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Some people thrive on conspiracy theories, while other people reject the idea that conspiracies can explain historical events. The very nature of conspiracies when they do exist usually makes it difficult to provide solid documentation for historians.
The very nature of conspiracy theories is such that historically the widespread belief in conspiracies has destabilized societies in ways that can be very well documented.
For instance, the German High Command promulgated false documents, "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion", purporting to be a Jewish conspiracy and utilized the documents to create paranoia in Czarist Russia and other countries. Hitler's beliefs in a Zionist conspiracy helped to bring about the subversion of Germany's Weimar Republic and in many quarters of Europe and the Middle East, the Protocols are still accepted at face-value as historical fact.
Another popular conspiracy theory has to do with the Illuminati. The fact that the group existed as a secret society in Germany is well documented. Adam Weishaupt, a professor of canon law (Catholic Church law), infiltrated various Masonic lodges across Continental Europe with cell groups that operated much like modern counter-intelligence networks.
Ingolstadt University, a Jesuit institution, provided a base of operations and the network recruited by appealing to a variety of beliefs, including Theosophy, Rosicrucianism, necromancy, social reform and various occultist practices that were attracting freethinkers in Europe. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were familiar with the Illuminati and its methods. Additonally, Frederick the Great, an accomplished Freemason and master of intelligence and counter-intelligence, was quite adept at using the networks of secret societies that infested Europe in the 1700s as strategic tools to further Prussian geo-political interests.
The relevance of the Illuminati to modern political discourse owes to the allegation that the followers of Professor Weishaupt subsequently went into the publishing business, thus, promoting socialism and revolution in France and other countries. The story continues that the various factions of radicalism and occultist secret societies were ready to be knit together by an ideology that would transcend all the various threads of occult speculation, utopianism, anarchism and social reform.
In 1848, Karl Marx made his announcement that the "spectre of International Socialism" was already haunting Europe and striking fear into the hearts of Europe's kings and aristocracy. "Das Kapital" itself is a hugely successful conspiracy theory.
Engels financed Marx's research- research that provided an overarching rationale for forging an instrument of worldwide terror out of the assortment of strange and conflicting beliefs that constituted the earlier Internationales.
But there is a modern New Age twist that seems to position the 200 year old Illuminati boogeyman to appear as a social phenomenon that is just beginning to be recognized at this time. Please do not just turn me off because you are sick of hearing about conspiracies of the left and the right. The emerging New Age doctrine makes the Illuminati 10,000 years old. To make things stranger, the teaching purports to have a basis in the Biblical account of Genesis before the flood:
"Now it came about, when men began to multiply on the face of the land, and daughters were born to them, that the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves, whomever they chose. Then the LORD said, "My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years." The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown."
Genesis 6: 1-4
According to the New Age interpretation of the Bible, however, the Illuminati were extra-terrestrial Nephilim that eventually inhabited ancient Babylon- and the creatures are still interbreeding, thus producing offspring- including the family of President Bush! They are allegedly manipulating politics and preparing our world for a new Babylonian tyranny, operated on an intergalactic scale and with headquarters in underground fortresses beneath major American cities. If you think this is far-fetched, just start surfing the internet- it gets more far-fetched!
David Icke, a self-professed New Age warlock and former BBC journalist, has pictures of the "reptilians" and will explain that George Bush and his co-conspirators engineered the destruction of the WTC and other terrorist attacks in order to create an Illuminati signature announcing the reptilian New World Order.
Just as in the series X-Files, there are apparently good reptilians and bad ones, with some extra-terrestrials exhorting humanity to eschew weapons of mass destruction and to learn to get along, while others are ready to turn earth into a giant slave farm in order to feed the master reptile race during its travels across space.
Some so-called Luciferians go one step further and posit that the reptilians are a sinister race of manipulators that fostered organized religion and ancient Judaism for the purpose of mind control and conformity. Thus, the God of Christianity and Judaism (and presumably Islam) is nothing more than a myth to deprive humans of our individuality. Such deceptions often contain an Anti-Semitic tendency that is also hostile to orthodox Christianity!
Fabian Socialism attracted some of the most notable social thinkers of England in the early 1900s, and conducted much of the early research pertaining to Progressive economics, trade unionism, feminism and social reformation. Eventually H. G. Wells and George Bernard Shaw, Sydney Webb and other influential intellectuals were drawn into the movement.
The social framework these individuals envisioned shaped England and the rest of the modern world. It is surprising to discover that the whole intellectual edifice of Fabianism intially developed as a result of working people gathering together for spiritualist seances in a house that was supposedly haunted. They eventually began receiving messages about economics and other matters that attracted the cadre of celebrated thinkers that transformed much of England and the rest of the world.
John Maynard Keynes, known a proponent of free markets and capitalism and apparently not one of the recognized Fabians, realized that centralizing banking functions and manipulating the value of national currencies would accelerate economic growth- at least for the shorter term.
As the Western world embraced Keynesian economics, governmental power grew and the private sector became more dependent on government programs. Modern statism is an ideology flying under many colors. Nevertheless, various forms of socialism provide the underpinnings for most modern states.
The reason that there is so little discussion of these matters today is because the Fabian program (gradually transforming society by instituting small changes in the laws of a nation and moving towards global government in increments) has become so familiar that we just shrug our shoulders and pass it off as more liberal-progressivism.
Fabian was a Roman general that used tactical deception in order to keep his enemies unaware that they were being enveloped.
Incidentally, during the Twenties & Thirties, many so-called progressives were as enthusiastic about Hitler and Mussolini's experiments with socialism as they were about the International brand of socialism pioneered by Marx & Engels and that seemed to represent a promising future for Soviet Russia. See Liberal Fascism, by Jonah Goldberg. Isn't it possible that New Age enthusiasts are quietly influencing U.S. politics in a similar manner today?
America has now become riddled with schemes presented as economic stimuli and "progressive" changes in the laws; i.e., just a small change here and a small change there. Keyesian economics- expanding the money supply to increase the government's share of financial resources and deplete the value of money- has now created massive deficits that were unimaginable for Americans one year ago.
Madame Blavatsky was a Russian aristocrat living in Paris in the 1800s and her Theosphical Society was an eclectic combination of Hinduism wrapped around an arguably potent political agenda; i.e., "hidden masters" were moving through human society and inculcating the planet with higher wisdom by means of clairvoyant and direct communication via selected individuals. Theosophists still claim that these "Masters" are in touch with Devas, angelic extra-terrestrials that guide human institutions and culture by telepathy and other hidden influences.
Southern California and parts of Arizona (the whole Left-coast) have long been riddled with such cults that look to extra-errestrial "hidden masters" for inspiration and guidance.
Aldous Huxley, another intellectual from a family of England's most notable intellectuals, used his novels as platforms to propagate "brave new worlds" where children would be cared for by the tribe rather than by nuclear families and legal systems would meld into a unified primitivism where government could be much less defined (and supposedly more nurturing and organic) because populations would be pacified (enlightened) by drug induced euphoria and Eastern mystical experiences.
