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I think its important to have a free exchange of ideas. I wish to thank Ab over at Fakeologist for continuing to focus on the "Elite Gender Inversion Investigation" as this aspect of the transgender agenda would not have come to my attention, otherwise. I respect the work the folks over at Fakeologist are doing and do recommend the website. I respect the open minded approach Ab takes to Fakeology and his website is an excellent resource.
There is an element here that makes me think this is part of the show. I think the EGI YouTube channel promoted research is along the same lines as what appears to be the Flat Earth psychological operation. I think this is more community building material and I think this particular exercise might feed into other media operations and news stories that will lead to internet censorship. I do not mean to be paranoid. These pieces just seem to fit together so well. Consider this something to consider and nothing more.
The Transgender Agenda is Legal Celebrity Gossip:
"RICHARD SIMMONS Sues the Nat'l Enquirer THE SEX CHANGE STORY WAS A MALICIOUS LIE"
"2:25 PM PT -- The National Enquirer says Richard Simmons' lawsuit is ironic ... since he claims to support LGBTQ rights, and is now claiming he was defamed by its story he was transitioning to a woman."
Fake Richard Simmons Transgender Pictures Lead To Lawsuit
Does Some of The Transgender Agenda Lead To Censorship of The Internet?
Step by slow and considered step the careful turtle wins the race even if a century or two it takes.
Is this part of a YouTube based community building effort, like Flat Earth?
President Obama calls out Flat Earth and Alex Jones and Joan Rivers both claimed Michelle Obama was a man.
Alberta EinSTEIN - Theory of TRANNYTIVITY. source: Jon Humanity
A Social Agenda At Play?
Could this sort of "investigation" eventually lead to a call for laws banning internet "bullying"?
How is any of this logical? This is a joke, right?
People are free to speculate and to express their speculation as much as they like. People are also free to express what they think of such works of artifice. While I respect anyone who is willing to express opinions outside the mainstream, and while I would not want videos like these to stop being produced or anything like that, I wish to point out that I find this to be quite silly and comical. I can't take any of this "Elite Gender Inversion Investigation" seriously as it has no logical basis in reality and comes across as nothing but a comedic bit of farcical and somewhat offensive, humor. This seems to be a YouTube divide and conquer style effort. Whether Mr. Humanity knows it or not, he seems to be attempting to add a lot of noise to what is a serious subject. This seems like nonsense meant to drown out valid criticism of the transgender agenda which has to do with permanent body mutilation or not. Making unverifiable claims and then insisting these claims true, proves nothing at all. Whether the elite have access to more advanced options for body alteration and all the rest, is highly speculative imagining. A more rationale approach would be to research into publications like science journals and actual medical procedures and things like that. What evidence is there for any of these claims? A list of traits some person made and posted on the internet? Does that really make any sense at all? That is a far cry from demonstrable evidence. Cartoonish speculation proves nothing. The real agenda has nothing to do with what so-called elite and celebrity idol shepherds specifically do, and everything to do with the cultural manipulation agenda which seems bent on getting us all not to procreate. The transgender agenda eventually leads to neutered people. That is something that we have clear evidence for. This shows us too that the medical and fashion industries have profit motive to support this agenda.
Could This Be Case of Modern Internet Satire? An Alt Media Version of The Onion, or something more?
Very Funny Stuff: Warping Space/Time complete with antisemitic slogans. Is this modern propaganda?
Why would anyone in their right mind take someone telling them a man with a mustache is a woman, seriously? Even if it were somehow magically true, there is still not one shred of evidence to support such unverifiable and quite imaginative claims. This video only presents us with some photographs and a voice telling us that despite what we see, left is right and down is up, and we should be able to tell based upon such obvious vital evidence as arm size.
Maybe I should try this kind of reasoning and head over to the corner to play the lottery. I will pick six numbers with meaning to me and I will magically assume that my choices are correct. Hey, you never know, right? Maybe tomorrow I will be a millionaire with a big check to show for it!
Shouldn't one really at least have "one" shred of "rock" solid evidence to show before claiming Einstein was a woman?
Obviously Circular Reasoned Fallacy Can't Be Anything But Farce
How is looking at a bunch of photographs and video clips of celebrities and then claiming each one is the opposite gender an investigation? This is obviously intellectually dishonest and it obviously requires us to have absolutely no real experience with members of the opposite sex in real life, no understanding of how biology works, an unwillingness to do a simple Google search to see how and why this is just fallacy, and a complete willingness to suspend all disbelief and believe whatever a voice on a screen tells us. It occurs to me that only the inexperienced would even remotely find any of this serious. I think this more than likely an internet age, divide and conquer/sock puppet style, farce, which is why I think this work is an important area of study. The system relies on witting and unwitting agents. The whole point of cultural manipulation is to take advantage of our brain's mirror neural network and our all too human nature. Human see human do is a very real phenomena and we tend to unconsciously emulate all sorts of different behavior, so I am not accusing anyone of any conscious deception. This entire "investigation" relies on ignoring the fact that both genders share traits and we all have a balance of testosterone and estrogen in our bodies. Our bodies produce these substances and our bodies also change as we age. We are all different and we all have different balances of these chemicals, Confusing secondary gender traits with primary ones is as dishonest as the transgender agenda. Claiming the Ancient Chinese figured out hormones ages ago is proof of nothing when we know that the human body naturally produce such hormones and not everyone has the same balance of them. Secondary gender traits are not the same as the primary ones and are evidence of nothing.
Secondary sex characteristic - Wikipedia
An Anti-Fertility Agenda Exposed:
Bill Nye, the Orwellian Propaganda Guy source: Truthstream Media
A Social Investigation:
This "investigation" also seems to rely on a form of celebrity worship, as we would be encouraged to star gaze to see if we can "spot the tranny".
A Social Agenda At Play?
Could this sort of "investigation" eventually lead to a call for laws banning internet "bullying"?
Google: "celebrity bullied online for being transgender"
Will a living celebrity one day point to a YouTube video or a blog post that claims they are the opposite gender from the one everyone knows them as? Joan Rivers famously claimed on camera that Michelle Obama was a man, This is clearly part of the mainstream media agenda and part of the noise machine. Alex Jones would also claim Michelle Obama was a man. Guess what? There is no reason to believe either propagandist. Do not buy into any of it. It is all news media noise. All part of the show.
Unless you can go and verify these claims, it is pointless to get into it. We can argue forever over things we can't verify. For example, I agree that someone like Bill Clinton can get away with murder, but I do not agree that the man is guilty of the crime of murder. All we have are layers of media noise. We can't verify any of that and we know that there can be simulated victims and that the government enjoys engaging in military simulations. We also know the Military basically controls all forms of media. We know the news and Hollywood work for the government, whether the individual talent knows what role they play or not. What we can do is show how people can be above the law whether by royal birth, diplomatic immunity, privilege, wealth and access, or National Security clearance. Alex Jones seems to enjoy the role he plays and he already helped the system out with his role in Pizzagate and he has gone out of his way to appear looney tunes, so is this question really out of bounds?
Celebrities and Cyberstalkers: The Dark Side of Fame in the Internet ...
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"The gunman who fired shots in a Washington D.C. pizzeria in December supposedly in response to the false "Pizzagate" conspiracy pleaded guilty on Friday to weapons and assault charges in a deal with federal prosecutors."
Pizzagate Gunman Pleads Guilty to Comet Ping Pong Shooting | Time ...
