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Research in Health Economics has developed into a separate discipline for the last 25 years. All this intense research activity, has translated in the inclusion of courses of health economics, mostly at graduate level. However, the Industrial Organization aspects of the health care market do not occupy a central place in those courses. We propose a textbook of health economics whose distinguishing feature is the analysis of the health care market from an Industrial Organization perspective. This textbook will provide teachers and students with a reference to study the market structure aspects of the health care sector. The book is structured in three parts. The first part will present the basic principles of economics. It will bring all readers to the required level of knowledge to follow subsequent parts. Part II will review the main concepts of health economics. The third part will contain the core of the book. It will present the industrial organization analysis of the health care market, based on our own research.


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I had my baby at the Royal Free hospital in November 2014. I was really satisfied with the ante-natal care and attended all the classes provided (breastfeeding, life with a baby, water birth, etc.). Those were helpful, especially for a new mum like me!
Birth went well (baby came naturally, no induction, no drugs) and I felt secure in the delivery room with a midwife and a student midwife (I had agreed to a student midwife being there a long time in advance). The experienced midwife did a great job at avoiding a tear. This resulted in no stitches, and a very fast recovery.
Post-natal care in the ward, unfortunately, was not so good. Staff were very nice and and professional but they are overworked and it shows in the level of care they can provide. I assume that it's the same everywhere due to cuts so I don't blame this particular ward for this. It's a shame...
Because my baby wasn't gaining weight I had to stay in the ward for 6 days in a room with my baby and 3 other new mothers, their babies and their partners and that was not very pleasant... Again, I'm sure they do what they can with the space they have. Had I been able to leave earlier I probably wouldn't have minded.
Overall, I would recommend it because at the end of the day, they took good care of my baby and me and we left healthy and happy.
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HANNOVER & REGENSBURG, Germany--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Scientists of the Regensburg-based Project Group for Personalized Tumor Therapy (Fraunhofer ITEM/University of Regensburg) and colleagues from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai discovered new mechanisms of early metastatic spread in breast cancer. Results have been published in the latest issue of the renowned journal Nature (doi:10.1038/nature20785, doi:10.1038/nature20609).
"Our fundamentally new findings will hopefully advance cancer research substantially"
Over decades, cancer research pursued the dogma that cancer cells seed mainly from advanced tumors – based on the finding that early diagnosis and surgical removal are decisive for curing cancer patients. Recently, however, the validity of this concept in explaining treatment success has been questioned increasingly, because patients with small tumors also develop metastases. Furthermore, the genetic profile of disseminated cancer cells often does not show the expected similarity to the primary tumor. Derivation of disseminated cancer cells, as precursors of metastases, frequently seems to occur at early tumor evolution stages already.
Researcher teams under Prof. Christoph Klein (Regensburg) and Prof. Julio Aguirre-Ghiso (New York) for the first time ever studied mechanisms of early metastatic spread in breast cancer. They found that breast cancer formation hijacks physiological processes controlling mammary epithelial branching and expansion during adolescence and pregnancy, deregulates and uses them for tumor cell dissemination. Once disseminated, these cells settle in other tissues and, after further genetic alterations, can grow to often life-threatening metastases in the target organ. The two research teams initially worked independently, but then collaborated and published their results simultaneously in Nature. "Our fundamentally new findings will hopefully advance cancer research substantially," Klein explains.
The researchers hope that the proposed mechanism will provide a general framework for understanding metastasis formation. According to their findings, cancer cells first go through an early dissemination stage at low cell density at the primary site and later on switch to a proliferation stage when high cell density is reached. However, the Regensburg scientists also found that tumor cells can "relearn" to disseminate even at later stages – from areas of low cell density. This is probably why metastases may derive from different stages of primary tumor evolution, both early and late. Since these stages comprise genetically different cells and modern therapeutic approaches often target genetic alterations, therapies targeting the seed of metastasis need to address this heterogeneity of cells to be successful.


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A custody order and Toronto's homeless people push Al into surprising conflicts and tough decisions.
- Nominated for the Red Cedar Book Award, 2000
"Someone told me once about a girl about to go live with her dad for a year, as a result of a court order. At the end of the year she would get to (or have to) decide whether to stay with him or go back to living with her mom. I thought, 'I can't imagine…' But then I did." – KS
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As with all areas of NH, the land in Conway once was home to Native Americans. The Pequawket Indians, an Algonquian Abenaki tribe, fished, hunted or farmed the area. It can be assured these early people found the area as breathtakingly beautiful as do today's visitors.
In 1642, explorer Darby Field of Exeter, NH canoed up the Saco River, and saw "Pigwacket," an Indian community stretching from present-day Conway to Fryeburg, Maine. Sadly, when Europeans settled here in 1764, the Pequawket tribe had dwindled from disease, probably smallpox brought from white explorers.
In 1765, Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth chartered a group of men to establish "Conway", named for Henry Seymour Conway, the Commander in Chief of the British Army. To keep a land grant, any settler to the area had to plant five for each 50 acres in his share, and do it within five years. The first roads were built in 1766, opening the area to more and more outsiders. In 1775, the town raised money to build two schoolhouses, one in North Conway. By 1849, however, the town had about 20 school districts.
By the middle-1800s, artists had discovered the scenic beauty of the White Mountains, and "Artist Falls Brook" became a favorite setting for landscape paintings. So popular were scenes of the area that King Edward VII bought a series of White Mountain paintings to hang in Windsor Castle.
One of the most scenic and visited spots in the area is Diana's Baths, a series of beautiful waterfalls. How did the area receive its unusual name? Before it was known as Diana's Baths, it was Merrill's Mills. How it came to be dubbed Diana's Baths is not known for certain. There was a small house constructed there in the mid to late 18th century, which became a three-story structure at a later time.
Local folklore states, "These curious circular stone cavities on Lucy Brook originally were known as the Home of the Water Fairies; tradition says evil water sprites inhabited the ledges, tormenting the Sokokis Indians until a mountain god answered the Indians' prayers and swept the sprites away in a flood. Sometime before 1859 a Miss Hubbard of Boston, a guest at the old Mount Washington House in North Conway, rechristened them Diana's Baths, presumably to evoke images of the Roman nature goddess. The pools are also called Lucy's Baths." Whether this tale is true or not, Diana's Baths is among the most unique spots in NH.
Nearby Diana's Baths, in 1899, about 20 visitors and residents in Center Conway and Jackson raised $1,000 and purchased the land around Cathedral Ledge. A year later the group bought the White Horse Ledge property. The entire parcel of land was then deeded to the State of NH. In 1943, commercial development was in the works for the Echo Lake area. The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests joined with the state to purchase the property to forever protect it. Today Cathedral, White Horse, and Echo Lake lie within the boundaries and jurisdiction of Echo Lake State Park.
Over the years, the sweeping grandeur of the White Mountains drew many artists to the area. The most famous, the "White Mountain School" was comprised of American landscape artists who created a style of painting featuring landscapes of the area. Their work, when seen by the outside world, turned the area in and around Conway and Franconia into an artist's colony.
It is thought that painters were visiting the area as early as 1824, when sketches of the hills began to circulate. At that time, landscape artist Thomas Doughty traveled to northern NH.
According to "Chronicles of the White Mountains" by Frederick W. Kilbourne, Cole chose the brilliant autumn of 1828 to visit the area with his friend Henry Cheeves Pratt. The purpose of the trip was to explore the region, and Cole must have found the mountains to his liking and been inspired by all he saw; a number of beautiful paintings were the result of the visit.
On that trip, Cole and Pratt climbed Chocorua, a mountain that was to become the favorite of writers and artists. Trails were few and roads primitive, making the climb difficult, according to Cole's writings. So overjoyed and awed was Cole of the view from Chocorua, that he wrote that the scene was too "extended and map like for the canvas", and that it was not for sketches, but rather for "thoughts" that he climbed Chocorua.
Cole walked the mountains and wilderness trails of the White Mountains, impressed by the scope and beauty of the area, in particular of the Great Stone Face (Old Man of the Mountains). His paintings of the mountains were exhibited as far away as at the Royal Academy in London.
