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Vaccine Bullies & Fighting Back
During the past decade, families in the United Kingdom, Canada and America have witnessed the demonization of brave doctors and parents of vaccine injured children. It has been both sickening and frightening to watch physicians and some journalists engage in a relentless persecution of Dr. Andrew Wakefield, who first published research in 1998 examining the potential association between MMR vaccine and autism. It has become obvious that their goal is to turn him into a horrible warning to any physician who dares to investigate vaccine injury, especially regressive autism. Not satisfied with trying to destroy the doctor, who refuses to recant and defends pursuit of scientific truth, forced vaccination proponents are now acting to kill not only freedom of thought and scientific inquiry but also freedom of speech and informed consent to voluntary use of vaccines.
Exactly what was the sin that British gastroenterologist, Andrew Wakefield, M.D. committed in 1998 that made him a target for persecution? He dared to hypothesize that a subset of children may be vulnerable, for immunological reasons, to developing vaccine strain measles virus infection triggered by MMR vaccination that causes acute and chronic inflammation in the body and can lead to persistent health problems, including a form of inflammatory bowel disease and brain dysfunction manifested by autism. It is hardly a radical hypothesis. Since smallpox vaccine, evidence that vaccines can cause acute and chronic immune-mediated inflammation in the brain and other parts of the body has been well documented in the medical literature (A literature review of evidence is featured in the 2008 book "Vaccines, Autism & Chronic Inflammation: The New Epidemic.")
What has so infuriated the vaccine establishment is that the live vaccine strain viral infection mechanism not only has strong biological plausibility but has been acknowledged by physicians and scientists for decades, particularly with regard to live vaccine strain paralytic polio and death from persistent vaccine strain measles infection. In fact, vaccine strain viral infection has been associated with not only live virus polio and measles vaccine, but also with live BCG, chicken pox and, now, rotavirus vaccine. A late-breaking report at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology discusses the development of live vaccine strain rotavirus infection following rotavirus vaccination in children with immune deficiencies. The human-bovine genetic hybrid vaccine, Rotateq, for which Paul Offit, M.D.is a co-patent holder, caused diarrhea, acidosis, failure to thrive, dehydration and shock in two babies with undiagnosed immune system dysfunction within two months of vaccination. Molecular analysis of rotavirus isolates taken from the babies indicated that the rotavirus vaccine strains mutated.
All of the biological mechanisms involved in vaccine induced neuroimmune dysfunction and the biological high risk factors for suffering vaccine injury and death have not been scientifically investigated, and few methodologically sound vaccine risk studies get funded and published in the medical literature, which makes the attempt by doctors and scientists to block the search for scientific truth and limit the public's right to know and act even more repulsive. On February 26, 2009, bully boy Dr. David Salisbury, the Director of Immunization at the UK Department of Health, threatened The One Click Group, a UK internet based news service founded by Jane Bryant, that he would sue them for publishing facts about MMR vaccine risks unless One Click removes the information he wants censored and apologizes for publishing it without his permission.
On March 7, a British newspaper reported that no longer would duly elected legislators have ultimate responsibility for saying "yes" or "no" to new vaccine mandates but that the power to force vaccine use in Britain would be wielded by unelected physicians and scientists, who are members of the government's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). A day later, another British newspaper reported that many members of the JCVI have financial ties to vaccine manufacturers, including Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi Pasteur and Novartis and that the JVCI has been involved in past attempts to hide evidence that MMR vaccine can cause brain inflammation and permanent brain damage.
On March 12, a reporter writing for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation called for a "legalized type of censorship," a ban on talking about the "vaccine/autism hypothesis" because he pronounced it "the modern equivalent of falsely crying 'fire' in a crowded theatre." Pointing to opinions issued by three individuals working for the U.S. Court of Claims denying federal compensation to MMR vaccine injured autistic children as if he was referring to the tablet Moses inscribed with the Ten Commandments, bully boy Stephen Strauss demanded that legislatures "draft a law or courts should hand down a ruling prohibiting anti-vaccine promoters from claiming that vaccines cause autism."
This rabid foaming at the mouth, which is being exhibited by physicians and journalists promoting forced vaccination, would be comical if it wasn't for the decidedly Stalinist bent to their rants. Bully boys always choose to use fear and intimidation to try to control the thoughts and actions of others and those calling for censorship and punishment for exercising freedom of thought, expression and informed consent to vaccination are no exception.
But educated citizens committed to defending their right to know and freedom to decide, are acting to protect themselves. Following is listing of events in New Jersey and New York which promote vaccine education and freedom to choose:
Merck Write-In Campaign: Sponsored by the New Jersey Coalition for Vaccination Choice (NJCVC ), an Action Alert that was also published by Age of Autism, urges vaccine maker Merck to continue to market the individual measles, mumps and rubella vaccines rather than forcing parents to give their children the combination MMR vaccine. Write-In Campaign coordinator Louise Habakus says "Let's send a strong message from parents that Merck must resume manufacturing the monovalent vaccines." Click here for more information and a sample letter.
NY Vaccine Mandates & Exemption Action: New York has pending legislation to mandate HPV vaccine (A778) and Hepatitis A vaccine (A6008) as well as legislation protecting medical exemptions (A880/S2339); religious exemptions (A883/S2338); and adding philosophical exemption (A4886/S2337) to vaccine laws. Parents are organizing vaccine education campaigns for legislators and the public. Contact New Yorkers for Vaccination Information Choice (NYVIC)
Learn how important it is to fight for the right to exercise vaccine exemptions by watching an arrogant New York state attorney grill NY Mom Rita Palma about her religious beliefs concerning vaccination. For more information go to www.MyKidsM yChoice.com
March 24: In Albany, NY, the Autism Action Coalition (AAC) holds the First Autism Advocacy Day that will include a 10:30 a.m. rally and Noon meeting with state legislators to advocate for autism support services and the need for a philosophical exemption to vaccination. Click here for more information about the rally and day's events.
March 25: In New York City at 6:30 p.m., pediatrician Lawrence B. Palevsky, M.D. gives a three hour presentation on the safety and efficacy of vaccines. For more information and tickets, go to www.drpalevsky.com
Americans cannot sit back and assume that we will always be free to make choices about use of pharmaceutical products, including vaccines, that physicians and government officials invoking the "greater good" direct us to use. Censorship in science and on the internet combined with forced medical risk taking is a prescription for tyranny and will become a reality if we don't become activist citizens and stop the bully boys from taking away our right to know and freedom to choose. For more information, go to www.NVIC.org.
8 comments:
- Gavin Veasey said...
Good to see that there is a large amount of people fighting on this front.
- Joy W. said...
Monday, March 30, 2009, my daughter was told by her son's pediatrician to find another doctor since she has chosen not to have her 9 month old baby son vaccinated. They will no longer treat him based on that decision. She was told that she does not trust them and they cannot treat him based on that. Of course she trusts them or she wouldn't keep going back to them. She has always considered and followed all advice that she has received from them about his basic medical care. This is a very scary scenario, that our children can be denied basic medical attention based on our right as parents not to vaccinate.
- Chris said...
There is so much wrong with the fight against these issues, I hardly know where to begin. The real bully here is the author of this blog and all others who think like her.
The only people qualified to make medical decisions about your children are doctors. Period. You go through 8 years of medical school and then you too can have a leg to stand on in this fight.
These people are not trying to kill your kids. Sure the drug companies want to make money and perhaps they are a bit greedy but that does not mean that all vaccines are bad and that you should stop vaccinating your kids while we work the kinks out.
Vaccines are hailed as one of the greatest achievements in medical history and you all are trying to erase any good that has come from it.
You think the drug companies and doctors are using fear to intimidate you into vaccinating your kids but yet, you think people like the author of this blog calling people bullies are doing anyone any good?
Should we just stop the space program entirely because there's a chance the shuttle might blow up? Maybe you shouldn't get in your car ever again because there's a chance some drunk driver might run a red light and kill you. I guess you shouldn't let your kids go outside and play because there's a chance they might hurt themselves.
