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Yes to Life: No to Mining
By: Alberto Acosta. Translated by Dana Brablec.
Originally published by alternautas.net
Mainstream thinking – embedded within capitalist globalisation – leads us to accept the impossibility to imagine an economy that does not promote growth, as much as a world without oil, mining and agribusiness is impossible. Within this mainstream thinking, we can find people from every political stance, from neoliberals to socialists.
Reality, however, is that we must overcome such views, that is the great task of this moment. On the one hand, we must rethink the question of economic growth, and free ourselves from its shackles before we enter into a global socio-environmental debacle with unforeseeable consequences. On the other, it is increasingly urgent to move from an extractivist perspective focused on the demands of capital, towards a view that prioritises a dignified life to its fullest extent and enables the construction of structurally democratic societies. This task puts the capacity of critical thinking to test, as well as the capacities of our societies, states, and that of social and political organisations to engage in innovative and creative thinking.
Closing the door to this debate would entail closing the door on democracy itself.
Economic growth, a dead end
For much of the planet's human inhabitants it is very difficult to imagine an economy without growth. They are even unable to imagine a society without economic growth. Therefore, without going into further analysis of what really happens in each case, countries with high rates of growth are touted as successes, such as China or Peru. In these cases, they are successful only because they have had significant rates of economic growth for a substantial period of time. The Chinese case is particularly significant to the extent that China has already become the world's largest economy, measured in GDP terms. But it is important to question whether these countries have actually achieved development. This question can be extended to major industrialised countries, where we also find "mal-development" (Tortosa 2011).
Even some Marxist perspectives assert – without hesitation – that growth cannot be stopped. That would lead, they say, to stopping the evolution of productive forces which – from their point of view – are the basis for the development of civilisation. It is these same forces which, eventually, through adequate control and distribution schemes, will solve all our problems.
It is wearily repeated that we should grow – a concept that is often confused with accumulating money – to be able to address the issue of poverty, to technologically develop, and even to solve environmental problems caused by growth itself.
A true conceptual gibberish dominates the debate.
The environmental limits of economic growth
In environmental terms, the global emission limit of 400 parts per million of CO2 has already been surpassed. The fact that we will never return to a lower figure, and its already detrimental effects are a clear warning of the dangers of continuing down the same path. Endless material growth could culminate in a collective suicide.
The environmental effects of economic growth, driven by the demands of capital, are obvious: it is sufficient to consider the impacts of increased atmosphere warming, the deterioration of the ozone layer, the loss of fresh water sources and wild biodiversity, agricultural erosion, the high level of nitrogen in the atmosphere, the soil degradation or the accelerated disappearance of the living spaces of local communities. Therefore, Eduardo Gudynas (2009) is right when he concludes that there is no future in the mechanistic and endless accumulation of material goods, ensconced in the indiscriminate and growing exploitation of Nature. Furthermore, this process has not led or will lead to development – quite the opposite.
Consequently, what do the economy and the society of growth represent should be urgently examined. There is a kind of obsession regarding economic growth, as Herman Daly (1989) stated in 1971. Earlier, this same economist, in line with the thinking of Nicholas Georgesku Roegen, of Romanian origin and the great pioneer of ecological economics, anticipated threats in the making. He therefore concluded on the need to contemplate an economic slowdown or de-growth, as growth constitutes a kind of harakirifor humanity. He said, "the most desirable state is not an unchanging state but a state in de-growth. Undoubtedly, this growth must cease or, indeed, change sign" (Daly 1971). Kenneth Boulding (1966), an economist who saw the Earth as a spaceship – also in line with Georgesku-Roegen – is credited for claiming that "anyone who believes that exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist."
However, at certain times, to assume these biophysical limits, as warned by the Club of Rome Report in 1972 (Meadows 1972), was seen as part of an imperialist proposal. Its real intention, according to some critics, was to limit the possibility of development for countries in the global South. Even the particular thesis of the right to development emerged then, which today is used, for example, by China.
The key point to question the continued growth of the economy focuses on the fact that Nature has limits economies must not exceed. Climate change, especially due to the overconsumption of energy and the transformation of land use, provides undeniable evidence. Meanwhile, mainstream thinking, functional to capital accumulation, limits itself to reflect and propose the transformation of "environmental goods and services" into tradable commodities, through the endowment of property rights over these functions. Others rely with blind faith on technological progress. This situation can be understood as the generalisation of a selfish and short-sighted behaviour, unable to recognise that a resource has a limit or threshold before collapsing, while also ignoring the inherent constraints of technologies.
The critical position expressed here does not reflect a conservative view on the idea of rogress, but questions its meaning. Modern technology is subsumed to the process of valuation, which makes it harmful in many ways. But perhaps the problem is deeper and involves questioning the meaning of what is human at a time when barbarism appears to be approaching, as Rosa Luxemburg warned. From that perspective, in order to have a different kind of technique, it is necessary to transform the conditions of social production. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the so-called "rebound effect", which is reflected in the increase in consumption as a result of efficiency gains.
Now, when the limits of the world's sustainability are literally being surpassed, it is essential to build environmental solutions seen as a universal task. A reference framework could be established, in conjunction with the proposal for a Universal Declaration of the Rights of Nature, to give depth to this task that falls to all humankind.
