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Actually, if you talk to a number of people in the program, you'd hear the opposite: they're "so over the weather". Yes, friends, we've just started to get some more snow over the past two days. Heh. In the melodic words of Bachman-Turner Overdrive: "You ain't seen nothin' yet".
As for me, since starting on our student health insurance plan, I have encountered three occasions that required prescription meds. The most recent occurred this week. The quarter started on Monday and by Tuesday afternoon in Cost Accounting, I could tell my cold was developing into something more. I hoped for the best (2pm) and opted to see how things developed. By 8pm that night, I was miserable and opted to inform my roommate of that fact every couple of minutes. He knew I was sick but had no idea to what extent . . . until I grabbed a flashlight and had him glance at the back of my throat. Sparing you the details, I'll leave it at: it was quite a mess.
Here's the thing: as students, we have health coverage for doctors appointments and unanticipated illness. We can make appointments to be seen at the Wilce Health Center… which is fine and dandy as long as you don't need to be seen outside of the hours of 8am-5pm M-F or 8am-noon on Saturdays (unless there's a football game and then you're out of luck). Appointments are meant to be scheduled in advance. Unfortunately, many of us can't pre-plan when we're going to really need to see a doctor. Considering that, you can call in the morning and try to get seen the same day. I had to do that in October and it happened to work out extremely well. That time, I called at 7:30am and got a lab appt followed by a doctor's appointment within about an hour. The process there went like clockwork: all ran on time and I was in and out within about an hour. There's a pharmacy on site and I was good to go. That was October . . .
. . . flash back to the nastiness of my throat infection on a Tuesday night ….
After seeing the mess my throat became, my roommate was a bit freaked out and worried (it really was nasty) and believed I should seek more immediate medical attention rather than wait until 7:30am and try to score an appointment at the health center. By this time (10pm), the alternative treatment options listed on the website had all closed for the day… all except for one: the OSU Medical Center Emergency Room.
Desperate times call for desperate measures . . . but I really did not want to be one of "those people" tying up emergency resources for something non-critical (it's not like I had a severed arm). I was really on the fence: my situation was becoming increasingly dire and I didn't want to be up a proverbial creek the next morning unable to attend class AND unable to get an appointment. For reassurance, I called the phone number listed and spoke with a delightful woman named Nicole. She said they've treated people with less serious issues; if I wanted to come in to see a doctor I should. Given that, I opted to give it a go and head over there . . . knowing the wait would likely be a long one. I wasn't mistaken. My roommate, aspiring for sainthood, chose to accompany me. By 3am we were at a 24-hr CVS picking up my prescriptions. We woke up at 7am to make it to classes (8:30am start).
The first time I needed to see a doctor was a few days after our insurance began but a couple of weeks before school was actually in session. I did not have my student insurance card yet and was unsure of how everything worked. Luckily, there is a lot of pertinent information listed on the OSU web and I was able to reach the website of the administrator of our student insurance plan. On their site, I registered and gained immediate access to a version of my insurance card. With a printout in hand, I visited a local urgent care center (the Wilce Health Center wasn't open; it was a weekend during break) and was taken care of rather promptly. The only dismay came when getting my prescription filled: if you don't do it at the pharmacy on campus, the cost is out of pocket. Luckily, I was still on my previous employer's insurance and could use their prescription coverage to make ends meet.
So, to quickly summarize: OSU has outstanding facilities and services available to students. With pre-planning, all works like clockwork. Unexpected illness can be dealt with rather timely although a small wait could be involved. Our medical staff and support personnel are professional, courteous, and very patient-oriented. They are truly a first-class operation at the OSU Medical Center as well as the Wilce Health Center. I am very happy with the treatment I've received and I'm confident you will be too. To me, it is just one more reason to illustrate the power of a large research university backing an intimate and individual MBA program like Fisher. You get the best of both worlds.


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The federal government has been accused of collecting data on all forms of communication, including the complete contents of private emails, cell phone calls, and Google searches, as well as all sorts of other personal data, so they will have the knowledge to concoct all kinds of charges if they want to target anyone.
They feel that they have the authority to do this in Section 215 of the Patriot Act, which gives them license to take all commercially held data about us.
What happened to the Fourth Amendment of our Constitution, which protects us against unreasonable searches and seizures? This amendment was also violated in the Boston Marathon bombing incident when they searched private homes without a warrant.
Welcome to 1984, where Big Brother wants to watch every move that we make. We must also remember that trading away civil liberties for security results in the loss of both freedom and security.
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pick the car up for $425 runs and drive cant ask more for that
i got this car after a lady hit my other winter beater and her ins wouldnt cover it. i drove and drove it hard until spring when the steering rack broke and they wanted $400 to fix it so i scraped it
This is my first car. I was looking forever on craigslist for a cheap car. i didn't care what or if it ran. i found this under hyundai and saw it was located not even 3 miles away. I paid $250 for the car in August/September. it didnt run and it does need lots of work. I got it running the first time for $10.39. that was for spark plugs. As far as history goes. i know the guy was doing custom work and simple repair/rebuilds. the car is from north carolina. only rust is located in the spare tire compartment which leaks in from under the rear side window and a small bubble under tailgate. the cars biggest problem is the previous owner snapped one of the bolts that secures the fuel rail. i have rigged it to work but i want to repair it.
5 speed
hand crank windows
am/fm radio with cd player
Engine: ECI-Multi.(fuel injection) 1.5L SOHC 4cyl. Approx. 81hp
5 spd manual(originally automatic)
3dr Hatchback
base model
Tires: 175/70R-13
13" Alloy Wheels
Brakes: front disks, rear drums
Panasonic tape deck
No in-dash Tach or power steering
****ty paint job lol
push button start
exhaust was broke right before the cat so it was loud
hood pins
custom damage
Previous Owner:
primer gray w/ black lime green engine enamel paint.
Panasonic CD player: Amatuer Stereo install(bad wiring, rear spkrs don't work)
Pioneer spkrs in dash & rear deck panels,
3A Racing muffler with poor install
Grill taken from Mitsubishi
Shoulder pads on rear seatbelts
Seat cover on Passenger Seat(he ripped the driver's side cover)
Matrix Pedal set - black and blue
Driver's side rear window tinted
Roof spoiler
Removed all side trim from ext.
Smoked Taillights
My Modifications:
Tinted passenger side rear window(not perfect but better than otherside)
Small Carbon Fiber-look scoops on hood
Tach On dash.
Shift knob( Being replaced later)
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Systemic Risk
"The approach of applying haircuts to bank deposits in the Cypriot bailout is driving credit spreads substantially wider," Greg Venizelos, a fixed-income strategist at BNP Paribas SA in London, wrote today in a report. "Systemic risk has risen as the market contemplates the read-through of breaching the sanctity of deposits."