Why don't you all just stop. Take a step back and think about things fairly and rationally. If you're all "educated citizens" as this blog's author suggests, you should be able to fairly come to the conclusion that just because a few kids have died due to complications from vaccinations, doesn't mean you should keep your kids away from them.
I mean really, why vaccines? Why don't you trust doctors and scientists. Honest, hard working people, just like you. They studied hard and went through medical school so they can kill kids? See how silly that sounds?
Vaccination schedules are constantly changing and adapting. Why are there more vaccines now than ever? Gee... could it be because technology has allowed them to be invented. So if a doctor creates an AIDS vaccine, you won't send your kids to get one because you never had it? Just because it has a .0000000000001 % mortality rate? Where do you draw the line?
I agree fully that more research should be done but not with the specific goal of proving a causal link between vaccines and autism or other disorders, which seems to be the aim of this blog's author and others like her.
All this blog serves to do is to get the masses riled up against the government with baseless accusations. You know why we put down Wakefield's research? Because of the overwhelming evidence that exists to counter his supposed findings. His research was limited in scope and statistically irrelevant, not to mention the fact that he too had a financial interest in saying the things he said. If anyone should be labeled as financially motivated and greedy, it would be him.
But anyway, I'm sure you won't approve this comment so this one's just for you. Maybe you and the Chiropractor in Florida should hook up and join forces together since you seem to know so much about how vaccines work and what is and isn't safe and effective.
- Chris, from FL
- melting said...
Wow, Chris, you need help to see the dangers of vaccine. It is not casual but your opinion is. My children and grandchildren mean more to me than allowing the lethal weapon to endanger their future of living a healthy life. I am 53 years old and my generation is eat up with auto-immune disease's. If the truth was reported they are ALL from our immune systems being tampered with as infants, just when God is making the immune systems what He wants them to be. He made the perfect little infant, surely he made the immune system to handle life without mans ignorant intervention. How could God have missed such an important part of the body function and leave it to man to fix, ha, joke for sure. Anyone that can fall into that trap, like all America did for a while, needs to restudy both sides of the story. Propaganda and brain-washing for money, YES in AMERICA. It is not just the autism issue. Look deep into the ingredients in vaccines, all of them. Ugly stuff that is hard to repeat even on this computer. They all have to have a protein to grow on, go figure. Then all that junk is put into the needle, yes, true, study it out for your own good. I am so thankful people are getting busy about their health. Doctors know best, wrong, they are trained by BIG PHARMA, that means BIG BUCKS. You did not come out of the cave open your eyes. God gave us a brain to use and think and speak for ourselves, if we aren't vaccine injured. I learn from studying and I will keep studying. This vaccine issue is about logic, no rocket scientist is needed to explain it. The state of WV even has introduced a bill, HB 3069 to allow for religious and conscientious exemptions for vaccines. I pray people of this state get busy and write the representatives and have them support this bill. That would be a miracle. We have appealed a no medical exemption for our grandson in this state. He was put out of kindergarden for not having his booster of DTaP and polio. Wow, reacted in the past badly to immunizations, and doc too uneducated to exempt the poor child. Been waiting for state director to decide for him and still no answer. Have a great life. Thanks for reading and keep up the fight.
- Jack O'Sullivan said...
I hope that more people will take note of this and begin to fight harder on this. It should never have gotten to this point!
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- Tonnie. Sola said...
FAO Chris:
If this issue really were about medicine, science and public health - then I would (almost) agree with you.
You make the assumption that this blog is 'anti-vaccine'. I'm not sure that this is so. I am NOT anti-immunisation per se - nor anti-doctor: but as a child-free adult, I nonetheless want vaccines that are as safe as humanly possible for all children everywhere. You are asking people to accept risk. Fair enough. I can accept risk. I am an adult.
But Dr Wakefield and other clinicians of integrity (yes, you heard me correctly) are being given the third degree at the GMC, central London because of their refusal to recant on their research, such as it was - not because of any desire on their part to avoid risk. The Government, certain big players within the pharmaceutical industries and media magnates with an axe to grind have all sought to isolate these clinicians - Dr Wakefield in particular - because of guilelessness and honesty on their part; and also their collective refusal to bow before the idol of 'one-size-fits-all' immunisation scheduling.
Concerned citizens are not as free to discuss this in the UK media as one might suppose - the internet is, perhaps, the one 'place' where the MMR and other vaccine issues can be talked about intelligently amongst consenting adults. Why is that, do you think, Chris?
I could say a lot more - but I will just thank the Vaccine Awakening blog for being here - for now. Thanks very much, Mrs Loe Fisher.
- Chris said...
Melting: I won't just come out cut you down for mixing your religious beliefs with this issue because you are free to believe whatever you want, however you must realize that not everyone thinks like you so please don't try to preach to me about how God made us perfect from the beginning and no needle should ever pierce our skin. I could go on but this is not the time or place. Instead, I will approach this from a slightly different angle. One of the big complaints parents have bout vaccinations is that kids these days are getting too many vaccines too close together, and at too young of an age. "Their little bodies just can't take it", many people might say. Do you guys know that with a little education into immunology and how immune system responses work, you would know that our bodies, particularly as infants, are more than capable of responding to way more "foreign invaders" than the vaccines we are currently giving today. Every tiny bit of bacteria or little virus that your baby picks up needs an immune response. A few doses of vaccine at a doctor's office visit is nothing for the body to respond to. It's been a while since I read up on the specifics but I would be more than happy to share the details if anyone is interested.
Tonnie Sola:
First, let me thank you for at least discussing the issue with sound reasoning and well thought out, intelligent language. It is far too easy for random people to just post throwaway comments that do nothing to intelligently support or contradict what is being discussed.
Back on topic...
I understand what this blog is supposed to be about, the fight for informed consent. But I believe this informed consent issue is just a fancy sounding ideal for the masses to cling to. I say "the masses" to describe the average Joe and Jane American, the people searching for answers, dealing with sick children and looking for someone that fights for them and their cause. It's always fun to try and bring down "the machine", to fight "the man". The government and doctors couldn't possibly know what they're talking about or care about the safety and wellbeing of our nation's youth could they? I'm not delusional enough to think "big pharma" has nothing to do with this but they are corporations, they exist to make money and they do that by making medicine to help sick people get better and healthy people stay that way. Are the drugs more expensive than they need to be? Sure they are, but do you really believe that some chemist just tripped over the recipie for these vaccines and thought "Gee whiz, I could make a lot of money off this!" This is what I mean when I talk about thinking of things rationally and fairly. People are too quick to just declare the pharma cos and doctors to be evil. Here's a money saving tip for you: drop your health insurance and never see a doctor again. Not for a broken leg, not for cancer, nothing. Would you do that?
Lastly, about the "one size fits all" issue. It isn't one size fits all, it's one size fits 99.99999%. Any vaccine that is to be FDA approved must go through a series of clinical trials in order to prove its efficacy and to to monitor for any adverse events. The vaccine is then licensed for administration for certain ages and a schedule is created for maximum immune response. These schedules aren't arrived at by throwing darts at a calendar. Very smart and highly trained immunologists and other scientists and doctors came up with these schedules. Will some people react badly to a vaccination? Sure. Do some people react badly to other medicine they might take? Indeed they do. What's the problem with a random person here and there with a bad reaction to a vaccination?
The bottom line is this: if we allowed parents and gaurdians to dictate when and how much vaccine to get, we would have incredibly diverse levels of protection out there. We would have a lot of parents just saying no, for no real reason. Vaccination coverage rates would fall and incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases would rise. It happened in the UK when people got scared about MMR and Autism. They stopped giving MMR as much and incidence of disease rose while the incidence of Autism stayed the same. I wonder why.
Again, I applaud people like you, Tonnie, for at least attempting to discuss the issue intelligently. My problem is with the people that won't. This is why I hate this fight. Because the average Joe won't listen to reason, hates the government, hates science and then see's this blog or a news story about Autism and "the fight" and jumps in and supports the movement without realizing the big picture.
