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Yesterday, Kenneth Howard Lee celebrated his 58th birthday. Or perhaps he didn't celebrate it at all; police reports tend to be silent on things like that. What we do know is that around 2 a.m. today, shortly after his special day was over, Lee was pepper-sprayed and then taken to jail, with a Dallas police officer alleging that the man had "intentionally caused" the officer "to come into contact with [Lee's] saliva."
According to the incident report, a Dallas police officer trainee named Robert Lyons told a fellow officer that he'd been driving his squad car when Lee "repeatedly spit" on him.
It's not clear if Lee was in the car at the time, being arrested for something else, or if this was more of a drive-by loogie situation. A police spokesperson couldn't help us clarify the issue, and no other charges appear on the arrest report. Officer Thomas reported that just after the alleged hocking occurred, she observed Lyons rapidly pull over and remove Lee from the vehicle, who was "violently thrashing about and resisting." Thomas writes that Lyons then delivered a one-second burst of pepper spray in Lee's face to bring him under control.
Thomas adds that post-spraying, Lyons immediately called Dallas Fire and Rescue to treat Lee. The man was treated at the scene and taken to Lew Sterrett "without further incident," where he posed for the mournful-looking, orange-tinted mugshot you see above.
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Barcelona are reportedly preparing to launch a bid to bring Arsenal centre back Thomas Vermaelen to Spain.
Although the defender has attracted significant interest from Manchester United over the past few weeks, culminating in an apparent £11 million bid, The Metro is now reporting that Barcelona are ready to pounce with their own transfer offer.
Arsenal are prepared to allow the Belgian to leave this transfer window but are not prepared to sell him on the cheap. A bidding war between Manchester United and Barcelona would certainly help them to get the best possible price for the player.
The Metro alleges that the Catalan club are willing to spend up to £15 million to acquire his services.
Barcelona are ready to hijack Manchester United's deal for Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen by beating their offer.
Vermaelen has been heavily linked to Manchester United over the summer. His first team opportunities at Arsenal have been limited over the last season thanks to the solid defensive partnership of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.
With the player determined to fight his way back into the Belgium squad, and play regular first team football, he is likely to move on from The Emirates. While Louis van Gaal is reportedly very interested in taking him to Old Trafford, a potential move to Barcelona may well tempt the defender to follow his old team mate Alex Song to Spain.
Barcelona are in need of a centre back. Club legend Carlos Puyol retired from football at the end of the last season, leaving the club with just Gerard Piqué as an established centre back. Throughout the previous season the Catalan side often relied on Javier Mascherano and Alex song to fill in at centre back.
The club have already brought in Valencia defender Jeremy Mathieu. The defender can play at both left back and centre half, though new manager Luis Enrique may want to bring in extra cover so that the squad will not have to rely on midfielders in case of injury or suspension.
Let's see Vermaelen at his best. Barcelona fans: technically good enough for the club?
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if barcelona could sign vermalen,i will prefer that because there will know injury puzzle at our central bk.up barca
It will be a good signing
another old man.
Vermalen to barca will b great cus we need centre back this season.thanks to our new coach he is doin the right thing


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Hello there. Long time no see. That's what having no internet where I live and being rather apathetic about film does to me. But, now both situations have been rectified, and I am happy to say I'm back! How happy that makes you is a different matter. Anyway. I was studying my sidebar (as you do) and noticed a strange thing: almost every grade I've given out recently, with the exception of yet another viewing of David Lean's Brief Encounter- which, despite seeming hilarious when I think about it (oh, those children; no, dear, there aren't any pantomimes in June), is really rather affecting when you experience it, and there's no doubting it's stylistically masterful- was either a B-, a B, or a B+. Of course, this doesn't really mean anything, except that I've managed to avoid watching crap recently, but it makes a nice segway into some short little reviews to get this blog rolling again.
Michael Clayton (Gilroy, 2007): Highly polished, adult and compulsive, Michael Clayton seems better than it is while you're watching it; reflection points out the cracks, and time makes you wonder what the film actually does at all. Excellent performances from George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson and particularly a panicked Tilda Swinton (kudos for casting her in a major Hollywood flick) are really the only things that mark the film out in my memory; the plot, complex and rabbity as it was, seems largely ineffectual, and the ending is either unnervingly fitting or a damb squid. B-
A Mighty Heart (Winterbottom, 2007): A Mighty Heart perhaps had the exact opposite effect to Michael Clayton; on reflection, it seems more cleverly constructed, more powerful, than it did while I was watching it. Seeing Angelina Jolie- by the way superbly believable and quietly powerful throughout- as Mariane Pearl, literally screaming her guts out when she discovers her husband's fate, is of course galling, but all the crafty little narrative threads and quiet moments last too; and ultimately this is a low-key but important, and finally hopeful, piece of superb work. B+
It's A Free World (Loach, 2007): Loach's film, made for the UK's Channel 4, is as timely and shattering as ever; the subject of immigration is particularly hot here right now, and Loach, along with screenwriter Paul Laverty, play this very coolly: central character Angie (newcomer Kierston Wareing in a superb performance) is both the villain and the heroine. The trouble is, the construction of the plot around her is rather familiar: she needs to do what she does because she was fired and needs to support her son, who lives with his grandparents- and so her sympathetic side seems so lame and done that the entire film would fall in on itself without Wareing holding it up. Loach's sense of realism (most of the cast are non-actors) is ever present but he can't help but succumb to formuliac structures. B-
Rendition (Hood, 2007): I think it's easy to overlook this film's strong points in favour of damning it for the admittedly simplistic arguments it sometimes puts across. As I watched this, conscious beforehand of the criticisms the film had been attacked with, I tried to work it out: is this ever justified? How would you feel if this man really was guilty? Would the fact that he was mean the way this information is achieved any less horrific? To its credit, and yet also to its detriment, Rendition covers all bases- and, as that comment implies, this means Rendition can never win. Surely, if the film had squarely taken one side, it would have been catcalled for doing so; and yet, objective as it tries to remain, it cannot escape criticism for exactly that. Yes, the entire thing is almost cheapened by a last act, audience-pandering twist that really doesn't matter- but the film is well crafted enough, thought provoking enough, and powerful enough (Reese Witherspoon is particularly strong) that I would still recommend it. B-
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- J.D. said...
Yay! You're alive! And you liked A Mighty Heart! Yay!
- 5:53 pm, October 31, 2007
- Catherine said...
I loved A Mighty Heart and Michael Clayton. When I saw the previews, I was so excited about Rendition; it had some of my favourite actors and a worthy storyline that I could really sink my teeth into, but I ended up dissapointed. It was so damned impartial and fuzzy! Argh. I was hapy to see Reese on screen again, though. And Alan Arkin.
- 12:23 am, November 02, 2007
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Finally a quality security camera. Have you ever been in the situation that you need to monitor your home or office from a remote location.
- Can be used as a "Nanny Cam".
- You can adjust the device camera to take pictures every specific amount of time, for example you may want to take picture of the entrance of your home or office during your trip away from home (Range 1-15 mins).
