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Although people don't intend to become addicted to mind-altering drugs, there are a number of people who, after becoming curious about recreational substance abuse, assume that knowing the risk will help them to determine when they need to stop or else they run the risk of losing control. In fact, the majority of people who experiment with alcohol and drugs quickly realize that it's not for them and move on. It's only a relatively small percentage of the population that goes on to become addicted to alcohol or drugs, but in a country as populated as the U.S., even a limited percentage is millions and millions of people. According to sources, there are approximately 25 million people who are addicted to alcohol and drugs, which represents one in ten Americans over the age of 12. It's a staggering number that illustrates just how dire the addiction issue has become.
Rates of addiction would be bad enough if alcohol was the only substance to which people were becoming addiction, but even though alcohol is the most-abused substance in the country, there are a variety of other substances that have contributed to what are the highest rates of chemical dependence in human history. Aside from alcohol, another substance that's become a major concern both in the U.S. and globally is a class of drug that's referred to as opiates. In recent years, rates of opiate addiction have risen as such an alarming rate that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has referred to opiate addiction as an "epidemic" with overdose deaths reaching an all-time high just recently in 2014. Fortunately, the threat that opiate drugs have posed and continue to pose to our society motivate the continued research efforts from which there's been momentous growth and improvement of rehabilitative treatment for opiate addiction, which is a process that begins with opiate detoxification.
An opiate detoxification is an essential first part of recovery from opiate addiction. In fact, one's success in opiate addiction recovery is virtually impossible without first completing an opiate detox program. However, understanding the implications and importance of opiate detox requires one to know what actually constitutes an opiate and why they're so addictive.
There's been much confusion regarding opiates, how they're related to opium, and whether they're the same or different from opioids. Recently, the terms "opiate" and "opioid" have been simplified with opiates used to refer to pharmaceuticals that are similar to opium in their effects and their chemical structure, and opioids used to refer to all substances that produce opium-like effects. While the reality is close, this isn't entirely correct. Opiates are substances that are either alkaloids that are directly extracted from the opium — such as morphine, codeine, and thebaine — or are naturally derived from opium and its alkaloids, which includes substances like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and methadone. By comparison, opioids are substances that bear no structural resemblance to opium or its derivatives and are created either semi-synthetically or synthetically while still offering effects that are very similar to opium. In short, opiates are similar to opium in chemical structure and effects while opioids are similar only in effects; however, technically all opiates are also opioids since, despite structural differences, both offer essentially the same effects.
When a person takes an opiate, the brain experiences a surge in neurochemicals, specifically ones that active the pleasure and reward circuits of the brain. The result is feelings of euphoria, which is what causes people to become substance abusers and then addicts. Over time, the body adjusts to the frequent neurochemical surges by slowing its natural production of those neurochemicals almost to a halt, instead relying on the opiates for that function. But in the absence of opiates, an addict will experience withdrawal symptoms. This is where opiate detox treatment comes in.
The start of opiate addiction recovery will almost always begin with an opiate detox. Due to the level of dependence the brain and body develop on opiates, the experience of untreated, unmitigated withdrawal symptoms would prohibit a person a person from being able to focus on his or her recovery. Suffering from withdrawal symptoms while in individual counseling sessions, group therapy, and other forms of treatment would cause patients to focus on their physical discomfort rather than their treatment; as a result, they wouldn't get the benefit of those treatments and, therefore, would be unlikely to achieve sustainable sobriety or become abstinent.
Although it's an incredibly complex illness, the disease of addiction can be broken down into three main components based on its effects: mind, body, and spirit. An effective and comprehensive addiction treatment program addresses each of these three components, but a person must first address the physical, or bodily, dependence before he or she can begin overcoming the effects of the mind and spirit. This means detoxification treatment.
Each opiate addiction treatment facility varies to an extent, but detox treatment tends to consist of many of the same parts. To begin, a person will first complete the intake process, which occurs when he or she first arrives at the detox facility. During intake, the person's opiate addiction is assessed so that a tentative blueprint for the detoxification can be created. In particular, this includes such considerations as an approximate timeline for completion of opiate detox, the incoming patient's level of health, whether he or she has any additional medical needs beyond the detox treatment, the length of time that the individual has been in active opiate addiction, and so on. When the intake process is completed, the new patient is escorted to his or her accommodations, which is where he or she will spend much of the duration of the opiate detox program.
As the patient's first day comes to a close, it's like that he or she has begun to experience the effects of abruptly ceasing the intake of the opiate to which the individual had been addicted. However, due to being in a treatment facility and receiving opiate detox treatment, a patient has a team of physicians, detox technicians, and other staff members who are tending to and monitoring him or her throughout the detoxification process. This continuous, 24-hour medical care and observation occurs for two main reasons: safety and comfort. While it's typically believed that danger during detox occurs when a person is addicted to certain substances that aren't opiates, there's always the potential for a person's opiate withdrawal symptoms to become so severe as to be dangerous to his or her well-being.
More importantly, the medical care a patient receives during an opiate detox program is intended to alleviate the discomfort that's associated with withdrawal. If necessary, most detox centers will actually offer their patients certain medications — often referred to as "comfort medications" — that will mitigate the intensity of opiate withdrawal symptoms. These medications tend to be mild benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics, which help with things like physical pain or discomfort, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and other common symptoms of opiate withdrawal. The overall effect of the medical treatment afforded by an opiate detox program is meant to mitigate any objections that people addicted to opiates might have of opiate addiction recovery, making opiate detoxification much less intimidating.
It may not be as severe as alcohol withdrawal or benzodiazepine withdrawal — each of which are known to be potentially fatal if the symptoms aren't treated — but opiate withdrawal is known to be very unpleasant. In fact, some have referred to the symptoms of opiate withdrawal as excruciating, and while that could be true depending on the severity of one's opiate addiction, this only tends to be true because the majority of addicts only ever experience opiate withdrawal symptoms when they're unable to get the drugs to which they're addicted. In these instances, the withdrawal symptoms are untreated and unmitigated, which means that the person is experiencing the symptoms are their most intense and severe.
The withdrawal symptoms that occur when an opiate addict is unable to obtain and consume more of the substance of his or her addiction actually make much sense when one considers how opiates affect the brain and body. Derived from the opium obtained from the opium poppy, opiates are powerful analgesics, which means that they're used to treat acute pain. However, when a person abuses opiates by taking them recreationally instead of to treat actual pain, the drug causes a euphoria while also dulling any sensations of physical distress. The consequence of this is an significantly increased sensitivity to pain, which is largely what is causing the physical discomfort opiate addicts feel when they're unable to obtain the drugs to which they're addicted.
But there are other unpleasant withdrawal symptoms in addition to the physical discomfort, each of which contribute to the overall unpleasantness of opiate withdrawal. In particular, a hallmark characteristic of opiate withdrawal is the experience of intermittent hot flashes and cold chills; in other words, a person will be extremely hot one moment, and then suddenly become cold. Meanwhile, the instances of being hot are accompanied by sweating, and throughout the withdrawal experience, individuals often shake or tremble, feel restless and anxious, sneeze frequently, have watery eyes and sniffles, become depressed, feel frustrated, and yawn frequently. Moreover, most people experiencing untreated opiate withdrawal suffer from the inability to sleep or relax and nausea that can become quite pronounced; this nausea could result in vomiting or dry-heaving, but most commonly is accompanied by diarrhea. However, it's important to be aware that these are symptoms of untreated opiate withdrawal, but a person receiving opiate detox treatment will receive the care that's necessary to substantially mitigate much of the unpleasantness of opiate withdrawal.
As described above, the experience of opiate detoxification without medical treatment is extremely unpleasant. Even though many of the effects of opiates originate in the brain, the symptoms of withdrawal from opiates are decidedly physical. However, the process of severing one's physical dependence on opiate substances doesn't have to involve discomfort. And the benefit of opiate detoxification treatment begins almost immediately upon arriving at one's detox facility, which is when the outside world — all the people, places, things, and situations that contributed to his or her addiction and would distract from his or her recovery — falls away and leaves the person able to focus on recovery and relax while preparing for the current and upcoming stages of recovery.