The economic and social limits of economic growth
It is imperative to rescue the classic reflections of development thinkers such as Albert Hirschman, who in the late fifties stated that development economics must avoid borrowing from growth economics. As we have seen, this recommendation has not been adequately followed. People have continued to believe for decades that growth was synonymous with development. Somehow, that vision still prevails in broad sectors of society and in almost every government.[i]
However, the fact that economic growth is only a means, not an end, has been gradually making its way. Amartya Sen (1985), the only Nobel prize in economics that comes from an "underdeveloped" country, was very clear on this matter:
I believe the real limitations of traditional development economics arose not from the choice of means to the end of economic growth, but in the insufficient recognition that economic growth was no more than a means to some other objectives. (…) Not merely is it the case that economic growth is a means rather than an end, it is also the case that for some important ends it is not a very efficient means either. (Sen 1985).
We could go a bit further down this path and remember an economist and professor at Columbia University, Jagdish Bhagwati, who already in 1958 argued that growth could even be impoverishing growth (Bhagwati 1958). This has occurred in several occasions. When the rate of natural resource extraction and their export increases, looking to maximise income, the economy might grow, but the country can receive less income added to the loss in reserve of such resources.
This indicates that it is possible to grow and not achieve development, and that it is even possible to grow and to under-develop – a common experience in the impoverished world. How many countries have managed to sustain significant economic growth rates for relatively long periods? – only a few. And of those few, how many have actually developed? – even fewer. Moreover, to complicate things, it is well known that actually "mal-development" prevails even among those considered developed countries.
However, some argue that growth may be necessary in certain circumstances, especially to overcome critical gaps, for example in education and health. But that does not justify any type of growth. Manfred Max Neef was very clear on this. In an open letter to the Chilean Minister of Economy, in December 4, 2001, he wrote:
If for example, I dedicate myself to fully plunder a natural resource, my economy may grow, but at the expense of ending up poorer. In reality people do not realise the aberration of mainstream macroeconomics, which counts the loss of heritage as an increase in income. Behind all growth figures there is a human history and a natural history. If these stories are positive, growth is welcome, because it is preferable to grow poorly but to grow well, rather than to grow a lot but in bad conditions.[ii]
In rich countries, for example, having more and more material goods does not mean that there is greater happiness. Studies show how the growth of GDP per capita in the United States, for example, has been sustained in the past six decades, but happiness levels have not, rather, they have remained stable. The contributions of Jürgen Shuldt (2004), especially his book Bonanza macroeconómica, malestar microeconómico, explain well this line of thought.
Thus, we can state that economic growth, caused by the greed of capital, which engages in accumulation by production and speculation, occurs on the basis of growing structural inequality. Perhaps this also explains the high levels of frustration and unhappiness that exist in affluent societies. Widening the horizon, we observe the social inequality of the planet, so characteristic of capitalism. In this regard, the civilisation of inequality is a matter that occurs globally and even in economies considered to be successful.
It suffices to look at some of the figures on the unequal distribution of wealth in the world: the 85 richest people in the world have as much as the poorest half of the world population – 1.7 million people according to a report by Oxfam (2014). This report also shows that 1% of the richest population owns almost half of the global wealth. Reviewing inequality figures in Germany, the country of the "inventors" of the much-touted social market economy, is equally sobering: in 2008, the richest 10% of the German population owned 53% of assets, while half of the population owned 1% (Der Spiegel 2014).
It follows then that the very organisation of the economy must change in profound ways. This is perhaps one of the biggest challenges. Economic growth, transformed into a fetish to which the world powers and large segments of the population pay homage, must be unmasked and disarmed. Something easy to say but hard to do without consensus and popular participation.
From that perspective, we must take into consideration all that is derived from these readings to realise the geophysical and socioeconomic boundaries of today's economy, and its engine, growth. It is alarming that, rather than seeking radical and profound solutions to the runaway train in which humanity travels, the deepening of essentially predatory practices continues. We will have to see if the redoubled effort to deepen the mercantilist logic of the so-called green economy – which continues to expand the frontier of colonisation on the planet, for example, with the carbon market – is the commercial response to environmental problems.
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Posted Tue Oct 3, 2017 3:28 PM
Cool story.
I really liked that magazine, which changed its name to Computer Fun due to the video game crash, then unceremoniously disappeared. I recall buying that same issue back in the day, although I didn't have Extended BASIC for my TI. Now that I'm learning it, I find it to be a shame that they didn't include this language with the console itself. It's really amazing how much more is possible with XB.
Posted Sat Oct 7, 2017 9:39 PM
Nice story. Very nice magazine and bought probably half a dozen back then.
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Units responded to a house fire Thursday, June 18, 2015, at approximately 5:50 p.m., in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located at 2509 Beacon Hill Road.
Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the attic in the rear of the ranch-style home upon arrival. Firefighters conducted an aggressive fire attack and quickly extinguished the fire. The fire was contained to the attic area. No one was home when the fire broke out. There were no injuries and no one was displaced.
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The program, from insurer Esurance, allows policyholders to install a device free of charge in their cars to help prevent teens from texting and calling while driving.
The initiative, which was reviewed and approved by the Department of Financial Services, lets parents choose to create customized "block lists" that can stop specific cell phone activities when the car is in motion."It's encouraging to see programs that give parents new tools to help stop their sons and daughters from texting while driving," said Governor Cuomo. "A combination of inattention and inexperience has far too often produced tragic results for teenage drivers. That's why my Administration will continue to do everything it can to discourage distracted driving and help parents better protect their children on the highways."
Benjamin M. Lawsky, superintendent of financial services, said, "I applaud Esurance for using innovative technology to discourage texting while driving, which could help prevent accidents and save lives. That's a step toward keeping not only teen drivers, but everyone else, safer on the roads. We encourage other insurers to consider using this type of technology – known as 'telematics' – to help reduce distracted driving and hold down premiums over the long term."