While the rate on Portuguese debt due October 2023 rose as much as 30 basis points to 6.25%, that's only the biggest increase since Feb. 26, when it climbed 48 basis points after the Italian election failed to produce a clear winner. Spanish yields rose 20 basis points on Feb. 26. The yield on Italy's 10- year bonds added four basis points today, compared with a 41 basis-point jump three weeks ago.
"So far it seems like it's fairly calm and if it can stay that way that's good," said Allan von Mehren, chief analyst at Danske Bank A/S in Copenhagen. "The markets are not too scared. It is a big deal but everything depends on what happens within the next couple of days. If we get a deal then it should calm down very swiftly. That's what I think is going to happen."
The yield on U.S. 10-year Treasuries slid five basis points to 1.94%. Japan's 10-year bond yield fell three basis points to 0.596%.
Default Risk
The cost of insuring against default by banks rose the most since Feb. 26, with the Markit iTraxx Financial Index of credit- default swaps on 25 banks and insurers jumping 14 basis points. Italian and Spanish lenders were the worst performers.
"More contagion fears will spread through investors and it will encourage depositors in the European periphery to move their funds to a safer place, either under the pillow or to Germany," said Mark Bayley, a Sydney-based credit strategist with advisory company Aquasia Ltd. "This is essentially a bail- in of depositors and sets a dangerous precedent."
The Stoxx 600 declined for a second day as banks and insurers led losses. UniCredit SpA, Italy's biggest bank, France's Societe Generale SA and Spain's Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA dropped more than 4%. Marks & Spencer Group Plc, the U.K.'s largest clothing retailer, rallied 8% in London trading after the Sunday Times reported that the Qatar Investment Authority is considering an 8 billion-pound ($12 billion) takeover.
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Car maintenance can be nerve wracking. If you are not totally knowledgeable about all aspects of car care, Service and preventative maintenance, how will you know whether the information you are being provided is truthful' At Pep Boys, trust is everything which is why we support the Motorists Assurance Program (MAP) and its uniform inspection and communication standards.
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What is the Motorist Assurance Program
Established in 1992, the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) is a national, non-profit organization that helps consumers and automotive maintenance and repair facilities communicate better to prevent problems and customer dissatisfaction. The premise of the program is about building honest, ethical practices and consistent performance in the automotive industry. Supporting these guidelines is our way of showing you that We're serious about our integrity, honesty and good business practice.
The Motorists Assurance Program addresses important consumer needs including:
- The need for improved communication between customers and auto repair facilities so customers understand what they agreed to and know what they're getting.
- The need for uniformity in repair recommendations because there had previously been no standards for vehicle inspection.
- The need for more training and education of technicians in the industry so the customer can expect expert service.
Pep Boy's MAP participation means:
- Control- As the customer, you have control over what work is done on your car. We show you what is 'required' versus 'suggested' and provide the insights you need to make the best decision for your car.
- Honesty- Pep Boys is up front about the repairs your car needs, and we communicate as fully and honestly as possible. Nothing is hidden and we abide by MAP's Standards of Service and Pledge of Assurance to Customers.
- Thoroughness- We use MAP's Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards so you can see what our automotive experts have determined to be most appropriate course of action for your safety and for your vehicle's reliability.
- Quality and Customer Satisfaction- We will do everything we can to ensure your satisfaction and confidence in our services. We offer written warranties on our services.
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All of our employees are trained in accordance with the Motorist Assurance Program's Standards of Service and are qualified to perform an inspection based on MAP Uniform Inspection and Communication Standards. We also include a written extended limited warranty at no extra cost.
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James Mercer Garnett, 84
James Mercer Garnett, 84, died peacefully at his home in Jamestown on Tuesday, March 2, 2010.
He was the son of the late Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett of New York City and Loretto, Va. and the late Caroline Barclay Strong of Chestnut Hill, Pa. and Jamestown.
Born in Chestnut Hill, Garnett attended the Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn. and Chestnut Hill Academy in Chestnut Hill, Pa. He graduated in 1943 from South Kent School in South Kent, Conn., where he was senior prefect, president of his class and a three-letter athlete in football, ice hockey and crew.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines. A member of the famed Marine 5th Division, Garnett was engaged in the Battle of Iwo Jima and the occupational forces in Japan. After discharge from military service, he enrolled at Yale University, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and the Scroll and Key Society, and graduated in 1950.
He began his insurance business career with Marsh McLennan in New York City and later moved to London, where he served as vice president and manager of that office. He completed his career in the insurance field as vice president of F.J. Wilkes & Co. in New York City, retiring in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Sally Begg Garnett; his sister, Anne Wister Garnett Boenning and her husband, H. Dickson S. Boenning, of Gladwyne, Pa. and Jamestown; his brother, Stephen Hunter Garnett and his wife, Alicia Lamberton Garnett, of Jamestown; and his half-brother, Muscoe Russell Hunter Garnett Jr. and his wife, Roberta Thompson Garnett, of Loretto, Va. He was pre-deceased by his half-sister, Agnes Wallace Garnett Leary, who is survived by her husband, David Wagner Leary of Sandwich, Mass.
Garnett was first married to Jane Scott Garnett of Wilmington, Del., with whom he had four children, Jane Marvel Garnett and her husband, David G. Booth, of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Jamestown; James Mercer Garnett Jr. and his wife, Margery Ward Garnett, of Darien, Conn.; Sidney Scott Garnett and his wife, Isabelle Farrell Garnett, of Chadds Ford, Pa.; and William Barclay Garnett of Longneck, Del. He has eight grandchildren, Garnett, Taylor and Oliver Booth of New York; Susan, Sofia, Madeline and James Mercer Garnett III of Connecticut; and Jason Marvel Garnett of Delaware. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins.
After spending many summers in Jamestown, Garnett and his wife, Sally, moved here permanently in 1992.
A third-degree Mason, Garnett was a member of Holland Lodge No. 8 of New York City. He was also a member of the Yale Club of New York; the Newport Reading Room, Newport; the Conanicut Yacht Club; and a former member of the Clambake Club of Newport; the Field Club of Greenwich in Connecticut and the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn.
A private graveside service, officiated by the Rev. Kevin Lloyd of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Jamestown. In lieu of flowers, donate to the charity of your choice.


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Apartments for Rent in Jacksonville, FL
About Jacksonville
Jacksonville is the 13th most-populated city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Florida. Jacksonville is the largest city in terms of area in the United States, spanning 874.3 square miles, 757.7 of which is land. There are more than 1.3 million residents of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Located in the north eastern portion of Florida, Jacksonville lies very near the Georgia border and also borders the Atlantic Ocean.
