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Zimbabwe's Nursing Shortage
"Right now we have only one doctor here and they are many people who have to be treated. This is not an ideal situation, we want donors to assist wherever possible," he said. This abysmal condition is replicated in many African countries.
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Canada has recently contributed through its Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to support the construction of a classroom block at St Anne's Brunapeg Mission Hospital School of Nursing, to help alleviate shortage of these healthcare professionals in Zimbabwe.
CIDA contributed $34,000 towards the construction of the additional infrastructure at this mission hospital which is training 90 students at various levels and serves more than 170 000 people in the Mangwe district.
"It is Canada's hope that this project will help to mitigate the impact of the brain drain by expanding training opportunities for health personnel while improving access to health care for a large number of Zimbabweans," said Glenn Sheppy, Canada's deputy ambassador commissioning the classroom block.
"We acknowledge the development gains that accrue from healthy communities. It is with this in mind that Canada is pleased to support programs that promote access to vital social services such as health and education."
The flight of skilled health personnel, including nurses and midwives is eroding Zimbabwe and Africa's capacity to improve health delivery services in rural areas where up to 80 percent of people on the continent reside.
The high staff turnover in most rural health centers is due to poor salaries and daunting environment characterized by poor housing, inadequate equipment and drugs, lack of infrastructure such as roads, water and electricity.
Most nurses are not keen to work in rural areas and without preferential treatment when it comes to working conditions and salaries, rural communities will continue to suffer.
"Developed countries must continue to assist rural hospitals such as Brunapeg Mission hospital because they are the ones who are benefiting from our children who are going to England, Australia, America and many other countries," said Sibangani Moyo, 70, who has retired to stay at his rural home in Brunapeg.
"Right now we have only one doctor here and they are many people who have to be treated. This is not an ideal situation, we want donors to assist wherever possible," he said. This abysmal condition is replicated in many African countries.
In the Mangwe district, people walk long distances to receive treatment at the mission. "There are no clinics closer to our homes. Women suffer most because they have to take their sick husband, children and other relatives to the mission hospital which is far away from where we live," said Gogo Agnes Ndlovu.
"Life is even worse for pregnant women who need regular check-ups. The government must pay the nurses and doctors more money for our children to treat us well. If nothing is done, bayabaleka besiya e-South leBotswana (doctors will leave and seek jobs in South Africa and Botswana). Who will remain behind to treat us?" she said.
Health officials estimate that there are about 400 doctors and close to 11, 000 nurses in the country. The government introduced the Primary Care Nursing program in addition to the general nursing course to try and address the problem of brain drain in Zimbabwe.
According to a 2006 World Health Organization report, at least 68 percent of Zimbabwe's remaining health workers intend to migrate to rich countries where working conditions are better. The UN agency reported that in Zimbabwe, 11 percent of doctors and 34 percent of nurses and pharmacists and other key health specialists have left the country.
Tsiko is The Black Star News' Southern Africa correspondent based in Harare.
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WASHINGTON--President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama spoke for 30 minutes Friday with about 20 activists who are fasting at the steps of the Capitol to an effort to pressure House Republicans to overhaul immigration laws.
Three of the protesters, including labor leader Eliseo Medina, have not eaten in 18 days and are drinking only water.
Sitting with the group inside a heated tent, Obama told the fasters that he supported their efforts but he was concerned they might permanently damage their health.
"He was really concerned about our health," Christian Avila, a 23-year-old student from Arizona who stopped eating on Nov. 12.
"He said we might think about handing the torch over and taking a break," Avila said, standing outside the tent in a brown hooded sweatshirt that read: "Act. Fast."
Avila said he plans to stave off eating as long as he can.
Obama said he has told his staff to figure out what else they can do to get an immigration bill to his desk. The president said he believes Congress will eventually change the immigration system to allow immigrants in the country without proper papers to work and live legally.
"It's not a matter of if, but when," Avila recalled the president telling the group.
In June, the Senate passed an immigration bill that would increase spending by more the $30 billion for border security and would allow most of the estimated 11 million people in the country illegally to pay a fine, submit to background checks and eventually become citizens.
The fasters also have been visited by Vice President Joseph Biden, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, as well as two House Republicans from California, Jeff Denham and David Valadao, who both support passing an immigration bill in the House.
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Markets were strong in almost every sector with especially sharp gains for grains. March corn was up 15 ½ cents, March soybeans and March wheat both finished 15 cents higher.
The situation in Egypt has everyone's attention and has pushed the market into a fear style trade. Crude oil which is feeling the largest impact from the civil unrest has gained another $2.50. This strength is certainly helping corn as well.
We also have protesting down in Argentina which is blocking much of their export activity. The Argentina Grain Exchange released a statement saying they are "profoundly worried" about the protest and its effects on export pace. This is seen as favorable for grain prices and could continue to provide support.
Another factor to consider is this is end of month buying from funds. Technically if we can break through the March high of $6.67 for corn and $14.325 for soybeans, we could see short covering and a bullish technical signal. Large speculators have been pouring money into multiple commodity markets and this has been highly correlated with the support. Lastly I want to note that tomorrow the Egyptians are expected to stage a 1 million man march. If this escalates or extends into other nations which are oil producing countries, it could have a profound effect on commodities so be wary of large swings.
Again I want to stress, these are profitable levels for many producers. We don't want to NOT make the necessary sales while we are at these levels, we want to make sure to be adequately sold and that can vary by operation. We recommend keeping your upside potential in the calls spreads; please call your broker for a specific recommendation for your operation.
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W.H. climate team appears primed
Who will help President Barack Obama meet his ambitious promises to tackle climate change?
Eco-celebrities and tree-climbing protesters need not apply. This is a job for wonks.
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The president's top climate appointees and the outside advisers best positioned to shape his agenda are a team replete with heavy hitters — including green-minded business leaders, buttoned-down environmental lobbyists and bureaucrats who have spent years wrestling with the minutiae of regulations.
( Also on POLITICO: Big test: Obama's climate vows)
At the outset, the group might be light in executives from the industries that would be most affected. Some of the CEOs the administration drew support from during Obama's first term are leaving the business or moving on to other things.
Still, energy insiders overall say these types of climate thinkers can help Obama advance a second-term strategy that relies on dribbling out regulations and industry-specific agreements with less focus on pushing legislation through Congress.
"There are two types of people who can be influential here," said Manik Roy, vice president for strategic outreach at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, whose 30-year environmental career includes stops at the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hill. "Those who will shape the options that the president faces — how ambitious will the emission standard be, what the timing of it will be, that sort of thing — and those who will help the president decide whether to go forward with a given option."
Here are several crucial players in the climate debate:
1. Denis McDonough
The president's green brain trust starts with his chief of staff — best known as the former deputy national security adviser whom the president described last month as "one of my closest, most trusted advisers."
Less well known is the fact that Denis McDonough has spoken for years about the urgency of tackling global warming and assuring supporters that Obama's heart is in it.
Obama "recognizes very clearly that this is an urgent problem that we've now lost far too much time in addressing," McDonough said during a May 2007 discussion hosted by the Brookings Institution, speaking as a campaign surrogate. Inserting a personal touch, the Minnesota native noted, "When I was home at the holidays, there was no ice fishing this year for the first time that I can remember in a long time."
The same year, he co-wrote an op-ed for the Center for American Progress on the "obligation" the U.S. and other wealthy countries owe to help poor nations cope with climate change.
