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Frankie Sparcello, bassist of recently-reunited thrash band Exhorder, passed away early on Tuesday, March 22. More information will be made available shortly.
The band—which also includes vocalist Kyle Thomas, guitarists Vinnie Labella and Jay Ceravolo and new drummer Seth Davis—reunited in 2009 and is scheduled to perform at this year's Maryland Deathfest (on Saturday, May 28). No word on whether Sparcello's passing will affect this or other future plans.
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The Elder Scrolls Online Announced
The debut of The Elder Scrolls Online has finally been set for 2013, a development that will finally allow Skyrim fans the opportunity to engage with the game in an MMORPG capacity. In a tease for newest edition of Game Informer, developer Bethesda Softworks elaborated that The Elder Scrolls Online would include the entire continent of Tamriel, as well as lands introduced in previous Elder Scrolls installments, such as Skyrim and Morrowind. Much like the stand-alone mythology introduced in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, the events of this new MMORPG will take place 1,000 years before the events of Skyrim. Three player factions will be available to choose from, but they have not yet been detailed.
Next-Gen Xbox in Manufacturing Process?
In a well-founded rumor sure to be shot down by the ever-vigilant Microsoft, IGN has reported from one of their sources that the "Durango," (A code name for the next-generation Xbox console) is being manufactured, most likely to provide testing kits for game developers. An Austin-based electronics company called Flextronics, which recently concluded a group test for the marketing, software, and hardware of the new console, has recently begun the official assembly of the Durango. When Microsoft responded to IGN's story, they did so with the following: "We are always thinking about what is next for our platform and how to continue to defy the lifecycle convention. Beyond that we do not comment on rumors or speculation."
Mortal Kombat (PS Vita) – Launch Trailer
Enter the Dominatrix in Saints Row: The Third
A new stand-alone expansion pack for Saints Row: The Third will introduce super powers to the game's universe. Titled "Enter the Dominatrix," the expansion sees the Third Street Saints battling aliens who consider the Saints' leader their only barrier against world domination. The Saints have to battle in a replica of Steelport, called the Dominatrix, in order to overthrow the alien threat. Set for release in the fall for $30, Enter the Dominatrix will be the first stand-alone expansion for this game, and will be available for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.
Company of Heroes Sequel Details Leaked
The long-awaited sequel to the strategy hit Company of Heroes has finally been detailed, due to a leaked issue of PC Gamer UK. Taking place during World War II just like its predecessor, Company of Heroes 2 is set mainly within the Eastern Front, from the perspective of a war correspondent. The snows that plagued armies waging war around Russia during this time will be conveyed by the game, which begins in 1941. Few other details were given, aside from the fact that the sequel can expect release sometime in 2013.
Madden NFL 13 – Gameplay Trailer
No Valve at E3 2012
In an unfortunate bit of news, innovative developer Valve will not be announcing any new titles at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. According to a Valve spokesman, "There are no new Valve product announcements planned for this year's E3," which means no word on Half-Life 3, or any number of sequels for existing Valve franchises. No word either on the "Steam Box," an intriguing gaming system that's been rumored to be in development at Valve. We'll just have to wait until the next major media event.
Black Ops 2 Development Details
According to Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is being currently developed by 300 people, with 250 of those employees working for Treyarch, and roughly 50 comprised of test teams and outside contractors. Due in stores November 13th for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, Black Ops 2 is the sequel to the highest-selling Call of Duty game yet made. It's single player campaign is divided between levels that continue Frank Woods' adventures from the first Black Ops, and levels taking place in 2025, with more technologically-advanced hardware at players' disposal.
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Next-Gen Aliens Anyone?
According to a job listing from UK game developer Creative Assembly, their newest multi-platform title, which is set in the Alien universe, might be released on both current and next-generation consoles. The listing, posted to hire a multiplayer programmer for the title, describes the project as an "AAA multiplatform title on current and future generation consoles set in the Alien universe." Supposedly based in a universe that more closely resembles the suspenseful horror of Ridley Scott's Alien film than James Cameron's Aliens, details regarding the title are still being kept tightly under wraps.
Deus Ex to the PS3
A port of the PC masterpiece Deus Ex is on its way to the PlayStation 3, according to PEGI, Europe's equivalent of the ESRB. On PEGI's website, an entry has appeared for "Deus Ex" on the PlayStation 3, which has been assigned an age-rating of 16. The game will most likely be a carbon copy of Deus Ex: The Conspiracy – a PSN version of the original PlayStation 2 port of the game.
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Nitrous Oxide for Pain Relief in Labor
I'm just curious. I'm 5 weeks away from my due date and was wondering if anyone has or knows anyone that has used Nitrous Oxide during labor. I don't plan on using any type of pain relief, I want to give birth naturally just like my first, but it would nice to hear what other mom's that used it though about their experience with the gas. What was the advantages vs disadvantages?
