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Selected Reports and Research on Needs of People with Disabilities in Disasters: international review
Review of the literature prepared by Barbara Duncan in April 2005, updated in November 2005
Following is a summary of recent resources regarding the inclusion of people with disabilities in planning for and responding to emergencies and disasters, both natural and manmade.
The list below is more selective than comprehensive. Most guidelines and research initiatives were developed in response to recent disasters, such as earthquakes in Japan and California, floods in Europe, the World Trade Center attack in New York, and the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia. New efforts are now being made in response to 2005 events such as the earthquake in Kashmir and Hurricane Katrina in the U.S. (See separate story on the November 10 U.S. Congressional briefing on Emergency Management and People with Disabilities.)
The list highlights published resources that include guidelines, groups active in disability and disaster research, and those conducting training.
Kashmir Earthquake 2005 – reports from India and Pakistan
Early reports about the situation of disabled survivors and estimates of those newly disabled from the Kashmir earthquake are starting to emerge from aid and disability groups based in both India and Pakistan.
In India, reports on the website of the Disability News and Information Service, www.dnis.org include the results of a fact-finding mission to the affected area by the National Disability Network and the National Center for the Promotion of Employment of Disabled Persons and a review of India's newly proposed Disaster Management Bill from the point of view of disabled persons.
In Pakistan, early reports from the Independent Living Center in Lahore were set to its sponsor, the Japanese Society for Rehabilitation of People with Disabilities and provided to the U.S. based Justice for All network: www.jfanow.org/jfanow/index.php.mode=A&id=2620;&sort=D
Reports from Ashoka fellows based in the area include estimates that around 500 thousand people have been injured, including schoolchildren who were attending classes in buildings that collapsed. Blogs appear on www.changemakers.net/journal/300510/tsuk.cfm
Tsunami 2004 – active international initiatives
A few international groups are tracking and coordinating disability related response: the World Bank Global Partnership in Disability & Development (www.worldbank.org/disability), the Asia and Pacific Center on Disability (www.apcdproject.org), and, most recently, a joint effort of the U.S. based Center for International Rehabilitation, the UN Special Rapporteur on Disability and Disabled People's International (www.cirnetwork.org).
Some charities and other NGOs have information about the impact of the tsunami on disabled persons and new initiatives created in response, e.g., Action for Disability and Development (UK), Christian Blind Mission (Germany, UK), Handicap International (France, Belgium), Action Aid (India) and Leonard Cheshire International (UK). For example, Cheshire states around 250,000 disabled persons have lost their homes, livelihoods and in some cases their lives from the tsunami, but does not source the estimate. (www.disabilitynow.org.uk/news_feb_006.html)
Tsunami - Guidelines
"Looking with a Disability Lens at the Disaster Caused by the Tsunami in South East Asia," a 7 page well thought out report by Barbara Oosters for CBM International (www.developmentgateway.com.au/jahia/Jahia/lang/en/pid2254). She covers 7 aspects: emergency; post-crisis; guidelines for including disabled persons in emergency plans; water, sanitation, hygiene; food, nutrition; shelter, settlements; health services.
Tsunami – Research Reports
"Disability in Conflict and Emergency Situations: Focus on Tsunami-affected Areas" is a new in-depth research report by Maria Kett, Sue Stubbs and Rebecca Yeo on behalf of the International Disability and Development Consortium, published in June 2005 by the UK KAR Disability Program: www.disabilityKar.net/docs/iddc.doc
The aim of the participatory action research was to promote inclusion of disability in emergency, conflict and refugee programs. The objectives were to assess: a) the extent of inclusion, b) the impact of networking and c) the role of resources in post-tsunami contexts. The focus was on Sri Lanka with a 10 day site visit by the core team, supported by contributions from India and Indonesia. In brief, findings are that inclusion overall was quite limited, with scant evidence that funding reached poor disabled people's organizations, concluding with numerous practical suggestions on how to improve future scenarios.
"The Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster 2004: a Situational Assessment to Inform Response and Future Planning of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists" is a 56 page report of an analysis conducted in March 2005. Findings substantiated a need for a regional workshop for planning for the readiness of occupational therapists to participate effectively in future disasters. Details: www.wfot.org
Disasters - Guidelines
The WHO has prepared an interesting short set of guidelines, consisting of phase by phase suggestions for assisting people with disabilities in disaster relief, beginning with acute phase, then reconstruction, followed by CBR:
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updated its brief guidelines in 2004, "Assisting People with Disabilities in a Disaster"
The simple preface states, "People with disabilities who are self-sufficient under normal circumstances may have to rely on the help of others in a disaster."
"Disaster Mitigation for Persons with Disabilities: 7 key principles" is a concise 3 page summary of the Annenberg Washington report prepared in 1995 by Prof. Peter Blanck, focusing on accessible disaster facilities, accessible communications, reliable rescue communications, partnerships with disability community, education & training, the media and universal design: www.accessiblesociety.org/topics/independentliving/disasterprep.htm
One of the few papers written on disasters and disabled persons from the developing country viewpoint is an essay by Ali Baquer of India: www.pujabilok.com/india_disaster_rep/issue_significance/disability_issues.htm
"Lessons Learned from the World Trade Center Disaster" is a fact-filled 34 page report prepared by the Center for Independence of the Disabled of NY (CIDNY), alternating between small case studies and recommendations by the disability group that was based closest to Ground Zero in 2001: www.rtcil.org/lesson
A series of short Factsheets and recommendations for each disability group to attain disaster preparedness has been issued by June Issacson Kailes, a long established consultant in this area, specizlied in earthquake preparedness: www.jik.com/disaster
Kailes also has hotlinks to dozens of other publications on disability and disasters.
