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'Mad Men' was tops in Drama Series and '30 Rock' was tops in Comedy Series. There was something new honored, Best New Series was 'Modern Family,' but seeing how the category makes new a requirement, it's not that shocking that it won.
However, in the episodic categories, for individual shows, there were was variance. The pilot of 'Modern Family' won in a tie with '30 Rock' for the episode 'Apollo, Apollo.' And the two part episode of 'House' -- 'Broken, Part 1 and Part 2' -- overcame all the 'Mad Men' nominees to take the WGA prize.
All My Children hires two new head writers
ABC Daytime prez Brian Frons, was effusive in praising the writers, saying, "David and Donna are the perfect team to bring new ideas to All My Children while remaining true to its core by telling stories with a focus on the integrity of the show's history, its characters and families on the canvas." It helps that Donna actually began her soap writing career at AMC, working directly with the show's creator, Agnes Nixon.
WGA to honor Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry David
The actual award is called the Paddy Chayevsky Laurel award for television, and Larry has most definitely earned the recognition. Seinfeld remains a masterpiece of character and comedy with or without a plot. The very nothingness of Seinfeld made it historic television. It was a show that NBC nearly canceled because the suits didn't get it (what a shock!), then went on to become America's favorite half-hour. Twenty years later, Seinfeld is embedded in the psyche of pop culture. Not bad for a nothing kind of show.
Best TV of the '00s: Late Night Moments
More of our best of the decade coverage, which started on Tuesday. You can read the other posts at the link above. Here, we talk about the funniest or most surprising late night moments of the last ten years.
In the past decade, late night shows continued to bloom in popularity. However, some of our favorite late night shows were shuffled around while some got new hosts.
No matter what network executives decided to do to the line up of US late night shows, their hosts and guest stars gave us plenty fantastic, OMG!, and WTF? moments that generated tons of watercooler talks and forum discussion threads.
Below are some of the best late night moments of the past decade as chosen by some of the TV Squad bloggers. We realize there are tough choices in this category, so we hope you'll add your own favorites in the comments section below.
Harlan Ellison bests CBS Paramount over 42 year-old Star Trek episode
After all, CBS Paramount has done very, very well with that original Star Trek episode. It's regarded as -- and is -- the all-time best show in the entire original ST canon. Ironically, Ellison never liked what Roddenberry and company had done with his script.
WGA strike gives rise to new web series
The months long Writers Guild of America strike that began November 1 of 2007 touched off a storm from which Hollywood still hasn't recovered. It slowed not only the production of new TV shows but the purchase and development of fresh material. The jury is still out on whether the settlement agreement that ended it all accomplish much for writers -- or merely set-up another strike in 2011.
Reports say, during the work stoppage, a group of top-shelf TV creators decided to step out of the traditional production model and develop material just for the web.
SAG ratifies new contract to avoid yet another Hollywood strike
Guild members voted 78% in favor of the new agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP), despite calls by hard-line union members who urged actors to vote "no" and force continued negotiations.
It's clear that two huge factors in the SAG approval were general labor strife fatigue and the struggling economy.
Top TV Stories of 2008: The writers' strike and its aftermath
2008 was a strange one for television. Not because of the intense political and economic coverage, or the 27000 hours of Olympic telecasts, or the fact that Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul held back from killing each other for yet another season. No, the reason for the strangeness was that, at the beginning of the year, the schedule was a bit disjointed. This was thanks to the lengthy writers' strike.
Lasting from early November 2007 until February and costing up to two billion dollars, the WGA strike did something that previous labor disputes had not done to TV in the past: it changed the face of television. These were not cosmetic changes that reverted back to normal once the strike ended. These were changes that altered television as we now it and set the stage for its very uncertain future.
The Simpsons leads WGA Award nominees
Did the success of The Simpson's Movie really re-energize the show's creative team that much? It's been years since I watched The Simpsons regularly, or even quoted the show in conversation with my friends. I figured its best days were behind it, but maybe I was wrong. The few eps I caught last season were pretty hit-and-miss. I wasn't too impressed with the Departed spoof, "The Debarted," but I really dug watching Homer invent grunge music in "That '90s Show." Were all the following eps as good as that one?
The WGA also nominated four episodes of The Simpsons in the category of best animation broadcast. Needless to say, I'll probably be tuning in when the series returns with fresh eps next year. Click through for a list of more WGA TV nominees.
It's the WGA versus American Idol
They're calling it the Truth Tour and it begins with a Wednesday morning press conference in front of WGA headquarters following by a set of fake auditions at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, where auditions are held for the actual American Idol. They call it "the version they don't want you to see".
Another result of the writers' strike
Participating television (and movie) writers include Lester Lewis (The Office), Rob Kutner (The Daily Show), Stephen E. de Souza (Die Hard), Karen Harris (General Hospital) and Ron Corcillo (Malcolm in the Middle). Acting talent involved with the programming include Bob Newhart, Timothy Dalton and Kristen Wiig.
Should viewers be told about product integration in shows?
Interesting piece over at Nikki Finke's site. While everyone is concentrating on a possible actors strike (the deadline is Monday for SAG to make an agreement), there's another little controversy going on. The Writers Guild of America West has asked the FCC to look into the ever-increasing habit of product integration in network shows. Not only does the WGA want to see the use of products on television eased up, which the FCC is already looking into, they also want to go one step further and make viewers fully aware that they are seeing an ad.
And how would the networks do that?
Sit Down, Shut Up writers stand up and walk out
And you thought that all that business with the WGA strike was over.
The writers for the new animated FOX show Sit Down, Shut Up have walked out, saying they were misled by Sony Pictures. They thought that under the agreement reached a few months ago they would be represented by the Writer's Guild of America but Sony actually has them covered under the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Under their rules, writers don't get all those things they fought for, including new media (online, DVD, etc) money or even residuals.
South Park: Canada On Strike! - VIDEO
(S12E04) The South Park guys are going after the Writer's Guild of America, and it's about time.
Trey Parker and Matt Stone are not members of any of the unions, and they negotiated Internet profit-sharing before it became an issue for the WGA. They have also remained consistent with their dislike of the Hollywood creative elite (including actors and writers, although they are both) and their willingness to take a different viewpoint than the popular media.
