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Four ways Canada can shorten wait times for specialists
Two weeks ago, we reported on some of the difficulties around referrals to specialists.
Shortly after our story ran, the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) released a report based on The Commonwealth Fund's 2016 international survey that highlighted this continued issue. According to the survey, Canada maintained its position as the worst of all 11 countries surveyed when it came to access to specialists. Fifty-six percent of us are waiting longer than a month to see a specialist—well over the international average of 36 percent.
That's the problem. This week, Healthy Debate is focusing on solutions. Here are four innovations that could improve the referral process and access to specialists:
1. Do virtual consults, not visits
Some patients don't actually need to see a specialist—their primary care provider just needs some guidance. A virtual consult system can help.
The Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise (RACE) is a phone based system available in much of British Columbia. Family physicians call a central phone number during business hours from Monday to Friday, and a specialist will call them back within a couple of hours. Fee codes mean that both parties are paid for their work. It was originally developed for urgent care, and is now being used for non-urgent care as well.
A 2012 analysis of the pilot found that 80% of calls were returned within 10 minutes, most of the consults were less than 15 minutes long, and specialists and family doctors reported "universal satisfaction." It also led to a 50 percent reduction in referrals for face-to-face consults and a 24 percent reduction in emergency department visits. Calgary has recently started a similar program, modeled on RACE, called Specialist Link.
The success of RACE inspired a similar program in Ontario, called The Champlain BASE e-Consult service. In this system, primary care providers complete a form that includes patient information and their query. They can also attach test results or images if helpful. That information is then sent on to a specialist. The secure messages can be answered in bulk, which makes it possible for specialists to address them at their convenience.
"The difference [from RACE] really is that this is asynchronous, so you don't have to schedule a time like you would for a phone call," says Clare Liddy, a family doctor and co-creator of BASE. "The answers we get are amazingly detailed, we can have a little bit of a back and forth conversation, and that really enables me to deliver really good care to my patients. Often, that enables me as your family doctor to deliver the care to you."
An analysis of BASE's use from 2010 to 2015 supports that. Over that time, the BASE service was used in over 10,000 consultations in the Champlain region. There was an average wait time of two days (all specialists are asked to respond within a week). And in 40 percent of those cases, the primary care provider originally intended to do a face-to-face referral but didn't think it was necessary after the econsult. Three percent went the other way, with an unexpected referral for a face-to-face visit with a specialist.
Based on that success, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is currently rolling out the BASE model to other areas of the province. That's being done through a collaboration with OntarioMD and the Ontario Telemedicine Network, which has adapted the BASE model for use as one of its eConsult options.
2. Add physician directories and e-referrals
Alberta is currently offering paperless referrals by introducing e-Referrals to their province-wide electronic health record (EHR) system. The system includes specialists who treat breast cancer and lung cancer, kidneys, and hip and knee joint replacements. It lets doctors see the specialists wait times before submitting a referral—and they can chose a specific provider, or specify the next available appointment. They can also see that the referral has been received, and track its status. "A lot of what motivated it was safety, and transparency," says Jodi Glassford, who leads the program, called Alberta Netcare eReferral.
Its use was evaluated from 2014 to 2015, and while it was generally liked, there were problems getting specialists to participate. Breast cancer had the highest adoption rates, at 40%, and knee replacement the lowest, at 2%. Users cited an unwillingness to work with a new system as the main issue. Some said it was easier to fax a referral with less information than to fill out the detailed request form.
A potential issue with e-Referrals is that you need buy-in from specialists for it to be effective. "For primary care to get a benefit from e-Referrals, there needs to be a critical mass of [specialists] receiving them. Otherwise it is just another communication tool to add to the mix," says Glassford. The U.K. couldn't overcome that issue with its Choose and Book system, an online portal that allowed patients to see available appointments from a shortlist of providers their doctors had selected for them, and choose the one that suited them.
It was implemented in 2004, but replaced in 2015 due to low uptake from many specialists, primary care providers and patients, partially because it was time consuming and difficult to navigate. Many doctors and even entire specialties weren't on the system. It was replaced with a similar NHS e-referral service, that was designed to be easier to use.
Ontario's e-Referral system has an extra hurdle in implementation. Many local health integration networks (LHINs) have purchased different eReferral software systems. Unfortunately, that doesn't work seamlessly because family doctors often refer across LHIN boundaries, especially in areas like the Greater Toronto Area, which contain multiple LHINs. There are multiple players in a "very nascent market," says Darren Larsen, the Chief Medical Information officer at OntarioMD.
A simpler approach can be found in B.C's up to date physician directory, called Pathways. The website includes listings for all specialists, their areas of practice, and updated wait times. The tool, which is now used by about 2,500 physicians, began as a pilot and is now in the process of being rolled out across the province.
3. Try pre-assessment in specialized clinics
Another approach is adding an assessment step in between the referral and the specialist. One such program is the Interprofessional Spine Assessment and Education Clinics (ISAEC), for people with serious low back pain.
Under ISEAC, patients see a specially trained physiotherapist or chiropractor for assessment and education. Most patients will not need to see the specialist and are offered exercises and referrals to other doctors. Those who need to see a specialist benefit from shorter wait times and being able to have a more informed conversation.
Spine surgeon Raja Rampersaud started the project, which now runs clinics in Toronto, Thunder Bay and Hamilton. "It was inspired by the fact that only one in 10 people I see are people I can really help [with surgery]," he says. "I help educate them, and send them to another specialist. They've waited a year for me to say you need to see some other specialist."
Sarah-Lynn Newbery, a family doctor has used ISEAC regularly. She says she appreciates knowing that her patients will be seen within a week or two, which spares her from trying to manage their pain during the long wait to see a specialist—especially when she might know already that they aren't likely to need surgery. She adds that when family physicians have to manage chronically painful conditions without many resources, "the temptation to escalate pain medications becomes much greater," including potentially addictive opioid medications.
These assessments can also reduce the number of expensive imaging tests like MRIs. "MRIs are basically being used as triage," says Rampersaud, when a thorough evaluation from a physiotherapist or a chiropractor could do instead. ISAEC is currently being rolled out in Ottawa as well, and will be expanded throughout the province over the next few years.
Also in Ontario, pilot projects for rheumatoid arthritis successfully decreased wait times by adding physiotherapists to rheumatologists' offices, and having the physiotherapists do the triage. The Alberta Bone and Joint Institute has a program for hip and knee replacement called "prehabilitation," where physiotherapists assess and treat people who have been referred for knee replacement before they see a surgeon.
A problem can arise when physiotherapist or nurses determine that a patient doesn't need to see the specialist, but they don't offer those patients other services, says Rampersaud. That can leave patients with nowhere to go but back to their family doctors—who are referring the patient precisely because they aren't successfully managing their issues.
4. Switch to central intake
Pooled referral systems (often called central intakes) let family doctors chose whether to see a specific specialist or the next available one. Some pooled referral systems do triage before the patient is assigned to a specialist, and others assign them to the specialist, who then does triage afterwards.
"We've seen tremendous improvements in access for care through centralized intake," says Danielle Martin, a family physician and vice-president of medical affairs and health systems solutions at Women's College Hospital. Versions of central intakes are proliferating across the country.
Newfoundland and Labrador recently launched a central intake system for endoscopy services as part of a comprehensive overhaul that successfully reduced wait times; Ontario has had centralized intake for joint replacement since 2011. This fall, Quebec launched its new pooled referral system, which includes the nine most common specialties and will soon include 10 more. And Saskatchewan and Calgary each have a program.
While the evidence is not conclusive, "For those who practice in some sort of group environment, there's absolutely no question that central referral is the answer," says Anthony Graham, head of a new central intake system of cardiology at St. Michael's Hospital.
