptoms such as loss of vitality, fatigue, depressions, deficiency in concentration, etc.
Furthermore, chronic diseases such as rheumatism, polyarthritis, allergies and other major illnesses are enhanced by an unhealthy colon. The colon is our largest immune organ and it can only function with a reasonable composition of symbiotic bacteria flora. Large sections of the civilized population suffer from intestinal dysbacteria, ostipation and secondary low immunity.
A sound colon is the foundation for a sound body. Hence, major attention must be focussed on the purification of the colon. The colon hydrotherapy effectively removes any stool and putrefactive substances from the colon septum. This natural cleaning process positively affects the symbiosis in the flora of the colon. After the cleaning process, regenerative bioactive substances are instilled for the liver, gall bladder and intestine. Correctly applied, the colon hydrotherapy is exempt from adverse effects.
Colon Sanitation
Colon Hydro Therapy + symbiosis control = Colon Sanitation
Intestinal health – Microbiome
Molecular stool testing (PCR) show
- the diversity of the microbial cells (aerobic and anerobic bacteria)
- digestive residues ( fats, nitrogen, sugars)
- digestive performance (pancreas, bile acids)
- integrity and permeability of intestinal mucosa
- gut associated immune system (secretory IgA)
Probiotics and specific gut bacterial products (FMT) are possible options for restoring human intestinal gut flora.
The objective of manual therapy is to adjust dysbalances in the body.
Objectives: The aim is to restore physiological mobility to any disturbed or constricted tissue and to reintegrate it in the whole system.
In this way, the individual function units of the body are restabilized as a whole. To reach this objective, manual therapy must recognize and treat the cause, not the symptoms of any disturbance. The treatment focuses on the person, not the illness.
Ozone- and Oxygen-Therapy
Oxygen is our number one elixir of life. Healthy body cells need oxygen to produce energy. Lack of energy leads to higher fatigue and inactivity. In our medical centre, our oxygen therapy is carried out by means of inhalation and our ozone therapy by applying autohaemotherapy.
Energy is generated by supplying all cells with oxygen. By inhaling or mixing the blood with neutral, slightly ionized or even ozonised oxygen the cellular respiration is activated and energy is gained.
During oxygen therapy the patient inhales highly concentrated oxygen over a period of approximately 15 – 20 minutes while exposed to physical stress (e.g. ergometer training). The physical stress causes an increase in the tissue blood circulation, thus improving the oxygen exchange function at cellular level.
The body defences are activated by the so-called ozone autohaemotherapy. During the classical ozone autohaemotherapy a blood sample of approximately 200ml is taken from the patient. This sample is then aerated with approximately 200-3000µg of oxygen and ozone (O3).
Pain management
Pain therapy, neural therapy: treating interference fields by injecting procaine is well established and very effective.
Accupuncture and light therapy is also used for interference field treatment.
Conscious breathing and Hypoxia training
Active conscious breathing techniques produce cell vitality, rebalance stressed emotional dynamics, expand brain clarity and rebalance body functions.
Hypoxia training (IHHT): triggered through controlled lack of oxygen (hypoxia) body cells like mitochondria increase efficency. Documented by medical research.
Medical Hypnosis
Medical hypnosis session lead to better communication and awareness of body, mind and soul.
Mistletoe extracts
The mistletoe therapy has a long tradition. Its effectiveness has been proved in numerous studies.
Mistletoe extracts induce an enhancement of the body's defences, an improvement in the life quality of patients suffering from tumor diseases, a reduction in pain, a repression of the tumor growth (depending on the dosage), a stabilisation of the DNA during chemotherapy and a prolongation of the time of survival. Isolated mistellectin compounds or standardised mistletoe extracts are applied. The therapy is adapted to the individual requirements of the patient.
Splenic peptides
The spleen is the largest organ within the lymphatic system and is jointly responsible for a properly functioning immune system. The distribution of messangers and hormones is regulated by the spleen; exhausted endocrine glands are stimulated by splenic peptides.
The spleen both stores important blood corpuscles and blood plates that are vital for blood coagulation and destroys used corpuscles. Additionally, the spleen regulates the release of messengers and hormones. Splenic peptides reach their targeted organs through the bloodstream and lymphatic system and stimulate feminine and masculine sexual hormones. Splenic peptides support the immune system during the production of vital defence cells, the "immunological memory". After an operation on patients with severe diseases the body is not capable of producing enough defence cells. In conjunction with thymus peptides, splenic peptides increase the body's defence cells.