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Jennay - Nitrous oxide and oxygen are safe for use during late stages of pregnancy and during birth. The issues of safety are CHRONIC EXPOSURE during early terms or when trying to get pregnant. All of the studies that were conducted (many years ago) were done when most dental offices didn't scavenge (removal of the exhaled gas) at all. For dental offices - using a good fitting nasal hood and scavenging will minimize exposure issues. There have been several studies at dental schools showing the efficacy of this practice. It sounds like your Dr is overly cautious - which isn't a bad thing at all. Just know that with proper technique and scavenging you are safe. "I work as a dental assistant and we offer nitrous oxide to our patients to relax them for their procedures, I am not allowed to even be in the room with nitrous patients because it can cause spontaneous abortion so that would be a very wrong idea to me... posted 08/31/2011 by JennayBean"posted 05/02/2013 by michaelcivitello
In Sweden where I come from, both my mom (who had 3 of us) and my sister ( 1 child) only used Nitrous Oxide and no other medication for pain. And they both said it was great.posted 04/10/2012 by sofie74
My nurse midwife practice in Nashville offers it as of May 2011 and what they told me is it does distract you but the women have a hard time judging when to put the mask on their face in time for the contraction. I might explore the option when I deliver. I believe there are only 4 hospitals in the US that offer it. Hope this helps.posted 08/30/2011 by a BabyCenter Member
i live in australia and when i went into labour it was the first thing they gave me for my contractions i used this the whole labour no epidural or anything just gas untill it was time to push then i didnt want it as i had to focus....it doesnt really take away the pain to be honest but it puts your mind somewhere eles kind of like getting high as such......i found that if i focused on something eles while breathing the gas my mind would almost forget that i was having horrible contractions...well not totally but distract it slightly...i know some people say it makes them feel sick etc but for me i was fineposted 08/27/2011 by applepie77
I am so glad you asked! I was semi-joking with my husband about having this instead of the traditional epidural. I can't wait to see what people say!posted 08/27/2011 by a BabyCenter Member
The hospital I will deliver at offers it as an option. That's why I was curious about it. I'm just kinda researching about it before first considering it.posted 08/26/2011 by imShadz
I WILL DELIEVERY IN ABOUT 3 WEEKS IF ALL GOES WELL AT VANDERBUILT IN NASHVILLE AND I ASKED FOR IT FIRST TO KEEP ME CALM THIS IS MY 1ST BABY AND I AM VERY HIGH RISK AND OBESITY!!!posted 09/01/2011 by boyboy2011
I have never heard of anyone using Nitrous for labor. I used to work at a pediatric dental office and sometimes kids would use it to relax. Were you offered to use this? I guess it would just be like getting some demerol (sp?) it would help you relax but it could also make you act a little loopy/goofy. A lot of the kids would have giggling fits and see things.posted 08/26/2011 by Shannon158
I work as a dental assistant and we offer nitrous oxide to our patients to relax them for their procedures, I am not allowed to even be in the room with nitrous patients because it can cause spontaneous abortion so that would be a very wrong idea to me...posted 08/31/2011 by JennayBean
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(Written by Justin Miller) Learning how to play a musical instrument is a rite of passage for many children. Some parents choose the instrument that their kids will learn to play; other parents leave that decision up to the children. Of course, children's interests change with the wind. If your child has shown interest in playing the guitar, here's how to keep him or her interested for the long haul.
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While guitars don't require the financial investment (and space) that a piano requires, the cost of a guitar and required accessories can add up, especially if your family is on a tight budget. If you rent, lease or buy a used instrument, you won't have to worry about your child losing interest in playing the guitar as much. If a child doesn't feel pressured into playing an instrument, he or she will be more likely to associate the task with pleasure and be more likely to stick with playing the guitar.
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Private lessons are offered by professional guitar players. If your child is showing serious interest in guitar playing, professional lessons may be a worthwhile investment. If your child is just beginning to show interest in playing the guitar, you can buy books and computer software for use at home. Make sure your child has an area of the home where they can practice undisturbed (and hopefully, without disturbing the rest of the family.)
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A couple weeks ago a friend showed me her beautiful wedding album and we realized that in just a few years a lot has changed with weddings. One of my favorite blogs Style Me Petty couples are adding more quaint details like hand made signs, choosing smaller venues and intimate details.
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2.) Once Wed: This site embraces the 1930's classic style wedding and shares a ton of ideas.
3.) Poppies and Posies: floral and event design company based in New York City. Known for our garden inspired aesthetic and the latest moss trend for 2011 center pieces.
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Deadpool - Volume 5: What Happens in Vegas
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Apparently while Deadpool was in New York teaming up with a reluctant Spider-Man, Siege happened, and now it's the Heroic Age. While watching television, a casino owner in Vegas disses Deadpool, and Deadpool can't allow that to stand. He goes out to Vegas for revenge (and the buffets), where he runs into an old friend. Cue some weirdness. And, in the end, there's a sort-of throwaway issue involving the Ghost Rider.
I'm not a fan of Way's Deadpool by any means, but this is marginally better than the previous books in the series. Deadpool is a little less "insane another-joke-every-second" and a tad more serious. It's not that I don't enjoy jokey Deadpool (I love Fabian's Cable & Deadpool), but I like him to be more sarcastic and witty (Joe Kelly) instead of idiotic (Way). Way also shows a little of Deadpool's past, but this has been done better before by other authors. Altogether, middle of the road - not as bad as some of Way's Deadpool, but not nearly in the league of the Deadpool master (Joe Kelly).
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Xtreme Gear HP-1216B Review
Reviewed by: ajmatson
Reviewed on: February 28, 2010
Price: $29.99
With the speed and temperatures that our computers are producing these days it is smart to research the best cooling devices to keep your hardware at optimal temperatures. Add the overclocking into the mix and you definitely need a well performing cooling solution. With the expense of water cooling and the maintenance issues not everyone wants to go that route and prefer to stick with a solid air cooler. There are many designs out there but what do you choose? What will work best for you? Today we are going to take a look at an air cooler that was provided to us by CyberPower PC that takes different technologies and puts them into a design that is made for extreme air cooling. This cooler is the Xtreme Gear HP-1216B and the features it packs into this cooler makes it a top contender among the air cooling market. Xtreme Gear has put out a cooler to the market that takes these proven technologies and combines them into a single product aimed at keeping your computer running cool and efficient during those critical times.
Closer Look:
The HP-1216B from Xtreme Gear is packaged in a black packaging with a diamond shaped cut out on the front giving you access to see the cooler first hand. There are some of the features included on the cooler such as the HDT or Heatpipe Direct Touch feature which we will take a better look at later in the review. On the back side of the packaging are the installation diagrams and a list of the included parts for the cooler. On the left and right sides there is a breakdown of the features in several languages and a list of the specifications for the HP-1216B cooler.
Opening the packaging there is another small box and the cooler itself inside. The cooler was well packaged so that there is no damage to it during transport or storage. In the inner box there is the back plate for the cooler, the AMD retention arms, a fan speed controller, and the mounting hardware for the cooler.
Now that the cooler is out we can get a better look at the design that makes it special.
