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Playing in a band is a way to merge your musical talent with fellow players, and play your song to the world. The music industry relies heavily on bands, not just singers. However, simply dreaming about being in a famous band isn't going to get you famous. If you've got a musical passion and want to make it famous, stop day dreaming and read this article for advice.
1Get your band together. This might seem obvious, but there are many bands out there who are trying to get famous, each of whom are still looking for a specific type of band member. Depending on your style of music you will need different instruments, but make sure you have everyone you need when you start. Also try to ensure that everyone has roughly the same skill in their roles, as this way you will all develop at the same rate in talent.
2Think of a style that makes you unique. One thing that often makes a band famous, well-loved, and importantly, recorded, is if they have a unique flair that stands out. Dare to be different; don't let the commercial world influence anything you try. Sure, think about what kinds of music people like to listen to, and think about what will appeal to others, but don't be afraid to try something people haven't seen before. You can give an instrument unique sounds or you can use an instrument that isn't used often. e.g. electric violin, or you can use something modified like instead of using drums you could be the first band to use electronic drums.[1] X Research source T
3Get on the same wavelength. Your band will have to work together as one efficient unit in order to get anywhere in the music world. In the beginning you should all agree on certain genres of music to play. Do not play any music that even one person doesn't want to play. This is when the cracks will start to show. Make proper joint decisions, and don't ignore the opinion of anyone.
4Get tight. Before you begin to write your own music, start off playing cover songs. This will help the fluidity of your music in the future, and allow each individual band member to recognize and get used to the other members style of playing. This will involve practicing at least twice a week. This involves great commitment, and each member of the band must be willing to commit an equal amount of effort to the band.
5Get a name. Even though you're not an original band yet, you will need a band name. This is generally something that happens naturally as you practice, when people start throwing names around. Pick something original. You can always Google it to make sure it's not already taken. When choosing your name make sure it suits your genre; you can't exactly call a metal band 'The Happy Bunnies'.[2] X Research source
6Get your set together. Pick the songs you've practiced most and that you are best at, then string them together to make a set that is about thirty minutes to forty minutes long. Generally, you should have two fast songs then one slow song, two fast songs, one slow song etc. in all your sets, though this can be worked around.
7Get gigs. Once you believe you work well enough to play a gig, play anywhere, any time, even if you don't get paid. The best way to find these gigs is to search for small local bands running gigs in or near your area. At the moment you're unheard of, and no matter how good you think you are, you still won't get paid. If you want you could always organise your own gig in your locality if you want to make some money.[3] X Research source
8Get writing. After a month or two of playing gigs, and probably about 4 to 5 months of general practice and jamming, start to write and compose your own songs. This will be a difficult process at the start, but do not be deterred, soon all the pieces will fall in to place. When you have your songs written, practice them over and over again, allowing to change parts and get tight when playing them.[4] X Research source
9Get recorded.[5] X Research source This is going to cost you between a small amount and a massive amount. Go to a professional recording studio if you can afford it, but don't go to the most expensive at first because it's often not worth it, especially if it's your first set of original songs. Take about five days off work, school or college in order to record between four and six songs to make an E.P.
10Get heard.
- After you have recorded get the masters of the songs, and the original mix. Burn the original mix to a couple of hundred blank CDs, or alternatively, get them published by a professional company.[6] X Research source Either way, give them out for free to anyone who wants them. There's no point trying to sell someone something they haven't heard before, but if they get it for free at least they will listen to it.
- Get videos and photos together, and make sure they're good quality because you never know when some form of press will be looking at them.
- Simple music videos are relatively easy to make. Get a live video of the band playing the song you want to make the music video for. Remove the audio and place the professionally recorded audio over it instead. Try to mix it a little. If you are not confident in using video editing software, get a friend to do it.[7] X Research source
11Get seen.
- Get a friend who is doing photography in college or as an avid hobby to take pictures of the band, both live, and in posed shots. Put a selection of the best up on your sites.
- Get some sort of logo. In this day and age, we all know someone who's a whiz kid on Photoshop. Get this person to run up a few different logos based around your name and genre. Make it simple and easy to draw.[8] X Research source
- Run up a few simple t-shirts if you have the money and give them to your friends. The t-shirts should contain your band logo and website.
- Myspace and other networking sites are a great resource for unheard bands. On Myspace you have the option of allowing anyone to download your songs for free which is an excellent idea at the beginning.
- When setting up your website, make it yourself or get a friend to do it, and don't waste money on a domain when you can get a free one. All it really needs is your logo, your name, links to your social network pages, some of your tracks, a video or two and your best photos.
- Try to audition as a band on TV shows like The X Factor, that's the way One Direction became the famous band we all know now! If you're refused somewhere practice and audition somewhere else!
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QuestionI'm home-schooled and would like to get a band together. I have a lot of time to practice, but I don't know anyone who plays an instrument or who is good enough to be in my band. What can I do?Community AnswerYou could go to music stores and ask people there, set up fliers and/or go into social media groups about musicians looking for a band.
QuestionWhat if I don't have money for a recording studio or to play anywhere?Community AnswerAs long as you have instruments, you can record demos on a phone, laptop, tablet, etc. If you have a decent demo, you can take it around to venues and try to book paying gigs. The more paying gigs, the more money towards a real recording session, by the time you make a real record, your band my already have a built-in following.
QuestionWhat if it is a children's band?Community AnswerAsk parents for lessons and rides to the gig. Get advice on recording songs, and advertising where appropriate.
QuestionHow can I get into a studio to record?Community AnswerNetwork! Talk to a lot of people about your band and chances are they know a person who has a studio and can have you come in. Be aware that it's not cheap!
QuestionWhat if I want to be the singer?Community AnswerYou really need to listen to your band members if you are the singer. I am a singer in a band, and I have noticed that you have to let the instrument players do their thing for a song, but at the same time, you have to work together. It's easier to know the balance if you personally know each of the band members. I also support the idea practicing at least once a week, if not more. Before you begin your practice, find out what each person wants to accomplish that day. The key to keeping a band together is that each member has to support everyone else.
QuestionWhat can I do if I am shy and afraid of singing in public?Community AnswerTry to build up that confidence by singing alone first and knowing the songs of by heart. Move on to performing in front of small groups of familiar people, then step out to perform in front of people you don't know. Baby steps.
QuestionI need to find a specific person (voice type) for my band, but nobody I know would work. Where should I look?Community AnswerYou can post about it on social networks like Facebook or YouTube, put up an ad on Craigslist, or put up flyers in your area.
QuestionHow do bands get famous? Do they go to bars and play and wait to be discovered, or what? How can we get to play bigger venues?Community AnswerMost bands build a moderate following through distributing their music, playing shows, and getting the word out about themselves in their local area. They'll then demonstrate this following by playing a sold out show at a smaller venue in their area and use that reputation when contacting promoters and touring agencies. Promoters and touring agencies can get your band support slots on tours with bigger acts, which will build your following further, until eventually you're the headliner.
QuestionIs it okay if the start of my song is startling?Community AnswerDepending on what you mean by "startling," possibly. Honestly, I think it depends on what genre you're going for. If you want your music to be energizing, then "startling" is probably a good way to start. If you want your music to be relaxing, it might not be a good idea.