Holistic cancer approach
Modern cancer treatment is the synthesis of universitary medicine and appropriate complementary methods. A diagnostic investigation and mainstream medicine are indispensable to begin with.
Biological medicine can heal certain types of tumors and illness stages in addition. Conventional methods are extended by biological and immunological methods such as mistletoe, thymus, vitamin, enzyme and mineral nutrient therapies.
The classical fever therapy, modern hyperthermia methods,individual nutrition and physical exercise recommendations are absolutely indispensable. The association between body and mind allows more sense in life. A change in consciousness is required in order to support the healing process.


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A gaggle of eager exhibitionists, reluctant runners, and curious onlookers gathered at midnight Thursday morning in Harvard Yard for the College's biannual "Primal Scream," a naked lap around the Yard to commemorate the beginning of final exams.
Brisk temperatures drew more than 100 runners to the Yard, with several towel-clad participants priding themselves on not missing a single Primal Scream.
"I'm just here for the participation medal," said P.J. LeBlanc '19. "I'm three for three and might as well run every single one while I'm here." {shortcode-dadb91ca56a40cf3b6fbf79348280e8f8c5bf221} Seniors Pauline R. Ryan '17 and Adrienne M. Propp '17 both claimed to be "eight for eight," participating in every nude run in their eight semesters on campus.
"It was honestly meaningful—the last opportunity I'll have to run around Harvard naked," Propp said.
Self-described "innocent bystanders" Alexander J. Timerman '20 and Gabriel E. Ziaukas '20, who watched the event from the sidelines, denied that they purposely came to the Yard to spectate and claimed they "didn't even know it was tonight." Nevertheless, they deemed this spring's Primal Scream a "fantastic event."
A small group of tourists flanking the event, though, were less shy—several snapped photos as the clothesless herd sprinted by.
Andie E. Turner '20, who ran the lap, said she was unconcerned about ending up in tourists' photo albums.
"I'm fine with it. I'm not planning on running for public office, so whatever," she said. At the other extreme, though, Propp said she "gave someone the finger" as she ran by.
Several students noted that it was unseasonably cold for May, but Matthew I. Miller '18 said the bracing temperatures hardly hampered his speed.
"If it was like ten degrees warmer I could have shaved a couple seconds off, but we came through the finish strong," he said. "I just wanted to get on the podium for the team—the coach is going to be proud."
To Turner, the semesterly tradition is an "amazing" chance to let loose before exams.
"I think it's incredible, it's community building," she said. "Everyone strips down the pants that they put on for the general public and people can come back to their animalistic roots."
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You've been betrayed.
The one who promised to have and hold instead lied and stole.
Leaving you broken and questioning.
It's not right. It's not fair. And it's not okay.
But it happens nonetheless.
Regardless of your feelings about monogamy or someone's right to seek attention elsewhere if they are not receiving it at home, an affair is a breach of a contract. And many believe, a breach of character. It is an act of selfishness at best and an act of malice at worst.
But let's forget for a minute about the betrayer. The act itself. And let us even set aside the pain for a moment or two.
Now that it's happened, what's your part?
What can you learn from the experience?
Don't Internalize the Affair You didn't cause it. You didn't make your spouse cheat (even if they try to convince you that you did). Let go of that thought. This was their choice and their choice alone. It shows where they're lacking, not you.
Take a Look at the Bigger Picture Sometimes an affair happens solely because of a person's own issues. Other times, it's a perfect storm of nature and nurture, the marital environment also playing a role. Are there areas where the marriage can be improved or where you can respond differently in a new relationship?
Add a Dash of Understanding to Your Judgment It's natural to blame your spouse. To lash out in anger. I get it. Try also to find some understanding of why he or she responded the way they did. Just proclaiming it as wrong doesn't help you. Understanding some of why it happened does.
Watch Your Triggers An affair can trigger earlier memories of abandonment or it can certainly be what future triggers will be about. The affair is not your part; healing its impact on you is.
Consider Alternatives Is your marriage the right fit for both of you at this time? Have you or your partner changed and now need a different option?
Protect Your Children You know how piercing and scary betrayal is for an adult. Imagine it through a child's eyes. Shelter them from the affair when they're young. If there are truths they need to discover (like a personality disorder, etc.) let them reveal themselves in time.
Consider the Balance of Comfort and Passion We often ask too much of our partners. We want them to be our best friends, our lovers, our dependable partner, the children's parent and sometimes even a business partner. And all this for 50+ years til death knocks on the marital home. You can maintain passion, but too much comfort is the death of excitement. Find the balance.