-You can send the photos via email automatically. (optional)
-Flash effect, we developed an algorithm that will simulate the regular FLASH that normally you use.
-You can optionally SAVE the pictures in your device's photo app.
-You can optionally upload the photo to a server, we have a very nice interface so you can review all your pictures from the web. You will have a private URL.
- We provide free hosting for your pictures, as soon as you the 5MB space runs out, the system will start overwriting the pictures. All your pictures will remain private unless you share your private URL with someone else. You can always see them online.
* Tip: There is a dock for your device (used to come with the device) angled in such a way that makes it incredibly easy to perch your phone on a bookshelf .
Please make sure that you see our image previews, you will love this application. Its perfect for multiple uses.


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CrossFit 101 is a personal training workshop designed to introduce you to CrossFit South in a fun, safe, and controlled environment. Before signing up for CF101, you can try out CFS risk free by coming to one of our Sweatshop classes offered during the week. Before you come to any class, you need to sign up and fill out our digital waiver to secure a spot!
During CF101 you will:
- Be introduced to the CrossFit South community
- Learn the basic core-to-extremity movements that are the building blocks used in CrossFit to develop elite fitness
- Learn basic gymnastics and body-weight skills to increase core control and body-awareness
- Become acquainted with the Olympic lifts (cleans and snatches) that build power, speed, and strength
- Participate in a CrossFit workout tailored to your abilities while under the direct supervision of a coach
Our athletes are our top priority! The CrossFit 101 program is about introducing you to CrossFit in a fun, safe, and controlled environment that allows you to learn about the movements as well as the CrossFit methodology and our expectations of our athletes. Every athlete at CrossFit South was new to CrossFit at one point, so we know that a lot of this is new and can seem intimidating. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns because we're here to help.
CrossFit 101 is by appointment only. We need you to sign up at least 48 hours in advance, and if you cancel less than 24 hours before you appointment you will be charged an extra fee.
There are two ways to go through our CF101 program.
1) We offer a FREE 1-hour CF101 class during our open gym session on Sundays. To qualify for this, you need to have a valid CrossFit membership. Unless you have some background in CrossFit, you'll most likely need to come two Sundays in a row for us to cover everything. As noted above, you'll need to sign up by Friday to reserve your spot on this Sunday class. If you late cancel, you will be charged an extra fee.
2) If you cannot make it to our free offering on Sundays, you'll need to schedule a time that works for you with one of our coaches. This costs $50, and will cover up to two one-hour sessions with a coach. As noted above, you'll need to schedule an appointment at least 48 hours in advance and late cancellation fees apply if you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment.
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Happy 4th of July!
As we celebrate the founding of our country with picnics, parades, and fireworks, let's also give some thought to the future of our country, specifically the land we live on.
If you are moving, trying to declutter your home, or emptying a home after the owners have left, you have many decisions to make. If deciding on how to dispose of each and very item in the house is just too much, there is help out there. Here's a look at some companies that will lend a hand.
Junk removal companies ensure that, for a fee, what you don't want or can't use any longer is recycled, donated, or disposed of responsibly.
The list of items they pick up and dispose of includes clothing, linens, old furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, sports equipment, tires, construction debris, yard waste, and can also include garage, attic, and basement cleanup.
The following two nationwide junk removal companies have received great feedback on the job they do.
Since 1989, they have saved over 1.5 billion pounds of junk from being dumped in landfills. Their credo: We believe that together we can make a difference for future generations by focusing on responsible environmental practices today. We are committed to improving our environmental performance by measuring the amount of junk collected and reporting where it goes.
College Hunks Hauling Junk
"Hunks" stands for honest, uniformed, nice, knowledgeable, students. Their mission is to move the world, one community, one home, one family at a time. They will sort, load, haul, recycle, donate and dispose of every last item that needs to go.
To find local organizations that do the same or similar work, search online under 'junk removal services.' There are also free services for special items, such as scrap metal.
Keep America beautiful; recycle your waste.
≈Linda Hetzer is an editor and author of books on home design, crafts, and food, and coauthor of Moving On: A Practical Guide to Downsizing the Family Home.
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I would like to thank Don Allphin for today's guest post.
While visitors and new residents check out the great outdoor opportunities that await them in or very near Provo in the winter months, let's not forget one of the most historic professions-turned-pastimes our city has to offer. Fishing for personal use, for sport, and for profit has been a significant part of Provo's heritage for literally hundreds of years.
Provo is blessed with a strikingly beautiful river that splits the city from the Provo Canyon to Utah Lake. Native Americans chose its banks to make their camps, set their fish traps, and spend winters in its very hospitable climate. Spanish explorers described Utah Lake as "crystal clear and teaming with fish."
Later, the pioneers chose Provo among other reasons, for the water in the Provo River which they used for agriculture as well as industry. They took advantage of huge populations of cutthroat trout and suckers in both the river and in Utah Lake. Many families owed their very survival (when their crops failed) to the prolific fishery in the river and the lake.
Today, Provo still boasts an incredible fishing legacy. In the winter months much of the fishing slows down but there are still two specific fisheries that produce quality catches even when it's cold.
Provo River
The Provo River provides great fishing opportunities year-round. In the late fall and early winter, the brown trout remain active and can be caught on fly and spinning rigs from below the Deer Creek Dam to Utah Lake. (Please note that the Provo River between I-15 and the Center Street Bridge is closed to fishing during March, April, and part of May to protect the walleye spawn.)
Species Available:
- Rainbow trout
- Brown trout
- White bass
- Walleyes
Utah Lake
Even though Utah Lake is no longer the "crystal clear" lake it once was, it is still an incredible fishery and is the favorite Utah destination for literally thousands of anglers from all over the country. In the wintertime, fishing in Provo is limited to ice fishing in the State Park. The marina area is home to many species of fish that readily bite during winter months.
Species Available:
- White Bass
- Walleyes
- Blue Gills
- Sun Fish
- Largemouth Bass
- Catfish
Both fisheries produce quality fish throughout the winter months. Access to the Provo River is enhanced by using the trail system on its banks throughout the city and in the canyon. Stable water levels create great runs that hold good numbers of trout both browns and limited numbers of rainbows. Ice fishing on Utah Lake should be consistent until the ice melts, usually sometime in late February to early March. When the ice clears, the same species can be caught from the banks.
From its historic roots to present day, Provo has provided and still provides wonderful fishing opportunities very close to home. For more information about fishing in Provo visit the community page on provo.org or email me at email@example.com.


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Soneva Foot & Body Spa
Forum Bldg., Tomas Morato Ave., Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Metro Manila
- 13 Reviews
- 1 Recommend
- 12 Reviewers
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I've always loved Soneva right from their very start. If I'm not mistaken, they started way back 2003 or 2004. Until now, I keep coming back!!!
All their services are good, I tell you. They are not very expensive and yet you get to be pampered like you're paying for so much more.