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Transgender Teen Who Fought Bullying Online Commits Suicide ...
Apr 10, 2015 - Transgender Teen Who Fought Bullying Online Commits Suicide ... trans teen Leelah Alcorn, who committed suicide after being forced to meet ...
"Blogger forced to pay 'substantial sum' to Melania Trump in defamation lawsuit"
"A Maryland blogger has been forced to pay a "substantial sum" to Melania Trump as part of a settlement for a defamation lawsuit over an article containing unsubstantiated claims that the first lady once worked as an escort, her lawyers announced Tuesday."
Blogger forced to pay 'substantial sum' to Melania Trump in ...
Fake court case or Real Court Case: Either Way New Laws Can Get Made
"Fake Richard Simmons Transgender Pictures Lead To Lawsuit"
"Fitness guru Richard Simmons sued notorious tabloid the National Enquirer Monday over a series of stories that purported to detail his transition from male to female. Simmons filed a libel complaint in court against the National Enquirer, Radar Online and American Media Inc.
"National Enquirer and Radar Online have miscalculated," the complaint said, according to a copy obtained by the Hollywood Reporter. "The National Enquirer and Radar Online have cheaply and crassly commercialized and sensationalized an issue that ought to be treated with respect and sensitivity."
The suit brought four counts of libel and an invasion of privacy-false light charge. It also alleged that Simmons' former associate, Mauro Oliveira, "blackmailed, extorted and stalked him," though it did not name him as a defendant in the suit.
Simmons, 68, has not been seen in public since February 2014, a fact the National Enquirer apparently used as evidence of his secret transition. The Enquirer published a cover story detailing a sex change complete with photographs it claimed to be of Simmons and several other stories were published between June 2016 and March 2017 detailing the explicit details of his purported transition from male to female."
"2:25 PM PT -- The National Enquirer says Richard Simmons' lawsuit is ironic ... since he claims to support LGBTQ rights, and is now claiming he was defamed by its story he was transitioning to a woman."
22-Year-Old Transgender Woman Dies After Ingesting 'Suicide Seeds ...
Mar 2, 2016 - Celebrity. 22-Year-Old Transgender Woman Dies After Ingesting ... she was being bullied online after coming out on the [Internet], and it wasn't ...
Celebrities Share Experiences With Bullies in Wake of Teen Suicides ...
Oct 7, 2010 - "I just kept hearing of these teens committing suicide because they were bullied for being gay, and my own nephew in New Jersey recently ...
Taylor Alesena: Transgender teen takes her own life after constant ...
www.mirror.co.uk › News › World news › Bullying
Apr 9, 2015 - Taylor Alesana Dead: Taylor Alesana, who took her own life. She was bullied by her classmates for being transgender (Photo: ...
Social media, celebrities, and transgender youth - CBS News
Mar 25, 2017 - Transgender and gender non-conforming youth are finding a community of ... " Being able to meet people online is just so incredible, because it makes you feel ... a contrast to the higher likelihood of bullying teens face online.
Consider The Context:
Are we seeing a (somewhat) long term agenda acted out before our eyes? Please watch this:
We Are Watching The Long Game to Total Censorship Play Out source; Truthstream Media
Teen cyber bully pain: One in five bullied online | The Courier-Mail
The Empty Appeal To External Authority Works Every Time: "The Internet Changed Everything!"
Fictionalized information is spread like a cancer throughout the media and the minds of too many of us. Fake events eventually lead to real laws. The system is patient and the minds that manage the world never seem to tire of Orwellian Californian nightmare dreaming. Think of all the fake news that most take to be very real and horrific events. Columbine, Sandy Hook, The Boston Marathon, 9/11, The Pong Pizza Place shooting, and all the rest. Drip by drip these stories add up over time. The agenda seems to be clear,
"This summer, American Psychologist, the official journal of the American Psychological Association, released a special issue on the topic of bullying and victimization. Bullying is, presumably, as old as humanity, but research into it is relatively young: in 1997, when Susan Swearer, one of the issue's two editors, first started studying the problem, she was one of the first researchers in the United States to do so. Back then, only four states had official statutes against bullying behavior, and the only existing longitudinal work had come out of Scandinavia, in the seventies. After Columbine, however, the landscape changed. The popular narrative at the time held that the shooters, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, had been bullied, and that idea—which has since been challenged—prompted a nationwide conversation about bullying, which researchers around the country began studying in earnest. This special issue marks one of the first attempts to systematically review what we've learned in the last two decades—and, especially, to explore whether and how the Internet has changed the bullying landscape."
How the Internet Has Changed Bullying - The New Yorker
Consider The Power of News Headlines, News Pundits and Celebrity Have To Effect Real Behavior Change:
Is This A Slow And Steady Drumbeat Driven, Pied Piper March To Censorship?
'Ghostbusters' Co-Star Leslie Jones Leaves Twitter After Online ...
Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei leaves Twitter over racist tweets - NY ...
Social Media | Blog | StopBullying.gov
Celebrities and Cyberstalkers: The Dark Side of Fame in the Internet ...
Isn't "Internet Bullying" in the eye of the beholder?
What ever happened to "Sticks and Stones Can Hurt Me, But Names Never Will?
Oh yea, all the fake news "happened" and white washed common sense all away.


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25 July 2017
University venturing: 2017 first half review
Analysis: January to June 2017
Author: Thierry Heles, editor
Global University Venturing's last issue before the summer provides an opportunity to look back at the first six months of the year – as the data reveals, it has been a busy period with activity picking up significantly towards the end of the second quarter.
That increased activity, however, appears not to have translated into a boost for the total amount of capital raised compared with the same period last year. Although there were 44 deals in June, they amounted to only $365.3m of transaction value – a drop of nearly $90m from May.
Overall, both the first and second quarters of 2017 underperformed all quarters in 2016, when the lowest figure, the second quarter, was close to $1.4bn.
One factor remains constant – healthcare-related spinouts have made up both the largest number of deals and the biggest combined sums for every quarter since January 2016 – illustrating how important life sciences remains to the university innovation ecosystem, having been responsible for most tech transfer activity for decades before institutions shifted their focus to include other departments.
In the first half of 2017, healthcare-related deals were responsible for the largest total each month apart from May, when IT won out. This temporary boost is perhaps no surprise, as the sector has consistently ranked second in each quarter since tghe second quarter of 2016 – the exception was the first quarter of that year, when IT towered over healthcare with $966m, compared with the latter's $619m.
There is a caveat here – despite IT receiving more capital, healthcare was still the winner when it came to the number of deals. Indeed, the reason for IT's high figure that month was the acquisition of Lattice Data, a deep data analytics spinout of Stanford University, which was acquired by consumer technology company Apple for $200m.
How are these deals distributed around the globe? The US is the single largest generator of transactions – with 82 deals and $999.2m in aggregate value, the country is almost unassailable and so far there are no indications that this will change in the short or medium term.
The one to watch, however, is Australia. Global University Venturing has counted a total of 38 deals there between 2013 and 2016. With six deals so far this year, it may look like the country will achieve the same number of investments over the next three years, but several developments this year should give universities down-under a significant boost, not least UK-based commercialisation firm IP Group's aggressive expansion into the country with $264m in firing power.
Uniseed, the venture fund backed by universities in Melbourne, Sydney, New South Wales (UNSW) and Queensland, as well as research institute Csiro, launched a A$20m ($15m) fund that will make follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies. Uniseed has also yet to invest its third fund fully, launched in late 2015 with A$50m. By March this year, the fund had deployed only A$4m.