The goal of detoxification treatment is to cleanse the body, ridding it of drugs, toxins, and any other harmful chemicals while restoring it to a state of health and stability. However, detoxification is a very physical process and is meant to help a person to regain their physical independence so that they can progress to the treatment phase of recovery without the distraction of experiencing withdrawal symptoms. This means that those withdrawal symptoms must be addressed and overcome prior to beginning inpatient treatment.
Within the first day of opiate detox treatment, withdrawal symptoms are the most likely to manifest. Fortunately, being in a medical opiate detox program means that one has a team of detox specialists to ensure a person's complete safety and comfort. It's often said that the first few days of detoxification are the most difficult, but in instances of intense discomfort from withdrawal, most facilities will offer patients certain medications that are intended to alleviate withdrawal symptoms or promote health and wellness. For instance, it's common for patients in opiate detox treatment to be given mild benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, hypnotics, or sedatives, each of which can address withdrawal symptoms such as physical discomfort, anxiety, an inability to relax, and insomnia. In some instances, a patient might warrant the use of antidepressants or medication to alleviate nausea. Meanwhile, the patient is encouraged to relax, enjoy his or her accommodations, and — if he or she chooses — participate in any of the recreational and/or group activities that the facility might offer.
Opiate painkillers are extremely powerful and dangerous narcotics, which is why they can only be obtained from a physician who prescribes them only when it's deemed to be in the patient's best interest. In other words, the benefit of the opiates — usually an improved quality of life — must be greater than the potential dangers and possibility of addiction. It's due to the danger posed by opiates that so many people who attempt to abuse the drug end up overdosing, and with more than 15 million people in the U.S. abusing opiate painkillers, there are a lot of people who are putting themselves in serious danger.
Although it's not typically thought that opiate withdrawal can be life-threatening, detoxing from opiate drugs at home while unsupervised is still discouraged for a couple key reasons. The most obvious reason is that a person detoxing at home won't have a detox support team that consists of physicians, nurses, detox technicians, and other staff members whose job is to help a person to cleanse his or her body and return to a state of physical health while remaining safe, comfortable, and relaxed. By comparison, detoxing at home means that a person is on his or her own, having no one who's knowledgeable of opiate detoxification to help him or her navigate what can be a very intense experience. Additionally, a person is significantly more likely to detox successful by receiving opiate detox treatment than he or she would be if detoxing at home; in fact, experiencing the full, unmitigated intensity of withdrawal might put a person off the idea of recovery altogether and is why fear of withdrawal is one of the main reasons that addicts are resistant to recovery.
Attempting to detox on one's own at home is also discouraged since a person's home environment is often found to have been a contributor to his or her becoming addicted to opiates in the first place. This means that a person detoxing from home is attempting to detox in the very same environment that triggered or stimulated the initial substance abuse. In such instances, it would be all but impossible for a person to successfully detox at home.
Everyone heals at his or her own pace. Moreover, a person's needs frequently differ in many ways from the needs of someone else. This has complicated the treatment of addiction because there's not on specific curriculum or set of techniques that will address every person's needs and give each of them an optimal chance at achieving long-term recovery. In fact, the diversity of patient needs is why most treatment facilities offer a variety of treatments and therapies with which patients can individualize their treatment programs.
Similarly, opiate detox treatment programs are meant to be adapted to each individual's needs and, therefore, don't have a set length of time during which a person is required to complete his or her detox. There are many things that can factor into how long an opiate detoxification might take, including the length of time a person has been addicted, the specific opiate to which the person is addicted, his or her daily opiate intake, whether the person suffers from any other physical health problems, and so on. On the short end, opiate detoxification might take a week while some people might require a month; generally, a person is expected to need between one to two weeks of opiate detox treatment.
If you or someone you love needs opiate detox treatment and are unsure of where to begin, Detox Local can help. We have created a network of the best and most effective detox facilities in the country, and we use our network to help anyone find the detox treatment they need to jumpstart the recovery process and begin their journey to health. For more information, a free assessment, or if you have any questions, call Detox Local at 866-315-7061. There's no time like the present to free yourself or your loved one from the deadly disease of opiate addiction.


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Statement by Center for Social Inclusion About the 2012 Presidential Election
New York, NY – On November 6th, voters decided to grant President Barack Obama a second term in office. The Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) congratulates President Barack Obama on re-election. CSI also appreciates Governor Mitt Romney for his commitment to public service and willingness to lead.
Many political pundits and analysts have credited Black, Latino, and to a lesser extent, Asian voters for their decisive role in this election. CNN exit polling indicates that Black, Latino and Asian voters voted overwhelmingly for President Obama (93%, 71% and 73%, respectively). Coupled with the relative growth of this "new majority", it is clear that any successful Presidential campaign should include people of color.
We at the Center for Social Inclusion welcome this national discussion on race, participation and the elections. However, we believe that the conversation on inclusive politics must move beyond voting.
Our nation faces daunting challenges in the years ahead. And the fact is that we cannot build a nation that works for everyone without supporting and seeking the full participation of people of color, particularly as they represent the fastest growing demographic in the country. People of color must be included in the policy solutions that address our nation's most pressing issues that include jobs, transportation, education and immigration policies.
With the looming "fiscal cliff" in January that, if not repealed, will cut programs that provide families with support for services that keep them afloat in hard times and build a better future, millions of Americans stand to lose support. Communities of color will be amongst the most abandoned. In the tough times ahead, we must not be afraid to engage in honest conversations about race that will help unite us and build the will for policy solutions that will help all of us succeed, whether we are White, Black, Latino, Asian or Native.
"The question isn't how Governor Romney could have gained more votes from people of color or how President Obama could have attracted more White voters. The question is are we, all Americans, identifying problems and solutions and working together, or are we divided by race? Moving forward, this question should be on all of our minds and on both sides of the aisle as we think about our policy priorities in the coming years," says Maya Wiley, Founder and President of the Center for Social Inclusion.
About the Center for Social Inclusion:
The Center for Social Inclusion works to unite public policy research and grassroots advocacy to transform structural inequity and exclusion into structural fairness and inclusion. We work with community groups and national organizations to develop policy ideas, foster effective leadership, and develop communications tools for an opportunity-rich world in which we all will thrive. Visit www.centerforsocialinclusion.org.

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If Paul Gervais was allowed to take only one plant with him to a pioneer settlement on Mars, he'd pick zucchini. For this simple recipe, it's important that the zucchini be both fresh and small—no bigger than 5 inches long and 1 inch in diameter Plus: More Vegetable Recipes and Tips
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In a bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese.
In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the zucchini; cook over moderately low heat until just softened, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Let cool; then stir into the egg mixture.
Preheat the broiler. In the skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat. Add the egg mixture, cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until firm, about 5 minutes. Uncover and broil for 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
Slide the frittata onto a serving plate and sprinkle with the thyme. Serve at room temperature.


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9 Celebrities Who Were Open About Hyperemesis Gravidarum
If you or anyone you know has ever experienced morning sickness during pregnancy, then you are fully aware that it can feel more like morning, afternoon, and evening sickness. If you thought that was bad, then you may be in for a shock when you learn about morning sickness' bigger, badder cousin, hyperemesis gravidarum. But not everyone is in the dark about this condition. In fact, there are plenty of celebrities who were open about hyperemesis gravidarum and shed a little light on the subject. In a way, it can be somewhat comforting when a public face brings a bit of validation to the same condition you experienced.
For those of you who are lucky enough not to know what this debilitating situation is all about, allow me to offer a quick crash course. So, what is hyperemesis gravidarum exactly? According to the American Pregnancy Association, "hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance." This may not sound too bad, but as someone who endured seven months of this condition, it truly is brutal.
So if you're curious as to which famous mothers experienced extreme morning sickness or you'd just like a little reassurance that you're not alone in this situation, check out these celebs who were open about hyperemesis gravidarum.
1. Kelly Clarkson
This American Idol alum is no stranger to rough pregnancies. In an interview with CBS This Morning, Kelly Clarkson said, "I'm familiar with all-day sickness and I have to get IVs and fluids because I get so dehydrated. It's really bad." Having to get fluids replenished is fairly common with hyperemesis gravidarum.
2. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian has experienced her fair share of pregnancy complications, like when it was revealed Kardashian had placenta accreta. In addition to that, she has also had digestive issues. According to Us Weekly, Kardashian said, "I've had really bad morning sickness, day sickness, night sickness — I can barely get out of bed." As anyone with hyperemesis gravidarum can tell you, laying in bed all day is pretty much all you ever want to do.
3. Kate Middelton
Perhaps the first famous face to bring public awareness to hyperemesis gravidarum, was Kate Middelton, Duchess of Cambridge, when she was hospitalized for the severe condition. According to Today, Duchess Middelton experienced hyperemesis gravidarum with both pregnancies. Dr. Amos Grunebaum, director of obstetrics at New York Presbyterian, told Today that it's common for women who had hyperemesis gravidarum with their first pregnancy to go through it again.
4. Debra Messing
The former Will & Grace star lived up to her character's name by handling her pregnancy complications with grace. According to Latina, on the topic of severe morning sickness, Debra Messing said, "I had to spend time in bed, resting and having intravenous fluids." Though not all who experience hyperemesis gravidarum require this type of replenishment, it's still quite common.
5. Kourtney Kardashian
There is more than one Kardashian woman who has survived a difficult pregnancy. In an interview with Parents about her second pregnancy, Kourtney Kardashian said, "I had a lot more morning sickness than last time. I was also more tired." A hallmark of hyperemesis gravidarum is morning sickness which lasts beyond the first trimester.
6. Molly Sims
In a video on her personal website, Molly Sims said, "in the morning, I wanna vomit; lunch and I wanna vomit; I wanna vomit at dinner; then when I go to bed, I still want to vomit." Hyperemesis gravidarum turns morning sickness into 24/7 sickness.
7. Angie Harmon
In addition to stomach issues, hyperemesis gravidarum can present with other symptoms, like anemia, according to Women's Health. In an interview with Pregnancy, Angie Harmon said, "it's horrible—I've had morning sickness, then I got anemia, which was also new and horrible." A depletion of your body's nutrients is extremely common with hyperemesis gravidarum, so it's no surprise that anemia can occur as well.
8. Tia Mowry
In an interview on NPR's Tell Me More with Michel Martin, Tia Mowry said, "morning sickness never just happened in the morning for me, it happened throughout my whole entire pregnancy." Again, it's a trademark of hyperemesis gravidarum to have nausea and vomiting that lasts longer than classic morning sickness does.
9. Tori Spelling
One of the more difficult aspects of severe morning sickness can be how long it lasts. In an interview with Us Weekly, Tori Spelling said, "I have been nauseous for three months straight. I've actually been much sicker this pregnancy." Though it might sound like an exaggeration, as anyone with hyperemesis gravidarum will tell you, it's likely true.


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The Full Governing Body meets 6 times a year
Each of the following committees meet at least 1 to 2 times a term. The policy and resources committee is made up of the chairs from each sub committee and the Headteacher.
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The following documents are recommended for inclusion on the school website by the DFE
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"Perspectives on the Properties of Stem Cells" (2005), by Ernest McCulloch and James Till
In 2005, Ernest McCulloch and James Till published the article "Perspectives on the Properties of Stem Cells," which discusses the various properties and future possibilities for the use of stem cells. Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can develop into several different cell types. In the article published in the journal Nature on 1 October 2005, the authors say they wrote the article to dispel misconceptions about what stem cells are, what they do, address some controversies surrounding stem cells, and discuss potential uses of stem cells.
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Pfeffer Cell Apparatus
The Pfeffer Zelle (Pfeffer Cell Apparatus), invented by Wilhelm Pfeffer in 1877, measured the minimum pressure needed to prevent a pure solvent from passing into a solution across a semi-permeable membrane, called osmotic pressure. The apparatus provided Pfeffer with a way to quantitatively measure osmotic pressure. Pfeffer devised the apparatus in the 1870s at the University of Basel in Basel, Switzerland, and he described the Pfeffer Cell Apparatus in his 1877 book Osmotische Untersuchungen: Studien Zur Zellmechanik (Osmotic Investigations: Studies on Cell Mechanics).
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According to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), the standard American source on stem cell research, three characteristics of stem cells differentiate them from other cell types: (1) they are unspecialized cells that (2) divide for long periods, renewing themselves and (3) can give rise to specialized cells, such as muscle and skin cells, under particular physiological and experimental conditions. When allowed to grow in particular environments, stem cells divide many times. This ability to proliferate can yield millions of stem cells over several months.
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Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) are cells derived from non-pluripotent cells, such as adult somatic cells, that are genetically manipulated so as to return to an undifferentiated, pluripotent state. Research on iPSCs, initiated by Shinya Yamanaka in 2006 and extended by James Thompson in 2007, has so far revealed the same properties as embryonic stem cells (ESCs), making their discovery potentially very beneficial for scientists and ethicists alike.
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Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (ACT) is a biotechnology company that uses stem cell technology to develop novel therapies in the field of regenerative medicine. Formed in 1994, ACT grew from a small agricultural cloning research facility located in Worcester, Massachusetts, into a multi-locational corporation involved in using both human embryonic stem cells (hESC) and human adult stem cells as well as animal cells for therapeutic innovations.
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"Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells without Myc from Mouse and Human Fibroblasts" (2007), by Masato Nakagawa et al.
In November 2007, Masato Nakagawa, along with a number of other researchers including Kazutoshi Takahashi, Keisuke Okita, and Shinya Yamanaka, published "Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells without Myc from Mouse and Human Fibroblasts" (abbreviated "Generation") in Nature. In "Generation," the authors point to dedifferentiation of somatic cells as an avenue for generating pluripotent stem cells useful for treating specific patients and diseases.
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Nightlight Christian Adoptions, et al. v. Thompson, et al. (2001)
Nightlight Christian Adoptions et al. v. Thompson et al. was a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on 8 March 2001. The suit was filed because Nightlight Christian Adoptions, a frozen embryo adoption agency, felt that the Guidelines for Research Using Human Pluripotent Stem Cells published by the National Institutes for Health were unlawful and violated the restrictions on human embryo research put into place by the Dickey-Wicker Amendment. Additional plaintiffs with this suit were the Christian Medical Association, adult stem cell researcher Dr.
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The discovery of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) provided a pioneering step in stem cell research. HSCs are a type of multipotent adult stem cell, characterized by their ability to self-renew and differentiate into erythrocyte (red blood cell) and leukocyte (white blood cell) cell lineages. In terms of function, these cells are responsible for the continual renewal of the erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets in the body through a process called hematopoiesis. They also play an important role in the formation of vital organs such as the liver and spleen during fetal development.
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"Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Derived from Human Somatic Cells" (2007), by Junying Yu et al.
On 2 December 2007, Science published a report on creating human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from human somatic cells: "Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines Derived from Human Somatic Cells." This report came from a team of Madison, Wisconsin scientists: Junying Yu, Maxim A. Vodyanik, Kim Smuga-Otto, Jessica Antosiewicz-Bourget, Jennifer L. Frane, Shulan Tian, Jeff Nie, Gudrun A. Jonsdottir, Victor Ruotti, Ron Stewart, Igor I. Slukvin, and James A. Thomson.
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Thomson, et al. v. Thompson, et al. (2001)
Thomson, et al. v. Thompson, et al. was a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on 8 May 2001 as Civil Action Number 01-CV-0973. This lawsuit was filed in hopes of gaining injunctive relief against a moratorium on the federal funding of stem cell research. The plaintiffs in the case were seven prominent scientists who performed embryonic stem cell research and three patients: James Thomson, Roger Pedersen, John Gearhart, Douglas Melton, Dan Kaufman, Alan Trounson, Martin Pera, Christopher Reeve, James Cordy, and James Tyree.
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Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that are capable of dividing for long periods of time and can give rise to specialized cells under particular conditions. Embryonic stem cells are a particular type of stem cell derived from embryos. According to US National Institutes of Health (NIH), in humans, the term "embryo" applies to a fertilized egg from the beginning of division up to the end of the eighth week of gestation, when the embryo becomes a fetus. Between fertilization and the eighth week of gestation, the embryo undergoes multiple cell divisions.