In the Fifties and Sixties, Huxley and the CIA were experimenting with LSD. Aldous' uncle, Julian Huxley, was busy promulgating a social agenda that sounded vaguely like the utopian, mushroom-eating societies favored by his nephew, Aldous. Julian's counter-intelligence propaganda apparatus was headquartered at UNESCO, where he was head of the UN religious mission. In "Religion Without Revelation", Julian Huxley identified the sense of the numinous (feelings of awe and religiosity) and announced that a universal world religion needed to incorporate such profound feelings by making numinosity available to everyone without the need to look to higher authority; i.e., Biblical revelation.
So what is the point?- you may well be asking. Is there something subversive about trying to conjure up religion that has roots in the Vedic system that is thousands of years old? Why shouldn't people go to Sedona and experience shamanism while drawing power from ancient vortexes or pay thousands of dollars for spiritual and financial advice from Ramtha, an ancient warrior-demon channeled by a former housewife in Yelm, Washington? After all, she advises thousands of people, including Hollywood types, that pay thousands of dollars for seminars on relationships, finance, careers and economics.
Witchcraft (which has always been connected with the use of pharmaceuticals) and New Age religion have their roots in the same soil. The drugs, rebellion and lawlessness of the Sixties are the fruit of a secular-humanist agenda that was blue-printed by Julian Huxley under the auspices of the United Nations.
Aldous Huxley, along with Timothy Leary and other products of CIA research programs, were the Pied Pipers that lead a whole generation into a quagmire of left-wing paranoia and New Age confusion (see the book "Acid Dreams" for a psychedelicized history of how the U.S. conducted covert operations that fomented much of the craziness of the Sixties). Many people refuse to treat such issues seriously because, quite frankly, it sounds loony to discuss allegations of reptilian inter-breeding and secret societies that have their roots in Eighteenth Century Europe.
David Icke is, nevertheless, a man with a substantial following (Google reptilians if you think I am exaggerating) and arguably poses a threat to our nation's national security if enough people believe his audacious fables. And his New Age followers have money.
Are such conspiracy theories a threat to society? The only threat I see at this point is that Icke (or others that follow his worldview- of which there are many) may bring scorn to the followers of Christ by making it seem as if these New Age theories are actually Christian teaching; i.e., creating the appearance that Christians are fostering views that are hostile to virtually every legitimate social and religious institution (this is one of the tecniques that counter-intelligence agents use to subvert the opposition). Some of the organizations that are alleged to be Illuminati agencies include, but are not limited to, the U.S. government (especially the CIA, of course), Billy Graham's organization and the Catholic, Baptist and Mormon Churches- all Illuminati operations, according to Icke).
In the Book of Romans, the Apostle Paul instructs Christians to be good citizens and to honor governmental power and authority.
Although we have not received any information that indicates that a significant number of New Age adherents are preparing to use armed force, there is a subtle anti-Semitic influence to Icke's theology that deserves close inspection. The fact that he worked for the BBC may explain his tendency to vilify Israel and the Jews- but he may be a professional provocateur.
The name Lyndon LaRouche somehow came to mind when I started researching these matters. Nevertheless, I have tried to find a link and have not been able to find a connection between the Icke operation and that of LaRouche.
LaRouche is most active in the Midwest and promotes a wide variety of bizarre conspiracy theories by means of a variety of fronts. The LaRouche organization makes credible claims to have at one time established substantial inroads into high levels of the Reagan Administration to the extent of sharing intelligence with the U.S. government. There is no doubt that LaRouche (and probably Icke) have extensive intelligence networks and extremely well-informed followers (albeit deluded). The LaRouche ideology is difficult to nail down but dangerous and laden with religious overtones, nevertheless. He started out as a professor at Columbia and was also affiliated with the radical SDS there (remember those lovable Weatherman "students" that blew up buildings while on their way to becoming law professors and public relations mavins, ala Bernadette Dohrn and Bill Ayers)?
Anyone that has read "The DaVinci Code" (yes, I know it is fiction), has already been introduced to the teachings of several secret societies that go by various names and coverings.
The following link is an example of a website that seems to be rooted in occult practices and beliefs similar to those referenced herein:
The "Merovingian Bloodline" is an esoteric doctrine and network of secret societies that have a pedigree purporting to relate back to a time before Charlemagne, during the time when King Dagobert II and his descendants were attempting to perpetuate the succession of the royal bloodline to the Frankish throne by claiming a genetic connection to Christ via Mary Magdalene.
Much of the supposed factual basis for these claims comes from material constituting various branches of Satanism, UFO "studies" and New Age religious teaching. There may still be powerful political and ancient family interests in Europe that are preparing to lay the groundwork for similar claims in order to reinforce and augment the claims of some future European strongman.
It seems unlikely that a European Union leader would directly make a claim to be descended from Christ. Insinuating a connection to an extra-terrestrial race is not that different than the European monarchies' historical tradition of claiming quasi-divine status. Whatever developments may occur in Continental Europe,"The DaVinci Code" (and the "The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail", retitled "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" in the United States) have already created a predisposition in the popular imagination toward deception that neatly dovetails with the growing legions of UFO believers promulgating their own conspiracy theories; i.e., theories about the U.S. Government's alleged cover-up of extra-terrestrial activities.
"Holy Blood, Holy Grail" is a based on a pseudo-historical hoax. Written by Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln, the supposed facts actually mine a wide vein of deceptions pertaining to the "Priory of Sion" in France that have allegedly been part and parcel of the European darkside for centuries. The exact origin of many of these fables is hard to determine because of the long time prevalence of secret societies in Europe that promulgate all kinds of disinformation!
All this sounds like the X-Files. But, as usual, I am hoping to get feedback so that I can better understand whether David Icke is a master conspirator in his own right or just a kook that is getting famous and probably generating big bucks from his own private money vortex. I predict that we will hear more and more of such matters as time goes on. There are already talk shows that discuss the reptilians and countless websites, too. If nothing else, be aware that New Age religion has a potent political aspect to it that has not even been recognized by the mass media. We could conclude that reptilian internet farms promise to be one of Planet Earth's major growth industries!
Many New Age followers believe that a Messianic Avatar will soon make his/her appearance to initiate the Age of Aquarius and set up a government along the same Utopian principles articulated in Aldous Huxley's novels. This Messianic-figure, sometimes referred to as "Matreiya" is already being promoted under the auspices of a UN-sponsored world religion that is a syntheisis of world religious traditions emphasising humanity and human values at the expense of traditional orthodoxy.
Many traditional churches are now presenting the Gospel in a manner that avoids the "divisive" aspects of orthodoxy (Orthodoxy is non-inclusive because of orthodoxy's claim that Christ is the exclusive path to God)). Such mainline churches present Christ as a unifier even though the Lord himself taught that the Gospel would divide families and result in conflict.
The emphasis of such teaching is on feelings and occasionally supernatural manifestations of the "spiritual" that may lead to Spiritualist practices in our churches.