QuestionWhat if I'm 15 and live in the country?Community AnswerI don't think age really makes too much of a difference, as long as you're good and you work hard. If you live in somewhere remote, you just need to network a bit more and try really hard to put yourself out there. It might also be a good idea to get to know the surrounding communities, as this could help with your band's publicity.
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- P.S. Fights between some band members may occur, but remember it will all pass! Also remember to have fun! BUT not to much fun!
- Don't ever give up. Huge bands, such as Linkin Park, David Mari, and even The Beatles themselves have been rejected countless times before signed on. Learn to take the negative feedback from people, and build on it. Bands that have been rejected more before being signed are actually more experienced, because they've had a chance to learn from their mistakes.
- If you are having trouble writing a song or you're getting writer's block in the middle, take a break,chill, out watch T.V., and read magazines to maybe get some ideas. Keep it in the back of your mind as you do your daily things and something will come to you. It may sound unbelievable but it's true. Listen to new CDs you might get good ideas, but don't copy, I'm sure you can think of song and music by yourself. Good luck!
- Ask strangers for opinions via internet. If you ask a family member or friend, chances are they will say your music is good, even if it's terrible. That way, input from strangers will be more honest and reliable.
- Be crazy but not too crazy. Have fun on stage but if you look like a bunch of idiots breaking things sounding like crap nobody will sign you.
- Write with the heart not with the mind.
- Practice, practice, practice. Make sure you practice all the time. If you're playing, trying to get signed, and the only reason you miss out is because you made a heap of mistakes, you've only got yourself to blame. Practice as individuals and practice together. The more you practice, the more you can learn about your music and your band as a whole, and improve. If somebody gave you the equipment off the street and asked you to play, you should be able to.
- Remember stay focused and remember you can do anything in life there is no limitThanks!
- Listen to music that might inspire you (no plagiarism though!).Thanks!
- If a member of your band leaves, it's okay. Look at Journey, the only original player is their drummer and they are still one of the most popular bands still playing at concerts today. Even with Steve Perry gone, the band showed they could preserve and they did with other singers.
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- Many bands are rejected numerous times. Don't let this put you off- learn from it. Try your best, and have fun!Thanks!
- If your band gets rejected once, twice, three times or even more, completely ignore those people. Think about the famous musicians out there right now.Thanks!
- ↑ https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-find-your-niche-in-the-music-industry/
- ↑ https://diymusician.cdbaby.com/musician-tips/naming-band-10-easy-steps/
- ↑ https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/gigging-101-how-to-get-gigs-the-ultimate-guide/
- ↑ https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-write-a-song-for-beginners-a-step-by-step-guide-to-becoming-a-songwriter/
- ↑ https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-record-your-first-song-from-home-cheaply-the-basics-for-beginners/
- ↑ https://www.dummies.com/computers/operating-systems/windows-xp-vista/how-to-burn-music-to-a-cddvd-in-windows-media-player/
- ↑ https://www.musicindustryhowto.com/how-to-make-a-music-video-for-beginners/
- ↑ https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/71902
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The North American leg of METALLICA's "WorldWired" 2017 tour kicks off on May 10 in Baltimore, Maryland and will hit stadiums in 25 cities before winding down in mid-August. Support on the quartet's first North American trek since 2009 will come mainly from AVENGED SEVENFOLD and VOLBEAT, with GOJIRA taking over for the latter group for the last six shows.
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich told Rolling Stone about the tour: "Full stadium runs can sometimes be a little intimidating. There's all these things to worry about like, 'You should really try to play maybe only on the weekend,' and, 'Where do you play on Tuesday?' and some of those practicalities can get a little bewildering. We just threw caution to the wind. Doing a stadium run seemed like the perfect thing on the back of how well this record has been received and all the good will that's out there in METALLICA's world right now."
Ulrich also talked about what fans can expect the "WorldWired" stage production, saying: "You want to make the shows into events. We've got a few things, obviously, that are tied into the record and a few different bits and tugs that's gonna make it fun."
"We've got a couple of things up our sleeves," he continued. "I don't want to give it all away, but we're playing a few stadium shows in Mexico in about two weeks' time, and we're gonna be using what we did up in Minneapolis as the springboard. It's about size and spectacle, but there's a little bit of a minimalist approach to it."
Without going into details, Ulrich said that the new METALLICA production will see the band "very exposed" and promised that the experience will consist of far more than "someone plopping a stadium stage at the end of a stadium."
"It's big and it's just fucking crazy and overwhelming and there are a few bells and whistles that are gonna make it unique," he said.
Meanwhile, METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo told The Pulse Of Radio the new tour makes it feel as if the band is proving itself all over again. "It feels like there's a new beginning, and in a way we're challenged 'cause we're winning people over with new music and new production, you know, new show," he said. "You know, we're blessed and we understand that and we work hard to hopefully provide the best concert experience we can."
General ticket sales start Friday (February 17) at 10:00 a.m. local time.
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If Colorado's burgeoning tech industry has a weak link, it's probably the relatively limited number of angel investors. Individuals and organizations are trying to change that, and many of them will gather this week for the 25th Annual Colorado Capital Conference.
The Rockies Venture Club runs the event, which includes the conference Thursday in Golden and a meeting for accredited investors Friday morning in Denver.
Like most conferences of this type, its goal is to bring together investors and entrepreneurs to make deals. There are 12 startups on the schedule to give their pitches.
But RVC executive director Peter Adams said another focus is to help inexperienced entrepreneurs learn what it takes to successfully raise money for a startup and help inexperienced investors understand how to pick winners.
There seems to be an ever-growing number of events in Colorado for fledgling entrepreneurs, but the emphasis on helping investors is a bit different.
Adams feels the conference is a good tool to help develop Colorado's base of angel investors by "celebrating [how] exits can be good to help galvanize our community and get the disparate 'accredited investors' to become active 'angel investors.'"
The most useful event for novice investors might come Friday with the meeting in Denver that's limited to accredited investors. It's a chance for them to talk about the deals, decide which ones to follow, and start in on due diligence, Adams said.
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The conference's focus will be on exits—investments that pay off with an IPO or sale—and the authors of Colorado's biggest recent exits are scheduled to speak at the event. The state has seen two notable IPOs this year, with Rally Software Development (NYSE: RALY) and the Noodles & Company (NASDAQ: NDLS) restaurant chain both making their debuts on the public market.
Rally founder and chief technology officer Ryan Martens and Noodles CEO Kevin Reddy are both scheduled to speak about their experiences. The companies raised $84 million and $97 million respectively.
Former LineRate CEO Steve Georgis and former NexGen Storage CEO John Spiers also are schedule to speak. Both companies recorded exits in the $120 million range earlier this year.
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Rogers Heritage High School, Elmwood Middle School and Kirksey Middle School all discovered threats written in bathroom stalls in the last 48 hours.
These threats follow a gun threat and bomb threat at Bentonville High School earlier this week. One 18-year-old student was arrested in connection with the gun threat and faces a felony charge of terroristic threatening.
None of the Rogers schools needed to be evacuated or have a bomb squad called, but authorities say they are not taking any threat lightly.
"We treat every one of those situations as if it's the real deal...so it's an extremely, extremely big deal on our part," said Lt. Derek Hudson of the Springdale Police Department.
There are no suspects in any of the Rogers cases, but Hudson said when found, the people responsible will face punishment whether it is a prank or not.
If the student is over 18 years old, they could be charged with terroristic threatening and face years in prison depending on the severity of the case. Kids that are under 18 could face fines or jail time, or have mandated time at a juvenile boot camp or rehabilitation facility.