You can address the above despite what your straying partner does or doesn't do. You can learn from the experience if it ends in divorce or becomes a renewal of your marriage. You can choose how you look at the affair and how you respond.
An affair is a wake-up call. Don't sleep though it.
I read an interesting interview with Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity, which looks at the challenges facing modern marriages. Take a look at the article; it's thought-provoking.
Oh, and for those of you that set your pain aside for a few moments, it's okay to let it talk again. Just don't allow it to filibuster.


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It's not often that I am in the company of those who have written best-selling books about science, history, travelling and world culture. They are very rare people.
But last week, during the British Science Festival in Aberdeen, I had the rare opportunity to interview Bill Bryson, the author of A Short History of Nearly Everything. This book has been read and enjoyed by millions of people around the world, so interviewing him was just a little bit daunting.
The opportunity arose because Bill unfortunately didn't have the time to appear in the x-change, the daily highlights show that I was producing at the Festival. So instead I got to interview him for an x-tra, a small snippet of an interview to complement the show.
Bill Bryson however, is anything but daunting. He is very down-to-earth, humble and his kind and gentle nature made me feel very much at ease. The questions flowed well and he responded in a very animated and interested way.
I would have loved for this interview to go on longer, but unfortunately I only managed to get a 15 minute glimpse of the life and works of this great writer.
I could tell you a lot more about this interview, but instead I just let you listen to it. Enjoy!


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Rights group says 2,000 migrants on hunger strike at Greek reception centers
Some 2,000 immigrants being held at Greek reception centers have been on hunger strike since Saturday to protest poor conditions and abuse, the United Movement Against Racism and the Fascist Threat (KEERFA) has said.
According to KEERFA two migrants at the Amygdaleza unit, northern Athens, tried to commit suicide on Monday, one by cutting his throat and the other by drinking shampoo.
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Jacob Lawrence,
The Life of Frederick Douglass No. 20. Frederick Douglass left America to lecture in Great Britain. Here he met some of the most progressive and liberal-minded men in the English speaking world. He made a great speech on Covent Garden Theatre on August 7, 1846, in which he told of the people he represented-how at that moment there were three million colored slaves in the United States.
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August 31, 2003
: Call me Ishmael. Or, call me Stan.
August 30, 2003
: Sunshine. Yellow-gold. The color of the sky, vibrant blue, desert blue.
August 29, 2003
: My ex very kindly and tactfully suggested that therapy might be appropriate.
August 28, 2003
: Another lifetime. A different universe.
August 27, 2003
: Packed plaza, people pressed body to body, moving with difficulty through the enormous crowd.
August 26, 2003
: Parking lot, Sausalito, afternoon on a sunny summer day, 1999.
August 25, 2003
: On horseback he'll ride down a friend...
August 24, 2003
: Tall woman, pink prom dress, surveys the party from the top of the stairs.
August 23, 2003
: Her one purpose in life is to ensure that the people around her are less happy than she is.
August 22, 2003
: The neurotically violent slogans of the counter-demonstrators at this year's antiwar rallies.
August 21, 2003
: It's only after twenty years, and fourteen years of distance, that I'm able to see what my friends saw at the time.
August 20, 2003
: It's like Norm walking into the bar on
August 19, 2003
: Her strange Puritanism.
August 18, 2003
: The way adults project their fantasies onto children.
August 17, 2003
: The sound of cracking tree limbs.
August 16, 2003
: MUNI bus, San Francisco, early 1990s.
August 15, 2003
: We all knew who the burglar was.
August 14, 2003
: "I've been afraid of changing 'cause I built my life around you..."
August 13, 2003
: Hospital bed, intensive care.
August 12, 2003
: University campus, lower floor of a multistory urban building.
August 11, 2003
: Look out the doors, what's to be seen?
August 10, 2003
: Jesus' message is remarkably simple.
August 9, 2003
: It's really only...
August 8, 2003
: Bitterly he said...
August 7, 2003
: Hairs on end on the flesh of your arms...
August 6, 2003
: With an upturned nose she said, "I read that men's beard's grow faster if they're anticipating sex."
August 5, 2003
: Shower. Friends' house, San Francisco, 1983.
August 4, 2003
: American flags by the dozen.
August 3, 2003
: The Professor entered New Camp X-Ray looking quizzical.
August 2, 2003
: Hat in hand, the Skipper walked hesitantly into New Camp X-Ray, where he stood facing Gilligan through imaginary bars.
August 1, 2003
: Clutching a large aluminum briefcase to his heart, Mr. Howell reluctantly entered New Camp X-Ray, where he stood facing Mary Ann through imaginary bars.