It is fair to conclude that the unwritten subscript of the coming 2008 election is really about whether we will continue to be governed by traditional concepts of rights and duties, checks and balances and the original meaning of the U.S. Constitution- or a New World Order managed by the coming Messianic leader that will perform miracles and legitimize unprecedented authority over the governments of the world by claiming ties to divine power or authority originating from a humanistic supernatural vision of human destiny.
Once you understand the underlying spiritual issues, all the weirdness starts to make sense. And if it all seems harmless, remember that the Third Reich was ushered in during just such a time as this. A Spiritualist in England named Chamberlin was receiving messages by means of trances and automatic writing that articulated a new human race to be created by eugenics (genetic engineering).
The U.S. had Margaret Sanger (a secularist, not a Spiritualist) but an influential thinker who successfully advocated forced sterilization for poor blacks and other groups of "defectives"); Sanger was a forerunner to the racial theorists of the Third Reich- in fact, the Nazis quoted Sanger profusely.
Planned Parenthood has its roots in Sanger's theories and that is why even crushing the head of a baby during birth (partial-birth abortion) is a procedure for which Pro-Death activists will fight vigorously.
Hitler himself was looked on as a New Age Avatar by Germany's numerous followers of esoteric doctrines. The goal was to turn Germany and all of Europe back to the primitive values of paganism and nature-worship. See the book "Morning of the Magicians", a source book for occultist conspiracy theories that has some historical value even though written by occultists. According to the authors, Hitler's fascination with the occult was like a glue that held the whole deception of Nazi Germany together.
We should shun anything that has to do with such deceptions and be very careful about subscribing to conspiracy theories. Nevertheless, the Scripture instructs us to expose the works of darkness and to be vigilant because the devil is constantly seeking to deceive the very elect.
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Former professional referee Ahmet Cakar has claimed that the draw for the Champions League and Europa League has been fixed this year.
According to Cakar, who now works as a sports broadcaster on Turkish television, the draw was fixed using a small vibration tool to tell the person conducting the draw which ball to select.
UEFA, Cakar alleges, intended to fix the quarter-final draws of both the Champions League and Europa League so that none of the 'big clubs' or teams from the same country would face each other, so as to guarantee high level semi-finals in both competitions.
Barcelona face Paris-Saint Germain in the Champions League last eight, whilst Real Madrid are up against Galatasaray and Malaga challenge Borussia Dortmund.
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Rocky Brooks Denison, 61, of Benton passed away on March 16, 2014. He was born Jan. 7, 1953 in Lamesa, Texas. He graduated from UALR in 1986 with an associate degree in nursing. He retired in February 2013 from the VA Hospital, where he was an RN and a member of the Emergency Medical Response Team. He also served as a constable in Saline County and a volunteer firefighter in Salem. Rocky was an avid guitar and harmonica player. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a member of the CAC Harley Owners Group.
Arthur M. "Monty" Anderson Jr., 56, of Benton passed away Monday, March 17, 2014.  He was born July 2, 1957 in Little Rock. Arthur was a dental lab technician and of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Anderson Sr. and Patricia Cole Anderson; and a daughter, Stephanie Renee Anderson. He is survived by his wife, Carla Anderson; a daughter, Nichole Edwards (Jason); two sisters, Jane Ivy (Michael) and Lea Thennes (Mike); and one grandson, Vincent Anderson Edwards.
Saul Anderson Billingsley, infant son of Jacob and Britni Anderson Billingsley of Benton, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. His great-grandmothers, June Hardy and Jimmie Kilpatrick, preceded him in death.


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When Justin was eighteen years old his father became determined to set Justin up with a suitable woman that would bear him strong children. Razamarea was sixteen years old and the daughter of a wealthy noble family from Volga who had moved to Arisdale. Razamarea is a lovely lady, and back then she wore nice dresses. Justin had thought she was beautiful but once he got to know her he found her personality to be to far from his own. He knew that a life with her would only make him miserable. So he called off the courtship quickly.
Razamarea did not take this lightly. What woman who was promised the chance of being a princess and queen would not be angry. However that anger turned into a rage and obsession.
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Buying Spree Sparks Profit Vs. Non-Profit Debate
by Arielle Levin Becker | Apr 30, 2014 2:08 pm
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A buying spree by a national for-profit chain aligned with Yale New Haven Health Systems has led the state legislature to weigh whether to make it easier to convert not-for-profit hospitals to for-profit. That has sparked a complex and charged debate about the future economics of health care.
Some people fear that without the ability to become for-profit, small community hospitals could struggle to survive. Others say allowing hospitals to become for-profit could hurt workers and communities unless protections are built into law.
Why is this an issue now?
State law makes it difficult, if not impossible, for for-profit hospitals to operate in Connecticut. But Tenet Healthcare, a national, for-profit hospital chain, is in the process of acquiring four Connecticut hospitals. That's inspired two competing efforts in the legislature. One push is to change state law to make it easier for hospitals to be run by for-profits. The other is to restrict the ability of hospitals to become for-profit.
Currently, Connecticut has 28 nonprofit hospitals and one for-profit (Sharon Hospital, which became for-profit before the current restriction was created). Tenet is poised to acquire Waterbury, Bristol, Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals as part of a partnership with the Yale New Haven Health System—deals that would make the four hospitals for-profit but wouldn't change the Yale system's status as a nonprofit. The situation in Waterbury is particularly charged because of a fight over givebacks between the hospital and the unions representing workers.
What's the difference between nonprofit and for-profit hospitals?
Hospital officials say there are only two major differences. For-profit hospitals pay property and income taxes while nonprofit hospitals don't. And for-profit hospitals have avenues for raising capital that nonprofits don't have. (The ability to access capital is important for hospitals looking to upgrade facilities or buy costly medical equipment or information technology systems.)
But critics of for-profit hospitals—including labor unions, consumer groups and some legislators—say there are other differences, too. They note that unlike nonprofit hospitals, for-profit hospitals have to answer to shareholders, who may not have the same interests as the local communities. Critics also warn that for-profit hospitals are more likely to stop offering money-losing services.
What does research say about the differences between nonprofit and for-profit hospitals?
Studies have found some differences between nonprofit and for-profit hospitals, although it's not always clear if the distinctions are related to the ownership type or other factors.
A 2006 study by the Congressional Budget Office found that on average, the share of operating expenses that went to uncompensated care was 4.7 percent at nonprofit hospitals and 4.2 percent at for-profit hospitals. (At government hospitals, it was 13 percent.) But the study also found wide variation in the level of uncompensated care provided by individual hospitals—whether for-profit or nonprofit.
Other studies have found that converting to for-profit does not have significant effects on the amount of uncompensated care or community benefits that hospitals provide.
A 1999 study of 43 hospitals that converted to for-profit, for example, found that, on average, there were not statistically significant differences in prices, the levels of uncompensated care provided or the provision of unprofitable services like trauma care, burn care and substance abuse treatment.
But some individual hospitals did see major changes. Within three years of conversion, seven of the 43 hospitals had increased their level of uncompensated care by more than 40 percent, and 10 had reduced it by more than 40 percent.
