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Doctor insights on:
Meperidine Hydrochloride Medication
Is demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) 50mg a good pain managment drug? Please advise!
It is a good: Painkiller. Narcotic analgesics are the most efficacious agents available for relief of acute pain. Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is opioid and good painkiller. When pain is accompanied by inflammation, NSAIDs are more effective than opioids in managing pain. Ask your doctor for more information. ...Read more
Meperidine Hydrochloride (Definition)
Meperidine hydrochloride is a drug that increases narcotic effects which is a ...Read more
Is demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) one of the drugs that can be screen for?
Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride): Yes - definitely.Get a more detailed answer ›
What is demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?
An opioid analgesic: Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) or meperidine is a opioid-based pain medication. Its action, risks and side effects are somehwat similar to morphine. It can be dangerous if used in combination of certain antidepressants (such as SSRIs or MAOs). UNlike other narcotics (opioids) it does not constrict pupils. It is often used to reduce shivering after anesthesia. ...Read more
What is the medicinal use of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?
Older pain med: People like demerol (meperidine hydrochloride). It's a fact. There's something about it that gives a better comfort to those suffering with pain. Unfortunately, there is a toxic byproduct that keeps us from using it for chronic pain. Most ers have switched to Dilaudid and /or toradol. ...Read more
How long does it take for demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) to expire?
Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) expire: Look on the bottle - there should be a date there. ...Read more
I need to know if taking 300mg of Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) oral is safe.
No: Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) has been going out of favor as an oral pain medication for more than a decade. It has more potential side effects and drug interactions than hydrocodone or oxycodone. It can lower your seizure threshold, becoming more dangerous if you have kidney problems. Ask for a different pain reliever. ...Read more
Is dilaudid stronger than demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?
Both are potent drug: They are both potent drugs when given other than by an oral route. When taken by mouth, Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is less potent. ...Read more
Are meprozine capsules like demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?
Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) contains Meperidine - a narcotic pain killer.
Meprozine contains Meperidine also but has Promethazine as well which helps reduce nausea. ...Read more
Please tell me what does demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) with lidocaine do?
Two things: Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is a pain killer, lidocaine, among other things, is a short acting anesthetic, blocking sensation. ...Read more
Is percocet or demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) stronger?
Yes: This is not an easy conversion but most conversions show oxycodone to be much stronger. ...Read more
What are the side effects of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) use, abuse?
Death: Nausea, sedation, seizures and death.Get a more detailed answer ›
Can you take demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) 6 hours after 10mg of nubain?
Yes: Yes. Check with the doc who did the rx as well. ...Read more
Are extreme pain and numbness normal after a demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) shot?
Not typically: Where did you have the shot and where is your pain. Local pain at the site of the injection is not uncommon and should be self limiting. Where is your numbness. In the typical site of im injections it would be unlikely to hit a nerve and cause pain and numbness. If you got the injection intravenously, the IV insertion could cause localized pain and nerve trauma leading to pain and numbness. ...Read more
Help plz! Can pregnant women take demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) tablets or syrup?
Unsafe: Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is an opioid agonist and a controlled substance. It should not be taken during the pregnancy period, unless in the judgment of your physician the potential benefits bigger than the possible risk. Talk to your PCP for more information. ...Read more
What are the effects of Narcan IV for overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) iv?
Various: Tachycardia, changes in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting. ...Read more
What to do if for 6 years I have been on demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) for pain management.?
Is your: Pain source gone and wish to get off narcotics or want to switch to something else ...Read more
I am concerned for 6 years I have been on demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) for pain management., what should I do?
Talk to your doctor: If you are concerned about taking a narcotic for many years, discuss it with your physician who is prescribing it. Talk about the risks, benefits and alternatives. ...Read more
How long after taking demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) should I wait to take hydrocodone since the demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is not helping pain at all?
It depends: It all depends on the dose. You may take hydrocodone right away if Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) does not help at all. Don't take Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) any more. It is worst analgesic. Again, be sure you breathe fine. ...Read more
Can you take demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) and oxycodone together?
Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) with oxy:
These two drugs both act at the same receptor within the body. Taking them together can potentially be lethal.
They should only be taken as prescribed by your physician. ...Read more
Is it safe to take demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) and percocet together?
Possibly-best not to: Both medications are in the class of an opiate. Therefore the effects of taking them together are additive. You get more analgesia (pain relief) and more side effects, the most serious being respiratory depression. This can suppress your drive to breath altogether leading to death. Whether this happens or not depends on your tolerance to this type of medication-look up definition of tolerance. ...Read more
Why don't doctors prescribe demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) for pain relief?
Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride): You will never seen this in the USA - Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) oral. Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) has got a bad rap. Some physicians may still use it IV in the hospital setting. ...Read more
What is the difference between oxycodone and demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?
Pure opiate/ atropin: Oxycodone is a pure opiate agonist drug. Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) in contrast is a relative of Atropine and has some analgesic effects but it's not as potent as oxycodone. ...Read more
What is the definition or description of: Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) allergy?
Demerol allergy: Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) is a narcotic pain reliever. Medication allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue. ...Read more
What are the side effects of Narcan IV for overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) iv?
Withdrawal: Immediate and severe withdrawal-nausea, vomitting, severe pain sensations if chronic use. Just waking up otherwise. ...Read more
Are there side effects of Narcan use after an overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride)?
Maybe: Most commonly an increase in pain particularly if that was the intended use of the demerol (meperidine hydrochloride). ...Read more
What are the side effects of Narcan IV for an overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) iv?
Many: Side effects fromnaltrexone include interruptions of heart rythm, rapid heart rate, increase or decrease in blood pressuer; nausea and vomitting; sweating, and withdrawal symptoms if the person has been using the drug. (the brand Narcan (naloxone) has been discontinued in the us). ...Read more
Can you tell me the side effects of Narcan IV for overdose of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) iv?
Narcan (naloxone):
Possible: chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeats;
dry cough, feeling short of breath;
sweating, severe nausea or vomiting;
headache, agitation, anxiety, confusion, ringing /ears;
feeling like you might pass out; or
weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop).
http://www. Rxlist. Com/narcan-side-effects-drug-center. Htm. ...Read more
What is the best treatment for arachnoiditis im in so much pain im currently on 200mg of demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) daily
Non-opioids: For the burning pain associated with arachnoiditis, non-opioid pain meds may work better like membrane stabilizers (gabapentin) or some anti-depressents. Patients also improve with spinal cord stimulation. I hope you do better soon. Talk to you doctor about the above options. ...Read more
Had wisdoms removed I'm on 100 mg of methadone. I wa prescribed 50 mg demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) one every 4 hrs is it ok? Will it kill me?
Check with dentist: Probably not... But check with your dentist who should know that you are taking the methadone. It may be that you might not need to take the Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) since you are already taking the methadone. One of the oral surgeons here may have a different opinion. ...Read more
After surgery one nurse gave me Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) and the other nurse gave me Percocet not long after. Did they double dose me and make a mistake.?
Not likely: Most likely is all based on the institutional pain protocol and your response to treatment. If there was a mistake most institutions have now specific guidelines and they will make you aware. ...Read more
Demerol (Definition)
Meperidine hydrochloride is a drug that increases narcotic effects which is a ...Read more


