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Homeopathy makes a splash in bioterrorism defense
We have all this hoopla about the smallpox immunization program: Will it work? Is it dangerous? Can we afford it? Must we force people to take it "for the good of all"? Do the doctors administering it even know what they're doing?
Smallpox is extremely deadly. In a virgin territory, which would include all of Western civilization, the death toll could be astonishingly high. It's a terrible way to die--fever, hideous vesicles (blisters filled with pus) that not only disfigure but blind many of the victims. Everything falls apart--bloody bowels, bloody exudates from the lungs, and a lot of pain from the maddening blisters of smallpox. You will pray for a quick and merciful death.
Yet, there is a cure that is so simple, easy, cheap, and reliable it's almost laughable. And here's the real kicker: It's been around for over 100 years.
I know homeopathy sounds preposterous in its basic concept--the smaller the dose, the more powerful the treatment. Yet, according to the information I've been reading, it is a safe, effective, and cheap method of preventing smallpox.
Even our enemies, the conventional practitioners, admit that homeopathy is making serious inroads in the practice of medicine.
The basic principle behind homeotherapy is that super dilution of certain bacteria creates an energy field in the substance. And that energy field can have powerful effects, namely protecting you from or curing you of an illness of some sort.
This is a very brief and very oversimplified explanation that doesn't really give justice to the homeopathic way of treatment and prevention --but it will help you understand the story I'm about to relate. Your future health, in this new age of pestilence and biological warfare, may depend on a little knowledge and some faith (based on science) in the homeopathic method.
I'd venture to say that the following account is one of the most important reports of the 20th century. Yet, up until now, only a few homeopathic doctors knew about it. Read it carefully and then read it again. It may save your life.
Time for doctors to realize humans aren't cows
In 1900, a smallpox epidemic was in full bloom. All doctors were intimately associated with the disease and its prevention and relied upon the cowpox vaccine. In the previous century, a Welsh farmer by the name of Benjamin Jesty discovered that his milkmaids did not contract smallpox no matter how severe the epidemic. He told his doctor about his observation and his doctor thus went from being Doctor William Jenner to the famous Doctor William Jenner, "discoverer" of smallpox immunization by the use of cowpox. (Ben, the real discoverer, died in obscurity --like most inventors and discoverers.)
But there was (and still is) a big problem with the cowpox vaccine: The substance was derived from cows, not humans. As I'm sure you're well aware (though many doctors don't seem to be), humans aren't cows, so treating them for cowpox--however similar it might be to smallpox--just won't be as effective as treating them with a substance based on human disease.
One doctor, Charles Eaton, understood that fact and took it upon himself to attempt to convince his peers in an address before the American Institute of Homeopathy in 1907.
He had been using a vaccine called variolinum in his patients and had found it a very successful method of treating and preventing smallpox outbreaks. I'm sure that you already have some questions about this treatment--Dr. Eaton anticipated as much and addressed the three biggest ones right in his speech, as follows:
"First, what is variolinum?
"Second, is its use as greatly improved form of vaccination reasonable?
"Third, has the test of actual experience demonstrated its effectiveness?"
To answer the first question, variolinum is the contents of the ripened pustule of human smallpox. (Sorry, I should have warned you not to read this right after dinner.) As I mentioned earlier, the "accepted" vaccine is made from a strain of the virus found in cows. As Dr. Eaton put it: "The importance of this distinction [cowpox versus smallpox immunization] is evident when it is remembered that any immunity conferred by cowpox virus is indirect; conferred by smallpox virus, it is direct."
Basically, Dr. Eaton was telling his colleagues that he believed it was much better to treat human patients for human smallpox and not cowpox.
Now, as for the other two questions, I tend to think that they go together and that the answer to the third makes the answer to the second obvious.
In his speech, Dr. Eaton cited five specific testimonials from other physicians who had used variolinum successfully on patients in their practices. In all, he stated that he had records of "2,806 vaccinations with variolinum including 547 exposures and 14 cases of smallpox. Shown thus by clinical test to be remarkably effective in actual practice, as well as scientifically correct in principle the use of variolinum is sound in theory and conspicuously successful in practice. It therefore does not ask our acceptance. It demands it."
The only thing we have to fear is 'fraidy-cat' physicians
He summed up his case with a speech that's as true now as it was back then, so I'll let Dr. Eaton speak for himself (and for all of us today) with the following quote:
"As scientific men, we are not at liberty to indulge our whim about the matter. It is not something that asks our support. The demonstration is placed squarely before us, and a demonstration never requests, it demands. We must not do homeopathy the injustice of giving this, one of its most successful and useful outgrowths, a partial and equivocal recognition, just because it happens to be strange to us."
"We must not be misled into the notion that advocacy of variolinum is an attack upon vaccination. It is just the reverse. It helps to promote vaccination by improving its method; just as the appearance of the steamship was not antagonistic to navigation, it promoted it."
Doctors still haven't learned their "cowpox lesson"
There you have it--the incredible, suppressed story of a completely safe and effective treatment and prevention for smallpox. And you can see that the battle between doctors and public health bureaucrats as to who should control medicine has been going on for over a hundred years.
Dr. Eaton was living in difficult times. How frustrating it must have been for him to see the suffering from smallpox and to know that the treatment and prevention was readily available but that most doctors would refuse to see the obvious.
Not much has changed since then.
Let's look at the grim present--a government gone mad with power, fumbling around with a highly dangerous vaccine and seriously considering forced immunization with this potentially lethal injection while the answer is right there in their nearest medical library: an effective treatment and preventive internal vaccine with no risk to the patient and a minimal cost.
You might think I'm exaggerating, calling the government "fumbling" and "mad with power," but before you reach a final conclusion on that one, let's go down to Baylor University in Texas and see what they are up to.
Even the healthiest Americans get sick from the current vaccine
A recent multi-center U.S. government clinical smallpox vaccine trial on 200 healthy young adults has been completed, and the results, downplayed by the sycophantic press, are shocking and ominous.
Kathy Edwards, the researcher who headed up the study at Baylor, was shocked at what happened when she gave the smallpox vaccinations to very healthy volunteers. "Arms swelled, temperatures spiked, and panic spread," she reported to MSNBC. After the shot, one-third of the volunteers missed at least a day of work or school and 75 out of 200 experienced high fever. That's almost 40 percent in healthy individuals, described as "the crme de la crme" in health by Edwards.