When his group first switched to that practice, many specialists weren't very aware of the difference in wait times, says Thomas Parker, physician-in-chief at St. Michael's. "That was an eyeopener for many of us, both in terms of the duration of the wait time to see a specialist, but also the variability. There were people [on our team] who could see patients within seven days, and other people who could see people within eight months."
From a queuing theory perspective, central intake makes sense. Chris Simpson, a cardiologist who also chaired the now-defunct national Wait Time Alliance, compares it to choosing your own line at the grocery store versus the single line at the bank.
Some argue that central intake undercuts the important personal relationships primary care providers develop with their networks of specialists. But others, like Rick Glazier, a family doctor at St. Michael's Hospital's Academic Family Health Team, argue that time has already passed. "The current consultation system is very impersonal," he says. "I've been referring to people for the past 20 years, and I wouldn't know them on the street. How do you run a health system based on personal relationships and who you know in a metropolitan area the size of the GTA?"
Can wait times be fixed?
All four of these models will help reduce wait times and streamline the process. That goal is incredibly important, says Larsen. "This is one area where we have the trifecta…it helps patients, it benefits providers, and it definitely helps the system."
But there are challenges. Canada is notorious for being a land of pilot projects in health care, where good ideas aren't scaled well. For systems like this, where getting buy-in from many professionals is crucial, that problem is especially important to overcome.
And there's another layer to all of this: We also have resource problems, with too few specialists in some areas, unequal distributions, and poor operating room availability all factoring in. We'll explore those issues and more in two weeks, in our final part of this series.


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The BBC has just released its latest stats for the iPlayer, which reveal that more people than ever than are streaming live content through the service.
The BBC is putting this down to sport being available on the site – mainly American football, Six Nations rugby and Premiership football.
There's good news on the iPad front, too, with 2.1 million requests delivered to the iPad in February, up 22 per cent from January.
Online stats
As February was a shorter month than January, the total number of hits on the service was down from 162 million to 148 million, with 23 million of those coming from Virgin Media iPlayer TV requests.
Hits for the service purely through the iPlayer online portal totalled 125 million – 94 million for TV, 32 million from radio.
Interestingly, the BBC has drilled into the oodles of stats it gets from the iPlayer and found that the service is used for TV at roughly the same time of day as linear TV viewing, although "there is proportionally more daytime and late-peak use."
Oh, and if you are over 55 and using the iPlayer then you are one of the few, as the demograph seems to err towards younger users, more so than TV or radio listeners.

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Ruling party in Cyprus rejects troika's bailout demands
Cyprus's ruling communist party, AKEL, rejected key demands in a proposal from international lenders, while pushing for steps that foster growth and for bailout talks to proceed, party chief Andros Kyprianou said on Monday.
AKEL, the party of Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias, cannot accept a proposal by the so-called troika that oversees euro-area bailouts to end the indexation of public sector wages and suspend the practice in the private sector for the duration of the rescue program, Kyprianou said in an interview in the capital Nicosia.
The party also dismissed the troika's call for a privatization timetable.
"The package, the building blocks submitted by the troika lack proposals aimed at boosting growth," Kyprianou said. "In all the other countries where the troika's proposals were implemented, not only have their economies failed to recover, but their recessions have been deepened."
Officials of the troika, drawn from the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, are unlikely to return to Cyprus to restart bailout talks until at least mid-October, a Cypriot official said last month.
Kyprianou said talks with the troika must begin "without delay" and proceed "as quickly as possible so that we can conclude before Cyprus needs additional funds."
---Kathmerini (Athens), 02 Oct. 2012
Why, you might ask, is tiny bankrupt Cyprus quibbling over the terms of the bailout that it needs to avoid complete economic and financial collapse? The answer is: because they know what Greece and Spain know, which is that Europe will pay any price to prevent exit by any eurozone government, no matter how negligible.
Cyprus can play "chicken" with the Troika just as well as Spain. And because the bill is only around EUR 10 billion, they can be pretty confident that Europe will pay it before Cyprus runs out of money. The Cypriots are famously shrewd, and they won't be rolled. Just ask Turkey.
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UAE National Agenda
H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the UAE National Agenda as an extension to achieve the UAE Vision 2021 in time for the UAE's golden jubilee celebration.
The agenda covers the sectors of education, health, economy, police, housing infrastructure and government services.
Some of the highlights of the UAE National Agenda are as follows:
All public schools and curricula will be transformed into smart learning. Governmental investments in nurseries will be increased in the light of the important role they play.
The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with all health authorities nationwide would accredit all public and private hospitals in accordance with the world class standards in terms of services and quality of medical cadres; any unaccredited hospital would not be allowed to operate in the UAE after 2021.
Shorten the waiting period for housing applications to two years.
Increase Emiratisation in the private sector tenfold.
Provide the best infrastructure in the world over land, air and sea.
Become the best in the world in the ease of doing business.
Increase the gross national income per capita by 65 per cent.
Make the UAE the safest place in the world and achieving a four-minute response time for all emergency calls.
Make the UAE the top country in smart-phone governmental services.


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Sons of Anarchy: Season 2 - Preview & competition
Preview by Jack Foley
GET ready to put the pedal to the metal once again as Sons of Anarchy: Season 2 comes to Blu-ray and DVD on August 16, 2010 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
The critically acclaimed, gripping and gritty drama is back with more action, adrenaline, secrets and scandal.
Starring Mark Boone Junior (Batman Begins, Get Carter), Katey Sagal (Married with Children, Futurama), British actor Charlie Hunnam (Children of Men, Green Street) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Outlander) with series newcomers Henry Rollins (The Ballad of G.I. JOE, Wrong Turn 2) and Adam Arkin (A Serious Man, Life) it makes compulsive viewing for fans of adrenalized thrillers and hot motorcycles!
Sons of Anarchy is an adrenaline drama with darkly comedic undertones that explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club (MC) and its desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming, California remains exactly that: charming.
The Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original (SAMCRO) must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers, hate groups and overzealous law officers. Behind the MC's familial lifestyle and legally thriving automotive shop is a ruthless and illegally thriving arms business.
This season Jax and the club deal with the fallout from Donna's death, bringing internal tensions to an all-time high while a new enemy takes root in Charming.
LOAN, or League of American Nationalists, is a white separatist organisation headed by Ethan Zobelle (Arkin), who with the help from his lieutenant, AJ Weston (Rollins) opens a cigar shop in Charming and is intent on ingratiating himself with the community and forcing SAMCRO out.
DVD special features include deleted scenes with the Blu-ray providing cast commentaries and deleted scenes.
Get ready to rev your engines and don your Sons of Anarchy leathers, when Season 2 and the complete series box set become available to own on Blu-ray and DVD from August 16, 2010.
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Meet Theresia: Olga Pashchenko (en)By Emilia Campagna
September 9, 2015
translation by: Charlotte Michi
Olga Pashchenko is the harpsichordist that has been soloist with Assen Boyadjiev in the Concert for harpsichord, fortepiano and orchestra by Carl Philip Emanuel Bach we performed this summer: it was not the first time we met her, she played with Theresia in 2012, during the final of Premio Ferrari. After three years we asked her how her professional life is going. Born in Russia, 28 years old, Olga lives in Amsterdam, where she concluded her studies last year by graduating in harpsichord: "Actually the one I obtained in Amsterdam is only the last of my many degrees: I first graduated in Russia in four different specializations, piano, harpsichord, fortepiano and organ, then I followed courses in Amsterdam, getting a diploma in fortepiano in 2013 and in harpsichord in 2014."
Did you decided to specialize in early music?