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ZTT Japan have launched their Return To The Pleasuredome deluxe Frankie Goes To Hollywood box set.
Open up the foil-stamped box set, hand-crafted by Kyoto craftsmen, to find CD 1 "Complete Hits", CD 2 "Selected Remixes", a DVD "Complete Video", a replica FRANKIE SAY RELAX T-Shirt and, promo postcard by the Japanese artists Lily Franky, a FGTH condom ("for a wilder time") and a gorgeous 24-page book. As the Japanese advertising translates, Return To The Pleasuredome is bursting with "class hits and ideas of fashion, art, philosophy, and strategies that inspired people so much and caused a social phenomenon in 80s!" And when you've unwrapped your FRANKIE SAY t-shirt, the empty slot left in the box set is designed to house your copy of Zang Tuum Tumb, The ZTT Box Set. This box set is only shipping in Japan. More info at www.ztt-japan.com/news/2009/06/ztt5_1.php.
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Lucy has joined a number of North West MPs and MEPs in signing a joint statement on fracking. The statement, organised by Friends of the Earth, comes as Lancashire County Council prepares to decide whether or not to grant permission for fracking to take place near the Fylde Coast. Expressing concerns about the risks posed both to the environment and to the health of local residents, Lucy said:
It's incredibly important that the possible health risks associated with fracking and its impact on the environment are properly investigated before any work goes ahead. That's why I'm signing the statement today to draw attention to the issue and call on the government to impose a moratorium on fracking until the safety of residents can be assured with scientific evidence. It's extremely concerning that so many licenses are being approved before the effects are fully understood and therefore I'm supporting Friends of the Earth's campaign to put a stop to the plans until stronger evidence of its safety can be provided.
Joint statement on fracking from North West MPs & MEPs:
We have serious concerns about the risks that fracking poses to people's health and the environment.
We believe that no fracking should take place until the health and climate impacts have been properly assessed.
We therefore call for any fracking applications to be withdrawn or refused planning permission.
Signed (in alphabetical order by surname)
Rosie Cooper MP (West Lancashire)
Yvonne Fovargue MP (Makerfield)
Kate Green MP (Stretford and Urmston)
Margaret Greenwood MP (Wirral West)
Andrew Gwynne MP (Denton and Reddish)
Sir Gerald Kaufman MP (Manchester Gorton)
Barbara Keeley MP (Worsley and Eccles South)
Afzal Khan MEP (North West)
Rebecca Long-Bailey MP (Salford and Eccles)
Justin Madders MP (Ellesmere Port and Neston)
Michael Meacher MP (Oldham West and Royton)
Lucy Powell MP (Manchester Central)
Yasmin Qureshi MP (Bolton South East)
Cat Smith MP (Lancaster and Fleetwood)
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Yamaha Pacifica 112J, Old Violin Sunburst
Yamaha Pacifica 112J, Old Violin SunburstDetails
The Yamaha Pacifica 112J Electric Guitar, Old Violin Sunburst is one of the best value guitars for over a decade, offering excellent tone and quality for aspiring guitarists. The Pacifia guitar features a solid alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a single humbucker with 2 single-coil pickups to produce a range of powerful tones that suit a range of musical styles. Well known for its great tone and outstanding playability, the left handed Pacifica 112J is a great all round electric guitar that will put you on the road to greatness.
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Exceptional Design
The Yamaha Pacifica 112J is perfect as a first or second electric guitar for players who want a quality build which they won't struggle to get great tone from. A proper fret-job, quality hardware, and a good set-up make this a perfect guitar to learn on. The solid alder body, rosewood fingerboard and bolt-on construction ensures you will have all the sustain you need for pop, country and rock tunes.
Excellent Playing Experience
The Pacifia guitar's comfortably contoured body lets you can play for hours, while the smooth maple neck lets you qucik and easy note changes. The vintage style vibrato adds a nice touch, letting you create beautiful pitch shifting effects ideal for expressive blues. The versatile tone of the Pacifica 112J comes from its bridge humbucker and 2 single-coil pickups, giving you everything from smooth and sultry resonance to higher gain rock attitude.
Body & Bridge
- Body: Alder
- Bridge: Vintage Style Tremolo
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Colour: Old Violin Black
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck: Maple
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Radius: 13.75"
- Frets: 22 Medium
- Inlays: Dots
- Nut: Ureo
Pickups & Hardware
- Bridge Pickup: Humbucker (Ceramic)
- Middle Pickup: Single-Coil (Ceramic)
- Neck Pickup: Single-Coil (Ceramic)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-Way Pickup Selector
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
- Pickguard: 1-Ply White
- Strings: D'Addario EXL120 (.009 - .042 Gauges)
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Your network and its bandwidth are protected by the peer-to-peer detection, blocking and monitoring capabilities of Patronus.
Peer-to-Peer Blocking
- Protects a network and its bandwidth by restricting clients from running many distributed peer-to-peer file sharing and browsing programs. This allows the enforcement of your Internet Use Policies. It effectively detects most protocols, including: bittorrent, gnutella, edonkey, fasttrack, neonet, ares, and torpark.
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Nepris came out of a real need we heard from educators, industry leaders, professionals and community partners alike, to reduce the barriers between industry and education. Our core mission: Making industry engagement part of the everyday classroom by empowering teachers to engage students in STEAM!
With Nepris, teachers don't have to spend endless hours and time outside of the classroom to recruit and plan for guest speakers. By facilitating virtual connections, Nepris effectively removes student barriers to access while providing companies the opportunity to efficiently and effectively extend their education outreach efforts
Teachers can pick a curriculum topic or student project and Nepris finds and invites the right industry professional to show how the topic is applied in their work, to help guide students with their projects or to evaluate final student deliverables. Every student has an opportunity to submit questions and take part in the discussion. Every professional has a proven framework to guide them towards productive classroom discussion. Each virtual session is recorded so everyone can benefit from this session.
Students gain early exposure to high tech professionals and related job skills so they can connect what they learn in the classroom to real people and real careers that they can aspire for. Nepris platform can help integrate this kind of exposure into the classroom on a regular basis instead of just once a year, on career days! For companies, we make skills-based volunteering a reality.
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Update: Police Have No Duty to Inform You an Attorney is Attempting Contact
You've seen it in countless films: the suspect, sitting at an interrogation desk, forcefully telling the police that he won't be saying another word until his lawyer arrives. And while there's some truth to the notion that a suspect does have a right to have an attorney present (it is among the so-called Miranda rights), there are technicalities that make this right a little more complex than you might think. Peter J. Johnson, a leading criminal lawyer in Michigan, wants you to know exactly what rights you have when the police are interrogating you.
About the Miranda
Police are required to deliver their state's version of the Miranda warning to all suspects in police custody. You've heard the gist of it in movies and television. The part we're talking about today is the "You have a right to an attorney" part. Essentially, it means that you have a right to have an attorney present during all police interactions and to have an attorney defend you in court proceedings.
However, it is possible for suspects to waive their Miranda rights. If you elect to speak with the police without an attorney present and indicate to the police that this is what you intend to do, you have effectively waived your right to have an attorney present. This is where things get complicated.
According to a 2014 ruling out of the Michigan Supreme Court, People v Tanner, the police are not required to inform you that an attorney is attempting to contact you if you have already waived your Miranda rights. Once you agree to give a statement without an attorney present, the police are under no obligation to suspend actions when and if an attorney shows up. If you do not waive your Miranda rights, the police cannot speak with you unless your attorney is present and statements they obtain without an attorney present may not hold up in court.
Any criminal lawyer in Michigan will advise that you do not waive your Miranda rights. Speaking with an attorney is critical if you want to ensure you are aware of all of the options available to you. If you have questions about Miranda rights or recent court rulings, please contact us for assistance via www.AttorneyPeterJohnson.com or 269.982.1100.