Under Esurance's new voluntary program, policyholders may install an in-car device into their teen's car that, in conjunction with an Esurance app installed on their teen driver's phone, can limit the use of text, email, application usage and phone calls while driving (with the exception of 911). The device can also monitor driving behavior, including speeding, hard braking, fast acceleration, and other activities. Parents can log onto an Esurance Web portal to customize the device and review their teens' driving habits.
"We are pleased that Governor Cuomo, Superintendent Lawsky, and the state of New York have approved our teen driver safety program," said Esurance president and CEO Gary Tolman. "Esurance DriveSafe can empower parents with smart, innovative technology to help their teens become safer, more responsible drivers."
Governor Cuomo has taken a number of steps to enhance the safety of New York roads and discourage texting while driving. He has:
Directed the DMV to increase the number of points earned against a person's driving record for convictions for cell-phone related infractions.
Signed a law that raises the penalties for young and new drivers caught texting-while-driving to the same severity as the penalties for speeding and reckless driving.
Designated 91 "Texting Zones" on the New York State Thruway and state highways to give drivers a pull-off area to park and use their phones.
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Google's cloud platform will be modified to make it more compatible with windows licenses and applications. As well as the obvious convenience of moving windows apps to the new cloud platforms, and the advantage of using familiar programmes, the compatibility of cloud means there will be no additional licencing fees for those already using windows licences.
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Town Board Meeting
May 15, 2017
Chairperson Pagel called the meeting to order at 7 pm. All board members were in attendance along with 11 others.
A resident expressed concern about the CEC's park plan indicating a new storage solution will be considered for DMR Baseball and other storage needs. The current storage was donated and that needs to be considered when replacing it.
Minutes: The minutes of the regular Town Board meeting on April 17, 2017 were approved as revised.
Lynn Graichen addressed the town regarding concerns about recycling blow-back. He said that it is a problem with recycling because it is not bagged and the loose light materials are prone to blowing. Plastic grocery bags are not recyclable and should not be in the recycling. Graichen has added cameras on the trucks so that drivers are more aware of when there are issues. They tried using a newer truck but that one had more issues with blow-back than their older trucks. Everywhere is experiencing the same issues with recycling blow-back and Graichen Sanitation is working to improve the situation. Contact them directly if you have concerns or complaints. They recommend putting recyclables in paper bags to try to reduce blow back.
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Chairperson Pagel moved to approve to rezone Parcels 02-23-43-31 and 02-23-43-30 on Hwy 96 to Rural Commercial zoning. Motion carried.
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Supervisor Abba moved to approve the building permit report of
E9142 O'Connell Dr: New Construction valued at $315,000
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Chairperson Pagel moved to approve payment of checks 11521-11546 for $20,203.71. Motion carried.
A date of May 24 at 10am was set to discuss future tax levy and 5-year budget plan
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Treasurer Kopitzke reported balances of:
Money market account: $82,094.39
Now Checking: $19,755.81
Now Tax Checking $267,291.99
Supervisor Knuth moved to accept. Motion carried.
Clerk Report:
Chairperson Pagel moved to accept the approval of a temporary liquor license for the MDR Lions Club Chicken Barbeque on June 25, 2017. Motion carried.
Road Report:
Hwy HH is currently closed at the railroad tracks for the duration of the week.
Weight limit enforcement update: There is an official agreement in place with the sheriff to enforce Town of Caledonia weight limits and enforcement will begin immediately.
The Town of Caledonia is working with Whispering Winds subdivision for signage consistency. Fire numbers are being aligned for clarity for the fire department in case of emergency.
Summer work project work orders were put before the board for Gorges Rd, Schellin Rd, Klemp Rd, and Lietzke Rd. The work order stay within the roads budget, so Chairperson Pagel moved to accept each of the work orders. Motions carried.
Thank you to Go Green Quarry for the discounted gravel to reduce roads costs.
Property Report:
Supervisor Knuth presented four proposals for a new air conditioning unit for the Community Center. The board reviewed the proposals and Chairperson Pagel moved to accept the proposal from Abby's Heating & Cooling for a 3-ton AC unit. Motion carried.
CEC Report:
The outdoor restroom project is under construction and progressing nicely.
The park plan sub-committee is narrowing to 4 primary goals that are achievable. They're also working to finalize a site plan. Grant applications for perimeter trails should be submitted yet this year.
The FVTC presented marketing plans for the town.
County Supervisor Report:
Supervisor Kietzman updated on progress on the Highway Initiative and Law Enforcement Initiatives. He will get information on the Hwy W construction project and update the town.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Natalie Snyder, Clerk


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Exhibit X—the UB English Department's and Hallwalls' collaborative series of readings by writers of innovative fiction and prose curated by UB faculty writers Christina Milletti and Dimitri Anastasopoulos—opens its eighth season with multimedia artist and writer Davis Schneiderman.
Schneiderman is the author or editor of eight print and audio works, including the novels Drain (TriQuarterly/Northwestern) and Abecedarium (Chiasmus) and the forthcoming blank novel, Blank: a novel (Jaded Ibis); the co-edited collections Retaking the Universe: Williams S. Burroughs in the Age of Globalization (Pluto) and The Exquisite Corpse: Chance and Collaboration in Surrealism's Parlor Game (Nebraska); and the audio collage Memorials to Future Catastrophes (Jaded Ibis). His creative work in many mediums has appeared in numerous publications including Fiction International, The Chicago Tribune, The Iowa Review, TriQuarterly, and Exquisite Corpse, and on his own Busted Books YouTube channel. He is Chair of the English Department at Lake Forest College and Director of Lake Forest College Press's &NOW Books. He edits the annual &NOW AWARDS: The Best Innovative Writing, and he can be found, virtually, at www.davisschneiderman.com
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Saturday's chocolate festival at the Bel Air National Guard Armory will provide a sweet topping for the Downtown Revitalization Alliance's efforts to keep Main Street vibrant.