I emphasize the volunteers' health because you don't have to be a neuro-phrenologic epidemiologist to imagine what would happen if you gave this scabrous mess from cows to patients with compromised immune systems.
The MSNBC report stated that when researchers saw the drastic results "several [volunteers] were put on antibiotics because physicians worried that their blisters signaled a bacterial infection."
Let's analyze this tidbit from MSNBC, because it is more significant than they realize. Remember, these experiments were done at top medical centers, not in country clinics. These patients were put on antibiotics because the doctors had clear laboratory evidence that a severe infection was imminent, which means that the vaccine caused extremely healthy people to deteriorate to the point of not being able to fight off infection without antibiotics. So, essentially, the "crme de la crme" were crashing immunity-wise thanks to a shot that's "supposed" to protect us all.
Dr. Edwards commented: "I can read all day about [the adverse effects of the vaccine], but seeing it is quite impressive. The reactions we saw were really quite remarkable."
My apologies to Dr. Edwards for putting words in her mouth, but when a medical professional says something was "quite remarkable," that's doctoreze for what they're really saying in private among colleagues, which is "Man, that was a hell of a mess!"
Action to take:
I don't know how widely available variolinum is these days. There are a couple of websites (such as www.elixers.com) selling it and other homeopathic treatments for biological warfare toxins, but I have no information as to how reputable these companies are.
But before you take anything, you should consider talking with a trained homeopathic practitioner to find out what your options are in terms of these types of treatments. To locate one in your area, contact the National Center for Homeopathy at (703) 548-7790 or visit their website at www.homeopathic.org. RH
"Smallpox shots cause worry," MSNBC News (www.msnbc.com), 12/5/02
"Smallpox Compensation Proposed," Washington Post, 3/6/03, page A01
"Smallpox vaccine results are in," StratiaWire (www.stratiawire.com), 12/9/02
"The Facts about Variolinum," Transactions of the American Institute of Homeopathy 1907: 547-567


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The government has blamed the collapse on the building's faulty, illegal construction. The owner of the Rana Plaza building, Mohammed Sohel Rana, was arrested four days after the disaster while he was reportedly trying to flee the country.
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Multimaster Clusters were previously referred to as multisite/multimaster clusters. The name has been updated to reflect the nature of these clusters as part of an overall multimaster deployment using clusters, where the individual clusters could be in the same or different locations.
The configuration is handled with a single configuration and deployment that configures the core cluster services and additional cross-cluster services.
A sample display of how this operates is provided in Figure 3.2, "Topologies: Composite Multimaster Clusters".
The service can be described as follows:
Tungsten Clustering Service:
Replicates data between
east2 and
east3 (not shown).
Tungsten Clustering Service:
Replicates data between
west2 and
west3 (not shown).
Tungsten Clustering Service:
Defines the replication of data within east as a replicator service
using a secondary service within the cluster deployed Tungsten Replicator.
This service reads from all the hosts within the Tungsten Clustering service
east and writes to
west2, and
Tungsten Replicator Service:
Defines the replication of data within west as a replicator service
using a secondary service within the cluster deployed Tungsten Replicator.
This service reads from all the hosts within the Tungsten Clustering service
west and writes to
east2, and
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For tables that use auto-increment, collisions are possible if two
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One cluster,
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At the end of the 1990's the editors trained me, and I composed a number of lessons in the required format for the site. Since the format and the tasks were basically the same as those of the newly-introduced final state school exam, I began to compose my own lessons based on various authentic sources. I usually choose a human interest story, or a curious news item, or fascinating scientific discovery news. This last one is always an attraction for the local students, because we live in an academic research community, so anything connected to science strikes a chord.
For instance, some years ago I read about a piranha fished out of the Thames River. Definitely not the kind of fish one would expect to find there. I had a class of teenagers who were steadily progressing from Elementary towards Lower-Intermediate – Intermediate level. We began with the customary pre-reading exercises.
A. How much do you know? Match the following words with their definitions.
Words: tarantula, barracuda, piranha, anaconda, scorpion.
Definitions: a very large snake, a fierce river fish, an insect whose tail has a poisonous sting, a a large fierce fish, a large hairy poisonous spider
B. Where do they live? You may write your sentences here:
a) Piranha lives …
b) Tarantula lives …
c) Barracuda lives …
d) Anaconda lives …
e) Scorpion lives …
A. Discuss your ideas with your partner, and then ask your teacher if your answers are correct. Scan the text quickly to find out which of the creatures from the previous activity are mentioned in it. Then read the text carefully, paying attention to the glossary.
This is mostly vocabulary work. Students read the text, consult a dictionary if needed, and check the Glossary which I placed at the end of the authentic text.
For Post-Reading Activities, I suggested several exercises.
A. Grammar. I would suggest that the student scan the text again, looking for the passive forms.
B. Another good activity is discussing the language used. We may offer one phrase, and have students give their own interpretations of its meaning:
The reputation of the piranha is worse than its bite.
In pairs or small groups, discuss the meaning of this phrase. Try to remember an English saying which is used here. Do you have a similar phrase in your language?
C. We can now make several lists. In groups of two or three people, students may compose lists of things which frighten them, or some people they know; or they may enumerate things they dislike; or it may be a list of creatures they consider ugly and scary. If we are lucky, we may get at least one Gerald Darrell type of pupil who loves all the creatures! Then they may take turns telling the class about their partners: Student A likes all fish, but hates snakes. Student B likes mice but dislikes rats. We can turn this little activity into a grammar exercise by asking the students to turn their active sentences into passive, like this:
Snakes are disliked by Student A, but fish are liked by him/her. And we can ask them to look through the text and find all the Passive Voice forms they can identify.
D. To consolidate the vocabulary and to introduce a lighter note at the end of the lesson, we can suggest that students look at one of the key words in the text: bite. Phonetically, it sounds the same as "byte", which they invariably find quite funny.
For my colleagues, I always include Teacher's Notes and Answer Keys.
Pre-Reading Activities.