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Rationalization of a society leads to a great deal of emphasis on finding the best or optimum means to an given end. Efficiently organizing food production leads to the ability for people to easily access food at home, in a restaurant or in their cars.
Rationalization of society, characterized by McDonaldization, relies heavily on predictability. We want to ensure predictability from one place to another, and people want to know what to expect, without any surprises.
Calculability refers to the fact that modern rational societies have moved towards the mentality of quantity over quality. Being able to calculate uniformity is important for companies like McDonald's.
Societies that are rationalized move towards substitution with nonhuman technology because of the limitations people present. People have the capacity to think and act in unanticipated ways. Conversely, nonhuman technology is more efficient, predictable, more calculable and doesn't act in unforeseen ways.
Control is another important aspect of rationalizing society, or the McDonaldization of society. Rational systems are oriented towards control, especially over the uncertainties of life, like other people. This explains managers controlling production by being in charge of employees.
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Starting this spring, Salt Lake City Public Utilities will be smoke testing sewer lines throughout the west side of the City. The purpose of smoke testing is to find defects in the public portion of the sanitary sewer system that could lead to high flows during storms and snow melt events.What is Smoke Testing?
During smoke testing, field crews blow air and smoke into the sanitary sewer system in the street and monitor where smoke escapes the system. Smoke under pressure will fill the main line as well as any connections and then follow the path of any leak to the ground surface, quickly revealing the source of the defect.How to Prepare for Smoke Testing
You will receive a door-hanger notification 1-2 days prior to smoke testing in your area. When you receive notice, you should:
Project Notice: Click here to view the April 2017 Sewer Line Smoke Testing Flier.
This project is part of an overall effort to upgrade and improve the sewer, water and storm drain systems. This improved infrastructure will support and foster economic development throughout Salt Lake City.
During testing, smoke may be seen coming from roof vents, building foundations, manhole covers or yard cleanouts. This is a normal occurrence and should not be cause for alarm. Smoke coming from roof vents indicates to the crews that smoke has filled all sewers. The smoke used in testing is non-toxic, non-staining and does not create a fire hazard.
Minor traffic impacts including shoulder work and intermittent temporary lane closures can be expected.
Project Notice: Click here to view the April 2017 Sewer Line Smoke Testing Flier.
SLC Public Utilities is committed to working with everyone who may be impacted by this project. We will notify residents directly before beginning work and we will be working continuously to proactively reach out to all businesses and community members. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions or concerns or to sign up for updates on the project.Phone: 801-721-1438


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MPAA Rated – Not Rated
It's 1:36 Long
A Review by:
– Andy Labis
The more I think about it, the more perfect "Late Phases: Night of the Lone Wolf" was, especially in the realm of the old-school, and I mean this with all due respect, cheesy, werewolf movie. First there is the title, or at least the "Night of the Lone Wolf" part. Sure there's the solo werewolf at the start, but by the end there are multiple wolves. Maybe I'm misunderstanding the title and our hero is the lone wolf, but I just couldn't get past the fact that our main werewolf all of a sudden decided to go on a biting spree and instantly we have a pack of werewolves.
Now let's get to the werewolf himself, or I suppose all of the werewolves. This is no CGI, full-blown, let's make him as scary as we can, werewolf. Nope. This is the classic "let's hand-craft this werewolf, complete with animatronics, but in the end it's still going to look cheesy and like a dude in a werewolf outfit." And the story – basically it's about a blind dude who is the only one who seems to figure out this peaceful community has a werewolf in its midst, and it's up to him to shoot it (that's right, I said it's up to the blind dude to shoot the werewolf). Toss in some Stepford Wife type bitties, some religion, and, oh yea, I forgot to mention the blind dude is also ex-military so let's pull out the old military duds when it's time for the payback, and yes, this is "Late Phases: Night of the Lone Wolf."
Wow, that was a long opening summary. Let's get to the basics of the story.
Ambrose (Nick Damici) is a blind, ex-military dude who is on the outs with his family. He needs a place to live and finds himself in the lovely community of Crescent Bay. He does have a best friend, his seeing-eye dog. On the first night in the community he hears a neighbor being attacked, and then his dog ends up dead at the claws of the werewolf. No one else in the community finds it odd that once a month, when there is a full moon, things go bad in the community, but instantly Ambrose knows what is going on, realizes he has a month to set up a trap, get some silver bullets, and prepare himself for the werewolf's return.
The moral of this werewolf story: Don't fuck with a blind dude's best friend!