Perhaps Cole's paintings and writings of the White Mountains started the movement of artists who found their way to the beautiful Conway area. By the 1850s, A. B. Durand, one of the fathers of the American landscape and a Hudson River School (of art) leader, had visited the White Mountains. Durand produced many landscape paintings of North Conway, Campton and Franconia Notch.
Because of the great number of artists who painted in the White Mountains, some have been forgotten over time. A great source of information about the White Mountains artists was Benjamin Champney, who, in the last years of his life published a memoir of his experiences as a member of the White Mountain School.
Champney died at age 90 in 1907. His first trip to the White Mountains was many years earlier, in 1838, at which time he produced many sketches of the scenery. The pull of the majestic mountains was strong, and Champney made a return visit to the Saco River/North Conway area in 1850 with two other artists. They lodged at the home of a local resident and made many friends in the area. It was a good trip, and the artists stayed the entire summer and into the autumn, hiking and sketching among the mountains.
By the following summer, artists were flocking to northern NH. When Champney returned, he found other artists living at the Kearsarge House. The next few years saw the population of artists swell, and by 1855 the hills and fields were dotted with men and women sketching and painting all they saw.
After his marriage in the 1850s, Champney bought a home in the area and made Conway his permanent summer resident. In his writings, Champney stated the area was at one time as famous as any European or New York artist's colony.
Another famous artist, Frank H. Shapleigh of Boston, painted in the White Mountains for about 15 years beginning in the late 1870s. Among his well-known paintings are views of Mount Washington.
Although difficult to imagine, when visiting any area of the White Mountains today, during the 1800s northern NH was still largely untamed. While there were many towns, such as Conway, trails and crude roads linked mountains and towns. The artists who came to the area had to be prepared physically, as well as emotionally, for life in the wild. Hiking was the primary means of getting to the natural scenes everyone wanted to catch on paper and canvas. That meant not only hiking through miles of wilderness, but also camping out in the forests and seeking lodgings at any rural farm along the way that might be willing to make a few dollars in exchange for temporary room and board.
Still, artists continued to come to the mountains, risking life and limb for a chance to set down on canvas their visions of the beauty around them.


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AUSTIN, Texas – After a comprehensive qualification process, Symantec Corp. selected Radiant RFID to implement Virtual Asset Tracker (VAT), a passive-based RFID asset tracking solution, in three of the company's data centers. Radiant was selected based on the RFID company's record of success in data center environments. Like many of Radiant's customers, Symantec required […]Read More


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The first game on Saturday for AFL Finals Week 1 is between Geelong Cats and Fremantle Dockers. The match is to be played at Skilled Stadium with the opening bounce set to commence at 2:20pm local time with home team Geelong Cats currently holding favouritism in the market. View our AFL live scores, odds and results for the game between Geelong Cats and Fremantle Dockers.
WHERE AND WHEN: Skilled Stadium, 2:20pm AEST Saturday, September 7, 2013
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The second game of the weekend is between Geelong and Fremantle, kicking off on Saturday, Simmons Stadium at 2.20pm. Geelong will be expected to win here and progress straight to week three, although Fremantle might have something to say about it. Geelong have been a little sketchy over the last month, with some average goal kicking and lots of missed opportunities. Saying that, however, they have managed to win their last four games and also beat Fremantle by 41 points the last time these two teams met in round 14.
Fremantle will have to contend with Simmons Stadium, however, a big plus for the Cats that should not be underestimated. They will bring back a number of players for this encounter, including names like Hayden Ballantyne, Nick Suban, Stephen Hill, and Nathan Fyfe. Each and every one of them will have to be in top form to trouble the Cats though, who amazingly, have lost just once at Simmons Stadium in their last 44 matches.
Geelong Cats:
B: Taylor, Lonergan, Enright
HB: Rivers, Mackie, Bartel
C: Johnson, Corey, Christensen
HF: Selwood, Podsiadly, Motlop
F: Chapman, Hawkins, Caddy
R: Vardy, Kelly, Duncan
INT: Blicavs, Stokes, T Hunt, Varcoe
EMG: Guthrie, Murdoch, Walker
In: N.Vardy
Out: T.West
Fremantle Dockers:
B: Spurr, Dawson, Duffield
HB: Suban, Silvagni, Mzundu
C: Mundy, Barlow, Hill
HF: De Boar, Mayne, D.Pearce
F: Ballantyne, Pavlich, Walters
FOLL: Sandilands, Fyfe, Crowley
INT: Sutcliffe, Clarke, Sheridan, Neale
EMG: McPharlin, Hannath, Crozier
In: D.Mundy, L.Spurr, Z.Dawson, H.Ballantyne, N.Suban, S.Hill, C.Mayne, M.Walters, Z.Clarke, N.Fyfe
Out: P.Faulks, C.Pearce (achilles), J.Hannath, J.Crichton, J.Mellington, A.Forster (back), H.Crozier, M.Taberner, J.Simpson, C.Moller
Docker Crowley bracing for Cat battering
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says he'd be absolutely shocked if umpires allowed Ryan Crowley to be excessively targeted off the ball during the AFL finals.
Crowley has forged a reputation as the best tagger in the business, with his close-checking tactics often prompting angry outbursts from his victims.
Rival teams have attempted to break Crowley's tag by getting players to bump, niggle and wrestle him off the ball.
Crowley is set to be handed the job on star Geelong midfielder Joel Selwood in Saturday's qualifying final at Simonds Stadium.
Selwood was restricted to just 13 possessions when the teams last met, and was left visibly angry over some of the tight-checking tactics Crowley employed.
Adding to the intrigue is the recent bitter rivalry between Geelong and Fremantle, with Cats coach Chris Scott predicting Saturday's match could turn spiteful.
Crowley and pesky goalsneak Hayden Ballantyne will be the two most hated players in Geelong this weekend.
And should Geelong devise any untoward tactics in a bid to halt Crowley's influence, Lyon hopes the umpires will be on to it.
"He'll get physically targeted on and off the ball," Lyon said.
"I just think he should get the protection afforded to every player on the ground.
"We all just want equality and fairness and I'm sure that's the way the umpires treat it.
"I'd be shocked, absolutely shocked if umpires treated any player on an AFL field any differently, whether they were a full back, full-forward or a strongly-accountable midfielder."
Geelong have won 43 of their past 44 games at Simonds Stadium, and completely outplayed the Dockers when they met there in round 14.
Fremantle were missing key players Michael Barlow, David Mundy, Matthew Pavlich, Aaron Sandilands and Lee Spurr in that game, and are confident of reversing the result this time around.


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Change BC during the run?
Hi, all,
Is it possible for me to use some kind of BC seetings to get an initial flow field after certain iterations, and then change the BC and continue the run untill converged?
For example, I use a guessed temperature level at a wall to get an initial solution, and then change the temperature condition for that wall to constant heat flux condition and hope to get the real solution.
I don't know how fluent saves case information, but I feel if I continue the iterations from previous saved .cas and .dat files, fluent always picks up the previous boundary condition seetings and does not take the newly modified BC.
How can I do this?
Re: Change BC during the run?
If you want to change a BC during calculation, just stop it where you want, open the Boundary Conditions panel and set the new boundary condition. Save the case file and start the calculation again.
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Re: Change BC during the run?
You could use a UDF , and while iterating you have a choice of updating your UDF after every iteration where in you could set the new coundary condition. You could check for the time and also apply it after a time step. Using UDF's allows this to be done. Regards, Ajay
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Hi jx,
You say
"For example, I use a guessed temperature level at a wall to get an initial solution, and then change the temperature condition for that wall to constant heat flux condition and hope to get the real solution".
This seems like a good idea, does it work?
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all these comments are quite interesting!
Ajay, would it be possible to give us the UDF that would set the new boundary conditions with time?
thank you
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So the critical step here is to "save the case file" and then restart the calculations, right? I previously just didn't save the case file after changing BC settings.
I'll try what you said. Thanks, ap!
Re: Change BC during the run?
Dear jx, to clarify, I'll do an example. Let's say I have a pipe: velocity inlet and outflow boudary conditions.