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Drexel End Table
You just can't beat Drexel furniture for quality that lasts. Unfortunately the finish doesn't always stand the test of time though. Life happens and furniture takes a beating.
Before & During
This end table is solid but the surface had a lot of scratches. The tapered fluted legs caught my eye, so I snatched it up and brought it home.
This particular end table is the Classic Treasury by Drexel manufactured in 1968. In case you're wondering how I know the year, the date is stamped on the underside of the drawer which is so convenient for determining a time period!
|Manufacturer's mark on the underside of the drawer.
583-310-3 End Table Classic Treasury by Drexel.
As I mentioned earlier, the top was scratched. It is a solid wood table with a beautiful wood veneer. I used my orbital sander to smooth out the surface being careful not to sand to deeply into the veneer.
|Sanding with an orbital sander.
The freshly sanded top looked beautiful enough to leave as-is, but it didn't work with my color scheme, so I applied two coats of shellac to the raw wood before painting.
|Applying shellac to raw wood before painting.
I wanted a light and classic look for the end table, so I chose a color scheme of grey and white. I also wanted a blended effect, so I added Paris Grey and Pure White to a container and swirled it to blend. I dipped my brush into the swirled paint and let it blend naturally onto the table.
|Paris Grey and Pure White swirled together.
After the first coat was dry I dry brushed a darker grey, French Linen, over the base of the end table.
|Dry brush a darker shade to add dimension.
I used French Linen over the Paris Grey / Pure White mixture.
It was a little too dark in spots for my liking, so I dry brushed a little of the grey-white swirl over the French Linen until I got the look I wanted.
|Dry brush lighter color over dark.
I lightly distressed the edges with 220-grit sandpaper then sealed with soft clear wax. I sealed the top of the end table with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat for extra durability. I wanted to add just a bit more dimension to the color while still keeping it light and fresh, so after I sealed the paint with clear wax, I applied a white glaze. I used a foam brush to apply the glaze and then wiped the excess off with a shop towel.
|Applying white glaze over the painted finish.
Here's a side-by-side comparison of the glaze. The left side doesn't have glaze applied yet. The right side is after brushing it on and then wiping it off. More than one coat of glaze can be applied, but I liked the subtle look, so I only applied one coat.
|Comparison of before and after white glaze.
I'll finish today's post with the "after" photos. I'll include the supply list at the end in case you would like to create a similar look for your project. If you would like to see future projects, then be sure to enter your email address in the subscribe button at the top of the screen. Or you can follow me on Facebook. Thanks so much for stopping by today!
|Drexel Classic Treasury end table painted by The Black Sheep Shoppe
|Side view of end table. I love the tapered fluted legs!
|Deep drawer for storage.
|Winter White glaze applied over painted finish.
|Gorgeous details on the drawer knobs!
|Details on legs.
|Close up of drawer.
Supply List
Below are the supplies I used for this project. Some links are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase. It doesn't cost you extra, but it helps support the time and effort of maintaining the blog. Thank you for your support and understanding!
- Orbital sander and variety pack of sand paper (60, 80, 100, 150, 200-grit)
- Tack cloths (for quick removal of sanding dust.)
- Shellac and disposable foam brushes
- Chalk Paint Products by Annie Sloan Paris Grey, Pure White, French Linen, and soft clear wax.
- Wax brush
- General Finishes High Performance Top Coat Satin
- General Finishes Winter White Glaze Effects
- Shop towels (for removing excess glaze)
- Wooster Vintage Effects paintbrush plus an old paint brush for dry brushing.