ABC has lots of new episodes scheduled; Lost moves to 10 PM
ABC has announced that Samantha Who?, their most promising new sitcom of the season, will be returning with six new episodes on Monday, April 7 (at 9:30). But maybe the network's biggest news is a time shift. Starting April 24, Lost will commence five new episodes at 10:00, rather than 9:00. Also on April 24, Ugly Betty and Grey's Anatomy both return with five new episodes each.
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About Mahan Tyagi Baba Jumdevji
Mahan Tyagi Baba Jumdevji was born on 3 April 1921 near Golibar Square at Nagpur(Maharashtra). He was born in Halba community. His family was very poor and he was raised by his father "Vithoba" and mother "Saraswati".
His childhood was very difficult considering his family's poor financial conditions.He had four brothers namely 1. Balkrushna 2. Narayana 3. Jaageba and 4. Maroti. He was born as fourth child of his parents.Mahan Tyagi Baba Jumdevji himself used to sell the fabric in the market. Though this job was frustrating, tiresome and could generate only a small amount that hardly satisfied his household needs, he was much content and happy.He was employed by a jewellary shop owner for some time and later he worked as a contractor at NMC.Mahan tyagi Baba Jumdevji was a well known traditional wrestler. He was very famous as "Jumman Pehalwan" in local public. He had won many wrestling events. Because of his financially poor background, Baba Jumdevji studied only upto 4th standard. He always had this grief that he could not study further in his life. But he did not want the same to happen with his children, hence even in poor financial conditions, he left no stone unturned in teaching his childrens. He mortgaged his and his brother Maroti's house (with Maroti's consent) and funded engineering of Mano, his son and then sent him to USA for Ph. D. Today, his son is very much famous as Dr. Mano Thubrikar.
Mahan tyagi Baba Jumdevji used to love every individual in his family. His little brother Maroti had very special place in his life and Baba liked him very much. Maroti also was very obedient and deeply attached to Baba Jumdevji. Sakhubai (wife of Maroti) and Varanasibai (wife of Baba Jumdevji) were very friendly to each other. Also, they never fought, never had any disagreement and lived with each other merrily.To bring happiness and satisfaction to his family, he attained a state of nirvana. He achieved enlightenment. When he saw that there were many unhappy and unsatisfied people in country, he shared with them the blessings which he found during enlightenment and worked towards betterment of such unpriviledge people. Similarly, he formed many organisations and founded "Manav Dharma" to benefit and secure life of poor and uneducated people. People belonging to "Manav Dharma" are called as "Sevak".
Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji had a huge family. He had four brothers and three sisters. They all lived together initially but separated with changing time and situations. He was married to "Varanasi Bai". She was a sister of Somaji Burde, a well known personality in "Khapa". First child of Baba was a girl named "Kamala" but she died very early because of chicken pox. His second child was a boy named "Mano". Baba Jumdevji strived hard to teach him and sent him to USA for higher studies. His son Mano is now known as Dr. Mano Thubrikar. Dr. Mano Obtained his B.E. Degree metallurgy and Materials science from Nagpur University, he obtained his M.S. in same field form New York University and His Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. He has been on various high positions of many organizations and he had also taught many students.
Dr. Mano Thubrikar is married to "Sudhatai". She is the third daughter of Shree Balaji Patekar, an eminent freedom fighter residing at Bardi, Nagpur. Dr. Mano has two children and they also are very well educated. First child of Dr. Mano is "Vaishali" and second child is "Vishal". Vaishali is a post-graduate and has a degree in M.Sc. (Maths). She is happily married to Mr. Sameer Wadke, an M.B.A graduate having his own business at America. Vishal is a doctor and medical practitioner working at one of the best hospitals in America.
Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji immensely loved his family. He never let his brothers go away from him. But he was more attached to his small brother "Maroti Rao Thubrikar". He always stayed with Maroti Rao in one house. Families of Baba and Maroti Rao stayed together and helped each other in every complex situation. Both the families never quarreled. Similarly, Maroti Rao and his family always did whatever Baba Said.
Affectionately Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji was called as "Daaji" and Maatoshri Varanasi Bai was called as "Daadamaai" by their family members.
Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji was born to a Knitter and financially poor family. He saw many tragic moments in his life. His family members were very which Baba Jumdevji never liked. He used to do his family business of knitting and he also worked for a jeweller. Later in his life, he worked at Municipal corporation for some years as Civil contractor. He was very very hard-working. He knew how to support his family and family members also treated him with respect. Though he was born as 4th child to his parents, he was fondly called as "Daaji" by every individual in his family. Baba Jumdevji was a very famous wrestler and was referred as "Jumman Pahalwan" by local people. Baba used to take care of his family and treated everyone with equality. His whole family supported him fully and he did his best to make his family happy and content. Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji attained the blessing of god and when he freed his family from sorrow, he distributed this blessings to his Sevaks to make their life content and blissful. He played important role in giving his son higher education and sending him to US, for which he had to mortgage his family home.
Mahan tyagi Baba Jumdevji had founded many organisations for his people, known as "Sevak", to improve their social, financial and educational state. He worked very hard, day and night to form his organisations. He never cared about his health and had starved many times. His only goal was to help human beings. He always cared about his Sevaks and worked on ways to improve their life both economically and educationally.
He founded various organisations as follows:
- Parampujya Parmatma Ek Sevak Mandal, Timki, Nagpur(4 December 1969)
- Parmatma Ek Sevak Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited, Nagpur(4 December 1976)
- Parampujya Parmatma Ek Graahak bhandar, Nagpur(4 June 1976)
- Parampujya Parmatma Ek Sahakari Dugdha(Milk) Sanstha, Salai Mendha(1 October 1978)
- Parampujya Parmatma Ek Sahakari Dugdha(Milk) Sanstha, Dyop(1 February 1981)
- Parampujya Parmatma Ek Sarvajanik Dawakhana, Nagpur(29 June 1989)
- Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji Ugamsthan Sanstha, Timki, Nagpur
All the organisations that Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji formed never had Baba jumdevji or his family members on any official positions. He gave preference to his Sevaks. But today, all the organisations that Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji formed are out of operation or defunct. Our Sevaks are solely responsible for this condition.
The movement started by Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji has now came to a halt. Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji struggled though out his life and gave everything possible to the Sevaks but now, the same Sevak is interrupting Baba Jumdevji's great work for humanity. When his son Dr. Mano Thubrikar came to Nagpur, he was stunned and heartbroken to this unexpected scenario. Regardless of that, with strong belief in the fundamentals of Manav Dharma Dr. Mano Thubrikar founded Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji Ugamsthan Sanstha. This organisation solves many monetary and social problems of Sevak like educations of children and marriage of girls.
Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji inspired his superstitious and discontent family members to live happy and prosperous life with the help of God's blessings. When Baba noticed that there are many unfortunate and unhappy people in the society, Baba euphorically passed around God's blessing. All the members of family have adopted the principles of Baba's teaching and are leading their lives under the auspices of God's blessing.
When Baba Jumdevji was engaged in the process of seeking God's blessing, all family members supported him totally with great enthusiasm. Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji previously lived in small palace, called as "Thubrikar Palace" near Golibar Square, Nagpur. But, when the number of family members increased, his father "Vithoba" bought the house at Timki (Current place housing "Ugamsthan"). This house was haunted and hence his family members were very tired and afraid. Water pots used to fall and loom used to work automatically. With one whistling sounds, one living person died. If a small child was sleeping, ants surround child without any reason. The house at Timki was 2 storeys and reflection of a person was found to go up from ground floor to second floor periodically. Because of this, all family members were completely under depression and they all tried their best to eliminate this problem. They called up Pandits, carried out rituals, but they never got the actual relief. This made them financially poor and their health diminished with daily increase in stress. All known practices to get relief were tried but all were in vain. Apart from all these, some property related matter was in court of law adding extra financial burden on family. With no money and no satisfaction, all family members lost their faith. The main reason behind seeking God's blessing was to ensure peace and harmony within family.
One day when Baba Jumdevji and Maroti were working on handloom in presence of family members, a person came and said, "Your house is so haunted then why don't you try to sanctify it." The same person told Baba to go to a Tantrik near Mouda city. To test this possibility, Baba Jumdevji, his elder brother Narayana and Jagobaji headed towards Mouda. On their way to Mouda, they accidentally met an unknown person. His name was "Bhagwan". He greeted Baba and requested to visit his home. But Baba told Bhagwan that he has to meet the Tantrik to solve his problems. Then Bhagwan asked Baba about his problems. Baba told all the things that had happened. Then Bhagwan told Baba Jumdevji to not to go to Tantrik because that Tantrik was deceiving and will do nothing but con him. Bhagwan also told Baba Jumdevji that if Baba listen to his words and follows the same, then only his life will be happy. Bhagwan said that he has a Mantra and if Baba could successfully perform the rituals, then his family will lead happy life. He also warned Baba that the ritual was very difficult and the person performing the ritual may lose his mental balance or die. Bhagwan told all the intricate details of the ritual to Baba and his brothers. Baba saw some potential in this ritual and thought of performing it. Since Baba had done so much things in past, he was ready to do one more thing to get back the peace and harmony of his family. There was a distinct shine and hope on Baba's face on that day.
Baba and his brothers came back home happily without meeting the Tantrik and in a family meeting they described the ritual told by Bhagwan. He asked all his brothers if anyone of them was ready to perform the ritual. Some one has to perform the task. As warned by Bhagwan, if not performed in correct order, the performer of ritual may die or lose his sense. Hence, none of them wanted to perform the ritual. Baba asked his three elder brothers again but they were not ready. Baba did not ask his small brother Maroti as he was very young. At this point of time, Baba decided that he will perform the ritual. He asked his brother's family members that if in case he dies or lose his sense, will they look after his family means his wife and son. His brothers agreed to take care of Baba's family and with everyone's consent the ritual started. Baba Jumdevji had only one goal in mind and that was to do whatever it takes to make his family and coming generations happy and content. Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji performed Havans for first five consecutive nights. At that time, duration of every single Havan was 3 hours. This Havan is called as "Trital Havan". Everyday Baba's family members took bath at 10 pm and then only start the Havan. The ritual used to end at about 6 am everyday. At day time, Baba has to perform all his household duties and at night he would seek God's blessings.
As per Baba's record, while performing ritual, Baba used to attain a void state and used to converse with Baba Hanumanji. Whenever Baba recited the Mantra, Hanumanji picked the ghosts and wicked souls with his tail and threw those evil souls in Havan. After performing the ritual for 5 days, on the last 6th day, the day of "Shravan Vadya Shashti", Baba Jumdevji achieved the blessing of God. In this way Baba Jumdevji brought peace and prosperity to his family. And the current house of Baba Jumdevji is now completely peaceful and blessed.
During the ritual, Baba and his family took many precautions. A women shadow or reflection was not permitted to fall on Baba. Baba's brothers always had the neighboring area secured to avoid any unwanted interruptions in the ritual process. Baba always had his little brother Maroti with him while performing the ritual. He fondly called Maroti as "Chote Sevak". Baba gave up all what he had got, he strived hard and attained God's blessing in 1947 on the auspicious day of "Shravan Vadya Shashti". He eliminated the pain and worries his family was facing for long time. All in the family contributed fully towards the attainment of God's Blessings.
After attaining God's Blessing, Baba and his family did sacrificing deeds for 15 months and then Maroti Rao performed the last Havan. After this, Baba never performed any Havan.
Four Elements
"He Sevak, mai Bhagwan hu, tu manav hai. Mai janata hu manav yeh beiman hai. Unme se tu ek manav hai. Bhale hi tune mujhe prapt kiya, mai Bhagwan hu, mai manav par kadapi vishwas nahi karta."
(O Sevak, I am God, you are human being. I know human being is disloyal. You are one of them. Even though you have perceived me, I am God; I will never believe a human being.)
God said above words during his appearance before Baba Jumdevji at Baba's house in Timki. Baba was restless because God referred human being as "disloyal". After careful analysis Baba Jumdevji discovered the essential meaning of word "disloyal" and promised to God that he will perform the sacred service with full honesty and selflessness. Following his commitment to God, Baba Jumdevji made every individual aware of God.
Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji dedicated two principles to God, "Parmatma Ek (The one supreme spirit) and Mare ya jiye Bhagwat Naam par (To live or die on God's Name). God was extremely pleased with Baba and gifted two principles, "Dukhdari dur karte hue uddhar (To flourish by removing misery in life) and Ichchanusar Bhojan (To work for realizing the desires begged before the god). In this way a spiritual bond formed between Baba Jumdevji and God.
These four elements constituted the principles of Manav Dharma.
Baba Jumdevji proposed four principles to perceive God and to achieve selflessness.