And so Ambrose learns about the town, learns about the townsfolk, maps his target zone, and prepares. The night comes, Ambrose is ready, only this time there isn't just one werewolf because it seems our distressed human has gone on a biting spree, but Ambrose is up to the challenge, in all his military glory.
Werewolf movies come and go. Some try to up the scary factor, especially the newer ones with the CGI enhancements. Some try to be comedies. But some, like "Late Phases…" work to put a new twist on the genre (like a blind dude who saves the day), while paying homage to the skills of the classics. I have to admit that I was expecting some pretty crappy acting for this one, but Nick Damici is fantastic in his role as the grumpy, ex-veteran, who is somehow a fantastic shot as a blind dude and the smartest person in the town. If you ever wondered what happened to Ginger (Tina Louise) from Gilligan's Island, there she is as Carissa, wonderful in her little role, and I kept looking at Lance Guest, who brings a great, creepy factor as Griffin, a man with a secret, and then I realize he was Alex Rogan in one of my weirdly favorite movies of all time, The Last Starfighter. Yup, instead of a bunch of crappy actors that would have detracted from the movie, this one actually is filled with a ton of character actors who bring solid performances to their roles.
If you like a classic werewolf tale, one that isn't trapped in technology and CGI, this is really a movie for you. Solid acting with a decent amount of cheesiness and, with that, I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did, but it's a solid 4 stars out of 5 for "Late Phases: Night of the Lone Wolf."
As far as the Blu-ray, it's got some special features as well, including the commentary stuff, but also a really good look at the Making Of, and the most detailed explanation I've ever seen of how they made those werewolves suits.
That's it for this one! L8R!!
|Late Phases: Night of the Lone Wolf
Movie Stats & Links
|Nick Damici, Tina Louise, Lance Guest
|MPAA Rated:
|Not rated.
|Released By:
|Dark Sky Films
|On Digital Download, Blu-Ray & DVD:
|March 10, 2015
|Kiddie Movie:
|Please put them to bed.
|Date Movie:
|If she likes a classic werewolf movie.
|Gratuitous Sex:
|Gratuitous Violence:
|Yea, the werewolf inflicts some major damage. Poor doggie.
|The ending when Ambrose gets his revenge.
|In that classic, cheesiness kind of way.
|Memorable Scene:
|When Ambrose breaks his trusty shovel..
|Memorable Quote:
|Nothing stood out.
|Directed By:
|Adrian Garcia Bogliano
|Cool things about the Blu-ray:
|This had probably the most extensive look I've ever seen at how they make the costumes.


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Lisa Diamond discussed her research on the fluidity of same-sex and other-sex attraction, and the similarities and differences in patterns of fluidity between men and women, Oct. 17, 2013 as part of the Human Development Outreach and Extension Program. Diamond is a professor of psychology and gender studies at the University of Utah.
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There are many things we don't know about Kate and Will's future baby, but one thing's for sure: He or she will be very rich at some point. According to a long-standing royal decree, the future monarch will inherit a considerable amount of land — or "duchy," in fancy royal terms — worth approximately £348 million ($550 million) in total. As for income, the duchy yields annual revenue of about £13 million (about $20 million) thanks to leases and so forth, according to Bloomberg. What's more, the heir won't have to pay taxes on any of it, thanks to a 1993 agreement between the queen and Prime Minister John Major.
Obviously, there's a lot standing between the fetus and its fortune — several other heirs, including Prince William, for one thing. What's more, if and when it does inherit all this stuff, he or she will still have to fund all the staff and upkeep at the properties, as well as the royal duties to host events and go on royal tours. And buy clothes, of course! Custom McQueen doesn't pay for itself, you know.


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Antonio Arango Vázquez &
Magdalena Martínez Franco
Antonio Arango
With a university education as a designer of graphic communication, Antonio Arango has extended his studies with various courses in art theory, photography, film, theater, comic and electronic media.
He has won various awards such as the 3rd. at the Third Biennial of Video in the category of Experimental and video art (1994). He was awarded the 2nd. Second place in the Month of Performance (1993) and earned honorable mention in the 3rd Month of Performance at Ex-Teresa Arte Alternativo (1994). Winner of the media façade for the Goethe Institute Mexico (2005). His videos and installations have been exhibited in Mexico (Museums and galleries) and in various festivals and exhibitions in the U.S., Spain, Canada, Germany, Brazil, France, Japan and Chile.
It has been 2 times a Fellow at the Young Artists Program FONCA in the area of Multimedia (1995-1996) and in the area of Video (1998-1999) and received a stimulus in Fonca Support Program for Cultural Co-investments videorevista Glycerine (2000). Simultaneously was codirector of the Editorial Nitro Press (1999-2004).