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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Baroness Denton of Wakefield): My Lords, I beg to move that the Bill be now read a third time.
Moved, That the Bill be now read a third time.--(Baroness Denton of Wakefield.)
Lord Prys-Davies: My Lords, we on these Benches welcome the Prime Minister's carefully drafted article in today's Irish Times. We believe that it contributes to the creation of trust between the two Governments and also between both communities. Both communities in Northern Ireland can draw a measure of assurance from its wording.
Your Lordships will know that there have been no real obstacles in the House to the passage of the Bill which replaces the existing emergency legislation. That does not mean that the Bill has no defects as it stands. Regrettably, it has a number which were identified by my noble friend Lord Williams of Mostyn in his speech from the Labour Front Bench in the course of the Second Reading debate on 21st March. The existence of emergency legislation is always a source of concern and a matter of regret.
I also wish to refer to the important Statement made yesterday on the flawed forensic tests carried out at the Sevenoaks laboratory which have come to light. The Statement adds to our concerns about the use of emergency legislation. Although there is no evidence just now to show that there are problems in other laboratories, the Statement is bound to raise doubts about procedures. Although the contamination issue does not stem directly from the provisions of this Bill, once again it is a reminder that the existence of emergency legislation demands constant vigilance against mistakes and errors.
One of our main regrets in connection with the Bill is that the Government felt unable to set up the inquiry under the chairmanship of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Lloyd, assisted by Mr. Justice Kerr, at least six months earlier, so that its findings could be considered by the Government and taken into account in framing the Bill now before us and informing the debate on the Bill. However, we look forward to the noble and learned Lord's report. The Labour Party has made a submission to the inquiry and that leads me naturally to ask the Minister whether she is able to give the House an indication of when it may expect to receive the noble and learned Lord's report.
Tonight at least, we have the satisfaction that this Bill, unlike its predecessor, will expire after two years. With those remarks, we give our support to the Bill.
Baroness Denton of Wakefield: My Lords, I thank the noble Lord for his support for the emergency provisions Bill. The noble Lord, Lord Williams, made his concerns known at various stages of the Bill, but it was a delight to hear the noble Lord, Lord Prys-Davies, praise the words of the Prime Minister this morning in the article on working towards peace, because that is the Government's aim. I know that we have the support of Shadow Ministers on the other Benches.
Now is the time when the IRA must make its choice either to let its political representatives take their place at the table armed only with their mandate or to continue to blight another generation with political violence that ultimately cannot succeed. If the IRA chooses the former path and makes clear its total and absolute commitment to the principles of democracy and non-violence set out in the Mitchell Report, Sinn Fein may take its place at the table. The need for the emergency legislation will disappear, enabling the Government to remove it in due course. However, if the IRA chooses the latter course, then the Government will continue to ensure that the people of Northern Ireland
I am pleased to be able to reassure the noble Lord, Lord Prys-Davies, that we look forward to the report of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Lloyd of Berwick, by the autumn. I commend the Bill to the House.
On Question, Bill read a third time, and passed, and returned to the Commons with amendments.
Baroness Denton of Wakefield rose to move, That the draft order laid before the House on 8th May be approved [20th Report from the Joint Committee].
The noble Baroness said: My Lords, it is proposed that the Bill which has just received its Third Reading in your Lordships' House, and which will now pass to another place for consideration of amendments made in this House, would come into force on 25th August 1996. It was, essentially, a Bill to re-enact the existing provisions of the emergency provisions Act 1991 which expires in August. However, the principal provisions of the current Act would lapse before then, on 15th June, unless renewed by order of my right honourable and learned friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland before midnight on that date.
It is an annual duty falling upon your Lordships' House at this time of the year to debate the continuance of the emergency legislation. On this occasion, however, because we have been considering a Bill to re-enact the emergency provisions for a further two years, pending the outcome of the inquiry currently being led by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Lloyd of Berwick, into the future need for counter-terrorist legislation throughout the whole of the United Kingdom, we have had ample opportunity to debate the key issue which is the continued need to keep the provisions on the statute book.
I shall not describe the content of the Act, as it would amount to repeating what I said to your Lordships' on Second Reading of the successor legislation on 21st March. Suffice it to say that the House is considering the order against a climate in which the terrorist organisations remain intact, active and ready to mount further attacks both on the GB mainland, as we have seen all too clearly, and in Northern Ireland.
We continue to strive for a peaceful accommodation in Northern Ireland and we are hopeful that such an outcome will eventually be achieved through the democratic process and, we hope, through talks which will embrace all of the political parties.
The order, which I commend to your Lordships' House straightforwardly, has the effect of keeping the existing provisions in statute until they are repealed by the coming into effect of the successor legislation in August. I beg to move.
Moved, That the draft order laid before the House on 8th May be approved [20th Report from the Joint Committee].--(Baroness Denton of Wakefield.)
Lord Prys-Davies: My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for having carefully explained the reasons for the continuance order. In a sense it is in the nature of a temporary measure so that a gap should not occur between the expiry of the existing Northern Ireland (Emergency Provisions) Act 1991 and the coming into force of the Bill which has been given its Third Reading. That was made very clear by the Minister. We have pleasure in supporting the order.
Baroness Denton of Wakefield: My Lords, this House offers great support to Northern Ireland. The people of the Province are extremely grateful for that and for the friendship they are offered by noble Lords who continue to spend much time in the interests of the Province.
With that, and with an expression of gratitude for the support given to the order, which allows our citizens to be protected, I commend the order to the House.
On Question, Motion agreed to.
Lord Judd rose to ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in ensuring adequate financial resources for the United Nations in all its activities.
The noble Lord said: My Lords, "Quot homines, tot sententiae"--as many persons, so many opinions--is how the Commission on Global Government chaired by Sonny Ramphal and Ingvar Carlsson, of which I am glad to be a member, described how the United Nations is seen. But on one point all the members of the commission are for their part agreed: it is our United Nations. In other words, the commitment and support which member governments bring to it on behalf of those they represent are crucial to its success.
That must be particularly true of a nation like our own, which aspires to be one of only five permanent members of the Security Council. For us it cannot be a selfish matter of using the United Nations only to further our own perceived national interests, if indeed those can ever be separate from the well-being of the global community as a whole. Of our own volition we choose to continue in a leadership role for global stewardship on behalf of humanity as a whole. That, I know, is a conviction shared by the noble Baroness the Minister. She has said so with firmness on a number of occasions in this House and outside it, and I commend her for that.
I must declare a concerned interest as an honorary vice-president of the United Nations Association and as a volunteer member of the World Health Organisation Task Force on health and development. In an age of too much journalistic cynicism, with a disturbing culture of
Among the successes of the United Nations have been its significant, if not untroubled, contributions to peacekeeping and peace making, perhaps particularly in some of the dangerous regional conflicts during the Cold War; its work on decolonisation; its advancement of human rights and women's rights; its achievements in relation to the law of the sea; and its record of raising the level of international commitment to responsibility for the environment.
The specialised agencies of the UN have done outstanding work for children, refugees, labour rights, food relief, meteorology and economic and social development. On health alone--surely a fundamental human social right--the World Health Organisation has led in the eradication of smallpox and is now leading in the elimination of polio, leprosy, guinea-worm disease, river blindness and Chagas' disease, as well as taking on a big share of the battle against AIDS. Qualitatively, UNESCO is also now making a vital contribution to the educational, scientific and cultural dimensions of the global community.
It is, frankly, sad that as permanent members of the Security Council the British and United States Governments still stubbornly refuse to join in the increasingly effective work of UNESCO, with all its significance for the future of global stability. United States and British expertise and experience could do much to reinforce and strengthen the progress that has already been made.
All that does not for a moment mean that the record of the United Nations system is without blemish. Of course it is not. There have at times been mistakes, even grave mistakes, extravagances, waste, bureaucratic inertia and incompetence. To pretend otherwise would be naive. But then, what national government of any political persuasion has ever had a totally unblemished record? Surely the challenge is to work together with the leaders of the secretariat to ensure consistency, the highest levels of public administration, public service and cost-effectiveness. Indeed, our duty to hard-working taxpayers throughout the world demands no less.
For a start, we need to concentrate with other member governments on insisting upon the most stringent methods of recruitment and selection for the Secretary General--arguably the most demanding chief executive role in the world--and for his senior colleagues. What dynamic multinational firm in the world today would tolerate the hole-in-the-corner, manipulative intrigue which goes into the operation at present?
Job descriptions must be clear, and so must the criteria by which the selection is made. The search for the strongest possible candidate should be wide, and that should go for appointments at all levels of the United Nations system. Appointment and promotion should invariably be on merit, ability, suitability and competence alone, free of direct or indirect political pressure or trade-offs.
It is surely the height of hypocrisy and irresponsibility to complain about the failings of the United Nations while repeatedly loading it with ever more demanding tasks, if we are not at the same time doing our level best to ensure that it has human resources of the best quality to perform effectively and the financial resources to enable the staff to deliver.
Erskine Childers and Brian Urquhart, in their important book, Renewing the UN system, have demonstrated that the so-called facts about the UN budget have often been mythologised. Since 1946, United Nations membership has increased from 51 to 184 member states, bringing within its scope virtually the whole of humankind, the numbers of which have more than doubled over that same period. Numerous global programmes have been launched in response to these increased commitments. Yet the estimated total worldwide expenditure through the UN system by 1992 was only 10,500 million US dollars--barely 30 per cent. of what we in the United Kingdom alone spend on alcoholic beverages. By 1992, the United Nations system's expenditure was only 0.05 per cent. of the world's gross domestic product. It represented an expenditure of one dollar 90 cents per human being alive in 1992 as compared with 150 dollars per human still being devoted to military expenditure.
Urquhart and Childers pointed out that, significantly, 39 per cent. of that United Nations expenditure was for emergency work in peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance--reflecting the inadequate resources available for tackling the root causes of what, as the Minister opposite knows better than most of us, so often become extremely costly problems. Nevertheless, it is striking to note that in 1992 the resources provided for United Nations peacekeeping operations were themselves less than the combined cost of operating the fire and police departments of New York City.
What makes this worse is that, by comparison with those available for peacekeeping, the human and financial resources available for conflict resolution, peace building, arbitration and pre-emptive diplomacy--by any yardstick the sane and rational priorities for the United Nations--are so small as to be laughable, were it not for the fact that they represent such a grim reflection of a total lack of common sense.
In a mid-1993 paper entitled An Agenda for Peace: One Year Later, the Secretary General, Boutros Boutros Ghali, urged the Security Council to brace itself to expect the unexpected. He argued that, in the years just ahead, major developments would affect the role and functioning of the Security Council. Competing entities, states, groups and individuals would request United Nations intervention to protect their security; threats to international peace and security would emanate from situations essentially of a non-military nature, including social disarray created by movement towards democracy and economic tension created by the cost of both development and non-development; increasing political pressure would shape the evolving mechanisms of consensus building on security decisions.
How right he was. He could have underlined still more strongly the nightmare of ethnicity which later led to genocide in Rwanda, at the very time the world was
As is often said, did the United Nations not exist, something very like it would have to be invented to meet the volatile and dangerous hazards of the unpredictable world in which we live. Interdependence is an inescapable reality. We all know that, and yet, while sermonising about cost-effectiveness and efficiency, we also know that the necessary resources for the United Nations are conspicuous by their absence and that that aggravates the weaknesses. It is transparently obvious that to under-resource the United Nations is a false economy. The consequent humanitarian bills can prove enormous. The External Affairs Committee of the Canadian House of Commons put the situation very well:
At the heart of the underfunding there lies a truly disgraceful story of failure to pay membership and other dues--sometimes, it must be said, by the very governments which are most vociferous in their criticism of UN inadequacy. In 1993, by the 31st January deadline, only 18 member states of the United Nations itself (accounting for 16 per cent. of the budget) had paid their dues in full. By 31st October 1994 governments owed a total of 2,100 million dollars--one third for the regular budget and the rest for peacekeeping. I am sad to underline that the United States was the worst defaulter at 687 million dollars, Russia being the next worst at 597 million dollars.
More recently, Joseph E. Connor, the Under-Secretary for Administration and Management in the UN, announced on 29th April last that unpaid assessments totalled 2,800 million dollars and, of that, 1,500 million dollars was now owed by the United States, 400 million dollars by the Russian Federation and 250 million dollars by the Ukraine. As of the next day, he is reported to have warned that the regular budget cash balance would be zero. Mr. Connor anticipated that at the end of December member states would owe 2,100 million US dollars to peacekeeping budgets, of which the United States would still owe 1,300 million dollars. In all those circumstances, he explained, the United Nations had no option but to continue borrowing, not least from peacekeeping funds, in order to finance the regular budget. That is in the context of between 700 million and 800 million dollars owed already to member states like us for troops and equipment provided for peacekeeping. What makes all that so lamentable is that the UN is to be forced to rob a desperately needed and overstretched Peter to pay
President Clinton has now evidently decided to challenge Congress and the Senate to pay up all the backlog within five years. He is to be congratulated on his courageous stand. It is encouraging news. And certainly the adoption last month of the US budget for the current financial year should result in the payment of 256 million US dollars more than had been forecast to be received in 1996. It also seems that the Russian Federation announced an intention to pay 400 million dollars in 1996--46 million to the regular budget and 354 million to the peacekeeping budget. That, I gather, is 275 million dollars more than had been forecast for 1996.
Furthermore, in fairness we should take note that since last year the Russian Federation has so far broadly kept up to date on all its current regular budget assessments. But, as Mr. Connor wisely cautioned, promises and intentions are one thing, actual payments are another. There have been significant staff cuts and freezes in recruitment; morale, essential to the critical work of the United Nations, has inevitably suffered from all the uncertainty and the inability of the organisation to meet all its obligations, let alone rise to new challenges. Sound forward planning has become virtually impossible. Without question, the financial default of too many member states has severely debilitated the United Nations. Withholding contributions has become a destructive way of attempting to exercise influence--but what a negative, damaging influence. It is significant that Article 19 of the United Nations charter makes provision for depriving member states who choose not to abide by the financial rules of their vote. It will be interesting to hear the Minister's views on why that rule has not been applied.
The question inevitably arises as to whether, with the present laudable and carefully calculated criteria, it is nevertheless wise to rely on one state--the United States--for 25 per cent. of the regular budget. Again, it would be helpful to know the Minister's thinking on that. The US administration has already indicated a desire to meet that point by seeking to reduce its assessed 30 per cent. share of the peacekeeping budget.
Perhaps in conclusion I can say that we all need the United Nations; we need it as an effective, streamlined, professional organisation free of inertia, waste and extravagance. This calls for strong leadership by example at all levels, not least the top; it calls for high calibre staff with buoyant morale. But it also calls for sufficient resources to do the work which the UN is charged to do. Nothing is more wasteful of taxpayers' money than to put it into an organisation which is not financially geared for what is expected of it. That way lies calamity. Insufficient resources can mean that, increasingly, all the resources that are made available prove ineffective.
Whatever recent performance leaves to be desired in support for the specialised agencies, British governments have a relatively good record of paying their dues to the
For Britain itself it is time to follow the logic of our own example in the mainstream United Nations throughout the specialised agencies, not least in UNESCO.
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Regarding two articles and one letter to the editor in the July 14 edition referencing Long Bar Pointe:
The front-page article notes the developers' unusual decision to reveal intimate details to the public about their "transformative project for West Bradenton." I thought Riverwalk was built with that goal in mind.
A five-star hotel could be built on the prime waterfront spot now occupied by City of Bradenton offices or the underused library. The much-needed downtown redevelopment should not have to compete with Long Bar just when it seems everything is coming together with the Hampton Inn deal, Blues Fest, Manatee Players and plans to successfully interconnect Village of the Arts.
Long Bar is simply a frill project for IMG families. Heaven forbid they have to travel "16 minutes south" to the Ritz for accommodations that meet their vaunted standards.
Vin Mannix' commentary noted the "wonder" Beruff claims a child would experience at seeing a five-star hotel for the first time. This is beyond ridiculous if you know children at all, but I will nonetheless suggest there is much more wonder in the 463 acres of a rapidly dwindling, unique coastal ecosystem that Long Bar will wipe out forever.
Also, it's laughable that Beruff says "doing the right thing for the environment is foremost" in their plans.
In his letter to the editor, Harris Silverman, M.D., is apparently reassured by the promised oversight of the EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and endless government agencies involved in the project. Haven't we seen time and again how big money speaks louder than a silent, pristine coastline?
The solution can be found in Beruff's statement on page 14A that "If county officials don't approve the (boat) basin ... it's a deal killer." Dear county officials, the "basin" is in your court.
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Stephen Walt catalogs what Americans ought to learn from the neoconservatives' Mesopotamian wreck. Consider his first two points:
Lesson #1: The United States lost. The first and most important lesson of Iraq war is that we didn't win in any meaningful sense of that term. The alleged purpose of the war was eliminating Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction, but it turns out he didn't have any. Oops. Then the rationale shifted to creating a pro-American democracy, but Iraq today is at best a quasi-democracy and far from pro-American. The destruction of Iraq improved Iran's position in the Persian Gulf — which is hardly something the United States intended — and the costs of the war (easily exceeding $1 trillion dollars) are much larger than U.S. leaders anticipated or promised. The war was also a giant distraction, which diverted the Bush administration from other priorities (e.g., Afghanistan) and made the United States much less popular around the world…
Lesson #2: It's not that hard to hijack the United States into a war. The United States is still a very powerful country, and the short-term costs of military action are relatively low in most cases. As a result, wars of choice (or even "wars of whim") are possible. The Iraq war reminds us that if the executive branch is united around the idea of war, normal checks and balances — including media scrutiny — tend to break down.
The remarkable thing about the Iraq war is how few people it took to engineer. It wasn't promoted by the U.S. military, the CIA, the State Department, or oil companies. Instead, the main architects were a group of well-connected neoconservatives, who began openly lobbying for war during the Clinton administration. They failed to persuade President Bill Clinton, and they were unable to convince Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney to opt for war until after 9/11. But at that point the stars aligned, and Bush and Cheney became convinced that invading Iraq would launch a far-reaching regional transformation, usher in a wave of pro-American democracies, and solve the terrorism problem.
As the New York Times' Thomas Friedman told Ha'aretz in May 2003: "Iraq was the war neoconservatives wanted… the war the neoconservatives marketed…. I could give you the names of 25 people (all of whom are at this moment within a five-block radius of this office [in Washington]) who, if you had exiled them to a desert island a year and half ago, the Iraq war would not have happened."
TAC readers won't be surprised that Walt's final lesson is don't do it again — "Rethink U.S. grand strategy, not just tactics or methods." His whole piece is well worth a read.