"To be honest not: I go on playing also the organ and modern piano, therefore my repertoire goes from baroque music to contemporary music. Also with the harpsichord I do not just play early music, I also play Ligeti (Contiuum e Hungarian Rock) and Xenakis."
Many of your colleagues prefer to concentrate on a more focused repertoire, can we say that you are eclectic?
"Yes, for sure I am, I am inquiring and I think it is very funny and challenging to play four instruments and to face such a vast repertoire."
What is the difficulty in switching from one instrument to the other?
"From a technical point of view obviously each of the four instruments has its properties, and you need to find the right concentration to change attitude. But it's a bit like having four different friends, and get to know each of them very well, each with its particularities."
How do you organize your work? In the period before a concert do you devote yourself exclusively to the instrument that you will be playing?
"That would be nice but it's impossible, I often have commitments that overlap and I have to study at the same time more repertoires. Of course, it never happens that in the same day I play all the four instruments: I wouldn't have the time! I can devote myself exclusively to one instrument only in the days just before the concert, like it happened in Dobbiaco during the stage with Theresia."
About playing more instruments, let's talk about CPE Bach's Concert, written for harpsichord and fortepiano: had you ever performed this concert before?
"No. I knew this piece but I had never studied it. It's a really interesting composition, especially considering the fact that at the time of CPE Bach composers wrote for keyboard often without indicating precisely for which instrument the piece was written. In this case, instead, two different keyboards, the harpsichord and the fortepiano, are clearly indicated."
You already played with Theresia three years ago during the Premio Ferrari for fortepiano, winning the First Price: what has that experience meant to you?
"It has been very important: rarely it occurs to play so much the fortepiano in a competition. I played solo repertoire and two concerts, one of them written by Ferrari that I unfortunately had not the chance to perform again."
After the first rehearsal in Dobbiaco with Theresia and Chiara Banchini what is your impression?
"Excellent, of course: it's nice to work with Chiara Banchini because she plays and performs at the same time, she drives the orchestra with authority and at the same time she is part of it."


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Samuel Grant came from Dublin, Ireland to USA about 1770, then came to NB in 1783 as a Loyalist. He married, at French Village, York County, Ann or Nancy Nichols from Providence, RI. They settled at Mouth of Keswick, York County, NB:
1) Samuel Grant b. c1790, d. 1856, m. c1810 Phoebe White
2) William Grant b. c1792, m. 13 Oct 1813 Hannah White
3) Fanny Grant (twin) b. 26 Jul 1806
4) Charles Grant (twin) born 26 Jul 1806, m. (1st) Miss Burpee, (2nd) Margaret Grey
5) Elizabeth Grant b. c1808, m. Mr. MacDonald
6) Benjamin Grant b. 29 Aug 1816.
PANB: MC1/Grant #3, 7 pages: file contains a copy of a report titled A Grant Chronology by E. Allison Grant, 1978.
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C.J. Cherryh is one of the most prompt, and easy-going people I've ever met. When I asked her if she'd like to participate in my recent author interviews, she said, "Sounds great." I sent her some questions, and within fifteen minutes she'd responded to them all!
She is the author of more than 60 science fiction and fantasy novels, which in and of itself, is astounding. She has several Hugo award-winning novels, and even has her own asteroid: 77185 Cherryh. The folks who discovered the asteroid had this to say about her: "She has challenged us to be worthy of the stars by imagining how mankind might grow to live among them." To learn more about C.J., check her website out at: http://www.cherryh.com/
Q: Was there a defining moment in your life when you decided you wanted to be a writer?
A: Pretty well when they canceled my favorite TV show [Flash Gordon, the old serial] and there were no books like that in the library. I was 10.
Q: When you did start writing, were the people around you supportive of you?
A: My mother heard my ambition of the week and said, sternly, a very eye-opening thing: "Do something to eat." This made me, at 10, wonder how writers got paid, and how they got to be writers. I decided publishers wouldn't come to me, I had to get to them somehow, and meanwhile I had to eat. Teachers, I thought, had summers off. So I planned to be a teacher, so I could write.
Q: How long after you wrote your first novel did you get published?
A: Twenty years.
Q: How did you celebrate when you first got published?
A: Nobody I knew was home or would be for a week or so. So I went down and spent 200.00 completely redecorating my little office, repainting, putting up a mural, new carpet. And furniture. It wasn't much. I invited my relatives in to admire it. They were amazed. My mum asked, "What prompted this?" I said: "I sold a book."
Q: Is it true that early in your career you had to rewrite several manuscripts because the publishers misplaced them?
A: Yep. Moshe Feder found one at Ace, fallen down behind a cabinet, years later, and took it to an editor, who recognized it had long since been published in more than one language. I received it in the mail and couldn't think what sort of fan would give you such a gift—I didn't even recognize the typing: it was that old. Then I realized it was one of the old ones. I didn't hear the whole story until Moshe told me his half of it at a convention. They lost that one 3 times.
Q: When you first began writing science fiction, was it difficult for you due to the fact that the majority of sci-fi writers were male?
A: I had no idea. I'd never been stopped from being or doing anything because I was female, except being shunted into a detestable home ec class instead of shop (but I still have all my fingers) and realizing I couldn't fly fighter jets (but my vision wouldn't let me do it anyway.) I write under initials because that's the way my addy stamp was made up, because (the third reason) I lived in a rough neighborhood and didn't like having a solo female name on the door. I'd have met them in the hall with a Persian saber—I competed in fencing—but I didn't intend to let rascals even get the idea.
Q: Your writing voice is unique and especially powerful. What can you tell us about how you developed your style?
A: The key is viewpoint—understanding how to 'be' the person you're writing about.
Q: You have won the Hugo Award for Best Novel two times, and the Best Short Story Hugo. What has that like?
A: Really, it's hard being up for something: you do get nervous. And then I felt bad because I'd beat out some friends who also wanted it really badly.
Q: What does your writing space look like?
A: I have a little recliner beside a window in my bedroom, and I face a telly which provides white noise. I am frequently assisted by a cat.
Q: How many languages do you speak?
A: I know Latin, Ancient Greek, my best ones; can get along in French, once I get it going; and Italian [a Latin student is cheating on that one.] I know a little Russian, can muddle through several Romance languages in Latin, as long as it's not too wild; and a couple of others.
Q: Do you write anything outside of the Science Fiction genre?
A: Fantasy. Jane and I are talking about collaborating on the next vampire book.
Q: What has your greatest moment as a writer been?
A: I think when I went to my first convention and met people who'd actually read my books.
Q: What is your writing process?
A: I outline a little, because I have a life, and travel, and need to pin the bare bones down so I can remember it. Then I don't look at that unless I need it and just go forward. If I get stuck I start editing from the beginning. A good shower is really essential to the process, too. If you get stuck, shower.
Q: Which of your own books is your favorite and why?
A: Gate of Ivrel remains dear to my heart; Cyteen is one I'm quite proud of.
Q: What is the best novel you've ever read?
A: Hard to say: that varies by my mood. Jane and I read each other's, and of course we love what we're working on. Vergil's Aeneid occupied a lot of my college study: he had a great influence on my sense of expression—Latin's impressionistic and tricky. He was a great 'sensory' writer and it doesn't come across well in English.
Q: What is the most discouraging thing about being a writer?
A: Isolation. There is NO instant gratification in the writing biz. It's a long battle with white space. But it's wonderful when it's going well.
Q: How large of a role do you play in the marketing of your novels, and what are some of the best marketing strategies you know of?
A: Since NY has not been able to keep up backlist—Jane Fancher, Lynn Abbey and I formed our own e-book company for just the 3 of us, to keep our backlist in print and to experiment with books and stories that the bean-counters who try to dictate to publishers what they CAN buy — might not like.
Q: What do you like to do when you aren't writing?