1) Parmatma Ek (The one supreme spirit)
Baba Jumdevji searched one such God who has the ability to relieve human being from all the type of misery. God appeared before Baba and said, "Sevak, where are you searching for me? I am with you all the time. The moment I leave you, your body will die." Baba was amazed and searched for that thing which was keeping him alive. Suddenly, the idea of soul crossed his mind. If soul leaves human body, body becomes dead. The body is mortal but the soul is immortal. The soul of each and every living being makes one supreme spirit (Parmatma Ek). Baba realized that every living being has a part of supreme spirit. Supreme spirit is self-enlightened. The soul which is within Baba is the same soul within all other living beings. Baba understood that all human being are same. Having known this, Baba never touched the feet of any person and never permitted anyone to touch his feet. Because when a soul bends toward another soul, it causes disrespect to God. Our soul is always awake and mystical. God is not a person but is a mystical power. It is invisible to our eyes and we can only experience its divine characteristic. This is Parmatma Ek.
2) Mare ya jiye Bhagwat Naam par (To live or die on God's Name)
Even though human being is born on this earth, it is a part of Supreme spirit. God has bestowed humans with intelligence and also created other negative qualities like lust, temptation, illusion and pride. Because of these negative qualities human act like supreme and does not admire God. In such condition, because of improper use of intelligence human gets trapped by negative qualities and at last becomes miserable. Human tries hard to get rid of miserable condition but only after failure of every possible treatment, human consider God.
For above reasons, Baba Jumdevji always asserted that human is not supreme but is only a living being performing duty. God is supreme power. A human must perform duty, without expecting the outcome. It is God who gives results. A human should perform activities that are pleasing to God. In this way a human soul merges with the supreme spirit otherwise a human soul remains unsatisfied. Human must perform duties keeping God in focus as this not only causes destruction of pride within but also protects from the trap of negative qualities. This is called as "Mare ya jiye Bhagwat Naam par."
3) Dukhdari dur karte hue uddhar (To flourish by removing misery in life)
Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji said that if a human can perform activities that are pleasing to God, give up temptation, illusion, and ego, stay true to everyone, follow limits and integrate love in behavior then such kind of human is always liked by God. Due to overall circumstances and condition in life including everything that happens inevitably a human becomes miserable. At that time, human carries out many treatments. But as human do not keep God in mind these treatments fail. If remedies are done with God in focus, human gets rid of all worries and misery. In this process, God actively supports human. In the end, God liberate human from hardship of life and human achieve Moksa (release from the cycle of rebirth). Human receives a place in God's own feet. In this way the supreme spirit improves human life by removing misery.
4) Ichchanusar Bhojan (To work for realizing the desires begged before the god)
Many things are necessary in human life. For the most part, human remain attracted towards making his life happy and satisfactory. In such situation, human must desire for important things in front of God and make requests for their realization. If human works eagerly and honestly towards fulfillment of desires, then God grants wishes. "Ichchanusar Bhojan" does not mean that one must get to eat what is desired. If desires are in accordance with the type and magnitude of work human performs, then only God fulfils the desires. Otherwise, no desire is fulfilled. The important things here is that to have "Ichchanusar Bhojan" or to have desires fulfilled, one must work towards their fulfillment.
Teen Shabda (Three words)
After achieving the God's blessings, Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji ordered to conduct a symposium "Bhagvat ki charcha-baithak" in the evening of every Saturday at Baba's home. As per order of Baba Jumdevji, Baba's family member gathered first. After that, with increase in number of Sevak (follower) of Manav Dharma, number of Sevaks taking part in symposium increased. During the symposium, Baba Jumdevji used to remain in void state and used to guide Sevaks to improve the status of life and follow truth, limits, and lovingness within family.
Baba Jumdevji have suggested three words of divine characteristics
1) Satya bolna(To speak truth)
2) Maryada paalan karna (Follow the limit)
3) Prem ke sath vyavhar karna(To behave nicely)
1) Satya bolna (To speak truth)
Truth is a set of words expressed by soul without any fear, without any result, without any regard. The sentence expressed by soul in front of the people without taking into consideration its effect on listener is truth. Otherwise, thinking about wrong impression of our words on listener, words are changed frequently to satisfy listener, then this practice is nothing but telling lies. Due to these words human gets cornered. A human must speak truth even if a sword hangs over the neck. Truth is bitter but truth is loved by God. In the path of Manav Dharma God's blessing is a truth and telling lie is prohibited. No matter what business rules are, one must ensure truthfulness. One must not fear to perform truthful work because God's blessing is always there for back up. Truth is the supreme spirit and supreme spirit is the truth. Because of speaking truth a family adheres to the limits, everyone behaves in lovely manner. Thus, Truth is the first Divine quality of God.
2) Maryada paalan karna (Follow the limit)
Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji always guided Sevaks to respectfully follow limits (decency) in family. Each person must stay in limits. Children should talk with elders in decent manner while elders must also maintain decency by replying in gentle way. Sevaks must show decent behavior while dealing with other Sevaks. Here, decent behavior does not means educated, uneducated, poor or rich. This is not decent behavior but this is inequality. All Sevaks are equal for God. Baba Jumdevji abandoned worship of gods and goddesses and avowed one supreme spirit (Parmatma Ek). This is real limit that must be followed. Following limit creates lovingness in a family which gives happiness and satisfaction to everyone. Feeling of affection for everyone appears within every person that results in commutation of truth.
3) Prem ke sath vyavahar karna (To behave nicely)
Sevaks must behave nicely with all members of his family and must not show anger on them. If someone is doing mistakes then that person must be corrected and explained in effective manner. Younger ones understand easily if they are explained in gentle way. But if you become angry on them then their will power decreases and due to nervousness they may violate limits. Love is the quality very much liked by God. Each person must have affection about everyone.
Five rules
To live quality life, to improve family status and to achieve various objectives of human life, Baba Jumdevji have suggested five rules
1) Aim to admire only one God (Supreme spirit)
2) Establish truth, limits and lovingness within family and among Sevaks
3) Abandon harmful addictions (E.g. - Liquor, marijuana, betting, lottery, ox race, cockfights, stealing, lying and any other habit destroying pure form of living.)