As chief of staff, McDonough will help Obama navigate the hugely symbolic decision on whether to approve TransCanada's Keystone XL oil pipeline, a lightning rod for green critics. He'll also oversee the rollout of EPA greenhouse gas regulations, one of several ways the administration can move forward without Congress.
( Also on POLITICO: Obama words turn up Keystone heat)
McDonough might also have a role in choosing who gets the reins of the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, which signs off on EPA rules. Former OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein, who had a reputation for slow-walking regulations, left in August.
More broadly, McDonough can ensure that climate retains a prime spot in the president's inbox — much the way former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and former senior adviser David Axelrod helped steer the health care agenda in Obama's first two years.


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You'd watch it--you know you would.
Kathryn Bigelow, Oscar-winning director of "The Hurt Locker," has already been at work for weeks now on "Kill Bin Laden," reported Deadline. This will no doubt give all new meaning to the term fast track.
Bigelow and "Hurt Locker" scribe Mark Boal had set out to tell the story of a failed attempt on OBL's life, but in light of last night's announcement, you can bee sure the third act will play out a little differently.
Oracle heiress Megan Ellison, who helped make "True Grit" happen and is fast becoming the poster girl for how to be a cool fundie, is said to be ready to bankroll "Kill Bin Laden," and Bigelow is said to want Joel Edgerton to star.
Bigelow has proved that she possesses both the technical chops and perfect sensibility of tone to tackle a film like this without turning it into a chest-thumping piece of jingoistic propaganda.
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Creating a good industrial lighting system involves considering numerous design criteria, while taking into account the visual tasks involved (the work) and the operating conditions at a facility. For that reason, the ANSI/IESNA Recommended Practice for Lighting Industrial Facilities RP-7-01, produced by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, serves as a useful educational tool. The 72-page book discusses the appropriate quantities of light for various tasks as well as the quality issues that are equally important to providing a comfortable and safe work atmosphere.
The book bases its recommended practices upon the following steps, but it takes into account that the importance of each may vary from one industry to the next:
- Determine the quality of illumination needed for a particular manufacturing process.
- Determine the quantity of illumination required at the task or process.
- Determine the appropriate lighting level required for safety, and ensure all three of the factors – quality, quantity and safety – are properly considered in the final design.
- Select the listed or approved lighting equipment that satisfies all the requirements, including mechanical performance.
- Prepare a lighting fixture layout that responds to the concerns of maintainability and safety.
- Review the energy, economic, and operating characteristics of the lighting system.
New for the 2001 edition, a three-page Lighting Design Guide allows a designer to weigh the importance of various factors. The columns of the guide list specific criteria related to a good visual environment, such as reflected glare and shadows, while the rows list specify tasks, such as machining or assembling. At each row/column intersection a shaded block indicates the level of importance for each criterion as it relates to the location or task: very important = solid shading; important = medium shading; somewhat important = light shading; and not important or not applicable = no shading (blank).
The quality factors to consider include:
Luminance and luminance ratios. The ability to see detail depends greatly on the contrast, or difference in luminance, between the task detail and its background. The greater the contrast, the easier it is to see the task. However, the human eye responds better when the luminances (brightness) within the field of vision is fairly uniform. Thus, all luminances in the field of view should be carefully controlled.
A Table in the guide offers various recommended maximum luminance ratios for six industrial areas, including the ratio between task and adjacent darker/lighter surroundings. Three columns titled A, B and C refer to the degree of reflectance control in the work area. The letters also relate to the practicality of changing these conditions at the facility in question.
Glare and visual comfort. Glare is anything that causes annoying discomfort or loss of visual performance and visibility. It can come directly from the lighting fixture or lamp, or indirectly from reflections off other surfaces in the area. Specifically, a person experiences disturbing or disabling glare when the luminance within the field of view exceeds the level to which the eyes have adapted.
The following steps can help minimize glare-producing conditions:
- Use a greater number of lower wattage lamps to reduce individual lamp brightness.
- Shield the lighting fixtures or place them at a higher elevation, above the workers' usual field of view.
- Direct some light to the ceiling to balance space brightness ratios and reduce contrast between the ceiling and the fixtures.
- Install computer screens, or other reflective viewing surfaces, facing away from windows, skylights, or high lumen output fixtures.
Annoying flicker. One problem with any light source that operates on alternating current is lamp flicker. The problem occurs because the current of the lighting branch circuit passes through zero twice each cycle. For an incandescent source, this isn't a serious concern because the filament doesn't have time to cool down enough to noticeably affect light output. However, for both fluorescent and HID sources, the arc current is extinguished at each zero crossing and recreated constantly. This causes a 120 cycle-per-second flicker, which is most noticeable in peripheral vision and considered annoying. However, if someone observes rotating machinery under arc discharge lighting and the frequency of the lamp flicker approaches the speed of rotation, then the object appears to be rotating at a very slow speed. If the frequency and speed are matched, the object, such as a shaft or an impeller blade, will appear to be stationary. This can pose a danger to workers who may not recognize the machinery is rotating.
The problem can be minimized in several ways. When practical, lamps are mounted in pairs—one with a lagging lamp current and the other with a leading lamp current. The two waveforms are out of phase with each other. It's also possible to connect adjacent fixtures to different phases of a 3-phase power system. Finally, visible flicker can be virtually eliminated when high frequency electronic ballasts, rather than core and coil magnetic ballasts, are used.
Color. Accurate color rendering is an important condition in industrial lighting systems. It can make it possible to conduct inspections for defects in products more rapidly. Additionally, the ability to see colors correctly is useful for the proper identification of safety colors used to highlight possible hazardous situations.
According to the guide, the quantity of light needed for the activity is considered after a quality analysis. The illuminance values (footcandles) for both the horizontal plane and vertical plane should be calculated. The vertical footcandle level is considered important today, since a great deal of assembly, fabrication, and processing involves 3-dimensional materials.
In most cases, the general lighting system isn't adequate for detailed or close work.
Supplemental task lighting close to the work surface may also be needed because localized lighting optimizes energy use and gives workers the ability to adjust/control this lighting to meet their needs.
General lighting equipment. Just as important as the light itself are the pieces of the system that will create that light.
Luminaire types. Industrial high-intensity-discharge (HID) luminaires are generally divided into two categories. In a high-bay area, the spacing-to-mounting-height ratio is 1.0 or less, and the mounting height is not less than 25 feet. In a low-bay area, the spacing-to-mounting-height ratio is more than 1.0 and the mounting height is less than 25 feet.
The light distribution of high-bay HID fixtures is usually symmetrical, and is often adjusted to produce narrow to medium wide (44° to 60°) distribution with spacing criteria values of 1.0 or less.
In addition to HID fixtures, twin-tube, quad-tube, and linear fluorescent fixtures are also widely specified for manufacturing facilities and warehouses applications, and they can be placed under the same high-bay and low-bay categories.
In the past, lighting designers usually had to choose between metal-halide (MH) and high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamp, and HPS was frequently selected. Recently, the advent of pulse-start (high wattage, 175W to 1,000W), low-wattage (35/39W to 150W), and ceramic metal halide lamps has blurred the line between these choices.
Pulse-start MH lamp. Pulse-start ballast/metal halide (PS MH) lamp systems are proving to be a useful replacement for high-pressure sodium (HPS) systems in both high- and low-bay applications that require good color rendering characteristics. A pulse-start MH system can provide efficiencies that approach those of HPS systems – superior light output, high lumen maintenance, and long life – but without the yellowish look of the HPS lamp.