The study also found that soon after converting, hospitals increased the percentage of "insiders" on their boards, implying a drop in community representation. (Nonprofit hospitals used for comparison purposes also had an increase in insiders on the board, but the change wasn't as large as it was among the newly for-profit hospitals.)
More recent research has found that for-profit hospitals are more likely to offer profitable care like open-heart surgery and less likely to offer unprofitable services like psychiatric emergency care or substance abuse treatment.
The researcher, law professor Jill Horwitz, also found that for-profits respond more quickly to changes in financial incentives. When home health care became profitable, the likelihood of for-profit hospitals offering the services more than tripled, but when a law changed to make the services less profitable, the probability of for-profit hospitals offering them dropped quickly. Nonprofits went through a similar change, but it wasn't as fast or dramatic.
"For-profit hospitals are considerably more responsive to financial incentives than nonprofits, not just with respect to their decisions to offer services but also in their willingness to operate at all," Horwitz wrote. "Under financial pressure, for-profit hospitals are more likely to close or restructure than nonprofits."
It can be difficult to tease apart what differences are the result of the type of ownership.
One study focused on elderly patients with heart disease found that for-profit hospitals had higher mortality rates than nonprofit hospitals. But the authors said that much of the difference appeared to be related to location, rather than the type of ownership. And in studies of three specific markets, the authors found that for-profit hospitals had lower mortality rates than nonprofits. They also noted more variation among for-profit and nonprofit hospitals than between the two groups.
"Overall, these results suggest that factors other than for-profit status per se may be the main determinants of quality of care in hospitals," they wrote.
Often, hospitals that convert to for-profit do so amid struggles and only after their boards consider other options, researchers have found.
"If anything, for-profit conversion prolonged the life (or the death) of many institutions whose value to their communities was low," wrote the authors of a study of eight hospitals that converted to for-profit, including four that later closed.
They noted that the outcomes of conversions vary and are influenced by factors that included institutional structures, histories, markets and purchasers.
Another study pointed to the importance of the terms of the sale.
Researchers who examined three academic medical centers bought by for-profit chains found no measurable adverse effects on the hospitals' social missions—in part because the purchase contracts required them to continue levels of charity care or otherwise maintain the previous mission.
"A typical comment by a university official was: 'What should a medical center expect from a for-profit? Whatever's in the contract,'" they wrote.
What are lawmakers likely to do this session?
Legislators have less than two weeks before the session ends May 7 to craft a bill addressing conversions of nonprofit hospitals to for-profits. So far, the exact direction they will take remains unclear.
The Public Health Committee moved forward a proposal that would place a moratorium on hospitals converting to for-profits if they haven't applied to do so by Oct. 1 (so far, only Waterbury Hospital has applied). The bill would also add new regulatory requirements for changes of ownership of nonprofit hospitals.
A Tenet official said that measure as written would preclude the company from being in Connecticut.
But the proposal is expected to be rewritten before it comes up for debate on the Senate floor.
Some legislators have strong concerns about for-profit hospitals, including Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney, D-New Haven, who testified, "We should not allow additional for-profit hospitals into our state until we have all of the information on all of the various entities that are bidding to make profits from the health care needs of our citizens."
But two key officials have expressed reservations about putting a moratorium on hospitals becoming for-profit. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has said that while he prefers hospitals to be nonprofit, there aren't many nonprofits vying to take over Connecticut hospitals. The governor also said he was "a little leery of a one-size solution fitting all." And House Speaker J. Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden, said he's nervous about imposing a moratorium because he's wary of restricting the ability of local hospitals to grow responsibly.
What happens if legislators don't do anything?
State law already restricts the ability of hospitals to become for-profit and requires hospitals to get approval from regulators before changing ownership. Hospital officials say those requirements are already stringent enough (and some say they're too strict). But others say they don't offer enough protections, particularly for employees.
Nothing in state law makes it directly illegal for a hospital to become for-profit. But state law provides a legal structure that allows hospitals to employ doctors while avoiding anti-kickback laws—and that structure, known as a medical foundation, is available only to nonprofits. That effectively keeps for-profit hospitals from employing doctors, a key part of running a health care system.
(Tenet can still move forward with its plans to acquire Connecticut hospitals and convert them to for-profits because the company has a partnership with the Yale New Haven Health System, which is a nonprofit.)
To undergo a change in ownership, hospitals must receive a "certificate of need" from the state Office of Health Care Access and approval from the state attorney general. The bill that cleared the Public Health Committee would expand the types of information hospitals would have to provide during that process (for a summary of the changes from the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research, click here).
What else should I know?
Although the conversion of hospitals from nonprofit to for-profit has drawn significant attention this year, other hospital issues have also drawn significant concerns and scrutiny from some legislators.
Some are concerned about the consolidation of hospitals and physician practices, particularly within the Yale New Haven Health System—a nonprofit. Sen. Len Fasano, R-North Haven, in particular, has raised concerns about the ability of small, independent medical practices to survive. The Malloy administration and Attorney General George Jepsen are backing a separate bill that would require more disclosure of mergers, affiliations and other transactions involving hospitals and health care providers.
Hospital officials say many changes in the health care system favor consolidation, including payment models that give advantages to hospitals that are closely aligned with physician practices and the savings that come from the purchasing power of larger organizations.
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The only thing Greeks love more than smokes is ignoring laws against them.
By Andy Dabilis for Southeast European Times in Athens -- 05/01/12
Increased tax on cigarettes gave better results than a smoking ban in Greece, dropping the number of smokers by 16%. [Reuters] |
After five failed smoking bans in the last decade, the rate of smoking in Greece -- among the highest in the world and number one on the list for number of cigarettes smoked per capita – has slowly begun to decline, thanks largely to a slew of tax hikes, including on tobacco, as the country struggles through an economic crisis.
Even while Greeks continue to flout prohibitions on smoking in public places, businesses and cafes, and light up with impunity almost anywhere, the number of those puffing away has fallen 16% in the last year, Gregory Connolly, a Harvard professor and director of the Centre for Global Tobacco Control told an anti-smoking conference in Athens, where he presented a report on The Greek Tobacco Epidemic.
Connolly said the tax hikes from 19% to 23% on cigarettes has been a major factor, but that public awareness campaigns about the dangers of tobacco have begun to make a mark, despite limited support from the Ministry of Health. It is allowing casinos and large nightclubs to bypass the smoking ban and buy licenses that allow larger smoking areas, in a bid to raise 40 million euros, a dent in the country's 346 billion-euro debt.
Connolly is considered a scourge by the tobacco industry, which he consistently attacks as a money-making killing machine. He said 19,000 Greeks die annually from smoking.
He told SETimes "The real enemy is foreign tobacco companies," that he said are targeting Greece's young. "They are sending a message that smoking is cool, but it's killing them," he said of the victims.
One of those attending the three-day event, Kyriake Vlachandrea, said she's seen that first-hand as a midwife and public school nurse. "I see children who cough and I try to tell them it's the cigarettes," she told SETimes. Some, she said, are 13 or younger. "They say they try to stop but they have peer pressure and problems in life."