I run my calculation for a while, then I decide to change the outflow BC to a pressure outlet.
I stop the calculation where I need to, I open the Boundary condition panel, and then change the BC and set it's new parameters.
Saving the case file just allows me to have all calculated data before the change, but it doesn't affect the BC change. This way I can go back, if I did something wrong in the change, without starting the calculation from scratch.
However, if I don't save and immediatly start iterations after the change, FLUENT will immediatly use the new BC anyway.
Hi :)
Re: Change BC during the run?
define time ,T as global variable real time, told;
begin_f_loop (face,tf)
if (time != told)
T = new_temperature;
F_PROFILE(face,tf,nv)= T
end_f_loop (face,tf)
UDF is updated every iteration. First time when the UDF runs oldtime=0; time=0.0001 ( deltat=0.0001) since times are different T=new_temperature and is applied to all the faces of the boundary. nxt iteration UDF is updated but now both times are same , new_temperature is not calculated and thus the F_PROFILE applies the "old_temperature(calculated at previous time step )" .Thus temperature can be changed at every time interval.
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Imf World Bank And Africa Essay Research
Imf, World Bank And Africa Essay, Research Paper
An avid viewer of television has seen the commercials portraying shortages of food and mass starvation in Africa. Yet in these times of relative prosperity, little is heard of Africa s debt problem. Although the total debt of all African countries combined is small in comparison to that of the United States, millions of people suffer as a result. However, it is not until these countries have difficulty repaying their loans that the international community begins to take notice. Many African countries are currently in such debt that all new loans are used to repay old loans in a attempt to salvage any credit rating a country might have (George, 13). Because many banks, particularly in the United states, have invested as much as 100 percent of their shareholder s equity in these less developed countries (LDCs), the chances of a country defaulting on a loan sends tremors through the economic world (George, 39). Eventually the countries are recognized as a poor credit risk and can no longer get loans. This is where the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank come into the picture. The structural adjustment programs of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have had greater negative effects than positive on the African countries that have adopted them. This essay will examine the adjustment programs themselves and the political, social and economic effects adjustment programs have had on the countries that have accepted them.
The IMF began as an organization whose purpose was to encourage international trade and discourage protectionism while assisting in the correction of balance payments disequilibria for those countries who required short-term assistance (World Bank, 7). The World Bank s sister organization, the IMF, attempts to promote economic growth in certain countries through loans granted for specific development projects. Membership in the World Bank requires membership in the IMF. Recently the two organizations have been acting in concert and often institute very similar policies.
Members of the IMF are designated a yearly quota according to their economic standing, and are required to put down an initial percentage in gold, the remainder of which is payable in domestic currency. The LDC is allowed to draw on this quota and even surpass it providing that it agrees to certain governments budget deficits, the correction of an overvalued currency, and the encouragement of export production. These policies become increasingly strict as more Special Drawing Rights (as they are called) are requested. These conditions, when implemented, are called structural adjustment programs.
Since these programs seriously infringe upon the sovereignty of the borrowing nation, the IMF is usually turned to as a last report. This occurs when international development banks and private banks, especially fear that a country might default on its loans. As a result, most sources of financing are lost until the debtor country agrees to a structural adjustment program implemented by the IMF. Acceptance of this conditionally suggests to private lenders a willingness to cooperate with the financial community. When this takes place private bank loans and development assistance, of magnitude far larger that the fund s largess, are likely to flow (Will,54). Since the IMF is the last institution a LDC will turn to, the economy of the country involved is usually in extremely poor condition. When the structural adjustment programs of the IMF are more difficult to institute in the borrowing country and as a result causes much of the blame to be directed towards the Fund. Some 30 African countries have adopted formal structural adjustment programs supported by the IMF and World Bank (Harsch, 47). Although many studies have been done on the effectiveness of the program, no one is quite sure of the effect the measures have had (NowZad, 196). There are several reasons for this. First as was mentioned previously, the IMF step of approval acts as a signal for financial institutions to begin lending again. Those countries that instituted strict recovery plans usually did not experience a decline on average of 4.7 percent a year in the African growth rates was the result of IMF policies or the infusion of foreign capital. Furthermore, other external factors outside the countries such as famine, war, and population growth rates, which experienced as increase in 1989, could be the results of good weather which shows just how vulnerable these LDC s are (Harsch, 46). Most critics agree that the IMF policies are economically sound; it is the IMF s narrow line of vision and its negligence in examining the entire situation that draws fire (Hodd, 335).
Theoretically, the IMF is politically and ideologically neutral, its mission being the broadly stated maintenance of international financial stability (Carvounis, 70). However, critics of the IMF claim that it institutes the current economic thought of western Industrial Nations in regards to the political and economic positions of the country in question (Kronsten, 149). To a certain extent this is reflected in the IMF s attempts to promote international trade and the policies aimed at a free market system that ignores any social consequences (Carvounis, 70). Since the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are basically run through the use of funds from the major industrial nations, their interests tend to become obvious not only in policies but, also in the borrowing countries that the institutions deal with. The World Bank admits the facts that the industrial nations, the United states in particular, heavily influence the policies of the bank for several reasons. The industrial nations have invested the most capital in the Bank. Most of the experts have been educated in Western thought and the location of its headquarters in Washington D.C, all have some affect on the decisions and policies it produces (World Bank, 4).
The bias is reflected in the case of Sudan. It appeared the World Bank and the IMF let certain aspects of the structural adjustment program slide while the U.S was on friendly terms with the government in power. The United stated had a serious interest in Sudan because of its strategic position near the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden (Prendergast, 50). For seven years the IMF allowed Sudan to reschedule its payments and twice the United Stated Agency for International Development paid Sudan s debt owed to the Fund (Prendergast, 50). In 1986, after the overthrow of Nimeiri government, the IMF decided that Sudan was no longer eligible for loans because it had the inability to settle its arrears to the Fund (Prendergast, 51). It seems that those countries that receive U.S political approval, in-so-far as the country serves some purpose to the U.S. are eligible for financial support (Korner, 25).
In the early 1980 s, the IMF made some of its largest loans ever to the government of South Africa, without the usual conditions attached (Mittleman, 64). Although the loans are reserved for balance of payments attributable beyond a countries control, it was obviously the apartheid system that limited South Africa s economic growth (Mittleman, 65). It is difficult to determine the extent to which certain governments influence the Fund and the World Bank. However, these governments risk huge sums of money so some involvement is inevitable since domestic interests are at stake. In the case of the United States, hundreds of small banks, inexperienced at foreign lending, rely on the U.S government to represent their interests in the World Bank and the IMF.
Although the IMF and World Bank intend that their policies be purely economic, in effect, experience has shown that the policies have had sweeping social and environmental effects that have gone far beyond what the two institutions ever intended. In the IMF s dealing with South Africa, it has been suggested that the Fund, along with the help of the U.S, contributed to a shift in class composition of state (Mittleman, 65). Basically, the financing the South African government received from the Fund and U.S. government led to a series of events including the Soweto uprising and the eventual placement of the P.W. Botha government representing the Afrikaan elite (Mittleman, 65).
Although perhaps hard to prove, and possibly hard to believe, the IMF s choice to finance South Africa had some effect on the events that took place there. The policies of the IMF are outward looking and therefore cannot satisfy the needs of the local population (George, 77). Instead, the policies are aimed at the promotion of a world system of multilateral trade (Lawrence, 66). As a result, social effects are merely the consequences of increased international trade.
There are several elements of the structural adjustment programs that are more damaging than others. One of these policies is the constant push for the export of primary products. Its effects are so counter-productive it would seem impossible for the organizations not to the same exports. In today s rapidly changing world this makes anything beyond the short term planning impossible. For example, Zambia is 95 percent reliant on the export of copper (George, 88).
The early 1970 s saw over ambitious development projects and an unproductive state apparatus as the main reasons behind the disaster that would occur when the copper price would drop drastically in 1974/75. Following the drop in world copper output under direction of the IMF although it would help the economy very little. As a result Zambia fell behind in its loan payments. Since 1985, the IMF has refused to reschedule Zambia s debt payments and has suspended credit even though Zambia attempted to conform to the conditionality as best it could (George, 88).