Disasters – Research
Following groups are in the midst of or have just published research studies:
An interim report on "The Needs of Disabled People in Flood Warning and Response" has just been published by the Northumbria Disaster Studies project, UK: http://online.northumbria.ac.uk/geography_research/dsp/pilot-study-report.doc
It consists of a literature review, research objectives, summary of investigation of warning systems and recommendations. Background materials are also available at: http://northumbria.ac.uk/geography_research/radix/disability.html
Disaster Preparedness/research
"Saving Lives: Including People with Disabilities in Emergency Planning" is a 100 page report issued by the U.S. National Council on Disability in April 2005 and is the result of the agency's 2003 commitment to evaluate the work of the federal government in the areas of homeland security, emergency preparation and disaster relief with respect to disabled persons. Report reviews infrastructure including access to technology, physical plants, programs and communication, as well as procurement and emergency programs and services. Available in alternative formats and online: www.ncd.org
"Disaster Preparedness for People with Mobility Impairments" and "Nobody is Left Behind" are the titles of preliminary reports from research conducted 2002-2005 by the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Independent Living based at the University of Kansas: www.rtcil.org/NLB_home.htm
Discusses results of survey of 30 randomly selected U.S. counties, cities and boroughs that have recently experienced natural or manmade disasters, in order to determine if their disaster plans and emergency response systems met the needs of people with disabilities, and if any best practice models could be identified. Contains information on tornados. Project directors Glenn White, Ph.D and Michael Fox comment that a common theme is that "there is virtually no empirical data on safe and efficient evacuation of people with disabilities in disaster planning."
In November 2004, the first results were released from the research being conducted by the U.S. National Organization on Disability on emergency preparedness: www.nod.org
NOD is producing Guides on including people with disabilities in emergency planning aimed at emergency manager, planners and responders. Topics of information: schools and pediatric populations, special needs registries, specialized equipment, training, funding, public awareness. Scope includes floods, fires, blackouts and manmade disasters.
A couple U.S. groups have developed training packages on how to incorporate needs of disabled persons into emergency planning:
A new National Center on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities has been established as part of the Washington based Inclusion Research Institute: www.disabilitypreparedness.com Products include training kits for organizations, seminars, workshop and simulations. Other training modules have been developed by June Kailes for various groups: www.jlk.com
In addition to resources listed above, the following bibliography is of particular interest.
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Al-Kandari takes over this position after more than 25 years of service that included a number of leading posts within and outside Kuwait at Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), EQUATE, establishing EQUATE II joint-venture, and MEGlobal where he was Deputy CEO..
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Cosmetic strategies for both men and women are becoming more frequent these days, as our society places a heavier emphasis on youth and beauty. Dyeing the hair is one of these strategies, and is popular for covering grey, complementing the skin tone, and significantly altering our appearance. Unfortunately, there is an allergic reaction to some dyes which is widespread and may induce hair loss.
The chemical which causes this allergic reaction is found in a broad array of hair dyes, up to about two-thirds of those available. It's called para-phenylenediamne, or PPD, and it can cause facial swelling, rashes, and hair loss. Although there are vegetable dyes available with few or no side effects, such as henna, there doesn't seem to be a market for alternative ingredients in permanent hair dye, the kind most favored by consumers.
Allergic reactions to sodium laurel sulfate and ammonium laurel sulfate in shampoos can contribute to hair loss. These two ingredients are synthetically produced, and comprise the vast majority of shampoos on the market. The allergic reaction may develop over time, and cause the body to respond in the form of dermatitis or hair loss. The hair loss would occur from the consumer scratching the scalp so intensely that it leads to infection, breaking of the hair, and eventual hair loss. If you think you may be allergic to these two ingredients, or the allergy has been verified through a patch test, you may want to try shampoos with these natural ingredients:
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[Review+Photo] Novotel Hotel Mangga Dua Square, Jakarta
Novotel Hotel Mangga Dua Square,
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As the tittle above, this is more like a photo gallery of the Novotel Hotel which located at the Mangga Dua, Jakarta. its purely based on my own experiences and my own satisfaction staying 3D2N at the hotel. yup, no payment was made for this special post. hehe..
got a A-grade security system. only the customers can enter the hallway to the room.
What more can i say about the spacious pool which open till 9p.m! (yup, i love swimming so much~)
The fabulous standard room of a queen bed.
The facilities that will warm your heart.
Oh, i love this working space so much. its highly flexible!
haha..i discovered this while i was showering myself. its awesome! ^^
quite perfect though..oh ok im not trying to show the ring~ haha
Thus, i'd recommend this hotel for those who dreamed of having a cozy vacation at the heart of Jakarta since this hotel is located just above the well-known Mangga Dua Square(shopping mall) and like 30 minutes from the airport. yup, lot of taxi/economic auto are waiting outside of the hotel. its very convenience to go anywhere you wanted to.
huhu..check out the Agoda for lower price as mine was a walk-in booking. hmmm...what a waste! oh, check this out, i've got a credit reply from the Novotel Hotel. hehe..they're coming to my blog? cool huh?! ^^


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The wrapper would let developers easily integrate Bing search results into their applications, likely sorted by the context of the application itself. As an example, someone putting together an application that revolved around finding computer hardware on sale could integrate it with Bing cashback. That's just an example, and clearly Microsoft's intent is to get more eye-time with Bing searches.
The software wrapper is an ideal way to do that, especially since Apple is not a player in the search market. Microsoft truly has only Google to deal with in this, and catering directly to iPhone developers is a clever way to get on the inside of one of the world's most popular mobile computing platforms.


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Started the morning off to a great start with a briefing by Aluf Benn, the editor in chief of Ha'aretz newspaper. He gave us a fascinating explanation on the Israel economy and political system. Engaging and interesting.
We then visited the Palmach Air Force base. Met with the Officers and pilots. Saw helicopters and the unmanned aerial drones and learned how careful the pilots are with very exact targeting to avoid civilian casualties even when missiles are fired from populated areas against Israel.
From there we visited Caesarea and the historic ruins and the amphitheater.
We had a beautiful afternoon wandering around the cobble-stoned streets of Safed exploring the Artists Colony and learning about the history of the "City of Kabbalah". We then checked in at the Bayit B'galil hotel in Rosh Pina.


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From Berlin and its bicycles to Copenhagen and even more bicycles. So many bicycles …
Tegel Airport in Berlin is a dump and best avoided. It has all the characteristics of a regional terminal of the late 1970s, and none of the charm. In fact the only way that Tegel is an improvement on a 1970s regional terminal is that smoking is banned.