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THE RSPCA is offering a host of alternative Christmas delights on the new user-friendly website for its Freedom Food farm assurance scheme.
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GOP senators want major Medicare and Medicaid changesdeficit-reduction proposal to the super committee calling for a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and significant changes to Medicare and Medicaid.
Like other bipartisan plans, the Finance Committee's plan, led by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), seeks to increase the Medicare eligibility age and asks high-income seniors to pay more for their Medicare benefits. The plan also recommends converting state Medicaid funding into block grants, a proposition nursing home providers have long opposed. Additionally, the plan also calls for cuts to physicians and other Medicare providers.
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You know that feeling you get the morning after Christmas? The one where you wonder if all the running around and the credit-card bills and headaches were worth it? That feeling you get from the slightly sickening appearance of mountains of torn wrapping paper surrounded by too much conspicuous consumption? Hollywood knows it.
This is a hunch, but that post-holiday depression is why, without fail, smack in the middle of your Christmas pudding, the studios manage to drop one or two horror flicks down your chimney every year. Wolf Creek, on the other hand, which opens today, is not only aimed at exploiting those feelings of sadness and angst, it has to be one of the bleakest and most unpleasant widely released holiday pictures in years.
The first time I saw it was last January at the Sundance Film Festival; then back in October, when a publicist casually mentioned to me it would be opening on Christmas Day, I laughed it off as a mistake.
Well, here we are.
Ho, ho, ho, kill, kill, kill.
Even scarier, however: It was rumored at Sundance 2005 that Dimension Films, a division of Disney, bought Wolf Creek for $3.5 million, weeks before the festival began, sight unseen, too.
If so, the studio knows what it's doing: Purely from a business standpoint, Aussie writer-director Greg Mclean's first feature is assured and well-made, and more importantly, in line with that quiet wave of new horror pictures (High Tension, from the spring, being the last one) less interested in the traditional jump-in-your-seat scares or cat-and-mouse charades of a Friday the 13th and their ilk, than placing its characters in a worse-case scenario - and keeping it blunt. But as much as I admire the stripped-down approach of these films, the point of them (including Wolf Creek) runs roughshod over our simple desire to get scared and veers off into gruesome pretentiousness.
Ben is an Australian surfer dude (Nathan Phillips). We don't know much about him at first except we would like to be him: He hooked up with two fetching British backpackers, Liz (Cassandra Magrath) and Kristy (Kestie Morassi), for a three-week road trip across back-road Australia.
Mclean is a patient guy. Rather than sneak a scare in here or there, he allows the first 45 minutes for simple getting-to-know time: We like these kids and their awkward attempts at flirting. We also notice the way the sky looks over the Australian brush, and the way the weather itself seems to change the closer these kids get to their inevitable (and gruesome) destination. If you didn't know it was slasher picture, it might bring to mind other backpacking tragedy pictures - which tend to be slightly more austere, like Gus Van Sant's Gerry and Nicolas Roeg's Walkabout.
Anyway, Ben, Liz, and Kristy check out the remote meteor craters in the Wolf Creek National Preserve, and that's where, with no explanation, their watches stop working at exactly the same time. Their car, likewise - the battery is dead. With no hope of finding help unless someone happens to be wandering through the outback, the group settles in for the night and before long, well, whadayaknow, a real Crocodile Dundee-type named Mick (John Jarratt) asks them if they need a lift - he knows of a repair shop a ways away. He'll tow them, and they can be on their way in the morning. He looks nice enough.
He's not.
In very graphic ways.
Pictures like this make movie critics uncomfortable and dyed-in-the-wool gore freaks giddy. Critics (myself included) tend to grudgingly disapprove on moral grounds; often these films either lack a morality altogether or their filmmakers treat punishment as an end unto itself.
As for the fans, they see in pictures like Wolf Creek, High Tension, The Devil's Rejects, and Cabin Fever (and next month's Hostel), a return to the simplicity and free-ranging ominousness of grind classics from the 1970s, like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, and those Italian zombie pics that played the bottom half of drive-in double features. They're sorta nostalgic.
I suppose you could say their return is a reflection of the free-floating anxiety of the times - a way of expressing that feeling that calamity can reach everyone in the 21st century, without warning or mercy.
My guess is the filmmakers themselves would agree - and why not? Why else would they spend so much time photographing the skies, establishing characters, and generally wasting talent on elegantly constructed films that end with 40 minutes of crucifixions and nails through heads and tongues? The watches stop at the same time in Wolf Creek. There's talk of UFOs. None of it is explained. None of it is clear. Do we gather something from this?
Should it mean anything?
And if it doesn't, why are the filmmakers (and the dozens like them) so afraid to admit they just want to make you squirm?
Why all the pretty pictures?
Scared of a little blood?
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"Mad Men" (Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on AMC) has had plenty of wild parties this season, but this past Sunday's episode, "At the Codfish Ball," may have been the most eventful, and deflating.
Megan's feuding parents were visiting from Montreal at the same time Don was to be honored by the American Cancer Society for his "Why I Quit Tobacco" editorial, and the group, including Sally, dressed to the nines and descended on the gala for a lovely evening. Instead, the ball became a perfect storm of disappointment, sex and lies.
The newly-single Roger Sterling thought the gala would be a perfect opportunity to acquire new business. He spent the week studying flash cards of the high-powered CEOs in attendance. But once the event actually started, he ended up in the other room with Megan's mom's (guest star Julia Ormond) head in his lap. She was getting back at her husband for cheating on her with "his latest grad student" and to make matters worse, poor Sally Draper accidentally walked in on them, losing any shred of adolescent innocence she may have had left.
At the very moment that was happening, both Don and Megan were being served their own cold doses of reality. Megan's father, a philandering Marxist academic, called out his daughter for taking the easy path to wealth and luxury, and made his disdain for Don, and the couple's chosen profession, crystal clear.
Perhaps the most deflating moment came in a conversation Don had at the bar with Ed Baxter, Ken Cosgrove's father-in-law and an executive at Dow Corning. While Don was expecting the room of powerful businessmen would be eating out of his hand after winning his award, Baxter let him know that the big corporations aren't interested in working with Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce after Don's moves with Lucky Strike. "How could they trust you, after the way you bit the hand?" he told him. Another drink, please.
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The Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP), located in Western Kentucky, was the last active uranium enrichment facility owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. Enrichment operations at the PGDP ceased in May 2013.
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2014 Annual Site Environmental Report (ASER) Student Summary Draft
Virtual Symposium
We are pleased to launch the newly completed Virtual Symposium for your viewing enjoyment! The video presentations, Power point presentations, and project reports can serve as useful Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education tools for area schools, colleges, and universities and also provide valuable information to the public at large about applied research projects conducted at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) facilities in Kentucky and Ohio.
The Virtual Symposium provides online presentations and resources related to UK activities conducted at the DOE Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) site near Paducah, Kentucky and OU activities conducted at the DOE Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PORTS) site near Piketon, Ohio.
If you are interested hearing more about OU or UK grant activities and/or if you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Visit the Virtual Symposium webpage
- Stephanie Howe at Ohio University: firstname.lastname@example.com / Associate Director for Human Capital and Operations, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University
- Steve Hampson at University of Kentucky: email@example.com / Associate Director for Environmental Remediation and Restoration at the Center for Applied Energy Research at the University of Kentucky
- Darrell Taulbee at University of Kentucky: email@example.com / Industrial Support Coordinator/Program Manager Restoration at the Center for Applied Energy Research at the University of Kentucky