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Relaxing and soothing massage experience :) I will definitely go back here soon :)
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This is my super duper favorite spa ever. I've been enjoying their services since they started 8-10yrs ago i think. They managed to preserve the privacy that I always look for whenever I go to a spa. All their body massages are amazing!! Receptionist/Therapists are very professional. It's not a "crowded" and "noisy" spa.
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swedish massage
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Foot reflex was good. But it's kinda bitin!
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Since I was disappointed with Mont Albo and I had a trial session at 360 Fitness (which killed me, btw) my body was aching and practically screaming for another massage. I decided that to go back to Soneva (used to go here almost every Sunday with my mum) even though it's more expensive than Mont Albo.
The good:
+ The Traditional Hilot, which focused more on relieving the knots (aka lamig) on my back, while giving ample attention to the rest of my body. I felt very light and relaxed right after. :) Hihi I think it's good for another week of stress.
The bad:
+ The curtain of my room was broken… So it was open the whole time… possibly exposing me to the whole world. Just kidding. I assume no one could see me cause we were at the fourth floor, but still…
+ I don't have qualms about being in a common room, but I shared it with someone who I think was having a laser treatment? Not sure.. But the machine they used was making sounds… and it was just a little bit disturbing. Not enough, though, to make me mad. The massage was making up for it.
+ The room dividers were not enough to block the noise made by other customers. Unfortunately for me, I had to endure half of my massage with 2 inconsiderate ladies talking like palengkeras. Ooops. But, really, when in a spa, I make an effort to keep quiet since I know people are there to relax. Sigh.
Overall, the massage was good, it was worth the extra hundreds I paid vs. my Mont Albo experience. I was just a bit unlucky with the room and my "companions", but I'll definitely come back and just keep my fingers crossed for more peace and quiet.
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The best massage I've had. :)
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I liked it.
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After a date lunch with my hubby we planned to have a quick massage somewhere near our place here in quezon city. Actually there's a lot of spa around qc but we're looking for more private and exclusive spa for couples like us ( choosy ) going back.... so we went inside to ask for the services that they offer. they were a little bit pricy yes it was pricy haha , every kind of massages they have but unlucky me they don't offer sauna ;( why!?? i loved that! anyway so here it goes being undecided the receptionist offers a package for couple it was 2500php that includes Body scrub, Body mask, and 1hr Whole Body Massage. ok! so we had this package for two, after like about 2 hours feeling like king and queen, we felt relaxed and feeling awesome... in short we'll definitely going back again! thumbs up!
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Had the hilot + body scrub combo again... Ah th much needed stress reliever after a very tiring month.
This is only the second time that I've been here and I love it. Staff and amenities are all nice and updated. Place smells like you've just stepped into a spa in Bali.
Soothing background music and the place is well maintained. I like the lighting, too!
Super plus because they have wifi located at the lobby area, it's good that they don't have it inside the treatment rooms so that you can really unplug from the stressful fringes of life.
But, this time I was a bit disappointed because when I went back from my shower after my body scrub, the aesthetician took a while to bring the banana leaves and to prep me for my hilot. But she made up for it by giving me a nice massage which I ended up dozing off....totally a first!
Thumbs up for this place, quality service at affordable prices. Owner of the place even talked to me and she was such a nice and humble woman.
And for 1200+ the package was worth it. You can also preorder coupon packages for future use.
Meanwhile, enjoy this photo of me waiting at the lobby, as promised, I would take a picture of my new hair! Goodbye jet black hair and hello brown-blonde ombre hair! Will take a better photo soon since the place has dim lighting. Ciao!
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Tried one of their packages. Body scrub, facial and jade massage. Relaxing and soothing.
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Had the body scrub and hilot package for 1200+ it was totally worth it. Staff was very friendly and accommodating! Will definitely come back!
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After-work indulgence
This is an ideal stop after an 8-hour work. Kasi, they have a warm shower that you can use. I frequent this spa for their back massage and foot reflexology. I love how their masseuse attends to the knots (lamig) on my shoulder area.Oh, there's an after-massage free drink.
On the other hand, I haven't seen their sauna open for the 5 times I have visited. Havent asked them though :) Also, there was a time when a certain masseuse gave me a mediocre massage. Pero, the others gave me an awesome back treatment. So, I think prior to visiting, it's best to request for a masseuse when making a reservation.
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If 2012 was the campaign of the super PAC, 2013 is shaping up to prove the maxim that there's an unceasing appetite for groups to spend money in politics. But there's one power player that's lying low in the off year: Karl Rove's American Crossroads. Even with the influx of outside cash, the granddaddy of all super PACs hasn't spent a dime on campaign activity this year.
At a time when growing numbers of GOP strategists believe that (very) early engagement against opponents is preferable to a last-minute blitz, Crossroads' passivity stands out. Crossroads hasn't spent any money to soften up Democratic senators in trouble next year. At this point in 2011, they spent early money to hit Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri and former Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska. There's no similar ad blitz being planned to soften up vulnerable Democrats in 2014.
Indeed, the group has held its fire since starting off the year on a controversial note. Soon after the 2012 elections, American Crossroads launched the Conservative Victory Project, a spinoff group designed to prevent weak candidates from emerging in big Senate races. It immediately drew harsh criticism from grassroots conservatives, and hasn't been heard from since February. Meanwhile, the party still faces the very real threat of a Todd Akin-like candidate emerging in ruby-red Georgia, and GOP recruiting in the traditional battleground states has lagged.
Meanwhile, the group drew fire from Republicans when it stayed out of this year's high-profile Massachusetts Senate race, declining to assist the party's Hispanic nominee whose campaign was badly outspent by Democratic outside groups. Based on its polling, Crossroads didn't think the race was winnable, and didn't want to start off the year with an expensive defeat. But it was also a leap to assume Gabriel Gomez couldn't win without giving him the resources to get his message out.
It's in stark contrast to the flurry of early political activity around them, where money from other outside groups is being spent with abandon. On the left, the League of Conservation Voters already dished out $2 million this summer against Republicans, hitting Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who's not even on the ballot until 2016, along with other vulnerable representatives. The Democratic House Majority super PAC spent big against South Carolina's Mark Sanford, while its Senate counterpart helped Edward Markey win the vacant seat in Massachusetts.
On the right, the Senate Conservatives Fund has been irritating Republican senators with a slew of radio ads urging them to defund Obamacare. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, facing a challenging reelection, even has his own super PAC attacking his opposition.
And independent New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is continuing to spend big bucks attacking gun-supporting politicos. Last month, he spent $350,000 to back two Democratic Colorado state senators, both of whom lost recalls this month for supporting gun-control legislation in their state.
Several factors are contributing to American Crossroads' lower profile this year. Donations to the super PAC are down in the off year. Through the first six months of 2013, it raised $1.86 million. During the same period in 2011, it raised $3.93 million. After Mitt Romney's defeat and losing 11 of 13 Senate races it spent money on in 2012, big donors are less willing to pony up.