Tegel is the only airport I've ever been where people could take small dogs on to the plane. As long as they're under 7kg and fit in a carrier. Or carry-on bag.
The flight to Copenhagen was brief and the ride from the airport into the city was deceptive, as it was almost the only road I saw around town that wasn't swamped in bicycles. And I do not suggest that's a negative thing. Quite the contrary: it was eye-opening. I got the impression that all the debates that go on in Australia about bikes and bike lanes and sharing roads just never happened in Denmark: the nation has embraced the bicycle in a way that only a very flat country can. Almost everyone owns a bike. People ride all year – even in the depths of cold and dark winters. Bikes are part of the house insurance; there is a healthy trade in stolen bikes but even so many of them are parked unlocked. All the hotels offer bikes for guests. Roads are wide, and have separate – and often separated – bike lanes, and bikes have right of way. Eminently sensible.
I saw few people in Lycra and few high-end carbon-fibre knubbly-tyred hybrid bikes such as are common in Australia. Most of the bikes I saw were simple, had few gears, and in many cases were obviously older than the person riding them. I noticed similar differences – to Australia – in the bike-riding population in Berlin … but there were so many more of them in Copenhagen.
Amazing. I want to take the people who debate about bikes on road in Australia – those pro- and con – show them Denmark and say "See? They made it work. It's possible." And maybe smack them around the head a little in a supportive manner.
Alas, Copenhagen struck me otherwise as a little grey, and lacking in vegetables. I did manage a pilgrimage to the Lego store, where I bought a little something.
The world's biggest tyre maker
And I did a little bit of roaming around. It was a short visit, though, mainly about catching up with some relatives. Even so, I did manage to get out of town on the excellent Grand Day Trip. This involves small groups – about 15 – excellent guides and four sights in three locations, all about an hour from Copenhagen. Definitely worth it.
I felt no temptation to correct any of the strange things the guide said about Hamlet on the way to Helsingør and Kronborg Castle (which, alas, we got to a little too late to explore fully).
Let all the battlements their ordnance fire
I didn't find Copenhagen as picturesque as Prague or as stimulating as Berlin. I'm sure it has its charms and it probably takes more than three days to appreciate them. I didn't get the chance, for example, to take in the Tivoli Gardens (and Billund Legoland was never an option). Copenhagen has nonetheless occupied a niche in my brain that puts it at he end of a train or driving trip north from Amsterdam …
Now there's an idea.
Copenhagen Airport was much nicer and better organised than Tegel. The next stop, though …
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Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, once counted among the 2008 presidential contenders, slammed GOP policies on energy, the environment and the economy as he took the stage tonight at the Democratic National Convention.
Warner, tonight's keynote speaker, said "the most important contest of our generation has begun" - the race "for the future."
"Two wars, a warming planet, an energy policy that says let's borrow money from China to buy oil from countries that don't like us. How many people look at these things and wonder what the future holds for them? Their children? Their country? How many?" he asked. "In George Bush and John McCain's America, far too many.
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Democrats are hoping that putting Warner under the convention's spotlight as a keynote speaker will help him win an open Senate seat in Virginia - a traditionally red state and one the Obama campaign would like to capture in November.
Warner is expected to win the Senate seat, and his popularity could spill over to Obama at the polls. Although, Virginia has not elected a Democrat for president since 1964.
The band inside the Pepsi Center jazzed up the crowd just before Warner's speech with The Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited." Delegates hopped to their feet for some dancing, waving signs saying "Strong Middle Class."
Warner, a businessman who worked in the cellular telephone industry, was widely expected to pursue a presidential bid this year but announced in 2006 that he would not.
Warner won as governor in 2002 with 52 percent of the vote and is credited with working with Republicans to solve a budget crisis. Current Gov. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, won in 2006 also with 52 percent backing.
Warner said his biggest criticism of President Bush is that he "never tapped into our greatest resource: the character and resolve of the American people." After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the president should have asked Americans to join him in a push to "get us off foreign oil, to stop funding the very terrorists who had just attacked us.
"Every American would have said, 'How can I do my part?'" he said. "This administration failed to believe in what we can achieve as a nation when all of us work together."
Warner said Sen. John McCain "promises more of the same." But Barack Obama, he said, will lead the country down the "right path" on health care, education and energy policy.
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Just ask Home and Garden Television, who shot its upcoming series "Find Your Style," hosted by Karen McAloon from HGTV's Design Remix, at California Living in Blackhawk Plaza last week. Arlene and Milt Capsimalis, Oakland clientele who are getting their bedroom made over, browsed the store for lamps, chairs and candles while commenting on the originality of the furnishings.
"(The host) comes into your house and inspects for clues to bring out your personal design style," said spokeswoman Shelbi Okumura, explaining the new series.
McAloon, an interior designer, helps everyday people bring out a personal room theme and come up with a plan and get them started. Then she sets them loose to shop for their new room using $2,500 from HGTV's pocketbook.
Owner of the Blackhawk store Eric Olea, who designs the Tuscan and Mediterranean-influenced furniture himself, said California-home style is as diverse as the people who live here.
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Welcome to the Centre for Nonprofit Management. We are based in the School of Business, Trinity College Dublin. We carry out research and offer programmes of education on nonprofit organisation and management and social entrepreneurship. Our website provides information on our activities and event. You can also use the site to access current and archived research reports and publications.
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1 October 2013 at the Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin
Sonal Shah is Senior Fellow at the Case Foundation and a Fellow at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University. She spoke about her experiences as entrepreneur and innovator.
Sonal She has worked in government, business and the nonprofit sectors. Until recently Shah was the Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the first White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation focused on investing in and scaling innovative models, leveraging technology, opening information in the social sector to solve some of the nation's toughest challenges. Sonal also served on President Obama's Transition Board overseeing and leading the Technology, Innovation, Government Reform group in setting up the government. Before joining the White House, Shah led Google's global development initiatives for its philanthropy, Google.org, focusing on leveraging technology and information to help the world's poor. Sonal also has started and managed nonprofits. She is the cofounder of an international nonprofit, Indicorps, which offers fellowships for the Indian diaspora around the world to work on development projects in India. The fellowship invests in and builds the leadership of the diaspora to be able to solve problems even in the toughest of circumstances.