Other advantages of PS MH over conventional MH systems include the following:
- More lumens per watt. Lumen output increases by 25% to 50%, depending on lamp wattage and burning cycle.
- Improved lumen maintenance and longer lamp life by as much as 50%.
- Faster warm up and a faster re-strike time if the arc is interrupted while the lamp is hot.
- Reduced color shift, improved lamp-to-lamp color consistency, and a color rendering index (CRI) of up to 85, which offers a 30% improvement over the standard MH lamp.
A high-voltage igniter delivers a high-voltage pulse directly across the PS MH lamp's operating electrodes, replacing the standard ballast's 600V peak voltage and eliminating the standard MH lamp's internal starting probe and its protective switch. Thus, the PS MH ballast's open-circuit voltage requirement is reduced to the operating requirements of the lamp. This lower operating circuit voltage creates lower ballast operating temperatures, resulting in long ballast life, reduced maintenance/replacement costs, and the possibility of high fixture ambient temperature ratings.
In many cases, a 320W or 350W PS MH lamp can either replace a standard 400W MH lamp or make it possible to use fewer 400W PS MH fixtures in a lighting layout.
T8 fluorescent lamp. A number of technology improvements in linear fluorescent lamps greatly expand the selection for industrial applications. For example, second generation 800 series F32 T8 lamps (with matching electronic ballasts) are rated for 24,000 hours with 92% lumen maintenance. In addition, T8 fluorescent lamps keep up to 93% of full efficacy over a five-year average rated life.
Although fluorescents are available with up to 95 CRI, the lumens are much less than for 85 to 86 CRI fluorescent lamps. Most fluorescent highbay fixtures use 85-86 CRI lamps, which have much better color rendering than all HID, except the new ceramic pulse-start MH lamps that have 90 to 95 CRI, without sacrificing light output. For some applications, well-designed linear fluorescent highbays are better than well-designed HID highbays with regard to glare, contrast ratios, and vertical footcandles.
Direct/indirect fluorescent lighting provides a comfortable atmosphere for most industrial laboratories that handle tasks that range from critical research to routine preparation. This type of system minimizes reflected glare in a space where material, like glass metal containers, instrumentation and computer screens are found.
T5 fluorescent lamp. With a nominal 46-inch length, the T5 fluorescent source provides superior control and optical efficiency for both direct and pendant-mounted luminaires. A highly specular reflector used in conjunction with this long thin lamp can provide a candlepower distribution curve that offers a great deal of vertical footcandles, which are important in applications like warehouse rack aisles. A good high-bay fixture with four F54T5HO lamps (234W) can usually replace a standard 400W MH or a 320W PS MH high-bay fixture. The fixtures can have a horizontal, triangle, square, or cross configuration, and the reflector can provide direct, indirect, or direct/indirect distribution.
Compact fluorescent lamps. Improvements in compact fluorescent (CFL) lamp design, such as new amalgam technology, which provides a stable light output over a wide temperature range, result in longer life and higher wattage offerings. Ratings of 70W, 80W, and even 120W and lumen outputs of up to 9,000 lumens, allows these lamps to be used in high-ceiling or high-light-level applications, again competing with the MH lamp.
CFL fixtures that use multiple lamps are similar to HID fixtures in size and have the advantage of offering a tailored light output because of choices in lamp lumen output and the number of lamps used.
Fixture considerations. Classified areas, where flammable gas or vapors, combustible dust, or easily ignitable flyings or fibers are or can be present, should be of particular concern. The designer should check with the insurance carrier for the industrial site to determine the exact Class and Division for a specific area. Then the correct fixture can be selected. In an environment where greater protection for airborne particles is required, fluorescent fixtures are available with dust-tight covers. In damp locations, diffusers or lenses with vapor-tight gasketing are required.
In selecting equipment, study the luminaire catalogs for the values that indicate how comfortable or glare-free the lighting fixtures will be in a particular sized space. The United States uses the Visual Comfort Probability (VCP) rating, which applies only to lensed fixtures. A 70 and above VCP rating is considered good. In Europe, the Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (CIE) uses a glare rating system called the Unified Glare Rating (UGR), which is more inclusive. Any UGR rating above 19 is unacceptable, and a difference in a single number on the scale is significant.
System economic analysis. A Simple Payback method offers an easy way to figure the cost of operating a lighting system. However this method doesn't consider the cost or the lifetime value of the equipment. A second-level analysis considers more factors, including the cost of money over time and reducing the total lighting load (heat) will almost always lead to HVAC savings. A three-year payback, or a return on investment of 33.33% per year, is considered to be the benchmark for an investment in energy efficiency.


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Twas the week before Christmas, so much to be done
My body was laggin' while my spirit cried "RUN!"
So hard to do when your whole body hurts
And your energy comes in bits and in spurts.
There's truly a magic that now fills the air
With wreaths and seraphims with soft angel hair.
All creatures were stirring, even the mice
Children and grown-ups, all "extra nice."
The gifts were arriving, thanks to the 'net
How could I do it and stay out of debt?
Aw heck, this is Christmas, forget about that.
In January we'll all eat like Jack Sprat.
The pup dogs were snuggled all warm in our bed
They hadn't a clue as to my week ahead.
How could I do it, so much to be done?
My energy left with the rise of each sun.
It was years ago, when my health fell apart,
But I feel just the same, at least in my heart.
Now it's my gig, to drag myself 'round
Working through pain as my problems abound.
With Christmas approaching, upon its way,
I was determined to let my inner child play.
I would enjoy this season, exhausted or not,
And sing carols while wrapping and hatching a plot.
I knew my life would never be the same,
That's when I declared to change my game.
I found new ways to bake and to cook.
I'm not some Christmas martyr, who has to follow a book.
I'm intelligent and clever, can defrost food and drive my car
I know where the bakery is and it isn't all that far.
The market has a pre-cut ham or turkey on a spit
Just because things change, doesn't make it counterfeit.
It's being with each other that brings the joy and cheer,
Even if I do have a constant, painful rear.
Like a bag full of toys, I'll drag "me" along
While I hum and sing my own Christmas song.
I will laugh and be so very merry,
Although my nose is not as red as a cherry.
I'll laugh and smile and ring every bell
Though my body rebels and my belly's not jell.
I'll festoon and garland and jingle away,
Although I don't have a reindeer or sleigh.
Hold it, Rudolph! Hang onto your bladder.
I think my husband just fell off the ladder.
I limped from my bed to see what was the matter
My heart fell within me at the crash and the clatter.
The dogs began growling and jumping about;
That's when I heard it, such a pleasurable shout.
Instead of my spouse; it was an old jolly fellow,
He bounced when he fell like a bowl full of Jello.
I'll ask how it's done and find out how to jingle;
The best source of advice must be Kris Kringle.
I'll rely on the magic of this special season
As I do what's a pleasure and still within reason.
Somehow I'll do it, the presents and tree
I just have to recall each priority.
Christmases past fill me with tears and yes, a laugh.
I'll savor fond memories, my heart at half-staff;
This Christmas will one day be a memory
For family, dear friends, and for me and thee.
The joys of today should outshine all that's past
I just can't do Christmas half-assed.
I'll cut a few corners and try to be smart
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Reno-based Gregg Stokes has been looking forward to shopping for new coverage on Nevada Health Link.
The independent media producer says his family's health insurance rates have gone up almost 400% in the past 10 years, and he's looking for something more affordable.
But Stokes says for the last couple of days he's had problems navigating and creating an account on nevadahealthlink.com.