The emergence of state- and race-based super PACs is also playing a role in diverting money and focus away from American Crossroads. Crossroads President Steven Law, a former McConnell chief of staff, is on the board of the Kentuckians for Strong Leadership super PAC, which has already been up with ads against McConnell's Democratic opponent Alison Lundergan Grimes. The Americans for Progressive Action super PAC emerged to help Gomez in the Massachusetts Senate special election, though it lacked the firepower of the opposition.
"Consultants are trying to be entrepreneurial, by design. They want advisers who have state-specific, candidate-specific expertise," said one Republican super PAC strategist.
America Rising, the GOP's opposition research and rapid response start-up, is also laying the groundwork for future attack ads, diminishing the need for early engagement. With resources devoted to research and tracking, they've been able to generate unfavorable news coverage for Democratic candidates at a lower cost than expensive TV buys. Republicans now view different groups filling different roles as a more efficient allocation of party resources than a one-size-fits-all super PAC.
"From our perspective, when we engage, we have a long-term sustained strategy we're pursuing rather than spending $80,000 in March of the off year. Early spending is important but it needs to be sustained as part of a longer-term strategy," said Crossroads' Law. "These short-term skirmishes are more designed for a brief impact, and to generate fundraising, and brand positioning. That's something we never have done much of."
So far this year, the group spent its time focused on policy over politics, launching small, six-figure publicity campaigns against Obamacare and persuading skeptical Republicans to support comprehensive immigration reform. That shift fell short, with immigration all but dead in Congress and Republicans divided on tactics on battling the president's unpopular health care law. Rove, the group's founder, has become deeply distrusted by some conservative activists, who view him as the face of the dreaded establishment.
American Crossroads sources said they haven't begun raising money in earnest for the new cycle; their fundraising efforts are ramping up this fall. Law said the group still expects to spend about $100 million on the 2014 midterms, around the same amount that went toward congressional races in the 2012 elections.
But even with an imposing budget, it's striking to see how much more competition the group now faces — with donors, within Republican ranks and in the wider super PAC world. In GOP circles, having a clear and coordinated message is now seen as more important than spending huge sums of money. Indeed, the Senate battleground landscape next year is filled with races in small states — Alaska, Arkansas, Louisiana, among them — where it doesn't take that much money to saturate the airwaves with negative ads. The bar for entry is much lower than in the past, inviting much more ideologically-driven competition.
Crossroads helped fashion the current campaign finance landscape, and the group will play a pivotal role in 2014, with control of the Senate up for grabs. But if Republicans fall short again, it could easily find itself displaced in a rapidly evolving and growing world of well-funded outside groups.


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Food Farmer Earth newsletter: Chef Kathryn Yeomans demonstrates how to can bread and butter pickles. We visit Sweet Creek Foods where they process pickles, jams, tomatoes, salsa and tuna. The Weekly Roundup, and more.
canning recipes
How to Can Pears (video)
A retired home economics instructor from OSU Extension Service shows how easy it is to can pears in this video demonstration.
Preserving Food And Friendship (video)
Two friends form a close bond through their mutual food preservation efforts.
Canning Pears, raw pack
In this recipe, there's nothing canned about this canning pears demonstration to extend the fresh fruit beyond the harvest season.


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Condemnation of Bigotry Defended
4/26/2018, 10:10 a.m.
The Oregon State Bar is standing by statements condemning the rise of speech that incites racism and violence even as it is poised to give partial refunds of dues to some of its members who were upset by an adjoining statement criticizing President Trump.
The two statements appeared side by side in the lawyer group's recent news bulletin. One condemned the rise of hate groups, citing the white nationalist march in Charlottesville, Va. last August and the fatal Portland Max train stabbing in May. The second statement went a step further and criticized President Trump, saying he has "catered to this white nationalist movement, allowing it to make up the base of his support and providing it a false sense of legitimacy."
A Republican member of the State Bar complained saying the statements were too political, particularly the second one, and in violation of federal laws that prohibit partisan activities in state bar associations that require mandatory participation for practicing attorneys.
A state bar spokesman said the criticism of Trump was not meant as the view of the group as a whole and said its placement next to the first statement was "ill-advised and confusing."


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Migraine Headache
Migraines are very painful headaches that usually begin on only one side of the head and may become worse with exposure to light.
What are the symptoms of migraine?
Migraines are commonly preceded by warning symptoms (prodrome), that may include depression, irritability, restlessness, loss of appetite, and a characteristic "aura"—usually a visual disturbance such as flashing lights or a localized area of blindness that follows the appearance of brilliantly colored shimmering lights. Migraines may also involve nausea, vomiting, and changes in vision.
Dietary changes that may be helpful for migraine headache
Some migraine sufferers have an abnormality of blood-sugar regulation known as reactive hypoglycemia. In these people, improvement in the frequency and/or severity of migraines resulted from dietary changes designed to control the blood sugar.1 2 For the treatment of reactive hypoglycemia, many healthcare practitioners recommend strict avoidance of refined sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, and eating small, frequent meals (such as six times per day).
Migraines can be triggered by allergies and may be relieved by identifying and avoiding the problem foods.3 4 5 6 Uncovering these food allergies with the help of a doctor is often a useful way to prevent migraines. In children suffering migraines who also have epilepsy, there is evidence that eliminating offending foods will also reduce the frequency of seizures.7
Some people who suffer from migraines also react to salt, and reducing intake of salt is helpful for some of these people.8 Some people with migraines have been reported to improve after removing all cows' milk protein from their diet. The presence of lactose intolerance was found to be a strong predictor of improvement in that study.9 In addition, some migraine sufferers have an impaired capacity to break down tyramine, a substance found in many foods10 that is known to trigger migraines in some people.11 People with this defect are presumably more sensitive than others to the effects of tyramine.12 Ingestion of the artificial sweetener, aspartame, has also been reported to trigger migraines in a small proportion of people.13 14
L-tryptophan, an amino acid found in protein-rich foods, is converted to serotonin, a substance that might worsen some migraines. For that reason, two studies have investigated the effect of a low-protein diet on migraines; in these studies some people experienced a reduction in migraine symptoms.15 16 However, in a small double-blind trial, four of eight people had marked improvement in their migraine symptoms while receiving L-tryptophan (500 mg every six hours).17 Moreover, some preliminary evidence discussed below suggests that 5-hydroxytryptophan, a supplement related to L-tryptophan, may reduce symptoms in some migraine sufferers. Therefore, the idea that a low-protein diet would help migraine patients due to its low L-tryptophan content appears doubtful.
Some doctors have found that reactions to smoking and birth control pills can be additional contributing factors in migraines.
Infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori, an organism that causes peptic ulcers) may predispose people to migraine headaches. In a preliminary trial, 40% of migraine sufferers were found to have H. pylori infection. Intensity, duration, and frequency of attacks of migraine were significantly reduced in all participants in whom the H. pylori was eradicated.18 Controlled clinical trials are needed to confirm these preliminary results.