If informed consent takes off, not only will the truely concerned, smart people out there not consent to vaccinations, but other "me too", tag-along folks will say "uh yea, whatever this thing is where I don't have to get my kids shots....let's do that".
If the "make your own schedule" idea takes off, doctors won't be able to accurately forecast needed immunizations for people, schools won't be able to enforce vaccination requirements, and the public health departments (who you pay taxes for to help you out with free or cheap vaccines and other health services) will fall short of their goals, perhaps forcing immunizations programs to scale back, cut jobs, etc.
If we ban any vaccine having even the tiniest bit of thimerosal (mercury based preservative), do you realize how expensive it would be to create and purchase alternatives? Mercury is bad, true, but do you know how much is a bad amount? Do you really think the drug companies put that in there just for giggles? There is no credible evidence to suggest Thimerosal poses any health risk, certainly not in the levels found in the vaccines we use today. The only vaccine having even a significant amount are certain types of the Flu vaccine. Think before you react people. THINK!
I say this with as much respect as possible but people, by and large, are not smart enough to make these types of decisions for themselves. I'm sure an educated person would agree with me on that.
- John H said...
Your rational is illogical.
#1 Their are plenty of Doctors who agree 100% with Barbara.
#2.Sadly, there are even more doctors who DO NOT vaccinate THEIR children yet tell other parents to vaccinate their kids. No such thing as evil in this world Chris? Get a clue!
#3 You don't have to be a 'doctor' to do 'SCIENTIFIC' research. Eight years? I'm not a doctor and I have done over twenty years of 'scientific' research on vaccines and it's JUNK science meets Hollywood at best.
#4 How dare you tell people they don't have a say just because they are NOT a doctor!!!! They DO have a say OVER your damn doctor. You know why Chris? Because they are the PATIENT. Where is your head?
#5.Now let me tell you something Chris. The men who own the vaccine companies don't care 1 ioda about money. They have enough money. They want to kill 85% of the world's population, and re-engineer what's left. It's you Chris who does NOT have an 'opinion' on this because I sat in on a Club of Rome symposium and they (the people who own big pharma) not only said they would do this but the meeting was on how it would be done, and people better get a grip, grow up and face this or they WILL SOON be history literally.
#6 I could care less what you think of my attitude. It's people like you Chris that is going to get more people sick, more people killed simply because you have not a clue of what you are talking about.
#7 At least I can look at myself in the mirror and sleep at night Chris because, I'm truly trying to help my fellow person by waking them up and by NOT doing as you do. Riding on a high horse telling people like Barbara and these poor parents their crazy and have no say. I apologize not Chris, you disgust me.


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MAC seems to launch a new collaboration every week at the moment, but the latest one is definitely something I can get behind. MAC x Archie Comics – or, more specifically, MAC x Betty and Veronica! Squeal!
Launched in time to coincide with the opening of Comic-Con in San Diego tomorrow, the full colour cosmetics collection will be hitting the shelves in Spring 2013. WWD says that comic book artist Dan Parent will spend the next couple of days promoting the collaboration with in-store illustrations at MAC's Gaslamp store in San Diego, with personalised caricatures for shoppers – and there'll also be make-up artists on hand to provide looks inspired by the devilish duo.
But who needs a MAC artist when you have me? Here's what I reckon you need to look like Betty or Veronica with existing MAC products – definitely more a Veronica myself…
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Bardot-ish Betty
All teased blonde hair and pastel pink lips, with ludicrous lashes to add to the dolly-girl feel.
1) 12 Lash, £10 – natural but dramatic. And don't forget MAC Duo Adhesive, which is the best eyelash glue in the world, even if you aren't using their own branded lashes.
2) Select SPF 15 in NW15, £20.50 – pale and interesting, but flawless.
3) Lipstick in Saint Germain, £14 – perfect pastel pink.
4) Penultimate Eye Liner, £16 – this eyeliner is impossible to mess up – perfect for a thick swoop along the lids.
Vampish Veronica
Matching lips to nails is a total guilty pleasure of mine, and Veronica's.
5) 2 Lash, £10 – super-long and subtly sexy. Good old Ronnie.
6) Nail Lacquer in Morange, £10 – the perfect tomato red, which just so happens to go perfectly with black hair.
7) Lipstick in Morange, £14 – matchy matchy, nice and bright.
8) Matchmaster SPF 15 in 1.0, £25 – Veronica is equally pale and interesting and this foundation is neato, with a soft-focus finish for any comic-strip super-heroine.


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Henry Schein, Inc.HSIC is expected to report fourth-quarter 2017 results on Feb 20.
Last quarter, the company missed earnings estimates by 3.3%. However, Henry Schein's earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the past four quarters, at an average of 1.5%.
Let's see how things are shaping up prior to this announcement.
Factors at Play
Henry Schein's third-quarter 2017 results were quite impressive, recording growth across all four segments - Dental, Animal Health, Medical and Technology and Value-Added Services. Geographically, the company gained traction in North America and overseas. We expect a similar trend in the fourth quarter.
Favorable Dental Business Trends : The company's strategy to expand digital dentistry globally is encouraging. We are also upbeat about management's expectations of at least low single-digit growth in North America's dental consumable merchandise market in the second half of 2017. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter total revenues of $3.31 billion reflects an increase of 6.1% from the year-ago quarter.
The company banks on digital dentistry, which is part of its strategic plan. Henry Schein is busy promoting digital workflows for general dentistry as well as dental specialties. Starting Sep 1, 2017, the company started selling the full range of Dentsply Sirona dental equipment across North America, including the leading CEREC CAD/CAM restoration system. This is expected to boost the top line to a considerable extent. Henry Schien will also continue to represent products from Planmeca, A-dec, Midmark, 3Shape and 3M as well as the dental equipment and consumer product lines of its longstanding partner Danaher under the KaVo Kerr brands.
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Solid Animal Health Portfolio : We are optimistic about the well-diversified Animal Health product portfolio featuring software, diagnostic equipment, and surgical instruments. The solid product offerings have been driving growth domestically as well as globally.
Notably, during the fourth quarter, Henry Schein acquired Merritt Veterinary Supplies and integrated it into its Animal Health business. Merritt has 4,500 veterinary clinics in Eastern United States, with a strong presence in the Southeastern part of the nation. The company offers a comprehensive line of products, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and equipment. However, according to Henry Schein, this acquisition will drive earnings post 2017.
Growing Medical Business : Henry Schein is consistently working on boosting its Medical segment. Notably, worldwide Medical revenues rose 8% year over year in the last reported third quarter. In October, the company inked an agreement with Cerebral Assessment Systems to distribute Cognivue. This is the first computerized cognitive assessment screening device cleared by the FDA for the detection of early signs of dementia. We believe this development will bolster growth for the company in the field of mental cognitive diseases.
In the same month, the company announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Terason to distribute the latter's uSmart 3200T NexGen. This development remains part of Henry Schein Medical's Emergency Medical Services business.
Broad Distribution Network : We are also upbeat about the company's widespread distribution network. Apart from North America and Europe, the company has presence in Australia and New Zealand as well as in emerging nations like China, Brazil, Israel, Czech Republic and Poland.
On the flip side, Henry Schein's disappointing gross and operating margin performance over the past few quarters due to higher cost of sales and expenses is a matter of concern.
This apart, currency fluctuations and a tough competitive landscape add to the woes. Also, the entry of group purchasing organizations (GPOs) in the United States has intensified competition.
Overall, Henry Schein expects 2017 EPS in the range of $3.59-$3.61, reflecting 8-9% growth from the 2016 adjusted EPS figure of $3.31.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively show that Henry Schein is likely to beat earnings this quarter. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. That is not the case here as you will see below.
Zacks ESP : Henry Schein has an Earnings ESP of -0.94%. This is because the Most Accurate estimate is pegged at 96 cents while the Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at 97 cents.
Zacks Rank : Henry Schein carries a Zacks Rank #3, which increases the predictive power of ESP. However, an ESP of -0.94% makes surprise prediction difficult.