Closer Look:
The design of the cooler starts off with the fins that are shaped to allow the air to cover more surface area thus being able to whish away more of the dissipating heat. In the fins there are dimples that disrupt the smooth flow allowing the air to pick up the heat instead of just passing over it. This creates a wavy effect allowing more air to capture the heat dissipating by slowing down the speed of the air flow. There are five heat pipes that start at the base of the cooler and run through the fins to the top. They are shaped in a "V" pattern so that the heat being transferred is even through the fins spreading out the area that the dissipation takes place. On the base the pipes make direct contact to the processor which makes the transfer of the heat faster and more efficient. There is a small fin type surface directly above the base which also aids in dissipating heat quicker at the point of contact. The HP-1216B is compatible with all Socket 775, Socket 1366, Socket AM2+ and AM3 motherboards.
To aid in the cooling there is a single 120mm fan. The fan uses a Hydraumatic bearing and is rated for 12v. The 120mm fan is claimed to have an air flow output of 55.6~80.1CFM with a noise output of 215~25 db. The operating speed of the fan is between 1,000 ~ 2,000 RPM depending on the manual setting.
Now that the cooler is out and assembled the testing can begin.
|Dimensions (L x W x H)
5.16" x 4.06" x 6.02" (131mm x 103mm x 153mm)
1.86 Lbs. (844g)
Bearing Type
Rated Voltage
Rated Current
0.38 Amp (MAX.)
Air Flow
215~25 db ± 10%
|30,000 hours
Thermal Resistance
CPU Compatability
Intel LGA775: Core2 Duo / Celeron / Pentium 4 / Pentium D
Intel LGA1366: Core i7
AMD AM2 / AM3 / 754 / 939 / 940: Sempron / Athlon 64 / Athlon X2 / Phenom 64
To test the Xtreme Gear HP-1216B i set it up into the same exact setup as the other coolers to replicate the same exact conditions keeping the testing fair. The ambient temperature was kept at 22C degrees during the whole testing so that this will negate any outside interference. For the air coolers that offer the ability to adjust the fan speeds the tests will be run on both the lowest setting and the highest fan settings, the water coolers will be set at their default pump speeds or medium speed if variable to control noise. The Xtreme Gear HP-1216B will be put up against several other coolers including air coolers and two water cooling solutions to gauge performance based on stock and overclocked speeds. For the overclocked runs the processor was overclocked to 4.1GHz using 1.425 volts.
Testing System:
- Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 (New Revision)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P
- Memory: OCZ Spec Ops Urban Elite DDR3-1600 @ 7-7-7-20
- Video Card : NVIDIA GTX 260 (216)
- Power Supply: Mushkin 800w Modular Power Supply
- Hard Drive: 1 x Seagate 7200.11 750GB SATA w/32MB Cache
- Optical Drive: LG 8x DVD+/-RW
- Case: CoolerMaster Cosmos S
- Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5
- OS: Windows Vista Ultimate Edition
- Ambient Temp: 22 Degrees C (73F)
Comparison Coolers:
- Thermaltake ISGC-300 (high and low fan speeds)
- Thermaltake ISGC-400 (high and low fan speeds)
- Stock AMD Heatsink
- Titan Cool Idol
- CoolIT Domino A.L.C. (on medium speed)
- Custom Water Cooling Setup
While the Xtreme Gear HP-1216B cooler was average with the other coolers during the stock idle tests the true colors seemed to shine as the load increased. Especially while overclocked with it being the coolest of the air coolers. When overclocked the stock cooler was not up to the task of cooling the 965 down and failed the testing.
For an air cooler the Xtreme Gear HP-1216B is one for the books. This cooler kept the system cool even when more voltage and speed was thrown at it. The Xtreme Gear was able to take on some well known coolers and still pass them up when the timing counted. It is made for a wide variety of sockets including the latest AM3 and 1366 sockets from AMD and Intel respectively. The Xtreme Gear HP-1216B is retailing from the Xtreme Gear site for $29.95 which when you take into the excellent performance the price/performance ratio makes it the best choice out of the group of air coolers tested. Add the ability to adjust the fan speed for noise suppression when full cooling is not needed and you have yourself the ability to overclock your processor while keeping it at optimum temperatures. If you're in the position that you want to push your hardware a bit but do not want to spend the time or money on water cooling pick up an Xtreme Gear HP-1216B and it will take you to the extreme.
- Great Air Cooling
- Inexpensive
- Fits newer sockets
- Adjustable fan speed
- None


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Mark Parkhurst, December State Employee of the Month
Sunday, December 23, 2012
As a functional unit manager for the Missouri Department of Corrections, Mark Parkhurst went beyond his normal duties in April when he received an unusual phone call.
A man requested that an offender at Crossroads Correctional Center cease contact with a woman. Parkhurst asked if the woman was being manipulated by this man. He was concerned about her well-being as a result of her responses.
So Parkhurst spoke with the offender who was the woman's fiancé and learned the first man was an ex-offender with a warrant for his arrest due to absconding, said Terry Page, assistant warden at Crossroads, who nominated Parkhurst for the State Employee of the Month.
Parkhurst then provided the woman's contact information to the U.S. Marshal's office. The caller was arrested at her location in Virginia.
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Expect delays on eastbound I-90 near Janesville
Beth Wheelock
July 22, 2010
A rollover crash on eastbound I-90 could delay traffic Thursday afternoon.
Rock County Communications dispatchers are asking motorists to avoid the interstate near mile marker 175 by Janesville. The rollover could involve injuries, and dispatchers say they've received reports that at least one person was ejected from the vehicle.
Mile marker 175 is near Palmer Drive and Ruger Avenue.


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I like some of these images a lot (I looked at the site) He is doing the most important thing which is using your feet and eyes to find beautiful and interesting photographs. He also seems to know how to capture some great light. I do think he is overdoing the gopro fisheye shots though, some of it is style without substance. While the camera and lens are secondary to vision which is the most important element they are not irrelevant. Also this is a bit gimmicky in that the article and photographer seem to talk up the unconventional technique more than the vision of the photographs.