1) Match:
Piranha a fierce river fish
Tarantula a large hairy poisonous spider
Barracuda a large fierce fish
Anaconda a very large snake
Scorpion a tropical insect whose tail has a poisonous sting
2) Where do they live?
a) Piranha lives in South American rivers.
b) Tarantula lives in Southern Europe and tropical America.
c) Barracuda lives in the tropics.
d) Anaconda lives in South America.
e) Scorpion lives in the tropics.
Post-Reading Activities.
A. Grammar. The Passive Voice.
The Passive is one of the most difficult grammar topics for students of any age, simply because it is not widely used in many other languages. I would give a short explanation or a reminder:
The Passive Voice is used when we do not know who does the action, or when it is not necessary to say who does it. The action is more important than the person who acts.
The Passive is formed with a tense of be + past participle. You may need to explain it in greater detail, and to give some examples to show how it works:
We speak English.
English is spoken by us.
B. Language. The saying is, of course, "His bark is worse than his bite". It means that someone may shout a lot, but he is really quite nice, and calms down easily.
Let your students discuss the phrase from the text, and try to find a similar expression in their own language if possible. If not, you may point out that languages are different, and so are the ideas expressed in them.
C. Making a list. Let your students make a list of scary creatures, and talk about their likes and dislikes.
D. Language. To bite means to cut with teeth; a bite is an act of biting.
Most animals, fish, insects bite, but some don't. Humans bite. Bees, wasps and scorpions sting; sharks bite, but whales swallow, and rays give one an electric shock. Let your students come up with their own examples!
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This is a pleasant trio of 90 minute films centered around the character of Johnny Worricker, late middle aged MI5 executive. He gets trotted through various anti-James Bond scenarios with a worried frown and a slight grin on his face at all times. It is shot beautifully and acted fairly well. It is somewhat implausible and trots out many tropes of English upper-class bureaucratic life:
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Chrisopher Walken was cast in character as an elderly, paunchy man who does an extremely good Christopher Walken impression. Every vocal tic and gimmick that screams Christopher Walken was gotten out of the actual Christopher Walken. It made me uncomfortable the whole time, because he was playing Gangstery Christopher and hanging out with gangstery characters, but he was supposed to be some kind of CIA officer, and the whole mishegoss was just not believable. I kept wanting to like it more, but willing suspension of disbelief just would not come, and I found myself on the outside looking in the whole time, distracted from the plot by the hope that Christopher Walken would stop playing himself playing Christopher Walken, and would just relax for a few minutes and play the character.
This sense was heightened somewhat by the two add-ons to the trilogy, a pair of documentaries between episodes, in which the director and cast congratulated themselves and each other on just what an extreme privilege it was to be able to perform with such important, talented and accomplished people as each other. These documentary interludes were a bore and did not do much to enlighten the stories. This was not such a great loss, because the stories themselves were boilerplate spy movie tropes pulled out of a mechanical plot generating device. What saved the episodes was not the plots or dialog but rather the actors, sets, settings and photography and music. In other words, everything but the plot. To the extent that I would have to say that the plot was a shaggy store serving as a context and binder for a tone poem about the characters themselves. Not the destination but the journey, that kind of thing.


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We had a pretty fabulous weekend, low-key but fabulous anyway! Friday night we took advantage of a gift card we received after Elyse was born and treated ourselves to dinner at McAlister's. We also had a little bit of a sad night as one of our favorite shows had it's series finale.
Hubby & I have been Chuck fans since it first aired several years ago and we're so sad that it's over. It was a fun, family-friendly show that still had many of those spy/action movie aspects...but without all the crazy blood, gore, violence and language. Shows come to an end all the time, but this is one that we'll really miss! Elyse wasn't too excited about Chuck, she passed out early in Daddy's lap!Saturday we spent most of the morning lounging in bed with our baby girl. We had a quick dinner before heading out to run a few errands and then going to a Missouri State basketball game. It was a "maroon-out" but Elyse doesn't have much maroon so we dressed her to the nines in her Missouri State gear!
Our sweet family minus a happy baby~she wasn't too excited about the hat!
We love you girl...and are so happy for you!
It's a little bit of a bitter-sweet week for me. More about it later on this week, but with our present plans this is my last week when I'll be home with Elyse. Next Monday I go back to work part-time for 3 days a week. My mom will be keeping Elyse and I'll still see her every day at lunchtime, but it will definitely be an adjustment after I've spent the last 7 weeks with her practically all day everyday!


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Support has been welcomed from National, Labour, NZ First and Act parties for the introduction of the Tasman District Council (Waimea Water Augmentation Scheme) Bill that saw 112 votes in support to eight opposed and its referral to the Governance and Administration Select Committee, Nelson MP Nick Smith says.
"This Bill is the last critical piece of work required to enable the construction of this dam in the Lee Valley and resolve the long term problems of water security and river health on the Waimea Plains. The project has full resource consents and the $100 million in funding required from horticulturalists, Government and Council. This Bill is about resolving the issue of access to the land for the reservoir in the Mount Richmond Forest Park.
"My support for this Bill in enabling the Council access to this DOC and LINZ land is that the environmental gains from increasing minimum flows in the Waimea River by five-fold far outweigh the small loss of 11 hectares of land out of a park of 166,000 hectares. This is about practical environmentalism as the dam is the only realistic solution to the region's critical summer water shortages.
"The opposition of this Bill from the Green Party is ideological. They cannot accept any conservation land being used for any sort of engineering structures even when all the technical reports shows it is the only realistic solution to improving the health of the Waimea River. Their proposals for Nelson to move away from water intensive crops like apples, berryfruit, wine and hops ignores the fact that we have an abundance of water and just need the infrastructure to better manage it through the seasons.
"The benefits of this Bill are a cleaner and healthier Waimea River, increased jobs and exports from the horticultural sector, additional water to support more housing and improving the regions resilience to climate change.
"I will be working closely with the Select Committee to meet the requirement for it to be reported back to Parliament by 7 November. My ambition is to try and have the Bill passed by Christmas but it will be tight. The next step is to finalise dates for submissions to close and to schedule hearings in Nelson next month."


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Barcelona and Real Madrid shared the points in a thrilling El Clásico on Sunday evening, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo scoring two goals apiece in the 2-2 draw.