Nonetheless, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter 2017 adjusted earnings of 97 cents, reflects a rise of 3.2% year over year.
Stocks Worth a Look
Here are a few medical stocks worth considering as they have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this quarter.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals AMPH has an Earnings ESP of +264.7% and a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank Stocks Here .
Audro Biotech, Inc. ADRO has an Earnings ESP of +2.8% and a Zacks Rank #3.
The Cooper Companies, Inc. COO has an Earnings ESP of +0.2% and a Zacks Rank #3.
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Two developments are making it clear that the Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) administration and the technocrats who fill its ranks must not only shift gear on the economy, but shift into high gear before it's too late.
First is the adoption earlier this week of maximum residue levels for the leanness-enhancement drug ractopamine by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which is likely to result in a decision by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to end its ongoing legislative boycott of a vote on the import of US beef products containing the agent.
The US side, which has made resolving the dispute over ractopamine a sine qua non for the resumption of long-stalled Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) negotiations, is now hoping that the Ma administration will be able to pass the bill allowing the imports. Once this is out of the way, there would be no reason why TIFA talks could not resume, US officials have told this newspaper in private.
The other development is the continued deterioration of the nation's economic indicators, epitomized by a revised GDP growth forecast for this year by Citibank, which trimmed its prediction to 2.8 percent, from 3.3 percent in May, saying the figure could be revised downwards again should the situation fail to improve. This is a pretty bad drop from the prediction of 4.51 percent GDP growth made a year ago and the gloomy economic prospects make the state of the economy during the Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) era --— often the point of comparison for the Ma government — look healthy in contrast.
It is clear, therefore, that more drastic and imaginative economic policies will be needed to revive the economy.
However, accelerating the pace of economic liberalization with China, Ma's turnkey approach to improving the economy, just won't do. What is needed is for Taiwan to quickly realize that some of its economic policies are in dire need of modernization and that failure to address the problem will leave Taiwan well behind its regional competitors.
One important first step would be to quickly deal with the TIFA, which anyway is a relatively unambitious plan, and immediately aim for the real goal, which is the signing of a free-trade agreement (FTA) between the two economies.
If, as Ma argued, signing the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) with China opened the door to future FTAs with other regional economies, one can only imagine how signing an FTA with the US would embolden other countries, including major economies, to follow suit.
Beyond those first steps, Taiwan must really start making the adjustments that will make it possible for it to become a member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which many analysts regard as the future model for regional, if not global, economic cooperation (for the time being, China has not been invited to join the yet-to-be-formed framework, mostly because it constantly violates the rules it had agreed to play by upon joining the WTO).
Ma's recent comments on the possibility of Taiwan joining the TPP are disheartening and a sign that his administration has yet to fully appreciate the importance of the changes that need to be made. A little while ago, Ma said Taiwan would not be ready to do so for another decade; he has since revised that prediction to eight years. This is way too long and highlights a lack of willingness that Taiwan simply cannot afford. US officials, many of whom would be supportive of Taiwan's entry into the TPP, are confident that Taipei could make the needed adjustments well before then. Some members of the US Congress have even gone on record calling for Washington's support on the issue.


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In a dream world, being productive would be something we all know how to do in our sleep. It seems we're all trying to be efficient superhumans who consistently excel at life. Sure, it sounds amazing, but the reality is perfection is impossible. We're all dealing with distractions, which makes staying focused so damn hard sometimes. Especially, for instance, when you have one more hour on the clock at work and your bed is practically shouting your name (yet feels so far away).
Tons of things get in the way of your focus, but remember: You are in control of how you respond. Thankfully, we don't have to play this concentration game alone. There are healthy supplements on the market that will aid in pivoting your brain back into focus mode. Many of them also reduce anxiety and will make you feel calmer and more relaxed, which is perfect for productivity. We tapped health experts who have a wealth of knowledge on supplements and the right ones to take. Mike Roussell, Ph.D., co-founder of Neutein and Neuro Coffee; Suzie Welsh, the founder and CEO of supplement company Binto; and Jeffrey Gladd, MD, member of the vitamin company Care/of's scientific advisory board, spelled out the supplements they support for dodging brain fog for good. Ahead are the 14 best supplements for focus.
Are you admittedly addicted to coffee but not a fan of the jitters that come along with caffeine? These supplements reduce those jumpy side effects while helping you hone in your focus. "This is an amino acid found in green tea that can increase feelings of calmness and creativity," explains Roussell.
Consider this stuff brain food. According to Welsh, DHA actually makes up 25% of the fat in the brain, which is critical to its function, cognitive health, and activity, which in turn, studies show, helps with focus. "DHA is critical for optimal brain function and health as we grow and age, and especially during pregnancy or while breastfeeding," Welsh reiterates.
This is an adaptogenic herb that has been tied to relieving stress for ages. "Studies have shown that Rhodiola can help enhance mental function and improve energy, particularly in people who are experiencing stress," Gladd explains. "Consider this herbal supplement as an alternative to caffeine as a way of supporting focus."
When I start my days with a big cup of coffee, easing into work mode feels easier. There's a reason for that. According to Roussell, caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive drug in the world. "It stimulates alertness by blocking adenosine receptors in your body," he explains. Being alert goes hand in hand with feeling focused.
Gladd also stands behind caffeine. "Caffeine is the most popular choice when it comes to energy-boosting stimulants, and its health benefits are strong," he says. "It can enhance mental function and improve energy. That said, many people suffer from caffeine intolerance, and consuming it can cause them to experience irritability, anxiety, and insomnia." So read on for even more healthy alternatives.
Magnesium is widely used for setting the mind into a calmer, more relaxed state. So if you're looking for a dose of chill, this calming supplement will zen you out as well as aid in concentration. "This is helpful for those who may suffer from ADHD or ADD," Welsh points out. "When using magnesium, you can relax and focus more easily."
Roussell credits this compound as a stimulant that goes through different pathways in your body, like dopamine. However, you won't experience uncontrollable jitters, increased heart rate, or feelings of anxiety that regular caffeine may give you.
Besides the fact that B12 aids your DNA synthesis, red blood cell formation, and a healthy nervous system, it zeroes in on your focus. "B12 is often used to fight fatigue and help with energy," Welsh says. "B12 is one of the essential B vitamins needed for healthy metabolism and brain function. This includes focus."
"Stress causes an increase of cortisol in the body, which can lead to that intense fight-or-flight feeling," Gladd describes. "The feeling is important for situations when we're in danger, but not so much when we experience stress daily, and who doesn't? Ashwagandha, another adaptogen, has been shown to help protect the body from the toxic effects of stress on the brain."
This is a bottle of all-natural, plant-based ingredients that zaps distraction. "It increases focus after two hours of taking it, as well as improving sustained focus with daily use," explains Roussell. "Neutein works by reducing oxidative stress in the brain, allowing it to function in an optimal way."
Probiotics are like magic pills for good gut health. Welch calls the gut the body's second brain, and if that's thrown off, so is our mental health, aka our focus. "[The gut] produces many of the same neurotransmitters as the brain does, like serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid, all of which play a key role in regulating mood," explains Welsh. "In fact, studies show that 90% of serotonin is made in the digestive tract." For brain focus, Welsh recommends that you find probiotic supplements that have lactobacillus and bifidobacterium in them.
B Vitamins
B vitamins, including B12, aid with focus. These vitamins generally promote a healthy nervous system and positive mood. However, Gladd brings up the fact that it's important to supplement these vitamins with a healthy diet. "Ideally, our B vitamin needs are satisfied by a diet rich in a wide variety of whole foods, and a healthy digestive tract with allows us to absorb nutrients effectively," Gladd explains. "Sadly many of us suffer from dietary insufficiencies or digestive issues, so vitamin B supplementation might be a useful option for rebalancing the body to help support better focus and higher energy levels."