Another common aspect of the structural adjustment programs of the World Bank and the IMF is the devaluation of the domestic currency of the country in question. There are several reasons why the IMF believes this is good policy: exports became cheaper, the demand for imports becomes less and it discourages black markets (Prendergast, 46). The current IMF policy of devaluation raises the prices of all imported goods not just luxury items. In Tanzania, as in several other extremely poor African nations, a lack of necessary imports, such as salt, led to an increase in the black market. This resulted in a further loss of revenue to the country (George, 91). For the past decade the prices of Africa s export commodities have dropped. This factor combined with the strict devaluation policy enforced by the IMF and the World Bank means that many countries earn practically nothing on their exports (Lawrence, 1100). Although most economists agree that devaluation, to some extent would be necessary in most LDC s because of the grossly over valued currency , some selectivity is necessary depending on the products a country can produce (Korner, 178).
Reducing the budget deficit of the borrowing country is another policy of IMF and World Bank programs. Most Third World countries have huge budget deficits as a result of cleptocracy, huge industrial projects and militarization. Cleptocracy is probably the most common factor among third would countries. Often (times) corrupt regimes will initiate huge industrial projects that require an influx of foreign assistance. Usually a large portion of the foreign aid returns to the banks from whence it came, by corrupt officials, only to be loaned back to the country at a later date (Korner, 37).
Third World countries are drawn towards industrialization as if the most modern power station can account for geography and an uneducated and hungry population. The World Bank supported a mechanized agricultural scheme in Sudan in the early 1980 s. Because of land mismanagement the results have been poverty for displaced farmers, ruined land, profits for the elite but not much food for the poor (Prendergas, 45).
When the IMF requests budget cuts it does not specify where the cutbacks should come from, for the ironic reason that it would infringe upon the country s sovereignty. As a result social spending, food subsidies and unnecessary government employees are usually the first to go while the defense budget remains untouched. Thus, it is usually the lower class that is economically the hardest hit (George, 86). It is this consequence of IMF and World Bank policy that draws so many critics to condemn structural adjustment program.
Since 1980, African income, employment, nutrition, and health and education levels have all declined with a fall in average living standards adjustment programs are not working. Experts agree that there is economic sense in the policies that the IMF and World Bank impose on borrowing countries yet the standard of living still drops. Recently people have begun to understand that the answer to the debt problems is not purely economic. No policy can correct a corrupt regime to compensate for geography or environment. However, knowing these problems exist in particular cases will enable the respective organizations to allow for some degree of compensation in policy formulation. Although it is probable that there is some bias in the policy decisions made by the IMF and World Bank, as in most decisions, this is unavoidable of the organizations movements. In the past the IMF and World Bank have neglected to consider the social impact of their policies. One can only hope that with the end of the ME decade a social awareness, that seems to be growing, will work its way in to the Western thought that has dominated economics for the last twenty years.
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It has been four years since Low's last album, Drums and Guns; and now after a brief hiatus on the scene, they're back again with, C'mon, due out April 12th. Falling under the "slowcore" subgenre, Low have perfected the art of minimalism. For this album, the band returned to their Minnesota roots and recorded the upcoming album in a former catholic church in Duluth, then mixed it in an apartment in Hollywood, CA – two contrasting worlds that are sure to contribute to the dazzling outcome.
Although they only have one date set in stone, more are sure to follow over the next few months in support of C'mon… we'll keep you updated.
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After trying many method products over the past 6-8 months and writing my method product review last week, I found I still had some unanswered questions about this innovative company and its products. Why do they still use petroleum-based ingredients? What's up with the artificial fragrances? Why aren't they signing the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and partnering with EWG? Why don't their sweeper dusters break down in the compost bin?
So I got in touch with Drummond Lawson, environmental chemist and member of the "greens-keeping" team at method and started prepping questions about some of the concerns I raised in my product review.
I chatted with Drummond last week, set to probe through marketing shtick to get the answers I wanted. But for the most part, marketing fluff was refreshingly absent from the conversation. Instead, Drummond paints a rather inspiring picture of what a company can do not only to design a cool product, but to really agitate for change in a marketplace that has been about convenience at the expense of the environment for far too long. We also touched on method's vision to put a greener soap on every sink in America, on what Clorox's green line means to a company like method, on its work to develop better environmental standards, and on the secret to composting those danged sweeper dusters.
Drummond: It's cool to see consumer awareness about products. It's a gap in conventional media, so in terms of soapboxes, this [blogging] is a cool avenue.
ChezArtz: Thanks, Drummond. So tell me, what is a Green Giant?
Drummond: I work in the greens-keeping department which would translate at another company to Sustainability, so I'm essentially the sustainability manager. I was originally thinking the Green Giant was a super hero not a vegetable trade salesman. Adam Lowry [method's co-founder & Drummond's boss] is about six inches taller than me so it's not a good fit in terms of names for me.
The greens-keepers end up working with the formulation chemists who select the ingredients and determine concentrations for method's products. My interaction with them is to make sure these ingredients are green, that the materials are safe for use in the environment and on people in any concentration. Instead of having to build products with potentially hazardous materials, if you start with nonhazardous materials you preempt the problems. I work with the packaging engineers too to make sure the human health & environmental factors are considered in each decision. Its cool to work with a company that is doing it in advance.
ChezArtz: I read that you spent six months in Germany doing environmental assessments of all of method's ingredients for the Environmental Protection and Encouragement Agency (EPEA). What was that like?
Drummond: Yeah. Have you read Cradle to Cradle? [Editor's Note: This book spawned Cradle to Cradle Certification, and the company behind the certification works in partnership with the EPEA] Cradle to Cradle is the most interesting book in the world. It's super-relevant, it's mantra is "How can you redesign the process of making all the things in the world in terms of making them environmentally positive?" The previous paradigm was buy less, do less, essentially sacrifice. Cradle to Cradle says go back and make really cool products like Frisbees and office chairs and toothbrushes. Instead of sacrificing them, redesign them so that they're environmentally sound. For method it's a vision to build the products by incorporating environmental factors from the beginning.
The key factor was that in the past, the materials were not really well understood. You knew what the best material was for arm rests for office chairs, but EPEA's bread & butter was going out and assessing the materials to find out which one was best for the environment. How can we move to materials that you are comfortable with from the start. It's a fundamentally different approach than even companies that are in the green product market are taking. It's not as easy a message to sell because you're not relying on a single term that everyone knows (green, natural, organic) to sell your product. But there is an appetite for people going out and learning more. People want to know: What is the bottom line on these materials?
ChezArtz: method has worked hard to get its products recognized by the EPA's DfE program. As you move into more beauty & personal care products, do you have plans to seek a similar partnership with Environmental Work Group> or the Compact for Safe Cosmetics?
Drummond: Yeah, we looked at the Compact. When I was at EPEA we worked on another brand that signed it. The Compact is going one quarter as far as they should. They're making a baby step and using their corporate clout to make this visible without doing enough. We haven't signed up for it because we're not going to endure a very weak standard held up by people who are not doing enough. What we're going to try to do is focus on organizations that reflect stronger standards for gentle, environmentally-benign bath & beauty products. We're doing Cradle to Cradle certification on the full line of personal care products. That reflects the ingredients, where they're coming from, what the packaging is like, the full package.
The DfE has the same philosophy as us with regards to using benign ingredients to start with. The EPEA is more rigorous. Every product we're making does pass the standard. We're interested to see how other standards come up or whether they're maybe not as direct as we want them to be.
ChezArtz: But the Compact and the EWG are two of the only sources of publicly-available knowledge. What are you doing to reach out to consumers?
Drummond: Making these standards more visible is key. Traditionally the Dfe doesn't work with consumer products, they're more like institutional cleaning products. It's important to have standards for industrial products, but it doesn't help consumers pick something up off the shelf. So part of our efforts are around making these standards more visible to the public. We're part of the community that's hoping to make that a standard and make the Cradle to Cradle protocol more visible. We're a very visible brand so we can draw attention to it. Giving consumers the appetite to learn more will help.