All those initiatives add to the Australian government's A$1bn in funding, announced in April last year but likely to start making a bigger impact over coming years. In addition, Uniseed led the pack with three deals involving universities outside North America, Europe and Asia.
In Europe, German public-private partnership High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) shared first place with Touchstone Innovations, the commercialisation firm spun out of Imperial College London, currently opposing a hostile takeover attempt by peer IP Group. While IP Group may appear lower down the list, the firm acquired Parkwalk Advisors in December 2016 so is actually doing better than the figures suggest.
It is also interesting to note that of the top 10 backers – minus angel investors – of university spinouts in the first half, two are government-backed entities – HTGF and the Scottish Investment Bank, the investment arm of economic development agency Scottish Enterprise.
In the US and Canada, spinout-focused investment firm Osage University Partners led the field with eight deals, followed by commercialisation firm Allied Minds – an intriguing development, as the latter has made headlines so far this year primarily thanks to a crashing stock after it divested from seven spinouts. The appointment of Jill Smith, first as interim CEO in March, then as permanent chief executive in May, and the hiring of Simon Davidson as executive vice-president at the end of June, should set the firm on course for more positive headlines in the second half of this year. Davidson was formerly a managing partner at In-Q-Tel, the non-profit investment affiliate of the US intelligence community.
In Asia, meanwhile, Tsinghua University was responsible for two deals, leading a list of venture capital entities and a couple of corporates.
Stanford University, largely due to the aforementioned acquisition of Lattice Data, saw its spinouts involved in $340.1m worth of deals. Similarly impressive is that Stanford also accounted for the largest number of deals, with 15.
Hearteningly, the triple helix appears to be well and truly alive, with a healthy mix of investors participating in funding rounds for spinouts. The money has to come from somewhere, of course, and institutions were busy raising 23 new funds in the first half of 2017 – not least Tsinghua University, which revealed a $17.4bn commitment to its ecosystem in April. Notwithstanding that outlier, there was a significant uptick in activity in June, when funds totalling $778m were launched – more than any other month.
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Jimmie Durham: «God's Children, God's Poems»
The artist, poet, author and political activist Jimmie Durham (b. 1940) began his career in the USA. There, alongside campaigning for the rights of indigenous peoples, he developed a sculptural and performance-based way of working, in which he also addresses ethical issues and nationalist narratives. Durham became internationally famous in the 1980s, especially for his sculptures and installations deconstructing state mythologies. For the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst he realizes the project God's Children, God's Poems (2017), which explores the relationship between humans and nature.
Collection on Display: «Rituals»
The exhibition format Collection on Display presents works from the collection of the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst as a threepart themed series with the title Communities, Rules and Rituals. The starting point for the third exhibition is the examination of rituals as performancebased aesthetic events that have the potential to demonstrate social order, as well as to temporarily override it.
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6 p.m. Speeches by Heike Munder (director Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst and curator of the exhibition) and Nadia Schneider Willen (collection curator, Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst)
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A fire extinguisher is an essential tool for your home but it can be difficult to know which one will be the most effective.
Types of Fire
Common household fires fall under Class A, B, or C fires. Class A Fires consist of ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, trash or fabric. Class B Fires consist of flammable liquid or gas such as gas or natural gas. Water in any form should never be used for this type of fire as it can cause the flames to spread. Type C Fires are electrical. They are caused by short circuits or an overload on electric cables. Water should not be used on this type of fire either.
What Should I Use?
The best option is a multipurpose or an ABC fire dry powder fire extinguisher to cover all of your bases. The important thing to look for is the UL rating when choosing an extinguisher for your home. The UL rating can be found on the side of the fire extinguisher or in the specifications online. For example, Amerex's B402 5lb ABC fire extinguisher has a rating of 3A:40B:C versus a fire extinguisher for your local big box home improvement store has a rating of 2A:10B:C.
OSHA explains it simply – the UL rating is broken down into Class A and Class B:C ratings. These numerical ratings allow you to compare the relative extinguishing effectiveness of various fire extinguishers. For example, an extinguisher that is rated 4A:20B:C indicates the following:
- The A rating is a water equivalency rating. Each A is equivalent to 1 1/4 gallons of water. 4A = 5 gallons of water.
- The B:C rating is equivalent to the amount of square footage that the extinguisher can cover, handled by a professional. 20 B:C = 20 square feet of coverage.
- C indicates it is suitable for use on electrically energized equipment.
Size Does Matter
Fire extinguisher weight descriptions refer to the amount/weight of extinguishing agent inside the cylinder and do not include the weight of the cylinder. Usually bigger is better, but if it's too heavy for someone in your house like an elderly person or a child to use, you may want to take the following into consideration:
A 2.5 lb fire extinguisher's actual weight is 6 lbs. Best for: Vehicle or small kitchen
We recommend: Rechargeable model with mounting hardware to keep it from bouncing around your car.
A 5 lb fire extinguisher's actual weight is 10 lbs. Best for: Kitchen, Laundry Room and/or each floor of your home as recommended by the NFPA.
We recommend: Rechargeable model with hose.
We recommend: Rechargeable model with hose.
A 10 lb fire extinguisher's actual weight is 18 lbs.
Best for: Garage or home workshop.
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Experts advise to learn how to use your fire extinguisher before an emergency occurs. Use the acronym PASS to help you remember how to use your extinguisher and the order of steps you need to take to extinguisher the fire.
A – Aim the chemical at the source of the flames not the flames themselves. Stand back at least 6 feet from the fire (or as directed on the extinguisher's label).
S – Squeeze the trigger. Hold the extinguisher upright.
S – Sweep the flame source until the extinguisher is empty. A rechargeable extinguisher can be refilled after use.


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Heterochrony in Avian Brain Development Georg F. Striedter Department of Neurobiology & Behavior and Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory, University of California, Irvine. Result #2 - The optic tectum is consistently smaller in budgerigars than in quail or chicks. The Question.
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Heterochrony in Avian Brain DevelopmentGeorg F. StriedterDepartment of Neurobiology & Behavior and Center for the Neurobiology of Learning & Memory, University of California, Irvine
Result #2 - The optic tectum is consistently smaller in budgerigars than in quail or chicks
The Question
Result #1 - Chicken time runs fast
How does evolution change development to generate diverse adult brains?
Although the illustrated embryos are all 6 days old, the chicken embryo (B) is considerably larger and more mature than the quail embryo (A) or the budgerigar embryo (C). Scale bar = 1 mm.
Optic Tectum
The Approach
Quantify brain region growth in embryos of different species
The Species
This suggests a species difference in how much tissue is initially allocated to become optic tectum.
Developmental Stage
Brain Size
Result #3 - Telencephalic neurogenesis appears selectively delayed in the budgerigar
Northern Bobwhite Quail
The budgerigar telencephalon goes through a relative growth spurt between days 6 and 7.
Domestic Chicken (White Leghorn strain)
If you stretch chicken time by 40%, then chickens are pretty much like bobwhite quail, in terms of when they reach a given stage (Hamburger-Hamilton) and a given brain (or body) size.
Growth Spurt
Time to hatching: 18, 23, and 21 days
Adult Brain Allometry
This growth spurt could be due to budgerigars selectively in-creasing telencephalic cell cycle rate or selectively delaying telencephalic neurogenesis. The latter hypothesis is supported by the following observation:
Cumulative BrdU Labeling
The proliferative cell layer (PCL) is thinner in budgerigars (A-C) than in quail (D-F) at 6 days of incubation, even though the remaining brain's maturity is similar in both species.