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Drug and alcohol counselors work with people who have a problem with substance abuse, and drug and alcohol addictions. A substance abuse training program via distance education can help those hoping to break into this field. Obtaining such an education can either help aspiring substance abuse counselors begin their career, or it can help those in mental health fields obtain the certification necessary to expand the scope of the counseling they provide.
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Required Courses
All programs will differ slightly in the courses they require. Those pursuing a degree will have to take all prerequisite courses in addition to their core substance abuse counseling courses.
Counseling preparation topics can include:
- Foundations of human behavior
- General social issues
- Psychological and social wellness
- Recognizing complexity and ambiguity
- Process of socialization
- Social issues in the workplace
- Counseling tasks and competencies
Introduction to behavioral pharmacology topics can include:
- Basic pharmacology
- Conditioning and tolerance of drug effects
- Dependence and addiction
- Alcohol and its effects
- Behavioral analysis of drug effects
- The nervous system
- Self-administration of drugs
- Tranquilizers and sedative hypnotics
Drugs and behavior topics can include:
- Inhaled substances
- Caffeine and methylxanthines
- Opiates
- Antidepressants and mood stabilizers
- Hallucinogens
- Tobacco and nicotine
- Psychomotor stimulants
- Antipsychotic drugs
- Cannabis
Substance abuse counseling topics can include:
- Introduction to substance abuse counseling
- Etiological theories of substance abuse
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Major substances of abuse and the body
- Theories of addiction
- Treatment setting and planning
Additional topics that may be covered can include:
- Group, family, and individual treatment
- Characteristics of selected populations and treatment issues
- Prevention
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Working with diverse cultures
- Legal and ethical issues in substance abuse counseling
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Average Completion Time
How long it takes to complete a substance abuse training program distance education ultimately depends on the level of education and the student's previous level of education. A diploma or certificate take about a year, as Associate's degree takes about two years, a Bachelor's degree takes about four years, and a Master's degree program or higher takes about three years.
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Top Online Schools
Stratford Career Institute offers a diploma in drug and alcohol counseling. This distance learning school is a member of Canadian Association of Distance Education, United States Distance Learning Association, and International Council for Distance Education. This program will cost a total of $889.00 and students can choose to pay in full when enrolling or they can make monthly payments for 15 months.
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Possible Careers
Those who complete a program in substance abuse counseling can work in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, community centers, clinics, or schools. They can provide counseling, help to create substance abuse lesson plans, or write in this field. The more education a person has, the better the job opportunities will be.
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Career Outlook
Those who are certified in this field will have the best chance at obtaining one of the available career opportunities. The average annual salary for a substance abuse counselor is $27,126.00 to $38,557.00. The average annual salary for a chemical dependency counselor is $27,873.00 to $39,104.00. The average annual salary of an addiction counselor is $27,505.00 to $38,207.00. This career path is said to be growing faster than the average, so those hoping to become substance abuse counselors will likely have a relatively easy time finding employment.
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Why is it Better to Obtain this Degree Online?
Obtaining an education in substance abuse counseling, allows students to maintain their current lifestyle without having to make too many sacrifices. They will be able to maintain their current career, family, and social obligations. They will be able to complete their school work around their current schedule.
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PayScale. (2010). Salary Snapshot for Certified Addiction Drug and Alcohol Counselor Jobs. Retrieved on June 28, 2010 from PayScale: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Certified_Addiction_Drug_and_Alcohol_Counselor/Salary
DegreeDirectory. (2010). What Does a Drug and Alcohol Counselor Do? Retrieved on June 28, 2010 from DegreeDirectory: http://degreedirectory.org/articles/What_Does_a_Drug_and_Alcohol_Counselor_Do.html
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Please find this week's Weekly Bulletin here.
Pontefract Academies Trust, a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 08445158. Registered office address: c/o St Mary's Community Centre, The Circle, Chequerfield, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 2AY Larks Hill J & I School Pontefract Academies Trust is not registered for VAT. Pontefract Academies Trust is an exempt charity.