Hudson urges parents to have an open conversation with their kids about the threats that happened this week, as well check into their social media just to be cautious. He said that a threat online could have the same punishment as a threat made in person.
"Parents need to educate themselves on what their kids are doing, on Facebook and Twitter or Instagram, or all of the things that are out there now that are on these cell phones or iPads or computers that kids can access," said Hudson.
One Benton County parent has a middle school-aged daughter, and while there has been no threat at her school, he is still prepared for a conversation.
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KATHMANDU, APRIL 21 — I am contesting the upcoming election with my headscarf on, duly following the advice of my mother-in-law. But I have offered my full support to my daughter-in-law to contest the polls without headscarf on," said Kausilya Tharu, a participant from Bara district at the two-day national conference on women's leadership and representation.
Kausilya is one of the 39 women participants contesting the local polls who came all the way across Nepal to participate in the national conference, 'Towards Planet 50:50-Enabling Women's Leadership and Representation in Local Governance', organised by the Election Commission Nepal, together with the United Nations and Sajha Abhiyan (Women's leaders' Coalition) in Kathmandu on 20-21 April 2017.
With the promulgation of a new constitution that contains many positive provisions to advance gender equality and women's empowerment, as well as due to Nepal's national and international commitments for the same causes, there has been significant progress in the country in recent years. However, many serious challenges remain and a coherent approach among political parties is needed to ensure women's leadership and representation in local governance.
The two-day conference is a response to identified shortfalls in terms of women's participation and representation. Various speakers have highlighted the message that women's participation is more than numbers and filling quotas, and that the country needs to aim for female representation and participation that substantially transforms decision making in the political sphere.
Speaking at the inauguration session on Thursday, Rt. Honorable Speaker of the Parliament, Onsari Gharti Magar, said that women's participation in local governance as voters is simply not enough. "What is more crucial is to push for greater leadership roles in the pursuit of national development."
Chief Election Commissioner, Dr. Ayodhee Prasad Yadav, requested all political parties to encourage women's candidacy in all posts as far as possible. "We need to put an end to the existing socio-economic and cultural discrimination against women to see them in the leadership roles."
"Quotas help, special measures help, interest groups help, but it is when knowledge is put into practice that changes come," said UN Resident Coordinator Valerie Julliand. "Transforming policy into practice highlights the tangible challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. At the end of it all, we need to have women who want to come to the table – this requires everyone supporting women."
Women's political empowerment and equal access to leadership positions at all levels are fundamental to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a more equal world. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), ratified by Nepal in 1991, calls on state parties "to take appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life".
Similarly, the Constitution of Nepal (2015), Article 38-4, states that "women shall have the right to participate in all bodies of the State on the basis of the principle of proportional inclusion." Regardless, women continue to be significantly under-represented in political and electoral processes everywhere in the world – as voters, candidates, elected representatives or electoral administrators. Nepal is no exception.
Many of the candidates contesting the election from different districts shared a common message that there are still huge obstacles for women entering politics and this is something they should collectively fight, to enable more women leaders and representatives. "The barriers, however challenging, that stop women from entering into politics can be easily overcome if both women leaders and parties are committed," said Member of Parliament, Kunti Shahi.
The Government of Nepal (GoN) has announced 14 May 2017 as the date for the election of local bodies and preparations are underway. The local bodies for which elections will be held include 481 Rural Municipalities, 246 Municipalities, 13 Sub- Metropolitan Cities and 4 Metropolitan Cities. These elections will result in at least 13,360 women being elected decision makers in 6,680 wards.
The conference, aimed at strengthening knowledge and capacities among both political actors and women from across Nepal, brought together over 300 women leaders from the 75 districts of Nepal who discussed how they could take maximum benefit from the opportunities provided by the new constitution, the electoral laws and political processes. Among these, 13 will contest for the post of Mayor, 16 for Deputy Mayor, 5 for Ward chair and 4 for Ward member. If elected, they will contribute to the progress of recent years and strengthen Nepal's position as a leader on the issue of women's representation in politics.
In the words of UN Resident Coordinator Valerie Julliand, "When women prosper, all of society flourishes, and political inclusion and participation, as well as access to education, are instrumental in attaining prosperity."


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Human parasites are everywhere in our environment, so it is easy to become infected. These are just some of the ways it can happen:Insect bites
Handling raw meat and fish
Having contact with animal or human faeces
Eating raw or undercooked pork, beef or fish
Walking barefoot outside/indoors
Having contact with an infected person through kissing, touching/shaking hands, sexual contact.
Drinking contaminated water
Eating contaminated raw fruits and vegetables
Emptying soiled litter pans especially cats
Not washing hands when you have used the toilet
Eating food that infected people have prepared
Inhaling contaminated dust, especially parasitic eggs or cysts
Human Parasites
All human parasites consist of tiny protozoa and amoebae, which are seen under a microscope, not by the naked eye. This also includes parasitic worms and flukes, which are larger. Parasitic worms are mostly ingested when you eat contaminated meat. The tiny protozoa and amoebae are spread to people by water, air, food, animals, human contact and insects. They are most troublesome and cause major health problems if not eliminated. They can travel from the intestines to the bloodstream, muscles and vital organs, where they create damage to the host. Some of these tiny parasites will actually attack the organs, including the heart.
These parasites are very light and float in the air where they are inhaled. When in their resting or cyst stage, they are very infectious. They have been linked with cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel, cardiovascular problems and many other health disorders. One young girl I met who had experienced four cardiac arrests and was also diagnosed with possible fibromyalgia (pain throughout all her muscles and tissues), had been infected by consuming liquids while travelling overseas. The living organism was literally attacking her vital organs including her heart!
Blood tests need to be taken to determine what types of parasites and bacteria are present. Live Blood Analysis (LBA) can also be performed by specialised technicians to ascertain the condition of the blood.
A few of the more commonly known parasites are:
This is found in dogs and cats, but rarely in humans. If you are infected with this parasite you may have swallowed fleas that were already infected with tapeworm larvae. Interestingly, humans do not always show symptoms, but if the worm takes up residence in the intestines it can eat away all your nutrients and off load toxic waste into your system. Anyone with dogs and cats at home needs to observe hygiene.
However if you do experience the following symptoms it could indicate that tapeworm is present: dizziness, hunger pains, allergies, bloating and wind, general digestive problems, mineral imbalance.
This worm is usually ingested by drinking water that contains hookworm larvae, or if you eat contaminated vegetables and fruits. Once in the host, the worm will hook onto the intestinal lining where it drinks your blood! Microscopic examination shows that this tiny worm actually has teeth! It can live in your body for up to 15 years with a female producing around 6-7 million eggs during her lifespan! These eggs don't hatch inside your body - they are passed out through normal bowel movements. Hence the importance of a healthy bowel with elimination once or twice daily.
If you have hookworm invasion you may experience weakness, anaemia, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain.
This tiny worm lives in your colon and is the most common worm found in our bodies. It even lays eggs outside your body too! You can acquire this worm through unclean hands, and dirty clothes and bed sheets. If you have pinworms you may experience anal itching and irritation.