The EWG we've looked at it for a while and one of our green chefs has worked with them in the past. It's very good for more cosmetic-focused brands. They do such a wide scope of work that they have to make generalizations that don't really hold. Instead of looking at what specific fragrances or what specific colors are in a product, it paints them all with one brush. That doesn't allow for more intelligent environmental design. The ethos for environmental quality here is let's make the products accessible, let's lower the price instead of making something super obscure. Between 2-10% of people make product decisions based mainly on how green something is, but we're making something fun and beautiful so the other 90% can have a green soap on their sink.
ChezArtz: My pal over at A Mama's Blog wanted to ask you the following question: After looking up the ingredients on Skin Deep, your hand soaps have potentially hazardous ingredients in them. Why are there potentially hazardous ingredients in your liquid soaps? How do you justify to consumers who are paying more for your soap assuming they are making a more natural option, only to find out method has more potentially hazardous ingredients then some conventional brands?
Drummond: So the key piece in this is the term "potentially hazardous." There have been some dubious colorants and fragrances approved by the FDA in the past. These should not be approved in the first place, so that makes for a big workload initially to make sure the ones that are out there are safe. We use 13 colors out of the 50 that have been approved. So method & the EPEA have gone through those 50 and researched 9 FD&C and 5 chromophore colorants for aquatic toxicity, skin irritation potential, was there any accumulation in the body, would they stain surfaces, how durable were they? DfE and Cradle to Cradle approve the ones method uses. To make them super super colorful with small concentrations of colorant, you need to use these ingredients. So you're using petroleum products, but they're at .001% concentration.
Colorants we're willing to cede ground on because we can get a huge effect with minimal input and the other 99.9% of the ingredients are coconut-derived. So all those 50 colors are lumped together as "potentially hazardous" in Skin Deep's database. Same thing for fragrances. They have a huge potential for skin irritations because they're volatile, they come from many different sources. The big focus on our fragrance is non-toxic, biodegradable, and not allergenic in sensitive or non sensitive people. Neat smelling products that open doors in the group of people that aren't looking for a stripped down simple product. They're a blend of a certain portion of essential oils. Our pink grapefruit is mainly citrus oil, for example. The synthetic products act as carriers and allow you to use less of the citrus oil, but make it so that you can smell them more easily, so you end up with this blend of natural and synthetic fragrance. We put a lot of work into getting healthy fragrances, but it's put [by EWG] in the bucket with harmful synthetic fragrances.
One of the most contentious soap ingredients are sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). It's the simplest soap ingredients made from coconut. It's used in everything including some detergents that are irritants. It's not surprising that it's ended up as a stigmatized ingredient. Used in high concentration and non-buffered, it is an irritant. But you can use it in smaller concentrations so it's not irritating, but it's still in the ingredient list and therefore shows up on EWG. Instead of relying on the key indicators for healthy ingredients, we're making some hard decisions. SLS we've talked about a lot even though we're very comfortable with it, should we pull it because of the public perception? So far it makes more sense to use it than to swap it out to get the PR points.
ChezArtz: As large, well-established companies like Clorox launch green product lines to meet the increasing demand for safe products, what will method do to keep growing and beat out the competition?
Drummond: We're pretty excited to see that. It's a very good sign because major companies are moving to green lines. The ideal green design is not to buy because it's greener than the next one. We're never going to sacrifice any points on green, but what we'd like to see is that every pair of shoes is designed with rubber that won't irritate you, that every car will be built without that toxic new car smell. That [green] would just be a commodity, everything in the world is built like that. Once you get the playing field leveled out in that way, you find a new way to do green packaging or something else to make the product even better. We have a very recognizable brand, so instead of people buying us because we have a more biodegradable surfactant than the next green product, we want people to buy it because it's a reflection of my house and the aesthetic and green principles of my home. That's how you make a good product–not just being green to differentiate us.
Clorox hopefully can reevaluate all their products and see if they can produce those traditional products more green. That would be a good place to be.
ChezArtz: Many of my readers use cloth diapers (and I do too!), and optical brighteners are no-nos with cloth diapers. Now, I have to admit that I've been using your laundry detergent on my diapers anyway, but what's up with the optical brighteners?
Drummond: Our new laundry detergents contain no optical brighteners. They'll be in stores sometimes in the fall. That was one that we were conflicted about because we found a good one that was biodegradable, but it's a funny concept–optical brighteners–it doesn't clean any better but makes the clothes look more white. Funny way to get white laundry.
ChezArtz: And my last question is kind of tongue-in-cheek. Have you ever tried to compost the sweeper dusters for the o-mop? That was my very first method purchase and those sheets are still hanging out in my compost bins 9 months later!
Drummond: We don't have residential composting in San Francisco because of space constraints. But I do know that they require a temperature over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the presence of water. Hydrolysis to break one of the chemical bonds in the sheets can't happen below 40 degrees Celsius. Unless you're turning it really frequently and making sure there's water present, it's not going to break down. At least it's totally benign in the environment. That's a really new material. They don't generate as much static as we'd like them to and they don't compost–it's not quite the performance we'd like to see. We've brought this up to the manufacturer and they're aware. The problem is not that many cities have municipal composting so that stuff like that can truly break down.
You can read more about Drummond over at Method Lust.


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Well, that little story is complete, if you can call it a story. Be sure to check out last week's for context. I've got a couple more in the back of my head (or in a Google Doc), but I'm not going to jump into another immediately.
Interestingly enough, I just killed a longer story that I never finished about the characters in human form. You can thank Equestria Girls for making me abandon that (apply sarcasm or seriousness as desired). If people want it bad enough, I might release the few scripts I have. It was a weird one. It involved t-shirts and Deviant Art... I don't know. Maybe it's for the best that it perishes.
Speaking of Equestria Girls (something one reader directly asked me to do), I'm biting my tongue on the topic. Hard. I can't tell you the tidal wave of bile I want to unleash, but I won't, because for every argument I've made in my head over the past few days, a little voice reminds me that I haven't seen it yet, and I can't argue with that. It might surprise me. It might look better in motion or undergo a redesign between now and release. It might not be the complete pre-tween schoolyard crap-fest I have every fear of it being. So I won't hate on it. Yet.
HOWEVER, I have no problem hating on the current character designs, because BO-O-OY, are they awful. The proportions are bizarre, their eyes do NOT work with those faces, and they have all the design restraint of a post-7 Final Fantasy character. They're a disturbing chimera of colors and marks and hair. I mean, they still have pony ears! Why do they have pony ears! WHY DO THEY HAVE CUTIE MARKS ON THEIR FACES?!?
I don't know how far back the current generation planning of MLP design goes (I haven't researched it well enough, so you're welcome to correct me where I'm wrong), but for the sake of argument, I'm going to assume Lauren Faust came up with the original design style. There's elegance to its simplicity; there's no pretense of these creatures needing to draw heavy inspiration from real horses, something that made previous generations infamously creepy by comparison. The current ponies are as close to horses as Hello Kitty is to a cat.
Further, I'm going to assume that Faust's hand in design led to the cartoon characters looking like, just that, cartoon characters. I don't look at them and immediately think that this is a three-dimensional toy I can buy, but sure enough, I own nearly 30 of the little brushable ones, and somewhere around 150 miniatures. Even the initial leaked art for the series, while not appealing at first glance, has a charm that I like seeing as a single-episode alternate-reality throw-over in the vein of Fiona and Cake. The current art for Equestria Girls doesn't look like it should be a cartoon. It looks like it's ready to go into direct production as a mediocre girl's "attitude" doll. If you were to tell me that they're reusing the Monster High molds to make these, or that of their Bratz foremothers, I wouldn't think it that big a stretch.
Again, all this could change between now and then, and I pray it does. The more Hasbro treats this franchise with a clinically business perspective, the more they're going to drive away paying customers who at one point loved the whimsy and magic of MLP. They can't abandon the target demographic, but WeLoveFine licensing, ICW comic licensing, Comic Con vendor sell-outs, Hot Topic as a legitimate vendor; those didn't happen because of 6-year-olds.
Oy, that took longer than I had hoped. Let's blast through a few other things before we part ways for another week!