David East: Stills photography with a GoPro
South Africa-based filmmaker David East uses a GoPro camera for his video work, but has started to use it for stills as well. Although not as technically sound as images taken on a dedicated stills camera, there's an evocative, slightly dreamlike quality to his work, taken using an 11MP GoPro HD HERO2, which we really like.
|Photo: David East
The HD HERO2 is capable of 1080p video at 30 fps, and can shoot up to 60fps at 720p resolution. Its max-res 11MP stills are 3840x2880. It offers a 170-degree view of the world, and its lightweight, tough construction has made it - and other cameras of its type - popular with fans of extreme sports all over the world. Many of the people who shoot with cameras like this might never think to take a still photograph, but as David East demonstrates, you can get interesting results.
|Photo: David East
In a quote carried by South African photo-community site ormsconnect, East says that one of the reasons he enjoys shooting with the HD HERO2 is that 'you don't really know what you have shot until you get home and load [the pictures] onto the computer'. East compares shooting with his GoPro to being 'almost like film' in that respect.
|Photo: David East
|Photo: David East
You can see more of David's work (on various cameras, including the GoPro) at his website, davidjeast.wordpress.com


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Tuesday Dec 29 2009
The Real McCoy: Should buyer bide time for better deal?
By: Kari McCoy
Dear Kari: We are finally ready to buy a home and we want the best deal. Some friends of ours just bought a home and they paid full price after the home was on the market for three months. We have waited a long time to buy a home and we want the best price. What should we do? Answer: Buying a home is a major event, both emotionally and financially. It will usually affect your finances more likely than any other investment. On the emotional side, you are determining where you will live for the next several years, if not the rest of your life. You and your Realtor have been house hunting for several weeks, looking at tons of homes for sale. This process helps you, the buyer, to understand what the real estate market has to offer in your approved price range. Then suddenly your dream home appears. This is very exciting. Next, the buyers frequently ask their Realtor what she or he thinks the initial offer price should be. When you are preparing your offer, you already know the seller's asking price. However, more research of the seller's situation could prove to be helpful in determining the best offer price. The seller's motivations may be a key factor, such as job transfer, buying another home, divorce, seller retiring, etc. All this information can be useful. For example, a seller just received a job transfer out of state and wants his family to join him immediately. If the buyer could be flexible with a quick close of escrow, then that seller may take a lesser price than they normally would have. Please be aware if you offer too low, the seller may be insulted and respond with an impossible counter offer ... or not respond at all. This is a thin line unless you are willing to walk away from the home completely and find another home. The idea is to always keep the ball rolling, by having counter offers going back and forth with the seller and buyer no matter how small the changes may be. Please know that there is a large possibility that the seller's emotional attachment to the home may be a factor. These emotions may apply even if you are working with a track subdivision home rather than a custom home. The key is to try and figure out the amount that is slightly less than what the seller was hoping to get, but close enough that he may get nervous about losing a possible strong offer. Ask your Realtor to provide you with a current CMA (Comparable Market Analysis) on similar homes near the neighborhood, which have recently sold, and also the pending sales. A pending sale means that there is an accepted offer on a home but there may be contingencies not completed and the property has not passed title to the new owner. Therefore the agreed upon sale price will not be disclosed until the home closes escrow. This protects the seller in the event the pending sale is not completed and the home needs to go back on the market. Your Realtor will locate this CMA information through the local MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The MLS service has most all the data of all the homes for sale, homes sold, pending sale homes, expired homes and off-the-market homes. If for some reason a particular home was not found in the MLS, your Realtor can obtain the information through the county recorder's office. Once you and your Realtor have gathered all the information, she or he will help you make comparisons. A few comparisons may be price of other sold homes, condition of the home, age, square footage, location, views, size of yard, upgrades, improvements, location flaws, work needed, etc. You and your Realtor will need to also take into consideration the current market trends and competition of other homes for sale in the area. Then the buyer must figure out the terms and what price you are willing to pay for the home. Your real estate agent's job is to negotiate a lower than asking price and terms which would make you happy. Yet, if you are willing to pay market value or a few thousand dollars over market value or if you are only willing to pay a set amount and then walk away from the selected home, please tell your Realtor. This information will help with their negotiation tactic and strategies. While your Realtor can advise you and provide you the necessary data, the ultimate decision on what you offer is yours. Kari McCoy has been a Realtor for 25 years and owns the Kari McCoy Group, Residential Real Estate, at Coldwell Banker. She can be reached at 941-9540, firstname.lastname@example.com or at Karimccoy.com.


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The grass is rich and matted, you cannot see the soil. It holds the rain and the mist, and they seep into the ground, feeding the streams in every kloof. It is well-tended, and not too many cattle feed upon it; not too many fires burn it, laying bare the soil. Stand unshod upon it, for the ground is holy, being even as it came from the Creator. Keep it, guard it, care for it, for it keeps men, guards men, cares for men. Destroy it and man is destroyed.
Where you stand the grass is rich and matted, you cannot see the soil. But the rich green hills break down. They fall to the valley below, and falling, change their nature. For they grow red and bare; they cannot hold the rain and mist, and the streams are dry in the kloofs. Too many cattle feed upon the grass, and too many fires have burned it. Stand shod upon it, for it is coarse and sharp, and the stones cut under the feet. It is not kept, or guarded, or cared for, it no longer keeps men, guards men, cares for men. The titihoya does not cry here any more.
The great red hills stand desolate, and the earth has torn away like flesh. The lightning flashes over them, the clouds pour down upon them, the dead streams come to life, full of the red blood of the earth. Down in the valleys women scratch the soil that is left, and the maize hardly reaches the height of a man. They are valleys of old men and old women, of mothers and children. The men are away, the young men and the girls are away. The soil cannot keep them any more.
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Article Date: 4/1/2002
strategic skill builders
Solution Chemistry
A care system's components and interaction
with the lens and the ey are essential to successful contact lens wear.