The event and report were sponsored by a Greek American crusader against smoking in Greece, philanthropist George Behrakis, who made a fortune in the pharmaceutical industry in Massachusetts and developed a popular anti-asthma drug.
His cousin, University of Athens Associate Professor Panagiotis Behrakis, who, with Connolly is a co-principal investigator of the Hellenic Action through Research against Tobacco (HEART) project, told SETimes that he's heartened by the decline in the rate of smoking but acknowledged, "It's difficult to evaluate whether it's the pricing or the whole campaign that resulted in Greece."
Despite hikes in tobacco taxes, the average price of a pack of cigarettes in Greece still ranks among the lowest in Europe, however, at 3.88 euros, according to the British-based Tobacco Manufacturers Association.
Behrakis said the task has been made more difficult by the government's resistance to enforce the smoking ban, despite 70% support for it.
"We know that [the law against] smoking in closed areas is not being implemented and there are violations of the law every day," he said. Behrakis said he senses a lack of political will to take on restaurants, tavernas, bars, casinos and nightclubs. He said the government should raise the price of tobacco products by 2 euros, which he said would generate an additional 440 million euros in taxes per year and reduce the number of smokers by 460,000 and save on health costs.
The report found that the average consumption of cigarettes by Greece's 3.8 million smokers has fallen from 3,055 per capita in 2008 to 2,458 in 2010, but that total usage was still 27.7 billion.
"This figure is still of epidemic proportions," the report noted, and even the anti-smoking activists said little can be done to stop rampant smoking in areas Greeks traditionally prefer, especially cafes. In 25 years, it projected that 500,000 people will have died preventable deaths at the current rate. Even now, 53 Greeks die every day from smoking-related diseases. The group Smoke Free Greece said those conditions account for 14.4% of the total health budget, or more than 3.4 billion euros a year -- 9.4 million a day.
In January, the government promised another crackdown and said hundreds of inspectors would comb establishments to make sure smoking had stopped, but it never materialised. This was partly because of reluctance to impose fines of up to 10,000 euros on bar and restaurant owners and 500 euros on smokers, and resistance from business.
"This decision comes at a time when the economy is in deep recession; it will lead to shutting down thousands of businesses, and at least 80,000 jobs will be lost," Yiorgos Kavathas, general secretary of the Greek Restaurant Owners Federation said then. There has been mostly symbolic enforcement since.
On August 30th, a year after the fifth smoking ban began, there were 30,878 complaints about violations, according to the Centre for Infectious Diseases (KEEL), which operates a telephone hotline informing citizens about the restrictions. About 27,260 were related to restaurants, bars and cafes, the smoking hot spots.
There were also 366 calls about smoking in state hospitals and 288 about teachers smoking in school. Still, the ministry said 50% of Greeks had cut back on smoking since the ignored ban started.
Frank Chaloupka, a distinguished professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago, who spoke at the seminar about The Economics of Tobacco Control, said there is a correlation between higher prices and taxes and reduced smoking.
"People cut back when it gets too expensive," he told SETimes after his presentation. But he said it's critical to make people also understand their smoking is hurting or killing people who breathe in second hand smoke, a discovery made 30 years ago by Dr. Dimitrios Trichopoulos, a professor of epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health, who contributed to the new report.
"You have to make it clear how your smoking is affecting other people," Chaloupka said.
Athanassios Vozikis, a lecturer in the University of Piraeus's Department of Economic Science, told those attending the conference that there are many myths about smoking but, "There is only one truth -- it kills and it costs."
The conference may have been preaching to the choir of anti-smoking activists, but some said they felt enervated by the news that more Greeks are giving up the habit.
"I'm not a smoker and none of my friends are, but a lot of people don't have enough self-esteem or can resist the addiction." She said they are discouraged by the failure of the smoking ban. "It's common in Greece to have laws that are not enforced because people do not love so much the government," Stefania Koustsilieri, 20, a college pharmacy student told SETimes.
Chaloupka is more optimistic, noting that rates have fallen in other European countries that have adopted tough no-smoking laws. "Who ever thought in France that people would give up smoking in cafes?" he said.
Kleon Antoniou, a noted jazz guitarist, says in the clubs where he works almost nightly, there's so much smoke it resembles an opium den, but that there is no attempt to enforce the ban. Owners fear a loss of customers just when they need the revenues most. He says he's unlikely to lessen his smoking either, unless prices climb much higher.
"Maybe when I light a cigarette I will think why I do and smoke less," he told SETimes. He was smoking when he said it.


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Published on January 13th, 2013 | by Patricia
D oes Brainetics really work? That's the question most parents have after watching the TV commercial of this program. Read my Brainetics review below with the actual result I got with my sons.
Even though my 9 year old twin has often been exposed to brain games & problem solving exercises at school, I didn't feel that the teachers were doing a really good job. Apparently, my kids were still having problem with math and some other subjects, and that was the reason I was on the lookout for a solution.
When I heard about Brainetics system through a relative during our last Christmas' gathering, I decided to give it a try. And I can tell you that nothing I have come across had such an impact on my kids' drive to learn more and challenge themselves. Since then, they've been really excited about learning math and to be honest I couldn't keep up with them.
No, the most important part is not the ability to solve complex computation in seconds (though it's really impressive). It's them being able to do something that their peers can't. They get the kick out of it. And the more they excel at it, the more they enjoy it, the more confidence they get.
Do you know: The reason some kids don't perform at school is because they can't compete with their classmates from the start. That intimidates them and takes out all the fun of learning.
Brainetics System was able to help my kids improve their overall attitude and self-confidence. They no longer fear school and are putting efforts & attention into their learning. It's really rewarding as a parent to see how your kids going through such transition.
Table of Content
1. How To Buy
2. Setting Expectations
3. What's inside the package
4. Is Brainetics Appropriate for Kids Only?
5. Brainetics Debate
6. Is There Any Brainetics Scam?
7. Winner of Parent's Choice Gold Award
8. Cheaper Alternative
How To Buy and Any Cheaper Alternatives To Brainetics?
If you are still sitting on the fence about whether to buy this product because of their price tag, I can tell you that it's worth the investment. You can go straight to their official website and buy from there, or you can actually save money and delivery fee when ordering through Amazon.
With that being said, I know money is tight for many families, so here are similar products that can save you up to 80% of the cost and still get all the core lessons like Brainetics:
1. Learn More Study Less: Get Better Grade with Less Studying
2. Speed Study Guide Techniques: Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount of Effort
Take note that these are all instant download material, so that you don't have to wait for delivery and start using them right away.
Setting Your Expectations With Brainetics
Although the Brainetics system has been very beneficial to my children, it doesn't mean that you will get the same result. So before we get into more details of how the Brainetics actually works, you should set your expectation straight:
1In the actual "parent manual" came with the product, it clearly stated that your kid should master at least the basic of math like addition, subtract, and multiplication to some extent. Thus, you may want to consider whether this is suitable for your kid or not. It's recommended for age from 9 to 99 (we get to that later).