The festival is one of many programs the alliance has organized to improve and bring businesses to downtown Bel Air, and those efforts are paying off in four recent start-ups: Sean Bolan's Irish Pub and Restaurant, Main Street Cigar Co., Carried Away Gourmet and Prime Time Jewelry.
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Press Release: Bill that lets cheating landlords off the hook passes Senate
Today, the Texas Senate passed SB 873, which lets cheating landlords off the hook. Currently, when tenants are overcharged on their water bill, residents can band together to hold their landlord accountable in court. But, the proposed legislation breaks up these claims, forcing tenant disputes into a bureaucratic process run by the Public Utility Commission that few, if any, will access.
Deputy Director Tori Sommerman released the following statement: "The jury is our smallest and most direct form of government. Running tenants who have been overcharged on their water bill out of our courts and through an administrative maze does nothing to advance justice or hold wrongdoers accountable. Instead, it will only work to wear down those who have been wronged."
Water is a precious, scarce resource vital to Texas businesses and communities. The bill puts both the rights of Texas tenants and the state's conservation efforts at risk by letting these scamming landlords escape accountability.
SB 873 will now move onto the House where its companion, HB 1964, has already passed committee.
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Prednisone was ordered for a sciatica problem,and since taking it I've noticed more frozen spellls
Should prednisone be used if one has parkinsons?
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GI doctor prescribed prednisone for Chrohns flare. 40 mgs a day. Decreasing weekly until the second week of January of 2015. How can this affect my Parkinson's disease & interactions with Sinamet & Requip? I started the prednisone on October 30,2014. PLEASE ADVISE. My Parkinson's symptoms are becoming more symptomatic!
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Vanessa Hudgens Reveals Why She Signed On for 'Powerless'
Vanessa Hudgens was swarmed by fans today!
The 28-year-old actress was leaving the Today show and heading to the SiriusXM studios to do interviews about her new NBC show Powerless in New York City, when fans wanted to get her to sign autographs.
During Vanessa's Today show interview, she was asked why she signed on for the TV show, debuting on February 2 on NBC.
"I was meeting around with a bunch of different people, and this came up. I love NBC…this is a brand new original idea that hasn't been done before. It's always about the superheroes but our show is not about them," Vanessa said.
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One of the great pleasures of living in Phuket is the ease of getting around Asia as Phuket is the air hub for many low cost airlines. And last weekend I took full advantage of that and paid a very reasonable 5,000 THB ($161) for a return trip to Singapore to watch the Formula 1 night race.
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Video: Trump Is Compared to Harvey Weinstein, Says He Was Different: "That Was Locker Room"
The entire right wing has been desperately trying to attach Harvey Weinstein to the left, because that's what they do, ignoring the fact that the entire right wing voted for and supports a president who openly boasted — numerous times — about committing sexual assault.
Now Trump is trying to play it like he knew about Weinstein all along. In this clip the Trump-thing begins by saying, "I've known Harvey Weinstein for a long time, I'm not at all surprised."
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10 myths about first aid for children and what you should do instead
On average, 12,175 children 0 to 19 years of age die each year in the United States from an unintentional injury. This is a huge number considering that some of these deaths could have been prevented with the proper knowledge of the first aid procedures. However, even though we think we are familar with the first aid rules, sometimes the procedures we know may turn out to be inaccurate or wrong, leading us to do more harm than good. In this post we are debunking 10 common myths about first aid.
1. Your child consumed poisonous substance
Myth: Induce vomiting in your child.
What you should do instead: Establish what was taken, how much and when, and call the local emergency number. Do not induce vomiting as it is not recommended for certain substances and can worsen your child's condition.
2. Your child has a sprain, strain or fracture
Myth: Apply heat to a sprain, strain or fracture.
What you should do instead: Combat the swelling with cold, not heat as it can actually increase the swelling. The best thing you can do is to apply ice or a cold compress wrapped in thin cloth for about 20 minutes. Also, do not forget about stabilizing the wound.
3. Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke
Myth: Heat exhaustion is the same as heat stroke and should be treated similarly.
Fact: Heat exhaustion is most often a result of direct exposure to sun. Heat stroke, on the other hand, is caused by severe overheating of the organism and is a life-threatening condition. It is characterized by hot, red and dry skin, high body temperature and conscousness disturbances.
4. Your child has been bitten by a snake
Myth: Suck the venom of the wound or cut the bite to release the venom.
What you should do instead: Call the local emergency number, limit your child's movement, wash the wound with water and apply a clean dressing. Cutting the wound can lead to tissue damage and suction will additionally introduce the bacteria from your mouth to the wound.
5. Your kid has a foreign body in their eye
Myth: Encourage your child to rub their eye when they have a foreign substance in it, so that tears will wash it out.
What you should do instead: Flush the eye with clean water from the nose to the ear. It is recommended to rinse the eye using eye cap or eye kit if you have it.
6. There is a foreign object in your child's wound
Myth: Remove the embedded object as soon as possible.
What you should do instead: The most important thing is to immobilize the affected limb. Do not remove the objects from the wound as it can only increase the bleeding. Apply a dressing to stabilize it within the wound.
7. Your child's nose starts bleeding
Myth: Tilt the head back to control the nosebleed.
What you should do instead: The proper treatment is to squeeze the soft parts of your child's nose and tilt their head forward, wait for 10 minutes till the bleeding stops. Never encourage your child to tilt their head back as it will make blood flow down their throat, which can cause vomiting.
8. Your child is choking
Myth: When a child is choking, get the object with your fingers or shake the object off your child.