After copulation the male dies and the female will make her way to the anus where she lays around 5,000 to 10,000 eggs. This can contribute to the anal itching and you can continually reinfect the area by constantly scratching. Pinworms will live for around two months. These worms can also travel to the vaginal area in women causing irritation and inflammation, as well as granulomata in the uterus and fallopian tubes. This little parasite is very difficult to control and reinfests very quickly and frequently. Some tests have shown that it can migrate towards the appendix, urinary system and peritoneal cavity.
You can become infected with roundworm by ingesting the eggs contained in soil on your fruit and vegetables. The eggs live in your intestines and gravitate to various organs where they cause severe damage. This is one of the most commonly acquired parasites globally. It is actually quite large and can be as thick as a pen or pencil and often around 16mm in length.
You would expect to experience weight loss, weakness and fatigue, often abdominal pain and possibly infections.
Fish Tapeworm
This worm is found globally and is the largest of all the tapeworms, sometimes up to 13 metres in length! You will acquire this if you eat undercooked fish that contains the worm's larvae, or by handling raw fish and not washing your hands thoroughly. It can also be ingested via smoked or pickled fish. It literally sucks onto your intestinal wall, where it thrives and lives until it grows into an adult. Surprisingly, it does not cause a lot of damage to the intestinal wall but it will feed off glucose and is often present in cases where hypoglycaemia is experienced. It appears to love vitamin B12 and will leach this from your system, thereby contributing to anaemia. It's a very active tapeworm that produces billions of eggs during its lifetime in your gut!
These tiny parasites are known as Bilharzia or blood flukes. They inhabit your blood vessels, bladder and intestines and can pass their eggs through your urine and faeces. Infection occurs through the skin, often the feet, when in fresh water where certain types of snails that carry schistosomes are living. Fresh water becomes contaminated by schistosoma eggs through urination or defecation by infected people. The eggs then hatch and, if certain types of snails are present in the water, the parasites develop inside them. The parasite leaves the snail and enters the water where it survives for up to 48 hours.
You may not even be aware of being infected, but if you begin to experience fever, chills, coughing, muscle aches or itching, then your body has developed a severe reaction to the eggs, but not the worm itself.
Becoming reinfected constantly can damage the liver, intestines, lungs and bladder.
This little critter often occurs in Africa, South America (especially Brazil and Venezuela), southern China, SE Asia, Japan, the Caribbean and the Middle East.
So, if you travel to any of these areas avoid immersion in fresh water, lakes, rivers and canals. If you have already been exposed I recommend you get a blood test, especially if you are experiencing any of the symptoms outlined here.
Liver Fluke
This is a flat type worm that attacks your liver. It can irritate and cause inflammation and even make tiny holes in your liver. You acquire this dreadful parasite by eating undercooked fish, contaminated vegetables, or even eating crops where human faeces have been used as a fertiliser. For all you swimmers out there, beware! Do not swim in dirty contaminated water, including home pools, and avoid drinking contaminated water. Liver Fluke can live in your body for as long as 30 years creating the following symptoms:
enlarged liver, pain in the right side of the body, oedema, vertigo, bile stones, and cancer.
Entamoeba histolytica is a one celled organism that produces amebiasis. It is found in water and damp environments, including soil, contaminated fruits and vegetables. It spreads through faecal contamination so any crops fertilised with human faecal waste will be contaminated. People who do not wash their hands when they have used the toilet can infect themselves and others through their poor sanitation habits. It can also be spread through unsafe sexual practices. Interestingly, most people don't display symptoms but when they do they would include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, weight loss, weakness and fatigue.
Toxoplasma gondii invades your central nervous system. Again you acquire it by eating undercooked meat or handling infected kitty litters. It is a very common parasite, crescent shaped when viewed through a microscope. If a person has a very weak immune system they are more likely to experience symptoms such as fever, chills, fatigue, headache; otherwise many people appear to have antibodies to counteract it.
Giardia Lamblia resides in your intestines or your gall bladder. Again, it is spread by faecal or water contamination. Poor hygiene, such as not washing hands, and unsafe sexual practices can trigger this organism to spread and contaminate the host. This organism can live in natural streams and even in tap water because it is resistant to chlorination - another good reason to filter your water!
Any symptoms you may experience are similar to those caused by other organisms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, and mineral/vitamin deficiency since nutrients will be leached from your system.
From a naturopathic standpoint, I recommend people take herbal and/or homoeopathic remedies and run through a short course of worming every year. It is so easy for any of us to become contaminated even if we are very hygienic because we cannot control all our surroundings and contacts. If parasites are not cleared from the body on a regular basis they will simply thrive and grow - they multiply inside you and literally eat your food, drink your blood and attack your vital organs!
As a naturopath, I aim primarily to free the entire gastrointestinal tract of toxins to enable the digestion, kidneys and bowel to work efficiently. Only then can you experience more vitality. There are no side affects from taking herbal/homeopathic remedies for worming, but there are certain herbs that are used in accordance with varying symptom profiles for specific types of parasites. These need to be dispensed professionally for the correct results. Remedies to normalise digestive enzymes, aid in the assimilation and absorption of nutrients, detoxify kidneys and create regular bowel movements are also incorporated into the healing regime.
Sydney-based Lyn Craven is a practitioner of naturopathy, nutrition, medical herbalism, Bowen therapy, Reiki energy healing and meditation, and is a corporate health presenter/consultant with 18 years' experience in natural therapies.
Lyn has recently created a Meditation CD for anxiety, stress and self healing.
Lyn Craven is a practitioner of Naturopathy, Bowen Therapy, Energy/Reiki therapist, meditation teacher and Corporate Health Consultant. She is also a health researcher/writer and has produced a meditation CD assisting people to manage anxiety and stress. She runs a private practice in Sydney and can be contacted on +61403 231 804


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For years many of us have said that politicians say what the people want to hear and do the opposite anyway. Often that is very hard to prove. In the case of Governor Fallin we have it in writing. We have her own words rewarding big business in Oklahoma while burdening the common working people with exorbitant taxes. She seeks to placate the majority of the people by eliminating the tax on groceries, yet she rewards those that donate the most to political campaigns by seeking to eliminate the business tax. We will use her own words from her State of the State Address, her 2014 Campaign site and a pledge she made in 2010 as a candidate for Governor to show you that she has sat here for the last six plus years and lied to the citizens of the State of Oklahoma.
We didn't have to go very far back to expose the lies that the Governor has made to the citizens of this great state. We went back to her first campaign for Governor when she made a promise to the people and even signed a statement to the fact that she would oppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxes. You can see that sworn pledge for yourself here
We do remember she wanted to give the citizens a tax cut. She did get one passed and signed into law. We were supposed to see the effects of it this year. It isn't going to happen. Poor planning led to a $1.3 billion dollar gap in the budget last year and the first item sacrificed by all the legislators and the Governor was our tax cut. They did cut $189 million dollars of tax credits from businesses that no longer do business in the state. That didn't really save us a lot of money. They also made the tax credit for the oil and gas industry permanent because they were having such a hard time.
As if the lawmakers weren't overpaid for the part time work they do anyway, last year they changed the rules a little. It seems they felt their vote was worth more. You can read how they rewarded themselves here Rule change will allow lobbyists to spend more on Oklahoma lawmakers | News OK. These people are making as much during a session as a single individual makes in a year. If you add their per-diem into it, they are making a killing.