"Of course they say they're experiencing technical difficulties, but I've waited for four years, and I'm willing to wait a little longer," says Stokes.
He says he won't give up on the site.
"I'm completely hopeful that they'll get whatever bugs they need to get worked out."
Nevada Health Link says technical problems came from a high volume of users trying to create accounts at the same time.
The exchange has also had trouble verifying people's information with federal data.
"A little patience with us would be great," says C.J. Bawden, Communications Officer with Nevada Health Link.
Despite the problems Bawden says almost 19,000 accounts have been created on nevadahealthlink.com. He says completed applications and payments are starting to roll in too.


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After Month-Long Insurgency, Congolese Return to Calm but Barren Villages
Refugees from the eastern province of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo returned to their homes this week only to find that government and rebel troops had stolen their belongings, pilfered or destroyed at least sixty percent of the harvested crops, and looted a number of hospitals and therapeutic feeding centers run by Action Against Hunger / Action Contre la Faim (ACF) , according to an evaluation conducted by the international humanitarian organization.
Most residents of the South Kivu province often have only one meal a day, down from two or three, and flour now costs five times what it did before a recent insurgency in the area. The ACF therapeutic feeding centers were looted of supplies, including medicines, food and furniture.
It is estimated that between 70,000 and 80,000 inhabitants between Bwegera and Kamanyola fled their homes in June after rebel forces led by Col. Jules Mutebusi seized the town of Bukavu. Both rebel and government forces are said to have left houses absolutely and systematically plundered, taking cooking utensils, livestock, and household objects, as well as from the remaining unharvested crops, according to a report by ACF.
"The displacement of people, loss of belongings, food insecurity and a growing cholera epidemic are suspected to bring about health and nutritional weaknesses for months to come," ACF security officer Samuel Cadassou said.
In response to the growing crisis, ACF plans to provide medicines and equipment to health and feeding centers, as well as guarantee free medical care for returning refugees for at least three months. It also is trying to track population movements and help reunite unaccompanied children with their families.
Present in the DR Congo since the beginning of the war, Action Against Hunger is carrying out programs of nutrition, water/sanitation, health, and food security, bringing assistance to over 500,000 people.


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For those of you who use RSS, I've enabled the RSS feed for this forum. For those of you who don't know what RSS does, it allows you to take a brief look at the latest updates to a web site without having to open the web site up and visiting it.
If you use IE, it's late little orangish icon next to the "home" icon and if you use Firefox, it's under "Bookmarks/Subscribe to this page" and then under your "Bookmarks/Bookmarks Toolbar".
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Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.
-- John Kenneth Galbraith (1908 - 2006)
With all of the conflicting reports about real estate and the housing market, perhaps a little perspective is in order.
In Manhattan, rents have settled and are trending higher. There are some great deals in the Battery Park/Wall Street area. Things are still a little desperate there but $2000 for a studio/one bedroom (depending upon how much sleeping space you need) is sort of the bottom rung. Sales are moving along in Manhattan but even formerly hot properties are still only lukewarm. Old line brokers like Robert Agee at Quattrone are doing fine. Upstarts have had to trade in their new Mercedes.
The story in the Hamptons is a little murkier. Since East End brokers tend to start telling the truth about business 3 or 4 quarters after reality is painfully obvious, it is safe to say that sales are very slow, prices are off by 30 to 50 percent (from 2006) – depending upon which Hampton and how exclusive the location is – and certain price ranges do not move at all.
From those brokers who will talk, we've learned that properties in the $300,000 to $500,000 price range are moving (Hampton Bays) and there are mortgages available. Properties sales in the $500,000 to $1 million range (Southampton) begin to get very dicey. And, from $1 million to $3 million sales (East Hampton) only occur when the original price has been discounted by at least 30%. Above the $3 million to $4 million range (Water Mill/East Hampton/Southampton Dune Road), sales begin to pick up – since that is generally the all cash purchase territory of celebrities and hedge fund buyers. Above and beyond that range it is all Goldman Sachs types using taxpayer's money to fund their lifestyle, compliments of the Federal government (East Hampton Dune Road/Quogue Dune Road). Those have lots of hedges and front on the ocean for safety.
In Westhampton Beach Village, the Performing Arts Center showed Inside Job for one day last weekend. In that Village, the government is partially asleep and numerous commercial establishments are shuttered and out of business. Since East End media has no "voice of opposition," there is little to learn about the workings of each of the monolithic governments in power or its sycophants. Occasionally, a local blogger will spew forth half-truths and venom but mostly independent writers toe the party line or are shut down by local law enforcement. Freedom of Expression or Freedom of the Press gets in the way of politics on the East End and therefore accurate business news is almost as difficult to report as politics or corruption. Perhaps Michael Moore will pay a visit soon.
Commercial real estate continues to drop along with residential property values in the Hamptons (Richard Silver at Norma Reynolds in Westhampton Beach is reliable) and the trend will continue as New York City and New York State continues to attempt to find money. No one knows, yet, what affect the reduced number of real estate transactions has had on the Town of Southampton – and whether the Preservation Fund or its general coffers will affect civil service jobs. Default on interest payments and possible Chapter 9 bankruptcy has not yet been broached by Anna Throne-Holst or the Town Board but is a subject on every political leader in every one of the hundreds of municipal governments across America. Perhaps Goldman, Bank of America or Countrywide executives who might buy the newest mansion in the Hamptons might offer the Town advice on how to move the debt and risk "off balance sheet" as they did with Greece. A reader writes:
"Goldman Sachs has admitted that it is under investigation for helping Greece to hide its vast debts.
The controversial Wall Street bank - nicknamed the Vampire Squid because its tentacles stretch far and wide - is accused of having profiteered out of a complex currency deal that helped Greece massage its finances.
The Wall Street giant is claimed to have received as much as £192m in fees by entering a complex currency transaction in 2001 that helped Athens borrow cash without putting it on the books as a loan.
Goldman Sachs was once seen as the invincible bank that could beat other firms hands down. It has always paid vast sums of cash to its employees, so it can employ the hottest talent in the financial world.
America's Securities and Exchange Commission accuses Goldman of misleading its own clients and encouraging them to invest in a product that was destined to fail.
The lawsuit centers on trades set up by its sub-prime mortgage trader Fabrice Tourre, who has since been placed on 'administrative leave'."
In general, the housing market has a very strong effect upon the health of the economy. And, the prognosis is the it will take close to six years before real estate can normalize.
There is a temporary lull in foreclosures as the banks dig out from under their own fraudulent behavior and there are some 11 million people whose properties are worth less than their mortgage.
A tsunami of foreclosures will resume some time this year or next and this will depress prices and add to the unemployment numbers. We are at the precipice of a "double-dip" recession which, for many, will just be a continuation of what has not seemed at all like the end of the last one.
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Photo of Victoria Lippert courtesy of Gil Talbot.
DAYTON, Ohio – The Harvard women's basketball team fell to Dayton, 101-80, Thursday night at UD Arena to close out the 2010 calendar year. Victoria Lippert led three Crimson players in double figures.
Lippert went 9-of-17 from the field including a 3-for-7 effort from beyond the arc to post a season-high 22 points. Markley was 9-of-16 from the floor with 19 points, while Brogan Berry put up 15 points on a 5-for-8 effort. Five players, including Lippert and Markley pulled down four rebounds each to lead the Crimson on the boards. Berry and Lippert had four assists each.