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"Generation of Germline-Competent Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells" (2007), by Keisuke Okita, Tomoko Ichisaka, and Shinya Yamanaka
In the July 2007 issue of Nature, Keisuke Okita, Tomoko Ichisaka, and Shinya Yamanaka added to the new work on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) with their "Generation of Germline-Competent Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells" (henceforth abbreviated "Generation"). The authors begin the paper by noting their desire to find a method for inducing somatic cells of patients to return to a pluripotent state, a state from which the cell can differentiate into any type of tissue but cannot form an entire organism.
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"Generation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Using Recombinant Proteins" (2009), by Hongyan Zhou et al.
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are studied carefully by scientists not just because they are a potential source of stem cells that circumvents ethical controversy involved with experimentation on human embryos, but also because of their unique potential to advance the field of regenerative medicine. First generated in a lab by Kazutoshi Takahashi and Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, iPSCs have the ability to differentiate into cells of all types.
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Ethics and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
The recent development of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and related technologies has caught the attention of scientists, activists, politicians, and ethicists alike. IPSCs gained immediate international attention for their apparent similarity to embryonic stem cells after their successful creation in 2006 by Shinya Yamanaka and in 2007 by James Thompson and others.
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Shinya Yamanaka (1962- )
Shinya Yamanaka gained international prominence after publishing articles detailing the successful generation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, first in mice, then in humans. Yamanaka induced somatic cells to act like human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), allowing researchers to experiment with non-embryonic stem cells with a similar capacity as hESCs. The research involving iPS cells therefore offered new potential for research and application in medical treatment, without many of the ethical objections that hESC research entailed.
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"Alternative Sources of Human Pluripotent Stem Cells" (2005), by Leon Kass and the President's Council on Bioethics
Human pluripotent stem cells are valued for their potential to form numerous specialized cells and for their longevity. In the US, where a portion of the population is opposed to destruction of human embryos to obtain stem cells, what avenues are open to scientists for obtaining pluripotent cells that do not offend the moral sensibilities of a significant number of citizens?
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Subject: Publications, Ethics
President George W. Bush's Announcement on Stem Cells, 9 August 2001
On 9 August 2001, US President George W. Bush gave an eleven-minute speech from his ranch in Crawford, Texas, on the ethics and fate of federal funding for stem cell research. Bush also announced the creation of a special council to oversee stem cell research. In the speech President Bush acknowledged the importance of issues surrounding stem cell research to many Americans, presented different arguments in favor of and opposing embryonic stem cell research, and explained his decision to limit but not completely eliminate potential federal funding for embryonic stem cell (ESC) research.
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Subject: Legal
James Alexander Thomson (1958- )
James Alexander Thomson, affectionately known as Jamie Thomson, is an American developmental biologist whose pioneering work in isolating and culturing non-human primate and human embryonic stem cells has made him one of the most prominent scientists in stem cell research. While growing up in Oak Park, Illinois, Thomson's rocket-scientist uncle inspired him to pursue science as a career. Born on 20 December 1958, Thomson entered the nearby University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign nineteen years later as a National Merit Scholar majoring in biophysics.
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Subject: People
Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Experiments by Kazutoshi Takahashi and Shinya Yamanaka in 2006 and 2007
In 2006, Kazutoshi Takahashi and Shinya Yamanaka reprogrammed mice fibroblast cells, which can produce only other fibroblast cells, to become pluripotent stem cells, which have the capacity to produce many different types of cells. Takahashi and Yamanaka also experimented with human cell cultures in 2007. Each worked at Kyoto University in Kyoto, Japan. They called the pluripotent stem cells that they produced induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) because they had induced the adult cells, called differentiated cells, to become pluripotent stem cells through genetic manipulation.
Format: Articles
Subject: Experiments
The First Successful Cloning of a Gaur (2000), by Advanced Cell Technology
The first successful cloning of a gaur in 2000 by Advanced Cell Technology involved the cells of two animals: an egg cell from a domestic cow and a skin cell from a gaur. The researchers extracted the egg cell from the ovary of the domestic cow and the skin cell from the skin of the gaur. First, the researchers performed nuclear transplantation on the egg cell of the cow, during which they removed the nucleus of the egg cell. The mitochondria of the egg cell remained intact inside the cell.
Format: Graphics
Subject: Experiments, Organisms, Reproduction
"Ethical Issues in Human Stem Cell Research: Executive Summary" (1999), by the US National Bioethics Advisory Commission
Ethical Issues in Human Stem Cell Research: Executive Summary was published in September 1999 by The US National Bioethics Advisory Commission in response to a national debate about whether or not the US federal government should fund embryonic stem cell research. Ethical Issues in Human Stem Cell Research recommended policy to US President William Clinton's administration, which advocated for federal spending on the use of stem research on stem cells that came from embryos left over from in vitro fertilization (IVF) fertility treatments.
Format: Articles
Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cells (UCBSC)
Umbilical cord blood (UCB) stem cells are hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) that are recovered from the blood of the umbilical cord and placenta after birth. Umbilical cord blood is rich in cells that express the CD34 molecule, a surface protein that identifies cells as stem cells. Prior to the discovery of UCB stem cells, it was standard procedure to discard the umbilical cord and placenta; now much effort is devoted to raising public awareness and to encouraging people to store or donate cord blood.
Format: Articles
Subject: Processes, Reproduction
Gail Roberta Martin (1944– )
In the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, Gail Roberta Martin specialized in biochemistry and embryology, more specifically cellular communication and the development of organs. In 1981, she named any cell taken from inside a human embryo at the blastocyst stage an "embryonic stem cell". During development, an embryo goes through the blastocyst stage just before it implants in the uterus. Embryonic stem cells are useful for experiments because they are self-renewing and able to develop into almost any cell type in the body.
Format: Articles
Subject: People
Matthew Howard Kaufman (1942–2013)
Matthew Kaufman was a professor of anatomy at the University of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh, UK, who specialized in mouse anatomy, development, and embryology during the late twentieth century. According to the The Herald, he was the first, alongside his colleague Martin Evans, to isolate and culture embryonic stem cells. Researchers initially called those cells Evans-Kaufman cells. In 1992, Kaufman published The Atlas of Mouse Development, a book that included photographs of mice development and mice organs over time.
Format: Articles
Subject: People
"On the Permanent Life of Tissues outside of the Organism" (1912), by Alexis Carrel
'On the Permanent Life of Tissues outside of the Organism' reports Alexis Carrel's 1912 experiments on the maintenance of tissue in culture media. At the time, Carrel was a French surgeon and biologist working at the Rockefeller Institute in New York City. In his paper, Carrel reported that he had successfully maintained tissue cultures, which derived from connective tissues of developing chicks and other tissue sources, by serially culturing them.
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Pushing myself She added: "I am looking forward to an exciting 2016." Shot-putter O'Dayne Richards, who twice hit a national record – 21.69m – on his way to winning Pan American gold and a historic World Championships bronze, was presented with the runner-up to the Sportsman of the Year Award. World Championships 100m hurdles gold-medal winner Danielle Williams who clocked a personal best 12.57 for gold in the event in Beijing last summer was runner-up to the Sportswoman of the Year. The People's Choice Award for Performance of the Year went to Jamaica's senior women's 4x400m relay team. Novlene Williams-Mills, who anchored Jamaica to the gold medal in the World Championships 4x400m and who has successfully fought off breast cancer, was recognised with the Chairman's Award. Former Netball Jamaica president Marva Bernard was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Newly crowned RJR Sports Foundation National Sportsman and Sportswoman of 2015, Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, say winning the prestigious title means a lot to them, adding they will be looking to represent Jamaica well, and seek more global success this year. The RJR Sports Foundation's annual awards ceremony was held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel last Friday night. Bolt won his sixth Sportsman of the Year award, after copping titles in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013, while Fraser-Pryce, who also won in 2012 and 2013, lifted her third Sportswoman of the Year title. Last year, Bolt returned from an injury-plagued start to the season to dominate the men's sprints at the IAAF World Championships. He won gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m in Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium where he had previously set world records in the 100 and 200 metres. "Six-time athlete of the year in Jamaica is always an honour," Bolt told reporters. Personal best He pointed out that he is looking forward to a stress-free year, but was mindful of the demands ahead. "It's just about trying to stay focused this year and staying on top of things and making sure everything runs smoothly … pushing myself, but also being aware of everything that is going on around me," he added. Meanwhile, Fraser-Pryce, the three-time Sportswoman of the Year, also received the Sagicor Iconic Award at the function. The MVP Track Club star won gold medals in the 100m and 4x100m at last year's World Championships in Beijing, China, as well as copping the Diamond League 100m title. "I am feeling blessed and I am feeling honoured," she said. "For me winning an award is a signal that you did something right in 2015, and I am really honoured and blessed and grateful to be able to collect a third Sportswoman of the Year Award here," Fraser-Pryce said.