Nutritional supplements that may be helpful for migraine headache
Compared with healthy people, people with migraines have been found to have lower blood and brain levels of magnesium.19 20 21 22 Preliminary research in a group of women (mostly premenopausal) showed that supplementing with magnesium (usually 200 mg per day) reduced the frequency of migraines in 80% of those treated.23 In a double-blind trial of 81 people with migraines, 600 mg of magnesium per day was significantly more effective than placebo at reducing the frequency of migraines.24 Another double-blind trial found that taking 360 mg of magnesium per day decreased the number of days on which premenstrual migraines occurred.25 One double-blind trial found no benefit from 486 mg of magnesium per day for three months. However, that study defined improvement according to extremely strict criteria, and even some known anti-migraine drugs have failed to show benefit when tested using those criteria.26 Intravenous magnesium has been reported to produce marked and sometimes complete symptom relief during acute migraines, usually within 15 minutes or less.27
One group of researchers treated 49 migraine patients with large amounts of vitamin B2 (400 mg per day). Both the frequency and severity of migraines decreased by more than two-thirds.28 In a follow-up three-month, double-blind trial, the same researchers reported that 59% of patients assigned to receive vitamin B2 had at least a 50% reduction in the number of headache days, whereas only 15% of those assigned to receive a placebo experienced that degree of improvement.29 The effects of vitamin B2 were most pronounced during the final month of the trial.30
In a preliminary trial, administration of 1 mg of vitamin B12 per day (by the intranasal route) for 3 months reduced the frequency of migraine attacks by at least 50% in 10 of 19 people with recurrent migraines.31 A placebo-controlled study is needed to determine how much of this improvement was due to a placebo effect.
The cause of migraine headache is believed to be related to abnormal serotonin function in blood vessels,32 and 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, which is converted by the body into serotonin) may affect this abnormality. In one study, 40 people with recurrent migraines received either 5-HTP (200 mg per day) or methysergide (a drug used to prevent migraines) for 40 days. Both compounds reduced the frequency of migraines by about 50%.33 Larger amounts of 5-HTP (600 mg per day) were also found to be as effective as medications for reducing migraine headache attacks in adults in two double-blind trials.34 35 Migraine attacks were reduced in frequency, severity, and duration in 90% of those taking 400 mg per day of 5-HTP in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial,36 though another trial found no benefit of 5-HTP.37 In another controlled study, 400 mg of dl-5-HTP (another form of 5-HTP) led to reduced consumption of pain-killing drugs and pain scores after one to two months.38 Children who suffered from migraines and had problems sleeping responded well to a daily amount of 5-HTP equal to 20 mg for every 10 pounds of body weight in a controlled trial,39 though an earlier study showed 5-HTP had no better effect than placebo for children with migraines.40
Fish oil containing EPA and DHA has been reported to reduce the symptoms of migraine headache in a double-blind trial using 1 gram of fish oil per 10 pounds of body weight.41 42 Fish oil may help because of its effects in modifying prostaglandins (hormone-like substances made by the body).
Taking large amounts of the combination of calcium (1,000 to 2,000 mg per day) and vitamin D has been reported to produce a marked reduction in the incidence of migraines in several women.43 44 However, the amount of vitamin D given to these women (usually 50,000 IU once a week), can cause adverse reactions, particularly when used in combination with calcium. This amount of vitamin D should be used only under medical supervision. Doctors often recommend that people take 800 to 1,200 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D per day. However, it is not known whether theses amounts would have an effect on migraines.
In a preliminary trial, supplementation of migraine sufferers with 150 mg per day of coenzyme Q10 for three months reduced the average number of days with migraine headaches by 60%.45 A placebo-controlled trial is needed to rule out the possibility that this improvement was due to a placebo effect.
Preliminary research also suggests that oral supplements of SAMe (S-adenosyl-L-methionine) may reduce symptoms for some migraine sufferers.46
The function of the pineal gland and its cyclic secretion of melatonin may be disturbed in people with migraine headaches.47 Preliminary evidence suggests that 5 mg per day of melatonin, taken 30 minutes before bedtime, may reduce symptoms of migraine headache.48
Are there any side effects or interactions with migraine headache?
Refer to the individual supplement for information about any side effects or interactions.
Herbs that may be helpful for migraine headache
The most frequently used herb for the long-term prevention of migraines is feverfew.49 Three double-blind trials have reported that continuous use of feverfew leads to a reduction in the severity, duration, and frequency of migraine headaches,50 51 52 although one double-blind trial found feverfew to be ineffective.53
Studies suggest that taking standardized feverfew leaf extracts that supply a minimum of 250 mcg of parthenolide per day is most effective. Results may not be evident for at least four to six weeks. Although there has been recent debate about the relevance of parthenolide as an active constituent,54 it is best to use standardized extracts of feverfew until research proves otherwise.
Anecdotal evidence suggests ginger may be used for migraines and the accompanying nausea.55 Ginkgo biloba extract may also help because it inhibits the action of a substance known as platelet-activating factor,56 which may contribute to migraines. No clinical trials have examined its effectiveness in treating migraines, however.
A standardized extract of butterbur (Petasites hybridus) was shown in a double-blind trial to reduce the incidence of migraine attacks for three months.57 People in the study took 50 mg of the extract twice per day. It should be noted that butterbur contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)—constituents that are potentially harmful to the liver. The extract used in this study lowered the amount of PAs to a level deemed safe by the German health authorities.
There is preliminary evidence that capsaicin, the active constituent of cayenne, can be applied inside the nose as a treatment for acute migraine.58 However, as intranasal application of capsaicin produces a burning sensation, it should be used only under the supervision of a doctor familiar with its use.
Are there any side effects or interactions with migraine headache?
Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions.