Scale = 500 µm for A&D, 50µm for others.
Tc ~ 10 hrs
The Conclusion
The brains of embryonic birds vary a) in overall growth rate, b) in how much tissue is initially allocated to the various brain regions, and c) in neurogenesis timing.
We are now using cumulative BrdU labeling to test the hypothesis that brain cell cycle times are 40% faster in chickens than quail.


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Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Suing The New York Government? Exceptions And Extensions To Statutes of Limitation / Notification Periods
Recently, we featured a blog about the statute of limitations when suing a New York municipal entity or authority. However, there are exceptions to the rule and motion practices you can attempt to pursue if none of those exceptions apply. These statutes of limitations and the statutory period of notice of claims are tricky depending on the nature of the claim and the legal status of the claimant, so consult an attorney immediately should you choose to sue a New York municipal entity or authority.
If your claim against a New York municipal entity or authority involves a claim by an infant (person under the age of 18) or a person who is legally incompetent, the time to file a Notice of Claim remains 90 days, but the time to bring suit is tolled pursuant to CPLR 208. However, any derivative claim by a parent or guardian is still governed by the normal statute of limitations that, depending on the entity or authority, is between a year and one year and ninety days.
If your claim against a New York municipal entity or authority involves a claim for wrongful death, the time to file a Notice of Claim accrues from the date of appointment of an executor or administrator of the decedent's estate. The statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim against a New York municipal entity or authority is extended to 2 years from date of death.
However, a Notice of Claim for the decedent's conscious pain and suffering must be made within 90 days from the date of death, and the claim must be filed within the normal year and ninety day period after date of death. Failing to recognize the difference is a common misstep for litigants.
If your claim does not involve the above, and you miss the 90-day Notice of Claim filing period, you will need judicial intervention to bring your claim. To have a chance of having a Court grant you leave to file a late Notice of Claim, your application must be brought within the applicable statute of limitation period, you must prove that the New York municipal entity or authority obtained actual written notice of the incident at issue within the 90-day period and that the filing of a Notice of Claim will not prejudice the New York municipal entity or authority.
If you are going to sue a New York municipal entity or authority, you better find an attorney who knows the exceptions and extensions that apply to the correct statute of limitations and notification periods.
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The Chattanooga Marriott Downtown has been named the Official Tournament Hotel for the 2015 DecoTurf High School Tennis Team Championships presented by Icy Hot. The 340+ room property is situated in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga. The amenities at this 3.5-star property include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers, wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge applies),and 32-inch LCD televisions equipped with premium satellite channels. All accommodations provide ergonomic chairs and phones with voice mail. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Additional amenities include an iron and ironing board and clock radios. In addition, amenities available on request include refrigerators, a turndown service, and hypo-allergenic bedding and daily housekeeping service. All rooms have beautiful city or mountain views.
The hotel has partnered with the event to provide teams with a discounted rate of $109.00 plus taxes per night. The hotel is also offering a discounted breakfast buffet included in the room rate for $129.00 plus taxes per night. The property received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2014. With convenient access to the complimentary electric shuttle route you have quick and easy access to all the downtown Chattanooga attractions and restaurants. The hotel also offers quick access to both tournament sites with a commute of 8 minutes to Baylor School and 15 minutes to Champions Club.
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This picture doesn't show it, but verse one actually says, "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus..." He says he's an apostle of Christ by the will of God. He wasn't an apostle on his own faith. Christ appeared to Saul, a Pharisee, on the road to Damascus, and asked him, "Saul, why are you persecuting Me?" (Acts 9) You see, Saul loved to execute Christians. But his encounter with the Lord changed his mind -- and his name -- to Paul. Therefore, it was GOD'S will, not his own, that he became an apostle of Christ.
This verse is mind-boggling. I will likely remember it always since it has struck such a chord with me. We have EVERY spiritual blessing in the heavenly places through Christ. Not some, not most, but ALL. That floors me. Every blessing in Heaven is ours right now. We are sons (and daughters) of the Most High. And with that comes a GREAT inheritance. But it's not for a future "someday", but today. We are co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17).
And we come to another glorious nugget of truth. God chose us in Christ before He made CREATION. That oughta humble a few of us! Wow. He knew me before Genesis 1:1. He chose me in Christ to be without fault. Let me just pause for a sec to post this pic:
Oh yeah, proclaim it! If you're a believer, He CHOSE you before the foundations of the world! Before He hung a single star! Okay, let's move on.
Why did God choose us? It has always been His plan to adopt us through Christ! How amazing is that? When Moses climbed Mt. Sinai, it was always God's plan to adopt you in Christ. When Noah filled the Ark, when Solomon built the temple, when Boaz married Ruth. ALWAYS God's plan. That means YOU have always been God's plan as well, meaning there has never been a time in eternity-past when God didn't know you and love you. For those of us who often wonder "why me?" The answer is "because it gave Him great pleasure."
The Beloved is Christ. We are accepted by God through Him.
This verse tells us HOW we are accepted through Christ -- our redemption comes through His blood by the grace of God.
The "mystery" of His will according to His good pleasure was what we just read back in verse 1:4 - the mystery was adopting us (gentiles) as sons and daughters!
Again, Paul re-iterates that God predestined us to be sons for the purpose of His will, so that we who were first to believe in Him will bring Him glory. Seriously, how blessed are we as the Bride of Christ? Not only do we have all spiritual blessings in heavenly places, but we were CHOSEN by God, before creation, to be adopted into His family through Christ. Being co-heirs with Christ is an astounding inheritance. Revelation 3:21 says we will be allowed to sit on His Throne! We have the authority of GOD behind us. Not in the future, but right NOW. This knowledge sheds new light on Romans 8:31 - If God is for us, who can be against us?
If we're chosen by God and called by God to be adopted children of God, then no power in this universe can stop us, because we have His authority to back us!
Because we were chosen, called, and adopted, we have thus been SEALED by the Holy Spirit, who is the promise of our redemption - our glorification upon the Rapture of the Church, also known as the Resurrection. Being "sealed" means that nothing can break the seal. If God chose us, called us, and adopted us, then He seals us as well, and we can never be lost to Him.
Here, Paul thanks God for the Ephesians, likely thanking Him for choosing, calling, and adopting them into His family.
Paul YEARNS for all the brethren to know what their inheritance is in Christ as children of God. He prays for the eyes of their hearts to be opened so they can know the secrets, the intimate knowledge of this mystery, and the riches of this GLORIOUS inheritance we are given in Christ. We're not just saved from sins, brethren. We're elevated ABOVE the angels! Given the very authority of Christ because we are one with Him as His Body. We will one day become like Him in glorified bodies and rule and reign with Him in His millennial Kingdom. We are kings. (Revelation 1:6, 1 Peter 2:9) And He is our King. The King of kings.
(No pretty picture for these verses, but they couldn't be left out. Notice Christ is seated at God's right hand in the HEAVENLY PLACES. Where do we get all spiritual blessings from in verse 1:3? Yup. Christ is FAR ABOVE every other authority in the universe -- and above every name -- even in the age to come.