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So as of this morning, I have officially been on this planet for 19 years. It's my birthday–holla–and the weather is really nice and I've gotten a lot of work done and it has been a pretty good day so far (aside from an Orgo exam).
There have been a lot of changes in my life in the past year, including graduation and starting college. But the biggest changes have occurred in myself. I have become a relatively productive person with pretty good time management skills (for a college student). I have discovered new life goals, and I want to do so much more with my life. I started this blog, and I started reading even more books, and I organized a lot of my digital lists and such.
This year, I want to do even more. I want to read a lot of books and develop this blog and get healthy and develop my social skills. I want to find my writing style and get more involved in school and a lot of other things that I can't particularly think of right now. Hopefully, the rest of the day also goes well.
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Ho Chi Minh branch _ Interior Designer
Ho Chi Minh branch _ Interior Designer
TOTO Vietnam Co., Ltd
Company size: 4,000 employees
Website: https://vn.toto.com/
TOTO Vietnam Co., Ltd is honored as a 100% of foreign investment company as well as one of leading company with sanitary products all over the world. We have been sustainably developing in Vietnam with 3 factories and 3 branches as below:
- Dong Anh factories: Lot F1, Thang Long I Industrial Park, Kim Chung, Dong Anh, Ha Noi
- Hung Yen factory: Plot M7, Thang Long II Industrial park, My Hao, Hung Yen
- Hanoi branch: P1104, East Tower, Lotte Central, 54 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Ha Noi
- Da Nang branch: 10th Floor, ACB building, 218 Bach Dang, Hai Chau, Da Nang.
- Ho Chi Minh branch: 1A building, Pham Ngoc Thach, No 1 District, HCM
Since March 2019, TOTO Vietnam Co. Ltd. is honored to be an Authorized Economic Operator by General Department of Vietnam Customs. This achievement makes a huge contribution to enhance TOTO's brand & position in the market.
One of the important points in our corporate philosophy is "Creating an employee – friendly working environment that respect the individuality of each employee". Along with our business expansion, we are seeking one qualified and rich experienced candidates to fulfill vacancies of Design team in Ho Chi Minh Branch
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- Responsible for design jobs or Liaise with agencies to manage the display and signboards in showroom/dealer shops including site survey, layout design, 3D design, Detail drawing to enhance TOTO brand image through display in all retail shops
- Responsible for design jobs related to graphic design for the company including designing advertising poster for events, banners, posters, POSM…
- Assist in evaluating, organizing and implementing branding programs, events (e.g. exhibitions, seminars, advertising and promotional activities…)
- Assist in designing, preparing the supporting tools for sales
- Other assigned jobs by Leader/Manager/Director
- Vietnam Employee Law (i.e. Social Insurance, Healthcare Insurance, Annual leaves, etc.)
- Annual bonus twice in a year based on KPI and performance review.
- Annual salary revision based on the ability performance.
- Professional, active and friendly working environment, toward to developing manpower with inboard & outboard training courses.
- Opportunity to form a successful career path and long-term engagement with global brand company
- Male/Female, University/College graduated with majors in Interior Design/ Architecture/ Industrial Art Design majors (Architecture University, Van Lang University and Hong Bang University are advantage)
- Apply your CV and your design portfolio (link or .pdf)
- Age: 23 – 30 year old
- Knowledge of Marketing/Business is an advantage
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- Good organizational & time management skills working to tight deadlines
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- Comfortable working in groups or independently on projects
- Attention to details and a deep passion for design
- Have a good English skills
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- Deadline: July 30th, 2019 (first come, first served)
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Getting Colorful With Designs: Baking The Perfect Hue Pie
Posted on August 2, 2011
Category: General
It's no secret that color is the most important part of your design. It doesn't matter how smooth the elements of your project are, if the color scheme is horrendous no one will look at it. If this sounds wrong, take a second to think about the cars in Pimp My Ride: Shag carpet isn't bad on its own, but hot-pink, leopard-printed shag carpeting with lime-green accents most certainly is.
With that in mind, use these coloring tips to improve the readability and eye-candy value of your next design:
How Should I Pick My Design's Colors?
When picking colors for your next design, you'll want to be sure you have a consistent color scheme. If you aren't familiar with your basic color palates (tetradic, triadic, complementary, etc.) do a quick Google search and educate yourself: You'll be using these expressions for a long time to come, and having them figured now makes you much more attractive as a designer. Once you've got the basics, feel free to use a tool like Color Scheme Designer to gather swatches for your next project. You could sit down with a color wheel and figure out these patterns yourself, but the benefit of doing so is marginal when there's handy digital tools out there just waiting to be found.
What Are Color Connotations, and Why Should I Care?
Within the human psyche, certain colors come with what we call cultural connotations. That is to say, certain colors evoke specific responses in the average viewer. This is why we make associations like "green with envy" or "seeing red." This is also why large corporations hire vast teams of designers like you to tell them what color their logo should be. For more examples than you can shake a stick at, check out this post by ColourLovers.
What Connotations Should I Be Aware?
Psychologists have spent centuries working out the nuances of color associations, but at the end of the day there's only a basic few you need to be aware of. For starters, cooler colors (greens to blues) are often seen as being more creative, while reds (including oranges and yellows) are often thought of as being more steadfast, energized, or analytical. No matter how you split though, softer colors like light greens and bright yellows should be avoided, as they're often thought of as being "weak" or unimpressionable.
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A toddler was pulled from the bottom of a backyard swimming pool in the South Bay Sunday.
The accident happened around 4:15 p.m. during a family get together at a home on Echo Ridge Court in Eastlake.
According to Chula Vista Police, family members thought the girl was inside the home, but after looking around, they found her at the bottom of the pool.
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Hey folks, it's Sweetest Day (well, almost.) It's time to get that someone special a little something. What can you get that someone that has stuck by you when you are yelling at a TV screen during a sports game?
Well, since this is "Sports in the Mowen Years", this is going to be a list for sports fans. Since I am a male, I'm going to start off this list with a list of goods for the females. I will cap this article off with a list of things that the male species would like.
Keep in mind this isn't going to be "chocolates and roses" type of charade, but this is intended for sports fans. Your tastes will vary. Okay, let's start this list:
Gifts for Females
- Team blankets. What's better than cuddling with your girl? Cuddling with your girl…with your team's logo on that said blanket. Most places carry local teams, some websites (like this one) carry most teams. It shouldn't be difficult to find her team on a blanket. If you can't, there's always making one or the interwebs.
- Pink Jerseys. This depends on your girl. Is she not into pink clothes? Is she not a big NFL fan? If you answered "No" to any of those, then skip on down to Number Three. I know I previously said some girls just want a team jersey without the flashy pink substance, but some women do like the look. While it doesn't exactly match color-wise, it does match up in spirit wise. Cheer on for your teams (or separate teams, if it so fits), together in a jersey.
- Merchandise of their favorite player. Do they worship a certain player on a certain team? Get them some merchandise with them on it. Not just jerseys, but framed pictures and other gifts will do just fine.
Gifts for Males
- Sports gear. No, not jerseys. I mean actual padding, helmets, gear. Did they break a bat while playing a nice friendly game of "Send the ball over the fence" while crushing one? Did they lose their football helmet somewhere and they can't find it? Get them something some the sporting good shop that they'll use time and time again.
- Personalized glasses/mugs. It's a fact that most men like beer. It's a fact that we need to drink liquids to survive. How about either getting glassware with their favorite team or their name on it? What better way to show off your team by having a mug of your favorite beverage with your friends?