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May 2013 - Fenix Nonprofit Leaders visit the Centre for Nonprofit Management
The CNM hosted a group of nonprofit leaders from all over Sweden as part of the Fenix Programme coordinated by the nonprofit umbrella body, Ideell Arena, in Sweden. Participants learned about nonprofit organizing and its context in Ireland, and compared and contrasted the sector with their own. The two day programme was organized by Dr. Gemma Donnelly-Cox, CNM Director, and drew together third-sector leaders from Ireland.
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23 January 2013, Innovation Academy, Trinity College Dublin
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After studying architecture, Sascha Haselmayer began his career focusing on extreme urban conflict situations, particularly in Soweto, Caracas and Belfast. Seeing the problems here being tackled through activism based around inflexible ideologies, he co-founded Interlace-Invent, a consultancy service for cities looking for innovation. In this TCD Social Entrepreneurship Speaker Series presentation, Sascha will introduce his work and invite students, entrepreneurs and local partners to engage in a new age of service delivery and innovation in Irish cities and towns.
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I am making Vogue 8956 to wear to a wedding in a couple of weeks. Fabrics suggested for the pattern are: Taffeta, barathea, crepe, surah, dotted swiss, voile, organdie, cotton broadcloth, chambray, dimity, lawn, velveteen.
Issue #1: I am ignoring the suggested fabrics.
I am hell-bent on making the dress out of a beautiful piece of silk from Gorgeous Fabrics that Matt gave me for Valentine's Day. It's lovely and the colors suit me. The only problem is that the silk is not crisp like most of the fabrics suggested for the pattern. The weave a loose basketweave and the fabric is floppy. I don't think it's crisp enough for all those dozens (!) of pleats to really pop out. But then again, the pattern suggests crepe as a fabric, so surely it will work with a not-so-crisp fabric, right?
The typical suggestion to stabilize a loosely woven fabric is to underline it. (This is not the same as lining it!) The classic fabric for underlining is silk organza. This leads me to...
Issue #2: I am using a lightweight silk dupioni for underlining.
It's the same fiber and care requirements as the basketweave (both silk, both have survived my washing machine's gentlest cycle and the dryer on low with no issues - I tried test swatches first though). The dupioni has a little more body than the basketweave, but after being washed it's not too terribly crunchy. I found it in the most beautiful ocean blue at JoAnn's (on sale, plus my new ASG member discount!) so I went for it. I think it will stabilize the loose weave and make the inside beautiful without a lining. I'll be wearing Serious Undergarments* with a full slip and the fluffer, so a lining would be just too many layers of fabric I think.
I would love to be able to do this method of underlining and neatly finishing the seams at once, but that method does not lend itself to solving any potential problems created by...
Issue #3: I have not made a muslin to adjust the fit of this pattern.
I have made adjustments to the pattern pieces based on measurements, mostly by adding a few inches to the waist. That's right, I had to adjust all those pleats at the waist. My method was to extend all the pleat markings down from the waist a few inches, then redraw the waist line lower, at a point where the new circumference matches my measurements. Then I redrew the hem line at my preferred length. Fingers crossed!
Anybody want to place a bet on whether this project goes down in flames?
*For me, and for this project, that means a bra that brings me up to 36", plus a waist cincher that keeps my waist size consistent whether sitting or standing. I originally bought it to squeeze my post-baby fat into submission for special occasions, but I have found that it is very helpful for my posture, which makes me look and feel better in a nice dress. A boned waist cincher also allows me to reduce the amount of ease required at the waist to accommodate the belly fat roll that appears when I sit, so my vintage dresses fit more like they did back in the day when a sturdy foundation garment was typical. Also, Serious Undergarments make me feel foxy like a pin-up in a way that sweaty Spanx sausage casing never will. Totally worth it, and not that uncomfortable IMHO but your mileage may vary!


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A pond in a garden represents the feng shui element Water and as a feng shui symbol brings wealth and prosperity to the occupants of the house. A pond stocked with fish is ideal for bringing good fortune.
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The Red Ale from Marble Brewery in Albuquerque, New Mexico pours out a clear, deep amber in color with some tea colored, brownish hues, and is topped with a two finger, off-white, uniformly bubbled head that slowly reduces down to a thin film with a collar. On the nose, aromas of fresh, juicy hops, toffee, orange, grapefruit and a little bread. In the mouth, juicy and mouthwatering with lovely balance. Flavors of grapefruit, orange, toffee, cherry and a little grass. Medium bodied. Moderate carbonation. Sheets of lacing on the glass. Slick, somewhat creamy mouthfeel. The finish is long with the bitter hop flavors lasting the longest.
I've tried the IPA, Double IPA, Wildflower Wheat Ale and, now, the Red Ale from Marble Brewery and I have to say they make exceptional craft beers. The Red Ale has wonderful flavor, good balance and is very flavorful. If you like your red ales on the hoppy side this is a craft beer not to miss. Highly recommended.
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9th May 2002
Scientists sequence Nature's antibiotic factory
The genome sequence of Streptomyces coelicolor, one of the family of common soil bacteria that produce more than two thirds of the world's antibiotic medicines, is published in the journal Nature today.
Streptomyces are almost ubiquitous in the soils and are responsible for its familiar 'earthy' smell. The genome data, collected by British scientists from the John Innes Centre and The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, is already being used in research that will help develop new types of antibiotics, anticancer agents and other beneficial chemicals.
Dr Stephen Bentley, Project leader at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, said "At over eight and a half million base pairs it has the largest completely sequenced bacterial genome to date and has a staggering 7825 genes - about half as many as a fruit fly. It is also, like the genomes of flies and humans, a linear DNA molecule, whereas most bacterial genomes are circular."
New types of antibiotic are urgently needed to help counter the growing threat from so-called 'superbugs', such as MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), that are resistant to conventional treatments. Last month, heart surgery at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary was suspended after 13 patients in the cardiac unit were found to have MRSA. In 1992, 3 percent of blood poisoning cases were caused by MRSA. By 1999 that proportion had risen to 37 percent and by 2000 nearly 50 percent of cases were caused by the bug
"Remarkably, we are enormously dependent on this common soil bacterium - it produces more than two-thirds of the antibiotics we use today to fight infection, as well as other valuable medical chemicals such as anti-cancer agents," said Dr Stephen Bentley. "Analysis of the genome has brought valuable new information in the quest to make new antibiotics as well as bringing new insights into the evolution of bacterial chromosomes."