Contact lens care solutions have evolved recently. Several multipurpose products claim to be as effective at disinfection as hydrogen peroxide products and to be more convenient, particularly since the approval of no-rub indications. Multipurpose products have also enjoyed the greatest growth (+30%). I'll review multipurpose care products and discuss the interaction of their chemistry with the lens and the eye.
Multipurpose solutions (MPSs) for disinfecting contact lenses must have sufficient antimicrobial activity yet be non-toxic to the eye. This need for balance has encouraged development and selection of MPS disinfectants. Most MPS products bind to the microbe cell surface, destroying cell membrane function. Common disinfectants in these products are:
Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB). Also known as polyhexanide and polyaminopropyl biguanide, PHMB is the most popular disinfectant in MPS products. It's found in Complete, ReNu MultiPlus, SOLOcare and numerous generic products, at concentrations of 1 part per million (ppm).
The biguanide group has a strong cationic (+) charge, which accounts for its high activity and usefulness at low concentrations. Other ingredients (e.g., buffers, surfactants, salts, etc.) can affect its activity, which is why antimicrobial effectiveness differs between products. Overall, PHMB is effective and well tolerated.
Polyquad (Polyquartenium-1). Unique to Alcon products, this is a large cationic (+) polymer (larger than PHMB). The quaternary ammonium group has a lower cationic (+) charge than PHMB's biguanide group, so we use Poly-quartenium-1 at higher concentration levels (10 ppm ).
Aldox (myristamidopropyl dimethylamine).
Aldox is an additional disinfectant found in Opti-Free Express at 5 ppm. It's a fatty acid modified with a cationic group and mainly demonstrates anti-fungal activity. It's a much smaller molecule than the two polymeric disinfectants and more likely to irritate the eyes.
In the United States, two recognized pathways exist for demonstrating that an MPS disinfects adequately. One is to test it by loading lenses with microorganisms and then performing each disinfection step as specified in the product labeling. This testing, called Regimen
Qualification, must demonstrate that at the end of the disinfection process, fewer than 10 microbes of an initial inoculum of 100,000 to 1 million viable cells remain on the lenses and in the solution (at least a 5 log
reduction of three types of bacteria). The manufacturer specifies the regimen used; it may or may not include a rub step.
The second method is "stand alone" testing. It was developed to expedite industry testing of MPS products that are used in a "standard" regimen, including rubbing and rinsing steps as well as a lens soak period. In this test a volume of MPS is inoculated with micro-organisms soaked for the time specified by the product labeling. Then the disinfectant is neutralized and the number of surviving organisms is determined. To pass the test, there must be at least a 3 log reduction in bacteria and a 1 log reduction in fungi. Passing "stand alone" testing doesn't demonstrate cleaning or disinfection of lenses since no lenses are involved in the test.
The only requirement is a specific reduction in microbial viability numbers, expressed as log reduction, within the specified soak time. For example, if the test inoculum is 500,000 (5x 105) organisms, a 1 log reduction would have 50,000 (5x104) organisms surviving, and a 3 log reduction would have 500 (5x102). If the MPS passes the "stand alone" test, regimen testing is unnecessary, and the product may be labeled a multipurpose disinfecting solution (MPDS).
Products that qualified as adequate disinfectants using regimen testing include Complete Brand and SOLOcare. Products that qualified using the stand alone test are ReNu MultiPlus and Opti-Free Express.
Because a no-rub regimen isn't a "standard" regimen, the MPS must pass a modified regimen test (including a special test using organic soil added to the lenses) to be cleared by FDA. Products that have no-rub labeling are Opti-Free Express, Complete, and ReNu MultiPlus.
How does a no-rub multipurpose product clean and disinfect adequately? A lens taken from a
healthy eye has few microbes when put away in its case. Rinsing before and after the soak removes at least 90% of the debris and contaminants, and the disinfection action of the MPS kills remaining organisms and prevents new growth. While rubbing a lens helps remove deposits and particulate matter, it adds contaminants from the hands, grinding them onto the lens surface. If you follow a no-rub regimen, the lens could have less microbial contamination.
Rinsing is crucial to the success of a no-rub regimen. No rub hasn't been shown to be safe or effective without it. Recent contact lens industry data suggest that only 66% of patients rinse their lenses.
Before recommending a no-rub regimen, evaluate the patient's level of compliance (inspecting the cleanliness of the lens case brought from home may provide an objective clue). If you think he or she's a good candidate, thoroughly explain the importance of adequate rinsing.
Although the disinfectant in an MPS product is its active ingredient, all such products have a complex mixture of other ingredients to clean lenses and keep the solution compatible with the eye (see Table on page 75). These ingredients include:
EDTA (edetate disodium). Found in all MPS products, EDTA enhances the anti-microbial effectiveness of the primary disinfectant. It chelates divalent cations (usually calcium and magnesium), leaving the microbe more vulnerable to the disinfectant. Because EDTA chelates calcium and magnesium ions, it's also slightly toxic to corneal cells, which need these ions for metabolism. Thus products with lower levels of EDTA may be preferable, provided they demonstrate adequate anti-microbial performance.
Surfactants. Surfactants are essential to cleaning ability. They're particularly important for emulsifying lipid-based soils on lenses and preventing re-attachment of proteins or other materials to the lens.
All surfactants have a structure composed of lipophilic (nonpolar) and hydrophilic (polar) domains. While classic surfactants are small molecules, modern MPS surfactants are polymers large enough to avoid penetration into the lens matrix, so that carry-over to the eye during lens application is minimized. Two classes of these polymers are:
Polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer in SOLOcare and Poloxamer 237 in Complete are examples of pluronic surfactants. Poloxamine in ReNu MultiPlus and Tetronic 1304 in Opti-Free Express are tetronic surfactants. Pluronic surfactants may have a lower potential for ocular irritation.
Buffers. A buffer is essential for maintaining a pH compatible with the eye. It must also be chemically compatible with the other formula components. Several buffers are used in MPS products, including borate, which can work synergistically with the disinfectant, boosting the overall disinfection. However, as with EDTA, the trade-off for
enhanced anti-microbial effect is increased potential for eye irritation.