- Something to watch sports on. Most sports fans love watching the games on TV. Why not upgrade from that television set from 1995 and get a brand spanking flat-screen! Not a television fan? There's other medias to get. iPads, iPod touch, and other mobile devices have video capabilities. If they already have a device, there do exist other applications to watch any game at any time (like the MLB At-Bat.)
Gifts for Both Genders
- Tickets to a sporting event. What better way to spend this holiday…together. See a team you like (or at least, one of you), then cap it off with a nice stroll around. If you wanted to stay in, there's always those sports packages on satellite or cable.
- Gift Baskets. If you say in and watch sports underneath a soft, warm team blanket, what is the ultimate snack to watch sports? How about something from these gift baskets? Of course, you can pick gift baskets from just about anywhere, but these are the themes of sports teams. Find the one you want, find the snacks you want, and wait for the shipping. Is it too late for this list? Probably, but sharing a snack together underneath a blanket sounds pretty romantic.
- Sports movies. After the game, what's on TV? Oh look, a re-run! Come on, pop in the movie you got. A little Hoosiers by a fireplace? How about some Major League with a warm blanket? Rookie of the Year? Rudy? Any movie with your special someone is worthy of some time together.
- Sports video games. Remember awhile back when I wrote about video games a month ago? It's a perfect gift idea! Spend some time together, make a few interesting bets, and it's some good time together. Try to pick a sport you both like, however.
- Pictures with Frames. When I say pictures, I mean a picture of them playing their sport with a frame that runs with the theme of sports. What if they don't play sports? How about one of both of you, together at a game or anyplace else?
- Clothes or Jerseys. This idea is for anyone. This is such a simple idea, you might write it off. Don't. Who is their favorite player? Get them a jersey or a shirt with their name and number. What about if you play a sport? Get them one with your name or number. Either way, they'll remember you either way. As an added bonus, add a spray (NOT the entire bottle) of your favorite smell (cologne or perfume) onto the material so they'll have you on them.
Well, I certainly hope this list was helpful. I had to trim down the list as well as repeat some of the things previously mentioned. To be fair, you can get these gifts for pretty much anyone in your life. I tried to recreate a list where people can appreciate sports and each other, which brings me to my last point:
Always make sure that love comes first. Sure, sports are great, but isn't having the feeling of being love better? Also, if you don't like my suggestions (which is perfectly fine with me), check out this site for gifts having almost nothing to do with sports. Remember too, each person is different. Listen to those little hints about stuff they want. If you need more help, search online for some relationship advice.
I hope you do like this list, and I hope your Sweetest Day is absolutely wonderful. Until next time,


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Should it be operated by the Government? Should it be turned loose to live or die? Should it be kept alive in an incubator by tariff protection? An interdepartmental committee, headed by popular red-faced William L. Batt, wartime rubber czar, tried to answer these questions. Its answer to all of them: No. The Batt committee hoped to turn the war baby into a healthy, unsubsidized and profit-making private industry.
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A lady at work introduced me to this AWESOME kale salad from Good Housekeeping magazine. It's the best way I have ever had kale. It's healthy and satisfies the sweet and salty cravings which just makes me want to eat more kale! and that can't be bad. I usually prep everything and toss the kale with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and keep the "toppings" in a separate container and add right before I eat it. I also usually double the toppings because they are so good!
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 bunch kale, chiffonade
1/2 cup pitted dates chopped
1/3 cup smoked almonds chopped
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Pre-Warning Signs
Dear Ron,
I was wondering what you thought about what some refer to as the Pre-Warning Signs that the girls of Garabandal mentioned. In a nutshell, here they are:
A. Synod before Warning
According to Mother Nieves Garcia (an eyewitness to the Garabandal apparitions and school teacher of Conchita) an important synod will occur shortly before The Warning. Mother Nieves Garcia obtained this information during one of the apparitions to Conchita. She tells her story in this youtube video:
This is also mentioned in a book about Garabandal.
B. Something Like a Schism
From Garabandal: The Village Speaks. Pages 350-351 (page 169 in pdf format)
The Warning will be brought about after The Church has been cruelly torn by something like a schism.
C. The Pope will go to Moscow
Albrecht Webers book (The Finger of God) contains this statement attributed to Conchita: The Pope will go to Russia, to Moscow. As soon as he returns to the Vatican, hostilities will break out in different parts of Europe. [The source for this information was also requested. Mr. Weber responded: Conchita said this in a long conversation at her house on November 14, 1965.] (A reference to this point also appears in the book Suddenly and Unexpectedly. by T. Michael Fay on page 47) Another reference to this point was found on page 132 in the book Garabandal by Jacques Serre.
I have a photo of that page but I am not sure how to post it on this forum. On that page it specifically says that this will occur prior to The Warning.
D. An Even numbered Year
In the book Suddenly and Unexpectedly (by T, Michael Fay) it is asserted on page 86 that Mari Loli (one of the four girls of Garabandal) told some persons that the year of The Warning will be an even numbered year.
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Posted on June 13, 2017
Fargo Season Three is the best thing I've watched on free-to-air TV in a long time.
The cast couldn't be better. Ewan McGregor who plays brothers Emmit & Ray Stussy, and David Thewlis who plays the mysterious villian V.M. Vargas, are particularly impressive, as is Carrie Coon who plays police-chief Gloria Burgle …
Episode 3: The Law of Non Contradiction was especially good. The plot moves into flashback to reveal Gloria's stepfather Ennis Stussy's past life as science-fiction writer Thaddeus Mobley (Thomas Randall Mann).
In L.A. to attend a book awards ceremony where he picks up the 1975 Singularity Award Best Science Fiction Novel for "The Planet Wyh", Mobley meets producer Howard Zimmerman, who uses the lure of sex and drugs to con the young writer into handing over his book advance, supposedly to finance a movie.
Mobley and Zimmerman
Where there's a '70s sci-fi writer, there's a typewriter.
In this instance, not a Baby Selectric as favoured by Isaac Azimov and Ray Bradbury — nor a left-over Selectric prop from Fargo Season 2 that we see for a split second in the foyer at the venue of the book awards —but a Smith Corona Marchant (SCM) typewriter which we glimpse briefly in Mobley's hotel room …
Author in hotel room typing in his underwear is something of a cinematic cliche (Barton Fink, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind) but a welcome one.
"From small dreams, huge civilizations arise …"
A tell-tale glimpse of the ribbon cover …
… tells me this is probably a Smith Corona Galaxy like this one …
Parts of the backstory are illustrated by an animated sequence which follows the intergalactic travels of a small robot who's only words are "I can help" as he watches the visited worlds around him disintegrate into chaos …
"I can help …"
A typewriter check on series creator Noah Hawley came up trumps: Not that you'd expect a successful screenwriter to use a typewriter when he can use fully-featured screenwriting software such as Final Draft; however he does use a typewriter as a source of inspiration and keeps a framed photo of his mother as a girl, sitting at her mother's typewriter, in his office in Austin, Texas …
Image from: http://variety.com/2016/tv/awards/fargo-legion-noah-hawley-office-1201838882/
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Friday, July 15, 2011
This week on Hello Giggles!
I forgot to share my HG post this week! If you'd like to read a little about how I got over my body issues...via a squatting bar...click here!
As always, thank you for all your support. <3
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This was a PERFECT story and couldn't be more relatable! I was in labor for 33 hours and imagined myself with a cute messy ponytail and glowing skin.,,not a practically naked, bloated from 25hrs of IV fluids, writhing in pain, moaning, miserable looking version of myself. Because our vitals were dropping and my daughter's heart kept stopping, there were 8 medical people in that room when she finally arrived.ReplyDelete
She'll be 1 yr old one week from today. Love your blog and your honesty. Enjoy that adorable little man!!