Living in Jacksonville, FL
With the St. Johns River flowing through Jacksonville, there are many beautiful outdoor activities available to those renting in Jacksonville. And with the subtropic climate characterized by warm winters and hot summers, getting outside is high on many Jacksonville renters' list. Add the nearby Atlantic Ocean to the mix and Jacksonville becomes a very attractive place to rent an apartment or house.
Jacksonville was cited by Forbes.com as one of the best 10 cities to relocate to when looking to find a new job.
Sports in Jacksonville, FL
National Football League– Jacksonville Jaguars (Jacksonville Municipal Stadium)
Roller Derby– First Coast Fatales (Mandarin Skate Station)
There are also various colleges and universities in and around Jacksonville including the University of North Florida, Edward Waters College, and Jacksonville University.
Interesting Fact about Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the United States, facilitated by 'joint management agreements with national and park services.'


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I just wanted to take a moment this Thanksgiving Day before I eat way too much turkey, corn, potatoes and everything else on the table, then poke around at my family with a 50mm lens, and say thanks for reading Photography Bay.
If it wasn't for you reading what we write here, there would be no Photography Bay. So, thanks.
Thanks to people like:
Frequent commenter, ossme, who hardly ever misses an opportunity to provide an insightful comment on PB's posts.
Pat, who sent the latest email (of so many other people email replies that I have received) expressing her gratitude for our weekly newsletter: "I have only been a subscriber of yours for a short time, but you have never disappointed. It is now on my must read list. Thank you for doing such a great job!" – Wow. Thank you, Pat.
Rich Legg, who is always willing to help out with photography advice, judging a contest, or the occasional and very thorough articles. (You guys in Utah have a really special person on hand with Rich.)
Everyone that sends me a quick email to point out those typos that I miss or technical mistakes on gear. Yes, I really appreciate all those emails and comments. Really.
Everyone who tolerates the frequency of my use of the word "really" in camera reviews. I have a re-read of reviews now just to delete the word "really" – and they still sneak through.
Everyone that sends a news tip, rumor or suggestion using PB's contact form. Although I don't get to reply to them all, I read every one.
Guest posters Zach Matthews, Angela Datre, Ron Kruger and so many others.
All 637 of you that are currently a member in Photography Bay's Flickr Group. A special thanks to those of you who contribute on a regular basis.
B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon for supporting this site through their affiliate programs. There's no way Photography Bay could be where it's at today without an affiliate relationship with these trustworthy vendors. And, I shop at each of them . . . my wife would say way too often.
Everyone who uses Photography Bay's links to shop at B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon. In case you don't know how these links work, when you use the links on Photography Bay to get to one of these sites, we receive a small commission from those purchases. You still pay the same prices no matter how you get there; however, when you stop by Photography Bay first and click on through to one of these vendors, it helps keep us rolling with fresh content. So, a big thanks for your support.
Contest sponsors like Sony, who sent PB reader Massimo to Argentina this year; Seagate, who has given away hard drives for the past 2 years (there's one running now); Think Tank Photo, who has supplied their awesome bags for giveaways or allowed me to pass on review samples to readers; and everyone else that has sponsored some kind of contest or giveaway.
All of the PR people that take the time to write a personal email explaining why their news release is relevant (and, even the PR folks that don't know how to write emails, but still send timely and relevant news). There are a lot of great PR folks that stay in touch and keep me informed with what's going on in the industry; however, Samsung, Olympus and Sony UK stick out as really top notch in terms of getting to the point in a nice way and staying in touch as "people" – so, special thanks to Jason, Jennifer, Mark and Jonny.
Blogging pals like Peter K. Burian, David Ziser, 1001 Noisy Cameras, Nikon Rumors Admin, Brian Auer, and, again, so many others who bounce emails off me, give me a heads up, pass along one of PB's posts or reply to my questions.
I'm thankful for all of these and the so many other people that I left out who make Photography Bay what it is today. I could go on and on; however, I'll just say to you, if you're reading this . . . Thanks.


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Charles M. Wynn, et al, «Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction : Where Real Science Ends…and Pseudoscience Begins»
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National Academies Press | ISBN 030907309X | 2001 Year | linked png-files | 15,41 Mb | 226 Pages
In this lightweight little book, Wynn, a professor of chemistry, and Wiggins, a professor of physics, follow up their Five Biggest Ideas in Science with what might be called The Five Biggest Ideas in Pseudoscience: UFOs and aliens, out-of-body experiences, astrology, creationism, and ESP. Into this mix they throw every suspect (usually money-making) pseudoscience they can think of. Their inclusion of graphology might be questioned, since it has long held a higher reputation in Europe than in the U.S., and the matter of Holocaust deniers is better dealt with elsewhere. The chapter on creationism is unlikely to change the opinions of many believers, and an ill-considered section on life after death may cause some readers to set the book aside. Angels fear to tread into discussions of the immortality of the soul, and these authors should have too. Wynn and Wiggins apparently were aiming for a serious discussion leavened with humor, but their approach seems incoherent. Sidney Harris, well known for his work in the New Yorker, has contributed cartoons, but they are rather hit-and-miss and just add to the uneven tone of the book. The authors make some interesting points (Noah's ark, if built to the dimensions given in the Bible, wouldn't have been seaworthy), but it's doubtful that readers who believe in astrology, ESP or UFOs will pick this book up to begin with, let alone be convinced by the authors' arguments. (June 5)Forecast: It won't be long before this title takes a quantum leap into the remainder bins.


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One of the goals set by Chris Jacobs when he was elected Erie County clerk earlier this year was to expand and improve the complementary discount program now known as Thank-A-Vet to the more than 53,000 veterans throughout the county.
"Not many veterans were aware this program existed, and neither were any local merchants," said Jacobs. "There were only 24 businesses signed up offering veterans discounts. Now, after almost a year of actively promoting the benefits of the "Thank-A-Vet" Discount Program, over 2,000 veterans have enrolled in the program and there are over 330 local businesses offering various discounts on their goods and services."
Jacobs states that he enjoys going out and meeting with business owners throughout the county who take part and personally "thanking" them for their involvement in the "Thank-A-Vet" Discount Program. He presents the businesses with a "merchant" decal for their door or window, which makes enrolled veterans aware that the business joined the program and accepts the discount card.
The complementary program is available to any veteran in Erie County who files their original military discharge forms (DD-214) with the County Clerk's Office. Filing discharge or separation papers is free of charge and certified copies of recorded discharges are made, for veterans or their immediate families whenever needed. Discharge papers are proof of one's military service, and can be used to establish eligibility for a variety of benefits including property tax exemptions and civil service credits.