The next article of interest we found was this http://www.muskogeepolitico.com/2017/02/fallin-pushes-17b-sales-tax-hike.html?m=1. This article blows her signed promise of no new taxes out of the water. She has asked for a $1.7 billion dollar tax increase and is taxing everything she can think off. This is due to poor management. Maybe it would help if there wasn't a drunk running the office responsible for distributing all these funds. We urge you to open the link on this report and read it.
There is a list of the services she has proposed taxing or raising taxes on.
The next article of interest we found was this article. We can't help but wonder what she is thinking. There have been little indications of a willingness to cut the workforce of the state. This year there were discussions of eliminating another $100 million dollars from the corporate welfare handouts. Those cuts would be coming from companies that mostly no longer do business in Oklahoma. She did recommend the elimination of the corporate income tax. If she was hoping that would attract new business to the state she better come up with a better plan. The corporations may not have to pay taxes, but their employees will be taxed even after their death. That's just plain stupidity.
The next article of interest we found was this A Deeper Look at Fallin's State of the State Address | Oklahoma Watch. This is an excellent report that includes a full copy of Governor Fallin's State of the State address. What's missing from her speech is the failure to get the states out of control spending under control. Two prime examples. With the state trying to close a $1.3 billion dollar hole in the budget the legislature still found the money, a total of $50 million dollars, to fund a pop music museum in Tulsa and a Native American Heritage Center in Oklahoma City. Those two projects will benefit Oklahoma City and Tulsa with added tax revenue once they are completed, but every citizen in the state will have contributed to paying off the bonds used to build them.
The next article of interest we found was this Mary Fallin - Wikipedia. This pretty well covers the Governor's entire political history. We urge you to open the link and read the article. In it you will see that she has really risen above her capability. What is not included here is any mention of her tenure as Chair of the National Governors' Conference. While in that position she aggressively pushed for the Common Core State Standards in education despite the pressure from her constituents here in Oklahoma. It was only after her term as Chair was over that we were able to take control of our education system back from the federal government.
As we had decided to look at her overall performance as Governor, the next article of interest we found was this Promises Made, Promises Kept | Mary Fallin for Governor. Now this is actually from her 2014 re-election campaign. We have gone through it bit by bit and can show you that the promises made have mostly not been kept.
The first item on her list was this Fiscal Responsibility | Mary Fallin for Governor. We will give her credit for raising the amount of the balance in the States Rainy Day Fund. They have actually done a good job there. The cost of raising that balance has been far too great a price to pay for the tax payers. Last year there was a $1.3 billion dollar hole in the budget and the first people to feel it were the tax payers. Their tax cut was canceled, fees were raised and many other things were done. This year there's a $900 million dollar hole in the budget and the solution from her office is a $1.7 billion dollars in proposed tax increases. That's after she proposes to eliminate the corporate taxes all together along with the grocery tax. We sure would like to know what drugs she's on. We could ask Preston. We see a complete lack of fiscal responsibility out of this administration and this legislature.
The next item on her list was this Economy and Jobs | Mary Fallin for Governor. Her initial figures are correct to a point. There comes a time when even statistics lie. Since her 2014 campaign unemployment in Oklahoma is higher than the National average for the first time since the crash of 2008. It has gotten to a point that some companies are actually moving out of state. Despite all their attempts Oklahoma still remains an agricultural, oil and gas economy. No one at the state level has proposed any solutions to the problem.
The next item we covered was government efficiency here Government Efficiency | Mary Fallin for Governor. She is pretty pleased with consolidating the IT departments of the various agencies into one group. Yes it did save a little money, but not enough to put a dent in what the state owes. She eliminated or consolidated 75 task forces, boards and commissions. We've lost track of the number she's created.
The next item on the Governor's list of accomplishments was this Education | Mary Fallin for Governor. Here we see that she claims to have exceeded her first year goal, which in fact she did. When you set such a low goal to begin with you are bound to exceed your goal. She created the A-F grading system for our schools, which isn't really working out to well. It seems to get changed every year. Perhaps the best thing she did accomplish was she ended the legal appeals process for underperforming teachers. That allowed the districts to terminate them without spending a fortune on attorney's fees defending the termination.
Next on her list of accomplishments was this Energy and Environment | Mary Fallin for Governor. Here her biggest accomplishment was the promotion of the use of natural gas in the state's vehicle fleet. Never mind the fact that some of those vehicles were traded in at a loss and were less than a year old. Yes Oklahoma is an oil and gas producing state, but we can't help but wonder when someone with a look towards the future of the state and the future of the citizens of this state is going to recognize that we need more than just oil and gas to propel this state into the future. She is so invested in the oil and gas industry that just because they were having a hard couple of years like most of us Oklahoman's, she approved a permanent tax credit for them last year.
Next came this Infrastructure | Mary Fallin for Governor. She established a bridge improvement and turnpike modernization plan. The problem is the bridges are not being repaired fast enough. Not enough of the funds are going to the County Commissioners to fix the bridges. There is a bill in the House this year that hopes to change that. In addition repairs on the turnpikes are not getting to the base of the problem. Instead of taking them down to the dirt level as they should be, they are just scraping away the top level of asphalt and relaying a new layer. Some of these base layers were designed to last fifteen to twenty years and have not been replaced since the 1950's. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's solution to this is to build more turnpikes. We are to a point now where after the completion of the proposed turnpikes already underway Oklahoma will have more Turnpike miles than any state in the union. It seems like every Governor waits until they are approaching the end of their term in office before they offer to build more turnpike miles. That's more money out of the citizen's pockets.
The next subject she brought up was this Healthcare | Mary Fallin for Governor. We will give her credit for keeping 30,000 Oklahomans insured during her first term. She's even managed, for the most part, to be successful through the half way point of her second term. We should not forget, nor should she and the legislature forget that through the repeated attempts to force Obamacare on us was stopped by the concerted efforts of the Grassroots movement in this great state exercising their 1st Amendment rights that put an end to those attempts.
This next item she claims progress in has really turned into as big of a disgrace as the federal program has. You can see it here Veterans | Mary Fallin for Governor. She could have done more for our Disabled Veterans. Instead over the last year we got this Maggot-gate: VA Staff Quit After Maggots Found In Elderly Veteran. How can she claim credit for allowing our state run Veterans facilities to deteriorate to a point that is this bad? We have yet to see a report from the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs in regards to the death of this Veteran. Where is the House and Senate oversight of the department? The sad truth is this was just another prop to be used to get re-elected one more time. This is not only disgraceful, but the failure to treat this patient was criminal.
She did her next victory lap based on this subject Vulnerable Oklahomans | Mary Fallin for Governor. Well she did help to launch a program that helped to feed over five million hungry Oklahoman's during her first term. Most of the leg work was accomplished by non-governmental agencies, local food banks and even churches. She should be giving the credit to them. She's also claiming credit for prison sentencing reform. We only have two questions for her on that subject. If the reforms were so successful why did you have them destroyed while they were still in the negotiation phase with former Speaker Steele? If her reforms were so successful why did the citizens of Oklahoma have to pass State Questions 780 and 781 for any real reform on sentencing was enacted?
She next laid claim to defending the 2nd Amendment here 2nd Amendment | Mary Fallin for Governor. We did find this one to be credible. She is a gun owner. She has a concealed Carry Permit and is a member of the NRA. We would like to add that the former rifle range instructor on our staff would advise that she receive some guidance on how to properly hold and fire an MP-4 before she ventures out to the range again. Her current posture indicated in the photo would tend to leave her less steady in the standing position.