4) Establish unity in family and within Sevaks
5) Keeping family in limits
After receiving God's blessing Mahantyagi Baba Jumdevji relieved sufferings of numerous superstitious and drug addict people. Baba inspired Sevaks to live their life in an ideal manner and for their development Baba founded many societies. While improving social, educational and economical life of Sevaks Baba Jumdevji founded Manav dharma. Baba Jumdevji never thought of any kind of gains during foundation of Manav Dharma. Baba always said, "To work with selflessness for betterment of human being is true Manav Dharma". Sacrifice is the priceless quality of human. A person who performs his duties with sacrifice in focus is a true Sevak of Manav Dharma.
Having these words of Baba Jumdevji in mind, we are completely devoted in spreading the Manav Dharma founded by Baba Jumdevji on global scale and continuing the work of social welfare initiated by Baba Jumdevji indefinitely. Sevaks can help in advancement of Manav Dharma if all of them perform their duty sincerely. For this, through our organization we can unite Sevaks and other people of society and encourage them to live good life.
With selflessness, we are trying to circulate Manav Dharma for the betterment of estranged people of society who are superstitious, poor and drug addict. Through the medium of Ugamsthan Sansthan, social work started by Baba Jumdevji will continue forever.
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NextWindow (part of SMART Technologies) demonstrated optical imaging touch with 5 point multi-touch capability. NextWindow indicated that most of their systems use 2 CMOS sensors, but to meet the Windows 8 requirement of 5-point multi-touch, they used 6 CMOS sensors for this demo.
Figure: NextWindow demo of 5 point multi-touch all-in-one PC
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Microsoft has been demonstrating Windows 8 for over a year, and plans to launch it in Q3'12. The requirement for 5-point simultaneous multi-touch has led to the assumption that projected capacitive will be the only technology that can qualify, so the fact that optical imaging offers 5-point multi-touch as well is notable.
NextWindow stated that they are working with over 10 all-in-one PC makers to prepare for Windows 8 certification. For this application, optical imaging is cheaper than projected capacitive, even with 6 CMOS sensors. However, projected capacitive has the advantage of zero-bezel design. Either way, it's good to have a choice of touch technologies for Windows 8 applications.


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|July 11, 1861: Senate Expels Ten Southern Members
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On July 10, 1861, Daniel Clark of New Hampshire offered a resolution to expel ten southern senators who had failed to appear for the emergency session. Clark accused the absent members of supporting the "conspiracy for the destruction of the Union and Government.†The following day, July 11, 1861, Clark called up his resolution for a vote. Senator James Bayard of Delaware objected: "I see no reason why we should depart from the determination of the Senate at the last session, in declaring the seats vacant.†Expulsion, Bayard argued, should be reserved for cases of individual misconduct. Senator James McDougall of California defended expulsion, calling the acts of absent southern members "treason†and offered: "No man has a right to a place on this floor who espouses a cause adverse to the Government.†Senator Milton Latham of California offered an amendment to declare the seats vacant, which the Senate rejected, 11-32. The Clark expulsion resolution passed with a final vote of 32-10. Among the fifteen members whose votes were not recorded on the official tally sheet featured here were ten southerners whose absence from the chamber prompted Clark's resolution.
With the required two-thirds of the Senate voting in favor, the resolution passed, expelling: Senators James Mason and Robert M. T. Hunter of Virginia; Senators Thomas L. Clingman and Thomas Bragg of North Carolina; James Chesnut, Jr., of South Carolina; A. O. P. Nicholson of Tennessee; William K. Sebastian and Charles B. Mitchel of Arkansas; and John Hemphill and Louis T. Wigfall of Texas.


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Kevin Rudd announces plan to give all Labor members vote on ALP leadership
- From: news.com.au
- July 08, 2013
- Rudd aims to end Labor's spill era
- Dramatic party reform gives ALP members a say
- No more "OK sunshine, it's over" mentality
KEVIN Rudd wants to give all ALP members a 50 per cent say in who leads the party in a dramatic reform aimed at ending brutal warfare over the job.
The Prime Minister wants to give certainty to someone who holds the job - which he is now holding for a second time - by reducing the power of Caucus to replace leaders.
It would prevent someone going to a leader and saying, "OK sunshine, it's over," Mr Rudd said today.
And he said it would mean leaders would not be "intimidated by an avalanche of opinion polls".
It would mean Mr Rudd's removal in 2010 and Julia Gillard's last week could not happen.
Federal MPs would also have 50 per cent of the say in selecting whomever becomes Opposition Leader or Prime Minister. Election winners would stay in the job but election losers would have to compete for their jobs in a 30-day ballot of party members and MPs.
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The great pretender!! of Adelaide Posted at 5:58 PM July 08, 2013
Wow!!! Sounds like another BS 20/20 talkfest reform by actor Rudd.....the joke continues and nothing changes.
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Jamie of Melbourne Posted at 6:03 PM July 08, 2013
Yep, and the members of the Labor party are better than the faceless men? ROTFLMAO. Same old same old.
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JTH of Perth Posted at 6:07 PM July 08, 2013
How bizarre? So he's saying he shouldnât have been able to topple Gillard? The mad mad world of how Rudd's mind works
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Alan of Krudd free zone Posted at 6:09 PM July 08, 2013
Talk about covering your backside. He`s obviously concerned about the poll driven idiots in his own party replacing him as soon as the electorate see`s him in full flight KRUDD of old. All the arrogance, smugness is starting to ooze from this has been. God help us if this clown is re-elected, he will take that as a mandate to go back to his old ways.
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Andrew of Australia Posted at 6:12 PM July 08, 2013
Typical Rudd. Looking after himself. It really is time to go past self egomaniac
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Real Istic of Sydney Posted at 6:13 PM July 08, 2013
Good luck with that one Kevie - I recall that prior to the 2007 election you stated that you would be a conservative PM - oops, that (along with many other things that you committed to) didnt exactly happen that way did that? Ego maniacs (just like leopards) NEVER change their spots
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Peter D Posted at 6:15 PM July 08, 2013
Smoke & Mirrors
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Go Kevin13 of Adelaide Posted at 6:15 PM July 08, 2013
Yes I voted for Kevin Rudd in 2007. I never expected, voted nor ever wanted Julia Gillard. So glad PM Rudd is back in his chair in Canberra and just as glad Ms Gillard is back in her seat at Altona.