A: I garden, I do fish tanks, I figure skate, I travel, I hang out with my friends.
Q: When you were little, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: In the same month I wanted to be a writer? An astronomer and a fighter pilot. Astronauts weren't on the horizon yet.
Q: Are you working on anything now, and can you tell us about it?
A: I'm working on a Foreigner book, I'm putting out the Rusalka books (3) as e-books, I'm advising the Audible people who are doing some of my books, I'm talking with Jane about that vampire novel, and meanwhile we're doing our own covers and conversions, and thinking up other stories.


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Godzilla is surely one of the most familiar and recognizable characters in all of cinema, yet what do we really know about this monstrous being?
In some ways, the only constant is change. Godzilla has appeared in over 30 films, if you count the most recent American versions, and there is little attempt at continuity between them. Some of the movies are serious and dramatic, while others are directed to children and have a more comical tone. The general tale is that Godzilla was a gigantic reptile, sleeping peacefully in the deep sea, until a nuclear explosion roused his fury. This fits with Japan's traditional Shinto religion, which included many nature spirits and dragons that lived in the sea.
The first films were black and white, and the famous rubber suit (developed by effects master Eiji Tsuburaya) was charcoal gray with the back fins painted white in order to give better contrast. However, in print and animation, Godzilla is often shown as dark green, similar to an American alligator's coloration.
Dinosaur science has always been a major inspiration, with Godzilla standing upright the way Tyrannosaurs had been depicted. As science has begun to show Tyrannosaurs crouched forward and using their tails to balance their weight, Godzilla's posture has also shifted. An upright posture was easier for the stunt actors playing this role. With more of the performance shifting to CGI technology, this isn't as much of a concern.
Godzilla's height has also shifted over time. Initially, he measured 160-170 feet, tall enough to peer over Tokyo sky scrapers. But these films used miniatures of actual buildings, and as the buildings reached ever higher, Godzilla had to grow as well. Current movies have him towering 300 feet or more!
A final point of confusion is whether the "king of monsters" is actually a queen. Several movies show Godzilla adopting a baby called Godzilla Junior or Baby Godzilla. One American rendition famously showed Godzilla guarding a clutch of eggs. Well, as we all known, there is only one Godzilla, so who did Godzilla mate with to produce offspring? One possibility is that Godzilla's pre-irradiated form was a female Komodo dragon. These large reptiles have been known to lay eggs in zoos, even when no male lizards were present. In this scenario Godzilla would have to be female, since males can't carry out parthenogenesis.
What does remain consistent is Godzilla's incredible size, strength and vitality. In some variations, his thick scales protect him from all but the most devastating attacks of other daikaiju. In others, he can be wounded but regenerates. Fiery atomic breath is a constant, as is that indescribable roar. His fierce personality and dislike for humans are well established. (However, Godzilla does not kill and eat people; he subsists on vegetation and nuclear materials.)
If Godzilla helps people, it is a side effect of his battle against some other menace. One of his producers once described Godzilla as being like a Shinto god, not bound by human morality. Yet nature will restore and renew what Godzilla destroys. Unlikely as it might seem, the King of Monsters is a defender of the earth. When aliens or monsters attack, Godzilla will be there to stop them… and a lot of stuff will get crushed or burned.


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Mirna Lekić is a Bosnian-American pianist active as a recitalist, chamber musician and educator. Praised for her "intelligent and sincere pianism" and "natural inventiveness and emotion," she has performed in the United States, Canada, and Europe, at venues including New York's Carnegie-Weill Hall, Symphony Space, World Trade Center, Chicago Cultural Center, St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, Théâtre de l'Ile Saint-Louis, Théâtre de la Vieille Grille, and Accueil Musical series in Paris, and the Hall of the St. Petersburg Union of Composers and the Gorki Leninskiye Museum in Russia. Her solo performances have been broadcast on WQXR, WNYC, WFMT, WPRB, and Bosnian TV and radio stations, and her recent publications include two critically acclaimed recordings: a solo album, Masks (Centaur Records), and Eastern Currents (Romeo Records), a disc of contemporary chamber music. Most recently, Mirna was a laureate of The American Prize piano competition.
Mirna plays a wide range of repertoire that reflects her interests in historical performance practice, particularly works for fortepiano, as well as in new music, celebrated through commissions and premiere performances. A founding member of Ensemble 365 and Duo RoMi, she has presented premieres at the Queens New Music Festival, Princeton University Sound Kitchen, International Festival for Contemporary Performance, the Firehouse Space, College Music Society Conferences, Composer's Voice series in New York, and in collaboration with Dr. Faustus and the Composers Now Festival.
Mirna's work has been supported by the New York Foundation for the Arts Artist Grant, Artists International Special Presentation Award, City University of New York Music Fellowship, NEH-Kupferberg Holocaust Center grant, and multiple PSC-CUNY awards. Her recent pedagogical publications include two chapters in Humanistic Pedagogy Across the Disciplines: Approaches to Mass Atrocity Education in the Community College Context, edited by Amy E. Traver and Dan Leshem. (New York: Palgrave Macmillan).
Ms. Lekić studied piano with Ursula Oppens, Irina Morozova, Vladimir Valjarević and Douglas Humpherys, and has participated in fortepiano classes taught by Bart van Oort and Malcolm Bilson. She graduated with high honors from the Eastman School of Music, the Mannes College of Music, and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, where she earned a doctorate with a dissertation focusing on the music of Claude Debussy. She subsequently presented her research at several national and international conferences. Mirna's festival experience includes American Conservatory at Fontainebleau, London Master Classes, Institute and Festival for Contemporary Performance and International Keyboard Institute and Festival in New York, Accademia Europea Villa Bossi in Italy, Westfield International Academy at Cornell, Baroque Performance Institute at Oberlin, and Baščaršija Nights Festival in Sarajevo.
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Hey friends, Is everyone getting ready for the holidays? Putting up the tree? We all have so much to be thankful for even if we sometimes forget what it is exactly. I have found myself in the holiday mood once or twice – I have also thought about starting my own YouTube channel, with all the successful items one would need, well I guess you don't need these items to be successful but for quality it helps to have appropriate lighting, a good camera that shoots 4K HD video and we can't forget the background relating to who you are as a person, and trust me I tried to have a burning tree behind me but I ended up going to jail for a night for endangerment and being reckless, imagine that..
That going to jail and burning tree was obviously a joke, but I am sure, uh, hopeful that you all got that it was meant to be a joke! Moving on from that! Happy Friday everyone! so I was sent something that I was actually pretty interested in trying and have been for a while now but its one of those items that you think about or see and want to try but once it fades out of your mind, you forget, until you see it again and wonder why you forget in the first place! I assume you read that I'm talking about a DermRoller specifically the luxury and very, expensive Dermaroller and products within the brand, DermSpark, after reading the facts, doing my research and trying the product for three weeks, did it make the cut?
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I first want to start off with Dermaroller vs. other rollers because Dermaroller sells for almost $400.00 Canadian but it also comes with Hyaluronic Acid Ampules and we will get into the other products in a bit. I found myself doing a lot of research when I opened this box because I have no clue why I was sent this until I read it was sent to me in consideration of review so I had to see what made this roller better then say a $20.00 on off Amazon so I went ahead a bought one and found out there was a massive difference in the needles, one being in the separation of them, two being the sharpness, I have a litt le magnifier microscope that plus into my MacBook via USB – and I was kind of shocked at what I saw, the Dermaroller was smooth, there was not a lot of blood, and was ideal in the production of collagen. The Roller I got off Amazon looked horrible, there was a lot of blood and it just looked like I have scratches like an intense rug burn – I also saw that the needles on the Dermaroller were cut fine like a needle should be, and the Roller needles looked almost like staples. Also the way they handled was like night and day. So I do not recommend buying this online from Amazon if its something that you would like to try.