2Secondly, this program certainly helps eliminate intimidation of falling behind peers, boost your child's confidence, as well as their overall performance at school; but it's NOT a replacement for traditional learning and mathematical concepts. If you are home-schooling your child, this is even more important to keep in mind.
3Furthermore, I have seen parents who expect too much from this program. Your kid would not become a genius overnight, or go to college at 15 years old. The underlying concept by Mike Byster is to encourage brain stimulation and make math learning fun. Like he said, to the kids it's more like Brainetics games instead of lesson, while in fact it isn't.
4Lastly, the mistake that parents seem to make (oddly) is to just throw the kid at it with little to no involvement. Like "go to your room and learn this". It just doesn't work that way. This program is designed for parents to get involved and connect with the child.
Bottom line, it really comes down to your best judgement. The Brainetics system is about unlocking the power and capabilities of the brains. And while you think about it, keep this in mind too: it's easier to correct any poor self-perception and attitude towards learning at younger age than later in life.
What's inside the package and How does Brainetics Work
In this section of the Brainetics Review, I will cover what comes with the package delivered to your house and how the whole thing works.
Brainetics Package
You will receive 5 DVDs, a set of flash card and playing card, a playbook and a parents guide.
- Parents Guide is the manual for parents with detail agenda of each lesson/DVD, ways to get involved in the learning process with the child, and things you can expect.
- 52 flash cards are designed exclusively for Brainetics course to assist the learning process
- The playbook is comprised of practices to help student fully grasp each lesson
- DVD#1 – Identifying number patterns and how to be focused.
- DVD#2 – Using cool games and tricks to suppress math-related stresses.
- DVD#3 – Solving complex computation in their head using math shortcuts.
- DVD#4 – Multi-tasking techniques using mind power to figure out any math question.
- DVD#5 – Enhance memory identification, mental and brain power
How Does It Work
The way Brainetics program works boils down to 3 fundamental concepts
- Brainetics teaches how to MASTER all the learning SKILLS including: concentration, problem-solving, increased mental and memory capacity, organizational and thinking out of the box. These skills are actually very vital to the development of a child, however they are often neglected at school.
- Brainetics trains the mind to function two different parts at the same time. One part focuses on memorization of data while the other processes and sorts all that input. This method will help unlock the potential of the brain, which result in much higher level of efficiency. This gives the student a competitive edge during their academic years and beyond.
- Brainetics is designed for students to have fun. They won't feel like a burden like most kids fell about school work. Like the author, Mike Byster, put it: Students will think about the program as games while in fact it isn't.
Is Brainetics Appropriate For Kids Only?
In the Brainetics website, they claim that the program is suitable for ages 9 – 90. And I totally agree with this statement. Why, you ask?
A study showed that 35% of Brainetics users are ADULTS
As we age, our mental aptitude begins to weaken. Keeping your mind sharp and your memory active is important to a healthy and youthful life. Brainetics help you achieve just that. (Image: You may get grandpa to learn Brainetics too by freedigitalphotos.net)
With that being said, Brainetics targets children at young age, so the program is made a little bit "childish". It will not appeal to everybody. Well, at least I know my wife are interested in this program. She watched and learned with the kids, and she was hooked.
My two sons always wanted to re-watch the DVD with me time and time again. It has been a lot of fun not only for our kids, but the whole family.
Math Shortcut is not useful?
There's a lot of debate among parent concerning the actual benefit of math shortcut when students are required to know all the steps involved when working out a problem. I agree that knowing the whole process is necessary, and longhand workout is still going to be mandatory in school. However, here's my take on this:
When I was still in school, the most frustrating part after the test was I didn't know whether I gave the right answer until the test scores came out. And my children told me the same thing.
So what if your children can have the ability to know the answer before hand. It gives them an advantage to check their work versus just following what they think is right and hoping for the best.
I don't know about you, but I call it having a "competitive edge", which is not only helpful during my kids' academy life, but also into adulthood. That's why I stated earlier that the real benefit is the improved self-esteem and learning attitude I've seen in my children.
Is There Any Brainetics Scam?
I was surprised to find out that there's quite a few Google Search related to Brainetics Scam. So is there such a thing? Fortunately, the answer is No. There are two reason why the keyword Brainetics Scam showing up:
1. It's a way for consumer to check if this product is associated with any scam. It's actually quite smart to do so before buying any product.
2. Putting the word Scam following a product in website's title is a spammy way of webmasters to attract attention of reader.
Winner of Parents' Choice Gold Award
Parents' Choice Award organization is established in 1978, whose mission is to help parents make informed decisions about
which product is suitable for their children. Only the best material is honored by this program. Brainetics won the gold award in 2008 for A Breakthrough Math and Memory Program.
Rather than that, Brainetics has received countless testimonial from users, as well as praise from teachers and educators around the country. Mike Byster has been invited to many different schools to teach students the Brainetics method. So if you ask me, this program is worth every penny of my investment, and I never regret investing my children's future.
Cheaper Alternative
You also can check out the cheaper alternative if you above price may not justify the purchase. These products teach the same core concept as Brainetics at much cheaper price. They're available right away via instant download:
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Thank you for your review. I've been doing a lot of research on this since seeing the infomercial. My son is quite smart when it comes to math but he rushes through the tests and doesn't take the time to check his work. Based on your review, I think this program will help. When you mentioned knowing the answer by using the mental short-cut and then doing the work required for the test, I knew just that part of the program would be worth the money. Thank you for also explaining the "scam" issue. I did the exact same thing you mentioned: I Googled "Brainetics Scam." LOL! I like that you are were a teacher.


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Scenario #1: You are walking to your car in a parking garage late at night. You notice a man moving along the shadows to your left and another man approaching you from the right. You increase the pace of your walking to try to reach your car before they reach you, but you soon realize there is no way you will make it to your car in time to get in, lock the doors, and drive away. What would you do?
Scenario #2: You are driving your car through an intersection when another car runs a stoplight and crashes into your vehicle, disabling it. The other driver, clearly drunk and now outraged, exits his vehicle and approaches you and your children in a threatening manner. What would you do?
Scenario #3: You and your date are leaving a nice restaurant at night when you are confronted by three men demanding your money or your life. What would you do?
Scenario #4: You are driving home with your wife and daughter on a lightly traveled country road when your car breaks down. Cell phone coverage is spotty at best and you are having a difficult time getting a signal. After 20 minutes, a car drives by, turns around and pulls in behind you. Four males exit the vehicle, approach your car and ask you to roll the window down. You roll the window down just enough to hear what they are saying and they are suggesting you get out of the car and they will help you. What would you do?
Scenario #5: You awake to the sound of breaking glass downstairs. You immediately call 911. While on the phone with the 911 dispatcher you hear your daughter scream. What would you do?
Scenario #6: A major earthquake (or other natural catastrophe) strikes your state creating such a strain on local police, fire and medical services that gangs of hoodlums are free to roam the city looting, raping, and robbing. You have locked yourself in your home. Suddenly, several windows are smashed and your back door is kicked in. What would you do?