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jack of sydney Posted at 6:16 PM July 08, 2013
The fact the very shallow and smarmy faced Rudd is being allowed (essentially by reporting journalists) to return with such blatantly patronizing "charm" towards the portion of the public supporting him is disgraceful! - It is clear Democracy (see polls) and Labor now, more than ever needs to be protected FROM the people FOR the people - YOU JOURNALISTS KNOW WHAT IS TRULY WRONG ABOUT RUDD BEING BACK THERE!
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CA Posted at 6:20 PM July 08, 2013
Self preservation This fellow would be better suited to North Korea than Australia
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Garry Posted at 6:35 PM July 08, 2013
" Rudd aims to end Labor's spill era".... Good one Ruddie, it's taken Labor all this time and millions of wasted taxpayers money, and created another PM who will be on all the PM perks for life, to wake up to what we all knew years ago !
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Fed Up of NSW Posted at 6:49 PM July 08, 2013
Hlarious! Rudd wants to get rid of the rules that he used to get rid of Gillard.
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Brad of QLD Posted at 6:58 PM July 08, 2013
LOOK! Just call a election now !!!! So I can vote your incompetent party out !!! Sick of the lies sick of the crap! Over and OUT!!
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P Burt of Brisbane Posted at 7:00 PM July 08, 2013
Hey Kev - funny how you think this after you've knifed Julia and had undermined her leadership for years. When are people going to wake up to this nasty, manipulative twerp?
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Aransan of Altona Posted at 7:01 PM July 08, 2013
Caucus should decide who the leader is, the problem is the manner in which candidates are preselected. The power of faction chiefs and union bosses does need to be reduced and more input must come from local sources. Members of caucus would then make decisions on leadership more in keeping with the wishes of their constituents. Rudd has to accept though that he did lose support from colleagues in his first prime ministership due to his own actions.
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What the of Werro Posted at 7:03 PM July 08, 2013
We now have two Labor Prime Ministers we didn't elect. Fact is I cannot believe Rudd is even popular amongst glued on labor supporters. He has a property portfolio that some Coalition members would envy. For those dopes who would think that he gives a stuff about anyone on a low income really demonstrate why they are on said income. He will not do anything that will make his or his millionaire wife life less profitable. Those are the facts. Wake up people!
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Michael Hamilton Posted at 7:08 PM July 08, 2013
The first part about who can elect the leader is OK and about time. The second part is all about Rudd. If Labor agrees to the section that states that the elected leader, who wins the election, has security of being in that position for the full term, is very, very dangerous. Think carefully Labor - do you really believe that Rudd 2.0 can remain Rudd 2.0 beyond the election date?
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mac Posted at 7:09 PM July 08, 2013
How does this sound?? The prime minister ELECTED by the people remains until a new one is ELECTED by the people. If you don't like your current party leader then an election should be called so the new leader can be approved or REJECTED by the people!
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Robert D Posted at 7:09 PM July 08, 2013
So Mr Rudd wants to ensure the people of Australia never get to have a say on who should be the leader. Thank goodness we are not a country prone to violent mass demonstrations such as Eygpt. Who knows where we would end up.
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Dazza Posted at 7:11 PM July 08, 2013
He seems to be running scared already. Trying to protect his own position. Should the Australian people elect a leader!
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bigfella of Melbourne Posted at 7:12 PM July 08, 2013
So when is the election?? All I care about is getting this rabble out of office.
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mike of Bne Posted at 7:13 PM July 08, 2013
Do you have to be a member of a Union to be a member of the Labour Party?
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Frank Posted at 7:17 PM July 08, 2013
Kevin "It's ALL about ME" Rudd. Kev, fix the country, not what ain't broke. So we could get a "populist" leader hated by caucus...Sound familiar?
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thewren Posted at 7:21 PM July 08, 2013
Isn't this creating a type of dictatorship role?
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He has lost it Posted at 7:26 PM July 08, 2013
This guy has gone mad, what he is doing is making sure that if he is the leader of the party no matter if in government or opposition they cant get rid of him. because of his families close ties with the GG she may not do anything either
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Duncan of Doonan Posted at 7:27 PM July 08, 2013
So Dear Leader is once again coming out with an item on his wish list that he has absolutely no idea of how he will implement it.People are not that stupid that they listen to his drivel surely ....?
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Queenslander Posted at 7:30 PM July 08, 2013
Rudd may well try to emulate John Howard by taking a morning Canberra walk. He may well be trying to get rid if the faceless men. Two thoughts. Rudd will NEVER be worthy to walk in Howard's path. Rudd will NEVER get rid of the powerful union faceless men. And, a third thought. Who is going to get rid of the hapless and destructive Rudd who opened up our previously protected borders? Answer. WE THE PEOPLE. And as an aside. As much as Gillard was disliked, me among the detesters. Her gift to the royal baby should stand. What his wife and daughter are doing going shopping for a gift is a disgrace. Gillard did make the kangaroo. Something special. Shame on Rudd!
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dano Posted at 7:34 PM July 08, 2013
The control power freak still at work. Good one kev.
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amanda Posted at 7:37 PM July 08, 2013
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Enough Posted at 7:54 PM July 08, 2013
Announce the election date Prime Minister so we can vote you and the labour party out. Enough is enough!
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Ruddy well sick of this of Foot-a-scray Posted at 8:02 PM July 08, 2013
Bring on the election and then we will see who is wanted and who is not wanted.
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Phill Power of Hong Kong Posted at 8:12 PM July 08, 2013
Typical ALP hindsight! 20/20 vision back into the past! We're over him in a big way. He doesn't have the guts to call an election, because he knows he will get booted. It won't be the caucus that gets rid of him it will be the entire Australian nation! Good riddance, and thanks for nothing in Indonesia. You are hopeless!
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Mike Elliott of Sydney Posted at 8:12 PM July 08, 2013
Lets make it retrospective.
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Anthony of Latrobe Valley Posted at 8:16 PM July 08, 2013
Around 20 comments containing overreaction, incorrect assumption and intense emotion. What is the point when you fly off the handle in more ways than one. Thank god, that the majority of Australians are considerate and rational.
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peter Posted at 8:23 PM July 08, 2013
Why is this even news? - its just petty internal labor politics. Kev - get back to me when the PEOPLE get to vote for the PM.
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david Posted at 8:23 PM July 08, 2013
labor should be wiped of the map,and Tony is the only man for the job.