What you should do instead: Encourage your child to cough. If it does not help, give 5 blows on your child's back using your hand or wrist. Still unsuccesful? Put your fist under your child's ribs and deeply but lightly compress their abdominal muscles towards yourself and upwards. In the meantime, ask someone to call the local emergency number.
9. Your kid is having frostbite
Myth: Rub frostbitten body parts or rub snow on the affected skin.
What you should do instead: If you notice any signs of frostbite such as redness in the frostbitten area, stinging pain, blisters or the pale, deformed skin, you should do the following things: Bring your child to a warm, enclosed area and remove any wet clothes from them, then wrap your child with an emergency blanket and give them warm liquid to drink.
10. Your child is having seizures
Myth: Move the child, put the objects in their mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue and physically restrain them.
What you should do instead: Moving the child or opening their mouth can lead to injuries like muscle tears. What you should do is move the objects around the child, protect the child's head and wait till the attack subsides.
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One of the oldest private insurers in the country Africa Insurance Company, seems to have been able to achieve quite a bit in the past fiscal year.
During 2015/16 their income from written premiums increased by 16 percent or 56 million birr and stood at 406.8 million birr. The company earned 351 million birr from written premiums a year ago. Africa Insurance was one of the few insurers to see profits from premiums dramatically increase.
Almost all of the claims, 94 percent, were paid out to vehicle insurance customers
The report stated that the gross written premiums for general insurance came to 374.5 million birr. This was an increase of 47 million birr or around 14 percent compared with the 2014/15 fiscal year.
The total paid up capital reached 162.4 million birr. This is one of the biggest capital amounts in the industry. In the 2015/16 fiscal year the company paid 281.2 million birr in claims. This is an increase of 37 percent.
"Out of the premiums registered for the financial year 263.7 million birr or 71 percent was registered by branches based in the capital," the report explained.
The company's annual report indicated that during the year profit from general insurance was 41.6 million birr before tax, which is a slight reduction from the previous year. A year ago the company registered a gross profit of 43.9 million birr before tax. That figure included 2.9 million birr from the long term or life insurance sector.
The company had 767 million birr in total assets. General insurance took up 652 million birr and the life insurance 115.3 million birr. Africa Insurance paid 205 million birr in claims to its customers that is an increase of 76 million birr over the previous year. Almost all of the claims, 94 percent, were paid out to vehicle insurance customers, (cars and trucks). The remaining 6 percent went to eight other types of insurance.
Insurance not related to motor vehicles made up 17.1 million birr of the total claims that paid for the year.
A year ago the company paid 186.9 in motor vehicle claims in the past year performance claims increased by 77.2 million birr, reaching 264.1 million birr. This is an increase of 41.3 percent compared with the total claims a year ago.
The company has a large building at Bisrate Gabriel and is constructing another building along Bole road. When it is finished in the next few months it will become the permanent head quarters of Africa Insurance.
In the reported period the insurance company established 21 years ago opened five branches making its total number of branches 26 as of June 30, 2016.
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Vegetal foods, such as roots and buds from wild plants, still form
part of his diet. One of the vegetal foods is called "ah-ah," which is the
generic word for potato. This food consists of flour from the roots of the
China briar, or wild potato. The roots, after being carefully washed, are
placed in a large bottle of water. On top of the roots is placed a thick
layer of Spanish moss and on top of this, a strip of the inner fiber of the
palmetto. This is done to keep the steam in the pot. After a few hours
slow cooking, the roots are taken from the kettle, mashed to a pulp,
strained in several waters, and dried. During the drying process, the pulp
is reduced to a brick-colored flour from which the squaws make thin
cakes which they serve with honey. "Countee" is a popular rye-colored
flour made from the roots of a species of palmetto.
The vegetable garden usually contains corn, potatoes, beans, peas,
squash and melons. Of these, corn and sweet potatoes are the most
liked. Corn is used in many dishes and drinks. "Oafka," a popular drink
and a part of every meal, is made by boiling corn with hickory ashes.
"Hum-bux-chay" (come eat) is the Seminole's call to neighbor
and tribesman alike. He is hospitable at the "sofka' kettle. "Sofka," a
stew made by cooking meet thickened with meal, grits or vegetables, is a
standard dish and a large pot of it will almost always be found in some
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I decided to do it.
Yes, I am getting Lasik. Tomorrow.
Please think of me as I am getting my eye sliced open by a laser and then having my cornea reshaped. NBD.
Here are my instructions:
No makeup - ok
No lotion - not ok, in the winter? Come on.
No perfume - ok
No deodorant - uhhhh, not ok
No hair gels or hairspray - well, that's just not gonig to work. I have enormous hair.
Fine, fine.....what next?
They are going to give me a Valium (ok, good) to relax. This is good for the staff at Reed Vision because otherwise I would be asking a million questions. "What's that do, what's that called, what's your name? hahahah! Sorry! Have you seen the Hobbit?" I speed talk if I'm nervous.
Next, I go home and sleep. They are going to give me an ambien. I am not sure if you know this but I have been officially diagnosed with "excessive daytime sleepiness" by a real doctor. This explains why sometimes I fall asleep during movies, meetings, at my desk, at concerts, and my best one - at a UT football game - outside. I am not sure that an ambien is necessary and I am nervous it will make me do weird things - like eat all the chocolate and cheese in our house. Note to self - get rid of all chocolate and cheese in house.
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TrickByte is a company based in Thailand, having launched its services not too long ago, in 2013. There is a combination of VPN and SmartDNS services included in the plans offered by the company, making it a convenient way to unblock restricted content and make sure that everything runs smoothly online. Let's have a proper look at what they are all about, via our TrickByte review.