Messi and Ronaldo's astonishing goalscoring records were further embellished as the pair set about showing why they are considered the finest players in the world game. Ronaldo struck for Madrid first, sneaking a shot inside the post after 23 minutes to set a new record for scoring in six consecutive El Clásicos.
Just seven minutes later, with the Nou Camp roaring the home team forward, Ronaldo's Argentinian rival pounced on a loose ball in the Madrid box, poking his shot beyond Iker Casillas to draw Barcelona level.
The Messi and Ronaldo show continued after half-time. After 61 minutes, Messi curled an impeccable free-kick beyond the reach of Casillas, but Ronaldo needed only five minutes to equalize, running on to Mesut Ozil's throughball and beating the offside trap to slot home his 14th goal in 11 games this season.
In the remaining 25 minutes, both teams saw chances to snatch a winner. Ronaldo nearly bagged his third hat-trick in three games with an audacious overhead kick, and Barca 'keeper Victor Valdés keenly blocked a Gonzalo Higuaín shot. Yet Barcelona finished stronger, with Martín Montoya hitting the crossbar and Andrés Iniesta releasing Pedro in injury time only for the winger to send his shot fractionally wide.
While the tie ends Barcelona's perfect league record this season, they remain eight points clear of their title rivals, who endured a stumbling start to the domestic season.
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Clue Town Books are a series of ready-to-solve scavenger hunts located in walkable areas of Atlanta, Georgia. Hunters use landmarks to solve puzzles. The solutions to the puzzles reveal how to get to the next checkpoint. It's a fun adventure for adults and kids. Ages 12 and up should be able to complete an entire hunt without adult assistance. Learn more in the Shop!
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Cutting angle is one of the two major angles that describe the position of a tool in relation to a work surface. A cutting angle refers to the angle, in degrees, between the line of the tool and a line perpendicular to the work surface. The other major measurement, tool angle, refers to the angle between the line of the tool and the work surface. As cutting angle decreases the force required to cut into the work surface increases, resulting in a lighter impact on the surface. This means that tools with high cutting angles are used for major material removal and low cutting angles are used for finishing or smoothing.
There are a large number of different angles that affect the way a tool cuts into a work surface. The cutting angle is the largest factor in the final result, but the other angles both influence and cause results of their own. This means that two tools, when used at the same cutting angle, may have different end results.
The tool angle is the second major factor, although most of its importance is located in a small area. A tool has two main parts on its cutting surface, a leading and a trailing face. The angle between these faces forms the bottom section of the tool angle. This subsection is called the clearance angle and every tool must have one. The clearance angle describes the actual impact point between the work surface and the tool, if there is no clearance angle, then the tool is not actually cutting into the surface.
The grind on the blade is the major determination of clearance angle. There are three different types of grind and each has a different overall impact. A flat grind is the basic type, the slopes of the edge are flat like a triangle. This gives moderate durability and moderate clearance angle. A channel edge is convex, meaning the sides bulge out; this gives greater durability but a lower clearance. A hollow grind is concave, meaning it slopes inwards; this gives a lower durability and a higher clearance.
All these factors combine to determine the way the tool cuts. Grind is a major influence on clearance, which will influence tool angle, which will then determine proper cutting angle. Even without all these factors, there are a few basic guidelines for determining likely cutting angles. Generally, when a tool is going against the grain of the surface, a lower angle is needed. A higher angle is used when going with the grain and the highest angle is used for scraping or finishing.
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Creating Tomorrow: the future of money – what does it mean for you?
Nov 11, 2019 | By Carla Buzasi
Aug 01, 2016
By WGSN Insider
If you are interested in working in fashion and retail, whether that's in the design studio or as a fashion CEO in the boardroom, there is a plethora of content to help you on every step of the career journey. But while most of us know the key films to watch for industry insight (From The September Issue to Bill Cunningham New York), and the books to dive into (The Battle of Versailles, Tales from the Back Row: An Outsider's View from Inside the Fashion Industry & From A to Biba etc) we haven't always got the time for that. For the time-poor among us, who want to squeeze some fashion and retail insight into our commute, here are the go-to podcasts:
SHOWstudio: If you're on the lookout for in-depth fashion interviews with everyone from key stylists to established designers this is the podcast to download. Past guests on Nick Knight's fashion podcast have included everyone from British designer and lover of colour Matthew Williamson to new menswear talent Craig Green. There's also live video to go alongside the interviews, so you can follow along on your commute or watch while at your desk.
Nasty Gal #GirlBoss Radio: Fashion is an industry that is dominated by women, but equal pay is still an issue and a lot of men still hold the top roles. Happily, this podcast is offering up female heroes in shape of retail founders and CEOs. So far Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso has interviewed everyone from IntoTheGloss founder Emily Weiss to Christene Barberich, Global Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder, Refinery29.
Man Repeller. This fashion (with a huge dose of humour and humility) site has two podcasts to check out: Oh Boy, and Monocycle. Oh Boy is a series of cool interviews with fashion stars like Garance Dore to publicist Katie Sturino, while Monocycle covers everything from The Man Repeller online editorial process to dealing with burnout.
Glossy: A weekly show, this podcast discusses key talking points around the fashion and luxury industry and how tech is impacting that, along with the key players in the tech/fashion crossover field. Look out for a guest appearance from WGSN staffers Andrea Bell and Sarah Owen.
The Needle and The Mouse: This podcast comes from journalist Lauren Sherman who currently writes for the Business of Fashion and her husband. Lauren gives a super interesting perspective on all things fashion related, from the state of classic American retail to the relationship between creative directors and visual merchandisers. Her husband Dan, who is editor in chief of Recode, offers a tech perspective on current events. But the best is when these two worlds come together with the launch of the Apple Watch for example.
The Secret Emotional life of Clothes: Ok, this one is not technically a podcast, more of an episode. It talks about how we feel when we are wearing items and how it changes how we perceive clothes, and how people perceive us in the garments. A key subject was about hooded tops and race, and how people react to what we wear in a highly emotional way.
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The 10 Most Toxic Items At Dollar Stores
The low price is NOT worth your health.
Molly Rauch
Apr 7, 2015
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When it comes to safety, dollar-store deals might not be a bargain after all.
Recent testing of their products
found that 81% contained one or more hazardous chemicals. The tests, conducted by the consumer testing group
Healthy Stuff
, found chemicals associated with cancer, obesity, diabetes, asthma, thyroid and kidney diseases, learning problems, lower IQ, birth defects and early puberty. Here are 10 items you're better off buying elsewhere.