I asked for pony music, and you did not disappoint! I appreciate everyone's recommendations, and I'm still sifting through it all! Two fantastic standouts were "The Ballad of Applejack's Last Roundup" and "My Sister and Me," both suggested by K S. They were lighthearted ditties that captured the spirit I was hoping for. While not everything clicked with me and my personal tastes, you guys have certainly helped boost my interest in seeing what's out there. I'm going to have to pay closer attention to EQD's music posts, but if you've got anything else you think I should know about, be sure to let me know!
Flim and Flam in the next miniatures set? This may be the second time I've bought a whole box!
The first ICW spin-off comic was... okay. And even with that wording, I feel like I'm being polite. The plot was a bit too cliché, and at no point did ANY character stop looking incredibly awkward. The main series grew on me after I began to understand what it wanted to be, but this series, I'm not yet convinced it knows what it wants to be.
Finally, according to our artist Jet, Princess Big Mac is a thing. Then he told site director Nuckles. Then Nuckles told me I had to make a comic about it, so I did this. Enjoy... I guess.
Please be a kind commenter! Horse Power Comics is all-ages safe.


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- Saturday 21st May 2011, 2:12pm
- Bolton, England
- 8,538 posts
Hey no biggy Pete
Hey no biggy Pete
Quote: lofthouse @ May 21 2011, 2:12 PM BST
Hey no biggy Pete
Very sorry to hear that, LH (maybe you're just being hard on yourself)
Seriously, have a great weekend mate - speak soon.
First Linda, now my manhood.
You can go off people you know!
Quote: lofthouse @ May 21 2011, 2:25 PM BST
First Linda, now my manhood.
You can go off people you know!
You, Sir, have a very filthy mind.....you'll go a long way!
Well it's not got me anywhere so far
Quote: lofthouse @ May 21 2011, 2:35 PM BST
Well it's not got me anywhere so far
There's always time, fella. You've made me chuckle quite a lot as I've rooted around these boards (not in a creepy way, obviously).
By the way, isn't 'manhood' a genius comedy word? If I weren't so lazy, I'd start a thread to see what other words people think are pure comedy gold....in the right hands (or mouth), of course.
That's the beauty of the English language mate.
Our gift to the world!
Quote: Griff @ May 8 2011, 11:13 AM BST
I don't like Marcus Brigstocke's stand-up because it tends to be very preachy and sanctimonious
Ditto. Same for him as a 'personality'.
I care not for Billy Connolly or Stewart Lee. Coogan is talented, but way over-rated to his own detriment.
Rufus Hound I really didn't like when I first saw him, but I do like him now. Pity about the facial hair, but you can't have everything...
I cannot for the life of me work out why people find Russell Howard funny, let alone go to watch him. Shouting loud sexual references while running around like he's had ten packs of Fruit Pastilles isn't comedy in my book. Good News is bearable, but that has about a thousand writers.
I really cannot stand that Greg Davies fella, never made me laugh. Also, Rhod Gilbert is nowhere near as funny as he seems to think he is.
Quote: Millsy @ May 27 2011, 12:28 PM BST
Also, Rhod Gilbert is nowhere near as funny as he seems to think he is.
Not quite the same, but dreadfully unfunny journos and politicians who think they are hilarious. In particular the "funny" reporter on Newsnight who does joke stories every so often, Andrew Neil chuckling away at his own awful jokes on This Week, and almost any politician on Have I Got News For You (with the likes of Boris Johnson and Charles Kennedy being honourable exceptions).
I won't hear anything against Andrew Neil or This Week!
Russell Kane.
Russell Krap more like.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ May 27 2011, 1:14 PM BST
We will agree on something one day Matthew. And there will be much rejoicing in the Millsy household.


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Considering a career of freelance writer? There are more graduates than ever entering an increasingly diminished job market. With opportunities in the arts and media as scarce as they've ever been, graduates are having to be more creative in the ways they earn money and gain experience in their chosen field. Although for many, freelancing is synonymous with living in your pyjamas and rejoicing you're not stuck in a 9-5 job, this wears off pretty swiftly, usually around rent day. However, for those with a flair for the written word, freelance writing can be worthwhile.
Everyone's path to getting freelance work is different, but as long as it leads to money in the bank, they're all just as viable. When starting out, many people turn to websites such as Freelancer, Elance or oDesk where you can bid for work. These can be great for building experience and a portfolio while getting paid for it. Just make sure the employers are verified to avoid getting into a situation where you've spent hours on work for them to conveniently disappear.
When looking to get work for magazines and newspapers, keep pitches short, sweet and interesting. Even if you're sending your fifth in a row of rejected pitches, be polite and professional. If your writing and ideas are interesting and relevant, then you will eventually get a response.
Whichever way you get into freelancing, the absolute key to success is persistence. Chances are you'll get knocked back a fair bit but keeping going is the only way to ensure that you get noticed. Once you've managed to get your foot in the door with a good idea, things should get a little bit easier and more work should start coming your way. Building contacts and maintaining a good relationship is important in any profession but when you're responsible for finding your own work everyday this is even more essential.
The pros
The positives of freelancing as a graduate are numerous. It's incredibly satisfying to be working for yourself and having the responsibility of determining your own workload. Making a living doing what you love is hugely rewarding, and of course it's extremely flexible work. New graduates are generally used to working unusual hours thanks to energy drinks and 24/7 library opening hours. So, if you're most comfortable working late at night or at the weekend, then freelancing may be the way to go. Depending on how much work you manage to get, which can vary wildly, especially when you're just starting out, it also leaves open the possibility of working part-time in something which might pay you a steadier wage.
The cons
It is not steady and it is not always a money maker. Graduate writers are notorious for always working for free, and it's because there are so many people willing to do it that companies simply choose not to pay. This is often wrapped up as a "great opportunity" but it's important to be wise about what's an opportunity to get some great experience, and what's an opportunity for them to get some work done for free. Websites and magazines which don't make a profit but have a wide audience are usually worthwhile writing for, as you're likely to get bigger exposure for your piece than on your own blog or online platform. However, any commercial publication worth its salt should be paying professional writers, just like they pay their designers, printers and publishers.
Freelancing is probably not for people who lack self-motivation. If you don't go looking for work, spending your days shooting off emails and writing pitches, then it is very unlikely the work will come to you. For most people, freelancing does not provide regular work at the beginning. So if you find it stressful not having a steady income then it's worth looking at other options, or indeed getting a second paid job for some initial security.
Graduates should not be afraid of freelancing, in the field of writing it's a fantastic option. It may take a while to break into but this world isn't as closed as you might initially think. The key is to write constantly, pitch all your ideas clearly and concisely to the appropriate publications and don't give up when you get knocked back. Rejection will become like water off a duck's back, which is pretty handy in all areas of your life, and when your work does get the green light, it will all be worth it.
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Jerry's Kitchen
Creative twists on classic American food for every appetite. Each day we'll be serving breakfast and lunch with options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free folks
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Creative twists on classic American food for every appetite. Each day we'll be serving breakfast and lunch with options for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free folks
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TeresaDate Of Review: Jan 05, 2018
Awesome!! These guys catered my outdoor wedding in zero degree weather and the food was amazing and kept everyone smiling! The food truck Is beautiful and was just what I wanted!
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The Food was awesome, everyone loved the food. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars which was probably my fault, due to miscommunication and last minute on my end, the food came out of the food truck as oppose to being set up on the buffet tables with warmers, but it was no big deal, food was still hot and delicious. I would definitely use them again, see you in two yes for graduation party!!!
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Jerry's Kitchen provided great customer service and the food was very good. Everything was well organized and all three shifts were served on-time. We truly received exceptional service from Jerry's Kitchen. Thank you! Lilly Torres, HRG Accupac - Lakewood
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Food and staff were outstanding
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Excellent cheesesteaks and extremely professional!
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I was in an absolute pinch for catering an event and came across Jerry's Kitchen online. They responded right away and came to the rescue! Everyone attending our event LOVED the food and they were so so so wonderful to work with! I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you all at Jerry's, you have no idea how much we appreciate you!