Eligible veterans looking to enroll in the Erie County Clerk's "Thank-A-Vet" Discount Program can do so Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old County Hall, located at 92 Franklin St., Buffalo or by visitinghttp://www.erie.gov/clerk or call 716-858-6985 for a complete listing of future outreach events.


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As melee, I like to know if Im auto attacking, or not. This is important to avoid breaking CCs, such as Gouge or Polymorph, but its just as important to make sure youre still attacking (or not) when target switching.
Typically, in the past Ive made a 1 button bar to the left or right of my spell bars to indicate if Im attacking, but the default UI flashes the button, and in the off state of the flash, its impossible to differentiate between not attacking and attacking-but-not-highlighted.
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BELGRADE, Serbia — Tens of thousands fled their homes Saturday in Bosnia and Serbia, evacuated by boat or helicopter as rising waters surged into villages and towns. Authorities said the record flooding killed at least 20 people and the death toll could rise further.
Meteorologists say the flooding is the worst since records began 120 years ago and is due to a three-month amount of rain that fell on the region in just three days. Goran Mihajlovic from Serbia's Weather Center said that such a rainfall happens once in 100 years.
In the eastern Bosnian town of Bijeljina, some 10,000 people were being evacuated Saturday after the rain-swollen Sava River pushed through flood defenses. Mayor Mico Micic appealed for help, saying "we need everything, we are under water."
Officials in Bosnia say 12 people died and more bodies could emerge as water recedes from the dozens of cities flooded in the past three days. In some places, floodwaters had reached the second floor of people's homes and they had to be rescued by helicopter from their roofs.
In Serbia, which saw eight deaths, emergency crews and soldiers were using boats and helicopters to rescue thousands trapped in the town of Obrenovac, near Belgrade. Officials said more than 15,000 people have been evacuated so far from the flood-hit regions, most of them finding shelter in schools and sports halls.
The flooding in Obrenovac is threatening the Nikola Tesla power plant, Serbia's biggest. Plant capacity had already been cut after a nearby coal mine was flooded.


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The Chicago White Sox acquired INF Jose Castro from the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, April 10. He will be assigned to Triple-A Charlotte.
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Updating a previous report, Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners hitting coach Jose Castro is the favorite to return as the hitting coach next season.
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Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Mariners hitting coach Jose Castro will not return to the team next season.
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Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds have traded OF Jeff Conine to the New York Mets in exchange for two minor leaguers: SS Jose Castro and OF Sean Henry. Castro and Henry will be assigned to Double-A Chattanooga.
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A congress in four components
The 13th Congress of the International Society of Ethnobiology is organized in four complementary and interconnected components:
- a scientific colloquium
- side events open to the general public
- educational projects carried out by pupils throughout the region
- an indigenous forum
About this unconventional Congress
For two decades, the International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE) has actively promoted and supported the inextricable linkages between biological and cultural diversity and the vital role of Indigenous and local peoples in stewardship of biological diversity and cultural heritage, which includes recognition of land and resource rights, as well as rights and responsibilities over tangible and intangible cultural and intellectual properties. The ISE is committed to understanding the complex relationships which exist between human societies and their environments. A core value of the ISE is the recognition of Indigenous peoples as critical players in the conservation of biological, cultural and linguistic diversity.
Twenty-two years ago, at the inaugural international congress held in Belém, Brazil in 1988, more than 600 people from 35 countries and 16 Indigenous organizations came together to discuss a common strategy to stop the rapid deterioration of the planet's biological and cultural diversity. They adopted the Declaration of Belém, which explicitly outlines the responsibilities of scientists and environmentalists in addressing the needs of local communities, including establishing mechanisms by which Indigenous experts are recognized as proper authorities and are meaningfully and equitably engaged in all initiatives that affect them, their resources, and their environments.
Today, the ISE continues its groundbreaking efforts in providing a platform for a meaningful and respectful dialogue among people of diverse views, cultures and backgrounds. Cross-cultural sharing of ideas, issues and solutions across Indigenous and non-Indigenous, academic and non-academic, and theoretical and practical perspectives is a vital part of this dialogue that takes place face-to-face at international congresses, held every two years in varying parts of the world. During the ISE Congresses, participants tackle the most difficult and challenging, yet promising questions of our times - cultural and intellectual property rights, endogenous development, and agrobiodiversity, to name a few - informing the global discourse and advancing debates to qualitatively new levels.
A fundamental aspect of the ISE that sets it apart from other societies is the Code of Ethics that, based in "mindfulness," fosters mutually respectful and beneficial relationships between different knowledge holders. The Code of Ethics was adopted by the ISE membership in 2006 after a decade of development, and is a manifestation of the groundbreaking thinking, courage, and foresight of the ISE and a tremendously important contribution to the future of humankind.
Building on the traditions of past ISE congresses, the 13th International Congress of Ethnobiology in Montpellier, France yet again will bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants from around the world to tackle the key issues of our times. The Congress will include a wide range of formats for people to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences, ranging from talking circles, to film viewings and discussions, cultural performances, field trips, oral presentations and poster sessions. The Congress is designed to be highly interactive and participatory, and to foster a commitment by participants to building understanding and trust.


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Confession: Writing is my absolute most favorite subject to teach.
It must be contagious, because I also feel like it is my students' favorite subject to take part in.
I had posted about my Writer's Idea Banks earlier this school year. They have continued to be a remarkable tool in keeping the momentum going during free writing time. Winter has brought us a great deal of indoor recesses and I'm finding my friends opting to use their writer's notebooks as a recess choice. I love that.
While we work with a variety of focus skills, traits and writing products, I try to keep my format consistent as they go through the writing process.
- They always start with a brainstorming activity.
- Next they create a top-down web to organize their ideas.
- They write a draft which is edited by themselves, a peer, and myself.
- Ultimately, they put their final copy onto paper and we create a "craftivity" to showcase their work.
Following this format has allowed us to accomplish A LOT. I'm amazed at the amount of finished products we've been able to display.
In an attempt to stay several steps ahead of myself (because otherwise I will quickly fall behind) I have designed all of my thematic writing materials for the months of February and March. I initially uploaded each to my store as individual units, but am excited to announce that I have also made them available as a SIX-PACKET-BUNDLE!!
Each of the packets contains:
- a brainstorm page
- 4 webs (traditional and 3 top-down webs)
- 2 draft pages (primary-ruled and intermediate-ruled)
- 2 final copy pages (primary-ruled and intermediate-ruled)
- 2 writing pages with a space for illustrations/photographs
- 4 full-color, full-page printables to use as bulletin board titles or class book covers
It will normally retail for a bit more, but I'm debuting it for only $10.00. That comes out to less than $2.00 a packet. Included in the bundle you'll find the following themes:
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I have written many Karate articles. I've actually lost track of the number.