EXSOLDIER'S NOTE: I got these from a link on FACEBOOK. I didn't make them up. I solved each one with just about one or two sentences. How about you?


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For the past few months I've been talking about our user meetings – the Mechanical Analysis Division User2User meetings which are taking place all over the world.
I just came back from the meeting in Germany and I can quite honestly say that it was one of the most energizing meetings I've attended in a long time. This was a meeting of "firsts": the first time we as Mentor Graphics held a user meeting in Germany, the first time we met with a group of our customers in a non-sales environment and the first time we got a chance to seek "no holds barred" feedback from customers. So I wasn't really sure what to expect — all I knew was the anticipation was killing me.
Upon arrival Germany greeted us with sunny skies and lovely warm temperatures. We took that as a sign that the meeting was also going to be a warm one and we weren't mistaken. The venue was a charming place built on the site of an old castle in Friedewald Germany – we even got a chance to explore the grounds during the off hours. Over the course of the three days our agenda consisted of a mix of technical content provided by our staff on various topics relating to FloTHERM, FloEFD and T3Ster and application stories provided by our customers such as Dr. Lautenschlager, Mr. Riebel, Mr. Benze and Mr. Windischmann. I know our products are very flexible tools but I am still astounded whenever I hear how they are used to solve complex problems in products that we as consumers use on a daily basis and quite often take for granted.
But the meeting wasn't all hard work. We also got a chance to go on a very educational tour of a salt mine. At the lowest point, we were 800 meters below sea level driving at what felt like mach speed thru tunnels barely wide enough for our trucks. The climax of the tour was a grotto deep in the belly of the earth where salt crystals took on the look of jewels put on display. Who knew that good ol' common table salt could be so beautiful. Absolutely breathtaking.
It has now been a few days since we have all returned back to work and if there's one thing that has stayed with me is this. By the end of the three days we were no longer a group of polite strangers who were attending a technical conference. We were friends and colleagues sharing laughs and experiences. Mind you there was no exchange of proprietary information — we were simply enjoying learning from one another. And I'm willing to bet that the next meeting will be even more fantastic because we now all know what to expect.
If you like the sound of this type of meeting, then I strongly urge you to register for your regional Mechanical U2U event next year. It really is a great opportunity to learn lots of new things and make a few new friends.
As for me, what did I learn? I learned that we have some fantastically smart engineers as end-users and I for one can't wait to catch-up with each and every one of them at the next meeting. Team Germany, thank you for making this meeting such a huge success. See you next time!
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Florida's Bicycle Law Highlights
In Florida the bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle. Bicyclists have the same rights to the roadways, and must obey the same traffic laws as the operators of other vehicles. These laws include stopping for stop signs and red lights, riding with the flow of traffic, using lights at night, and yielding the right-of-way when entering a roadway.
There is only one road and it is up to bicyclists and motorists to treat each other with care and respect. Strict adherence to the law is the foundation for this respect.
Bicycle Regulations (see Section 316.2065, F.S.)
- A bicyclist must obey all traffic controls and signals.
- A bicyclist must use a fixed, regular seat for riding.
- No bicycle may be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed or equipped.
- At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars while riding.
- Parents and guardians must not knowingly allow a child or minor ward to violate any provisions of this section.
- Every bicycle must be equipped with a brake or brakes which allow the rider to stop within 25 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.
Sidewalk Riding (see Section 316.2065, F.S.)
- When riding on sidewalks or in crosswalks, a bicyclist has the same rights and duties as a pedestrian.
- A bicyclist riding on sidewalks or in crosswalks must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and must give an audible signal before passing.
Lighting (see Section 316.2065, F.S.)
- A bicycle operated between sunset and sunrise must be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from 500 feet to the front and both a red reflector and a lamp on the rear exhibiting a red light visible from 600 feet to the rear.
- Additional lighting is permitted and recommended.
Roadway Position (see Section 316.2065, F.S.)
- A bicyclist who is not traveling at the same speed of other traffic must ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. A bicyclist may leave the right-most portion of the road in the following situations: when passing, making a left turn, to avoid road hazards, or when a lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a car to share safely.
- A bicyclist operating on a one-way street with two or more traffic lanes may ride as close to the left-hand edge of the roadway as practicable.
- Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Persons riding two abreast shall not impede traffic when traveling at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions existing, and shall ride within a single lane.
Left Turns (see Section 316.151 (1)(b)(c), F.S.)
- A bicyclist intending to make a vehicle left turn is entitled to full use of the lane from which the turn is made. After scanning, signaling, and moving to the center of that lane, the bicyclist must check the signal, then proceed when it is green and safe to do so.
- In addition to the normal vehicle left turn, a bicyclist may proceed through the right-most portion of the intersection and turn as close to the curb or edge as possible at the far side. After complying with any official traffic control device, the bicyclist may proceed in the new direction.
Signaling Turns (see Sub-section 316.155(2) and 316.157(2), F.S.)
- A signal of intention to turn must be given during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. If a bicyclist needs both hands for control, the signal need not be given continuously.
- A bicyclist may signal intent to turn right either by extending the left hand and arm upward or by extending the right hand and arm horizontally to the right side of the bicycle.
Headsets (see Section 316.304, F.S.)
A bicyclist must not wear a headset, headphone, or other listening device other than a hearing aid when riding. Wearing a headset blocks out important audio clues needed to detect the presence of other traffic.
Civil Penalties (see Sub-section 318.18(1),(2),&(3), F.S.)
- Non-moving violations, such as failure to use required lighting equipment when riding at night, failure to have working brakes $32
- Moving violations, such as running stop sign or signal, riding against traffic $52
- Violations of Chapter 316, F.S. by a bicyclist 14 years of age or younger $17
Local Ordinances
The local governments of counties, cities, towns, and other municipalities can adopt ordinances regulating bicycle riding. Some towns may also have registration and licensing ordinances. Sidewalk riding may be prohibited entirely or only in certain areas such as business districts. Local law enforcement agencies can provide copies of local ordinances.


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Make Your Own Hostess Cupcakes
by Dana Angelo White in Cookies & Other Desserts, February 7, 2012We had so much fun making homemade Girl Scout Cookies, we just had to try and recreate another childhood classic.
Why Make your own?
Using real ingredients like butter, sugar and chocolate in this recipe means our version won't be low in calories. BUT, what you will be getting is a super fun and delicious cupcake made without preservatives, fillers, thickeners and hydrogenated oils found in the store-bought version.
Chocolate "Squiggle" Cupcakes
Makes 12 cupcakes
1 recipe Little Devil's Food Cakes (no frosting)
1 tablespoon softened butter
¾ cup marshmallow creme
Ganache Topping
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy cream, warmed in a saucepan
Squiggle Topping
½ cup confectioners' sugar
Prepare cupcakes according to recipe, using a ¼ cup of batter for each cupcake (you'll have some batter leftover to make 2 extra cupcakes).
For the filling, combine the marshmallow and butter in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whisk until well combined and transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a wide tip. When the cupcakes are completely cooled gently press the tip into the top of each cupcake. Gently squeeze to inject the cupcake with about 1 tablespoon of the filling. Set aside.