Streptomyces are harmless cousins of the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, leprosy and diphtheria. With the new sequence, many common features of all four genomes have been revealed and there is a real hope that studying these features in Streptomyces will provide new insights into these infamous diseases.
With 7,825 genes, Streptomyces coelicolor is the largest bacterial genome to be sequenced. The project began in 1997, cost £2 million and was funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and The Wellcome Trust.
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- The reseach is published today Thursday 9 May 2002 in Nature magazine.
- Streptomyces are an almost ubiquitous family of bacteria highly adapted to living in the soil - a nutritionally, physically and biologically complex and variable environment. The Streptomyces genome contains an unprecedented proportion of regulatory genes - predominantly those likely to be involved in responding to external stimuli and stresses.
- As well as being used to produce over two thirds of naturally derived antibiotics in current use, Streptomyces are used in the production of many other pharmaceuticals such as anti-tumour agents and immunosuppressants. In all, Streptomyces make over 6,000 different chemicals.
- Comparable genomes: Escherichia coli 4,000 genes, yeast 6,000 genes, fruit fly 13,000 genes, worm 18,000, thale cress 26,000 and human about 30,000 genes.
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text: Not really a vent I guess, but I still want to get it off my chest so here goes. Why is it that people only find out how much they are worth or how much they mean to people after they die? Why can't people be nicer and tell each other, genuinely, how much they mean to each other. Having read all the out-pouring with regards to Robin Williams today on his tragic suicide, I wonder if he truly knew how much he had touched people. There have been the most amazing and beautiful tributes to him, I wish he could read them, but they're a day too late. I think we should all value each other more, don't wait for it to be too late, be nice to one another today, let people know what they mean to you, don't hold back or be shy, make someone realise their worth. Thats it, vent over. RIP Robin Williams, thanks for all the laughs you gave us.


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Sharapova Retires In Rome Due To Illness
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Djokovic Hopes Murray Has Speedy Recovery
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Brooklyn Magazine has just posted an in depth article about Duff's on their web site - Click on the photo of the car for a link to it
Inside Duffs Bar, Home to Brooklyns Metalheads and A Piece of New Yorks Music History
Check our bud Metal Mark and his interview with SOILWORK, conducted at the bar during the band's listening party:
We are beyond saddened to report that Shane, long time friend and former Duff's/Bellevue employee, passed away Friday afternoon. Final arrangements have not been made yet. Those wishing to attend/send flowers, or perhaps make a donation to charity in Shane's name, please email firstname.lastname@example.com for further information. If you can't do any of the above, pour yourself a tumbler of Beam, crank up some Johnny Cash, and have a drink for Shane instead. He would approve.
Photos of 2015 Rockstar Mayhem headliners SLAYER have been posted in the photo gallery HERE
Photos of KING DIAMOND's blistering live show at the 2015 Rockstar Mayhem Tour have been uploaded HERE
New photos have been uploaded from last week's SLAYER show at The Paramount Theater in Long Island, view the album HERE
TONIGHT, starting at 2 minutes to midnight (natch), we will be giving away Iron Maiden koozies with the purchase of a can of TROOPER beer. A rep from Robinson's Brewery will be on hand with other free Maiden/Trooper swag as well. This is, of course, is a 21 years of age and over promotion.
Our 1990 Cadillac Hearse took home first place last Saturday at the 33rd annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade car show. The vehicle won in the unmodified/post 1964 category( it was the 3rd time one of the bar's vehicles took home a first place trophy at The Mermaid Parade).
Check out this vh1.com bit on metal mixes by our buddy & God Forbid shredder (and former Duff's bartender) Doc Coyle. Doc goes into what it take to make his "Duff's Mix", an regularly updated fixture on the bar's jukebox. Doc, who now lives in California, no longer works at the bar due to the commute, but as you will read, he is still "in the mix":The Art Of Making The Perfect Metal Mixtape - VH1
A huge THANKS to everyone who purchased a Peter Steele shirt in our annual fundraiser. We raised $2330 this year, a record for us. That's alotta critters saved -The big guy undoubtedly would be proud of his fans.
Anyone who wants to donate to The North Shore Animal League may do so here: North Shore Animal League America
On Saturday April 11th we will be hosting our annual Peter Steele tribute night. The night has become a yearly event where Peter's fans, friends, and family gather to celebrate all things Peter. Each year we also produce a limited edition shirt, which is sold at the bar and online - 100% of the proceeds from the shirt go to The North Shore Animal League, an animal rescue that Peter was fond of. The shirts can be ordered exclusively online from The Boneyard Rock Shop Webstore. You can also contribute to The North Shore Animal League directly * HERE *. We hope you will help us keep Peter's memory alive by joining us on the 11th, or donating to The NSAL directly in Peter's name.
Why donate ?? (From NYBC):
From organ transplants to heart surgeries, todays advanced medical care relies on blood transfusions. When one person donates a unit of blood, it can be separated into individual components to save multiple lives. Blood donors like you help meet the daily transfusion needs of cancer and surgery patients, accident and burn victims, newborns and mothers delivering babies, AIDS and sickle cell anemia patients, and many more.
As always, all folks who attempt to give blood will receive a FREE Duff's blood drive event shirt (pictured). The blood drive will be held outside the bar in the bloodmobile, and will run from 6 PM to approximately 10 PM. Find out more at NYBC's web site ~HERE~
Join us this Saturday, January 24th, for the mother of all anniversary parties (at least until next year). 2015 marks our sweet 16th year of rockin' New York City. Thank YOU for supporting Duff's and making this milestone possible. Friends, new and old, we hope you will join us on this special occasion.