Today I met Wayne Muromoto at my office and got to show him some of the Hawaii Karate Museum's collection. You might know that Wayne is the publisher and editor of one of the finest martial arts magazines ever published: Furyu: the Budo Journal.
I met Wayne in 1996. At that time, I was a student at the Aiea Taiheiji Matsubayashi-Ryu dojo of Sensei William H. Rabacal. Wayne came to the dojo and wrote an article entitled Karate for a "Better Human Being." William H. Rabacal and Matsubayashi Ryu Karate. My photo appears in the article, as does a photo of my third son, Cael. This was the premier issue of the magazine.
Anyway, I helped to supply some information to Wayne about the dojo. During our conversations, he encouraged me to write an article. To that point, I had never written an article about Karate. Honestly, I did not feel qualified to do so. But Wayne kept urging me to write. The result was Tengu: The Legendary Mountain Goblins of Japan, which appeared in issue 2. It wasn't exactly about Karate, but it was a start. I later helped Wayne with the Furyu website and wrote several more articles.
That was 10 years ago. I owe my Karate writing "hobby" to Wayne. If he had not encouraged me to write, I might never had started. If you have ever read any of my articles and enjoyed them or learned something, it is thanks to Wayne.
You will notice that I occassionally have guest authors in this blog. Some are already well known Karate writers. But some are writing here for the first time. This is my way to encourage Karate writers, the way that Wayne encouraged me.
We all have experiences to share about our Karate training. Our perspectives differ and reflect the vastness of the art. You do not have to be a "master" to write -- you just have to honest.
I don't think that Wayne thought that his encouragement would lead to the formation of the Hawaii Karate Museum. But it did. Writing articles was a way for me to let people in Hawaii know that I was serious about Karate research. After several years, people began to donate their husband's or father's Karate book and photo collections to me. The museum was created to preserve these collections, and it has steadily grown.
Sometimes the little things we do lead to big things. Please remember that the next time you have the opportunity to encourage a student. Who knows what great things they might accomplish?
Thank you Wayne!
Charles C. Goodin
My Writing Mentor: Wayne Muromoto
I have written many Karate articles. I've actually lost track of the number.
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ARH369 History of Modern Design
Significant developments in design and the decorative arts of the Modern Movement, largely in the twentieth century. A variety of object types will be considered and situated within the major movements in Europe and the United States, with emphasis on their social, cultural, political and economic contexts.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Some in anguish, some in fear, Venezuelans raced for home and stocked up on food and water Tuesday after the government announced the death of President Hugo Chavez, the larger-than-life firebrand socialist who led the nation for 14 years.
Vice President Nicolas Maduro's voice broke and tears ran down his face as he appeared on national television to announce that Chavez died at 4:25 p.m. local time (3:55 p.m. EST, 1755 GMT) "after battling hard against an illness over nearly two years."
He did not say what exactly killed Chavez, although the government had announced the previous night that a severe new respiratory infection had severely weakened him.
A few hours later, Foreign Minister Elias Jaua affirmed one of Chavez's final wishes: Maduro would be interim president and then be the ruling party's candidate to carry on Chavez's populist "revolution" in elections to be called within 30 days.
It was a day fraught with mixed signals, some foreboding and some violent. Just a few hours before announcing Chavez's death, Maduro made a virulent speech against enemies he claimed were trying to undermine Venezuelan democracy.
And he said two U.S. military attaches had been expelled for trying to destabilize the nation.
In announcing the death of the former army paratrooper who wielded Venezuela's oil wealth to benefit the poor and win friends regionally, Maduro shifted tone.
He called on Venezuelans to be "dignified heirs of the giant man" Chavez was.
"Let there be no weakness, no violence. Let there be no hate. In our hearts there should only be one sentiment: Love. Love, peace and discipline."
The government declared 7 days of mourning and closed all schools and universities until next Monday.
All across downtown Caracas, shops and restaurants began to close and Venezuelans hustled for home, some even breaking into a run.
Many people looked incredulous or anguished.
"I feel a sorrow so big I can't speak," said Yamilina Barrios, a 39-year-old clerk who works in the Industry Ministry, her face covered in tears. "He was the best this country had."
"I hope the country calms down and continues the work that he left us, continues in unity and the progress continues," Barrios said.
Among the nervous was Maria Elena Lovera, a 45-year-old housewife. "I want to go home. People are crazy and are way too upset."
There were several incidents of political violence.
In one, a group of masked, helmeted men on motorcycles, some brandishing revolvers, attacked about 40 students who had been protesting for more than a week near the Supreme Court building to demand the government give more information about Chavez's health.
The attackers, who didn't wear clothing identifying any political allegiance, burned the students' tents and scattered their food just minutes after the death was announced.
"They burned everything we had," said student leader Gaby Arellano. She said she saw four of the attackers with pistols but none fired a shot.
Outside the military hospital where Chavez's remains were visited by loved ones and confederates, an angry crowd attacked a Colombian TV reporter.
"They beat us with helmets, with sticks, men, women, adults," Carmen Andrea Rengifo said on RCN TV. Video images showed her bleeding above the forehead but she was not seriously injured.
Maduro and other government officials have recently railed against international media for allegedly reporting rumors about Chavez's health, though RCN was not among those stations criticized.
After nightfall, several hundred people gathered at Bolivar Square, a symbolic place for Chavistas because it has a huge nine-meter-tall (30-foot-tall) statue of Simon Bolivar, the 19th century independence hero who Chavez claimed as his inspiration.
Some arrived singing Venezuela's national anthem and holding up posters of Chavez. Many chanted "I am Chavez," which had been a campaign slogan of the president.
One man began shouting through a megaphone a warning to the opposition: "They won't return." The crowd then joined in, chanting: "They won't return."
Maduro, who had urged people to meet at the square, called on the opposition to respect "the people's pain."
"Those who never supported the comandante Hugo Chavez, respect the pain of the people. This is the moment to think of our families, of our country."
Chavez leaves behind a political movement firmly in control of the nation, but with some doubt about how a new leadership will be formed.
Chavez's illness prevented him from taking the oath of office after he was re-elected to a new term on Oct. 7 and the constitution says the speaker of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello, should take over as interim president under such circumstances.
But Jaua said Maduro would assume the rule as that was Chavez's will.
The man Chavez defeated in October, the youthful Miranda state Gov. Henrique Capriles, is widely expected to represent the opposition.
Venezuela's defense minister appeared on television to announce that the military will remain loyal to the constitution in the wake of Chavez's death.
Adm. Diego Molero appealed for "unity, tranquility and understanding" among Venezuelans.
The announcement of Chavez's death stunned Venezuelans, if it did not surprise them.