Did it work? Yes, it did. It was so amazing actually for tone, pigmentation, I have a very strong jaw line and smile lines and I wont lie I thought about getting filler and Restylane and I mean lately I was thinking about it a lot because its a not so permeate way to get the look I want – but I have no need for that now, I understand that you'd love to wake up to glowing skin every morning, you might want to learn more about Dermaroller. Dermaroller can help encourage your skin to create new collagen and elastin, helping your skin look plump, smooth, supple, and healthy. It rejuvenates by using tiny needles to puncture the top layer of your skin, which trigger collagen and elastin production.
➡ Stimulates the regeneration of skin cells through light puncturing of the skin
➡ Old skin cells are also removed
➡ Skin becomes more radiant, complexion becomes more refined, and blackheads, spots and enlarged pores can be reduced
➡ See brighter, fresher, younger-looking skin
With optimal needle count, the Home Care Roller by Dermaroller maximizes effectiveness, safety and comfort. Using the highest quality micro-needles from Germany, treatment with the Dermaroller is virtually painless. No lie. I also love that in addition to improving skin tone, Dermaroller can also reduce the appearance of scars, pore size, lines and insecurities. It can be combined with other treatments, such as Tarte Knock Out which is an acid treatment to resurface the skin, it's a ten percent acid complex which can be kind of strong for some skin types, and let me tell you, it burns on it's own but, oh god, after the Dermaroller it stings a bee, but my skin hasn't looked this good in a very, very long time!
SIDE NOTE ➡ Dermaroller might not be right for you if you currently have active acne. The Dermaroller can easily spread bacteria over the skin, potentially causing breakouts, or making them a lot worse.
I was also sent Hyaluronic Acid Ampules which are incredible and these are the exact same vials as the plastic surgeons office, I thought that was pretty cool. They are perfectly formulated to deeply hydrate and support the natural moisture of the skin it also will bind with waters that fill spaces between collagen fibres, keeping them resilient and elastic.
➡ The box comes with 30 ampules that contain 1.5ml each, for a total of 45 ml.
So I guess this would be the end, I hope that you guys like the longer more detail reviews in The Cut, I really want to see if the product(s) make The Cut – and yes DERMSPARK DERMAROLLER made The Cut! The last thing I would like to say is make sure if you're not buying a Dermaroller due to the price point, please do your research because more get 1.5mm needles and that will destroy your skin from first go : it is recommended that for the first three months you use only 0.5mm needles and if, and only if you start to feel it isn't working out as well you can then go up a size.
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Discrimination is the act of, making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person belongs. In many companies employees get treated differently by their employers because of their race, gender and age among other issues. This unequal treatment is called job discrimination. a good example is when employee is treated unfairly because he or she has a family to care for .This kind of employees are known as care givers. Employees do not have to undergo discrimination as there are laws that exist that are meant protect them. Courts have played a very important part in implementing most of this law. Employers on the other hand should not take advantage over their employees but should respect and treat all equally.
The lock woods case is a very good example of discrimination. This case involves a mother of two Dena Lockwood aged 39. She had been working since she was 18 years old, but in her previous employments she was not discriminated against because of her responsibilities as a mother. In 2004 she changed jobs and took a job as a saleswoman at Professional Neurological Services Ltd. At this company she was treated differently just for being as a parent. She was ignored during sales meetings and was greatly underpaid getting $25,000 which was nearly half of what her fellow employees who were single were being paid that is $45000 .After negotiating for equal pay her commission was lowered from ten percent to five percent. She was tricked in her contract that her salary commission would be increased if she hit a target of $300,000 in her sells, and after she did so, this target was raised. Her vacation time was only five days a year yet she was a mother. She was not allowed to have time off as freely as the other employees. When she had to take a day off to take her four year old daughter to hospital she was fired immediately without any reasonable explanation. This was not the same case as with the other employees because one was even allowed a day of to repair her home. After being fired she filed a complaint against the company at the Chicago Commission on Human Relations which she won and was there after compensated. (Sachdev, 2006)
This case was of great importance especially to other employees who were facing discrimination at their work places because they are caregivers. This case enabled many such cases to come to light.it also made employers to come up with better policies offering flexible working arrangements to caregivers. Some employment laws were also changed such as the family responsibilities discrimination. This led to reduction in such cases over time due to the implementation of such laws by the courts.
There are a number of existing federal laws barring job discrimination based on gender, pregnancy or disability that offer protection to many caregivers. There are two major gender related laws one is the Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA), which protects men and women who perform substantially equal work in the same establishment from sex-based wage discrimination. While the other is the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. This law ensures that care givers are paid as equally as their co workers and those they are not discriminated against because they are parents or in cases of pregnancy. In the case of disabilities there are also two major laws one of which is the Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (ADA), which prohibit employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the private sector, and in state and local governments. Another is contained in Sections 501 and 505 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who work in the federal government. This law ensures that caregivers are given equal employment opportunities even though they have family responsibilities so long as they have the necessary qualifications for these jobs. A more important law is the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which, among other things, provides monetary damages in cases of intentional employment discrimination. This law ensures that if the caregivers are in any way intentionally discriminated at work against they are liable to monetary compensation just like in the Lockwood's case. (Axel-Lute, 2010)
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Over time Courts have increasingly become more family-friendly in their court case decisions. This is shown by the fact that "From 1996 to 2005, there were 481 cases alleging family responsibilities discrimination filed in U.S. courts, up from 97 brought during the previous decade" (Sachdev, 2006).This was caused by the fact that many employees were facing discrimination on their work places. Many employees have families that they care for. From the Lockwood's case we get to learn that at times this is sufficient reason for discrimination among some employers such as Professional Neurological Services Ltd. This has made the courts when dealing with employee-employer disputes to consider the employees' family and the consequence the decisions they make will have on this families. The courts ensure that in such cases the employees are well compensated as a lesson to other employers.
There are a number of actions that an employer has to take in order to ensure that family responsibilities discrimination doesn't take place at the work place. This is so especially on issues such as a fair work place and the promotion process. The employer should make sure that in the work place there is equality. This can be done by making rules and polices guiding the way employees should interact and also State penalties for failing to comply. He also needs to avoid holding company meetings in places that make any of the employees uncomfortable. He should ensure that employees are able to take time off voluntarily but not forced. He should also create a method for getting complains and suggestions through suggestions boxes or monthly meetings to address any discrimination. As for the promotion process the employer should promote justly. The promotion should be centered on merit but not on age or any other factors. He should give tests to the prospective candidates that are directly related to their jobs performances. The employer should also encourage the employees to further their studies in order to be eligible for future promotions. (Acevedo, 2010)
A good example of such an employer is Umpqua Bank which is a financial institution. Which promotes, career advancement for the employees by providing courses that help sharpen their skills and knowledge. This bank also allows the associates to meet at the town hall and voice their opinions and share ideas thereby keeping the lines of communication open.
As the society keeps changing it gets better and better. Over time the laws protecting employees have been developed and amended in order to prevent any form of discrimination from their employers. Consequently employers have improved the working terms and conditions for their employees Making them more comfortable and flexible. Employees with families are given equal treatment to employers without families. Even courts make their decisions with families in mind. Ensuring every individual enjoys humane working conditions.
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- If Ron Washington speaks and no one listens, does he make a sound?
Rangers manager Ron Washington didn't appear to be totally on board with the concept of making Neftali Feliz a starter; now that Feliz has expressed a desire to start and the Rangers higher-ups, GM Jon Daniels, et al. want him to start, Washington is now saying that he wants an experienced closer to replace Feliz if the young righty does indeed move to the starting rotation.