Currently has the support of Production and Research in Art and Media 2010 National Center for the Arts and is a consultant on video and multimedia producer ultimedia Interactive Inc. since 1996.
Magdalena Martínez Franco
has a Master´s Degree in Visual Arts by the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas UNAM. Her work focuses on installation, photography and video and has been exhibited in Mexico, United States, Latin America and Europe. Since 1994 she has worked with different coreographers as a Visual Director.
In 2010 Magdalena and Antonio won the Grant of Production and Research in Art and Media 2010 by the National Center for the Arts, and this video is part of the project.


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Eating & Drinking: Friday Edition
• Daniel Boulud's DBGB debuts Monday. Grub Street has pics. [GS]
• Also opening on Monday: the least recession-friendly restaurant to come along in months. Have a look around SHO Shaun Hergatt at the Setai in the financial district. [Eater]
• Not opening Monday, but will be open soon: Hotel Griffou, which is in "celebrity-preview mode" right now. [GS]
• Six wine auction houses are offering big bargains later this month. [Reuters]
• Sienna Miller, Elle Macpherson, Sting, Woody Harrelson, Charlize Theron, and Alicia Silverstone are some of the celebs now lobbying Nobu boss Nobuyuki Matsuhisa to drop bluefin tuna from his menus. [Page Six]
• A look around the Jane Ballroom, which opens next week, is located in Sean MacPherson and Eric Goode's Jane Hotel, and will be overseen by Matt Kliegman and Carlos Quirarte, the guys behind The Smile. [BB]
• Danny Meyer may control a restaurant empire, but he'd really prefer it if you didn't describe it as an "empire." If you don't mind. [NYO]
• The Cipriani-supervised Rainbow Room dancing ends tonight. [Zagat]
• Someone should really inform designer Rachel Roy that "fennel tea with lemon" does not constitute breakfast. [GS]


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Epoxy floors are a great solution for special-purpose commercial and industrial floors that need a seamless barrier between the work environment and the subfloor below. Depending on the specific formulation and composition, epoxy flooring can be used to provide an environment that meets specific hygienic needs, resistance to acid and industrial chemicals, durability to wheeled and forklift traffic, waterproofing, and more. But like most professional specialty products, it requires a great deal of care to properly install. The key to the success of any flooring type – not just epoxy – is completely in the installation. Just as it takes a good tailor to make sure that your new suit fits, it takes a good installer to make sure that your new floor does too!
These six reasons are some of the most common causes of epoxy floor failure:
1. Poor Surface Preparation.
A strong bond between the new epoxy and the existing floor is essential to the successful installation. Your existing surface must be made pristine in order for the epoxy to bond properly. To get an existing surface into installation-ready condition, we suggest diamond grinding or shotblasting the subfloor to remove all old flooring. The installation surface must be clean, dry, and completely dust-free – otherwise your new flooring is just bonding to the contaminants on your floor, not the subfloor itself!
2. Too Much Humidity.
Once you've taken care of any mechanical contaminants (like dust or dirt), now you have to take care of the other major bond breaker for epoxy: too much moisture! Solvent-based epoxy products do not bond well with moisture present; excessive humidity can cause a substantially weaker bond between the epoxy and your subfloor, or prevent a bond from forming at all! It's pretty simple to prevent humidity from becoming a problem: 1) make sure your floor is completely dry, 2) ensure that there are no dripping pipes or leaky taps, and 3) ensure that there isn't too much riding humidity coming up from the earth below your foundation.
3. Weak Substrate.
Just as a master chef is only as good as his ingredients, an epoxy floor is only as good as the substrate it's installed over. Sometimes if an epoxy installation fails and separates from the subfloor, the epoxy itself is misdiagnosed as the problem. In some cases, what has actually happened is that the epoxy bond is stronger than the low-quality concrete it was installed on – the concrete has separated from itself!
4. No Primer, or Wrong Primer.
In many ways, epoxy is similar to paint: it goes on in a liquid form, and develops over time into a solid surface coating. And just like paint, using the correct primer to help the epoxy bond to the subfloor is essential to get good, strong adhesion. Commercial and industrial floors experience a tremendous amount of wear and tear, and it's essential to ensure that the correct primer is chosen to match the specific needs of your substrate. Don't just assume that the industrial floor screed will stick well enough!