And here's the clencher of the entire chapter! God placed all things under Christ's FEET and appointed Him to be HEAD over all for the church - His Body. Does a HEAD have FEET? No, but the BODY does! The Body of Christ is His hands, His feet, His eyes, and His ears in this world. We are one with Christ through the sacrifice He made for us because He became our sin and we became His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). When we first believed, His sacrifice bonded us and sealed us to Him forever. He has authority over us as the Head, but we are His Body, carrying out His authority in this world. Which means, if God has placed all things under His feet, they are under OURS as well, because WE ARE HIS FEET!!
I just ADORE the book of Ephesians! And it only gets better... Ask the Spirit to open your eyes and re-read it. Chapter 2 is just as amazing!


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Joe Koziol was a free agent, no longer wanted by the Cleveland Crunch, when he returned to Baltimore in 1991.
A native of Passaic, N.J., Koziol had spent his college years here, at Loyola. He was the third player taken in the 1989 Major Soccer League draft, but after two seasons Cleveland didn't re-sign him.
"I thought I was done," Koziol said of his pro indoor soccer career. "I figured I'd come to Baltimore and settle down, work up a resume and find a real job."


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Deposits are on the move. The customers who walk into a branch are the lifeblood of any bank broker. And despite banks trying to make their customers "sticky," some people are finally getting fed up and leaving. To be sure, some banks will be the winners in this exchange, but some will lose. Which side will yours be on? The following is a first-hand account of American Banker's Kevin Wack trying to move his bank accounts.
During the Great Depression, many Americans responded to financial cataclysm by stuffing cash inside their mattresses. This time, we're taking less extreme measures. We're merely moving our money to another bank. While undoubtedly a smarter choice, it's proving to be considerably more complicated than many expected. First there's the process of choosing a new bank. Then there's the need to open a new account and figure out how to disentangle every part of your life from your old bank. Finally, it's necessary to cut ties with the old place without incurring any costly fees.
Clearly, the number of Americans who are switching banks is now on the rise as many customers of large banks, long accustomed to free checking accounts, will soon get hit by a wave of new fees.
Bank of America's $5-per-month debit-card fee has gotten the most attention, but in the wake of a new regulation that limits the amount of revenue generated when consumers use their debit cards, other big banks are instituting their own charges.
These fees are part of a strategy by some large banks to shed certain customers, especially those who don't maintain hefty balances and don't have a mortgage or another important relationship with the bank. Small banks, credit unions and Internet banks are likely to benefit the most.
In 2010, U.S. banks with $50 billion or more in assets lost about 4 million more customers than they gained, according to an estimate by Michael Moebs, an economist and chief executive of Moebs Services Inc. This year, he estimates that those same banks will lose 9 million to 12 million more customers than they add. "And the small guys are getting them," Moebs said in an interview. "There's no doubt about it."
When I moved to Washington, D.C. in late 2008, I opened checking and savings accounts at B of A. My decision was based entirely on convenience. B of A's ATMs were ubiquitous and it had a branch right outside my subway stop. I didn't have a mortgage or a B of A credit card, so the Charlotte-based bank's only real ability to profit from my business was the revenue it collected every time I used my debit card.
When the news came that B of A would charge me $5 for each month that I made at least one purchase with my debit card, I decided to vote with my feet.
But I learned that it can be hard to comparison shop for a bank. As Ed Mierzwinski, consumer director for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, later told me in an interview, the 1991 federal law that requires banks to publish their fee schedules did not contemplate a world in which consumers shop online so banks are not required to provide that information on their websites.
And even if they did, I probably wouldn't have done much research. Instead I fell back on convenience. And the bank closest to my home was TD Bank.
Initially I tried to enroll in a new account on TD Bank's website. I felt pretty sure that I didn't make any errors, but for whatever reason, the application didn't get processed. This is not an uncommon experience, according to a report released this week by Javelin Strategy & Research. "Only 53% of consumers who applied online to open a checking account succeeded in opening and funding the account. The remaining applicants met with frustration," stated the report, which is based on data from more than 5,000 consumers in March 2011. "About 17% were able to open an account but were unable to fund it, 25% abandoned the process, and 5% of applicants said their applications were rejected."
Two days later, I walked into my neighborhood TD Bank branch, where it took about 20 minutes to open a checking account. When I tried to switch the direct deposit of my paychecks to my new bank, I learned this process would take four to six weeks. But I was lucky not to have any monthly bills that were being automatically deducted from my checking account. These regular deductions are one of the biggest hassles that consumers face when they switch banks.
Consumers must contact the cable company, the electric company, and so on, and one by one, update their payment methods. "You get hooked on not having to deal with the phone company and electric company and everyone else you send bills to every month," Mierzwinski said, "and it's obviously something that the banks rely on to keep you sticky."
ACH payments have grown from 7.9% of all non-cash transactions in 2000 to 18.5% in 2009, according to research by Moebs Services. That figure is projected to grow to 28% in 2020, surpassing credit cards.
Next came the final step in the process of switching banks, which can also be treacherous. In some cases, banks charge customers fees for closing their accounts early. These fees generally apply to accounts that have been open for less than 180 days, according to Mierzwinski.
In addition, consumers who are in the midst of disputing fees that the bank says they owe can encounter problems getting approved to open an account at a new bank. These obstacles would be addressed by legislation introduced recently in the House of Representatives by Rep. Brad Miller, D-N.C. The bill would give consumers the right to close a checking or savings account at no charge. It would also prohibit banks from reporting closed accounts as delinquent solely as a result of overdraft and other fees.
Although Miller's legislation has the support of some consumer groups, its prospects in the Republican-led House appear dim. And even some consumer advocates feel that legislation is not the right way to address the ways that banks can make it painful for their customers to leave.
Kathleen Day, spokeswoman for the Center for Responsible Lending, said that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau should look at the issue, rather than Congress. "Having legislation for every twist and turn is just an inefficient way to stamp out bad banking practices," she said.
In banking, inertia has traditionally been worth a lot. According to a recent study by J.D. Power and Associates, even among people who were very dissatisfied with their banks, nearly 40% had no plans to switch. "So people will tolerate a lot before they finally decide to switch," said Michael Beird, the director of banking services at J.D. Power and Associates.
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Open Thread: Talk About What Matters Most to You
Discuss and debate the issues that mean the most to you.
Just as there are 50 shades of gray, there are a lot of shades of religion. And I think a lot of us have a hard time expressing that. We don't all necessarily fit into orthodox or reform. A lot of us gravitate somewhere toward the middle.
A few years ago, I somehow received NYC infamy due to my outrage that New York Fashion Week overlapped with the Jewish High Holidays — it was a small example of a larger problem: my constant difficult position at having pride in my faith and yet not being a super-orthodox observer. Did I have the right to complain and feel this anger when I was likely going to be on social media and watching TV on the actual solemn holiday? Was I not "Jewish enough" to fight this fight?
The NYFW issue is not one this year (though it ended up being one again in the years that followed), but my shades of gray continue to be. My problem, whether we speak of taxes (often quarterly estimated taxes are due on the high holy days) or fashion week (kind of the same thing, in a sense!), is one that simply doesn't impact many others, including non-observant or secular Jews who will be going about their days as usual.
It's hard to express to people, though, because I'm not a super-religious girl. I eat shellfish; I work on Shabbat. However, there are certain major holidays — the high holidays and Passover, for example — that I keep to the letter. And I wonder if doing so makes me selectively religious.