For the ganache, place chocolate chips in a bowl and cover with warm cream. Allow to sit for 3 to 4 minutes and then whisk until melted and smooth. Spoon 2 teaspoons of the chocolate mixture over each cupcake and spread out using the back of a spoon to cover the top. Allow the ganache to cool and set for at least 10 minutes.
Finally for the swiggles, whisk confectioners sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk. Drizzle or use a pastry bag with a thin tip to decorate the top of each cupcake.
Nutrition Info Per Cupcake
Calories: 247
Total Fat: 12 grams
Saturated Fat: 7 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 32 grams
Sugars: 22 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Sodium: 107 milligrams
Cholesterol: 71 milligrams
Fiber: 1 gram
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quarrels and insults are ended.
"Mocker", "scoffer" or "scorner" according to which version you are reading comes from luwts, Strong's H3887. It can also mean to boast, deride, interpret or babble. What a wide range of ideas for one word!
In Gesenius' Lexicon, we see that it can mean "to speak barbarously", which helps to tie it all together. It seems like babbling, as though one were speaking a foreign language. It is though someone were speaking ignorant gibberish.
What are the implications of that? Could it mean that a scornful attitude is foreign to God? If it leads to strife, quarrels and insults, then whose language is it?
False teachers like to use words like "Laodicean", "lukewarm" and so on to cause division, don't they? Instead of building up, they are in the business of tearing down, causing quarrels and strife, aren't they? It's the old technique of divide and conquer.


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Pilkington, Karen and Boshnakova, Anelia (2011) Where and how to find data on safety: what do systematic reviews of complementary therapies tell us? In: 19th Cochrane Colloquium, 19th - 22nd October 2011, Madrid. (Submitted)
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Background: Successfully identifying relevant data for systematic reviews with a focus on safety may require retrieving information from a wider range of sources than for 'effectiveness' systematic reviews. Searching for safety data continues to prove a major challenge. Objectives: To examine search methods used in systematic reviews of safety and to investigate indexing. Methods: Systematic reviews focusing on safety of complementary therapies and related interventions were retrieved from comprehensive searches of major databases. Data was extracted on search strategies, sources used and indexing in major databases. Safety related search terms were compared against index terms available on major databases. Data extraction by one researcher using a pre-prepared template was checked for accuracy by a second researcher. Results: Screening of 2563 records resulted in 88 systematic reviews being identified. Information sources used varied with the type of intervention being addressed. Comparison of search terms with available index terms revealed additional potentially relevant terms that could be used in constructing search strategies. Seventy-nine reviews were indexed on PubMed, 84 on EMBASE, 21 on CINAHL, 15 on AMED, 6 on PsycINFO, 2 on BNI and HMIC. The mean number of generic safety-related indexing terms on PubMed records was 2.6. For EMBASE the mean number was 4.8 with at least 61 unique terms being employed. Most frequently used indexing terms and subheadings were adverse effects, side effects, drug interactions and herb-drug interactions. Use of terms specifically referring to safety varied across databases. Conclusions: Investigation of search methods revealed the range of information sources used, a list of which may prove a valuable resource for those planning to conduct systematic reviews of safety. The findings also indicated that there is potential to improve safety-related search strategies. Finally, an insight is provided into indexing of and most effective terms for finding safety studies on major databases.
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How to make pressed flower cardsMaterials Needed: Pressed flowers,
stems, leaves 1) Select the pressed flowers, stems, ands leaves you will be using – make sure the size of your pressed flowers will be the right size for your composition. Pressed flowers may be bought online, or better yet, press your own in just minutes with a Microfleur microwave flower press 2) Take a moment to arrange the flowers on your card, taking note of how and where you want to position them. The pressed flowers can be mounted directly on the card itself, or you may want to adhere a background of fabric, or handmade paper to the card stock first (like I do), before gluing the flowers down. 3. Using a tweezers to hold the pressed flower, apply a very small amount of Perfect Paper Adhesive - Matte to the back of the flower, position it on the card, and gently press down. Do the same with the stems and leaves. Some artists prefer to glue fern leaves, or other decorative foliage down first, and place the flowers on top of them. Do what ever seems natural to you! 4) Once you've finished adhering your pressed flowers/foliage, it's a good idea to place the card under a heavy book for a few minutes. The firm pressure will ensure that your pressed flowers will dry flat. 5) Your card is ready to go, but will it be able to survive a trip through the mail? Maybe not. It used to be that the best options of protection were to use contact paper, wax paper, or lamination to protect the pressed flowers, but the results were, not surprisingly, plastic and unnatural looking. Perfect Paper Adhesive - Matte as a protective sealant is the superior choice, because its tough, flexible finish is barely perceptible, and best of all, it's UV resistant, which keeps pressed flowers from fading. Apply a very thin coat of Perfect Paper Adhesive (PPA) on top of the pressed flowers, leaves, and stems with a barely damp soft brush. Generally speaking, if white is seen when applying PPA, too much is being used. Once the card is dry, it's ready to send. Perfect Paper Adhesive not only is excellent for gluing pressed flowers, it also acts as a tough, flexible layer of protection over pressed flowers, with out changing the color or the appearance of the flowers. Because PPA is flexible when dry, it's perfect for protecting handmade pressed flower cards. Do you have more questions about making pressed flower cards? Check the tutorials on Elizabeth's Flowers blog or, feel free to e-mail Elizabeth. | |
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First: I am a Senior Teacher of Jin Shin Do(R) Bodymind Acupressure(TM); also an acupuncturist who is trained in a variety of bodywork and counseling modalities.
There are a number of corrections I would like to submit to this article:
1. The pressure used in JSD is actually fairly firm, not light (although we can use light touch, and moderate the amount of pressure depending on the client and the specific point used at any time). The difference is that Shiatsu is much more "massage" like (i.e., mobile, tissue moving), while with JSD we stay at a point for a longer time than is typical in Shiatsu. Partly because of this sustained stationary pressure, we are often able to have the muscles relax more deeply, with less work.
2. "Jin Shin Do uses a simple shortcut system..." Yes and no - in the first classes, we teach "recipes" to address a wide variety of situations, as well as teaching how to choose and combine points to customize treatments for clients. As students progress, they gain a greater repertoire of points and techniques.
The recipes learned in the first classes are extremely effective - I still use them quite frequently, because they are so effective.
3. The first class teaches 55 points - not 45.
4. Even though we don't use an "incredibly light" pressure, the risk is still very low, and it is easy to practice. I've taught people in wheelchairs, teenagers, truck drivers, retirees, etc. - and while some go on to complete the full Practitioner Certification program, the vast majority of people use these techniques for portable, anytime use with family and friends.
5. "have accomplished at least ten private sessions..." This means they have been on the receiving end of having at least ten sessions - so they know what it feels like to be a client. The 125 hours are sessions they have given to clients, demonstrating their progress.
I encourage you to call and talk with a Jin Shin Do practitioner or teacher to answer any questions you may have.


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