5. Incompatible or Inappropriate Substrate.
Epoxy floors are tough, but they can't compensate for an inappropriate substrate – like wood. Wood is never a suitable subfloor for an epoxy installation. The adhesion ability and the tensile strength of a subfloor must be taken into consideration when evaluating a subfloor's suitability. Plywood subfloors are far too flexible for epoxy, and the expansion and contraction they go through during temperature and humidity variations are too much movement for an epoxy to successfully withstand. This leads to tearing, peeling, and cracking – and ultimately failure.
6. Contaminated Retrofit Floors
The problem of a contaminated existing floor is common in buildings that have specialized uses with a failed existing floor, like food and beverage factories, automotive repair garages, industrial chemical plants, etc. In cases like these, special preparation must be carried out to ensure that any contaminants that would cause the epoxy to fail are either removed or completely remediated before the new floor is installed. Any and all oils, greases, and residues must be completely cleaned off and neutralized before the new epoxy is installed.


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Key Stage 1 Study Dinosaurs – Dinosaur Day at School
A busy day yesterday working with Year 1 and Year 2 classes at Yew Tree Community Primary School in Tameside. Arriving nice and early our dinosaur expert was able to have a chat to the teaching team to gain an appreciation of the learning objectives and to ensure that the dinosaur workshops dove-tailed into the overall scheme of work. Like many primary schools, Yew Tree Community has experienced a big increase in pupil numbers in recent years and Key Stage 1 is made up of five classes, so in order to maximise the amount of teaching, the school hall was used for the day (apart when lunch was served and then it was a question of dinner with the dinosaurs).
Dinosaur Day
The Children were Keen to Show the "Dinosaur Eggs" They had Discovered
Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur
Dinosaur Workshop at School
The dedicated teaching team had developed an exciting range of activities, all part of the dinosaur term topic. The photographs taken during the dinosaur workshops will certainly support the teaching work, with lots of recounting and recalling. During the lunch break, Everything Dinosaur's workshop leader saw some lovely examples of creative writing undertaken by Year 1, the children had certainly been inspired by the fossils. After a busy day of teaching, it was straight back to the office to email over further materials and extension resources for use in a number of activities that we had planned with the teaching team during the course of the day.
Everything Dinosaur stocks an extensive range of educational, dinosaur themed toys and games: Everything Dinosaur Toys and Gifts.
With the first part of the Summer Term quite short, there is a lot to pack in so it was important to get the extension materials emailed over to the school as quickly as we could.
To contact Everything Dinosaur to learn more about our science communication work: Contact Everything Dinosaur.


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Little Miracles is a charity that supports families that have children with additional needs, disabilities and life limiting conditions. Just like everyone else these children need a place to play, laugh and create friendships – Little Miracles provides this whilst the families are able to access the advice, support and care that they deserve. In the UK, there are 800,000 disabled children under the age of 16 – this is approximately one child in every twenty yet the majority of families that we work with report feeling like they are alone in their journey. Little Miracles exists to reduce this isolation and to ensure that families get the support that they need in order to support their families fully. Our activities and Family Support Workers provide a lifeline to the families and their children with the varied support that we are able to offer. We support the whole family including parents, carers, the child with additional needs as well as the siblings and any family can receive support even before they receive the formal diagnosis.
you can find your nearest branch here: Find a Branch (littlemiraclescharity.org.uk)
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Retired Marine master sergeant dies while saving drowning teens
A man credited with saving the lives of two teens, at the cost of his own, was reportedly a Marine Corps veteran and a two-time Purple Heart recipient.
Retired Marine Master Sgt. Rodney Buentello was spending Wednesday afternoon with his family at Bandera City Park, about an hour northwest of San Antonio, when he witnessed the two teens in peril.
The Bandera Marshal's office said that one of the teens was trying to walk across a park dam illegally when she was swept away by rushing water. The other teen went into the water to help her, but he got stuck as well.
Buentello then dove in and managed to save both teens. However, he was dragged under the water and drowned before rescuers could reach him.
Buentello had served as a recruiter in San Antonio and the training chief and class instructor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron in Iwakuni, Japan, according to Marine Corps news releases.
Pascual Gonzales with the San Antonio-area school district said Buentello was hired as an instructional assistant at John Jay High School in San Antonio in 2013. He resigned from the school on good terms last month.
Gonzales said Buentello was also a former student at John Jay.
In addition to Beyond being a decorated Marine and educator, Buentello was described as a family man. According to a GoFundMe Page created for his family, Buentello is survived by his wife, Lisa; and three sons.
Friends and family took to social media following Buentello's death to express their condolences and admiration for the Marine vet.