The next article of interest we found was this Mary Fallin appointment brings compliments, criticisms | KFOR.com. We actually found this to be a local attempt at derailing the Trump candidacy for President. This was on a very partisan line. It's a sad day in news reporting when even our local television stations start reporting on partisan lines with whoever their corporate bosses say to align with. Reporters should keep their personal opinions on any candidate to themselves. That is the only way they can report on all candidates fairly. If they are unable to do that then they are in the wrong line of work.
The next article of interest we found was this. We welcome this and now know that these tax increases won't be a cake walk through the legislature. We also know that there are more than the ones listed here that have as of yet to step up to the plate.
The next article of interest we found was also a bit amusing. What we found amusing was in the title in part" Fallin opposes Fallin Budget." This is an article that we urge you to click on the link and open it to read. Just in November citizens of Oklahoma rejected a $668 million dollar tax increase and now she has come back and proposed a tax increase that is more than three times higher. Sure she's in her last term as Governor. She's upset because she wasn't offered a position in the Trump administration. What she and the legislature need to do is get down to the business of shrinking the bloated bureaucracy that our state government has become and learn to live within the frames of its income.
The next article we found was this article. We are finally seeing a glimmer of hope in the House of Representatives. It's a small glimmer but this nation was founded on such a small glimmer of hope.
Throughout this financial shortfall over the last two years we've seen the taxes for the citizens reinstated, a proposal to eliminate the grocery tax, the oil and gas industry get a permanent tax credit and a proposal to eliminate the corporate income tax. We have seen the deletion of $189 million in tax credits last year and there was talk of an additional $100 million this year. All of that is important. What's even more important that we haven't heard about except here is the legislature giving lobbyist permission to spend more on them each year? We haven't heard a word on the over $2 billion dollars in tax credits that the legislature hands out every year to those corporations that donate to their campaigns. The reason why is easily deduced. The people in power want to stay in power and that is how they see the way to do it.
Governor Fallin you have proven to be the snake in the grass that many of us thought that you were. May this term as Governor end your political career forever. For all of you citizen legislators be aware that we will be watching every single tax proposal for your votes. We will ensure that your constituents are informed of how you voted on this massive tax increase. We can almost promise you that a yea vote will be a challenged seat on the next election.


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Anyway, here is what I came up with for this set...
And, as usual, here are all the blocks I've done so far -
The values are working especially well in the second one. It is an interesting project.ReplyDelete
i love all the bright, happy colors!!ReplyDelete
I loooooove the colours! The BOM has very nice blocks.. I am pretty sure you had fun making each of them!
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I love your colour palette! Just gorgeous :)ReplyDelete
Love the orange and grays!ReplyDelete
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I love these colors against the grey. Also love that the blocks are so big.
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I love your blocks, I am also a huge fan of those colors against the gray, what a lovely feel it gives the whole thing!
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Wow this is looking fabulous. I LOVE the colour combination.ReplyDelete
Love the bright, citrusy colours against the grey! Your blocks are all just gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I really like your grey background. I have never really used much grey in my quilts, but I am inspired to try working with it.ReplyDelete
Glad to have found your blog today! Will be back soon to see how this wonderful quilt grows :)ReplyDelete
Your blocks look great! I love the grey...it's so different as a background, but makes the everything else just 'pop" !!!! Linda (NZ) email@example.com


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There are three brilliant apps for iPhone or Android that allow you to immerse yourself into the culture of a travel destination through the delicious means of food and drink. A major part of experiencing the culture in an unfamiliar place is to sample the fare.
The first app gives access to information about wine, the second, local restaurants, and if you happen to be vegan or vegetarian, this third app is specifically for you.
Each of these unique travel app tools will present you with possible cuisine and wine offerings in Spain, Greece, Italy, or wherever your destination may be. You'll probably find that one or more of these apps becomes a staple in your smartphone travel routine.
WineGlass: translate wine menus and get reviews
Use WineGlass when you arrive at a new restaurant. While waiting for your meal, you may be inclined to sip on a glass or two, but sometimes you find yourself staring at the menu, completely confused as to what you're ordering.
Most restaurants will have an English translation, but often these are oddly written and confusing to decipher. So, pay £4.99 for this app, and find the information you need. Act as if you were a sommelier, and order the perfect bottle!
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First, download the app. At this point, you are only required to photograph the menu with your phone. Immediately, the picture is translated, and you receive the rankings, reviews, and costs of each wine, along with an interactive list of food pairings.
With WineGlass, it's easy to find the bottle that will complete your meal.
WineGlass is available for download for both iPhone and Android devices through the official stores.
CultureTrip: find the best places to go
This free app is a great resource for hunting down the best restaurants, bars and activities in your location. It's very simple to use, and it's free!
Culture Trip says that it, "goes beyond the obvious and ordinary, exploring the new, the intriguing and the exciting in your neighbourhood and around the world."
Here's how it works:
Once the app is downloaded, press the Explore button in the top right-hand corner. A list of cultural experiences is generated, and you can click on each article to read more. It's also possible to use the search tool and research your destination in advance if you're more of the plan-ahead type.
If you're looking for new holiday spots, this app is convenient for inspiration, as well. You can be notified of new articles when they are posted, and bookmark anything that stands out to you for future journeys.
Culture Trip's ratings show its user-friendliness and practicality. It will have you eating outside with a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower, or trying famous Portuguese pastries in the heart of Lisbon — whatever your heart desires.
Culture Trip is available for free download for both iPhone and Android devices through the official stores.
HappyCow: find vegetarian and vegan food
HappyCow does a stunning job of providing its users with healthy, easily accessible food. HappyCow holds almost 18,000 vegan and vegetarian restaurant listings in Europe alone, and covers over 180 countries, so you are bound to find places to go out and enjoy a meal in your destination. This app is priced at £3.99, a low price to pay for living a healthy life.
It can be hard as a vegan or vegetarian in a foreign country to ask for a tailored meal in a restaurant where you don't speak the local language, so why not go to a restaurant that provides exactly what you need without the hassle or stress?
Here's how it works:
HappyCow will prompt you to allow access to your location. Once you have accepted, a list of local restaurants is produced.
HappyCow is available for download for both iPhone and Android devices through the official stores.
Regardless of where your journey takes you, rest assured that these apps will take the stress out of finding a stellar location to eat out or have a drink while enjoying your travel experience.
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The shifting songs of Darwin's finches have given new insight into processes that shape the course of evolution, preventing newly forked branches on life's tree from growing back together.
Even though it's biologically possible for Geospiza fortis and Geospiza scandens — the original residents of the Galapagos island of Daphne Major — to interbreed with newly arrived Geospiza magnirostris, the species have stayed separate.
The birds learned to sing new tunes, setting off a behavioral cascade that swept the island in just a few decades: Evolution in action, audible to the naked ear.
The findings, published October 31 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, "throw light on what happens at a crucial stage in speciation," wrote Princeton biologists Rosemary and Peter Grant.
Since the late 1970s, the Grants have worked on Daphne Major, studying descendants of some of the same finches that inspired Charles Darwin's evolutionary theories.
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I'm the first to admit my own mistakes, and just accepting whatever cab the taxi wrangler at Sydney airport directs me to definitely qualifies.
On Wednesday, August 31, 2016, just before 8pm, the next available cab in the queue at the international terminal of Sydney airport happened to be Taxis Combined taxi # 2203. I had bad trips with these guys in the past, but this one beat them all.