Rhodiola Rosea
This is another plant-based adaptogen option that'll do nothing but good for your body and stress levels. Roussell says Rhodiola Rosea has been shown to reduce mental fatigue during periods of high stress, which in turn helps improve focus.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
In addition to the aforementioned DHA, EPA is another fatty acid that's crucial for boosting focus and optimal brain function. "Many people don't get enough EPA and DHA just through their diets, so adding a supplement to your daily regimen can help provide an edge in mental focus," Gladd says.
Chaga Mushroom
This is an organic coffee alternative. If you're trying to minimize your caffeine intake, try this out. "Most people enjoy the taste and say they feel a boost in energy or focus," Gladd says.
Other Helpful Ways to Stay Focused
Gladd is a proponent of exercise and a healthy diet free of processed foods, baked goods, and sugar, which will slow you down. "Start to pay closer attention to how your body and mind feel, and notice if your brain is asking for a pause. Let your brain take a break when it needs one," he suggests. "Starting a meditation practice can also help with daytime relaxation as well as restful sleep. Consider some of these supplements as a way help improve energy levels. Then channel that drive into a new fitness routine." Welsh adds that you must, must stay hydrated with at least 72 ounces of water per day.
She also believes it all boils down to a balanced diet. "Food is medicine," she says, and you should try to eat small, frequent, and healthy meals throughout the day. "Hunger prevents you from focusing and it diminishes brain power. By eating well, like a balanced diet that includes plants, fiber, complex carbs, protein, and fats, you'll be able to maintain that focus throughout your workday. Oils, nuts, and fish, especially salmon, are full of DHA that you need for brain function." Sometimes, it's as simple as taking a walk. "Getting up and going for a walk can clear your mind and help you focus," she explains. "A change of scenery is always a good idea. Or move on to another task if you can. Sometimes just mixing up the work does wonders!"
In terms of exercise, Welsh highly recommends running, walking, and yoga because these force you to confront your thoughts and clear your mind. On the other hand, Roussell suggests trying high-intensity workouts. "Doing a short bout of intense exercise, like interval training, can help stimulate your brain so that it is ready to work and focus. This also helps reduce stress hormones that can impair your ability to focus. Also, cut back on TV. I find that cutting down on screen time, especially for bedtime, helps me sleep better through the night and makes me feel ready to face the day with focus in the morning." Speaking of sleep, here's Roussell's suggestion: "Getting seven to nine hours of sleep is an essential step for maintaining clear and sustained focus during the day," he says. "Your brain doesn't work as fast or as well when you are sleep-deprived."
You've got this.
Be sure to consult a healthcare professional before incorporating supplements into your routine.


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Queen Mary University of London is dedicated to the public good, pursuing the creation and dissemination of knowledge to the highest international standards, thereby transforming wider society and the lives of our students and staff.
Queen Mary's new Strategy was developed following widespread discussion within the QMUL community. Queen Mary has changed rapidly as an institution in recent years. The invitation in 2012 to join the Russell Group, the change in legal name to "Queen Mary University of London", and the decision to exercise degree-awarding powers all signify an institution of increasing confidence and achievement. Much has changed also in the environment in which we operate. Minimisation of risk is no longer sensible or viable as a sole approach; the new imperative is the creative management of risk to meet our academic aspirations.
These changes in stature and context inform our approach to the setting of ambitions for the coming years. We build on a definition of the continuing purpose of a university – the creation and dissemination of knowledge – and re-commit to the principle that the benefits of a university education are both individual and societal, and both material and intangible. We recognise the defining and differentiating characteristic of QMUL as an institution equally committed to the achievement of the highest international standards in education and research, and to the service of its local communities through public engagement and the promotion of opportunity to individuals less favoured by financial or social background. And we make commitments to the individuals and organisations we serve and with whom we work:
- To our students, we commit to the provision of a personalised, research-informed education, designed both to promote personal development and to transmit the skills needed for a rewarding career.
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We pride ourselves on public engagement. Exemplifying our commitment to public engagement, QMUL became the first university to be awarded the Gold Engage Watermark by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE).
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Sigi, Central Sulawesi, - Rector of the State Islamic Institute (IAIN) of Palu, Central Sulawesi, Prof. Dr. H Sagaf S Pettalongi MPd stated that the college he leads continues to meet the needs of the community.
"Increased facilities and infrastructure owned by IAIN Palu, automatically is an effort to answer the needs of the community," said Rector IAIN Palu Prof. Dr. H Sagaf S Pettalongi MPd when submitting a report on the inauguration of IAIN Palu school building, Pombewe Village, Biromaru District, Sigi, Friday.
Prof. Sagaf Pettalongi saidd the inauguration of two lecture buildings is one of the great history that was born from the commitment and seriousness of the state Islamic college he leads to the intellectual life of the nation.
One of the problems faced by State Islamic Religious Colleges (PTKIN) including IAIN Palu is not just to provide access to the community to gain knowledge in universities but also to build intelligence and community skills to compete.
Therefore, said Prof. Sagaf Pettalongi, IAIN Palu seeks to improve the quality for the improvement of competitiveness in the direction and orientation of the development of the college he leads.
"Quantitatively, IAIN Palu students are increasing, due to the support and availability of infrastructure and infrastructure," said Prof. Sagaf Pettalongi. He stated the inauguration of two lecture building became the beginning of lecturing process in Sigi.
This Education Management Expert thanked Central Sulawesi Governor Longki Djanggola and Regent Sigi Mohammad Irwan Lapatta who has helped the development of the college he leads. Furthermore, he describes the entire student of IAIN Palu until 2017 is approximately 5,050 people. IAIN Palu targets new admissions by 2018 to reach 2,000 people.
General Director of Islamic Education at the Ministry of Religious Affairs Kamaruddin Amin inaugurated three-story two lecture buildings at the Palu State Islamic Institute (IAIN) in Pombewe Village, Biromaru Sub-district, Sigi Regency, Friday, March 9, 2018.
Kamaruddin Amin was accompanied by Officials Representing Central Sulawesi Governor Siti Norma Mardjanu, Regent Sigi Mohammad Irwan Lapatta and Rector IAIN Palu Prof. Dr. H Saggaf Pettalongi. Ceremonial inauguration began at 09.00 pm and also attended by IAIN Palu students, village heads, community leaders and villagers adjacent to the campus.


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ACQUIRE '97 (The Holy Grail of ACQUIRE)
The information below, and the pictures attached were found from Knut-Michael Wolf who is a game designer, game developer, and game expert from Germany. They are used with his permission:
"Schmidt-Spiele of Germany had planned the release of a new ACQUIRE for 1997. Unfortunately they went bankrupt, so only a few prototypes were made. (Schmidt-Spiele of today is a different company than that of yesterday.) ACQUIRE '97 was played on a different game-board. It was an idea by Belgian games-inventor, Roland Siegers, who at that time was responsible for the Schmidt game line. Sid Sackson had agreed to this variant. The spaces on the board were numbered from A-1 to E-6 only, but there were four copies of each space! The four A-1 spaces were placed in the center of the board, the E-6 spaces in the four corners." KMW
The following excerpts are from conversations with Roland Siegers, the creator of Acquire '97. These conversations transpired through email between August 31st and September 4th, 2012.
"For the toy fair in Nürnberg in 1997 just a few prototypes were made. The rules just exist as photocopy. Only the cards were produced, but the cards disappeared in the last days of surviving from Schmidt. Concerning the prototypes: I think 10, maybe 12, were made. I really don't know what happened to them. I suppose that the rare prototypes were destroyed. The only "complete" prototypes were "owned" by Knut Michael Wolf, maybe Bärbel Schmitz and me, as far as I know. Concerning the rules: I will send you today the rules, in German of course. At first I have to scan every page."
(A translation of these rules to English would be very much appreciated by anyone who is up for the task.)