I think most of us create a customized doctrine within our religion. I grew up in a kosher home but knew all long my own home would not be kosher once I aged out of it. I had a bat mitzvah and don't eat pork, but I'm pretty sure I'll be eating cheeseburgers and canoodling with a non-Jew for the foreseeable future.
I do use the internet on Rosh Hashanah. I do engage in social media. I do not work, or spend money, or travel. Does that make me religious? Or totally not observant at all? Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with doctrine. It has to do with whom you ask.
I think the concept of religion has a lot of gray areas. I have friends who swear they are not remotely active on social media or technology on the high holidays and yet right now, I see them as currently online in my Facebook messenger list. And you know what? That is their business. If they want to be online, be online: I am. But are they pretending not to be for OTHER Jews vs. for God? That's something else. Because I know that I'm engaging in technology, but I also know there's no reason to LIE about it. I will never, ever see how PRETENDING to be a better Jew makes you a better Jew. God knows what you are doing. Isn't that the whole point?
I think a lot of us really do pick and choose the religious beliefs and the capacities therein, in order to prove some sort of point. And it'd endlessly confusing. A study released earlier this week referred to how a lot of Christians, for example, define their own their own beliefs outside of the traditional barriers of the faith. They may believe that there's no such thing as Satan, or even believe in the Bible, or Jesus, but yet still define themselves as Christian.
The à la carte approach to religion is more common than a lot of us may realize, and I believe that a large part of continuation of a tradition is dependent on allowance to make our own guidelines that work for us within it. I have some strictly religious friends and I know if my being Jewish depended on doing all that they do on a given day or week as a component of their commitment, I'd not be able to do it.
The relationship between the religious and the non-religious can at times be judgmental — I'm guilty of it myself, not ever keeping Shabbat and yet judging my friends who are going to work or vacation as usual on the major holy days — but I think all of our shades of religion, so to speak, contribute to the continuation of the Jewish character.
I don't think it's a Jewish thing, either, mind you. I have Christian friends that will celebrate Christmas but haven't been to church in years. Are they as devout as others? Of course not. But what they do still has value and importance. To themselves and to their society.
Always, though, my customized level of observance has been met with confusion. I've had orthodox friends who think secretly consider me to be secular, and non-Jewish friends who hear how strictly I adhere to the kosher rules of Passover and exclaim, "I didn't know you were super religious!" Ultimately, I'm the maker of my own doctrine as I go along, fulfilling what feels right to me.
To me, I've always been far more concerned with being a good, honest human than not mixing milk and meat — but I'll always absolutely respect the kosher rules of anyone I am spending time with. But maintaining the traditions are incredibly important to me. I believe in holidays and respecting the customs of the history of our people.
So, I'll light my Hanukkah candles and bake a traditional Rosh Hashanah challah — but I just may be up to meet you for some treif when the holiday's over.


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Each week we come together to enjoy our fellowship in Christ over a meal and learn in the community of Christ.
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I bless this day and the endless opportunities it offers me to share wisdom and truth, to extend compassion and understanding, to manifest patience and love toward all the students entrusted to my care – my star-children.
I bless myself in my willingness to assume full responsibility (i.e. the ability to respond with creativity and love) for any situation that develops in the classroom, to handle tensions non-violently, and generate productive relationships with parents and staff alike.
I bless my ability to discern the divine and the good in every child/student, however contrary the outward appearance, to manifest steadfast poise and unruffled calm whatever the threats to discipline and orderly discussion in the classroom.
I bless the students in their desire to learn and progress, in their capacity to contribute positively to the atmosphere of the class, to cooperate with and help fellow classmates, and above all to resist peer and other pressure which would entice or push them to taking drugs of any kind.
Above all, I bless myself in my ability to produce exciting courses that stretch students' intellects, strengthen their sense of values and morality, develop their highest sense of vision, world-citizenship and an authentic desire to be of service to their community and all humanity.


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Being part of Gallagher means being part of an enduring partnership with the community we work and play in around the globe.
We're proud of our partnerships with a variety of sporting, arts and community events. Whilst we support many initiatives all over the world, a large percentage of our sponsorship dollar goes to the local communities in which the lion's share of our workforce is based.
At Gallagher, we like to produce benefits that extend beyond building our business. We must also address the difficult challenges that many people in our further afield communities face.
As such, Gallagher is a supporter of ChildFund which aims to improve the circumstances of the world's most deprived, excluded and vulnerable children and their communities.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing - United States
Supporting people local to our Kansas City office is very important to us, and as such we're proud to have partnered with Hillcrest Transitional Housing which provides housing, food and clothing to families on the verge of being homeless. Our recent donation has provided a play area for the children who come through this programme.
New Zealand
Gallagher is a sponsor of the Avantidrome, based in Cambridge, New Zealand. The Avantidrome provides our local communities with the opportunity to experience the thrill of riding an indoor track and gives them the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
This hospice provides essential care and support for people with a life limiting illness and their families and friends - completely free of charge. It also has a paediatric service, Rainbow Place, which supports children, young people and their families through serious illness.
Gallagher is a major sponsor of the 2012 Super 15 rugby champions, Gallagher Chiefs. Based in Hamilton, the rugby franchise encompasses players from the greater Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Counties-Manukau.
Other Sponsorships
Gallagher is a major supporter of education facilities in the community including the Gallagher Wintec Huband the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts at The University of Waikato.
Gallagher also endeavours to provide support for as wide a variety of community initiatives as is possible and has proudly sponsored other organisations, events and facilities such as Women's Refuge, Waikato Breast Cancer, Drop your Boss, Rowing High Performance Centre, Gallagher Aquatic Centre, numerous individuals with disabilities, and the New Zealand Police. In addition, we support our own staff with various initiatives.


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If you've ever asked the question, shall I pay off my mortgage or put more in super, this is for you.
Usually in the morning reading run, which comes before the morning breakfast and school run, the media turns up a few gems. This morning's find in a financial institution newsletter aimed at clients, was more lump of rock than diamond.
One could reasonably assume, given the source, that this article exists for the purpose of selling a financial product. What it completely ignores is the fact that life often gets in the way of smarty pants plans.
Have a quick read below, I've added a pragmatic view at the end.
Question to financial insitution from, "A Reader"
"We have a modest mortgage and I work full-time. I'm wondering whether I should pay more off my home loan or make additional super contributions?"
Answer from venerable financial institution
"…Many people think they should pay off their mortgage before they save more for retirement. But this rule of thumb is somewhat simplistic, especially when it comes to comparisons with super.
Home loan repayments are usually made with income that's been taxed at your marginal rate of up to 46.5%. Conversely, you can make super contributions from your pre-tax salary and tax of up to 15% is deducted in the fund.
Pre-tax super contributions can therefore enable you to get more value from your salary and put your cashflow to work more tax-effectively.
For example, if you contribute $1,000 in pre-tax salary into super, a net amount of $850 would be invested. But $1,000 in pre-tax salary would only enable you to pay $615 off your mortgage if your marginal tax rate was 38.5%.
Also, keep in mind that the cap on concessionally taxed super contributions is now a lot lower than it used to be. So, the opportunity to make large, last minute tax-effective super contributions is now a thing of the past.
Our analysis shows many people could be better off making extra pre-tax super contributions throughout their working life – even small amounts – rather than paying off their home loan early and having little time left to build their super further.
But the best approach for you will depend on a range of circumstances and we recommend you speak to your financial adviser before making your decision…."
Ok, let's pick this apart a bit.