You can read details of this here on MLBTradeRumors.
Washington wants an established closer?
No disrespect to Washington, but he's not exactly a strong voice in the Rangers hierarchy. In fact, I question whether they listen to him at all.
Washington's main attributes are his ability to survive and that the players like him and play hard for him. Apart from that, he doesn't contribute anything strategically to the Rangers' wins or losses; if anything, his pitching changes harm the team's chances for winning a particular game and he's always on the verge of doing something stupid.
He's not a good field manager, but the Rangers have won with him and he's overcome the failed drug test in 2009 to keep his job and was rewarded with a pennant and contract extension.
It's not a remote experience for teams to win without a strong manager; the Rangers could conceivably have won with a mannequin modeling a uniform placed in the corner of the dugout; the Diamondbacks under Bob Brenly won the World Series in 2001 and won 98 games in 2002—Brenly was the equivalent of a laid off crash test dummy, but he knew enough to let the players play and stay out of the way.
Do you think the Rangers are going to start looking for a relief pitcher now before seeing what they have in Alexi Ogando or another pitcher who could handle the role?
Washington's desires are politely heard…and ignored. He has no say in what's going on with the Rangers. It's not nice to hear or say, but it's true.
On another note regarding the Rangers search for a closer, why didn't they keep Rich Harden and try him as the closer if they intended to shift Feliz to the rotation? Harden should be a closer anyway; he strikes people out and can't stay healthy as a starter. He can't be more injury-prone as a reliever than he is as a starter and maybe knowing he only has to go for one inning or so would benefit him physically.
There's talk that Mets manager Terry Collins wants to name journeyman Luis Hernandez as his opening day second baseman and release Luis Castillo immediately.
I have no problem with releasing Castillo; in fact, I'm wondering why the Mets don't do it now to give Castillo a better shot of hooking on with someone else. There's no need to drag it out and be vindictive if the end result is known and unchangeable.
With Hernandez, he's emerging as the lesser of evils—at least in the eyes of the manager.
Rule 5 pickup Brad Emaus is hitting .200; Daniel Murphy is hitting well, but his defense must not be up to snuff if he's behind Hernandez; Jordany Valdespin was killing the ball and got sent down; Ruben Tejada would be my choice but it sounds as if he's going to be playing shortstop in Triple A to prepare to possibly take over for Jose Reyes.
The reality of Hernandez is that he's going to be 27; is a slightly above-average defender at second; doesn't steal bases; and has been an okay hitter in the minors; in 290 career plate appearances in the majors, he's a .245 hitter with a .286 OBP and a .298 slugging percentage.
Collins is walking a fine line with the Mets in his first spring. On the one hand, if Hernandez is the player he feels has earned the job, then he has to go with his gut; on the other hand, the player has shown little upside in comparison to the others.
In another tightrope situation, Collins is trying to maintain credibility with the players when it comes to Oliver Perez. Perez was told that he'd get a few starts; if that didn't work, he'd receive a fair look as a lefty specialist.
On WFAN recently (I can't remember who it was who said it), but Collins was paraphrased as saying he told Perez he'd give him an opportunity in a variety of roles and if he's going to maintain credibility with the rest of the clubhouse, he has to hold to his word.
As much as Perez is reviled in the Mets clubhouse, he's still one of the players; for Collins to bow to expediency, give way to inside and outside pressures and dump Perez before living up to his promise, it would do more harm than good with the other players.
He's making the best of the circumstances and I understand where he's coming from, but I can't see this movement to name Hernandez the everyday second baseman working. Considering the circumstances surrounding the Mets, that too might do more harm than good.
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Taslima Nasreen: Gendercide is War on Women
April 27, 2012
The Feminist movement is not very strong here…
A recent survey has found India is the fourth most dangerous place for women;
and it is the deadliest place for a girl child.
This is shocking!!
Female foeticide, female infanticide, sex trafficking, sexual slavery, domestic violence, dowry murder, bride burning are incidents of violence against girls and women that are all increasing.
It's actually a war against women!!
Taslima Nasreen is a globally acclaimed feminist author and humanitarian, and former physician from Bangladesh who has been in exile since 1994 for her outspoken views on Islam and its impact on women's rights. Her website is taslima.com She blogs at No Country For Women.
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They are aborting the wrong sex in India where there is a male surplus.
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Worked with several Grammy nominated artists- Prince on his 3121 album and also with Justin Timberlake on his Future Sex/Love Sounds album. Founded her own production and engineering firm, Black Fox Entertainment, in 2004. She has also done recordings for artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Eric Benet, and Ledisi.
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80% Of Dogs Will Die From It!
Stop This Scene Before It Happens!
Imagine getting up in the morning to take your loving dog for a morning walk and finding your dog throwing up, having violent attacks of diarrhea, not eating, and literally wasting away right before your very eyes.
"But how could this be? ", you may ask. "Last night my sweet loving dog was doing fine and now… is my dog poisoned, what could possibly be wrong? Oh my, this throwing up is out of control, the diarrhea won't stop!"
This could be the scene that you encounter if heaven forbid your dog contracted what is perhaps the most devastating virus a dog can contract. Canine Parvovirus can be extremely devastating to a dog, especially if the dog is attacked by the new 2c strain of Parvo, also known as the F-Strain.
The F-Strain is a much more aggressive variant of the Parvovirus. According to veterinarians the symptoms of Parvo appear in a matter of hours, not days, and if you do not rush and treat your dog it can die in as little as six hours!
How Does Canine Parvovirus Attacks Your Dog?
Parvo is a viral disease that once contracted it attacks the lining of the intestinal tract, bone marrow and immune system of dogs. Because it attacks the intestinal track it can cause vomiting (especially yellow, frothy vomit), a foul-smelling and bloody diarrhea, lethargy, depression, severe dehydration, a very high fever/chill and sudden death.
Apart from the acceleration in the rate of symptoms appearing, the best clue you have that your dog has the 2c strain instead of one of the older, more standard strains, is if he has bloody diarrhea within the first two to three hours.
Can Parvo Be Prevented?
Now, as with any other virus that could affect your dog, the best solution to keeping this scary virus from harming your sweet dog is to make sure your dog is vaccinated against this deadly virus. However you must make sure that the vaccine does in fact cover the latest 2c strain instead of just the older strains. So make sure you ask your veterinarian which strain the vaccine they will administer will protect your dog from.
As far as I have been told, "only Intervet manufactured vaccines that had been 100% challenge-tested against the 2c strain, but we've now had customers whose dogs had been vaccinated using their products, and yet still developed Parvo." (Parvo Buster)
So even though you might have done the responsible thing and taken your dog to the veterinarian to get vaccinated, your dog may still be infected by the Parvo virus. Remember, viruses are very hard to control.
What To Do If Your Dog Contracts Parvo?
"If you take your dog to the vet, it will typically cost from $500 to over $12,000 per dog, and your vet will probably only give your dog a 25% to 85% chance of survival, with 50:50 odds being the most common." (Parvo Buster)
The only other option that you have is to get a product called Parvaid. Essentially, Parvaid is an organic chemical-free solution that helps relief the symptoms of the Parvo virus. In addition to relieving the diarrhea, gas,vomiting and nausea, Parvaid will stimulate the dog's appetite.
As an organic chemical-free solution, Parvaid will not further exasperate the dogs already weakened intestine and immune system by adding harmful chemicals that often have catastrophic side effects. Note that Parvaid is not meant for taking the place of vaccinations, but rather it is the last line of defense for a dog that has already contracted the Parvo virus. Parvaid is essentially your dogs last chance for survival considering that 80% of Dogs Will Die From It if not treated immediately.