There are over 60 channels unblocked for the users of TrickByte to enjoy. Of course, other SmartDNS service providers boast a quite bigger list than that, with over 200 channels. Still, there is diversity and quality in the channels unblocked – including Netflix and Hulu, BBC iPlayer and ITV, Amazon Instant Video, ABC etc.
Many people have been wondering what the exact differences of SmartDNS and VPN are. This is fundamental, if you wish to have a complete vision of the choices available to you. So, let's find out more about SmartDNS.
SmartDNS is a service that does not include encryption. As a result, there is no thorough protection as in the case of VPN. Still, there are advantages to the lack of encryption. Live streaming does not deteriorate due to the encryption and thus you can watch anything you want online, without worrying about the loss of speed and performance quality.
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- Less pricey than VPN
- Full compatibility with all devices and Operating Systems
- No encryption as you surf the web
- No online security impact
- No file sharing options for users
For SmartDNS services, there is a really affordable plan to consider. Besides the 14-day free trial that does not require any commitment and does not have to be completed with the use of a credit card, things are pretty simple. A whole month costs $2.99, which is significantly less than the average cost of $4.95.
Six months will cost you $16.49 and a whole year is available at $29.99. The price is definitely low and therefore you get great value for money in this case. TrickByte has made the most out of affordability for SmartDNS users, to say the least.
As for the acceptable payment methods for the subscriptions after the free trial, TrickByte includes MasterCard, Visa and American Express, as well as PayPal. No Bitcoins can be used, which is a pity. Finally, we have to admit that there is no refund clearly stated at their terms of use.
Still, with the generous free trial and the low monthly subscription, it is only fair that you understand whether or not this service is good for you. Cancel anytime, of course, is available.
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Moreover, there are details as to how such information can be used. We would feel better with a no logs policy, but it is understandable that there are restrictions and laws they need to comply with.
Do They Support VPN Too?
At TrickByte, they also support VPN services. This is great, as they understand the different needs of customers seeking speed and privacy at the same time. However, they could offer just VPN services to those who need that. There is no such option available.
VPN Pricing
If you want to combine the benefits of SmartDNS and VPN, you get a 3-day free trial and then you have the chance to upgrade to a monthly subscription of $6.99. Given the fact that just SmartDNS costs $2.99, it is a fair price. Six months are available at $35.99, while the yearly subscription costs $49.99. Of course, the annual plan is the best value for money. Same payment methods apply as the SmartDNS option.
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Next on our TrickByte review is the help and support aspect. If you want to contact support, there are various options available for you. Lack of live chat makes things less direct and immediate, though. Still, you can submit a ticket or send them an email.
They claim to answer within 24 hours, although we have checked them out and they reply in a few hours – even less time than they claim. Other than that, there is the regular mail (which is not something that most clients would go for) and of course the rich knowledgebase. This is where all your answers can be answered, with just a bit of reading.
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In the early morning hours Sunday, terrifying moments unfolded for a Lakeview family when intruders entered their home.
"My dog sees them. She starts barking. My wife looks up -- there's two guys in the house. She starts screaming, 'Burglars, burglars in the house,'" said the homeowner, who didn't want to be identified.
The homeowner showed us how surveillance cameras in the front and back of the house captured the criminals at work. "We go back to the surveillance tapes and we realize that there were three guys in the front of the house, two in the back."
The video is dark, but it clearly shows one suspect getting into the homeowner's truck as two accomplices casually scope out the area.
Around the same time, the rear camera captures images of two suspects entering the backyard area. The homeowner believes they first tried to remove his outdoor flat screen television, before entering the home.
Several seconds later, the suspects are shown running from the scene -- ending the threat, but leaving some in the family shaken.
"My wife is pretty traumatized. My daughter doesn't want to sleep at home. She wants to sleep at a friend's house," the homeowner said. "I'm not running from this. [The suspects are] not gonna run me from my neighborhood where I grew up and I'm gonna stand my ground just like anybody else from Lakeview would. This is where we grew up. This is where I want to raise my kids, but I hate seeing the crime coming through here like it is. It's pretty rampant right now."
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating. The homeowner said officers found fingerprints and collected possible DNA evidence at the home.
Meanwhile, he wants to encourage others in the Lakeview area to remain on guard.
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Bannister et al. (1947) originally named the mineral nigerite, after the country of its original occurrence. Jacobsen & Webb (1947) provide further details of the occurrence. Following structural studies, and after comparison with taafeite and h ögbomite type minerals, Armbruster (2002) introduced a new nomenclature for this mineral, naming it ferronigerite-2N1S. On this piece, ferronigerite-2N1S forms hexagonal crystals to 4 mm embedded in massive quartz with inky bluish blebs of gahnite and fibrous off-white sillimanite. This specimen was part of the personal collection of Ralph Merrill, proprietor of the prolific mail order business Minerals Unlimited. Ralph Merrill obtained this specimen from Davidson collection in 1954. This mineral is especially difficult to obtain from its type locality.
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Jim Skaf
. Sent 23 Nov 2017.
I've been there for 8 years. Never a problem. But 1 day after my birthday I was refused to sit there. This is a bad shop with very aggressive people. Please visit coffeeshop next to it further on [
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. Sent 8 Feb 2013.