The actual driving brought no surprises; quite a few heart-stopping lane changes, a nearly missed turn; nothing you wouldn't expect from any taxi in Sydney.
The driver, however, was another story. Constantly sneezing and coughing, he soon explained that he had, in his words, "a cold, or maybe the flu". For the entire trip, he continued to rub his nose and wipe his face. And just in case that wasn't gross enough, he not only constantly chewed on his chewing gum in an extremely vomit – inducing manner, but also used those same hands that would later handle my luggage (again) and potentially touch my credit card to extensively play with said chewing gum.
We can only hope guys like this, and indeed companies like Taxis Combined who manage to provide consistently appalling service, will be put out of business by competition like Uber sooner than later.
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T-Mobile has announced today that the Google Nexus 9 by HTC is now available through the un-carrier's online and retail stores. The brand new LTE enabled Android 5.0 Lollipop tablet will cost users $0 down (and $24.99 for 24 months or $599.76 outright).
The HTC built Nexus 9 features a 8.9 inch touch display, up to 32GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 1.6 megapixel front camera, a 6700mAh battery, and a 2.3GHz dual-core Denver processor with Kepler DX1 graphics and 2GB of RAM.
T-Mobile had some delays releasing the Nexus 6, and promised to have the Nexus tablet in their stores by December.
T-Mobile is the first U.S. carrier to offer the LTE Nexus 9 and customers can pair the tablet with one of the un-carrier's 4G LTE plans to suit their needs. Just $10 a month enables you to add a tablet and match the data on your Simple Choice voice plan (up to 5 GB a month) for use specifically on your tablet.


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Russia's ramifying political influence, which caused the resignation of Iran's Premier Said last week, also forced out the Foreign Minister and President-elect of Switzerland Marcel Pilet-Golaz.
Russia and Switzerland have had no diplomatic relations since 1918, when the Swiss expelled a Russian mission for fostering Communist strikes. Business be tween the two countries was brisk. But good will was. not increased when four years ago the Swiss Government cracked down on both the Swiss Communist Party and home-grown Nazis.
In those days Russia seemed far away.
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I used to know a trick so that every time I opened a text file in Notepad it would be populated with the current date and time and a pseudo-linebreak (i.e.
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I was on Windows XP last time I knew this to work, now I'm on Windows 7. It seems like a pretty archaic feature but why would it be removed?
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Treaty rights versus legal rights
A couple of days ago there was a demonstration in Dublin to pressure the government there to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD), which Ireland has signed but not yet ratified (Britain has ratified the Convention and the Optional Protocol). At the UN's site you will find a map of which countries have signed or ratified the convention and protocol; you might notice that they include a large number of countries where disabled people are still held in institutions for much of their lives and otherwise denied what most of us consider essential rights including the right to life itself. A mother of a son with Asperger's syndrome, and some unrelated physical impairments, made a blog post and some tweets claiming that "people with intellectual disabilities are not allowed a sexual relationship apparently". Her son believes this, so someone must have told him. It is misinformation.
The rights of disabled people in any country are dependent not on international treaties but on national laws and (where they exist) constitutions. Ratifying a treaty does not change or annul existing law in any country, not least because they are usually framed in general terms while laws deal with specifics. Even in the case of the European Convention on Human Rights, which is enshrined in UK law as the Human Rights Act, a court judgement that a law violates the convention does not strike it down, but by convention the government then moves to amend the law accordingly. Unlike with a written constitution, where the court's judgement strikes the law down, the law remains in place until amended.
A disabled person is not banned from having a sexual relationship just because the legislature has not ratified the CRPD. The lack of an explicit, stated right is not the same as a prohibition, as things are permitted unless prohibited by a law or a court order. If this woman's son is not under guardianship, he has the same legal rights as anyone else; if he is, he may be allowed or not allowed as his guardian sees fit. In the UK, which has ratified the Convention, such things are governed by the Mental Capacity Act and people (usually those living in care homes) and people have been barred from having sexual relationships on grounds such as that they do not understand the principles of consent, or of the risk of sexually-transmitted infections, or that sex may lead to pregnancy. In a well-known case in Scotland, a couple were prevented from marrying because social workers regarded the 17-year-old bride as incapable of understanding what marriage entailed; those with learning difficulties, particularly single mothers, often have their children removed because of real or alleged incapability to look after them. All this in a country which has ratified the CPRD. I'm sure Ireland has equivalent legislation and none of this would change if it ratified the CPRD.
So, it's not true that a person with Asperger's syndrome cannot have a sexual relationship. I know many who have, and some who have married and/or had children. Men and women. They do not necessarily even face questions about their competence. It is misleading to claim that they are not allowed a sexual relationship just because their country has not ratified a treaty, and it is cruel for anyone to suggest to them that this is the case.
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Cardiff marine biotechnologies business Jellagen is to step up sales of its next-generation jellyfish collagen products after attracting 3.8 million from investors.
The company - which is the first commercial manufacturer of jellyfish collagen for cell culture and medical applications including wound care and regenerative medicine - has attracted funding from Newable Private Investing, Development Bank of Wales and angel investors.
It will use the investment to develop its products and grow sales. As a result it expects to double in size from 6 employees to 12.
Last year it opened a manufacturing plant for extracting high-purity collagen from jellyfish. It also achieved an ISO13485:2016 quality standard for manufacture of medical grade collagen derived from jellyfish.
Strengthen sales and collaborations
Professor Andrew Mearns Spragg, chief executive and founder of Jellagen, said:
The investment is designed to help accelerate sales. It will allow us to take on new sales and marketing staff to help us achieve that.
We are also looking to strengthen existing collaborations for doing some of the more long-term product development in regenerative medicine, including tissue engineering for developing new devices.
A next-generation source of collagen
Collagen is a protein that provides structural support for cells in the bodys tissues and organs. It has been used in medical devices and in research for many years but has traditionally been sourced from mammals such as pigs, cows, rats and horses.
Jellyfish are a sustainable source of collagen and not prone to the same risk of disease as mammals.
To develop this next-generation of collagen, Jellagen has been pioneering technology to extract jellyfish collagen at scale, with support from Innovate UK.
It is currently working on an Innovate UK-funded project to develop a wound-healing device aimed at diabetic foot ulcers.
Product is reaching a global market
Professor Mearns Spragg added:
We are currently building the market for our cell culture products worldwide UK, Europe, the States and the Far East.
The market for our first cell culture products is scientists working in academia or in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry that require the material as a substrate to culture cells in the laboratory.


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Apparently there's more to the Hard Rock Cafe than queueing for an hour to eat an overpriced burger while looking at a plectrum once used by a member of the Stray Cats. They're now developing property under the same banner, and the Black Eyed Peas are designing a million dollar suite for one in San Diego. The profits will go to charity, although we can't imagine there's any charity that wouldn't rather they just bought a bed and some nice curtains from Ikea and gave the million dollars to charity instead.
"Hard Rock is a brand that has always been true to its core and I really dig the direction these guys are headed in San Diego," said Peas member will.i.am. "When I heard about this project, I knew I had to be a part of it and what we're going to do will be outrageous and, at the same time, benefit the Peapod Foundation and children all over the world. All the band -- Fergie, apl.de.ap, Taboo and I -- will have input so it's going to be a great time for us all."