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null of Logan Posted at 8:25 PM July 08, 2013
So, the first thing he does is ensure he can't be rolled in the exact same way he rolled JG - Napoleon is back in charge of Animal Farm
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Leighton of Townsville Posted at 8:29 PM July 08, 2013
Wow. Is this article getting trolled by young liberals? So many people writing comments who probably read the headline only and have rushed to make a bunch of assumptions. Where is the positivity? This move to put the power back in the people's hands instead of the faceless faction leaders is inspired. He isn't trying to watch his back, he's trying to stop the mistakes of the past. I support this and I welcome whatever other positive changes he's able to institute.
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Robin Posted at 8:40 PM July 08, 2013
Poor old KRudd lots of SOL changes rules so he cannot get the flick again. Still that far up himself it makes his hair wavy.
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Bob Posted at 8:50 PM July 08, 2013
People complain that Labour power struggles shouldn't be allowed, so Rudd fixes it, and people complain that he fixed it. WTF people! You make yourselves look stupid!
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Fed Up of NSW Posted at 9:02 PM July 08, 2013
@ P Burt . . . what, you want intelligence and reasoning from a Labor voter? That's a bit unfair.
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Pete of Sydney Posted at 9:15 PM July 08, 2013
I frightened of the capitalists a.k.a. Liberals get back in power.
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Upset jack Posted at 9:16 PM July 08, 2013
Good Grief!!! Get over it Rudd and call an election!!!
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Wayne of Brusbane Posted at 9:27 PM July 08, 2013
It's a good move. The leader of the party is decided by the party.. Not by the factions.. All you people who are whinging are the same ones cheering on Abbott when he says faceless men in Labor decide the leadership. This removes that option and still you are whinging. Not partisan at all are you?
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Carmen of Sydney Posted at 9:31 PM July 08, 2013
"me...me...me...little kevi just give us an ELECTION enough of you narcissism! this nation has endured so much suffering since 2007 enough is enough.
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What a mess of QLD Posted at 9:34 PM July 08, 2013
Let me get this right, First this is not America,we do not have a President to elect. Australians do not directly elect the leader of any particular party be it the Greens the Liberals or Labor, they elect their local candidate representing their party of choice, the party decides who leads them. If their leader is incompetent dysfunctional corrupt whatever then it's up to the party to decide if their leader needs to be continue or be replaced. This is a good thing people or any leader could become entrenched, dictatorial and a law unto themselves, seems to fit someone in politics at the moment wouldn't you think?.
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Cobber Posted at 9:35 PM July 08, 2013
Yeah, how many boats will this stop you moron Rudd!
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jaykay50 Posted at 9:44 PM July 08, 2013
What a crock of shite! The faceless will always select the PM under a Labor Government!
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Denis Posted at 9:46 PM July 08, 2013
Hypocrisy on a gigantic scale.No one can dictate anything if they themselves stand accused of doing the same thing. No principles in this man at all..............And, I voted for him in 2007. The ALP want to retain power at all costs, and in the end we the voting public will foot the bill, just as before. I am ashamed how I voted this charlatan in. Two wrongs never make a right, Mr Rudd.
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This arrived in my inbox earlier today with the caption "It's not as vulgar as it sounds and definitely has a story telling aspect to it" but I guess the fact that by the time I had a chance to listen to it, YouTube was telling me "This video has been removed because its content violated YouTube's Terms of Service" suggests otherwise!
Anyway, how Azad has given a totally different vibe to the Jeremih sampling Shlohmo sample does sound pretty special and I think is quite indicative of how a lot more of the more prominent underground and emerging mainstream hip-hop is going to be sounding in 2013, not only with the more "alternative" A$AP-esque rappers, but across the board.
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HDB was set up on 1 February 1960, during a housing crisis.
At that time, many were living in unhygienic slums and crowded squatter settlements.
Only 9 percent of Singaporeans lived in government flats.
Taking over from its predecessor, the Singapore Improvement Trust, HDB was tasked with solving the nation's housing crisis. HDB built 21,000 flats in less than three years. By 1965, it had built 54,000 flats and within 10 years of its formation, had the housing problem licked. Today,
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COVINGTON -- More than 25,000 students headed to classes at Georgia Perimeter College on Monday. Many of those GPC students were from the Newton County area attending classes on the college's Newton Campus.
The campus, which is located on Cedar Lane off Ga. Highway 11 in eastern Newton County, hopes to serve its largest classes this semester, as some classes began Monday and others will begin their classes today.
"We're looking to work through steady growth over the next few years," said Alan Jackson, dean of Academic Services at GPC's Newton Campus. "Everything seems like it's going pretty well. We're just sorting through everything. We're very pleased with the process, and we hope (the students) are happy."
GPC officials won't release enrollment figures until Friday due to students still adding and dropping courses this week, but the college is expecting to serve more students than the 25,280 it enrolled across all campuses over spring semester.
"We're on track to have a record enrollment," said Beverly James, assistant director of Media Relations at GPC.
Last fall's enrollment was a record 25,549, an 8.6 percent increase over fall 2008 enrollment, she said.
Jackson said students new to the Newton Campus will be the first group who will get to experience two fully operational buildings at the college's Newton Campus, which opened a new building last fall.
"The campus is becoming more and more like fully functional and operational (colleges)," Jackson said. "It will give the students more opportunities, and those will keep expanding."
Georgia Perimeter College has begun some new programs this school year that allow students to earn a bachelor's degree from Georgia State University without leaving GPC.
The collaborative effort is a 2 Plus 2 Program, offered both at the Newton Campus and the Alpharetta Center.
The Newton Campus already offers an early childhood education bachelor of science in education degree through the 2 Plus 2 Program, and now it will offer a business administration degree with concentrations in marketing or managerial sciences.
The Alpharetta Center also will feature a business administration degree through the program and hopes to add an early childhood education program to its center in the future.
The college also is exploring other partnered programs, such as degrees in criminal justice and social work.
Web registration for all classes at GPC's Newton Campus will continue until today, and on-campus registration has been extended through Friday.
Georgia Perimeter College is the third largest institution of the University System of Georgia and offers courses on four campuses and several sites in metro Atlanta, including Clarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Tucker, Conyers and Newton, as well as online. The Newton Campus serves students in such areas as Newton, Rockdale, Walton, Morgan and Jasper counties.
Additional information about the college is available at www.gpc.edu.