Dayton started the game off with a three pointer and Markley quickly answered with a jumper from Clark to keep it close, but a 9-0 run by the home team set up a 13-2 lead four minutes into the game forcing head coach Kathy Delaney-Smith to call a timeout. A Clark lay-up and a three-point play from Markley closed the gap to 15-7 with 15:30 left in the first. The Flyers took advantage of Harvard turnovers to take a 23-10 lead with 13:12 on the clock. A three-point Jackie Alemany play, followed by a Lippert trey closed the gap to 24-16 two minutes later before an 11-4 run by Dayton set up a 37-20 lead with 8:17 remaining in the first. A Lippert lay-up and a Markley fastbreak score on a pass from Lippert closed the cap to 37-24 and forced Dayton to call a timeout. Three straight Markley scores cut the deficit to single digits, 39-30. The Flyers used a 13-6 run to close out the first half and head to the locker room with a 52-36 lead.
The Flyers stretched its lead out to 25 in the opening minutes of the second half, but Harvard got hot from beyond the arc as Lippert made two and Christine Matera added another to make it 66-45 six minutes into the second stanza. Dayton continued to shoot well from the floor and extended its lead to as many as 32 in the second frame. The Crimson shot 48 percent in the second 20 minutes of the game including 50 percent from three-point land.
Harvard shot 44.3 percent for the game, while the Flyers hit a 52.1 clip. The Crimson has outrebounded, 42-38, in the game.
The Crimson returns home to face Massachusetts Sunday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m.


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- 2013 calendar
Ecclestone planning for New Jersey
- News:
President of New Jersey GP to resign
- News:
Confused Ecclestone casts doubt on New Jersey for 2013
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New York F1 race in doubt - Ecclestone
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Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that the 2013 calendar is set to include the race in New Jersey.
Speaking at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Ecclestone revealed that the race calendar for next season would contain 20 grands prix once again. He had previously said that he was unsure about whether the race in New Jersey would take place, telling the BBC in June: "No …definitely, no (it won't happen in 2013).
"I need to go and have another look. What I've seen up to now, and what's been going on, I'm not quite as sure as they are. If they can get it completed and confirm to us it will be done, for sure, they'll be on the calendar."
Following those contradicting comments, however, Ecclestone now seems more certain of the situation. When asked if one of the 20 races was New Jersey he said: "Yes, it's supposed to be."
Ecclestone also hinted that an agreement had been reached over the future of the Spanish Grand Prix when asked if Formula One would be in Valencia in 2013.
"No (Valencia won't be on the calendar), because next year it will be Barcelona because of the alteration."


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"…I may yet live to see gay marriage
become a reality in the United States in my lifetime.
And wouldn't that be something."
This is the end, the last post on Marriage Equality Watch. For this occasion, we thought we would resurrect a column from the first week of MEW, back in January 2008, before Prop 8, before President Obama was elected, before Mark and I were married, when it was still GLBT instead of LGBT… and far before marriage equality became a reality in all 50 states.
How far we have come!
In the end, it wasn't a President or a congress that brought us to the finish line. It was all of us together as a community that fought the hard battles, day in and day out, to get to the end. And Mark and I were lucky enough to witness it all.
It has been an honor to chronicle this struggle for you for the last eight years. It was a great run, and we love you one and all.
–Scott & Mark
Together 24 Years
Married for 7
January 3rd, 2008
So here we are, thousands of gay and lesbian couples standing by the altar, or in a field of daisies, or under a gazebo, waiting for our Democratic Prince (or Princess) to come and open the doors of marriage to let us in.
We lined up in San Francisco for the slightest promise of marital bliss. We lined up in Massachusetts for a glass half full – state marriage with no attached federal rights or responsibilities. And this week, we lined up again in New Hampshire for official recognition of our "civil unions".
But somehow, the phrase, "Honey, remember the day we got civilly unified?" just doesn't have the same feeling as "Honey, remember the day we got married?" – and it's on that one word that the whole thorny issue spins.
Sometimes a single word or phrase can change the context of an argument, and which side controls those words often controls the spin. Look at the "war on terror", for instance – who among us would be for terror? But flip it around as "an unjustified invasion of a sovereign nation", and things look quite a bit different.
One of my favorite examples of this is the abortion argument. When I was younger, it was pro-abortion and anti-abortion, and the anti-abortion folks had the upper hand in the language war – after all, who really wants to be for something like abortion, a procedure that in the best of cases can be emotionally devastating. But somewhere along the way, those in favor of access to abortion for women re-framed the argument. Pro-abortion became pro-choice. Who would be against choice? That one change in the language had a huge effect on the ongoing debate, effectively deadlocking it by providing two symmetrically opposed arguments.
On the gay marriage front, "marriage" is the main verbal sticking point. Many folks who generally support GLBT rights simply can't get around the phrase "gay marriage", either because they have a religious affiliation with the word, or because it makes them confront their distaste for what GLBT couples for in the bedroom and clashes with their romantic views of marriage, or just because it's such a new idea. Drop the word, and support for recognition of GLBT unions rises.
But here's the rub. Civil unions and domestic partnerships are wonderful ideas that confer upon gay and lesbian couples some of the same basic rights as marriage, such as the right to visit your partner in the hospital. But these state-based laws do nothing for us on the Federal level – we still have to file taxes separately, don't automatically inherit, and if we leave our home state, we may not even be able to visit our partners in the hospital.
But even if (and right now, it's a big if) a Federal Civil Unions bill ever passed, granting us the same rights and responsibilities of marriage at the Federal level and at the State level, it still wouldn't be marriage.
"Why do you have to call it marriage?" we're often asked by straight friends. "Why not just settle for civil union?"
The answer is complicated.
Most of us grew up in a home where finding the right person and getting married was the ideal. We're surrounded by the romantic iconography of marriage – I'll date myself by saying I remember the hype around Luke and Laura's wedding on General Hospital. Even gay boys and girls grow up wondering what it would be like to stand up there with that someone before all of your friends and families on what's supposed to be our perfect day.
My partner Mark and I were there in San Francisco when they were offering gay and lesbian couples marriage licenses back in 2004. We got married in San Francisco on March 11th, the last day, maybe two hours before a judge shut the whole thing down. And yes, they called it marriage.
And you know what? Even though they told us later that the whole thing meant nothing, legally, the reality is that it did mean something.
We had been domestic partners for 7 years in the eyes of the State of California, but now, for the briefest of moments, we were Married. For a few minutes, under the dome of City Hall, we were just like everyone else. No better, no worse. And it was amazing.
So I'm sorry if I have a hard time giving up the word "marriage", even if it might be politically expedient (and don't kid yourself – even without the word, we'd still be attacked and opposed – witness the current attempt to repeal California's Domestic Partner law, even though it specifically avoids the word marriage).
So what happens now? I look at the current crop of Democratic candidates, and I see a stronger field than I have in decades. Yet not one among the front leaders is for gay marriage – in the current political environment, it's still considered a poison pill, and positions on the issue have to be carefully nuanced.
But if nothing else, I've learned patience these last seven years. I will hold on to my hope that positions will continue to evolve: that John Edwards, who is "not there yet", will get there with the help of his wonderful wife. I will hope that Hillary will find her voice on this issue, and will remember her many gay and lesbian friends, including David Mixner, who helped get her husband into office. And I will hope that Barack Obama will continue to be "open to the possibility that my unwillingness to support gay marriage is misguided."