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This is the thirty-fifth post in my blog series in which I feature people I know from the community: Salesforce employees, MVPs, User Group Leaders, Partners, and honestly, anyone who I'm connected with who is willing to share with me the answers to five simple questions. I hoping that this blog series will help everyone out in the community get better connected to others who are either like them, can help them, are nothing like them, can't help them, or are simply people they haven't met yet! After all, a stranger is simply a friend you don't know yet.
For me, one of the greatest strengths of the Salesforce Ecosystem is its people and the connections that are shared.
So, if you are brave enough, even if you've never met me in person, fill out this form and I'll feature you in an upcoming post. (In case I have confused anyone, the questions on the form about our relationship refers to you, the reader, and me, the author, Eric Dreshfield, and not the featured person in this post.) Just beware, by completing the form, you are giving me permission to use that information in a future post, as well as allowing me to interject some of my own thoughts into your responses!
And now I introduce the Salesforce Certified Administrator and Certified Force.com Developer, one half of the Nerdforce Podcast, and one of the "Limits" of Apex and the Limits, Salesforce MVP Nana Gregg.
What's your job title? Senior Salesforce Administrator, BRG – now part of JLL (EFD – BRG – now part of JLL. Why do I feel like singing "With a moo moo here, and a moo moo there, here a moo, there a moo, everywhere a moo moo…E I E I O!)
What does that mean you do? A little bit of this, a little bit of that! Seriously though, Our company runs the entire business (from lead to project to finance) on the platform. We have just over 500 users, with 5 companies in our org which means 5 currencies and 5 sets of corporate 'books'. I never was a Finance gal, but had to get up to speed quickly. It's impossible to implement an accounting solution without that knowledge. We have a lot of custom objects built to eliminate manual (excel) processes and I *try* to do most everything declaratively! Reporting, formula fields and building custom objects are my FAVE! I have another Admin on my team and my boss has started Trailhead so he can lend a hand as well! It's definitely a team effort. (EFD – I love how you are sharing the Trailhead love!)
How long have you been involved with Salesforce.com (as a customer and/or an employee)? I started as a Salesforce Admin in 2004 – I must have been about 12 at the time! (EFD – That sounds about right! I bet singing in the band helps keep you young.)
Bacon or sausage? It's Bacon or Nothing!
What's more important: Who you know, or what you know? Ooh this is a good one. I really think it is a combination of the two. I would not be where I am today without the support of my family and the Salesforce Community. What do I know? I know I need to go ask one of my Community buddies if I can't solve a problem! See? They go hand in hand! (EFD – Groovy! I say it in every blog post I write for this series, and I'll repeat it once again: For me, one of the greatest strengths of the Salesforce Ecosystem is its people and the connections that are shared. And I will admit that they really do go hand in hand, and regardless of where you start, one leads to the other!)
How did our relationship start, and when? I saw your posts in the community and on twitter, and at Dreamforce 14, I signed up for the Meet the MVPs event in the Admin Zone. I remember standing there like a pre-teen fangirl SO incredibly excited to meet all of these people who had helped guide me! I didn't get a selfie with you then, but am hoping for one this year! (EFD – I'm blushing now. This is the first time anyone said they were "fangirling" to meet me. Or did I misunderstand, and that was for MVPs in general? Selfie with Nana – hasn't that happened already? If not…lets DO IT at #DF16!)
And now the bonus question – What's one fact about you that few people know, that will surprise me and my blog readers? Hmm, surprise yall? A few years ago I won a Genuine 14 karat Gold plated Plastic Ship on a Stick during a Cruise for my karaoke rendition of Baby Got Back! (EFD – Hey! Maybe you should start a band! Oh, wait….)
You can find Nana on Twitter and be sure to follow Apex and the Limits too!


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Environmental Health and Safety Homepage / Root Pages / Chemical Safety
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The Chemical Safety Program is designed to minimize the health risk to employees, students, and the public from potential exposure to hazardous materials that are used in research laboratories. This web site is designed to inform researchers on proper chemical handling, safety precautions, and waste disposal.
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04/05/2014: U.S Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, assigned to the Battalion Landing Team, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an amphibious landing utilizing Assault Amphibious Vehicles in support of Exercise Ssang Yong 14 at Beach Landing Site Red, Pohang, the Republic of Korea, and March 29, 2014.
Exercise Ssang Yong 14 is conducted in the Republic of Korea to showcase a full spectrum of amphibious operations while showcasing sea-based power projection in the pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Motion Imagery by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Hug)
Credit:III Marine Expeditionary Force Combat Camera:3/29/14