Earlier in the day, Maduro was more belligerent in tone as he announced the government had expelled two U.S. diplomats from the country and said "we have no doubt" that Chavez's cancer, which was first diagnosed in June 2011, was induced by "the historical enemies of our homeland."
He compared the situation to the death of the Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, claiming Arafat was "inoculated with an illness."
Chavez's inner circle has long claimed the United States was behind a failed 2002 attempt to overthrow him, and he has frequently played the anti-American card to stir up support. Venezuela has been without a U.S. ambassador since July 2010 and expelled another U.S. military officer in 2006.
U.S. State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell rejected the assertion that the U.S. was trying to destabilize Venezuela and said it "leads us to conclude that, unfortunately, the current Venezuelan government is not interested in and improved relationship."
Maduro has been taking on a larger role since Chavez urged Venezuelans to choose him as president before disappearing in early December to undergo a fourth round of cancer surgery in Cuba.
He accused U.S. Embassy Air Force attache Col. David Delmonaco of spying on Venezuela's military and seeking to involve officers in "destabilizing projects." Maduro gave Delmonaco 24 hours to leave, and U.S. officials said he had already left the country.
Maduro said Tuesday that the government was "on the trail of other elements that figure in this entire venomous scenario and are seeking to stir up trouble."
Later Tuesday, Jaua said a second U.S. Air Force attaché was being expelled, also for alleged espionage. The Pentagon said the officer, Devlin Costal, was already in the United States.
"Let's remember that active participation of the United States in the fascist coup of 2002," Jaua said.
Chavez has run Venezuela for more than 14 years as a virtual one-man show, gradually placing all state institutions under his personal control. But the former army paratroop commander, who rose to fame by launching a failed 1992 coup, never groomed a successor with his same kind of force of personality.
The campaign for the upcoming election to replace him, though undeclared, has nevertheless already begun. Maduro has frequently commandeered all broadcast channels, Chavez-style, to tout the "revolution" and vilify the opposition.
Maduro on Tuesday repeated government claims that Capriles met in the United States over the weekend with right-wing U.S. conspirators and was planning to meet over the weekend with Roberta Jacobsen, assistant U.S. secretary of state for the hemisphere.
One personality on state TV also accused the Capriles family of buying a New York City apartment with stolen funds.
Capriles responded via Twitter Tuesday by calling Maduro a liar.
"Lie after lie in every speech," he said.
Chavez had neither been seen nor heard from, except for photos released in mid-February, since submitting to a fourth round of surgery in Cuba on Dec. 11 for an unspecified cancer in the pelvic area. It was first diagnosed in June 2011.
The government said Chavez returned home on Feb. 18 and was confined to the military hospital since.
Maduro said last week that the president had begun receiving chemotherapy around the end of January.
Associated Press writers Christopher Toothaker in Caracas, Vivian Sequera in Bogota, Colombia, and Robert Burns and Luis Alonso in Washington contributed to this report.


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Do you remember when?
I knew Dwight's stint as manager of the Scranton office would end with hilarious results. But did I see that coming? Not in a million years. But of course, the moment he strutted out with his holster (and gun!), it was clear that Dwight's dream would come to an end with explosive results. And when the gun went off—luckily damaging only Andy's hearing—I immediately jumped on Facebook to see what my friends had to say. Of course, this exact moment was the talk of Hulu in the morning.
TV has always been a social experience. We gather with friends and family to watch our favorite shows, sporting events, movies, and news. When we get to work, we meet around the water cooler and chat about Tracy Jordan's latest stunt in the previous night's 30 Rock. We text each other during the results of The Voice, and we blog about the latest politician skewered in Jon Stewart's opening monologue.
Today, we are making the Hulu experience even more social with Facebook on Hulu.
Interact. We are excited to announce a new feature that is the first-of-its-kind and one that we think will become a staple at Hulu going forward. One of the most exciting features we are launching today is the ability to comment on a specific moment in time while watching any video on Hulu, and with one click, instantly share those remarks — and the relevant video moment from the program — on Facebook for all your friends to see. When you comment on a Hulu video, that exact moment will appear on Facebook so your friends can jump in and react right away. And since friends can respond to your comments, you can have those water cooler conversations online at any time. We've been using this feature in test mode here at Hulu HQ for a bit…and we are officially addicted. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Personalize. Now you can easily log on to Hulu—or create a new account—using your Facebook account. From there, you'll be able to interact with all of your Facebook friends. You'll log into a homepage tailored to you, where you can see your friends' favorite shows, and start conversations with anybody who follows the same shows you do.
Discover. I discovered some of my favorite shows (like Coupling—the UK version, of course) because a friend recommended them. With Facebook on Hulu, you can introduce your friends to shows you're rooting for, and discover new favorites with the help of your friends, too.
Connect. To link your Hulu and Facebook accounts, use the "Connect" button on your next visit to Hulu. Or visit http://www.hulu.com.
The entire social experience on Hulu is being supported by our partners at Coors Light and Microsoft's decision engine Bing. Bing is also providing a free 1-month Hulu Plus subscription to users who make the decision to "go social" by signing up for Facebook on Hulu.
We're very excited about the above efforts which we believe make TV fundamentally more social. Let us know what you think!


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In "Horse Feathers," a 1932 comedy starring the Marx Brothers, Groucho plays a new college president.
"And I say to you, gentlemen, that this college is a failure," he declares as he takes office. "The trouble is we're neglecting football for education."
That these skewed priorities have not changed, but have only intensified, is one message of "Schooled: The Price of College Sports," which debuts Wednesday on Epix (available locally via Dish and Verizon FiOS).
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The film, energetically directed by Ross Finkel, Jonathan Paley and Trevor Martin, looks at the questions of money, exploitation, fairness, what might be called the curse of amateurism, and the autocratic power of the National Collegiate Athletic Assn. The NCAA regulates college sports, levying fines where it sees fit and controlling the eligibility of individual players, who have no legal recourse against its decisions.
That the film is based on a book, by Taylor Branch, titled "The Cartel: Inside the Rise and Imminent Fall of the NCAA," which began as an article in the Atlantic, "The Shame of College Sports," will give you an idea of its thematic slant.
When I say "slant," I don't mean that the film is propaganda, or that the NCAA isn't the self-important, hypocritical institution it does very much seem to be. (I imagine it does some good amid all that, however.) But the film is out to make a case and persuasively does.
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Still, that the NCAA and representatives of four dozen schools declined to participate does leave the argument substantially one-sided, a forfeited game. Among those interviewed for "Schooled," former NCAA vice president Wallace Renfro and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman carry the ball nearly alone.