I just had a c-section with my son about a week ago. I have been having the hardest time dealing with my body issues since then. Your story and your blog are very inspirational to mom's and to women in general. How long did it take for you to lose your baby weight after your c-section?ReplyDelete
This was a great article. I haven't had any kids but I can only imagine how your body image changes in such a situation. much love you lady!ReplyDelete
i can totally relate. after my first son was born, i joked with my husband that i had absolutely no shame left. but it's true! i had suffered from poor self esteem and body issues. after 9 months of everyone having free access to my body, those issues were kind of thrown out the window.ReplyDelete
oh yeah, and during my first 'push,' i farted right in my doctor's face. yeah...there goes that shame i was talking about.
and this may be totally TMI, but sex with my hubby is better now too, because i'm so much more comfortable in my own skin. and i'm so much more aware of how awesome of a vessel my body is.
Haha! This is SO CUTE! & I've been absolutely LOVING Hello Giggles since it came out. Super sweet!ReplyDelete


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In large bowl, beat cake mix, 2 tablespoons instant coffee, water, vegetable oil, 1/4 cup peppermint schnapps and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Scrape down bowl. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes. Divide evenly into prepared pans, filling about 2/3 full.
Bake 16-18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcakes comes out clean. Cool cupcakes in pans on cooling grid 5 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely on cooling grid.
For filling, place chocolate in a large bowl. In small saucepan, heat cream and 1 tablespoon instant coffee over medium heat until steaming. Pour cream mixture over chocolate, and let stand 2 minutes. Stir just until chocolate is melted and smooth. Cool 15-20 minutes. Transfer to a decorating bag fitted with tip 230 and fill cupcakes. Reserve remaining for topping.
In large bowl, prepare Whipped Icing Mix according to package directions, adding 2 tablespoons peppermint schnapps with ice water. Pipe or spread icing onto cupcakes; drizzle with remaining chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candy.


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Black Cockroach - Platyzosteria sp.
Although this Black Cockroach has long been a member of the Blattidae family, the same thing cannot be said for its genus, as some species have been moved around 5 or more times. Mostly they have retained their species name, but with this one known as Cutilia nitida 100 years ago, have in more recent years disappeared off the radar and despite extensive searches I have been unable to find it again. It seems you need to be very well acquainted with cockroach taxonomy to appreciate what has been happening with them.
However, the Black Cockroach around Esperance is very common, particularly in sandy heath. They only come out at night and although far from being in plague proportions, are often the only invertebrate encountered. Nevertheless, they are an important food source for many animals, particularly frogs, which in turn provide sustenance for other predators like reptiles, so locally these cockroaches are a key feature in the heathland ecosystem.
Occasionally they do enter houses, but are not dirty or become a pest; they just go about their business feeding on dry, slowly decaying organic matter (detritus). In the bush they are mostly found on dead vegetation from near ground level to high in trees or tall shrubs, where they sometimes dine on live flowers.
Shown above is a female carrying her egg case (ootheca), which she will hold for some time before dropping it somewhere, hopefully for the young to hatch and mature, but this they do without any parental assistance. Also shown is a moulting Black Cockroach, which initially is not only soft and very vulnerable, but pale and very noticeable, requiring a safe location to perform this function and still survive. A mature cockroach is quite robust and around 4 cm (13/4") in head/body length.


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Women's Public Voice: points left out of Mary Beard's history of speech
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Bruce recently recommended this essay on the historical public voice of women, by noted classicist Mary Beard.
Beard is a fine and provocative writer; it is good rhetoric.
But I don't think it gives much insight into historical causes, or ways we can bring about change. Women face deeply gendered and hateful criticism today, particularly online. The argument that this is due to Greco-Roman rhetorical traditions, or the Western literary canon, is unconvincing. I was discouraged by the selection bias in the examples used.
I would love to see a revision of this essay that gets nuances right, and tries to explain changes in the past century based on its arguments.
Left out: + The complexity of women's voice in Rome, from Fulvia and Livia to Irene of Athens; + Greek admiration of Gorgo, Roman admiration of Zenobia; + Conflicting views of leaders in adjacent cultures (Boudica, Cleopatra, Dido); + The Old Testament (Deborah and Esther come to mind).
Misused for effect: – Ovid: No metamorphs of any gender could speak; Io for one was changed back. – Fulvia: First by describing her as someone's wife, though she was one of the most powerful figures in Rome; then by framing her hatred of Cicero as a matter of gender.
On a tangent: here are two speeches I love, to lift the spirits. (Both American; I know less about oratory from the rest of the world. Suggestions welcome!):
Frances Wright on global patriotism and change: # Independence Day speech at New Harmony (1828)
Margaret Chase Smith on an issue too great to be obscured by eloquence, thankfully no longer a concern today: # Declaration of Conscience (1950)


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Does Social Media factor in the sales process? If you talk to the many naysayers, the answer is no. However, there were two major studies published just this week that show all points leading to Social Media as a crucial factor in prospecting and cultivating leads and sales.
EBay Motors published their study showing that 9 out of 10 Millennials turn to the Internet when shopping for a car. Millennials skip the showroom and ask their Social Media network for advice. In fact, the majority of buyers now go online to begin the purchase process.
Is your business equipped to handle this type of communication with your potential buyers?
With more and more data showing that Social really does drive sales, it's especially true for salespeople, according to this 2nd new report. Jim Keenan, (asalesguy.com) published his company's report, Social Media and Sales Quota, showing that salespeople who use Social Media, outsell their peers.
79% of salespeople who used Social Media as a selling tool outperformed those who didn't.
I've seen evidence of this in my daily communication with savvy dealership salespeople. Many of them reach out to me saying their boss forbids them to use Social at work and thinks it's stupid. The numbers don't lie, baby. It's time to embrace Social Media and take advantage of the value (read "sales") it delivers.
Get ready for this one: Social sellers were 23% more successful in exceeding their sales quotas by more than 10% compared to their non-social peers, as pictured below. That's quite an achievement for something that many dealers still show disdain for.
So, if the numbers don't lie, why aren't more dealers and salespeople welcoming Social Media with open arms?
22% of salespeople stated that they don't use Social Media as part of the selling process. Those respondents were asked, "Why aren't you using Social Media?"
- 45% of those salespeople stated the reason was "I don't understand it."
- 19% said they "Don't see the value in investing sales energy in Social."
- 17% said, "It doesn't work for my business."
The study suggests (and I concur) that the lack of investment in formalized training is the root cause of these issues. The more you know about Social, the more valuable it becomes. The numbers of this study do not surprise me at all. I've witnessed and been a part of Social Media working for many. Isn't it time to get it working for you and your team?
Jim's findings bring up a number of challenges to the daily operation of a car dealership (or any business for that matter).
Everyone wonders where Social Media makes a difference, where is it most effective? Those respondents who do practice Social selling were asked "What do you use Social Media for?" Not surprisingly, networking and prospecting are the two most common uses of Social Media for salespeople. Developing a trusted network of friends, family and prospects can become a bone of contention when your employee terminates his/her employment.
With solid training and/or coaching in place, you must also provide specific guidelines to your employees. Outline how employees should create Social profiles for themselves, what can be said, what happens when something goes wrong and how you want things handled if they should decide to leave. A solid Social Media policy will always serve you when these unique and new situations arise.
Social Media is not only a factor in the sales process, it can be the reason for the sale. We've seen the numbers and they all point up. It's up to you to hit the launch button.


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Published September 22, 1998
Volume 6, Number 9
- Nearly 80 percent of executives in an Accountemps survey said that the level of interaction between accounting and other areas of their organizations has increased over the last five years.
- "Accounting professionals are playing more active and visible roles throughout their companies as responsibilities shift from performing financial calculations to providing analysis and strategic advice," said Max Messmer, chairman of the Robert Half International subsidiary.
- Internet Week magazine has given a sterling review to the PortMaster 4, one of the flagship products of Lucent's Remote Access Business Unit (formerly Livingston Enterprises). "It's clearly the class leaderin fact, the PortMaster 4 may define an entirely new class," the review reads.
- Nellcor Puritan Bennett's NPB-3900 Series Multiparameter Monitors has received FDA clearance. The monitors promise the latest technology with customized monitoring of vital signs including including oxygen saturation, blood pressure, temperature and ECG.
- Resolute Software has released version 2.4 of the Resolute Application Performance System (RAPS), a performance and capacity management solution designed specifically for distributed applications. RAPS 2.4 offers new features including HP-UX agents, a Sybase database agent, automatic capacity assessment and reporting, and a Web browser interface.