"Concerning the dialog I have with Sid Sackson during this time: it was really funny. I saw him every year during New York toy fairs. He was pleased as I discuss with him over this variant and he agreed immediately to go ahead. This was the last time I saw him. It was only my idea and Sid says to me "Why did I not have this idea?" Anyhow, ACQUIRE is Sid Sackson's game and I just made a variant of the game." Roland Siegers
The box looks the same as the 1993 Schmidt Spiel edition except for a red label in the top left corner that reads, "New Edition." The layout of the board created four quadrants on the board that all had the same tile designations. The game did not include the plastic grid to hold the buildings in place which was used in the 1993 edition. Without the plastic grid the buildings would have been susceptible to movement during game play. Playing cards were used for tile designation, but there were four cards with the same square designation. The player had to decide in which quadrant they wanted to place their building.
The board has 120 squares (10 rows of 12 squares). Each quadrant has 30 squares. This essentially increases the odds of mergers to 1 in 30 instead of 1 in 108 as in the normal game of ACQUIRE. With mergers becoming more frequent, cash flow is increased during the game. The quadrants also help to keep all players involved in the game by decreasing their odds of having a hand of cards that are all away from the action of the game.
The future of ACQUIRE was almost hatched in this plan by Roland Siegers to create ACQUIRE '97 or "Quadrant ACQUIRE" and would have been well received by a fan base that is yearning for more from the game. Due to Mr. Siegers fantastic ingenuity, ACQUIRE fans can always hope for the "Holy Grail of ACQUIRE." It would be impossible to imagine what a copy of this edition would bring on the open market.
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Retail sales of towable RVs remained flat in April, up just 2.9%, while year-over-year registrations for the first four months rose 4.5%, RVBUSINESS.com has reported.
According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed:
- Travel trailer sales increased 6% in April and 6.6% year-to-date.
- Fifth-wheel registrations edged down 0.2% for the month and were up 2.6% through April.
- Folding camping trailer sales dropped 13.9% in April and 6.8% year-to-date.
- April park model sales were off 4.8% and 4.4% for the first four months.
Thor Industries Inc. remained the towable leader year-to-date with a 37% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. at 21%.
By segment for the first four months, Thor was No. 1 in travel trailers with a 34.8% share, fifth-wheels with a 53.6% share and park models with a 21% share.
Forest River was the folding camping trailer leader with a 33.5% share.


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The concept report is an overview of the Green Loop, its objectives and design principles. It was adopted with the West Quadrant and Southeast Quadrant Plans for the Central City.
Excerpts taken from the Innovation Fund Proposal
Memo outlining the rationale for building heights in the West Quadrant
Adopted by resolution on March 5, 2015, the West Quadrant Plan addresses long-range land use, urban design, transportation, environmental and economic development issues for areas of the Central City west of the Willamette River
Amendments for consideration at the March 5, 2015 City Council Hearing; the public is welcome to testify on any amendment included in this list
Draft recommended by the Planning and Sustainability Commission to City Council for adoption by non-binding resolution. A public hearing on the draft will be held February 4, 2015 and public testimony is welcome.
Presentation shared at the December 9, 2014 Work Session on the West Quadrant Plan
Handouts given to Commissioners at the December 9, 2014 Work Session on the West Quadrant Plan
Materials for the December 9, 2014 PSC Work Session on the West Quadrant Plan. The public is welcome to attend the work session, but testimony will not be taken at the meeting.
Presentation shared at the October 21, 2014 Work Session on the West Quadrant Plan
Handouts provided to PSC Commissioners at the October 21, 2014 Work Session.
Materials for the October 21, 2014 PSC Work Session on the West Quadrant Plan. The public is welcome to attend the work session, but testimony will not be taken at this meeting.
Contains the Stakeholder Advisory Committee co-chairs letter, minority report memo, minority reports, and staff briefing memo.
Presentation shared at the August 12, 2014 Planning and Sustainability Commission Briefing on the West Quadrant Plan.
Proposed Draft for consideration by the Planning and Sustainability Commission (PSC). Draft to be discussed at the PSC hearing (public testimony welcome) on September 9, 2014.
Revised draft for discussion at the final meeting of the SAC on July 21, 2014.
First draft of the compiled West Quadrant Plan. Revised version will be posted on July 11, 2014 for discussion at the July 21 SAC meeting.
Summary report of outreach efforts during the Plan Development Phase of the West Quadrant Planning Process.
Presentation boards from the March 10 open house
Draft map showing proposed building heights and view corridors in the West Quadrant
Draft district plans presented at the March 10 open house for the Pearl District, Old Town/Chinatown, Downtown, the West End, Goose Hollow, South Downtown/University and South Waterfront.
Ten Concept Layer Maps for the West Quadrant outlining land uses, supporting infrastructure and transportation concepts
Flyer advertising the March 10, 2014 West Quadrant Plan Open House at which staff will present draft long-range plans for the seven districts within the quadrant and a Willamette River Central Reach Urban Design Concept.
These initial discussion drafts are intentionally incomplete and should be considered a starting place for discussion.
These initial discussion drafts are intentionally incomplete and should be considered a starting place for discussion.
Map of historic landmarks, districts and Historic Resources Inventory properties within the Central City boundary.
Feedback highlights compiled from numerous sources outside of SAC meetings
Informational sheet about the working group's purpose, composition, and timeline
A packet of draft concept maps related to transit, pedestrian, motor vehicle (car, freight), and bicycle movement in the West Quadrant
This Concept presents a draft system of connections and public spaces that unites streetscape design with adjacent land uses and building forms
A workbook proposing draft concept layers for the West Quadrant, including Land Use, Street and Development Character, Open Space and Green Systems.
A booklet of maps showing combined ideas from the West Quadrant Charrette held on June 10-14
During the Charrette on June 10-14 this atlas of maps was used as a reference guide and shows existing conditions in the West Quadrant.
A pdf file of maps produced during the Charrette June 10-14 that was presented at the Open House on June 14.
A summary document with responses from the survey conducted March 5 - May 10, 2013.
Compiled from public events and discussions in the beginning phases of the West Quadrant Plan, this report groups ideas and will inform the West Quadrant Charrette.
Developed from the Goose Hollow events held in December 2012, the urban design principles and concept layers will inform continuing work in the West Quadrant.
A summary report of the results from two events held in March 2013 for the Old Town/Chinatown area of the West Quadrant.
Check out this one page schedule outlining all the events during the West Quadrant Charrette Week (June 10-14, 2013). This event will put together all the ideas from the issues and opportunities phase and create concepts for the whole area.
An agenda for an issues and opportunities work session with the larger Downtown community on May 2, 2013
A guide for the approach to public involvement efforts for the West Quadrant Plan.
A summary of results from the Goose Hollow planning events in December 2012.
A presentation from the March 8 event, including slides from City staff.
A presentation from the March 8 event, including slides from Peggy Moretti.
A summary of issues and opportunities for early conversations in the West Quadrant Plan process.
A short report summarizing issues and opportunities for the March 2013 events in Old Town/Chinatown.
An agenda for the Charrette on March 15, 2013.
An agenda for the Forum on March 8, 2013.
A one-page flyer outlining the West Quadrant Plan
An accompanying appendix for the report on Goose Hollow planning events in December 2012.
Come and participate in the Old Town/Chinatown Planning Events in March!
A pdf packet with agenda, flyer, summary and presentations from the Goose Hollow Charrette on 12/12 (revised Jan 2013)
Existing Conditions Maps for the Goose Hollow events in December 2012
Come and participate in the Goose Hollow Planning Events in December!


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Welcome to EasyPark
City of Manchester, NH
The EasyPark device is an in-vehicle parking meter that allows you to pay for parking without walking to and from a parking meter.
EasyPark enforcement hours at on/off street meters is 8am-8pm Monday to Friday and 10am-8pm Saturday on Elm St. only.
If you are using your device on Saturday, PLEASE use the Saturday zone on your EasyPark device.
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EasyPark must be placed IN your vehicle to avoid a citation:
► passenger side window
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If you receive a citation, please visit www.manchesternh.gov/parking and click on the link /Departments/Parking/Citation-Review-Form. You can also stop by the Parking Division office at 25 Vine St. or the Ordinance Violations Bureau at City Hall.