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The team arrived on time, made no mess, and served incredible food. Will be using Jerry's Kitchen again for company and personal events.
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All our guests loved Jerry's Kitchen. They provided excellent service and were very courteous to our guests. We would recommend Jerry's Kitchen!
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Service and food was great and beautifully arranged. Feedback: Make sure to specify that vegetarian items need to be separated from meat items as some may be unable to eat food that has been in direct contact with meat.
RobDate Of Review: Nov 13, 2017
Hi Scott, The food was delicious, the amount of food was more than enough. The guys were on time, courteous, professional. Everything ran smoothly, which is what we needed. Thanks again!!
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For the 200 or so people who are cryogenically frozen, the possibilities of healing and resuscitation are still just hopes for the distant future. But for people who hope to freeze a part of themselves for use in this lifetime – the future is now.
As the potential benefits of stem cell therapy continue to garner interest for use in everything from tissue and cartilage regeneration to cosmetic procedures such as stem cell facelifts, Brazilian butt lifts and natural breast augmentation, the first U.S. company to offer cell and tissue storage specifically for cosmetic procedures recently began operations in Dallas, Texas.
Biolife Cell Bank works with doctors from around the country by providing them with a kit that allows them to ship and store a patient's fat that is normally disposed as medical waste after liposuction. The company handles the processing and filtering of the fat and will keep it suspended at -186 degrees in the vapor form of liquid nitrogen, similar to how sperm and embryos are stored. The fat cells have a 90-92% survival rate and remain potent indefinitely.
While we know that stem cells are found abundantly in human fat, it remains unclear if stem cells can actually be activated with devices, lasers or chemicals, and therefore elevate a transfer procedure from simple fat grafting to a true stem cell facelift. But in any case, fat grafting has been proven for years to be an effective technique for replacing lost volume and for improving the color, tone and texture of aging skin. Plus, the results typically last 5-10 years instead of the 12-18 months promised by synthetic dermal fillers.
Two of the biggest benefits of freezing fat for future injections are:
1. Having access to younger cells even as a patient continues to age.
2. Undergoing just one moderately invasive liposuction procedure to harvest fat and then being able to retrieve and use it on as as-needed basis for smaller, minimally-invasive office procedures, eliminating the need for repeated recovery time and ultimately reducing costs.
The process begins when Biolife Cell Bank is notified several days before your procedure, and it begins preparing to receive and store your fat. A kit is shipped to your doctor, and immediately after your liposuction procedure, the fat is put into carefully labeled containers and shipped to Biolife Cell Bank via FedEx within 12 hours. The cell acquisition kit keeps cells alive for about 48 hours after removal. Once it arrives at the facility, it is monitored with a bar code tracking system to ensure the cells are kept safe, secure and available for use only by you. Printed records are sent to both you and your doctor.
When you are ready to retrieve your banked cells, your doctor will notify Biolife Cell Bank of the procedure date, necessary volume, etc. They are processed and shipped back to your doctor, ready to use for your procedure.
Possible uses for fat cell preservation are:
- Facial rejuvenation
- Breast augmentation
- Asymmetric breast treatment
- Breast reconstruction
- Asymmetric liposuction treatment
- Wound care
* Tissue and cartilage regeneration
The cost of fat cell banking is usually added to the cost of the liposuction procedure and begins at about $1,700 for processing and the first year of storage.
Other countries are leading the way in research and application development for stem cells, while the FDA is taking its usual cautious and slow approach. However, it seems clear that the future of stem cells and the role they will play in regenerative medicine has only just begun. By freezing and banking what was once disposable fat, you can now buy a ticket to the future.
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"Kenny & Christy" (08/19/14) – Kenny (410 pounds), a former Marine, and Christy (380 pounds), a caretaker for her ailing mother, both hope to improve their lives by losing up to half of their body weight, but only one of them will make it to the final weigh-in. The other will become the first participant ever to be kicked off the show for bad behavior, on the hit series "Extreme Weight Loss," airing TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.
Kenny is a 35-year-old married father of three from Oklahoma City, OK. Formerly very fit and active, after quitting the Marines, he became depressed and quickly gained more than 150 pounds. Kenny's depression and weight problems became a real concern for him and his family. After severe tornadoes ripped through his hometown of Moore, OK in 2013 – destroying his children's school and his childhood home — Kenny realized how short life really is and how quickly it can all be taken away. Vowing to turn his life around once and for all, Kenny wrote a letter to trainer and transformation specialist Chris Powell asking for help.
36 year-old Christy has been overweight her entire life. Growing up in Las Vegas, she experienced severe, painful bullying in school and also lacked the encouragement and support of her family to lose weight and get healthy. In elementary school, a distraught Christy attempted suicide by riding her bike into oncoming traffic and was hit by a pickup truck. Now, a caretaker to her ailing mother, Christy doesn't have a job or a boyfriend, and rarely leaves her house at all. Hoping to re-take control of her life, she wrote a letter to Chris asking for help.
Coached by Chris, Kenny & Christy will undergo transformations filled with brutal challenges and triumphant victories. Chris will butt heads with both of them throughout the year – Kenny has an explosive temper that holds him back from reaching his full potential, while Christy struggles to stop being her own worst enemy – and ultimately, only one of them will make it to the final weigh-in.
New in Season 4, in addition to working with Chris and Heidi Powell, each participant spends the first 90 days of his or her weight loss journey at the renowned University of Colorado's Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) in Aurora, CO.
Chris and Heidi, along with AHWC's medical director Holly Wyatt, MD, associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado, guide participants on their journeys to safely lose up to half their body weight, ultimately revealing an amazing metamorphosis. The Anschutz Health and Wellness Center offers some of the country's most advanced research and science-based expertise, focusing on a comprehensive weight loss and weight loss management approach, including fitness, nutrition and wellness services.
"Extreme Weight Loss" is produced by Eyeworks USA. JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson, Matt Assmus and Brant Pinvidic are the executive producers.


text: The late Navajo elder Leon Secatero once told me that he saw the Wind Walkers take corn pollen in their mouths to bless their words before they spoke to him. "The elders talked about positive things, focusing on the positive to make things happen, to bring in good energy so that life will continue. They […] Read more »


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Throughout Southern California we have earned repeat business from hundreds of satisfied customers, and enjoy frequent referrals. Our technicians, led by owner Marty Adame, are trained in the latest HVAC technologies, and certified as EPA-Certified Universal technicians. We are bonded, licensed and insured.
Energy efficiency is not just a motto at Air Clime. We are committed to following best environmental practices at every work site. It is good business and the right thing to do.
When running at peak efficiency, with good filtration, your HVAC system saves money and electricity, and promotes indoor air health. Properly maintained systems normally last longer, and help you avoid untimely replacement or costly service calls. Our preventative maintenance programs are designed to provide affordable support at regular intervals, and identify any emerging issues before they escalate into major repairs.
We are happy to evaluate, troubleshoot, maintain, tune up, repair, replace, or install your heating and cooling system of any size. You will always receive a detailed, honest report of work recommended or work done. Knowing that a good indoor air climate is not a luxury, but vital for everyone's comfort and health, we offer a range of cost-effective pricing options, including discounted service calls and preferred scheduling with Air Clime's preventive maintenance programs.
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It's hard not to get into beer living in San Diego. It seems like a new brewery opens up weekly. And far be it from me to not check out every single place to make sure their brew is top-notch. It's not uncommon to be out and about with K on a beautiful San Diego Saturday and decide, "Shit. We better check out that new brewery in Mira Mesa before it gets packed out." So what was a hectic day fighting crowds off at Fashion Valley because, "We needed something and only the mall has it UGH!" becomes an awesome day of trying new beers and a whole lot of smiles. There are two truths when it comes to breweries and craft beer hangouts in San Diego:
- It's impossible to be unhappy while drinking good, local beer at the place it's brewed.
- Only assholes get drunk on good, local beer at the place it's brewed.
That said, aside from the beer itself, I have come to really love the logos of all these awesome breweries in San Diego. Here are a few of my fave.
If you find yourself out in SD anytime soon, hit me up, and we'll get some beers. It'll be fun. Unless you overdo it and make a scene. Then we're not good.