Phosphate and citrate buffers, found in Complete and Opti-Free Express, are more like physiological buffers and gentler on the eye.
Chemically, buffers must match with eletrolytes to provide isotonicity. This balance of concentration is necessary for compatibility of the solution with the contact lens and the eye. Sodium and chloride are the primary electrolytes.
Potassium is found in Complete Brand; potassium ions are believed to be particularly beneficial to the ocular surface.
Several in vitro tests measure biocompatibility. They expose a standard cell model to the MPS and measure cellular integrity and survival. In one test, the vital dye neutral red is taken up by cells of a standard cell line. Then the cells are exposed to the test products. Released dye is washed out, and the dye remaining in the cells is measured by a colorimeter. More toxic solutions will damage the cell membranes, causing more dye loss. Opti-Free Express causes more dye loss and so is more cytotoxic than ReNu MultiPlus or Complete.
Multipurpose solutions are all qualified for use with any hydrogel lens, including toric and multifocal designs as well as opaque and tinted lenses. However, some evidence indicates that certain match-ups between lens and solution may be better than others.
In a French study on MPS use and polymer selection, 3,066 subjects, both existing and new wearers, were recruited from more than 300 ophthalmological practices. All were fit with Acuvue 2 lenses and given Complete Brand Multi-Purpose Solution. After 28 days, they were questioned.
Key findings included a higher score for comfort during the 2 or 3 days before lens replacement with the new combination than with the previous lens and solution.
Furthermore, about 8 out of 10 users overall (and 9 of 10 new wearers) stated that they would continue to use the new combination after the study.
In a similar U.S. study, 284 wearers compared Acuvue2 lenses and Complete with their usual lens/solution in an open-label, randomized, crossover test design. They preferred Acuvue 2 lenses and Complete Brand MPS over their usual combination for initial and all-day comfort as well as overall comfort, giving the new combination superior scores for satisfaction and intent to purchase the after the study.
What could be the mechanism for interaction of the contact lens and the care system? Remember that the soft contact lens is a delivery device for MPS components to the eye. Disinfectants and surfactants in particular may have subtle irritating effects on the eye, not as stinging and burning, but as a slight decrease in overall lens wearing comfort or reduced wearing time.
One doctor reported significantly higher levels of corneal staining in patients using an MPS with a relatively high level of PHMB. This effect was particularly evident in patients wearing Group II lenses. Subjects with more staining also reported less comfort and satisfaction. The proposed mechanism for this effect is enhanced binding of PHMB to lipid deposits on the group II lens, causing delivery of more PHMB to the corneal surface as the lens ages.
PHMB is a poly-cationic molecule that binds to anionic sites on the eye surface (and on microbes) to exert its disinfectant or cytotoxic action. Blocking poly-cationic sites may reduce its effect, de-activating it by ion-pair binding with a suitable poly-anionic molecule.
One such moledule is
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), the active ingredient in some rewetting drops. It's also an ophthalmic demulcent in some dry eye preparations.
The proposed actual use of this effect would be insertion of a drop of the tear product in the eye before lens application, or direct placement of the CMC tear inside the lens before application. The relative volumes of tear and MPS would be close to 1:1, so there would be substantial excess CMC in the mixture (up to 200:1 relative to PHMB) due to its relatively higher concentration.
Market value of contact lens care products
MPS products provide excellent disinfectant and superior convenience, but areas for improvement remain. I'd like less potential for ocular discomfort, with modifications in formula components. As new lens types are introduced, MPS products may need to evolve to maintain their lens compatibility.
One possible direction for evolution is toward comfort components. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is one FDA-specified ophthalmic demulcent that may be used to treat dry and irritated eyes in artificial tears. It's a common ingredient of dry eye drops. In the tear film it supplements the natural tear layer by attracting and holding additional water on the ocular surface, improving wearing comfort.
In an MPS, HPMC is taken up to hydrogel lenses during overnight soak, and then released from the lens surface. It improves lens surface wettability and is associated with a small but significant increase in tear break-up time in lens wear. Adding HPMC to an MPS improves wearing comfort in clinical tests.
In the future, more products will be formulated to enhance the wearing experience.
Dr. Simmons conducts research within the Consumer Eye Care group at Allergan, Inc., with particular interests in contact lens care products and dry eye formulations.
This Strategic Skill Builders Continuing Education article is made possible by a grant from Vistakon. The content is independently produced by Optometric Management.
Optometric Management, Issue: April 2002


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We expose slave masters and people smugglers in suburban Britain.
Is there more to life than money?
James Reinl | 07 Jun 2013 08:48 GMT | Politics, Cyprus, Ghana, India, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya - For Wambuga Nyingi, it is not about the money.
Britain's decision to compensate thousands of Kenyans who were tortured during an anti-colonial uprising in the 1950s is important because it re-writes the history books, he said.
"I'm okay with the settlement, even if it's not much," he told Al Jazeera during an interview at his home in Kenya's central highlands.
"The most important thing for me is that they have acknowledged that we were not rebels - we were freedom fighters. That's what matters."
According to the Kenya Human Rights Commission, as many as 90,000 Kenyans were killed or tortured and 160,000 more were forced into concentration camps during eight years of mayhem and bloodshed during the 1950s.
On Thursday, Britain announced an out-of-court settlement of about $30.5m. It will be split between 5,200 victims, leaving about $4,100 per claimant in a country where the average person earns just $821 a year.
Making a landmark apology before Britain's parliament, Foreign Secretary William Hague expressed regret over "abhorrent violations of human dignity" that took place more than half a century ago.
"The British government recognises that Kenyans were subject to torture and other forms of ill-treatment at the hands of the colonial administration," he said, adding it "sincerely regrets that these abuses took place and that they marred Kenya's progress towards independence."
Martyn Day, from the law firm Leigh Day, which represents the 5,200 Kenyan torture victims, welcomed the payout and an agreement to fund construction of a memorial in Kenya dedicated to those who suffered.
"This case has been a long, hard struggle for justice; taking four years and two court defeats for the government before they finally agreed to treat these victims of torture with the dignity they deserve," he said.