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1. Electronic Accessories
Extension cords, USB charging cords and cell phone charger cables from dollar stores
tested high in chlorine
, a sign that the items were made with a plastic called polyvinyl chloride, or PVC. PVC is made from vinyl chloride, a
cancer-causing chemical that has harmed workers and contaminated communities
close to the factories. Pick up these accessories from electronics stores instead.
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2. Plastic Kitchen Utensils
Those black slotted spoons and spatulas may contain high levels of bromine, a component in brominated flame retardants, or BFRs. Though these are added to make the products resistant to fire, they've been linked to
cancer, birth defects and impaired brain development
, and have been banned or phased out in the U.S. So what are they doing in kitchen utensils? Suppliers are likely substituting cheap, hazardous recycled content–probably
from old electronics
–for virgin plastic. Products made with such recycled plastic can be contaminated with BFRs, and our regulatory system misses them. Instead, choose stainless steel.
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Protecting your table from scratches and stains, these bright, reusable covers seem like a good way to add a festive feel to your feast. But recent testing uncovered high levels of lead, a
neurotoxic metal that is especially harmful to fetuses and children
. It can reduce IQ and cause behavioral problems. Vinyl tablecloths aren't a good alternative, because they're made with cancer-causing vinyl chloride. Instead, look for a reusable, washable cloth table cover or a disposable paper or plastic one.
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4. Metallic Christmas Garlands
Saving on once-a-year items makes
good financial sense
. But these have tested high in bromine, indicating that some are made with recycled plastics containing BFRs. These can seep into
household dust
, possibly causing
thyroid problems, memory impairment and other health issues
. In general, clear and translucent plastics don't have the hazardous recycled content, so look for see-through garlands or paper varieties, or make your own out of good old popcorn and cranberries.
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5. Silly Straws
These have tested high for levels of DEHP, a phthalate (pronounced "thal-ate")
used widely in consumer products
, usually to soften brittle plastics. Some phthalates interfere with the body's endocrine system, and studies have linked phthalate exposure to asthma and allergies, prostate and testicular cancer and type 2 diabetes. Six phthalates, including DEHP, have been restricted in children's products–but silly straws aren't technically children's products, so they can legally contain high levels of DEHP.
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parts of our bodies
," he says. He recommends avoiding products that have the word "vinyl" on the label.
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Handling such products as you style your tree could spread toxic dust to your hands, and then you might ingest it. Hard to swallow, considering the high levels of chlorine and bromine (and therefore PVC and flame-retardant chemicals) in these have been linked to cancer and
thyroid problems
. When buying holiday lights, check the tag to make sure they are RoHS-compliant. (
"Restriction of Hazardous Substances" is a European toxics standard
that limits some flame retardants in electronics).
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Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations
. Lead can leach out of jewelry when children suck or scratch it, and ingesting even tiny amounts of the heavy metal can harm children's brain development. Since most products never get screened for toxins, and can slip through even when they surpass federal safety standards, skip jewelry like this completely.
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recycled plastic was probably the filler ingredient for the beads
. Gearhart has estimated that "a single year's inventory of Mardi Gras beads may contain up to 900,000 pounds of hazardous flame retardants and 10,000 pounds of lead." Unless you are partying in the French Quarter, just say no to metallic beads.
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top dollar store CEOs haven't responded to requests
to get toxic chemicals off their shelves.
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A song that celebrates the gift of bread and Thanksgiving. The refrain is words of Ralph Waldo Emerson.
A song for families that celebrates Thanksgiving. The verses emphasize values, health and justice, country and world peace.
A hymn celebrating the gift of God's planet, calling us to be stewards of the earth. Like a psalm, it is an acrostic.
Four hymns convey the excitement and glory of Advent, the joy of Jesus' coming, and the beginning of Jesus' ministry.
This CD showcases the Brombaugh Organ at Iowa State University with selections from historic as well as contemporary composers played by Lynn J. Zeigler.
Although using military imagery, this hymn calls for the nation to follow God's rules to be blessed. Combating flasehoods is stressed.
This lively Advent hymn calls on disciples to recognize the profound changes that Jesus' birth will bring through unexpected persons.
The subjects of six (6) hymns include: appreciation of biblical literature, biblical parables (Prodigal Son, King's banquet), and observance of Pentecost and the Reformation.
This hymn offers praise to God for the Church's gifts, including the saints of old, calling us to be faithful.
This children's hymn focuses on the Star of Bethlehem, wondering what kind of special person the baby will be. It underscores children's well-being.
This song was inspired by the Holocaust Museum. Its message is that freedom remains when the past is remembered and kept alive.
A song for children that describes how Jesus would be a gift to the world in many ways.
In this offering response, we are reminded of God's abundant gifts and with God's help, we seek to build a world "blessed and just."
This hymn of four verses is a sending hymn. Disciples witness to the world regarding the joy they have received from the triune God.
Daniel remains faithful in a foreign land.One in a series of children's songs about prophets or God's Truth-tellers.
Featuring Deborah, who is a judge and leader of the tribes, this song is one in a series about prophets.
This song is about Elijah who proclaims God's call to a nation to be faithful and just. One in a series.
This song is about Esther, a queen, who saves her people. It is one in a series about God's truth-tellers.
Isaiah is a young prophet who in his long career offers God's salvation to his nation. One in a series.
This song,recounts Jeremiah's proclamation that God would someday make a new covenant with the people. One in a series.
This song tells Ruth's story of finding a new life in Judah and becoming an ancestor of King David. For children.
Stories about eight (8) truth-tellers for God are told in rhythmic verses. Stressed are the prophet's call, the message, and the response.
In this easy to sing song series on prophets, or God's Truth-tellers, Amos calls a nation to turn to justice. Written for children.
A hymn written especially for the celebration of infant and adult baptisms. All are called to sacred tasks. Three verses.
A wedding hymn in which the couple thanks God for bringing them together and they ask the congregation for continued support.
This hymn reflects what the ministry of congregations to be: to engage in worship, learning, caring and witnessing.
This hymn recounts how the Church over time has expressed its beliefs, its hopes, and its fears in creeds and songs. A descant provided.