It's not the badly punctuated William is wrong - Hard Rock has always been true to its core; but the problem is what that core is - it's surely dedicated to ripping the gonads off music, comodifying it and selling the neutered mess back to soulless sightseeing consumers at a racket-high price. Why on earth would the Black Eyed Peas want to be associated with that sort of behaviour, eh?


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Oklahoma improved to 27-25 overall and coming off a 1-2 weekend at TCU. Junior Mac James leads the Sooners with a .347 batting average and 39 RBI. Sophomore left fielder Hunter Haley is hitting .303 with a team-high 41 runs and 11 stolen bases. He is tied for the team lead in home run with freshman infielder Sheldon Neuse at six. Oklahoma is 20-11 in non-conference games with James hitting at a .411 clip. Freshman RHP Jake Elliott returned to the rotation on Saturday for his first start since April 5. He is 2-3 with a 3.27 earned run average, best among OU starters, and 35 strikeouts, while holding opponents to a .219 average. In the two non-conference games between the two teams, the competition has been dominated by pitching. The Sooners are hitting just .212 in the Bedlam Series, while the Cowboys are hitting .231.
Pitching Match-up - Thursday
LHP-Jacob Evans (So., 3-4, 5.70)
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Dr. Christopher Porter, assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and pediatric oncologist at The Children's Hospital, is the beneficiary of the faculty recruitment grant.
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A second key to the coordinated care is a new electronic medical record (EMR) system – Impac Mosaiq – that is especially designed for cancer programs and is compatible with Saint Joseph's new Epic electronic record system used throughout the rest of the hospital.
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Sam's Ramblings
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Book for Sale
I am pleased to announce that my book Northern Ireland Flags & Emblems is now for sale and can be purchased
The book features 184 quality A4 pages in full colour, with plenty of pictures and illustrations, some of which are the result of my own work. It covers national flags, royal flags, government and civil emblems, flags in sport, historic flags, some of the flags used in consolidarity, the flags used by various paramilitary groups both Loyalist and Republican and even the flags seen in the waters around the province.
Some examples:
This is a print on demand book, however I am also working on an e-book version, which when completed I will update on here.
this is as far as I am aware the most complete collection of information of flags and emblems in regard to Northern Ireland.
The book can be purchased
and prints in 3 -5 business days
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Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Irish Coast Guard
Something I thought before due to recent events reminded of, is what a bad flag the Irish Coast Guard have. It is a white flag with the logo of a stylised harp and anchor in the centre.
This is highlighted on Facebook in the last 24 hours or so following the tragic
loss of one of their search & rescue helicopters
, with this sympathetic image of support:
It is the Coast Guard flag with the black stripe of mourning and the helicopter's call sign. This highlights what a bad flag it is, and feeling that brave men and women of the Irish Coast Guard deserve better, I have three proposals:
The first is an ensign, which follows the same lines as the Republic of Ireland's yacht ensigns. A blue field with a tricolour canton and the cap badge of the coast Guard in the fly:
The badge is similar to that of the
cap badge
Irish Naval Service but with Defence Forces (which itself appears to be based on a
Royal Navy officer's cap
badge) emblem replaced with a harp.
Second is a jack, I did initially thought of putting an anchor on the Republic of Ireland flag, but as their flag protocol forbids defacing the flag, I designed a different flag based on the tricolour.
It is inspired by the tricolour but also the style of the stripes on rescue helicopters. This way a tricolour and anchor can still be used but the at the same time the flag protocol of the Republic of Ireland is observed.
Last but not least is a ceremonial flag.
It features the blue harp on a blue field from the state coat of arms, within a rope circle flanked by anchors:
Like the cap badge worn by the Irish Coast Guard the ceremonial flag has influences from the colour of the Naval Service.
any one of these flags with a black stripe would make a better emblem of support than the current flag.
Thoughts and prayers for the family of the pilot of the Rescue 116 and those of the still missing crew members.
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Tomball lawmaker pushes again for immigration law like Arizona's
Texas lawmakers closely watching Arizona
AUSTIN — Texas lawmakers are closely watching Arizona's get-tough immigration law, with some Republicans saying they will push for similar action here while Democrats say the legislation is wrongheaded and the GOP would suffer politically for the attempt.
"The first priority for any elected official is to make sure that the safety and security of Texans is well-established," said Rep. Debbie Riddle, R-Tomball. "If our federal government did their job, then Arizona wouldn't have to take this action, and neither would Texas."
Riddle introduced a similar measure last legislative session — it stalled in committee — and said she will do the same when the Legislature meets in regular session in January.
Sen. Leticia Van de Putte, D-San Antonio, called the Arizona law "extremely damaging and hateful" and said any attempt to replicate it in Texas would not pass, but would damage the GOP.
Any such measure that gains traction "just adds to the Democratic side," said Van de Putte, a former president of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.
She said she has scotched Arizona travel plans.
"I will not step into that state, and every single group that I'm a part of, if they plan a meeting there, I will not go, and I will ask all of my colleagues to please not go," she said. "If my family would be treated differently just because of the color of their skin, then I don't want to be in that state."
'A different relationship'
The Arizona law, which has sparked protests and questions over its constitutionality, would require local and state lawmen to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to believe they may be in the country illegally. The measure would make it a crime under Arizona state law if immigrants lack registration documents. They could face arrest, a jail term of up to six months and a fine.
Jim Harrington, of the Texas Civil Rights Project, predicted "zero" chance of a similar effort here, saying Texas has "a different relationship with the Hispanic community."
Such a push "would cause an enormous political transformation of the state a lot quicker than it's happening at this point," Harrington said. "It would galvanize the Hispanic community astronomically."
Asked about the Arizona law, GOP Gov. Rick Perry and his Democratic challenger, Bill White, emphasized through spokespeople that immigration is a federal responsibility.
"You can take the political temperature by just looking at Rick Perry being quiet," Harrington said.
In Washington, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday that the Obama administration has concerns about Arizona's action and that a Justice Department review is under way to determine the law's constitutionality.
"We believe it will detract from and siphon resources that we need to focus on those in the country illegally who are committing the most serious crimes in addition to violating our nation's immigration laws," said Napolitano, who was governor of Arizona until joining the Obama administration.
Seen as misguided
Even if the Arizona law is constitutional, she said it is misguided because it would hamper trust between law enforcement investigating crimes such as domestic violence, human trafficking, even routine traffic accidents. Napolitano said she hoped the federal government's review would be complete before the Arizona law takes effect in late July or early August.
The Texas Association of Business' Bill Hammond said that while it is likely similar legislation will be filed in the Lone Star State, "I think and hope there's little likelihood the Texas Legislature would pass anything so misguided as what they've done in Arizona. I think it is blatantly unconstitutional."
'Proud of Arizona'
Whether the Arizona move could increase immigration to Texas is an open question. Harrington said he does not think so, partly because people who go to Arizona typically come from a different part of Mexico than those who come to Texas.
But Rep. David Swinford, R-Dumas, former State Affairs Committee chairman who did not advance immigration measures in 2007 because he said he was advised they would violate constitutional standards, said the Arizona action could increase immigration to Texas. He said he expects a similar push here but also expects Arizona to face a court fight.
"I'm real proud of Arizona," said Swinford. "A lot of this stuff we wanted to do, we just couldn't do because I didn't want Texas going bankrupt trying to defend it in the courts. ..."
Gary Martin contributed to this report from Washington.