And I thank both Mike Gravel and Dennis Kucinich for being man enough to stand up and say that gay marriage is a matter of basic equality. They give me hope that I may yet live to see gay marriage become a reality in the United States in my lifetime.
And wouldn't that be something.


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Original Trinity Hymnal, #109
This is my Father's world,
And to my list'ning ears,
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father's world,
The birds their carols raise,
The morning light, the lily white,
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear him pass,
He speaks to me everywhere.
This is my Father's world,
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav'n be one.
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NEW YORK – The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) recently released its final Nike Golf/Golf World Division II Coaches Poll of the 2010 season, with Georgia College & State University and head coach Jimmy Wilson pulling in a No. 6 ranking.
The Bobcats dropped from second to sixth, finishing tops among the two Peach Belt Conference (PBC) programs in the top-25. Lander University was ranked tied at seventh.
Barry University took home top honors and all 12 of the first place votes. In second place was Florida Southern College, with Lynn University third. No. 4 Chico State University and No. 5 Nova Southeastern University rounded out the top-five. The South/Southeast Super Regional pulled in four of the top five slots, and seven of the top-10.
The 2009-10 season was another great one for the Bobcats, one featuring three tournament wins, including the 2010 Peach Belt Conference (PBC) Championships. Senior Francisco Bide was chosen PBC Player of the Year, with Niclas Johansson, Joe Young (Cochran, Ga.) and Billy Shida (Berkeley Lakes, Ga.) also taking all-conference honors.
The GCSU Department of Athletics, winners of the 2008-09 PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Georgia College prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at Twitter.com username GCSUSID for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Food Artisans: Chulita's Famous
A different New York artisan every week.
Gloribell Taveras was shocked by what passed for sofrito, the vegetable cooking base omnipresent in Latin cooking, when a time crunch forced her to buy ready-made instead of making her own. Faced with options that were either loaded with fillers and preservatives, frozen, or both, she decided to bring a fresh, preservative-free sofrito to market.
Along with her best friend, Susana Columna, Taveras started Chulita's Famous. "Our goal," she says, "is to take sofrito to the masses." Sofrito Verde, the basic version, is made with peppers, spices, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, and sea salt, while the Sofrito con Spices adds paprika and cumin to the mix. Sofrito is "extremely versatile," Taveras explains, "It's not just a sauce, it's a base that you add along with whatever spices you're using." They also make two spice blends, Adobo Saboso and Sazon con Sizzle.
While Columna is "the strategic person behind the scenes," Taveras describes herself as "the creative side, more the face of the company." The word chulita is a term of endearment meaning sassy, a quality Taveras embodies that serves her well during tastings and events with the public.
"People don't realize how healthy Spanish food can be," she says, "A lot of Latin food has a lot of oil and salt, but it doesn't have to. Take some black beans, our sofrito, some tomatoes... You've got tons of flavor without calories or preservatives."
Recipes on the site provide numerous ways to use sofrito. Some are dishes Taveras has created to showcase the products, while others are old favorites. "The eggplant stew is a basic recipe I make at home," she says, "It was my favorite growing up."
For a full list of stores carrying Chulita's Famous, like Greene Grape and Brooklyn Fare, and scheduled appearances and tastings, visit their site.
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A New York City playwright who directed a show called the "American Suicide Bomber Association" unwitting sparked a bomb scare when he threw a prop from the production into the trash at his home.
Playwright Ethan Fishbane tells The New York Post he wasn't thinking when he discarded the fake bomb while cleaning out his Manhattan apartment Tuesday.
A building superintendent saw the prop the next morning and called police.
That brought out the bomb squad.
It didn't take long for investigators to figure out what happened.
Fishbane said he was stunned when officers knocked on his door, but he praised the department for its quick response, saying it was ``wholly appropriate.''
The 23-year-old wrote the play while attending New York University's Tisch School of The Arts.


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What's in a Name?
Many devices live with a dry, technical name that either basically says what the device does, or is an acronym of that dry, technical name. Very few get a nickname that sticks to become the industry standard.
Tonpilz, an Underwater Electro-Acoustic Transducer
The tonpilz is such an example. This is a MEMS device that acts as an underwater electro-acoustic transducer. The model built in our tutorial video uses piezoelectric properties to initiate the structural deformation that results in acoustics waves.
Now I suppose the tonpilz could be referred to as an Underwater Electro-Acoustic Transducers or UEAT, but I feel that tonpilz has far greater appeal as a name. I don't know who first came up with it, but apparently it comes from the German for tone ('ton') and mushroom ('pilz'). The device does indeed produce sounds or 'tones'.
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The title alone is enough to raise some eyebrows over parenting techniques.
The YouTube video "How to Fight a Baby" has gone viral showing a dad tossing his 10-month-old infant onto a bed using playful, grappling moves.
"I could fight a baby all day. Know why? Because I know their weakness: wind," Gavin McInnes said as he blew air into his baby's face in the video. McInnes is a New York-based comedian and father of three, according to the "Today" show.
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His video has amassed more than 500,000 views since its posting on Nov. 25. It has received mixed comments from viewers over how much roughhousing is too much.
Many viewers found his "very little known technique," blowing air in his infant's face, humorous. But other comments expressed discontent over the dad having tossed the baby onto a bed and put in a strangle hold.
"The way he throws the baby just gives me goose bumps..," one comment read.
"This was so adorable!" another YouTube commenter exclaimed.
Yet it was the 10-month-old who ended up getting the upper hand.
In the final scene, McInnes can be seen wearing an eye patch. Baby 1, Dad 0.
"Dealing with babies is nothing to be afraid of," McInnes concludes. "Just keep their nails trim and you're good."


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Theos Bernard was an aspiring yogi in the 1930's who's enthusiasm and zeal for yoga lead him to seek out the yoga masters and tantric practitioners in India and Tibet. At that time, Tibet's borders were closed off to foreigners but through the insistence, good fortune and wise planning of Bernard, he was not only allowed into Tibet, but was allowed access to monasteries, temples and secret shrines, many which had never been seen by a westerner before. The story of Bernard's life and adventures is so amazing and well written that this book is hard to put down.
Veenhof's meticulous research shines through in his richly detailed descriptions and excerpts of Bernard's journals and correspondence to his wife, Viola. Bernard's relationship to his wife slowly reveals a struggle between choosing householder approach to yoga and a renunciate path. This biography is a much needed piece in the history of early American yoga, as Bernard was the third American to set foot in Tibet and the first American ever initiated into Tantric practices by the highest lamas in Tibet. Bernard left Tibet with fifty mule loads of rare Buddhist scriptures and relics from government and monastery vaults. This story gives me both a humble perspective of one man's search for the techniques and philosophies of yoga, and a deep appreciation for how accessible yoga has become in this modern time.
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The Aldrich Alert
A Publication of the Patrick Henry Center for Individual Liberty
by Gary Aldrich - Volume 1 - Issue 13
In September of 1997, Charles G. La Bella was hand-picked by Attorney General Janet Reno to head the Justice Department's campaign finance task force. It only took La Bella and FBI Director Louis Freeh nine months to reach the conclusion that the fundraising misconduct and scandals of President Clinton, Hillary Clinton and Vice President Al Gore warranted further investigation -- but only by an independent counsel.
In July of 1998, La Bella wrote his now famous secret memo to Janet Reno, a document that has altered his life forever. This important investigative summary has been described by the LA Times as "a confidential report by the Justice Department's former chief campaign finance investigator, kept sealed by Attorney General Janet Reno for nearly two years." The LA Times advised readers that, "La Bella's findings accused senior Justice officials of engaging in 'gamesmanship' and legal 'contortions' to avoid an independent inquiry into Clinton-Gore campaign fundraising abuses."