Went on a trip here after a recommendation of their hash from a Barneys BT. On entry I thought that this was a buy and fly shop as there is no apparent seating? So I went to the counter and there was a 50ish Moroccan, he only spoke a little English so it was a bit hard to explain why I was there but as soon as I mentioned the Primera, he smiled and pulled out a big lump, this was top notch Moroccan, and he was proud to show it off, bubbled easily and was pliable and at 2g for €16 is a steal. I then asked if there was anywhere I could smoke, with a confused look on his face he pointed to a double glazed door, of course! They have partitioned the smoking room from the bar. Down a few steps. Two tables on your left and right about space for 8max on each, then stairs run up the middle of the room to computers on one side and wc on the other. Nice neighbourhood shop with a real smokers den feel. 8/10 only due to the fact that there was some terrible music (bieber) and it being dark inside made the place feel intimidating.
. Sent 11 Oct 2008.
Nice and relaxed coffee house. We didn't feel rushed here and the guy tending the place was friendly enough. They have a few computers with internet access. Lots of places to sit. If you're not in the neighborhood, I wouldn't travel all the way out here for this place, but if you're nearby you should stop in (or if you're at Sound Garden cafe down the street, which is awesome and no one seems to mind if you smoke herb out back).
Micky W
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In a quiet part to the west of the Centrum, Bronx is a typical small neighbourhood shop with locals in mind, as you walk in the bar is to the right and to the left there are 3 tables each with 2 chairs, all the seats were taken in this area of the shop by local Moroccan guys. The dealer was also Moroccan and much older than most dealers you find, he struggled with English but was well friendly and welcoming. They had 2 hashes and 2 weeds on the menu plus 1 type of pre rolled hash and 1 type of pre rolled weed. Purchased 1gm of Super Pollum for 8euros and sat at the back of the shop which is down a few steps, there is loads of comfy seating in this area as well as a couple of arcade style game machines, a telly and a large aquarium that had some rather impressive koi carp swimming around. Raised above this area is the toilet on one side and 3 computers with Internet on the other. The Super Pollum was indeed super, very oily and sticky, great taste and great high. Only slight gripe with the place was the music playing, a bizarre mixture from The Foo Fighters to The Spice Girls to Gareth Gates to Motorhead. Top place though. Will go back.
. Visited 16 Dec 07. Sent 7 Mar 2008.
We had visited here in the spring, had drinks and smoked pre-purchased weed, but this time went for the Bubblegum (1g/E8). Nice specimen. Cool shop, tri-level (restrooms on top), quite airy. A nice stop if you're in the area.
. Visited Nov 06. Sent 18 Mar 2007.
A quiet and hospitable coffeeshop. It is a split-level place, with internet access, and I was made to feel quite welcome by the Moroccan guys manning the shop. I sampled the Bubblegum, which was a fine example of the strain. The menu is somewhat smaller than those in and around Centrum, but don't let that detract from making the 15-20 minute walk from Centraal station to Bronx. Although I didn't try any, it seemed to be big on blonde hash, and had a number of locals come in and 'buy and go' whilst I was there. One thing that did make me chuckle though, was a slight language problem - like most ignorant Britons, I asked for a cup of coffee (in English), and got a can of Coke in return!
. Sent 11 Nov 2006.
A pretty big shop with internet and usually two types of skunk at 6e/g, two hashes at 7e/g and Thai weed on the menu. They have won Highlife awards in the past and it is easy to see (and taste) why. I had the White Widow and the Bubblegum, both as they should be, well worth the price. The real star of this menu is the Primeur hash - I don't normally like Maroc hash but this is sweeter and smoother and a lot stronger than average and gives a joint a rounded flavour when only a small amount was added to a skunk joint.
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This module describes the legislative framework of environmental protection, describing the major concepts in the field.
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This module reviews the establishment and verification of systems for environmental protection, considering both legal and economic aspects. The module concludes with a practical review of environmental protection as applied in the nuclear industry.
Course aims
- Establish a basic grounding in the principles and practice of environmental protection
- Develop a qualitative approach to environmental protection, establishing the need for systems of control and verification with an analysis of associated cost
- Understand the current legislation
- Understand the importance of carrying out risk assessments and implementing control measures to reduce exposure to optical radiation sources.
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- Demonstrate a depth of understanding of the principle of environmental protection
- Ability to discuss environmental sampling strategies and understand case studies in a range of applications
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|Environmental Protection – Law and Policy. The general principles and legislative basis of environmental protection policy in the UK, European Union, and at International level, and an overview of International Nuclear Law.
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Bell S, et al., Environmental Law, 8th ed, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.
Sands P, et al., Principles of International Environmental Law, 3rd ed, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Tromans S, Nuclear Law: The Law Applying to Nuclear Installations and Radioactive Substances in its Historic Context, 2nd ed, Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2010.
Stoiber C, et al., IAEA Handbook on Nuclear Law, IAEA, Vienna, STI/PUB/1160, 2003.
Background reading
Eisenbud, M and Gesell, T, Environmental Radioactivity from Natural, Industrial, and Military Sources, Fourth Edition, Academic Press, San Diego, USA, 1997.
Cooper, J R, Randle, K and Sokhi, R S, Radioactive Releases in the Environment: Impact and Assessment, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK, 2002.


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There are three types of pain syndromes that occur in runners.
The first is chondromalacia patella, also known as "runner's knee."
Chondromalacia is due wear and tear of the undersurface of the patella (kneecap). This area has a covering of smooth cartilage. Under normal circumstances, the cartilage glides in the center of a groove (trochlear groove) located at the end of the femur (upper leg bone). In some individuals, the patella rubs against one side of the groove, and the cartilage surface become irritated. The result is knee pain.
Chondromalacia is due to metabolic changes involving the deepest layers of cartilage.
Chondromalacia often affects young, otherwise healthy, athletic individuals. Women are more commonly affected.