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Although osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is not currently curable, there are many treatment options available that can help you reduce pain and maintain an active lifestyle. OA is usually managed with a combination of approaches, including medications, lifestyle changes, injections, and sometimes surgery. Click on the topics below to learn more.1
There are several lifestyle changes you can make that may help manage the pain associated with OA of the knee.
Medications that can help treat the pain of OA of the knee include:
There are 2 types of injections commonly used in the treatment of OA knee pain:
Surgery may also be an option in treating OA of the knee and is usually a last resort when other treatments are not working. A surgeon can remove loose bone and cartilage and reposition or smooth out bones. In addition, a surgeon can perform a total or partial knee replacement, in which all or some of a joint is replaced with an artificial one.2,7
If you suspect that you have OA of the knee, you will probably see your primary care doctor first. He or she may then refer you to a specialist. Specialists who have expertise in OA include:
References: 1. Parmet S, Lynm C, Glass RM. Osteoarthritis of the knee. JAMA. 2003;289:1068. 2. US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health. Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis. NIH Publication No. 06-4617. July 2002, revised May 2006. 3. Rakel DP, Rindfleisch A. Inflammation: nutritional, botanical, and mind-body influences. South Med J. 2005;98:303-310. 4. Bruen J. Anti-inflammation diet for osteoarthritis. Livestrong website. http://www.livestrong.com/article/88583-antiinflammation-diet-osteoarthritis/. Accessed May 22, 2013. 5. US Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Managing Osteoarthritis Pain With Medicines. AHRQ Publication No. 11(12)-EHC076-A. January, 2012. 6. EUFLEXXA [package insert]. Parsippany, NJ: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc; 2011. 7. WebMD website. Osteoarthritis of the knee (degenerative arthritis of the knee). http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/ostearthritis-of-the-knee-degenerative-arthritis-of-the-knee. Reviewed May 16, 2012. Accessed May 22, 2013. 8. McCrory P. What is sports and exercise medicine? Br J Sports Med. 2006;40:955-957.NEXT: What is EUFLEXXA?


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Anyone fortunate enough to ride the old Low Voltage Model subway train on the Lexington Avenue line to this past opening day at Yankee Stadium was afforded a great trip down transportation memory lane that virtually everyone has forgotten. This equipment was first introduced in 1917 with some providing regular public service running into the 1960's. The original BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Rapid Transit – today's B,D,J,M, N,Q, R & Z lines) and IRT (Interboro Rapid Transit – 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, Franklin Ave and Times Square shuttles) subway systems were constructed and managed by the private sector with no government operating subsidies. Financial viability was 100% dependent upon farebox revenues. They supported both development and economic growth of numerous neighborhoods in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens. As part of the franchise agreement which owners had to sign, City Hall had direct control over the fare structure. For a period of time, owners actually make a profit with a five cent fare. After two decades passed, the costs of salaries, maintenance, power, supplies and equipment would pressure owners to ask City Hall for permission to raise the fares. This additional revenue was needed to keep up with maintaining a good state of repair, increase the frequency of service, purchase new subway cars, pay employee salary increases and support planned system expansion. Politicians more interested in the next reelection ( and subscribing to the old Roman philosophy of free bread and circuses) refused this request each year for well over a decade. As a result, in order to survive owners of both systems began looking elsewhere to reduce costs and stay in business. They started curtailing basic maintenance, delayed purchases of new subway cars, postponed salary increases for employees, canceled any plans for system expansion and cut corners to survive. (Does any of this sound familiar from the present?)
In the 1930s, NYC began building and financing construction of the new IND (Independent Subway – today's A,C,E,F & G lines). This new municipal system directly subsidized by taxpayers dollars would provide direct competition to both the IRT and BMT. Municipal government forced them into economic ruin by denying them fare increases that would have provided access to additional badly needed revenues. Big Brother, just like the Godfather, eventually made them an offer they couldn't refuse. The owners folded and sold out to City Hall.
In 1953, the old NYC Board of Transportation passed on control of the municipal subway system, including all its assets to the newly created New York City Transit Authority. Under late Governor Nelson Rockefeller in the 60's, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was created. The Governor appointed four board members. Likewise, the Mayor four more and the rest by suburban county Executives. No one elected official controlled a majority of the votes. As a result, elected officials have historically taken credit when the MTA or any operating subsidiary such as New York City Transit would do a good job. When operational problems occurred or fare increases were needed — everyone could put up their hands. Don't blame me, I'm only a minority within the Board. Decade after decade, NYC Mayors, Comptrollers, Public Advocates, City Council Presidents, Borough Presidents and City Council members would all play the same sad song — if only we had majority control of the Board – things would be different. All have long forgotten that buried within the 1953 master agreement between the City of New York and New York City Transit is an escape clause. NYC has the legal right at any time to take back control of its assets which includes the subway and most of the bus system as well. Actions speak louder than words. If municipal elected officials feel they could do a better job running the nations largest subway and bus system, why not step up to the plate now and regain control of your destiny? You have to admire the brave private sector entrepreneurs who operate the remaining handful of bus, commuter van, ferry and pedicabs who somehow survive in today's anti-free market transportation provider environment.


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How To Make A Woman Go Crazy For You In Bed
Unlike men, most woman take a very long time before they have an orgasm. It is therefore very important that men know how to please their women to avoid there women not having an orgasm. An orgasm can be so intense that a woman will scream in ecstasy whenever she has one. If you are not able to give your woman/girl an orgasm to make her go crazy in bed then read on to discover the secrets on how to do it.
The first thing you must know is that there are two main types of orgasm that a woman can have. They are the clitoral orgasm and the vaginal orgasm. For her to have the clitoral, you would have to stimulate her clitoris while you would have to stimulate the G-spot for her to have a vaginal.
To make your woman climax fast you really need to get her aroused. You need to do some foreplay to get her vagina hot an lubricated. To do this you can kiss her allover her body and use your tongue to play with her sensitive areas such as her ear lobes, her neck and her nipples.
Once she is fully aroused, you can use you fingers to play with her clitoris to give her a clitoral orgasm. You will need to stimulate the clitoris gently by going in circular motions and paying close attention to her body movements and the sounds she makes. Whatever makes her feel good continue to do it.
To give her a vaginal orgasm, you can also use your fingers. Insert your fingers into her vagina and locate the G-spot about 1-2 inches on the upper walls of the vagina. It will feel a little like the top inner part of your mouth. Once you find it use your fingers to make a "come here" motion sturdy but gently.
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