As a 17-year highly regarded career prosecutor, only three years away from retirement, Mr. La Bella both wrote and spoke the truth, and, as with anyone involved in criticizing the current Administration, he did so at a very dear price -- his future, and his financial well-being.
Mr. La Bella is this month's poster child for what can happen to those who are willing to speak out and stand up for what is right. But Mr. La Bella is the very kind of prosecutor we used to demand and expect to find in our federal government -- before Clinton and Reno. Unlike many of today's higher-ups in the Justice Department, La Bella ignored politics and took his oath seriously. He does not apologize for speaking the truth.
Discussing these issues on NBC's Meet the Press, La Bella proudly proclaimed: "I think it was worthwhile saying out loud what you weren't supposed to say out loud. I didn't know when I said it that you weren't supposed to say it out loud. I really didn't. I really thought that if I were attorney general, I would want to hear this. I would want to hear that there was something wrong ... I would. And I think [we] need to encourage people to still say out loud what many don't want them to say out loud."
Bravo, Mr. La Bella! You will sleep well tonight, knowing you did the right thing for your country. We know you will prosper. One day, ethics, honesty, decency and respect will be restored to the Department of Justice, as well as to the White House. Your courage leads the way! Sometimes it's difficult to do the right thing, and the cost is often high -- but hope is always restored by such sacrifice, and your example will outshine the quickly dimming light of this corrupted and sleazy political machine.
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just in case you forgot. (which it's surprisingly easy to do, at least in the States where it seems to be pretty far off the table right now)
Exhibit A - Iraq Suffers as the Euphrates River Dwindles - great
went to see The Hurt Locker w/my folks the other day. it is, not to put too fine a point on it, fuckin' A phenomenal. stunning. I reckon the defining cinematic statement on the war, can't see how anything would top it. stirred up all kinds of feelings in me - pride, shame, & seething, futile rage.
still waiting to see whether sectarian violence spikes in the upcoming weeks. whether or not Maliki & co. have any kind of a handle on things. what the Iranian regime will do, if anything, given its own current problems. & so on.
a stalemate's better than nothing I guess.
have at it folks.


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February's theme is the month of love. I assume because of Valentine's Day. Here it is March and Valentine's Day is long gone!
I'm actually quite pleased w/ this box. I LOVE eye products & they have included two!!
Sumita Beauty - Kala Color Intense Pencil Full Size
Another black eyeliner? We just got one in December's box. If GB wants to keep including eyeliner - that's fine but please send other colors besides black (or brown).
Lauren B. Beauty Nail Couture Full Size
I hate pink. Hate it! It all stems back from my childhood. My favorite color was RED and my mom did my entire room in pink w/ lace and roses. I hated it. I know she worked hard on it but I felt so misunderstood.
Anatomicals - Puffy The Eye Bag Slayer Wake Up Under Eye Patches Full Size
My eyes need some serious help. I have fine lines under my eyes - the kind that you can't cover up. Concealer makes it look worse because it creases. These eye patches are supposed to reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles and revitalizes the skin around the eye. Yes please.
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This spray is supposed to prime, protect and perfect color treated hair. I've given up coloring my hair. I've learned to embrace my metallic high lights (grey hair!).
Renu - Lip and Eye Active Lift - Deluxe Sample
This cream is supposed to smooth fine lines and expression lines. Plumps deeper wrinkles, reduces dark circles and reduces under eye puffiness. I LOVE eye creams so I am looking forward to trying this. It's a generous size too.
This is going to be my last post for awhile. I have a lot going on in my personal life and I'm feeling very overwhelmed. The truth is, my heart just isn't in it anymore. I may come back when things are settled down but it's good bye for now.


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The Many Flavors of Linux
Even the smallest amount if research into Linux will have illustrated the sheer range of distributions out there. They are all based on the original Linux kernel built by Linus Torvalds (the father of modern Linux) and can all inter-operate to varying degrees. We have large selection of Linux distros on CD and DVD.
There are three base values that ensure all of the different distros will work together, and what application works for one should work for all.
Firstly there something called the Linux Standard Base. This is a set of specifications that the major distros adhere to which ensures interoperability between systems. It defines how packages are built and formatted, how file systems should work, and minimum criteria like applications and utilities to be available with the distro. This ensures that all Linux distros work from a common ground which makes sure everything will play nicely together.
There is also the Open Source Project. You will see this name a lot when you enter the world of Linux. Most distros include the same or very similar projects. Things like Apache, Samba, Mail, GNOME and KDE are all examples of Open Source Projects. The packages mentioned will work in whatever distro you have that conforms to this project.
Finally there is the Shell. This is the command line window most experienced Linux users seem to live in. It is the core of the machine/user interface and has to be standard across all distros. A command that works on one must be able to work on another.
I will list a few of the major distros currently in the world to whet your appetite. There are lots and lots out there and it would be impossible to do justice to all of them. If you are interested in them I heartily recommend doing some further research.
Debian is regarded as the largest Linux distribution to date in terms of users. It is renowned for its stability and quality and its interoperability with other software. It has a very large following and over 28,000 packages you can add to it. It is very stable and newbie friendly. The community is knowledgeable and helpful and most of the questions you may have will have been asked before on their forums. Debian seems somewhat over engineered to me, which isn't a bad thing. It just means that it is never the latest and greatest, but is very, very stable. Currently on Debian Version 5, Lenny.
Seemingly the most popular distro out in the world right now, since its release five years ago. Some suggest it has as much as 40% of Linux desktops. It is another good quality, stable release that is very newbie friendly. It even has a migration assistant for Windows refugees. This eases the pain a little by helping you in your first steps. Another distro that works with most hardware straight out of the box. Current version 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope.
This is a distribution with a long history. Once part of Red Hat, Fedora was launched for the 'Linux Hobbyist'. It is very secure and has a large number of packages available for it. This one seemed to be less newbie friendly than others, with not so many options for desktop users. If you want to run a web server or something then this would be ideal. Current version is Fedora 10, new version shortly
This is another distro with a rich history, now owned by Novell. It is a comprehensive package with some good documentation. The following is helpful and informative and there are lots of packages available for it. There is however some controversy over a deal it has with Microsoft, something about use of patents. This doesn't detract from the usability of the product though. It does have graphical tools for an administrator. Current release is 11.1
Mandriva used to be Mandrake, and even as a Windows user back then I knew what that was. It is one of the distributions that offer both free and commercial versions of the software. The commercial version is regarded as one of the best distros for newbies. Although I don't see that it has much that Ubuntu or Debian doesn't offer and for free. Current version is Mandriva 2009.1.
This is allegedly the oldest Linux distribution still around today. It is supposed to be the cleanest and most bug free edition available, but seems quite hard core. You definitely need skills to get into Slackware. It lags a little behind other distributions and doesn't have all the cool bits to make your desktop smart. Current version 12.2
Yes I know…it is not Linux but it is worth mentioning. It is primarily directed a server applications and is rated as one of the most stable. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that some of the more popular distros have but if you need something to run a server, you can't go wrong with this. Current version 7.2.
This is my personal favorite, and not only for its cool name. It is based on Ubuntu, but is developed mainly 'on demand'. The programmers have forums and feedback loops which they subscribe to. They listen and try to implement the best suggestions into the distribution. It has many specific tools, and to my mind is the most useable out of the box. Current version is Mint 6 Felicia.