Another Dimebag guitar raffle is in the books - This year the winner is Brian Hernandez from Queens. We raised $580 for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a favorite charity of Dimebag Darrell. Once again, thanks to everyone who participated for a good cause, and if you didn't win, there is always next year !! You can contribute and find out more about the Save The Music Foundation here: VH1 Save The Music Foundation
Photos from Slayer's 2014 Fall tour have been uploaded HERE
On Halloween night, naturally, we made a new addition to the bar - A custom made Peter Steele Type O Negative replica bass. The instrument was a gift from our buddy Chuck Thibaut, who drove 10 hours on Halloween Day to make sure it arrived on the 31st, a day that had a lot of significance for Peter. The bass was hand built to the exact specifications of the original instrument, and no detail was spared. Fully functional, it can be taken out and plugged right in. Peter's sister and other family members were on hand as well, helping to make it a very special Halloween.
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Brooklyn Award Program Honors the Achievement
BROOKLYN August 28, 2014 -- Duff's Brooklyn has been selected for the 2014 Best of Brooklyn Award in the Dive Bars category by the Brooklyn Award Program.
Each year, the Brooklyn Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Brooklyn area a great place to live, work and play.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2014 Brooklyn Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Brooklyn Award Program and data provided by third parties.
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The Brooklyn Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Brooklyn area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.
The Brooklyn Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.
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The very talented Shuhei Tomiyama, dropped off this custom made Type O Negative Russian nesting doll (also know as a Matryoshka doll) at the bar this week. Shuhei is in town once again visiting from Japan, and always stops by with something cool/interesting for us. You can check out Shuhei on twitter: @asagaoshuhel or look him up on facebook. Thanks Buddy !!
We recently acquired a new hearse for the bar - A 1990 Cadillac Brougham (coach builder: Federal). We are the second owner, as the car had been in funeral service since new at a funeral home in Winston- Salem, North Carolina. The vehicle has 19,000 original miles, and will remain stock - at least for the time being . You can check out photos of the hearse, as well as other "company cars" from over the years in the web site's "Rides" gallery, HERE
The Boneyard Rock Shop now has in stock the latest Duff's shirt - The front was designed by our good friend Forest, with the classic alcohol abuse logo on the back. FREE shipping on all domestic orders. Check out the Boneyard and the all other cool Rock/Metal merch they carry here: Boneyard Rock Shop (You can find Duff's under the ARTISTS section)
Check out http://skullsnbones.com/ and our bud Metal Mark's interview with the legends, JUDAS PRIEST
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On behalf of North Shore Animal League, we would once again like to thank everyone who participated by purchasing a 2014 Peter Steele tribute shirt.
Join us Tuesday, April 29th for the listening/release party for "VAE VICTIS", the Megaforce Records debut of New York City's very own IKILLYA.
From our buds at Metalsucks.net:
"Awesome news: one of MetalSucks favorite unsigned bands is no longer unsigned! Not only have IKILLYA signed with Megaforce Records Incorporated, but theyve also completed their new album, Vae Victis (its Latin for woe unto the conquered). The latest offering from New Yorks own kings of thrashy, groove-laden, no bullshit heavy fuckin metal will come out April 29, and can now be pre-ordered here. MetalSucks has heard Vae Victis, and we can assure you, its IKILLYAs finest hour. If youre into bands like Pantera, The Haunted and Lamb of God and youre not listening to IKILLYA, you are missing out big time!"
"To celebrate the announcement, IKILLYA are now giving away their last album, Recon, for FREE right here. Yes, free!!! This is a great chance to get on board with one of metals best lesser-known gems."
Saturday, April 12th is going to be our annual Peter Steele tribute night at the bar. It's an informal gathering of Peter's fan's, and his band and family members have also dropped in to visit on this night. We'll be playing all of Peter's music and remembering the big guy in a civilized manner (the civilized part would be much to his chagrin I imagine). We'll also be selling a Peter tribute shirt (image below), with his family's permission, with all proceeds to go to The North Shore Animal League.
Friday April 11th we will be hosting a listening/release party at the bar for the highly anticipated second full length release from TRIPTYKON. Come out and hang with us as we crank up what is very likely to be a strong candidate for album of year. Yes, it is that good. No cover, 21+ with ID, more details below.
Join us next Monday for the (rescheduled) Black Label Society release and listening party for their new disc "CATACOMBS OF THE VATICAN". We will have vinyl, DVD/Blu-ray, and signed CD booklets for giveaways. The party starts at 10 PM, no cover, 21 years old and up only, ID required.
Join us this Saturday for East Coast release/listening party for "THIS IS YOUR LIFE" the Ronnie James Dio tribute album. We will have CD giveaways as well as killer custom two sided shirts to give away. 100% of the proceeds from the album go to The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, so get out there and buy a copy or two !!! (Album street date: Tuesday April 1st)
Our buddy Phil, a self professed regular guy in NYC, and a very cool guy in NYC for sure, has posted a blog about annual blood drive:
On Thursday, February 6th, we'll be hosting our 5th annual blood drive in conjunction with The New York Blood Center. The blood drive starts at 6:30 PM so please try to get there early (the drive runs until 11 PM), and bring identification with photo or signature. All donors will be served complimentary refreshments and will receive a free Duff's blood drive t shirt (shirt image is below). Find out more about the New York Blood Center, including donor eligibility requirements here:
Welcome to New York Blood Center
Facebook invite page: https://www.facebook.com/events/593039104106363/
"Donating blood is literally giving the gift of life. Each day, patients in our regions need close to 2,000 people a day to roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life. There is simply no substitute for voluntarily donated blood. Without volunteer donors, our community would not have an adequate community blood supply."
Congratulations to Tommy Serocki of Mastic New York - He is the 2013 winner of our 9th annual Dean Dimebag guitar raffle.
The proceeds of the raffle, $640, was sent off Monday morning to The VH1 Save The Music Foundation in memory of Dimebag Darrell Abbott.
Our thanks to Dean Guitars, John C., and of course, everyone who participated this year. You can get more information on the Save The Music Foundation HERE


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The mind is a complicated and a still very much unknown entity. The earliest conceptions of the mind didn't even have it placed in the brain, instead it was very much separate from the body. This is of course all very silly, the only possibility is that the mind wholly and completely resides in the neural system and that system is responsible for every aspect of the mind, from perception, to language, and even for experiencing the presence of a higher power.