Holistic approaches that may be helpful for migraine headache
Many reports have shown acupuncture to be useful in the treatment of migraines. In a preliminary trial, 18 of 26 people suffering from migraine headaches demonstrated an improvement in symptoms following therapy with acupuncture; they also had a 50% reduction in the use of pain medication.59 Previous preliminary trials have demonstrated similar results,60 61 62 which have also been confirmed in placebo-controlled trials.63 64 Improvement has been maintained at one65 and three66 years of follow-up. In preliminary research, patients suffering from chronic headaches of various types (including migraine, cluster, or tension headaches) have also experienced an improvement in symptoms following acupuncture treatment.67 In a trial comparing acupuncture to traditional drug therapy, a significantly greater cure rate was achieved in the acupuncture group relative to the drug treatment group (75% vs. 34%).68
Dry needling is a form of acupuncture that does not utilize traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis or traditional acupuncture points for treatment. Instead, acupuncture needles are inserted into painful muscle areas (trigger points). A study of 85 patients comparing dry needle acupuncture to conventional drug therapy found a similar reduction in frequency and duration of migraine attacks in both treatment groups.69
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) is an electrical nerve stimulation technique that has become increasingly popular in the complementary and alternative management of pain syndromes. PENS involves insertion of needle probes, similar to acupuncture, at specific therapeutic points and then applying low levels of electrical current. In one study, PENS was significantly more effective than needles alone at relieving pain in migraine headaches (tension headaches and post-traumatic headaches were also improved).70
Practitioners of manipulation report success in treating migraine with manipulation.71 Migraine sufferers are reported to often have neck pain, tenderness of the spinal joints of the neck,72 and limited ability to move the neck,73 all of which suggest the presence of neck problems that could respond to manipulation. Two preliminary trials reported significant benefit to 75–80% of migraine patients treated with manipulation,74 75 while a third preliminary trial reported reductions in headache frequency and duration, nausea, and sensitivity to light one year after the completion of a two-month course of manipulation.76 A controlled trial compared three types of manipulation and found all three provided significant improvement in headache frequency, severity, and duration.77 78 Another controlled trial compared two months of manipulation to sham (fake) manipulation and to placebo treatment with a non-functioning electrical unit. People in the manipulation group had significantly more improvement of headache frequency and duration, and of ability to function in daily life; they also used less medication.79 The largest controlled trial to date compared eight weeks of manipulation, drug therapy, or both treatments in combination. Manipulation was as effective as the medication in reducing an overall score of migraine suffering, but had fewer reported side effects.80


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While I enjoyed these wines immensely, I sipped them sparingly as this day also marked my 43rd wedding anniversary, which my lovely bride Carol and I celebrated with a great meal and great wines at Culin Ariane Restaurant in Montclair, NJ.
We began toasting each other with an absolutely superb bottle of NV Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé Champagne. This was terrific. It possessed loads of complexity, with a brilliant balance and a creamy delicacy that danced on the tongue before finishing long and lush. Non-vintage champagne simply does get much better than this. Widely available at about $90 a bottle, $45 for a half bottle.
If you did the math you know that 1969 was the year in which we were married. I only own one wine from this vintage, but it is a great one, 1969 Camille Giroud Pommard Les Epenots 1er Cru and I open a bottle on our anniversary each year. I have never been disappointed. The wine is still young and vibrant on the nose and palate and has retained the gorgeous translucent red hue of a great young Burgundy. It had beautifully balanced fruit with a long and elegant finish. A truly round and delicious wine filled with soul.
Thanks again Brian for inviting me to taste these magnificent wines and thank you Carol for 43 wonderful years together. May we continue to drink great wine together for another 43 years.
About this Blog
The blog focuses on the essence of wine and food, not how many points or stars it receives. The opinions are mine and should be taken only as that, an opinion not gospel.
Like many collectors, initially I was very much influenced by wine ratings. I purchased wines based on points, even if I had never tasted the wine. And it was much worse than that. I would drink a wine with a high rating, not like it, yet since it was highly rated I'd rationalize that I did not yet appreciate the wine, or that my palate was not sophisticated enough to understand the wine. How's that for lunacy? As a result my cellar grew in all directions while my palate narrowed. By the time I realized the style of wine that I enjoyed, my cellar abounded with wines whose styles I did not enjoy. All of these wines were very highly rated, just not my cup of tea, or glass of wine to be more accurate. Fortunately I was able to sell many of these wines to those who either enjoyed them or wanted highly rated wines. Don't misunderstand, I am not against wines with high ratings, in fact I own many. It is just that I now purchase wines based on the producer, the style and my palate, not the rating. Nor do I shun reading reviews. I very much respect Antonio Galloni, Alan Meadows, Eric Asimov and John Gilman and read their reviews routinely. I pay attention to what they write, not the points they award.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Domaine Chandon des Briailles
Monday, June 18, 2012
Glorious Old Burgundy
Left to right, '78; '69; '61; '64; '59
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Nick's Amazing Pizza Oven
|Nick's Pizza Oven
|Nick's Pizza
|2011 Clos Ste Magdeleine
Traditionally made, the wine is aged for 7 – 12 months in stainless steel tanks, it was clean, crisp, and pure on the palate with great complexity and balance and finished with a delicate elegance. This is a stunning rosé, and while a bit pricey at $30, it is the perfect summer wine. I also found some magnums of the 2010 vintage for $59 at 56º Wine, Bearnardsville, NJ. Check out my blog on Rosé from last year as well as Lettie's latest WSJ article, Pluck a Summer Rosé for some other worthy rosés to add to your cellar for the summer.
|Carol's Pasta e Fagioli
Monday, June 4, 2012
Recent Food & Wine
I prefer white wines, especially Reislings and Gruner Veltliners with Asian food, so I brought along a 2004 F X Pichler Gruner Veltliner Kellerberg Smaragd. From the Wachau region of Austria this was an absolutely stunning bottle of wine. It possessed wonderful balance and acidity while imparting an interesting hint of pepper on the palate. The finish was clean and lengthy. A wine with soul. All Pichler wines come from one of their single vineyard sites. $65.
My son-in-laws both are red wine only kinda guys, so I brought a 2001 Jean-Luc Colombo Cornas les Ruchets. While the style appears a bit modern to me (70% new oak) the wine had a wonderful peppery palate, was medium-bodided and nicely balanced. It drank nicely, however, I would drink up any remaining bottles as I think the wine is nearing its end. $75. Wine Legend, Livingston, NJ.
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Dare Odufowokan takes a look at the deepening political intrigues over PDP ticket for 2015 governorship election
The Ikwerre and Okrika ethnic groups in Rivers East Senatorial District of Rivers State may once again be enmeshed in open hostilities, no thanks to the ethnic colouration being given to the 2015 gubernatorial contest in the state, especially within the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Sources have alleged that the bid by the senator representing Rivers East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator George Sekibo, to succeed Governor Rotimi Amaechi as governor of the state in 2015 has once again pitched the two political associates-turned-rivals against one another.
Further checks by The Nation revealed that Amaechi, who is constitutionally barred from seeking re-election in 2015, is opposed to Sekibo's ambition and is actually set to facilitate the emergence of another serving Senator as the next governor of the state.
It was learnt that in continuation with his determination to ensure the rotation of political power in the state, the governor is poised to stop Sekibo from emerging as the candidate of the ruling PPD ahead of the 2015 governorship election.
"Long before now, the governor said he would support the rotation of power among the three senatorial districts. If you look at it, Sekibo and Amaechi are both from Rivers East. Odili is from Rivers West, while both Ada-George and Omehia are from the East as well.
"I can tell you that the governor's sympathy is for the people of Rivers South East Senatorial District. He feels they should be given the chance to produce the next governor of the state.
"His not supporting Sekibo is not out of any personal hatred as some of you may want to paint it. It is actually in line with the party's principle of sharing political power," an aide of the governor said.
But Sekibo's kinsmen are not ready to be swayed by the argument for rotation. Already, many of them are viewing Amaechi opposition to the senator's ambition as a frontal attack on the entire people of Okrika.
"Given how we supported Amaechi's ambition even against our own person, Abiye Sekibo, in 2011, it is unimaginable that the governor is now working against the interest of Okrika people.