Despite the not so catchy name this distribution is supposed to be very good for the Linux newcomer. Another distro that works out of the box, natively supporting lots of hardware. The documentation and website are pretty good if a little disorganized. This one also seems to be English only, so if you speak something other, then you had best look elsewhere. Current version is PCLinuxOS 2009.1
Like I said, there are many other versions of Linux out there, and this is just a snapshot of the most popular. Now it's up to you to choose your flavor…
May 13, 2009 at 10:14 am
This is one of the beautiful things about Linux…the choice. There is something for everyone.
Articles like this are valuable, but tough to write. There are so many options available and it's near impossible to cover the spectrum in a blog post. To do so results in very limited information being presented and usually ends in one's personal opinions.
I, myself, love Arch Linux. It is fast, highly customizable, uses a rolling release cycle and has arguably one of the best package managers out there (pacman). The ArchWiki is amazing too…but sadly, it's not an ideal choice for Linux newcomers…which is, I'm sure, the group most apt to benefit from articles such is this.
May 13, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Just a note: PCLinuxOS is certainly not "English-only" as you noted. A scripted GUI tool(addlocale) is included that will transform the distro to any of the more than 100 languages and localizations available automatically.
Just thought I'd let you know. Good write-up!
May 13, 2009 at 4:41 pm
PCLinuxOS 2009.1 is a great distro, currently I have it in spanish in both laptop and desktop and it was pretty simple
May 14, 2009 at 1:39 am
[quote]This is one of the beautiful things about Linux…the choice. There is something for everyone.[/quote]
I use to believe the above statement but no more.
Take a look at this document by Ranum (http://www.ranum.com/editorials/divide-conquer/index.html) and he is right, at least Sun is now "dead".
Still, I like Linux 🙂
May 14, 2009 at 4:50 am
@Cae: Choice in Linux is like choice when buying a car … and no, I haven't seen the automobile industry go down yet. If anything, I can only see more and more cars on the road these days 😉
Point is, it lets you choose exactly what you want and no one company (a name starting with M comes to mind) can dictate what you should get and how you should work.
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I like linux
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Sunday, December 16, 2018
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Celebrate twenty years of Shakespeare on Navy Pier in a wonderland where fairies fly, a donkey bursts into song, and love potions can change hearts. Internationally acclaimed director Joe Dowling reimagines his lauded production that inaugurated Chicago Shakespeare's first season on Navy Pier. Over the course of a night, the stories of royalty, quarrelsome fairies, young lovers, and a troupe of aspirational players are woven into one enchanting tapestry backed by a vibrant score blending jazz, blues, rock, and 50's doo wop. Shakespeare's raucous humor and wondrous imagery makes it easy to see why this play has remained an audience favorite for more than four hundred years. Tickets available at chicagoshakes.com.
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Only mine are a day late because yesterday I left the house at 8:30am and then didn't walk back in the door until 11:30pm last night!!
Soooo here goes :)
How cute are those? And super Comfy! So cute that I also got them for my friend, Kelly, for her bday yesterday too!! They are Dolce Vita .. found at Zappos here. I am dying to wear them with a cute black shirt and shorts and a big floppy black hat ha!
Speaking of Kelly, last night a few of us girls went out for her birthday dinner!
It was so good to catch up with everyone! I miss you ladies!
Love you all!! <3
and with these two people ...
(my brother & his gf)
Enjoying this awesome weather ....
Can't wait!!
(Even thought I still have to do errands, and pack, and a million other things before I leave! Ahh!)
Friday Favorites have included this ..
Welcome To The Fishbowl
If you haven't downloaded Kenny's new album ... do it!
It's awesome!
Sidenote: If any of your loved ones have ever been affected by Alzheimer's, there is a song on here that will touch your heart!
"While He Still Knows Who I Am"
Everytime I hear it I think of my mamaw, it's a great song!
LOVING this bracelet to add to my million bracelets collection ..
Eternity Love Bracelet.
Found on Pinterest HERE
Love it.
My favorite eCards for the day... you can't read these and not laugh outloud .. .not possible ha.
hahahaha one of my very favorites! so true.
Story of my life, lol
Jef from Bachelorette ha, love it.
And this last one is super appropriate considering I showed houses yesterday in 100 degree weather!
Hahaha :)
And this is not an ecard but just for fun .. still my favorite song :)
Have a good weekend!!!
Go link up your Friday Favorites with the Bargain Blonde!!


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One definition of alchemy is that it is a process by which paradoxical results are achieved or incompatible elements are combined with no obvious rational explanation.
It is also supposed to be the forerunner of medieval chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter, leading to all that glittering gold.
By these definitions, ASX-listed biotech Alchemia, is well named. At 58¢, its shares have climbed 38 per cent since Radar mentioned the stock back in May when it was 42¢.
If there is any alchemy, we would suggest it has been at the hands of the corporate financiers and 19 per cent shareholder Allan Gray (previously Oribis Capital), which is making an absolute motza from the part of the $21 million it pumped into the company this time last year at 24¢ a share.
D-day is approaching for the company as it is about to split in two on December 5, and the question of what a company is worth has never been more vexing, at least for this columnist.
Alchemia's market cap is currently just under $163 million, and we understand that chief executive Pete Smith and his team are racing around the US trying to raise about $US50 million ($A48.2 million) for its cancer treatment, which is supposed to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs and is in phase three trials.
Alchemia is being split into its fondaparinux drug on the one hand, which is relatively low risk and starting to earn good money (the reason behind all this), and on the other, its high risk cancer R&D.
Alchemia's name and management will remain with the former, while the cancer R&D vehicle will be listed on the Nasdaq and on the ASX and will be called Audeo Oncology. Alchemia shareholders will own 70 per cent, and the new US shareholders will own the remainder.
Fondaparinux (code-named Jane within the company) is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline's drug used to remove blood clots and deep vein thrombosis. It is being manufactured and distributed by Dr Reddy's and yesterday Alchemia said it received $1.5 million in net royalties for the June quarter.
By all accounts, this business is going well, having increased market share to about 41 per cent at the pharmacy level, and 6 per cent of hospitals. It will need to grow quickly to justify a market cap north of $100 million, and will be based on the effectiveness of Dr Reddy's marketing.
At the current share price, the market is valuing Jane in the order of 40¢ a share, according to Scott Power of RBS Morgans, versus his valuation, which is about the current share price, of 58¢.
Radar's scepticism has more to do with the 40¢ a share valuation of the cancer R&D business, which we think is on the high side, and was arrived at by the underwriters Leerink Swann and Oppenheimer & Co. If Audeo raises the $50 million or so as planned, this values the company, which will have the ASX code AKQ, at $160 million (more or less).
No doubt Alchemia's cancer treatment is promising, and the company says that the recruitment for its final stage trials are going well, but we are talking about the riskiest end of the biotech curve. It's said that the US Food and Drugs Administration would not approve aspirin if it were discovered today.
To our knowledge, Alchemia's (soon to be Audeo's) HA-Irinotecan compound, which at this stage is targeting bowel cancer, does not have the backing of a big pharmaceutical company. For valuation reasons, if a small biotech only has one or two products in development, the incentive is very strong for management to push that product through the various stages of development.
In any event, the $50 million raised will only be enough to fund its phase three program, the results of which are due in the second half of next year. It will need to raise more if it needs to run additional trials. Such is the life of a biotech.
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