With all of these misperceptions of the mind it isn't surprising that people could think that this soul of ours could interact with other minds, so much so that they could actually communicate with each other. Among all of the psychic phenomena Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) has had the longest and most fruitful history of experimentation, so successful in fact that a number of psychology departments have divisions or faculty members studying this phenomena as well as the military and CIA spending millions of dollars training psychic spies during the cold war. This was also the job of the Ghost Busters before they got fired from their academic positions and entered the ghost extermination business. Some of these researchers (not just in the movies) even have evidence to 'prove' that ESP exists!
The most common method to study ESP is by using a Ganzfeld experiment. This experiment usually consists of placing half of a ping pong ball over each eye and shining a colored light onto it in order to create a single color visual field which essentially deprives the subject of useful vision (note that this is different than making a room dark since the eyes/brain are actually being stimulated). Pink or White noise is also played to the ESP receiving subject to accomplish the same goal as the visual noise – to put them in a state of isolation, readying them to receive psychic messages. Once this person is in the correct receiving state a person in another room will be given an image and asked to mentally transmit it to the receiver. This might go a little something like this:
Clearly Billy Murray isn't using proper experimental protocols but you get the point ?
Once the image has been transmitted to the receiver they come out of the room and are given a set of 4 images and asked which one they 'saw'. This would mean that if a bunch of subjects all guessed then they should only get it 25% of the time. This sounds pretty straight forward right?
A meta analysis of all of the studies using a similar (but not necessarily identical) experimental method attained a 37% hit rate which was a statistically significant effect suggesting that people were able to more successfully detect a target after receiving ESP. Or course with the way science works and especially over something like parapsychology, many people objected to both the methods and data analysis. Out of laziness here are the critiques from Wikipedia:
There are several common criticisms of some or all of the Ganzfeld experiments:
Isolation – Richard Wiseman and others argue that not all of the studies used soundproof rooms, so it is possible that when videos were playing, the experimenter (or even the receiver) could have heard it, and later given involuntary cues to the receiver during the selection process.[19] However, Dean Radin argues that ganzfeld studies which did use soundproof rooms had a number of "hits" similar to those which did not.[1] (Radin 1997: 77-89)
Randomization – When subjects are asked to choose from a variety of selections, there is an inherent bias to choose the first selection they are shown. If the order in which they are shown the selections is randomized each time, this bias will be averaged out. The randomization procedures used in the experiment have been criticized for not randomizing satisfactorily.[20]
The psi assumption – The assumption that any statistical deviation from chance is evidence for telepathy is highly controversial, and often compared to the God of the gaps argument. Strictly speaking, a deviation from chance is only evidence that either this was a rare, statistically unlikely occurrence that happened by chance, or something was causing a deviation from chance. Flaws in the experimental design are a common cause of this, and so the assumption that it must be telepathy is fallacious. This does not rule out, however, that it could be telepathy.
ESP and parapsychology in general has largely died out in reputable academic departments such as Princeton, where they did experiments that went a little bit like this:
the study participant would sit in front of an electronic box the size of a toaster oven, which flashed a random series of numbers just above and just below 100. Staff members instructed the person to simply "think high" or "think low" and watch the display. After thousands of repetitions — the equivalent of coin flips — the researchers looked for differences between the machine's output and random chance.
Analyzing data from such trials, the PEAR team concluded that people could alter the behavior of these machines very slightly, changing about 2 or 3 flips out of 10,000. If the human mind could alter the behavior of such a machine, Dr. Jahn argued, then thought could bring about changes in many other areas of life — helping to heal disease, for instance, in oneself and others.
Of course there are still a number of departments doing ESP research here and there, but now mainly trying to prove that it is complete and absolute junk science. Most recently a group from Harvard University have attempted to demonstrate through fMRI that ESP in fact does not have any effect on the brain. In this study recently published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience the researchers developed a new method.
To study whether or not ESP exists, Moulton and Kosslyn presented participants with two types of visual stimuli: ESP stimuli and non-ESP stimuli. These two types of stimuli were identical with one exception: ESP stimuli were not only presented visually, but also were presented telepathically, clairvoyantly, and precognitively to participants.
To present stimuli telepathically, the researchers showed the photographs to the participants' identical twin, relative, romantic partner, or friend, who was seated in another room. To present stimuli clairvoyantly, the researchers displayed the photographs on a distant computer screen. And to present stimuli precognitively, the researchers showed participants the photographs again in the future.
Of course they found absolutely no indications that the brain was changing in any way during the telepathic transmission conditions. But hey, you can't disprove something like this, after all you can never affirm the null hypothesis. And anyway who knows maybe they didn't happen to get people with high ESP skills like Shelley Batts from Retrospectacle who claims she is a super psychic – although I'm hesitant to believe her. She did find the Ghost Busters video though so maybe she's got some abilities.
So does ESP exist? No…there's no good evidence for it, but the way hypothesis testing is setup we'll never ever know for sure. If you still think ESP exists you could always head over to this page and download this program to test your skills.


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How to Make Sure Your Rabbit Has the Best Life You Can Give It
Do you really want to know if your bunny is having the best life possible? Do you want to make sure that he/she's happy? Read on to find out how to truly care for your rabbit.
1Before you even buy your bunny, make sure you can care for him. This is vital - every year, particularly around Easter, thousands of rabbits are carelessly abandoned once the "new bunny sheen" has gone. Make sure you are willing to pay for all the things a bunny will need. Remember, it's not just food and water; every day, your rabbit will need attention and friendship, exercise, stimulating toys, and more.Ad
2Make sure your bunny has attention throughout the day. If you won't be there most of the time, either reconsider getting a rabbit or make sure he has a friend, such as another rabbit. Guinea pigs are not ideal, as the rabbit may bully them, scaring the poor little piggy. Make sure when you have a child hold the rabbit, make sure they don't drop it!
3Make sure everyone in the family wants a rabbit.It's not really fair for anyone if your father absolutely detests rabbits.