Celebrating a congregation's anniversary, this hymn proclaims its historic missions: to welcome strangers, teach, offer care, and do social justice work.
The seven (7) songs in this collection celebrate and/or observe Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and remembrance of the Holocaust.
This powerful response asks today's disciples if we too have fallen asleep, like the disciples when Jesus asked them to remain awake.
This Lenten hymn acknowledges we are created in God's image, asking for repentance because we have strayed from that image.
A song that paraphrases a "Morning Prayer" by Methodist Bishop John Vincent for the Chautauqua Women's Society.
In five verses, this hymn portrays Jesus inviting all persons to join him in the journey of discipleship.
Comprised of six hymns and one response, this collection underscores the nature of Lent, the drama and passion of Holy Week, and Eastertide joy.
A song with a unique and beautiful tune whose text reminds us to have the courage to be true friends with others.
With a unique tune and simple text, this song says all of us need friends, especially when we are bullied or consider hurting ourselves.
Three versions describe different ways of becoming and supporting friends, especially to oppose bullying. One describes Christian witnessing.
The text version of this song urges friends to be truthful but kind, especially when situations are difficult, then sing and dance!
A song, with a beautiful tune, recounting Jesus' sending his disciples, his friends, to spread the good news of God's accepting yet demanding love.
The hymn expresses thankfulness for the historic Church as well as individuals who have been models of faith and light in our lives.
This hymn urges all, but especially young people, to make the most of the time they have to make a difference.
A song for a secular memorial service with realistic descriptions describing seniors overcoming life's difficulties. An optional verse recognizing military service
A hymn for a memorial service or funeral emphasizing how seniors cope with and conquer their problems. An optional verse for military service veterans.
Notes from Iowa features Lynn Zeigler, organ with Elizabeth A. Sadilek, flute and Kevin Schilling, oboe and bassoon. Selections from nine composers.
For Palm Sunday, this forceful hymn underscores Jesus' deliberate decision to confront Roman authority and Temple leaders.
The text of this hymn, in minor and major keys, laments mass killings "once again" and calls for meaningful legislation.
The text and dance-like tune emphasize Jesus' table is open to all, underscored by the refrain's paired opposites.
A response that can be used prior to, during, or after the prayers of the people. Can be done a capella.
The four volumes are piano accompaniments by Lynn Zeigler for all our hymns, songs, and worship responses. They are arranged by collections.
Vol. 1 contains 19 tracks of piano accompaniments related to the lives of disciples, including baptism, confirmation, wedding, healing, to funerals.
Vol. 2 contains selections for worship services elements (from gathering to sending) as well as songs about the Bible and major church historical events.
Piano Accompaniments CD, Vol. 3 of 4 – God's Truth-Tellers, Social Justice/Just Peace, Let Me Be a Friend
Vol. 3 includes a series of songs about Hebrew prophets, building friendships, and social justice hymns. (Piano accompaniments by Lynn Zeigler.)
Piano Accompaniments CD, Vol. 4 of 4 – Advent/Christmas/Epiphany, Lent/Easter, Holidays & Special Observances
Vol. 4 contains piano accompaniments of music related to liturgical seasons and for such holidays/observances as Thanksgiving,Independence Day, and Holocaust Observance.
The song recalls Jesus' imperative to visit those in prison, then proposes we, like Paul, free others from various prisons.
In this hymn, a faithful disciple asks God's will be done while facing a life-threatening illness. Included is a refrain based on Psalm 103.
The hymn images how frightened disciples were comforted by Christ in the upper room with the Last Supper experience.
This lively song celebrates, with bells if possible, four freedoms which citizens of all countries should enjoy.
A hymn acknowledging the loss of a loved one, reminding us our first death (baptism) and second death are conquered through our resurrection faith.
This Epiphany hymn celebrates the baptism of Jesus As Jesus began his ministry, so we asked if we are ready to begin anew.
A rousing hymn inviting disciples to participate in the jubilant celebration of the Church's founding at Pentecost — a birthday party!
The eleven (11) songs in this collection speak to issues such as hunger, environment, gun violence, human rights, prison reform, and bullying.
The songs in this collection mirror the milestones of life — birth (baptism), youth (confirmation), marriage (wedding), illness (healing), and death (funeral, memorial services).
A brief response for a leader and congregation serving as a benediction or commissioning as disciples leave to witness.
This CD features The Art of Fugue, Johann Sebastian Bach's last and unfinished major work, played by Lynn Zeigler at the Brombauagh Organ.
This somber hymn asks the question: Would Jesus on the cross reflect on his mission of justice and a coming realm of peace?
A response with Scripture declaring, as did the book of Revelation, that God's Word is trustworthy and true.
These atypical opening words or gathering response, may be said or sung — God, Christ and Holy Spirit will look good on you!
Each verse of this post-Easter hymn makes a reference to post-resurrection appearances of the risen Christ.
This hymn recalls the quiet courage of the deceased and the many gifts received from that individual.
For Pentecost, Palm Sunday or other Sundays when those confirmed affirm their baptismal vows and as disciples, bring "salt and light" to others.
The hymn remembers what the reformers stood for: the centrality of scripture, justification by faith, the priesthood of all believers, and evangelism.
A hymn based on the parable of the two sons, or the prodigal son.
This response proclaims the Bible touches our whole being, all our senses. It has a guitar and keyboard accompaniment
Based on Colossians 3:12-14, this hymn states disciples are "clothed" to act in special ways, just as at work we may wear special clothes.
This hymn marvels at the variety and beauty of biblical literature, recounting stories of water, land, and fire.
The nine (9) hymns and responses of the collection include: gathering hymn and words, prayers for the people and confession, Scripture, offering, and sending songs..
The hymn, with refrains, asks if we, like the prophet Isaiah, will respond to God's call to be disciples. Appropriate for ordination, commissioning services.
The hymn affirms that God cares for all and is with the ill in their struggles. It offers appreciation also for caregivers.


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Sims Social survey lets you sound off on item prices, favorite features and more
Of course, the point of all of this is to gather enough opinions to actually sway the way the game develops in the future. Hopefully, with questions dealing with how much we like to "build" items with parts (bookcases, double beds, etc.), and the option to say that you don't like it at all, we may actually see a lessening in those kinds of items, if enough users agree. You can even rank various gameplay features (decorating your house, visiting friends, customizing your Sim, etc.) in the order that you like them. In this way, perhaps we'll see more focus being placed on the most (overall) liked feature, and you'll be able to say you helped to make that happen.