"Our commitment to the PDP was displayed when we refused to endorse or support Abiye's ambition on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (A CN). Rather, we saw Amaechi as our brother from Ikwerre and voted massively for him. He won. But now he wants to turn the people of Rivers-East against one another by endorsing an aspirant from another zone to vie against our brother. He has forgotten that for him, we buried our age-long hostility against the Ikwerres in 2011," Tamuno Tam-George, convener of the Okrika Mandate Movement (OMM), said.
Observers of the politics of the state are of the opinion that the struggle for the 2015 gubernatorial ticket in the state will be a fierce one given the antecedent of the political rivalry between Amaechi and Sekibo.
An architect, Sekibo served as Special Adviser on Works to the Rivers State government under former Governor Peter Odili. Amaechi, from Ikwerre, also in the same Rivers East Senatorial District as Okrika, was the Speaker of the State House of Assembly at the time.
Many pundits pronounced a second term in the Senate for Sekibo, impossibile, after Amaechi became governor. This was because he did not support Amaechi's court battle to regain his mandate.
And when Amaechi's then Chief of Staff, Nyesom Wike, declared interest in the position, it seemed a foregone conclusion that George Sekibo would have to pack up from Abuja and return home as not a few saw Wike as Amaechi's proxy in a political battle with his arch-rival.
As the struggle for the ticket raged, the governor on many occasions showed his support for Wike, but Sekibo emerged victorious and returned to the Senate for a second term.
Sources were later to claim that it took the direct intervention of Dame Patience Jonathan to save Sekibo's job. At the time, it was largely believed that there was no love lost between the governor and the First Lady who is also from the Rivers East Senatorial District.
Sekibo's surprise victory over Wike established him as one of the strongest political forces in the senatorial district, especially with the failure of Abiye Sekibo's attempt to dislodge the governor from office in 2011.
Consequently, his gubernatorial ambition is not being handled with kid gloves by the Amaechi camp. Regarded as a grassroots mobiliser of no mean repute, the governor's men are leaving no stone unturned to stop him midstream.
Already, the ruling PDP is feeling immense heat according to party sources as allegations and counter-allegations fly back and forth between the two contending camps.
On Monday, PDP youths on the platform of the Rivers Youth Alliance (RYA) stormed the party secretariat in Okrika to protest what they called the intimidation of Sekibo's supporters by Amaechi and party leaders.
Among other things, the protesters accused the governor of instructing the leadership of the party in all the local government areas in the senatorial district to reject Christmas gifts given them by the senator.
"The governor told them that Sekibo is contesting for governor against his wish and so should be rejected by the party. He said no politician in Rivers East should associate with our Senator who is a son of the soil like him.
He is threatening to remove any party or government official found associating with the senator. These are the reasons why we are here to confront the party elders and ask them if the governor is God," Tekena Wariboko, leader of the group, said.
But party elders are of the opinion that the situation is not as bad as the youths painted it. Stakeholders, therefore, urged the contending camps to put party interest ahead of personal ambitions if the PDP is to continue to rule the state.
"It is not true that the governor instructed party leaders to clamp down on members associating with any aspirant. Senator Sekibo is a member of the party and we are relating with him well.
These allegations and counter allegations are products of a charged political atmosphere which should be expected in a large party like ours. But one thing I can tell you for sure is that the governor has not instructed the party anywhere in the state to victimise any member for whatever reason," Clem Orikeoha, Chairman of PDP Stakeholders Forum, said.


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Overview, Product Overview
Durell runs under all 32 and 64-bit versions of Microsoft's Windows, from Windows 98 onwards. All versions may be run multi-user over a network, if correctly licensed. It is an integrated suite of programs comprising the following products…
These products are just different groupings of the Durell modules…
"Office Manager" is common to all versions. It is the client administration system with a document viewer, mail shots, notes, diaries, internal messaging and an optional comprehensive accounting suite. It is designed for professional users, such as accountants, lawyers and dentists.
"Financial Adviser" similarly comprises "Lite" plus an extended database, but in this case for investments, life and pensions. Similarly it includes far more policy information and allows the posting of commission directly into the accounts from the policies. It has many extra features for compliance checking, mortgage processing, valuations, commission tracking and reporting.
"Mortgage Manager" is actually identical to "Financial Adviser". Both contain special features for mortgage broking and packaging. However the product can be renamed to emphasise its suitability for mortgage work.
"General Broker" comprises "Lite" plus an extended database for general policies and claims. It includes far more policy information and allows the posting of premiums directly into the accounts from the policies. It has many extra features for processing renewals, mid-term adjustments, instalments and reporting.
"Complete Administrator" is simply the combination of "Financial Adviser" and "General Broker". Individual users on a multi-user system can choose to see just life business, just general business or a combination.
If you purchase a combined product, like "Complete Administrator", you may set-up users' names for each of the four sub-products, so for example a general insurer and a financial intermediary could use the same system, one after the other, automatically re-configuring it each time according to their login name. In contrast, if you only have "Office Manager" you will not be able to run any of the other products until you upgrade your licence, though you may create additional "Office Manager" user names.
If installed on a network, the system allows for multiple concurrent access (i.e. the single database comprising all client, policy and accounting records may be accessed simultaneously by a number of networked computers). The number of users that may log in concurrently depends on the number of user licences purchased.
This also means that in a combined life and general practice running "Complete Administrator", different users may login to completely different aspects of the system. For example, the life department might login to "Financial Adviser", the general department to "General Broker", while the accounts department might access the whole system.
Note that the way the system looks (e.g. screen colours, aspects included, etc) depends on the login name, not the computer used. Moreover the login name also controls the access rights of each user, such as whether the accounts may be viewed or amended.


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R&D Strategies
As reflected in our brand statement, "Human Chemistry, Human Solutions," and with a basis in technological innovations, we are conducting R&D to realize sustainable business growth and creating new businesses globally with the aims of enriching people´s lives and contributing to social development.
The medium- to long-term management vision, "CHANGE for 2016," beginning in 2012, includes strategies to promote Teijin´s growth and strengthen the business foundation to support this growth. One of these strategies is restructuring the technology portfolio, aiming to allow our existing businesses to develop products more closely linked to end customers and integrate technologies leading to the creation and proposal of new functions and solutions.
R&D Strategy for Growth Centered on Technology
R&D strategies strengthening priority technology domains
Recognizing that technical innovations are the basis for corporate growth, Teijin has set a group-wide R&D strategy inclusive of basic research, and is strengthening alliances among group companies, aiming to expedite research achievements.
Teijin´s core technologies assuring sustainable business growth and structural innovations are supported by various basic technologies in the fields of polymer science, drug discovery, biotechnology and nanotechnology. Based on these technologies, we are continuing to strengthen our R&D, specifying Green Chemistry, Health Care and overlapping domains as priority technological domains.