That argument concerns primarily what many now consider an outmoded, and fantastical, idea of noble amateurism, born in 19th-century England to keep sport the province of the upper class and imported whole to the American Ivy League. Ironically, if not surprisingly, this ideological insistence on purity — on protecting players, as Renfro says approvingly, "from the influences of commercialism and professionalism" — has created a system that is itself morally questionable.
If "Horse Feathers" imagined buying football players in a speak-easy, "Schooled" details a $12-billion-a-year, tax-exempt business in which everybody's getting fat, as New York Times columnist Joe Nocera says here, "because of the labor of the 19-year-old kids on the field." Everybody except the kids on the field.
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What's more, their supposed recompense — a free education — is by no means guaranteed. (And even nominally "full" scholarships fall short of a player's actual expenses.) Prompted by what one commentator calls the "original sin of college athletics," the drafting of academically ill-prepared players, systems have emerged to ensure that the good ones stay eligible, even at the cost of learning.
"I knew it was more valuable to my school that I get a C on my exam and an interception on Saturday than I get straight As and no interceptions on Saturday," says former Bronco, Falcon and Raven Domonique Foxworth, currently president of the NFL Players Assn. (and also, for what it's worth, a producer of this film.)
Even Walter Byers, the man who more or less created the NCAA, and directed it for years — and who originated the phrase "student athlete" as a hedge against workers' compensation claims if a player were injured — eventually wound up decrying "the neo-plantation mentality that exists on the campuses of our country and in the conference offices and in the NCAA: The rewards belong to the overseers and the supervisors."
Byers predicted that the amateur code, "held in place for sheer economic purposes, will not long stand the test of the law." He said that two decades ago.
'Schooled: The Price of College Sports'
Where: EPIX
When: 5 and 8:45 p.m. Wednesday
Rating: TV-PG (may be unsuitable for young children)
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January 30, 2013 04:00 ET
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Jan. 30, 2013) - Monarch, the leading scheduled leisure airline, has launched its third television advert.
The new advertisement, which will be the first to use the airline's redesigned branding, was created by Iris Worldwide and will run for three weeks on ITV in the Central, Yorkshire, Granada and London TV regions during popular programs such as 'Dancing On Ice' 'Coronation Street' and 'The Chase'. As part of the multi-channel campaign it will also be shown on other channels including Sky One, Sky Living and E4.
There will be two versions, one of 10 seconds and one of 30 seconds. The shorter advertisement will demonstrate the airline's price offering, while the longer version will position the brand. Both will reflect the airline's aim 'to be the customer's choice for outstanding service' and the aspiration to put the fun back into flying. These ideals will run through other marketing projects, as the rebranding is embedded in other airline activity this year.
The advert will be further supported by national and regional press, social media, radio, email, digital and outdoor advertising in the new theme.
Kevin George, Managing Director of Monarch Airlines, commented, "We are building on the success of our previous television campaign with this latest production, which evokes happy memories, prompting our teams and our passengers to put the fun back into flying." He continues: "With Monarch now clearly established as a scheduled airline it is important that we showcase the products on offer across our extensive network of European and Mediterranean routes."
Monarch Airlines operates scheduled services from Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester airports. Visit the website to book your flights to top European destinations, such as Rome: http://www.monarch.co.uk/italy/rome/flights.
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Season three of Gypsy Sisters kicks off tomorrow – August 21 – on TLC!
"The ladies embark on a whirlwind journey of breakups, make-ups, milestone birthdays, vacations, and even a wedding," says TLC. "Just when all the codes of gypsy culture seem apparent, they break the rules and undergo shocking transformations in the most jaw-dropping season of Gypsy Sisters yet."
Nettie, Mellie, JoAnn, Kayla, and Annie are back, and according to TLC, they're bigger, badder, and better than ever. No doubt, The Learing Channel at its finest. Season two castmember Sheena turned down an offer to return. Find out what the Gypsy Sisters have been up to and see a sneak peek below.


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Russia, U.S. set deal on SyriaBy TOM MILES and WARREN STROBEL/Reuters
and SHAWNE WICKHAM/New Hampshire Sunday News
September 14. 2013 9:14PM
GENEVA - The United States and Russia agreed on Saturday on a proposal to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons arsenal, averting the possibility of any immediate U.S. military action against President Bashar al-Assad's government.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced the agreement after nearly three days of talks in Geneva.
Kerry said that under the pact, Syria must submit a "comprehensive listing" of its chemical weapons stockpiles within one week.
He told a news conference with Lavrov that U.N. weapons inspectors must be on the ground in Syria no later than November. The goal, he said, was the complete destruction of Syria's chemical weapons by the middle of 2014.
The news was greeted with hope and skepticism by members of New Hampshire's delegation.
"Syria's use of chemical weapons is a serious threat to our national security, and the elimination of their weapons stockpile is in our best interests," said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.
Shaheen said Russia and Syria "must take immediate and concrete steps to abide by the terms of this agreement."
She commended Kerry for his efforts and said it was "the credible threat of force that helped push Russia to the negotiating table."
But Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., said that while the world would be safer if Syria relinquished its chemical weapons, she is "deeply skeptical of Putin and Assad's motives and the U.N.'s ability to help facilitate such an outcome."
"The Syrian government can't be allowed to use the cloak of diplomacy to bide time, and the details of any agreement should include strict verification and enforcement provisions," Ayotte said.
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter, D-N.H., also said Putin's credibility is on the line. "So I'm sure that he's going to be putting a lot of pressure on Syria and on Assad to come forward," Shea-Porter said in an interview on MSNBC on Saturday.
Shea-Porter, who opposes military intervention in Syria, said she feels optimistic about the latest developments. "But the timelines are very important right now to make sure that Assad plans to do what he said he's going to do," she said.
Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., who opposes unilateral U.S. military strikes against Syria, called the news "a very encouraging development."
"I am hopeful that we are now en route to achieving our goal of containing the chemical weapons and securing a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Syria," she said.
The state's two U.S. senators also want leaders to go even further.
Ayotte said any agreement must also "seek to identify, transfer and destroy Assad's formidable biological weapons arsenal."
Kerry said that if Syria did not comply with the agreement, which must be finalized by the Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons, it would face consequences under Chapter 7 of the U.N. Charter, the part that covers sanctions and military action.
There was no agreement on what those measures would be. President Barack Obama reserves the right to use military force in Syria, Kerry said.
"There's no diminution of options," Kerry said.
Lavrov said of the agreement: "There (is) nothing said about the use of force and not about any automatic sanctions."
Obama had threatened the use of force in response to an Aug. 21 chemical weapons attack in Syria that U.S. officials say killed about 1,400 people.
The United States has blamed Assad's government for the attack, while Russia and Assad say it was the work of rebel forces.