How many people do you know who've been laid off their jobs recently? Start counting on the fingers of one, if not two, hands. Add to your count, the freelancers who are struggling to get work. Then, add the number of people who've resigned from their jobs recently to seek a more rewarding lifestyle? Self-employment perhaps.
Are you onto two hands or adding toes to the count yet?
Let's now say that one of your fingers or toes had followed the advice above. They're sitting at home with no job, owing the bank money and with no cash to put food on the table. However, they have a large chunk of super they can't touch until oh, about sixty. (It varies depending on your age). The kids may have starved to death by then. Ok, slight exaggeration but you get the point.
If however, they had paid down their debt they'd have a whole lot more choice about the next move. Not only that, but if it's their family home and therefore principal place of residence (tax office words) they'd be sitting on a tax free asset which can be sold, rented out or drawn down against for future opportunities. No 15% internal tax rate there.
The institution asserts, that to pay down debt first is simplistic. Maybe it is, but it's real. Tax is not and rarely should be, the driver of core planning strategies. The world economy is not yet free from the trail of debris left by the Global Financial Crisis, and we're not planning to throw metaphorical tomatoes and run with the bulls back to the days of excess for some time yet. Whatever the pundits say.
Keep it simple, I say, and never let the tax tail wag the investment dog.
You are the driver of planning strategies, make yours fit your real goals and values, not those of the tax office.
Flexibility and smarts are what give you choice in life, not oh-so-cool tax wheezes. Tune into your own goals and values and build your plans from there. Not from the tax office rule book.This information is of general nature only and is not intended as a personal advice. It does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation and needs. Before making a financial decision you should assess whether the advice is appropriate to your individual investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs. We recommend you consult a professional financial adviser who will assist you. As at the date of this article, Sara Lucas was a licensed professional financial adviser, an Authorised Representative of Fitzpatricks Dealer Group Pty Limited ABN 33 093 667 595 AFSL 247429 .


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Ben 10: Addition Puzzle
We all know that Ben is a brave and curious boy. Even without the omnitrix, he would still fight the bullies at school. When he found the Omnitrix, he was exploring the jungle by himself even though, he was only a young boy then. When he change into Heatblast, he got terrified and run around the forest, but it doesn't mean that he is afraid. He got shocked since he don't know what is happening to him. He thought that he was burning up and who would have not acted like the way that he does if they found out that they are burning. Of course, you know that all since you have watched the cartoon, but do you know that is also a bright boy? In this game, you need to put the puzzle pieces to where it belong. There are some addition problems in the game and the idea here is to find the right answer. After you put the right answer to the right place then you would see Ben's picture. There are many addition questions that needs to be answer before you can unravel the whole picture. Don't worry, though as there are no timer in this game.


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What you're about to see is the trifecta of beauty: Oregon's natural, rustic landscape. A peek into Erich McVey Photography's special workshop. And the images of Perry Vaile Photography (we're big fans). The workshop was featured recently on Wedding Chicks through Erich's lens, and judging by what you're about to see, Perry must have been taking good notes, because her take on the shoot is amazing.
From the photographer... Oregon has a raw beauty all it's own: hardy wild plants, rough mountain peaks, and flowing rivers all combined to help create the perfect location for this stunning styled shoot at the Erich McVey Workshop. The styling and florals embraced the authenticity of the scenery and highlighted the unique location, while Erich, his wife Amy and the amazing team they collected provided the warmth and generosity that really made the week truly memorable.


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Valtrex And Rheumatoid Arthritis
How can I stop symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in finger/s?
By seeing..: A rheumatologist and getting placed on an appropriate combination of "remitting agents. Injections of Prednisone like steroids should give you very quick relief, but this is not the long term solution! ...Read more
Arthritis (Definition)
A condition where there is progressive degeneration of one or more joints. Symptoms may include joint pain, swelling, decreased motion, and stiffness. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, which is associated first with articular cartilage breakdown with a component of inflammation, and rheumatoid arthritis, which is a systemic autoimmune disorder that affects joint linings first and secondarily ...Read more
How can you stop symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in finger/s?
Control the disease: Control the underlying inflammatory process and you control the pain and stiffness. ...Read more
How serious is the rheumatoid arthritis?
See details: It can be very serious unless it is treated aggressively early to prevent joint damage and deformity. Anyone with RA should be under the care of a rheumatologist. ...Read more
What causes a rheumatoid arthritis flare?
Several factors:
one frequently reported factor in rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups is stress. Some foods can trigger arthritis flare-ups. Among these, cow's milk is the most often cited, but shrimp, wheat and some meats, hen's eggs and codfish also are implicated.
echinacea has been cited as a possible cause of flare-ups in those with rheumatoid arthritis, . ...Read more
What is seronegative rheumatoid arthritis?
Blood test negative: For ra. Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis is the rheumatoid arthritis in which the blood doesn't contain rheumatoid factor (rf or rhf). While diagnosing ra, doctors get a range of laboratory tests done and also evaluate the physical symptoms. ...Read more
What are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
See details: The most common are generalized joint pain, tenderness and swelling, and morning stiffness. The diagnosis is most often confirmed by appropriate lab tests. ...Read more
What is the cause of rheumatoid arthritis?
Cause of RA: The exact cause is unknown. Leading theories are that people with a genetic predisposition are exposed to something in the environment that triggers an abnormal immune response leading to rheumatoid arthritis. ...Read more
Can a person die from rheumatoid arthritis?
Possibly: Overall mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is higher than the general population. However, with early diagnosis and treatment, the risk drops down. Be aware that RA patients generally do not die from their arthritis per se. Ra patients have increased cardiovascular risk (heart attacks and strokes) in ra. Therefore, monitor your blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar, and weight. Don't smoke. ...Read more
How to know if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
See a rheumatologist: You see a rheumatologist and have the issue evaluated. A history, physical exam, lab tests and x rays will tell you for certain. ...Read more
Is rheumatoid arthritis actually hereditary?
Partly: Ra and other common diseases exhibit multifactorial determination--some genetic predisposition with modification by environemental factors. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
Usually....: Primarily joint pain followed by visible signs of inflammation, such as redness or swelling. The diease tends toward symmetry and the most common joints involved in your upper extremity are the knuckles, and wrists and in the lower extremity, the ball of the feet (mtps), and ankles. The condition is usually progressively additive, meaning more joints involved in time. All joints can be affected. ...Read more
What is the prognosis for rheumatoid arthritis?
Good: We have developed a variety of medicines that can help rheumatoid arthritis. The important thing is early as possible diagnosis and immediate and intensive therapy including medications, exercise including physical therapy. We need to start medication as soon as possible. ...Read more
What are your symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint pain: Joint pain, joint swelling, joint deformity. Fatigue often accompanies flares. Classically, the hands, wrists, proximal (knuckles closest to the hand) finger joints, knees and/or feet are involved. Morning stiffness for 30 minutes or more is another classic symptom. ...Read more
Is there any ways to treat rheumatoid arthritis?
Many: In the past twenty years, many new treatments have been developed. Rheumatoid arthritis can often be controlled with some of the newer medications. Many patients are saved from irreversible crippling of the joints. The key is to get early diagnosis and effective treatment to prevent worsening. The biggest advances have been in medications called biologic response modifiers. Good news for many. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis.?
RA: Classically painful stiff joints usually in the morning that improve over the day. ...Read more
Is research being conducted for rheumatoid arthritis?