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Dail Ojeda reports on her own blog she has repeated Mind control, 8c+, at Oliana in Catalunya, Spain.
Daila has done a few 8c's before but no 8c+, until now.
The Lowells were there to catch it on video, so I guess we'll get a chance to see it eventually.
Daila Ojeda is sponsored by: Trango world, Petzl, Evolv, Sterling Rope and Sanuk
Here is a video of Adam Ondra on sighting the route:


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My DIY At-Home Manicure Technique That Totally Looks Like I Went to the Salon
Salon quality nails without the salon quality small talk!
It's a common misconception that it rains in the Pacific Northwest constantly. I was happy to discover that Washington state is a gorgeous place to live when my husband and I relocated to Tacoma three years ago. After too many East Coast winters, I was delighted with the Pac NW's mild winters and balmy, breezy summers.
But summer doesn't start until July.
Spring is the reason people associate the Pac NW with gray skies and endless rain. Before the region erupts in the greenest of trees silhouetted against the bluest of skies, we must endure months of showers.
Stylistically, it's a strange transition. Pastels feel incongruous with the weather, but I am so over winter's black-charcoal-wine palette I've been doing since October. Instead, I find myself looking for ways to incorporate blues, pinks, and purples with a tinge of grey, mirroring my surrounding my environment.
If I had to describe the color of the Pacific NW right now in one word, I would go with griegeblurple, a swirl of gray, beige, blue, and purple.
Here are four nail colors I'm digging inspired by that griegeblurple vibe:
Wet n Wild Megalast Nail Color in Wet Cement
Colors: Grey, Purple, Beige
A great knock off of cult favorite, Chanel's Particuliere, Wet Cement is a surprisingly versatile shade that complements most color combinations. I've been getting a lot of mileage pairing it with outfits of muted navies and burgundies, as well as fuschia and cobalt. The lavender undertone is just enough to keep it from being grey, and is reminiscent of the Pac NW sky on an overcast March day.
Revlon Nail Enamel in Sheer Petal
Colors: Beige, Pink
This is my HG neutral. One coat gives my nail a healthy pinky glow, and two coats or more results in a soft but not saccharine pink that recalls the delicate blossoms just barely budding on the trees lining my street, hanging on for dear life through torrential downpours.
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color in Navy Fleet
Colors: Blue, Grey
This slate-colored polish reminds me of how Puget Sound's wind-whipped waters look during a storm. The blue edges out the grey enough to keep it more of a statement polish, but it's less assertive than a black or gunmetal shade. The color is also flattering on almost every skin tone.
Colors: Purple
I saved my favorite for last. The other day my husband, an avid gardener, came home in a cheery mood.
Me: "Hi, honey. You look happy. Good day?"
Him: "Yes! There are purple flowers growing by the front porch!"
It's the simple things, people.
When I wear this color, I think of my husband taking so much joy in the return of our hyacinth out front.
I really (really) loathe the rain and cannot wait for summer to get to the Pacific NW. But right now I'm trying to embrace the moodiness, lushness, and promise of new growth that's happening here, on my nails and with my overall attitude.


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Easter message
Tea for visiting church group
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The Woodstock Walkers
We believe and trust in God, who loves us all.
We believe and trust in Jesus, who showed us what love means.
We believe and trust in the Holy Spirit, who helps us to love in return.
Drive along the main road through Woodstock and, just opposite the King's Arms Hotel, you will discover Woodstock Methodist Church. With a membership of 65 and a Junior Church numbering about 15, it is a warm, welcoming church with a vibrant worshipping community.
Our regular times of worship are at 10.30am on a Sunday and 10am on a Friday. Alongside this, we have a range of other activities: housegroups, film evenings, Tuesday Tots for preschool children and their carers, Thursday Coffee for those who want a chat or to play a game of Scrabble, and a variety of social events including regular walks and theatre trips.
As well as our own activities, we are committed to supporting groups and events in the wider community and across the world. We are a Fairtrade church and our current church project is to support two local charities, Dogs for Good and Asylum Welcome. Information on all our activities can be found on the pages of this website.
We are also blessed by having many wonderful preachers from the Oxford Circuit coming to the Church to lead our worship. For those people who are unable to make it to our services for any reason, and for those people who were in Church, but would like to study a sermon given again in more detail, in the Comments Section of the website, we include the texts from a selection of recent sermons. We include the details of the set texts from the Lectionary, around which the sermon was based, so that you can study these for yourselves before reading the sermon and benefitting from the preacher's special insights. You will also find in this Section video reflections and other study aids to help you on your personal spiritual journey.
We also delighted to be able to offer our facilities for hire by individuals and community groups. If you need space for an event, club, meeting or some special get-together, whether regularly or on a one-off basis, please do see what we have to offer by checking out our bookings page.
Please do take the time to look around. And please, should you ever be passing through Woodstock, do drop in and see us.
Generous God,
you offer us in Christ
all that we need to fulfil our calling.
In faith we ask
for wisdom to know your will
for strength and courage to do your will
for grace to show your love to all people.
In Christ's name,
Ermal Kirby
Woodstock Methodist Church is currently supporting two UK charities
Woodstock Methodist Church, along with all the churches in Woodstock, supports


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If you have ever been annoyed at the idiot behind you with his high-beams blaring, well there is now a way to get back at these inconsiderate jerks.
In China this seems to be a big problem and they have come up with a genius solution. They put freaky window decals on the backs of their car that are only visible when extreme light is blasted on them. The decals are such that they freak the hell out of the high-beamer! The images are of ghosts, spirits and monsters which originate from Eastern and Hollywood films. Of course such vigilante justice is frowned upon by the Chinese cops as they are actually ticketing drivers who use the freak-out decals. Apparently there are worries that accidents may be caused from the sight of a ghoul suddenly staring right at you!
Apparenlty they're selling like hotcakes at rather inexpensive prices; between $3 – $18 here.
via Geekologie


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We can now add getting "Pretty With Pink" to the list of fun things to do at Sylvan | Thirty! Pink Pedi, an eco-friendly, fume- and toxin-free nail salon, is expected to open its doors next to Tacodeli and Whisk Crêpes Café this fall.
At Pink Pedi you won't find the pungent fumes commonly found in nail salons. Instead, Pink Pedi will maintain the integrity of green and health-conscious services in a fume- and toxin-free environment.
With plans to adorn the walls of the 700-square foot space with exposed wood and greenery, Pink Pedi aims to create a cozy, relaxed atmosphere where customers can receive regular and gel manicures and pedicures, eyebrow waxing, dipping powder nail enhancements and custom nail art. Pink Pedi will exclusively carry the nail polish line Zoya, which is free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, dibuthyl phthlate, toluene, camphor and other cancer-causing chemicals commonly found in nail polish.
"Our goal is to go beyond the typical nail salon and offer a unique, memorable experience by providing quality services that are safe for both our customers and our employees," said co-owner and former fashion designer Lucy Dang. "The modern yet family-oriented vibe found at Sylvan | Thirty makes it an ideal location to begin our new family business."
No strangers to entrepreneurial success, Dang recently retired her scissors and pins to open Pink Pedi with her husband, award-winning fashion photographer Brandon Lyon. Shortly after her debut in the fashion industry, Dang was named the 2013 Texas Next Top Designer and her brand Lucy Dang Dallas was recognized as the "Best Fashion Label" by Dallas Observer. Both Dang and Lyon have been awarded the 2015 Fashion Group International of Dallas "Rising Star" awards for fashion and photography, respectively.
While her focus has shifted from dresses, Dang will bring her passion for design to Pink Pedi with a series of homemade lotions, potions and sugar scrubs containing therapeutic essential oils. With different flavors created every month, the all-natural, organic products will be available only at Pink Pedi.