Unfortunately, this isn't the kind of survey that will allow you to give your opinion on future item sets, but there are plenty of blank text boxes for you to say exactly what you want to the developers in a place that you know they'll see it. Again, this survey is prety lengthy (when compared to other Facebook game surveys anyway), so you'll want to make sure you have around 5-10 minutes to set aside to take it.
We've taken this survey as well, and if we start to notice any gameplay changes arising because of options listed here, we'll make sure to let you know. In the meantime, head over to this link right here to take the survey for yourself.


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This is not a suicidal post, but rather a reflection on life and how I want to live it. I heard a piece on NPR yesterday called "Before I Die", funny enough, and it was about an artist who painted chalkboard paint all over the side of an abandoned house and then stenciled the words "Before I Die ________" all over it and left chalk for people to fill in the blanks. The idea caught on in cities around the world and became a movement.
Too much of the time I feel like I am waiting to live – waiting to know the outcome on a disability decision, waiting for winter to end, waiting for things outside of myself to determine the course of my life. I also spend too much time on Facebook reading all kinds of fucked up memes saying "Today Is The First Day of The Rest of Your Life", or "It's Never Too Late To Make Your Dreams Come True" or other stupid shit like that, that doesn't inspire me, but rather makes me feel like I have royally fucked up my life beyond all recognition. But when I listened to the radio program last night, I thought, I could make a list, a realistic list, of things I want to do before I die. And then I could make sure that the decisions I make in my life somehow point me toward these desires. So here is my list, and I invite you to share yours too.
Before I die, I want to be truly loved by a man again.
Before I die, I want to go to France again.
Before I die, I want to write a book that details my battles with mental illness, shows that I am a real, relatable person, and inspires others.
Before I die, I want to see many more wild, ancient places and photograph them.
Before I die, (and not the day before I die), I want to quit smoking.
Before I die, I want to have a truly fit body and be active in the outdoors.
Before I die, I want to live independently again.
Before I die, I want to go on another archaeological survey.
Before I die, I want to reduce my belongings to a bare minimum so that my family is not left with a big pile of shit to go through.
Before I die, I want to spent A LOT more time at the ocean.
It seems like I should have something bigger to say, or more profound. But I don't. These are things that I want to do, and I'm going to print this out and remember that this is why I'm living. Not to worry, not just to pay bills, not to exist, do daily chores, and count the days until it's Spring. I have a purpose, and it's found in these desires I have. What may ultimately come out of achieving these desires, I don't know. But I've thought long and hard about what my life's purpose is, and today I realize, it isn't one thing. It IS to experience what I desire, and it IS to experience joy, and satisfaction, and meaningful experiences. This is a revelation! I found it! My life's purpose. Right here. Today is a good day. I'm going to go start working on this list. Hope your day is a great one.


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It seems that some lessons are difficult to learn. As ISIS was busy slaughtering Yazidis, Coptic Christians and western hostages, burning fellow Muslim alive, and destroying ancient pre-Islamic artifacts, President Obama was denying its spiritual pedigree and planning a White House summit on violent extremism that would deny any connection between radical Islam and terrorism.
The very use of the term "violent extremism" minimized the terrorist threat by obscuring its ideological motivations. And by using neutral terminology to mask its doctrinal character and goals, the president didn't simply ignore the religious connection – he affirmatively denied it and thus facilitated Islamist dissimulation.
He also attempted to shift blame for terrorism by legitimizing Muslim grievances against the West and attributing the actions of religious extremists to economic privation. With other world leaders and moderate Muslims finally acknowledging the threat, President Obama's steadfast refusal to do likewise seems pathological. His denial of the religious foundation for much of today's terrorism – and for Iran's nuclear ambitions – is a slap in the face of reality and an insult to Israel and all other U.S. allies that are targets of Islamist aggression. Moreover, it demonstrates either ignorance of history or an affinity for those committed to religious totalitarianism.
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On the BBC today was a regular programme called 'Beyond Belief'. It is aired weekly and is generally regarding religion. The theme of this weeks programme was that of 'Scapegoat' and the consensus was that Islam is today's 'scapegoat' religion. One of the guests on the programme urged any skeptical listener to "Read the Koran" before making unfavourable comments. My immediate thoughts were that this 'guest' had probably not read the Koran and that any skeptic who did would remain a skeptic ! In hindsight it was the best advice given.
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Nepal still waits for a new government
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Three weeks after the second phase of Nepal's parliamentary & provincial elections, the country still doesn't have a government. These are the first elections after a new Constitution was approved in 2015.
The Left Alliance between the Maoist Centre and the Unified Maoist-Leninists appears to have won, over the Nepali Congress party, which has been mainly in power since 1991.
But the Election Commission has yet to publish the final results.
"The Nepali Congress is being a sore loser," explains Kunda Dixit, the chief editor of the weekly Nepali Times.
"They want to prolong their position before handing over power. On the other hand, the Left Alliance are in a triumphalist mood... very eager to take over [saying that] Prime minister Deuba should step down, even before the results are made offical."
For Dixit, it is the "same old story" of people clinging to power, people impatient to take over. A common feature in politics worldwide, he says, while citing Germany as an example where there is still no working coalition government since the country went to the polls in September.
Elections in Nepal were peaceful, free and fair. The millions of Nepalese who cast their votes made it clear that they now want a stable government unlike the former Congress-led ones that changed "as often as you change socks", according to one irate voter.
"[The population] is disappointed," declares Kunda Dixit, "The fact that the Alliance won so overwhelmingly means that they felt the mood of the public was for stability because that is the only way jobs can be created and development can move ahead."
According to Dixit, the deadlock cannot drag on beyond January. And there are deadlines set by the new Constitution. One of them being that the new parliament has to sit by mid-january.
Meanwhile, there is much hope for this new government operating under the new constitution, a constitution that was adopted in 2015 that declared Nepal a federal state with three levels of government: federal, provincial and local.
The move is intended to decentralise power from Kathmandu and bring much needed development to rural areas.