Yes: For many years - probably at least 100 years. ...Read more
What are the causes of rheumatoid arthritis flare ups?
Many things!: The weather, stress, another co-existent illness. But in most cases we treat the flare but cannot identify the cause! ...Read more
What is otelixizumab, is it really a a rheumatoid arthritis cure?
No: It does not cure anything. I am not sure about study results in ra. It was originally developed as a treatment of type 1 diabetes but it failed to produce expected results. ...Read more
Could you tell me what happens to you if you have rheumatoid arthritis?
It depends: If you see a rheumatologist and treat the disease early in its course you can often achieve disease remission and have no significant issues. The key is to seek this care as quickly as possible. ...Read more
What would happen if someone stopped their rheumatoid arthritis medication?
See below: If you are in remission on medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis, under a doctor, s supervision and in remission long enough he may guide you to discontinue. Otherwise, you should never attempt on your own because it can recur worse than ever and the drugs that once worked may not if started again. This disease can damage your joints. ...Read more
Is rheumatoid arthritis curable?
No: Though rheumatoid arthritis is not curable, there are now many treatments that dramatically lessen the symptoms of arthritis. If the disease is treated early enough, there is also a reduced chance of developing joint deformities. ...Read more
Is rheumatoid arthritis contagious?
No: Rheumatoid arthritis is definitely not contagious.Get a more detailed answer ›
What causes RA (rheumatoid arthritis)?
Unknown: Synovial tissue inside joints become inflamed and damaged by chronic inflammation. The exact triggers are still elusive. ...Read more
Is there a cure for rheumatoid arthritis?
Not yet but...: The treatments have improved dramatically. Most of us agree that now the goal is remission on medication. This means no or only very few tender and swollen joints, no fatigue and normal function and quality of life. ...Read more
What is the cure for rheumatoid arthritis?
No cure but tx: There is no "cure" for rheumatoid arthritis. That being said, there are medications that can potentially put the disease into "remission." Often combination treatment (more than one medication) is needed to keep the condition under control. There are more options for treatment now than ever before. ...Read more
Can rheumatoid arthritis be helped by tkr?
What is tkr: A tkr is a only replacement which would come as a part of active rheumatoid arthritis. The total knee replacement is a surgical procedure which is the knee that is severely damaged and cannot recover. When the joint is very damaged a total knee replacement can help. We would prefer to stop the damage with treatment before surgery is necessary. ...Read more
Is there any cure for rheumatoid arthritis?
Closer: There are some good leads but no definite cure yet. Rheumatoid arthritis may be more than one disease. Although we think immune dysregulation is a hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis, different people may have different mechanisms. Sometimes it appears someone is responding to therapy and then they lose the response. This suggests that a new mechanism of inflammation has taken over - possibilities. ...Read more
Are tomatos harmful for rheumatoid arthritis?
No: Studies have shown that nightshades such as tomatoes will not adversely effect ra. ...Read more
What foods to stay away from if rheumatoid arthritis?
None: In general, there are no ffods that universally affect rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore there is no need to avoid anything or take excess amounts of anything. Some people may truly have an allergic reaction to certain fods but that is a relatively rare situation. ...Read more
Rheumatism (Definition)
"rheumatism" is an older term, not used much today. Most people are referring to pain and swelling in the joints when they use this term. People may mean something different when they use this term in contrast to when they refer ...Read more
Painful Joints (Definition)
That term is not really a specific diagnosis, but rather somewhat of a general term. The medical term is arthralgias, which implies pain in multiple joint possibly coming from a single cause. Don't hesitate to be seen and evaluated for ...Read more
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Last month, as thousands of California State University graduates tossed mortarboards to the sky, the CSU trustees quietly issued a news release that deserved as much confetti as the multicolored paper shreds left in the stadium stands of the system's 23 campuses.
What was the big news? The appointment of Ellen N. Junn as president of California State University, Stanislaus.
Oddly unheralded was the transformational nature of this appointment, which brings the percentage of women presidents at CSU to just below half.
In August 2015 in these pages, I called upon the leadership of California State University to increase the number of women serving as campus presidents.
At that time, only seven, or 30 percent, of CSU's 23 campuses were led by women – and one was a temporary appointment. Of the seven women, one was African American, five were white, and one was a Latina. No Asian women held a top position.
California paled in comparison to the State University of New York, where women presidents led 48 percent of the colleges similar to those in the CSU system.
That was then – and this is now. Due to the trustees' five appointments since January, women presidents will now lead 11 of 23 CSU campuses, or 48 percent. Two of the five recent appointments are Asian American and three are white. Two campuses – Channel Islands and Chico – will be led by a female president for the first time.
Faced with last year's underwhelming statistics, the CSU trustees could have taken an easier path: dismissing the numbers as bean-counting or arguing that the pool of qualified candidates was too shallow.
Instead, the CSU trustees and Chancellor Timothy P. White embraced and renewed their commitment to diversity.
They recruited and then recruited some more – all in the name of making CSU's leadership look more like the students they are charged with teaching and inspiring.
According to Kelsey Brewer, one of two student trustees at CSU: "In our listening sessions on our campuses, the trustees heard from students, faculty and staff that they wanted presidents who reflected the student body. We set out to make sure we had a diverse pool of applicants. It was a team effort, and it was very intentional."
To be sure, the primary responsibility of the new women presidents is not to simply represent women. But one hopes, as research has found with elected women, that these female academic leaders will bring to their work a sensitivity about what it means to be the "other," to face overt and subliminal discrimination, to battle the low self-esteem that too often accompanies secondary social status.
And one hopes that this sensibility will infuse actual programs – like recruiting and supporting women from diverse backgrounds for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) classes, and stepped-up compliance on Title IX, whether it be curbing sexual harassment and assault, ensuring athletic opportunities or opening doors for pregnant and parenting students. And for faculty and staff? Expanding workplace programs to help balance family and caregiving responsibilities.
The pursuit of diversity – gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ and more – is an ongoing responsibility, and CSU's work is not done. But through the appointment of five women in the short span of four months, CSU leaders pushed the percentage of women campus presidents close to the glass ceiling's breaking point.
That kind of transformational leadership deserves acknowledgment, applause – and a lot more confetti.
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FMs of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold talks within the year
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R) shakes hands with Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 8, 2017. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)
Foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan will hold their first trilateral talks within the year, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
Wang made the remarks during a press conference after a meeting with visiting Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif.
Wang said Pakistan and Afghanistan are important countries in the region and he hopes the two nations can work together to safeguard stability in the region.
China attaches great importance to the relations with Pakistan and Afghanistan, and actively helps the two countries narrow differences and enhance mutual trust. It is also exploring opportunities to develop cooperation among the three countries, he said.
Through consultations, the three countries' foreign ministers will hold their first trilateral talks this year, Wang said, adding that they will focus on strategic communication, practical cooperation, and security dialogue.
On the anti-terrorism issue, Wang said terrorism is a global problem, and all countries should work together to solve it.
He said Pakistan has always been a victim of terrorism and an important participant in international anti-terrorism cooperation, and the world should recognize the efforts and sacrifice made by the Pakistani government and its people.
During the meeting with Asif, Wang said China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners, and China supports Pakistan's efforts to uphold sovereignty, fight terrorism and safeguard national security.
For his part, Asif said Pakistan will always firmly support China on issues concerning China's core interests, including issues related to Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and the South China Sea.[ Editor: WPY ]