- Kinko's, Inc. has selected ProBusiness to provide its payroll and payroll tax services. Kinko's is one of the largest chains of document production and business services stores in the world and employs approximately 24,000 people throughout the U.S.
Also in this issue ...
- Hacienda Companies Compete at TechFest
- Tickets Going Fast for ACE October 18 Debut
- Business Bits
- Executive Profile—Scott McKibben, ANG Newspapers
- Employers, Employees Using Transit Receive Tax Benefits Under TEA-21
- A Commuter's Guide to Hacienda
- PeopleSoft Volunteer Day Brings 13 Non-Profits to New Campus
- Business Community can "Make a Difference" October 24
- Hacienda Transportation Fair to Feature Information, Prizes
- California Rideshare Week Offers Commute to Tahiti
- Hacienda Index


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A new report from JD Powers & Associates 2012 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study shows that Enterprise took top honors this year. This study focuses on six aspects of the customer experience as it relates to this industry:
- Cost & fees
- Pick up process
- The return process
- The car/van rented
- Shuttle bus availability/quality
- The reservation process
Of the six, all areas showed improvement this year, with the exception of the reservations process, which dropped slightly compared to last year's results.
What makes Enterprise perform better than their competition? When I first read this article, I immediately thought of a recent blog post that talked about Enterprise's new commercial and how the company wants to empower their employees to resolve issues without needing to confer, consult, or wait on someone else for help. This may be one of the factors that brought them to the top of the list.
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Perhaps it doesn't come as a surprise when I tell you that I enjoy genealogy. The key word is *enjoy*, because I am certainly not good at it, nor do I have much time for it! However, I do enjoy tracing my relatives and subsequently visiting their graves.
Visiting the graves of relatives is like a treasure hunt for me. I track down where the person is located, use a map to find their place and then never know what I will find when I get there! Sure, you can see photos of the monuments on websites such as findagrave.com, but there is something so exciting about finding it in person.
I recently planned a trip to check out the cemetery where some of my relatives are buried and was so excited to discover this beautiful memorial!
It is a marble memorial that stands approximately 7' tall- all hand carved. Marble was a popular material that was commonly used for monument-making during this time period because it was a softer stone that could be easily carved by the memorialist. It is not used as commonly today, as granite is a more durable and preferred material.
Upon first glance in the cemetery, all you see is this tall monument. However, once you get closer and really examine it, you discover a history just waiting to be told!
This memorial is for M.L. Hall, born July 12, 1867 and died Jan. 9, 1915. Notice how the letters in his name are raised? We call this "raised letters". Raised letters were especially popular during this time period and may also be seen on his base. They lend boldness to one's name and really look nice.
< < See the raised lettering in his name?
You can see the raised lettering on his last name as well. So classic and pretty! >>
You can learn a lot about a person by simply reading his or her epitaph. Now, the thing is, if you don't pre-plan your own memorial, then chances are that you will not have any control over what your survivors choose to write. So, epitaphs may or may not be an accurate reflection of the person and his or her values.
In this case, the epitaph serves as a message of faith and hope. It reads, "Another link is broken in our family band. But a chain is forming in a better land".
It is difficult to tell one's entire life story on a material so limited in size. So, throughout history we have utilized symbols to help tell the story. There is significant symbolism on this memorial that I want to point out.
The first symbol is that of the Woodmen of the World. For more on the Woodmen of the World, please refer to my blog post from October 2012 and also check out this blog post. The Woodmen of the World had a memorial template that they would send to a local stone carver, thus why many Woodmen of the Wold monuments have unique elements about them. However, this is not believed to be one of the Woodmen of the World patterns.
Down below the Woodmen of the World emblem you will notice another emblem- the Masonic square and compass. The interesting thing about this Masonic square and compass is that it appears to be sitting upon a mantel with a sunlight carved into the keystone area. This immediately caught my eye, as I had not seen it before.
I had to do a lot of research on this, as I knew that the sun was a Masonic symbol, but I had typically seen a face carved into the suns I had seen in the past. You will notice this sun is a simple sun and does not have a face carved into it.
From the best I can tell, the sun is representing fire (the sun is a ball of fire), which is a symbol that represents the importance of God and his judgement. The keystone can be a Masonic symbol for the York Rite of Order.
The next symbol I noticed is the cloak that is draped over the top of the monument. See how it is draped over the top and sides and has tassels on the ends? It reminds me of curtains!
Curtains are a symbol often seen in the cemetery and are made "fancy" by adding fringe at the bottom and tassels. The curtains symbolize that the impact of this individuals death will continue to linger.
The interesting thing about these curtains is that there is also an urn on the very top of the monument that has a cloak coming out of it. That is a very significant symbol. It's tough to see in this picture, but do you see the top piece? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
If you walk around to the back, you will see the obvious shape of an urn with the cloak coming out of it.
So, when you hear the word "urn", you most likely think of ashes. Throughout time individuals have stored the ashes of a loved one in an urn. So the symbol of the urn has been associated with death for thousands of years because of it's history of storing ashes. As such, the urn is a symbol of the ashes to which our bodies will turn. The cloak coming out of the urn represents the soul departing the body for eternity.
By analyzing the epitaph (message of faith and hope), along with the draped urn, we understand that he had a deep faith in God. We also understand, based on the epitaph and the curtain, that he was greatly missed. We also gain an understanding that he was social (having belonged to two fraternal organizations) and placed importance upon the activities associated with them.
I hope you have found this journey through symbolism to be interesting and helpful! If you would like information on how to tell your loved one's story, please check out our website at www.emersonmonument.com


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IS YOUR SPOUSE CHEATING? Unfortunately there is no magic formula you can conjure up to answer the question: "Is my spouse/partner cheating?" But the question is valid and there are signs which may indicate infidelity in a relationship. The old rule of thumb was: If you need to hire an investigator the relationship is already over. But times have changed. Use of the internet, smart phones, and social networking accounts can often lead to misunderstandings and mixed signals. Falsely accusing a loved one can be as much of a betrayal as infidelity itself.
Still, there are signs that might suggest your spouse, loved one, or partner is cheating:
1. Phone, phone, phone. Did I mention the phone? Nearly everyone has a smart phone these days and they record loads of data. If your partner is changing habits with his or her phone, then this is a strong indicator that something is amiss. Locking the phone, keeping on his or her person obsessively, or walking out of the room to take and receive calls is clue number one.
2. Drugs or Alcohol. If you notice a change in the amount of alcohol or drugs your partner is using, this can be an indicator. Does he/she come home from work with alcohol breath? Are they spending more time with "friends" who use drugs or alcohol? Substance abuse can be an indicator of many different problems, but combined with other factors, they may suggest infidelity.
3. Changes in Sexual Behavior. Does he/she want less sex? Or does he/she want you to do things out of character. Variances in sexual behavior are another sign that your partner may be having an affair. Now, there are a multitude of explanations for changes in sexual behavior - many of them for the better. But, taken as a whole, does this behavior fit with your partner's lifestyle or not.
4. The Nose Knows. Every man, woman and child understands this because at some point in life we have been caught. When we were teenagers our parents would call us out for smelling like cigarette smoke or beer. As a result, every one of us knows to get rid of the smell. That means showering, perfume or cologne. An obvious example is your partner coming home from work smelling freshly showered. More obvious is if you smell perfume or cologne that you don't recognize.
5. A Sudden Need for Privacy. If things you used to share openly suddenly become private, then pay attention. Passwords on the computer may be changed, browsing history erased, credit card and cell phone bills may be hidden. If you ask why or attempt to find out the information you'll be accused of snooping. This is a huge warning sign.
Any of these signs by themselves are not cause to accuse your partner of cheating. But if there is a pattern emerging or a drastic change in behavior, then it is possible you have a cheating spouse. Still, technology has changed the game and even if all of these signs are present there may be a completely innocent explanation. When in doubt. . . check it out. It's better to have someone detached from the situation evaluate the situation. While catching your partner in an illicit affair can be devastating, so can accusing an innocent person of a horrible indiscretion.


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