Some of the hot spots in the US are: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, KS, MS, NC, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX and WI; however, many other states and some countries such as Australia, Canada, England and others are experiencing a marked increase in the number of Canine Parvovirus cases – most likely due to this new strain.
Dog Training:Is It Good For Your Dog?
What If Your Dog Was Well Trained?
Imagine having a well trained dog that could make you proud every time your friends and family come over. You can show people how your dog sits, lays down, shakes, rolls over and whatever else you can manage to teach your dog. After all, dogs are very intelligent and can learn just about anything. I tell you, you could really keep your company entertained with your dog if your train him right!
I know a guy who trained his dog so that he could put a treat on the tip of his dogs nose and have the dog balance it there. The dog would keep the treat there until he told her to eat it, at which point the dog would flip it slightly into the air, and then she would eat the treat. That was an awesome trick. How did he do that?
Is Training Your Dog Beneficial To Your Dog?
I know, some of you dog lovers out there do not appreciate the fact that making a dog hold a treat without eating it is kind of cruel. After all, dogs love treats, and to keep them from eating them for any length of time has to be stressful.
Also, some of you may argue that training a dog so that we can show off to friends and family is really exploiting the poor dog. Perhaps you feel that dogs should be left alone, to do whatever they please, since they are animals and animals are meant to live by instinct. But really, is your argument for not training your dog really valid?
A Trained Dog Is A Happy And Safe Dog
I think that training a dog is always good, so long as your intent is not to exploit the dog. But having your dog show off their stuff to friends and family is not exploitation. In the case of the dog that holds the treat on her nose, she is rewarded by being able to eat her treat. So she knows there is a reward after doing what her master tells her. Not only that, she is exercising self control, something that a well behaved dog needs.
Besides, dogs actually enjoy getting all the attention and praise from their owners, and from those who are looking at them as they show off. Attention and praise are actually a reward in itself, so training your dog is a win-win situation for your dog.
If you ask dog training experts like the Dog Whisperer and Andrew Chastney, dogs love to please their masters. Not only that, by training your dog you give him or her the ability to adapt to situations that might other wise be stressful to them.
One common thing dog training experts teach their dogs is the command sit. Which incidentally, there are five different ways to teach your dog how to sit. Any how, the command sit can be used to keep your dog safe if he ever wonders off into the street. Here is what I mean.
After you teach your dog the basic sit command, take him or her for a walk. As you are walking your dog with a leash (remember safety first), pay attention to cars passing by. Whenever you see a car approaching give your dog the command to sit. This will teach your dog to sit every time he or she sees a car, so that if your dog was to wonder into the street, chances are they will sit when a car passes by instead of running into the car or chasing after it. This you will agree, is a life saving command.
Where Can You Find Help To Train Your Dog?
There are several resources out there to help you train your dog. One that comes to mind is Basic Dog Obedience. This easy but professional dog training system will teach you the ins and outs for training your dog.
What I like about this particular dog training program is that it gives you different approaches to training your dog. This can come in handy since not all dogs behave alike. So rather than wasting your time teaching your dog in a way that does not work , you can try a different approach.
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The Pets Emporium Online Store is not your typical pets store, in fact, when you first visit it, it looks as if you arrived at a personal pet site. The reason for that is that Pets Emporium was started by a dog lover who is more interested on f helping dog owners like yourself get quality pet supplies at a great price!
Rather than overwhelming you with a billion dog products, Pets Emporium introduces its dog products one at a time. In that way, the management at Pets Emporium can spend enough time researching the product in order to get you the best possible price.
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Hi friends! I haven't been the best at regularly scheduled blog posts since revamping my website, but hope to get that on track soon. I've been trying to write a blog post for a while now, and each time I start, I get lost for words. So I thought I would talk about something that I love and helps with my mental heath. Reading.
If you know me personally or follow me on Instagram, then you know that I read. A LOT! I have already surpassed of my 50 Book Pledge of reading 50 books this year, by reading over 60 books so far. You're probably thinking, that's a lot of reading, and it probably is by some people's standards. But I don't read just full length novels. I have read everything from middle grade and graphic novels to six to 800 page Stephen King books! I won't list every book I've read so far this year, (you can check them out on Goodreads or here) but here are some of my favourites in no particular order up to the halfway point of the year.
The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline and published by Dancing Cat Books (Cormorant Books). Humanity has nearly destroyed its world through global warming, but now an even greater evil lurks. The indigenous people of North America are being hunted and harvested for their bone marrow, which carries the key to recovering something the rest of the population has lost: the ability to dream. In this dark world, Frenchie and his companions struggle to survive as they make their way up north to the old lands. For now, survival means staying hidden – but what they don't know is that one of them holds the secret to defeating the marrow thieves. I just loved this story and it's characters and the beautiful writing.
The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw and published by Simon Pulse. I requested an eARC of this book from NetGalley in return for an honest review and loved it so much that I immediately purchased a hardcover edition when it came out. I plan on rereading it in the Fall. The first few sentences in the description of this story immediately drew me in. This was all I needed to know to request a copy of this book. A town that is cursed. Witches returning every summer for the past 2oo years to exact their revenge. A mysterious island with a lighthouse. All the connections between them are what made this story so haunting and drew me in and kept in the town of Sparrow and on the island of Lumiere until the very end. I found this story to be both dark and magical. (Picture in previous blog post here.)
I'll Be Gone In The Dark by Michelle McNamara and published by Harper. I never read true crime because it's, well, true crime! The real stories of all those scary, bad people. But something drew me to this book and I devoured it. What can I say except that Michelle breathed new life into the cold case, of who she called The Golden State Killer, with her brilliant writing. It's no spoiler that unfortunately she didn't get to finish this book or catch the killer because she passed away suddenly in 2016. But hopefully this book will bring about a renewed interest in this case, and maybe many other cold cases. (Update: Coincidentally, a few months after this book was published, the alleged Golden State Killer was arrested.) "I'll Be Gone in the Dark —the masterpiece McNamara was writing at the time of her sudden death—offers an atmospheric snapshot of a moment in American history and a chilling account of a criminal mastermind and the wreckage he left behind. It is also a portrait of a woman's obsession and her unflagging pursuit of the truth. Utterly original and compelling, it has been hailed as a modern true crime classic—one which fulfilled Michelle's dream: helping unmask the Golden State Killer."
Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh and published by Berkley. The police think it was suicide. She thinks it was murder. They're both wrong! It was a plot twist in a plot with, with a side of plot twist. This was my first Clare Mackintosh book and it won't be my last. I have two more of her books sitting on my shelf. Just when I thought I had this book figured out….BLAM!! Well played Clare Mackintosh. Well… Played…
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig and published by HarperAvenue. "The First Rule Is Don't Fall In Love." If only it were that easy. A beautiful story of love, loss and living whether you live only 80 years or over 400 (like the main character Tom Hazard).
Unlike the real world, with books you can control what information you take in. You can read something funny or sad or mysterious or real life. You get to choose. Do you read? Have you read any of the books above? If so, let me know what you thought. Until next time, I hope you enjoy the view from where I am…


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What can we say. We promised you to stay off the D topic for a while but there's been so much buzz around the man that we just had to surrender. Here's a great tribute to the D'Angelo live experience from Sam Champ brought to you as a free download courtesy of Okayplayer.
"We asked super-thorough DJ/producer and Soulquarian obsessive Sam Champ (you may remember the tough remix of "Left & Right" from his remix LP) to cut together this official OKP D'Angelo Live mix for us. Most of these amazing live renditions of classic D'Angelo material have surfaced online in one form or the other before but Sam Champ has skillfully compiled them into one seamless blend to create the ultimate OKP fantasy concert for those of us not blessed enough to have been born Scandinavian. So without further ado, please find below one hour and twelve minutes (and some seconds) of streamable D'Angelo, recorded live on various stages across the world"
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Welcome to my blog. I have always wanted to start a blog, but I never got the chance so I guess here it is! I will be posting reviews, hauls, and other beauty related things. I'll also be sharing some of my favorite music and share pictures of places I've been! This is mainly a beauty blog, but as you can see I'll be posted some random fun things like I just mentioned. Feel free to leave requests in the comments below! Also, check out my disclaimers.