"Hopefully, it will bring more stability so that investors will come in and Nepal can develop its huge hydo-power potential," remarks Dixit.


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In late 2016, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Digital Preservation Coalition announced the formation of the Task Force on Technical Approaches for Email Archives. The task force is charged with assessing current frameworks, tools, and approaches being taken toward email as critical historical sources.
Through a set of working groups, the task force will construct a working agenda for the community by focusing on three issues: (1) articulating this technical framework, (2) suggesting how existing tools fit within this framework, and (3) beginning to identify any missing elements. A final report is expected by December 2017.
For more information:
- Press release from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Digital Preservation Coalition (November 2016)
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News and Updates for Jan 2016
Center for Career Education announces new Columbia Experience Overseas location
Beginning in the summer of 2016, the Columbia University Center for Career Education will be offering a new Columbia Experience Overseas (CEO) program in Seoul, South Korea.
University receives donation to endow chaired professorship in New York history
The Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation, established by Robert David Lion Gardiner CC'32, has donated $3 million to the Columbia University Faculty of Arts and Sciences to establish the Robert Gardiner-Kenneth T. Jackson Professorship in the history department. The new chair will focus on teaching New York history, Jackson's specialty.
Eight College alumni to present films at 2016 Sundance Film Festival
Eight Columbia College alumni are presenting films at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival in Utah this month. College alumni who will be presenting include directors, producers, editors and screenwriters.
Five alumni to receive John Jay Awards for professional achievement
Five accomplished alumni will be presented with 2016 John Jay Awards for distinguished professional achievement at the annual John Jay Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 10, 2016.
Columbia announces candelight vigil for Olivia Erhardt, Daniella Moffson and Abigail Flanagan
We continue to mourn the loss of the three Columbia community members who lost their lives in Honduras last week. As a reminder, the University will hold a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 19) on Low Plaza to honor the memories of Columbia College student Olivia Erhardt, Barnard College student Daniella Moffson, and Columbia College parent, General Studies student and CUMC nurse Abigail Flanagan.
Barnard announces memorial gatherings for Daniella Moffson BC'17
Below is a message that Barnard College President Debora Spar and Barnard College Dean Avis Hinkson shared with the Barnard community on Thursday.
Columbia College mourns the loss of three Columbia students
We were deeply saddened to report the death of three members of our community, Columbia College sophomore Olivia Erhardt, Barnard College junior Daniella Moffson, and Abigail Flanagan, a General Studies student and nurse practitioner at the Columbia University Medical Center. These students were in a bus accident while on a humanitarian mission in Honduras. Several other students were injured in the accident, and we are working to provide support and help them return home. Columbia medical personnel and College staff are traveling to Honduras overnight to provide on-site assistance.
As a reminder, the following resources are also available to students:
Counseling and Psychological Services - (212) 854-2878
Office of the University Chaplain - (212) 854-1493
CC/SEAS Advising Deans - (212) 854-6378
CC/ SEAS Residential Life staff - (917) 881-7233
Students named to Forbes "30 Under 30"
Columbia undergraduates Katherine Jin CC'16, Kevin Tyan CC'16 and Jason Kang SEAS'16, founders of the company Kinnos, have been named to the Forbes "30 Under 30" Healthcare list.
Twenty-three seniors to be initiated into Junior Phi Beta Kappa
Columbia College has announced the names of 23 seniors who will be initiated into Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society, on Friday, January 22.


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One of the most disturbing aspects of Refractive Surgery is the complete lack of ability for a prospective patient to be correctly screened. Most people are under the illusion that clinics and surgeons are capable of completely and thoroughly screening patients for surgery and that the technology exists to perform these screenings.
What has become apparent, is that not only is the technology incapable of detection serious contraindications for surgery, but that surgeons themseleves are not capable of interpretting the results of their tests.
Have a look at the pre-operative scans below:
You might be thinking that the above scans show three different eyes, the first with serious problems, the second with moderate issues and a final normal eye.
In fact what you are seeing is the same eye being scanned on the same machine three times. Why do they look so different? This is simply down to the scales used on the topography.
And this is the issue, surgeons cannot agree on what would be classed as 'normal'. Which means that the evaluation process is essentially useless.
A recent study on post-refractive patients who developed ectasia (a serious sight threatening ailment) demonstrates the dangers of poor refractive screening.
"This study assessed the variability of subjective as- sessment of corneal topographic pattern in 11 eyes that developed ectasia after LASIK and 14 eyes that under- went LASIK and were stable, as judged by experienced reviewers not informed of the patient outcomes during the review. The results demonstrate great variability of these subjective topographic classifi cations among and between examiners for both the normative 0.5 D and the American National Standards Institute standard absolute 1.5 D color scales.
The significant variability in grading of corneal topography patterns by experienced topography readers reported herein highlights the challenge that faces re-fractive surgeons who are evaluating patients as candidates for LASIK. Although it is often easy in retrospect to find suspicious characteristics in topography maps in the eyes of patients who have developed post-LASIK ectasia, this study demonstrates why there is still some latitude in absolute determination for surgical candidacy. It is clear that not all examiners are using the same strategy for pattern evaluation, and further work on reducing the subjective variability of interpretation of corneal maps could potentially help refractive surgeons improve their ability to accurately interpret corneal topography maps.
Further, the variability reported emphasizes the utility in considering a multitude of other screening parameters beyond simply the topographic pattern, whether or not it be through the use of specific screening systems such as the ERSS. There was significant variability on the subjective topographic classifications among different examiners using the same scale. The variation in score from 0 to 4 occurred in 68% (17 of 25) of eyes with the absolute scale and in 44% (11 of 25) of the cases with the normative scale along with little agreement among the examiners, demonstrating the great variability of subjective classification of the topography."
You are probably NOT a good candidate for refractive surgery if:
- In their early 20s or younger,
- Whose hormones are fluctuating due to disease such as diabetes,
- Who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or
- Who are taking medications that may cause fluctuations in vision,
– are more likely to have refractive instability and should discuss the possible additional risks with their doctor.
The safety and effectiveness of refractive procedures has not been determined in patients with some diseases. Discuss with your doctor if you have a history of any of the following:
Other Risk Factors
Your doctor should screen you for the following conditions or indicators of risk:


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