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Hello Everyone!!!! I'm back after a short vacation to my hometown Mangalore. Shortly, I will put up a post chronicling my Mangalore tour. I cannot put in words what an awesome tour it was, I am still reminiscing the memories. And on returning to Mumbai, it was back to the usual grind; office work, sorting out the vacation laundry and a pile of other stuff. With all this blogging has taken a hit for a while now. Worry not, my dearies, I am back now with a whole load of sumptuous recipes from Mangalore and much more ready to flood your inbox shortly. Also, I want to say a big thank you to all of you who have written on email and on the facebook page enquiring on where I was all the while. Thanks a ton guys, for all the love and support you have shown to the bog. And a special thank you to my friend Stephane from My French Heaven for writing and asking about my next post. Do check his wonderful blog here
As is the case with most holidays, we ate and ate and traveled and tanned. One resolution we made on the way back home was go light on the food (no prizes for guessing why… Lol) over the next few days. That is perhaps why, you will see a nearly stir-fry dish making it to the blog today. But, to understand today's recipe you need to understand a cuisine called Indo-Chinese. A cuisine that's perhaps a cross between the Indian taste and Chinese stir fry. Honestly, any Indian would swear by this; proof of which is the millions and millions of carts (and small dingy restaurants) with their trademark glaring red colour and signs saying "Authentic Chinese served here". One of the most famous dishes of the Indo-Chinese is the Chicken Manchurian very simply bite sized chicken bits covered in a batter deep fried and thrown into a tangy sauce. But folks, the only way to stay in the game is through product diversification and so, considering the huge Indian appetite for vegetarian food all sorts of vegetarians options started coming up, the most famous among them being "Gobhi (cauliflower) Manchurian" and followed closely by "Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Manchurian". For today, the humble baby corn basks in glory.
We had it with Sichuan Fried Rice. But goes well with steamed rice as well.
Baby corn Manchurian
Baby corn Manchurian
12-15 Babycorn, diced into bite sized pieces
1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
7-8 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
2 Tablespoons Soya Sauce
2 tablespoons, tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon white pepper powder
3 tablespoon cornflour and some more for the gravy
2 tablespoons oil, some more for frying
1 cup vegetable stock/ or plain water
Salt to taste
- Cut the babycorn into bite sized pieces. Coat them with cornflour and keep for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the baby corn till just about a golden brown. Remove and drain on an absorbent paper. Sprinkle very little salt and some white pepper powder powder and keep aside.
- Now, heat the remaining 2 tablespoon oil and add in the garlic. Saute till reddish brown.
- Add the onions and saute. Once done, ad the soya sauce and tomato ketchup. Stir for a minute.
- Add the baby corn and mix well so that the sauces cover them well.
- Add in the stock or water and let it boil. Meanwhile, dissolve the remaining cornflour in some water and keep aside.
- Once the stock comes to a boil, add in the dissolved cornflour and stir well
- Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.


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Ty Lawson has found a new home with the Houston Rockets, after the Nuggets traded him days after he was arrested on his second DUI this year.
Now that he's no longer on the team, Denver Nuggets team president Josh Kroenke recently opened up about the guard's drinking problem.
While speaking with Yahoo Sports, Kroenke says Lawson's drinking was so bad… it was affecting his day job.
"He always had an affinity for burning the candle at both ends," he said. "We want to give our players freedom to be young guys as well. We're not going to be drill sergeants. But we want our guys to be able to handle their personal lives on their own.
"Ty … there were times when he was better than others. But, the problems have been there for several years, going back to when we were having a lot of on-court success. I don't want to go back too far. There were just a lot of times where you were at practice and you just know. You could smell it. You know there is probably deeper issues than he would probably let on."
Since being arrested in Los Angeles earlier this month, Lawson has entered a 30-day treatment program in Malibu, Calif., after which he's been ordered to use a stationary blood-alcohol monitoring device … in his DUI case in Denver, stemming from an arrest in January.
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When I was a young man, I served as an infantryman in the Korean War. Many of my fellow soldiers died around me, but in the end we prevented the unification of Korea under a totalitarian dictatorship because we fought for democracy.
That war was the result of aggressive behavior on the part of North Korea, which was subsequently joined by the newly established People's Republic of China under then-Chinese leader Mao Zedong (毛澤東). China entered the war in October 1950, leading to a major conflict with pitched battles that lasted until the armistice in July 1953.
What also significantly contributed to the start of that war was a statement by then-US secretary of state Dean Acheson that Korea lay outside the US' Asian defense perimeter. This led former North Korean leader Kim Il-sung to believe that the US would not intervene if he invaded South Korea.
Why am I raising this issue now? Because at the present, the US is deciding on whether to sell advanced weapons to Taiwan and on its military posture in East Asia in the face of a rising China. While the US does need to engage China to encourage it to take a responsible stance toward its neighbors, it should also be emphasized that the US needs to draw clear lines in the sand, so that Beijing fully understands Washington's position.
One of those lines is to make clear that the US is committed to Taiwan's defense. As elaborated in the Taiwan Relations Act, this requires that the US "provide Taiwan with arms of a defensive character," adding that it needs "to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan."
At present, the US government is going through the final stages of its decisionmaking process on the sale of advanced F-16C/D aircraft as well as an upgrade of the existing F-16A/Bs Taiwan operates. This decision will be based on the growing threat posed by the People's Liberation Army, which has built up its forces across the Taiwan Strait with advanced aircraft, resulting in a major cross-strait military imbalance. It will also be based on the economic benefits to the US in terms of jobs and manufacturing capabilities; certainly a key argument in times of economic downturn.
However, last but not least, the US needs to make clear it is committed to the continued existence of Taiwan as a free and democratic nation. Mixed signals like those of Acheson in the early 1950s would have disastrous consequences. The sale of the F-16C/Ds would be a first step. Beefing up the US' forward presence in East Asia is another.
However, an even more important step would be to start treating Taiwan as a normal country in its own right. For too long the US has clung to the "one China" policy, which dates back 40 years. The US needs to bring Taiwan out of its externally imposed political isolation.
The Taiwanese have made a momentous transition from an authoritarian regime under former dictator Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石), who claimed he would "recover" China, to a vibrant Taiwanese democracy that began to take shape under former president Lee Teng-hui (李登輝).
Don't the people of Taiwan deserve a US adjustment of its policies to reflect this new situation, bringing Taiwan in from the cold? To do that, the US needs to safeguard their hard-earned democracy and ensure their freedoms and security by giving them the means to defend themselves.


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Looks like the blueberry ginger ice cream was a hit! Some of you have already tried it, and I'm so glad to hear I'm not the only one who flipped out. Since we're on a dessert roll, I thought I'd share another sweet treat that I created this weekend in preparation for July 4th.
Yep, J4 is tomorrow: oh, how the summer is flying. The holiday won't really exist for me, because my physics final is on Friday and I have two take home tests to tackle before then. Such is summer class! But I sincerely hope that most of you are not taking physics, and that you're planning to do something fun tomorrow. When this holiday was approaching last year, I cobbled together a post featuring 12 CR recipes that are suitable for Independence Day celebrations. Most of them were savory–sweet potato and edamame burgers, for example, or my cheesy stuffed peppers. This year, I'm featuring one little recipe, but it's a good one: a red, white, and blue dessert that's as delicious as it is festive.
This dessert is sort of a hybrid: it's half decadent trifle, and half healthy parfait. The inspiration came from one of my favorite simple raw desserts, which I posted way back when: berries and (raw) whipped cream. Additional inspiration came from my friend Heathy, who is the queen of raw desserts in general, but has a very special flair for puddings, mousses, and parfaits. She's taught me a lot about thickening, which fats to use in which proportions, and how to sweeten these blended desserts to perfection. And the coconut pudding in this recipe—half of which is blended with blueberries, half of which is plain—pays homage to the many mousses I've seen on her site!
I use Irish moss in the pudding here. If you missed my post on how to work with this stuff, you can get a full, DIY tutorial here. Irish moss requires some work, but it's fun to play around with, and it can help to lighten up raw puddings (which are often very heavy on the nuts). It can be found online (Amazon has it, as do many other purveyors), but if you're not ready to handle it, fear not: you can also use chia gel, which is simply 4 tbsp chia seeds and 1 1/4 cups water, left to thicken up. That's it! If neither of those options is for you, I suggest playing around with silken tofu; you may need to experiment with proportions, but you'll get there!