4Make sure he will get stimulation, playtime and exercise every day. It's no good thinking "Oh I'll do it tomorrow" because your bunny needs attention now. He has no concept of tomorrow, or yesterday, or later - he lives in the here and now. Besides, a bored bunny is an unhappy bunny, and an unhappy bunny is an unhealthy bunny. Rabbits are wonderful to play with.
5Make sure you are willing to work on building a bond with him.It will take a while. Rabbits are incredibly shy little creatures and at times you may think it's not worth it - but the moment when bunny finally licks your hand is a magical sensation, and it will suddenly be every bit worth it.
6Make sure you are aware of all his needs. He needs food, water, exercise, play, stimulation, grooming, medications, friendship and a good home. Also, make sure you are aware that he/she may well need a lot of medication. Vaccinations, spaying/neutering and check-ups are essential. Yes, you may want a lot of cute little baby bunnies, but it's not worth it. Uncastrated male bunnies will be aggressive, territorial and spray everywhere, and female bunnies will probably have several litters a year if allowed to come in contact with uncastrated male rabbit, as well as the added health risks. Vaccinations are usually needed, however, if you live in a country where rabies is not present, that isn't so important, though vaccinations against other conditions should be researched. Rabbits in the UK must be vaccinated against myxomatosis and VHD annually.
7Get used to characteristics and routines. If they ever change, take him to a vet, as rabbits usually show very little sign of being ill until it is too late. Rabbits, having evolved as prey animals, are very reluctant about revealing weaknesses, as such bunnies would have been killed by predators fairly quickly, so the slightest change may be indicative of a problem.
8Research, research, research! Make sure you know what temperatures are best for rabbits, what hay is safest, what equipment is necessary, what the measurements and features of the hutch should be, and far, far more.Ad
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- Before going to pick the rabbit up let him/her sniff you first.
- Rabbits can do the most amusing things, like walking all over your keyboard.
- If they do binkies, be sure to be happy about it and record it on a camera, it's so cute!
- Make sure you are prepared for this.
- Don't ever let your bunny out of its cage unless everything is "rabbit proof"
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Boehmer is the first restaurant by Toronto chef Paul Boehmer (ex. Ultra Supper Club, Spoke Club) and finally he has a place he can let his cooking do the talking. Still, food is just half the story here - with the impressively designed space and luscious line-up of cocktails garnering well deserved attention.
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A bill to make it easier in Colorado to convict people of driving high on marijuana hung by a thread today in a House committee, before the panel approved it by a single vote.
State Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, a Sterling Republican who voted against an identical proposal last year, sat silently for nearly a minute when called on to cast his vote. He then voted yes, while revealing he doesn't really support the bill.
"I have issues with the bill," Sonnenberg said before voting. "The truth is I think it needs a full hearing in front of the house. ... I had made the commitment to make sure that hearing happens."
In addition to the intrigue with Sonnenberg, Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, passed when first called on to vote. Called on again after all other votes had been cast, he, too, voted yes.
The climactic vote provided unexpected drama to a hearing on a proposal that easily cleared the House last year. The bill would make it illegal to drive with more than a certain amount of THC, the psychoactive chemical in marijuana, in your bloodstream.
The debate primarily centers on whether the bill's proposed amount — 5 nanograms per milliliter of blood — is too low and would cause sober drivers to be convicted. Supporters say the most reliable research concludes the vast majority of people would be stoned at that level.
But opponents say some people might not be, leading to near-certain convictions of impaired driving when they're not impaired. People uncertain of how much THC in their blood would not have any practical way to test it, unlike with alcohol.
"You really can't be sure every time you step in your car if you're going to be convicted as a result of it," Rep Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, said.
Bill supporters said the goal of the bill is to send a message to marijuana users to err on the side of caution. They say the state has seen an explosion of stoned drivers that has coincided with the rise in medical-marijuana patients.
Thomas Raynes, the head of the Colorado District Attorney's Council, allowed that some "outliers" might not be stoned at 5 ng — similar to alcohol and the limits set in law for it.
"We don't make legislation to protect every single person from a possible outcome," Raynes said. "We make it as a public policy. We want people to think."
The bill next heads to the House Appropriations Committee.
John Ingold: 303-954-1068 or email@example.com


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CINCINNATI (MarketWatch) — Despite geopolitical cross currents, the U.S. markets' technical backdrop remains firmly bullish.
Consider that the S&P 500 Index has notched its latest all-time high this week, confirming its primary uptrend.
Before detailing the U.S. markets' wider view, the S&P 500's hourly chart highlights the past two weeks.
As illustrated, the "Ukraine-induced" pullback was directionally sharp, though it inflicted limited damage. The S&P closed Monday at 1,846.
With Tuesday's strong start, the S&P is challenging all-time highs.
Meanwhile, the Dow industrials' backdrop is similar.
Consider that the index closed Monday at 16,168, matching an inflection point at the November peak, better illustrated on the daily chart.
And the Nasdaq Composite's backdrop is admittedly jagged, though still technical.
The index closed Monday at 4,277 — matching its breakout point, detailed last week — and has rallied from support in Tuesday's early action.
Widening the view to six months adds perspective.
On this wider view, the Nasdaq has maintained notable support at its breakout point — the January peak.
The specific level holds at 4,246, and its path of least resistance points firmly higher barring a violation of this area.
Moving to the Dow, its backdrop remains weaker, though the index has also maintained first support.
Two technical areas should be familiar:
- Dow support at the November peak of 16,175.
- The Dow's 50-day moving average, currently 16,159
The index closed Monday at 16,168 — matching support — and has rallied sharply from this area with Tuesday's strong start.
And the S&P 500's wider view highlights the U.S. markets' headline technical test.
The S&P 1,850 area remains a major inflection point, and technically defines the immediate bull-bear battleground.
A close at Tuesday's early levels would confirm its uptrend.
The bigger picture
With Tuesday's strong start, an already distinctly bullish technical backdrop has strengthened. (See Monday's review.)
Consider the following:
Starting with the small-caps, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF IWM, -1.37% notched all-time highs last week.
By comparison, this week's "Ukraine-induced" pullback has been orderly, inflicting limited technical damage.
Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P MidCap 400's MDY, -0.96% backdrop is stronger.
In its case, the index rallied to record territory last week, and has maintained first support at its breakout point.