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The year was 1997. A children's book by a first-time British author had unexpectedly burst into the spotlight, and eventually, the craze took on the world. For years, children and adults craved to learn more about the adventures of teenage wizard Harry Potter.
J.K. Rowling's epic seven-part series has captivated the entire world with the masterful telling of a different, magical world. The Harry Potter series, such as harry potter and the chamber of secrets audiobook tells the story of the titular character Harry, an orphan boy with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, as he learns about how his parents died and how he became famous in the wizarding world.
A Dark Lord by the name of Voldemort had once unleashed terror on the magical population and had attempted to kill Harry when he was still a baby. But he was saved by his mother's love and sacrifice, and the Dark Lord vanished for a time.
The story follows Harry's adventures learning magic in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, helped by his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Together, they face down fantastical creatures and terrifying tasks, on a quest to defeat the Dark Lord once and for all.
The Harry Potter series is a coming-of-age story interspersed with fantasy, mystery, thriller, and romance. It has gotten critical acclaim and has been published in many languages all over the world.
With its popularity, it has also been picked up by several publishers and rendered in different digital mediums. Load up the series on an e-book reader, or relive the magic of Hogwarts by simply plugging on earphones and listening to the Harry Potter audio books.
Wherever you go, it's easy to dip back into the magical world by accessing the digital audio book format of the award-winning series. It's been several years, but the legacy of Harry remains. The enduring story of friendship and bravery in the face of danger is a story to tell for the ages.


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Name: H. 'Heavenly Tiara'
Description: leaves start out with a gold center that turns to chartreuse surrounded by a very wide creamy white border.
Size: Medium (30"w x 16"h)
Origin: Walter's Gardens - sport of 'Grand Tiara'.
Flowers: dark purple flowers that appear midsummer
Added to garden: Spring 2011 - an impulse buy from a sale table
Notes: Started out in a pot, but by late July I had found a spot in the garden for this, having moved one that looked too much like part of the next hosta.
Registry - http://www.hostaregistrar.org/detail.ph ... ly%20Tiara
MyHostas - http://myhostas.be/db/hostas/Heavenly+Tiara
Hosta Library - http://www.hostalibrary.org/h/heavenlytiara.html


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Flett Glacier Summer Ski Tour is a 11.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Ashford, Washington that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from October until April.
nature trips
no dogs
Summer skiing at its best on the Northwest face of Mt. Rainier. The Flett Glacier and it adjoining snowfields hold the snow very late into the summer allowing for an excellent overnight tour on those balmy summer days when your skis are itching to make some turns. The Flett Glacier rests on the NW side of Mt. Rainier. Because of its aspect, it receives very little direct sunlight much of the year allowing for deep snowpack late into the summer as well as minimal sun cup development on the slopes around this snowfield area. It lies adjacent to the massive Russell Glacier, which can also be skied as part of this tour but does have open crevasses in the summer so skiing there is not part of this guide. The tour is best done as an overnight trip, hiking in the first day, take in some runs in the afternoon, then climb and ski more the second day. There is just enough terrain to ski to fill both half-days on the snow. The sunsets here are spectacular.


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TruLicence is a driving licence verification service, enabling UK driving licences to be checked for compliance and insurance purposes. This reduces the manual administrative burden of checking the driving licences.
TruLicence enable's companies to demonstrate a "Duty of Care" to drivers and improves auditing procedures.
TruLicence helps to protect against employees driving without a valid licence and against corporate manslaughter claims or charges being brought against Directors in the event of an incident involving driving on company business.
- Online management reports
- Driver licence checking and validation
- Remote driver notification mandate requests
- Secure driver mandate completion and tracking
- Auto system notification for all 'at risk drivers'
- Auto system notification and critical events
- Driver file archiving
- Full management control
- Reduce manual administration
- Secure online access control for users
- Fully compliant with data protection act 1988
- Full training, online help and helpdesk support


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Wednesday, 5 March 2014
we love books: the dark
I've always been a huge book lover; from adventuring with the Famous Five to moving onto Judy Blume as a teenager, I've always had my nose buried amongst the pages of a book. So I'm thrilled that the kiddos seem to have inherited my passion for reading - Ben reads anything and everything, from The Faraway Tree and Oliver Jeffers books to his cBeebies comic and takeaway menus that come through the door.
I first discovered Lemony Snicket years ago, when I saw A Series of Unfortunate Events at the cinema, and utterly loved it. At the time I didn't have children, so promptly went away and forgot it completely. Then quite by chance, I found The Dark at a book fair at Ben's school - I was instantly taken by the charmingly simple illustrations and rather lovely plot. The book tells the story of a young boy called Laszlo, and how he overcomes his fear of the dark; it's so beautifully written that it's become a firm favourite of ours, and I think it'd be a great way to squash any night-time dark-related fears.
Linking up with Fritha and her 'We Like to Read' series today. Check out the other great books here!
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We reviewed this one too, it's such a good book. everything about it from illustrations to the writing, just beautiful xReplyDelete
i've never actually read any lemony snicket! but i do love john klassens illustrations.ReplyDelete
SOLD! I love this, and tomorrow i'm ordering from my local bookshop :) Thank you!ReplyDelete
we love this one too!ReplyDelete
This looks great! I got carried away and need to know what happens next! xReplyDelete
I love Lemony Snicket! Did you ever read his adult books? (under another pen name which I can't remember now sorry!) they are so so dark xReplyDelete
Oh I love the look of this one and I too love Lemony Snicket but have not read enough of his stuff - this looks like a funny and beautiful book :)ReplyDelete
Laura x
I love love this book! Every time we go to a book store I paw over it, but still haven't quite managed to add it to our collection...that may have to change soon though!ReplyDelete
This books looks wonderful. xReplyDelete
- Anonymous3 September 2015 at 03:52
My five year old has started saying he's scared of the dark, despite having two nightlights! I'm not sure if he's genuinely scared or just procrastinating at bedtime, but I did look at this book in Waterstones. Does anybody have a child that it has helped conquer their fear?ReplyDelete


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Republicans in Mississippi are hoping that second time's a charm for a "Personhood" amendment.This week, a Republican lawmaker in Mississippi's House of Representatives introduced a measure to get an initiative on the November ballot that would ask voters to amend the state's Constitution "to provide that the right to life is a fundamental right and 'person' applies to all humans from conception."
House Concurrent Resolution 61 would "provide that the right to life is the paramount and most fundamental right of a person; to provide that the world 'person' applies to all human beings from conception to natural death."
Personhood bills effectively outlaw abortion, and, depending on the language, make illegal certain types of birth control and even in vitro fertilization.
Mississippi's new measure seems written to address those concerns, with the language "certain activities that are not affected or prohibited by this section, including contraception or birth control not killing a person, in vitro fertilization or other methods of reproduction, medical treatment intended to preserve life, or miscarriage."
HC 61, nicknamed "The Right to Life Amendment of 2012," was co-authored by three Republicans and one Democrat, none of whom immediately returned TPM's request for comment. It was referred to the House Constitution Committee.
In November of last year, voters in the state soundly rejected a similar Personhood measure, by a margin of 58%-42%.
In a Facebook posting, Les Riley, the head of Personhood Mississippi, called for supporters to act on behalf of the legislation in response to a Planned Parenthood press release in opposition to it. Riley wondered: "Do they have more enthusiasm to protect death than we do to protect life?"
The Oklahoma Senate passed a measure last week that also defines life as beginning at conception, as did the Virginia House.