This case has been a long, hard struggle for justice; taking four years and two court defeats for the government
Martyn Day, lawyer
Dozens of veterans from the Kenyan uprising, mostly octogenarians, gathered at a hotel in downtown Nairobi to sing, chant and listen to speeches from the lawyers and activists who secured the legal win.
But it was not without controversy. Angry Kenyans used social networking sites to complain that the sum was insultingly low. Others said they suffered during the 1950s but were not among the beneficiaries.
Paul Muite, a lawyer for the Mau Mau veterans, said the victory was a milestone in establishing a system of justice that extends beyond national borders.
"If we are going to end impunity around the globe, each nation, each person, must acknowledge their wrongdoing," he said. "It doesn't become any less wrongdoing because it was very widespread. That's a price that they've got to pay."
Nyingi was a 25-year-old activist when he was captured and tortured by colonial forces during the Mau Mau uprising at the end of the British Empire. He was beaten unconscious and dangled by his ankles during almost a decade behind bars.
Abuses against Nyingi and thousands of others occurred during the Kenyan Revolt of 1952-60, when fighters from the nationalist Mau Mau movement attacked white settlers in an effort to regain land and end colonial rule.
The renegades were mostly made up of Kikuyus, Kenya's main ethnic group, who wore their hair in dreadlocks and launched raids from the forests of central Kenya.
Attacks alarmed white settlers and British officials almost 7,000km away in Whitehall. British forces and their Kenyan allies responded with a brutal crackdown of detentions and torture that eventually suppressed the guerrillas.
While the British government viewed the rebels as terrorists, Kenya now sees them as freedom fighters in a liberation struggle. A bronze statue of Dedan Kimathi, the "former freedom fighter and Kenya hero" who led the Mau Mau, was unveiled in Nairobi in 2007.
Nyingi joined two other victims - Paulo Muoka Nzili and Jane Muthoni Mara - to launch a High Court test case against the British government for the torture and sexual mutilation they suffered under colonial rule.
Lawyers said that Nyingi was severely beaten, Nzili was castrated and Mara was sexually abused in detention camps during the rebellion. A fourth claimant, Susan Ngondi, has died since proceedings began.
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London challenged the case, initially claiming that liability for torture by the colonial authorities was transferred to Kenya upon independence in 1963. It later claimed the actions were brought outside the legal time limit.
Elderly torture victims accused Britain of using legal technicalities to fight the case. The Nobel laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, spoke up for the Kenyans, calling on Britain to show victims the "dignity they deserve".
In October last year, the court ruled the victims had established a proper case and allowed their claims to proceed to trial despite the time elapsed. Lawyers for the Kenyans pressed for trial while also pushing the government for an out-of-court settlement.
Proceedings were closely watched by others who lived and suffered under British rule in India, Malaysia, Cyprus and other former parts of the vast empire. Cases have already been filed seeking reparations for colonial-era abuses.
Daniel Branch, an Africa expert at Warwick University, said there were "exceptional features" to Kenya's case, including well-documented evidence, compelling expert witnesses and support from Kenya's government and rights groups.
"It is unclear whether cases in places like Malaysia, Cyprus and Ghana will have the same level of support, the same level of evidence and an overwhelming case that has to be acknowledged," he said. "But it does raise very serious questions about the extent of violence during the final years of empire."
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"Another lover might build you a castle," begins a poem by Coloradan Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. A temple of stone, she says, with candles and a tower and a moat. Still another lover, the poem recounts, "might build you a mansion ..."
The poem is called "Where the Heart Is," and I've always thought it spoke to the soul of being at home in the West:
"But lover, I would build you a house in my heart,
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The floors would be cherry, enduring, alive with
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There is a tension between what we call home, and the roofs, walls and possessions that we gather around us. Wahtola Trommer slices to its beating center: home is about intention, devotion, rootedness, desire. A house may be shingles, stone, wiring, a view, an address, a collection of stuff. But a home is always more.
That's what we wish for you in this new year: more home. Not more rooms or more things. More meaning. May your home grow happier, deeper, warmer. To that end: a lucky seven proposed resolutions. More of Wahtola Trommer's poetry: word-woman.com
1i will let go
Time passes. That's the thing about time, isn't it? Another poem by Wahtola Trommer, "Note to Self," talks about moving beyond our possessions and mementos, and how to be present with the poignance of it.
A Post colleague mentioned that her kitchen cabinets still had child-safety doors, even now that her sons are teenagers. Like her twin boys, we are all moving targets in time, verbs rather than nouns. Holding on won't change that.
Take hold, instead, of the push to de-clutter and clear your space that January always invokes. Trade clutter-buddy duties with a friend — or consult the tons of other available helpful resources.
ecoerrandgirls.com; hollylange.com; cluttertruckers.com; clearthespace.com. Also: "Clutter Antidote" (Better Life Publishers, 2012); "Simple Living: 30 Days to Less Stuff and More Life" (Amazon, 2012).
2. I will embrace color
So over the off-white? Me, too. The best thing the recession did was give homeowners permission to actually own their homes. To say, with brush and roller, "this is who I am and this is what I like."
When a home inspector told me it was time to paint the exterior of my house, I was giddy. Yes, it would cost me, but it would make a huge and public difference. When it was done, it announced to the world that, despite the failing west fence and the aging roof, I live here, I care, and I'm doing the best I can (and if you don't like that shade of brassy olive, tough tacks).
Painting interior walls is like a cheap meditation class. Doing it yourself puts your eyeballs on every inch of a room. It puts the reins of change in your hands. Grab them.
Sherwin-Williams.com; kwal.com; benjaminmoore.com; Also: "The Right Color: Finding the Perfect Palette for Every Room in Your Home" (Artisan, 2011)
3. I will plant something new and crazy
Yucca. Horned poppies. Currant tomatoes. Container sweet corn. Christmas cactus. Cannabis. Doesn't matter. Give it room on a shelf, a windowsill, a porch. Touch life, and life touches you.