Pain is felt behind the kneecap. One of the most common injuries among runners, chondromalacia, also known as "runner's knee", most often begins when runners run more than thirty miles per week on a consistent basis. Sometimes, a runner will rest their knees for a few days only to notice that the pain returns after a few miles into the next run. The pain tends to be aggravated by running downhill or walking down stairs, and the knee often becomes stiff after sitting for extended periods. Going up stairs and getting out of a chair also can be painful. Crepitus (crunching or clicking sounds) may occur with bending or straightening of the knee.
The reason runners develop runner's knee is because of muscle imbalance. Running tends to increase the strength of the back thigh muscles (hamstrings) more than those in the front (the quadriceps).
Foot abnormalities can stress the knee. Overpronation (rolling the foot in) or supinating (turning it out too much) can both be detremental.
Runner's knee is aggravated by rapid increase in the number of miles or new hill work or speed work. Runner's knee can also be brought on by running on banked surfaces or a curved track. Running on a road that is banked at the sides leads to pronation of the "short leg"- the one that is running on the higher surface.
Pain relief can be obtained by icing the knees immediately after running. Ice packs should be placed on the knee for about fifteen minutes to reduce swelling. Ice should be used twice a day for fifteen minutes at a time.
Relief can also be obtained by resting the knee. Rest reduces inflammation.
Cross-training activities such as swimming, can allow an athlete to maintain their fitness while resting the knee. The next step is a physical therapy regimen that should emphasize strengthening and flexibility of the quadriceps and hamstring muscle groups. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is also helpful to relieve the pain associated with chondromalacia.
Surgery is not indicated for this condition.
Foot stabilization is critical.Consider custom orthotics or even a commercially made foot support.
Quadriceps strengthening exercises are important for protecting the knee. A simple quad set exercise consists of sitting in a chair, extending the leg out in front and holding it straight out for 10 seconds, then slowly bending the knee and letting the foot touch the floor. Start with 25 repetitions and move up to 50 repetitions.
Abnormal tracking of the patella (tracking is the movement of the patella within the trochlear groove of the femur) due to tight ligaments on the outside (lateral side) of the kneecap is also a cause of chondromalacia. A procedure known as a lateral release can be performed. The lateral release involves cutting the tight lateral ligaments to allow for normal position and tracking of the patella.
Doing the exercises daily is an important part of treatment.
A small percentage will not find relief even after rest and rehabilitation.
This is a condition due to wearing away of cartilage. It may occur in the medial compartment of the knee (inside part of the knee) where the femur articulates with the tibia or the lateral compartment, again where the tibia articulates with the femur towards the outside part of the knee.
Pain is felt either along the inside or the outside part of the knee. This condition must be distinguished from both chondromalacia as well as iliotibial band syndrome. The pain is due to a number of factors. The first is irritation of nerve fibers surrounding the joint capsule of the knee. Low grade inflammation also plays a role. Pain is aggravated by prolonged inactivity and made better by activity. Pain is often present at night. Sometimes, inflammation can lead to fluid accumulation- called a knee effusion. The treatment consists of ice, non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, occasional injections of steroids, and viscosupplementation (lubricant injections.) Bracing occasionally helps. Runners with osteoarthritis must learn to balance rest and activity. Cross-training with low impact types of exercise is useful.
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
In cases of chronic lateral knee pain, iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a likely cause. A runner with this complaint will experience sharp stinging pain on the outside of the knee, which may cause a limp. This is an overuse injury.
Lateral knee pain can be induced by squats, lunges, hamstring curls, extensions and any motion that involves repetitive flexion and extension of the knees. In runners it may occur as a result of running up and downhill and on banked surfaces. Proper diagnosis and treatment are vital.
The iliotibial band (ITB) is a long ligament-like structure running along the outside of the thigh. It connects the ilium of the pelvis, with the upper lateral part of the tibia (shinbone). When the knee is bent more than 30 degrees, the iliotibial band (ITB) lies on or behind the lateral femoral condyle, the bony prominence that makes up the upper and outer portion of the knee joint. When the knee is extended, the iliotibial band (ITB) lies in front of the lateral femoral condyle. Repetitive flexion and extension moves the ITB back and forth over the condyle.
When the ITB becomes irritated and inflamed, ITBS is the result. A number of factors can trigger ITBS. Any sudden increase in training intensity - whether that increase comes from extra weight, an increase in reps, greater distance or training on uneven ground - can lead to lateral knee pain. The problem can also be worsened by other structural problems including pelvic obliquity, sacroiliac joint abnormality, and foot pronation (foot turning inwards).
The runner will complain of knee pain brought on by repetitive flexion and extension and may have a limp following exertion. Swelling is usually not present and there is no history of trauma. Full weight bearing on the affected leg with the knee in 30-40° flexion will reproduce the pain, as the ITB comes in contact with the lateral femoral condyle.
Rest, mileage reduction, and frequent ice are a start of treatment. Mileage should be reduced. Cutting back on hill work, and running on even surfaces will help.
Ice packs applied for 15 minutes two to three times a day along with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication are helpful. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is an effective form of therapy for relieving the pain of muscle spasm. Deep friction massage also may help.
ITB stretching can begin after pain control has been achieved.
Runners can continue to exercise as long as they avoid activities which aggravate the pain - and that includes running.
To avoid lateral knee pain from ITBS, a reevaluation of the training routine should be done. Proper warming up and cooling down is essential. Stretching is mandatory.
Baker's Cyst
A fourth possible problem is a popliteal cyst. Pain and swelling develops behind the knee, right at the junction where the upper leg meets the lower leg. It is due to fluid accumulating in a bursal sack behind the knee. It causes tightness behind the knee. It often occurs in people who have underlying arthritis.
Treatment consists of drainage using an ultrasound guided needle with injection of a glucocorticoid.
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