In Istanbul, the head of the opposition Syrian Supreme Military Council, General Selim Idris, said the rebels regarded the deal as a blow to their struggle to oust Assad. But they would cooperate to facilitate the work of any international inspectors on the ground, he told Reuters.
But another military council official, Qassim Saadeddine, said the opposite.
"Let the Kerry-Lavrov plan go to hell. We reject it and we will not protect the inspectors or let them enter Syria."
Despite the diplomatic breakthrough, chemical weapons only account for around 2 percent of deaths in a civil war in which 100,000 people have been killed.
On Saturday, Syrian warplanes struck against rebel-held suburbs of the capital Damascus and government forces clashed with rebels on the frontlines, according to residents.
The residents and opposition activists asked about the deal said that it would not benefit normal Syrians.
"The regime has been killing people for more than two years with all types of weapons. Assad has used chemical weapons six or seven times. The killing will continue. No change will happen. That is it," said an opposition activist in a rebel-held suburb of Damascus who uses the name Tariq al-Dimashqi.
"The most important point is the act of killing, no matter what is the weapon," he said.
Syrian state media broadcast the Kerry and Lavrov news conference live, indicating that Damascus is satisfied with the deal.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said earlier that a report by U.N. chemical weapons experts would confirm that poison gas was used in the Aug. 21 attack.
Ban also said that Assad "has committed many crimes against humanity." although he did not say whether it was Assad's forces or rebels who used the gas.
The original drive for a political solution to the conflict, dubbed the "Geneva Plan" and calling for a transitional government, went nowhere as Assad refused to cede power and the opposition insisted he could not be a part of any new political order.
The latest talks prompted Obama to put on hold his plans for U.S. air strikes in response to the chemical weapons attack. Obama is now also spared facing a vote in Congress on military action that he had appeared increasingly likely to lose at this stage.
Experts say removing Syria's hundreds of tons of chemical weapons, scattered in secret installations, will pose huge technical problems in the middle of a civil war.


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New Brunswick, N.J. – A member of the gynecologic-oncology team at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) is the first in the region to have performed what is known as a single-incision hysterectomy using a robotic method. Mira Hellmann, MD, a gynecologic oncologist, who is also an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, performed the procedure February 20 at RWJUH – the flagship hospital of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
Robotic hysterectomy only started to become a standard of care in women's health over the past five years, offering a minimally-invasive approach. A series of four to five incisions measuring the diameter of a quarter were made in the pelvic region. The latest robotic procedure known as the 'single port' method involves only one such incision – strategically placed near the belly-button to achieve a somewhat 'scarless' surgery, where in some patients the scar is barely noticeable to not noticeable at all. The one-incision procedure, which takes the same amount of time to complete as the standard robotic method and requires special equipment, is made available only to select physicians throughout the country by the robotic device's manufacturer based on surgical experience. Dr. Hellmann, one of these physicians, has been performing an array of robotic procedures spanning the field of gynecologic oncology since 2007.
Robotic hysterectomy allows a surgeon to control a set of robotic arms that hold tiny surgical instruments used to remove the patient's uterus. Unlike the traditional open hysterectomy method that results in a lengthy scar crossing the entire bikini line, patients who undergo this latest minimally-invasive technique are left with an incision the diameter of a quarter. The procedure also allows for additional precision with a 3-D view of the tissue. Reduced blood loss and a shorter hospital stay also are hallmarks of the procedure.
Hellmann performed this first-of-its kind surgery on patient Margaret Cuny, a 58-year-old breast cancer survivor, who presented with an ovarian cyst in early 2013. The aim of the surgery was to rule out the possibility of cancer. The cyst was discovered during a routine visit to her gynecologist, and after nearly a year of surveillance, Cuny and her local doctors decided a hysterectomy was in order, so they referred her to the Cancer Institute. "I was confident and comfortable with Dr. Hellmann's skill in this area from the minute I spoke to her," said Cuny.
Cuny underwent the surgery, stayed one night in the hospital, and has been up and around since returning home. "The initial pain subsided within two days, the scar is barely noticeable and I am pleased already with how quickly I was able to move around with ease," she said. The Spring Lake Heights resident is a busy sales associate for a department store chain and runs up to three miles a day about four times a week. "This new method of surgery is going to allow me to resume my regular, active lifestyle much quicker, which is very important to me," she added. Following the procedure, it was determined there was no evidence of ovarian cancer.
"It's about improved quality of life," notes Hellmann. "We at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and RWJUH are pleased to offer women increased access to the next generation of innovative robotic surgical techniques."
About Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (www.cinj.org) is the state's first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. As part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey is dedicated to improving the detection, treatment and care of patients with cancer, and to serving as an education resource for cancer prevention. Physician-scientists at the Cancer Institute engage in translational research, transforming their laboratory discoveries into clinical practice, quite literally bringing research to life. To make a tax-deductible gift to support the Cancer Institute of New Jersey, call 732-235-8614 or visit www.cinj.org/giving. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheCINJ.
The Cancer Institute of New Jersey Network is comprised of hospitals throughout the state and provides the highest quality cancer care and rapid dissemination of important discoveries into the community. Flagship Hospital: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. System Partner: Meridian Health (Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, Southern Ocean Medical Center, and Bayshore Community Hospital). Major Clinical Research Affiliate Hospitals: Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Morristown Medical Center, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center at Overlook Medical Center, and Cooper University Hospital. Affiliate Hospitals: JFK Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (CINJ Hamilton), Shore Medical Center, Somerset Medical Center, The University Hospital and University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.
About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) is a 600-bed academic medical center which is the flagship Cancer Hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the principal hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ. Robert Wood Johnson is an innovative leader in advancing state-of-the-art care. Its Centers of Excellence include cardiovascular care from minimally invasive heart surgery to transplantation, cancer care, and women's and children's care including The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (www.bmsch.org). The hospital is also a Level 1 Trauma Center and serves as a national resource in its ground-breaking approaches to emergency preparedness. The hospital has earned significant national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety. RWJUH has been ranked among the best hospitals in America, according to U.S.News & World Report's 2012 ranking of "America's Best Hospitals, six times and has been selected by the publication as a high performing hospital in several specialties. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital has also ranked among the nation's Best Children's Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report for two consecutive years. The American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer has rated RWJUH among the nation's best comprehensive cancer centers and the hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Center is certified by the Joint Commission to provide complex stroke care. The Leapfrog Group rated RWJUH as one of the 50 exceptional U.S. hospitals, as published in Consumers Digest magazine, and has given the hospital an "A" grade for safety and quality. Harvard University researchers, in a study commissioned by The Commonwealth Fund, identified RWJUH as one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation for clinical quality. RWJUH is also a four-time recipient of the prestigious Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence. Visit us online at www.rwjuh.edu.


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