Classes that teach basic-to-advanced gardening, amaranth to terrariums, have already begun all around you at public gardens, your local garden store and places like Denver Urban Homesteading. So there's no "I don't know how" allowed here. If the class you need isn't offered, ask for it. If you're anxious, grow something easy, like radishes or cosmos.
botanicgardens.org; hudsongardens.org; www.ext.colostate.edu; Also: "Flourish: A Visionary Garden in the American West (3D Press, 2009); Organic Gardener's Companion: Growing Vegetables in the West (Fulcrum, 2012).
4. i will jettison fear
Fear is the enemy of trying new things. (So is sloth, but it can be conquered with deadlines.) I met my favorite fearless homeowners in 2012, and their names are Sherry and John Petersik. I only wish they'd published "Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love" a decade ago when I'd just bought my house. But at least they're here now.
If you're faced with blank walls, ugly floors, thrift-store furniture and no budget — or even if you're not — I predict you'll fall in love with the Petersiks, too.
younghouselove.com; Also: "Young House Love," (Artisan, 2012)
5. I will tap the wisdom of my community
The best thing you can have in a house is not a great neighborhood, but great neighbors.
I have them. We dog-sit for one another, share tips on landscapers and painters, shop one another's yard sales. But think how much better it could be if I knew more of their names.
This year, I'll investigate Nextdoor.com, a social-media site that helps neighbors connect. Or maybe I'll just surf Craigslist. My friends in Laporte recently scored a 120-year-old "upright grand" piano for their son from neighbors, free except the cost of moving and tuning it. (It came from Chicago, and we had a blast imagining the stories it would tell if it could talk.) What will you find this year?
Nextdoor.com; Craigslist.com; Freecycle.com; Also: "Networked: The New Social Operating System" (MIT Press, 2012)
6. I will prioritize
Face it: There's never going to be a time when your house is perfect. A home that keeps getting better is partly about getting the most bang for your buck. Sit down with your significant other or with your wisest, most trusted personal advisers. Hire a keen-eyed home inspector.
Make a list of the changes you desire. What's essential to your safety? What's important and will save you money in the long run? And what will simply make you really, really happy?
Some of those make-you-happy things are relatively inexpensive. High-quality pillows (we spend a third of our lives sleeping). A new kitchen sink and faucet (just count how many times a day you use it). Small changes really can be big.
apartmenttherapy.com; nachi.org (The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors). Also: "101 Saturday Morning Projects by the Editors of Family Handyman" (Reader's Digest, 2010)
7. I will entertain!
Entertaining is not about the decor, it's about the welcome. Sure, a few "things" help. Cloth napkins. Wineglasses. Enough forks. All can be had at the local thrift store, so that's no excuse. And entertaining forces you to clean and de-clutter — never bad things in themselves. So pick a reason, set a date and invite people over.
The most hospitable couple I know are artists who live on a pittance. But nobody misses a party at their house and nobody goes away hungry. That's partly because her Southern heritage wouldn't permit it, but it's also because the duo know how to roll out a welcome, light a fire and hand you a mug of tea or a glass of wine before you even know you want one.
They know how to say, "Happy New Year. Happy new home."
Susan Clotfelter: 303-954-1078, email@example.com or twitter.com/susandigsin
How to size up repair projects
With the holidays behind us, list-makers look around the house and start scribbling fresh to-dos for the new year.
But how do we determine which home maintenance projects demand immediate attention over those that can wait?
The tips below for sizing up a repair problem are from "Knack Home Repair & Maintenance: An Illustrated Problem Solver" by Terry Meany, who reminds readers that "whether you own a home, or rent, problems arise."
Here's Meany's advice for prioritizing home-repair issues:
Home maintenance checklist
Categorize each home-related problem to determine how and when you'll resolve it.
• A life-threatening or severe house problem — a flood, for instance — calls for a more critical response than one that doesn't pose any danger.
• Some situations call for expertise beyond your own, (so) don't hesitate to call a contractor, but understand contractors can be expensive.
• If you cannot completely solve the problem, try a temporary fix — such as shutting off water to a leaking pipe — until expert help arrives.
• If the problem isn't endangering you or causing increasing damage, and you're feeling pressures to be elsewhere or get something else done, then walk away from it. Fatigue, hunger, and time concerns will negatively affect your actions and can make things worse. Some things you can always fix later.
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Submitted by Ralph Kostant (United States), Mar 24, 2011 17:47
Jewish advocacy groups must be careful how they react to this decision, because Jews rely on the same legal principles as did the Muslims in this case when they have a dispute resolved by Bet Din, a Jewish rabbinical court. Moreover Florida Circuit Court Judge Richard A. Nielsen en did not "apply sharia law." He applied American contract law.
Here is what I believe actually has occurred. Two pious Muslims entered into an arbitration agreement to have a dispute determined in a private arbitration under Sharia law. When one party reneged, either refusing to proceed with the arbitration or refusing to abide by the arbitrator's decision, and the dispute came before his court, Judge Nielsen ordered the parties to resolve the dispute in accordance with the arbitration agreement. That is not an American court applying Sharia law. That is an American court applying Florida contract law to enforce a contract.
Across our country, thousands of disputes are resolved each year before Jewish religious courts, betei dinim, applying Torah law. (Sometimes, especially in commercial disputes, Torah law dictates that secular law govern the dispute, but that is still the application of Torah law.) If the parties, in their original contract or after a dispute arises, enter into an arbitration agreement, designating a bet din as the arbitrator, the decision of the bet din is enforeceable in most American courts, including California state courts. The courts who enforce the decision of the bet din are not violating the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. They are not applying Torah law. They are enforcing American contract law.
Indeed, halacha requires Jews to resolve disputes in betei dinim rather than in civil courts. Resort to the civil court system is proper only if necessary to enforce the ruling of the bet din or where one party refuses to participate in the Jewish religious court proceeding.
If there is a distinction between the enforcement of an arbitration award rendered under Jewish law by a bet din and one rendered by Islamic judges under Sharia, I don't see it. Indeed, any such distinction would probably itself violate the First Amendment.
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