Technology portfolio restructuring
Under restructuring of the technology portfolio outlined in the medium- to long-term management vision, we are aiming to further expand existing businesses. In addition, we are taking measures to move from an approach focused on materials development/applications development with a materials perspective to a position one step closer to customers and development of products that more clearly reflect customer needs. Through this intention to move our existing businesses downstream and by integrating our existing technologies, we are aiming to shift towards becoming a solutions provider, and to forge ahead in new domains combining materials and health care technologies.
Increased technological capabilities to realize solution proposals in our materials business
In our materials business to date, we have taken a customer-oriented approach, maintaining healthy profits through proposal and supply of materials highly suited to customer needs and issues. However, under the conventional business model of a materials provider, there are certain limitations in creating new businesses with capacity for growth based on discovering the potential needs of customers and markets. For this reason, we plan to not only expand our existing technologies and strengthen our competitiveness but also implement customer-involved product development that combines cutting-edge materials with advanced processing technologies to develop unique components, materials and devices (through in-house, collaboration and open innovation and other approaches).
Furthermore, Teijin is aiming to provide customers and markets with valuable new solutions. To achieve this, we will strive for flexibility in combining materials through utilization of materials from wide-ranging domains both internally and externally.
Forging ahead in overlapping business domains
In our materials business, Teijin has a range of technologies matched to demand characteristics in the medical field, such as development of bioabsorbable polymers and other new materials, nanomaterial processing and micro-forming. We also possess health care technologies such as cell engineering, protein engineering, drug formulation design and medical equipment design. Through fusing these two technology domains, we aim to create new health care businesses in the fields of regenerative medicine/reparative materials, drug delivery system (DDS) base materials, medical equipment materials and sports medicine.
Cultivating technologically skilled human resources
To realize sustainable corporate growth, we recognize that it is essential to have technological innovations and to develop technologically skilled human resources to propel these innovations forward. Our strong efforts to foster these skilled personnel that will forge the future of Teijin are numerous. For example, the Teijin 21st Century Forum, which aims to foster young researchers and create a network of researchers involved in polymer science and biotechnology fields; the Teijin Technology Advisory Council, which has university professors and researchers from each field of specialty as its members and gives young researchers an opportunity to discuss future technologies, innovative processes and technology trends; and last but not least, assigning young researchers to leading research institutions in Japan and internationally. We have also established the Teijin Techno College, an educational institution, where retired employees are involved as lecturers, passing on technical knowledge, skills and techniques to the next generation of R&D personnel.
Furthermore, we have the pleasure of having Dr. Ei-ichi Negishi of Purdue University, USA, a former Teijin staff member and winner of the 2010 Nobel Prize in chemistry, as a Teijin Group Distinguished Fellow. Dr. Negishi´s guidance in relation to our research is invaluable in fostering highly skilled technical personnel.


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As DKOS' bobswern said, take note Sen. Max Baucus. This is how you prevent yourself from being unduly influence by the very indutry you're supposed to be reforming and regulating.
House Financial Services Committee Chair Barney Frank has banned lobbyists from Goldman Sachs from communicating with his panel while they work on financial reform proposals. Imagine that! Barney Frank doesn't want Wall Street to dictate to his committee what should or shouldn't be in a bill dedicated to reforming Wall Street after the worst financial catastrophe since the great depression caused in large part to their greed, negligent and outright criminality!
Via Reuters:
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A top lobbyist for Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs (GS.N) has been barred from communicating with members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, an aide to the panel's chairman said on Wednesday.
Democratic Representative Barney Frank has banished Goldman's Michael Paese, a former committee staffer, from dealing with the panel while it considers a long list of financial reform proposals, some directly impacting Goldman.
"Mr. Paese left our offices in September 2008, and was not allowed to communicate with any committee members or staff for a period of one year due to normal ethics restrictions that apply to all House and Senate employees," said Frank aide Steven Adamske in a statement.
"Out of an abundance of caution due to the nature of financial regulation reform, the chairman has extended Mr. Paese's recusal for another year," Adamske said.
In an example of the Washington-Wall Street revolving door culture, Paese was the committee's deputy staff director before he quit to work for the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association as a lobbyist. Goldman hired him in April.
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6 Ways to Decrease the Risk of Surgical Site Infection
Patient Safety Surgical site infections are not only dangerous and the most common of all hospital-acquired infections, but also the most expensive. Here's how patients can mitigate their risk and remain in charge of their well-being.
In 2013 alone, there were an estimated 157,500 surgical site infections associated with inpatient surgeries, according to the CDC. Although health care advances are continuously made, the rate is still too high.
A surgical site infection (SSI) is, according to the CDC, an infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place. SSIs include infections exclusive to the skin, as well as more serious infections affecting tissues under the skin, organs or implanted material. SSIs take a substantial economic toll, too, roughly $3.5 to $10 billion annually.
"Patients have to be their own advocate in their own health care, and think about their state of health before undergoing surgery," declares Lisa Spruce, director of evidence-based Perioperative Practice. Here, Dr. Spruce lists a few crucial areas where patients can be their own advocates leading up to, and after surgery.
1. Full disclosure
From prescriptions to supplements to herbs, even if only temporary, your doctors should know about it, as it could affect your surgery and care. Even with what may feel like early symptoms of a cold, postponing surgery may be necessary. Chronic diseases such as diabetes also impact healing, so the primary care doctor and surgeon should all be knowledgeable of the condition and upcoming procedures.
2. Self-care
Leading up to surgery, improve your nutrition and daily activity to encourage internal oxygen flow and a stronger recovery. For smokers, the most important thing is to quit smoking 4 to 6 weeks before surgery. But even 24 hours could decrease risk of infection.
3. Listen and ask
It may sound simple, but following your doctor's instructions is central to preventing infection. This includes everything from taking medication properly, if applicable, and also bathing, getting around the house, and all elements of self-care that your surgeon advises on. If you have questions, ask. Even if you can't think of specific questions, don't hesitate to talk through certain elements where you don't feel as clear.
4. Post-surgery plan
Patients should coordinate with a family member or close friend to discuss their post-operation instructions, since they will be groggy after waking up. And for the days following surgery: "If your surgeon says you can, and you're able to, start getting up and moving around to increase mobility," says Dr. Spruce. "You have a better chance of not acquiring infection if you're moving around."
5. Remain alert
It's also crucial to ensure that patients can recognize early signs of infection, so that they can contact their doctors immediately. Some symptoms include swelling, redness, puss, blood drainage from the incision sight, blisters, fever and chills. Be sure to know which symptoms are common for your type of incision.
6. Second opinions
When it comes to asking these types of questions, patients don't always realize how much their own understanding and influence comes into play. Check with a health care provider for more information, either verbal or written, to provide guidance. "A lot of patients have a, 'This can't happen to me' type of attitude," says Phil Barie, M.D. and executive director at the Surgical Infection Society Foundation for Research and Education. "But it can."
While each operation and patient carry varying levels of risk, "It all comes down to a dialogue," says Dr. Barie. "Patients need to make sure all of their questions are answered, and they have to follow the instructions they receive. All of these things are factors that the patient can bring to the partnership and help the surgeon reduce the risk."