The rest of the pudding is as easy and as wonderful as can be: fresh, pitted cherries and a buckwheat/goji sprinkle (which is optional). Summer never tasted so sweet.
Raw, Vegan Red, White, and Blue Mini Trifles (Coconut and Blueberry Coconut Pudding Trifles with Fresh Cherries)
Serves 4
1 can full fat, organic coconut milk
1/3 cup cashews
1 tsp chia seeds
1/2 cup irish moss gel (instructions here) or chia seed gel
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or contents of 1 vanilla bean)
1 cup blueberries
1/4 – 1/3 cup agave syrup or maple syrup (sweeten to taste; you can also use stevia)
1 1/2 cups pitted, halved cherries
Optional: 1/4 cup buckwheat cereal, cacao nibs, nuts, goji berries, or whatever else you like as a topping; I used my raw, vegan cheater's granola with gojis in place of raisins!
1. Blend the coconut milk, cashews, chia seeds, agave, vanilla, and Irish moss gel in a high speed blender till very smooth.
2. Transfer half of the mixture to a container. Blend the other half with 1 cup blueberries. If it's too soupy/thin, add another tablespoon or two of the Irish moss/chia gel. You now have two puddings: one white, one blue! Stick them in the fridge for a few hours to thicken up.
3. After the puddings thicken, set up 4 small glasses. Layer a small amount of the white pudding in the bottom of the glass. Add a generous layer of cherries. Now layer on some of the blueberry pudding. Top it off with some of the white pudding and a sprinkle of goji berries, buckwheat, cacao nibs, granola, or another favorite topper. Make sure to use even amounts of the puddings as you go along, so as not to run out! When you finish the process, serve the puddings cool. They keep nicely in the fridge for at least a few days.
All together, the pudding is blissfully sweet and filling:
A seriously magical summertime treat!
If you haven't worked with Irish moss yet, I triple dog dare you. It makes this kind of sweet treat a cinch. And believe me, the results are worth it!
If you're on the lookout for other Independence Day recipes, check out last year's top 12 recipes for July 4th entertaining!
Before I go, I wanted to give a special shout out tonight to three posts from blogger friends recently that have gotten me thinking, and struck various chords. The first is from my friend Valerie, and it's about her journey toward reconciling a special diet (vegan and gluten free) with her restrictive past. As both a dedicated vegan eater and a person who has recovered from an eating disorder, I spend a great deal of time pondering how my selective choices now fit harmoniously with my recovery (it's part of what I hope to explore with Green Recovery). Valerie adds another layer of consideration by talking about being a person with food allergies, and learning to love foods that love her back. I recommend it!
The second article, also related to food choices and how we define them, is from the lovely Ali Seiter, who writes the beautiful blog Farmer's Market Vegan. Ali spends this post redefining her veganism (she's had a similar journey as mine, from someone who is motivated only by health, to someone who is motivated by both health and animal rights) and also reconsidering the word "locavore" in the context of its present usage. Read the post here. Keep in mind as you read that Ms. Ali is only just now graduating from high school! Her prose is powerful and wise beyond its years, as are her thoughts on veganism and recovery.
Finally, do you read Manifest Vegan? If not, you have to, because Allyson Kramer is a culinary genius. She also has a very harrowing history of diagnosis with Celiac, and in this candid, beautiful post, she tells the whole tale in searing detail. It's a tremendous story of healing (mind, body, and spirit).
If you read the post, you'll see that Allyson gave me a very unexpected and kind mention. She said,
The fortunate thing about that whole mess was that I had plenty of time to peruse blogs, what with my constant lying about on the couch. One of my favorites that I had just discovered was Gena's blog, Choosing Raw. I'm not sure what made me forget that I truly believed food was thy medicine—perhaps I felt like veganism for me should have been "good enough"—but Gena's crisp and encouraging writing and sensible advice brought it all back for me. And, a lot of desperation to regain my health gave me the drive I needed to do something different. Days within discovering Gena's blog, I decided to give "high raw" a try. I honestly couldn't fathom feeling any worse than I was at the time—and cutting out the baked goods, beer, and buttery spreads seemed like a sensible thing to do. My husband, also troubled by my rapidly declining health, joined me in my effort, to offer support and encouragement.
You guys, I shit you not when I say I was 90% better within a week. After 5 years straight of oftentimes debilitating symptoms, I finally felt fine. Great, in fact! I thought to myself, "this raw food diet is A. MAZE. ING. "
I've been reading Allyson's blog for years, marveling at her talent, and I had no idea whatsoever that my blog had any impact on her. I'm so humbled to hear that it did, and that a raw foods philosophy helped her toward better health and a renewed consciousness of what makes her body thrive. Thank you, Allyson.
If you're new to this community, I hope you already see that I do believe food is medicine: medicine for the body and soul. And I hope I can continue to help you all feel your personal best.
With that, I wish you a happy holiday!


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The UMBC men's basketball team (2-3) will face Nicholls State (3-2) in the final game of the Battle 4 Atlantis Mainland Tournament competition. at the RAC Arena on Friday, Nov. 24. Tip-off time is slated for 2:30 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN3, with Gary Stein, John Feinstein and Paul Mittermeier on the call.
UMBC defeated Chicago State, 84-73, to open the competition on Thanksgiving Day, and the Colonels followed with a 76-64 over Presbyterian.
Retriever Update: Junior forward Joe Sherburne scored 19 points and sophomore forward Arkel Lamar added 17 to lead the Retrievers to victory over Chicago State. Sherburne contributed a season-high of 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting, going 5-9 from distance, while Lamar added 17 points, shooting 6-of-10 from the field, and was perfect from beyond the arc, knocking down all five of his 3-point attempts.
UMBC continued its prowess from behind the arc, knocking down 14-of-30 attempts. They have hit 10 or more treys in four of five games this season and are in the top 15 in the nation at 12.2 made per game. The Retrievers have now made 10 or more treys in 20 of 39 games under head coach Ryan Odom and are shooting 45.2 percent (61-of-135) for the season.
Graduate student guard Jairus Lyles, who was the third Retriever in double figures with 13, leads the team at 20.0 points per game. Lyles has moved into a tie with UMBC Athletics' Hall of Famer Jay Greene for 13th place on UMBC's all-time scoring list with 1,186 points. Lamar (17.8 ppg) and senior guard Jourdan Grant (10.6 ppg) are averaging in double figures. Lamar is 17-of-29 (58.6 percent) from 3-point range, while Grant, who competed in his 100th game vs. Chicago State, is averaging a team-best 5.6 helpers per contest.
A Glance at the Colonels: Nicholls has rotated wins and losses and the Colonels are coming off a 76-64 win over Presbyterian on Thursday. The Colonels never trailed as they held PC to 33.3 percent shooting from the floor and dominated the paint (30-12) in the victory. Junior guard Roddy Peters approached a triple double with 24 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds.
Peters, a first-year transfer from South Florida, is averaging 22.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.0 rebounds per game. He scored 34 points and added 12 rebounds in 100-86 loss to Western Kentucky.
The 76 points actually represented a season-low for Nicholls, who are averaging 95.4 points per game and allowing 93.2 points per contest. Nicholls forces 18.0 turnovers per outing.
Series Record: The two teams met early in the 1988-89 season in the Citizens Bank Classic at Arkansas City. Nicholls State won a close 75-71 decision.
Other UMBC Notes: Sherburne moved into eighth place on UMBC's all-time 3-point list with 137 treys… UMBC has won seven of its last eight home games… Three of UMBC's last four foes have shot 50 percent or better from the floor and the Retrievers are allowing opponents to shoot 51.1 percent from the field through five games.
Up Next: UMBC has the weekend off, but will face Shenandoah on Monday, Nov. 27 at noon. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3.