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Thanksgiving Is Difficult, But I Am Thankful
America is a deeply confusing place, peopled with a culture that's literally built on top of an Indian graveyard. And here we are. And here we must be, because what else are we to do? I am so very thankful for all I have, and I must also maintain a healthy skepticism of the systems and structures and history that allow me to have it. [...continue...]


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Duterte signs Paris pact on climate change
Philippines' Duterte signs Paris pact on climate change
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change restricting greenhouse gas emissions, putting the deal one step closer to ratification in the country, a senator said on Wednesday. The agreement, which came into force on November 4, aims to transform the world's fossil-fuel-driven economy within decades and slow the pace of a global temperature increase to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius. Manila has committed to reduce its emissions by 70 percent by 2030, but it will need technical and financial support to achieve it. The firebrand leader had threatened he would not honor the agreement since he believed it would hurt the country's efforts to industrialize. In November he relented, citing a "cabinet decision" to support the deal.
German FM Gabriel expresses doubts on NATO defense spending target
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel told reporters in Estonia on Wednesday that NATO had not agreed on every nation in the alliance having to meet a rigid target of spending 2 percent of its GDP on defense. "I have a concern that politicians make public promises that they can't fulfill later on," Gabriel said. He said that NATO had merely agreed that member nations would make efforts to reach the 2 percent target. "There is no apodictic 2 percent goal but rather… we should be moving in that direction," he said. Germany now spends 1.2 percent of GDP on defense. The issue has become a source of tension between Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats and Gabriel's Social Democrats, junior partners in the ruling coalition government. Merkel has said Germany needed to fulfill its commitment to boost defense spending to meet NATO's target of 2 percent.media reports
Austria's foreign minister suggests halving number of EU commissioners
Austria's Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz has suggested efficiency measures for the EU including cutting the number of commissioners to 14 and abolishing two existing rules for each new rule it adopted, local media reported on Wednesday. Kurz told Austrian media that commissioners should be appointed according to a rota system among the member states, reports confirmed by a foreign ministry spokesman, rather than every member state providing its own commissioner. He also wants to strengthen the bloc's common foreign and security policy and support so-called EU battle groups in securing external border controls. "The EU is too weak at major issues and too dominant in minor segments," Kurz said.Media reports
India to compete in the Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy at Doha
New Delhi, 1st March, 2017: The Indian men's Rugby team will compete in the Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy 2017 to be held at Aspire Rugby Field, Doha, Qatar from Friday 3rd March & Saturday 4th March, 2017. The team will participate under the aegis of the Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU), the governing body for the sport of Rugby in India and is supported by Societe Generale, the financial partner of Rugby India
A total of 11 countries from across Asia including Singapore, Pakistan, Jordan, Philippines, Nepal, UAE, India, Thailand, Iran, Bangladesh and the host Qatar will vie for top honours in the Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy 2017. The winner of this men's tournament in Doha will win a place for their union to participate in the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, which will feature three legs and will be played between 1stSeptember to 14th October, 2017.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Mahesh Mathai, Secretary General, Rugby India said, "Recently the Indian Women's Rugby team shined at the Asia Women's rugby Sevens trophy held at Laos and brought home a silver. We are thankful to the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi for acknowledging and applauding this effort of the women's team in 'Man ki Baat', DD and Akashvani that aired across the country. We are confident that the Men's team also will deliver fabulous performance to bring home accolades and make us proud yet again".
"Our Financial partner Societe Generale is also contributing immensely to our efforts of developing the sport across all age groups. Such support and recognition gives all passionate players some much needed encouragement and push," he added.
The players shortlisted to join the Indian National Training Camp were selected during the Federation Cup Rugby Sevens Championship 2016 held on 28th and 29thJanuary 2017 at the Biju Patnaik Sports Complex, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. Post the Federation Cup, the Men's Team training & selection camp was held at Sport Complex in Pooth Kalan, Delhi from 13th February to 1st March 2017.
The following 12 players and 4 officials are selected from across India to represent the nation at Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy 2017, Doha, Qatar.
(1) Gautam Dagar (Captain), (2) Nitin Dagar, (3) Deepak Punia, (4) Rakesh Lochab (5) Deepak Dagar (from Delhi) (6) Vikas Khatri, (7) Prince Khatri, (8) Mohit Khatri, (9) Neeraj Khatri (From Haryana), (10) Akash Balmiki (from West Bengal), (11) Chhitaranjan Murmu( from Odisha) and (12) Samser Singh( from Maharashtra ). Officials – Mr. Sendil Kumar (Coach), Mr. Subhash Kumar Solanki (Assistant Coach), Mr. Wahid Pathan (Physio) and Mr. Manas Kumar Jena (Team Manager)
Fillon summoned by Magistrates
by Mrench conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon has been summoned by the magistrates investigating the case involving payments of taxpayers money to his wife, the Journal du Dimanche newspaper reported. The newspaper said the request by the magistrates, appointed last week to look at allegations she did little work for the money, was behind Fillon's announcement earlier on Wednesday that he was postponing a scheduled visit to the Paris farm fair
Indian economy is expanding at a fast pace: OECD
Indian economy is expanding at a fast pace: OECD Economic Survey of India 2017
According to a new report from the OECD, the Indian economy is expanding at a fast pace, boosting living standards and reducing poverty nationwide. Further reforms are now necessary to maintain strong growth and ensure that all Indians benefit from it.
The Survey, launched in New Delhi by OECD Secretary-General Mr. Angel Gurria and Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das, hails India's recent growth rate of more than 7% annually as the strongest among G-20 countries. It identifies priority areas for future action, including continuing plans to maintain macroeconomic stability and further reduce poverty, additional comprehensive tax reforms and new efforts to boost productivity and reduce disparities between India's various regions.
Key findings :-
· The latest OECD Economic Survey of India 2017 finds that the acceleration of structural reforms and the move toward a rule-based macroeconomic policy framework are sustaining the country's longstanding rapid economic expansion.
· The implementation of the landmark GST reform will contribute to making India a more integrated market. By reducing tax cascading, it will boost competitiveness, investment and job creation. The GST reform – designed to be initially revenue-neutral – should be complemented by a form of income and property taxes, the Survey said.
· There is a need to make income and property taxes more growth-friendly and redistributive. A comprehensive tax reform could help raise revenue to finance much-needed social and physical infrastructure, promote corporate investment, enable more effective redistribution and strengthen the ability of states and municipalities to better respond to local needs, according to the Survey.
· The OECD points out that achieving strong and balanced regional development will also be key to promoting inclusive growth. Inequality in income and in access to core public services between states and between rural and urban areas is currently large across India, while rural poverty is pervasive. Continuing efforts to improve universal access to core public services is essential.
· Recent changes in India's federalism model have given states more freedom and incentives to modernize regulations and tailor public policies to local circumstances. Ranking states on the ease of doing business is opening a new era of structural reforms at the state level and will help unleash India's growth potential. Further benchmarking among states and strengthening the sharing of best practices, particularly labor regulations and land laws could add to the reform momentum.
· Raising living standard in poorer states will require increasing productivity in the agricultural sector. With employment expected to gradually shift away from the agricultural sector, urbanization will gather pace. Thus, better urban infrastructure will be needed to fully exploit cities' potential for job creation, productivity gains and improving the quality of life.SPSharma.


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