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Now, after a long cold Spring, we have a heatwave! The stars of New Lanark Roof Garden this month are surely the geraniums. These sturdy plants can cope with most conditions and they bring a mass of gentle pink to the summer garden. And there is a lot more to look forward to! The shrubs and other plants will soon be in bloom and we hope butterflies will visit, perhaps even the Painted Lady species from Africa that has already been spotted in the south of England.
"They will be surrounded by gardens, have abundance of space in all directions to keep the air healthy and pleasant: they will have walks and plantations before them, and well cultivated grounds, kept in good order, as far as the eye can reach".
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Premier Oil Abandons Chim Sao Appraisal
The Chim Sao North West appraisal well, CS-3X, in Vietnam Block 12W has reached a total depth of 13,894 feet (4,235 meters). The well has been plugged and abandoned after encountering oil shows in the Middle Dua sands.
The appraisal well was drilled to determine whether the Chim Sao North West discovery extended into a separate fault segment to the north. The well targeted the Upper and Middle Dua sands. While 442 feet (135 meters) of sandstone reservoir were penetrated in the Upper Dua interval there was no indication of hydrocarbons. In the Middle Dua interval 541 feet (165 meters) of sands were drilled, but only oil shows were encountered.
The CS-N17XP well, which was completed immediately prior to the appraisal well, was drilled to produce from the North West extension to the Chim Sao Field. That well was brought on-stream earlier this month with initial extended production test rates averaging 4,000 barrels of oil per day from four Upper Dua reservoirs.
"The information gained from the appraisal well will now be integrated with Premier's existing knowledge to better understand the potential in the other untested areas adjacent to the Chim Sao discovery. Meanwhile, the initial production rates from the Chim Sao North West accumulation are extremely encouraging," Chief Executive Officer Simon Lockett commented.
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April 21, 2017—If you want to keep blood pressure down, keep an eye on how much salt and sodium you eat. We hear that a lot, and it's heart-smart advice. But pumping up the potassium on your plate may be just as important.
Researchers looked at past studies to draw this conclusion. They found that people who ate a lot of potassium-rich foods tended to have lower blood pressure, regardless of how much sodium they ate.
Potassium is a must-have mineral. It plays a role in processes like muscle function and controlling the heart's electrical activity. It also helps blunt sodium's blood pressure-boosting effects through a careful balancing act: The body gets rid of more sodium when we eat more potassium. But there's also some evidence that potassium provides a direct benefit, according to the review. Potassium also could be a marker for a healthy diet overall.
Check out the findings in the American Journal of Physiology—Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Where's the potassium?
Avoiding or controlling high blood pressure is important because the condition is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. And as research suggests, potassium might help. Adults generally need at least 4.7 grams of potassium a day. But most of us aren't eating enough.
You can get more potassium in your diet with a little bit of effort. According to the American Heart Association and other experts, good sources include:
- Fruits such as bananas, cantaloupe, prunes, raisins, oranges and apricots.
- Vegetables, including lima beans, broccoli, avocado, spinach, peas, tomatoes, mushrooms; winter squash; sweet potatoes; and potatoes (especially with skins).
- Meats such as chicken and fish (including halibut, tuna and salmon).
- Fat-free yogurt and milk.
- Nuts.
But take note: Too much potassium can be dangerous for older adults and those with chronic kidney disease. So check with your doctor if you have questions about your potassium intake.
Don't forget to limit sodium!
Even while eating more potassium, you still want to make sure you're cutting back on sodium. Sodium is found in a lot of processed and packaged foods. Compare food labels to find the foods with the least sodium.


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The following is from our contributor, William Perry
"Dear Editor: Letter: Long Distant [Political] Relationships
Keeping a relationship alive across the miles is no easy task. Maintaining a healthy relationship when their just not into you is almost impossible.
A few years ago, I accused my gal Carole of cheating on me. She admitted there was another guy, full of life, nice hair, very frisky. He was Dutch! I admit we had only known one position – her in front. When the Dutch guy came along she talked about her being on top. Where did that come from?!?
Then along came Adrian. He was exotic, but familiar; well connected, yet independent; serious, but flexible. And although he had been with Glen, It was love at first sight.
Less than a year later I feel somethings wrong. His attentions have turned toward another – a BEATCH named 'Ambition'. He also seems to be in a constant state of balagan [agitation], and I know that infighting is thinly cloaked with promises.
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I am starting to think it's me.
Now I'm considering another long-distance relationship, which may be strained by cultural gaps.
Christy, a rose among thorns, is traveled, compromising, accepting of my need of a middle position. It is her second go-round in a relationship, but I don't care.
Some, however, worry that Christy's obligations shackled to her work will end up depriving me of effective guidance, and her very own aura of something big and beautiful, tolerant and pristine may not manifest.
I'm getting older, and with few domestic candidates left, the tall order compels me to choose between, familiarity with Christy's openness to work it out, or Adrian who I don't, in honesty, really feel connected to.
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Standard & Poor's Tugs on Superman's Cape
Last December, my friend, beowulf, had this to say at the time Moody's began to make noises about downgrading US debt. He said:
"I don't think we'll see Moody's or any other rating service based in the US ever downgrade US Treasuries. It would cause a tremendous amount of financial loss and would leave Moody's and its executives exposed to criminal prosecution. If I were Moody's general counsel, I'd tell the CEO in no uncertain terms, Do Not Tug On Superman's Cape.
14th Amendment, Sect. 5
". . . .the validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law… shall not be questioned"
Criminal Mischief statute
18 US 1361. Government property or contracts
"Whoever willfully injures or commits any depredation against any property of the United States, or of any department or agency thereof, or any property which has been or is being manufactured or constructed for the United States, or any department or agency thereof, or attempts to commit any of the foregoing offenses, shall be punished as follows:
If the damage or attempted damage to such property exceeds the sum of $1,000, by a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than ten years, or both; if the damage or attempted damage to such property does not exceed the sum of $1,000, by a fine under this title or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both."
But, Standard & Poor's has decided to tug on Superman's cape by downgrading US debt to Double A status for the first time in history. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see S & P executives frog-marched out of their offices and imprisoned for a year for violating the criminal mischief this statute. After their role in the Crash of 2008, that's the least they should get from an outraged populace. However, I have to say that their action will be of little or no consequence if the Treasury responds correctly to their foolishness.
Contrary to popular belief, and also the apparent belief of this Administration, ratings agencies and the bond market itself don't actually control the interest rates that Governments like the United States must pay. Sure, they will determine interest rates if the Government sits idly by and lets them drive the market.
However, the Federal Reserve and the Treasury, can target bond interest rates and set these for the bond markets by manipulating bank reserves. Specifically, one way to do this (As Warren Mosler suggests), is that the Treasury can cease issuing long-term bonds, and sell only three-month bonds. Three-month bond interest rates are generally controlled by overnight rates for bank reserves, and overnight rates can be driven down to near zero by flooding the banks with excess reserves. That's basically how the Japanese keep their bond interest rates near zero, and that's how we can do the same.
Alternatively, another move we can make to remove the effects of the bond markets and the ratings agencies upon public finances, is for the Treasury to stop issuing debt in advance of deficit spending. If we did this, the credit rating agencies and the interest rates in the bond market would be irrelevant from that day forward. And we can do it using Proof Platinum Coin Seigniorage (PPCS) to generate revenues to pay back debt, and deficit spend current or future appropriations.
In short, the bond markets and the ratings agencies aren't in control of US public finances. They are not in a position to influence what our taxing or spending policies ought to be, or whether we will default on our obligations. So, their tug on Superman's cape is of no consequence for us, directly.
On the other hand, the ratings agencies are currently hurting US states, and Eurozone nations with their deeply corrupted ratings processes and judgments. We should take very seriously Bill Mitchell's Conclusion in his post on outlawing the credit rating agencies:
"The real question that I always ask is why governments allow these undemocratic criminal organisations to exist. They can just outlaw them. This would force the corporate players to create better ways of informing the markets about their risk characteristics and leave governments alone to do what they are democratically elected to do – advance public purpose.
(Cross-posted from Correntewire.


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