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A Q&A with the insiders behind your favorite brands.
Sarah Kugelman
President and Founder
skyn ICELAND
skyn ICELAND is the only skin care line specifically formulated to counteract the detrimental effects of chronic stress on skin. Since stressed skin is damaged skin, what it needs most is to be soothed, healed and replenished to regain its natural health and radiance. Inspired by Iceland's abundant and unspoiled resources, skyn ICELAND seeks out natural ingredients to help create the perfect stress antidote for skin.
When I got out of business school, I really wanted to work in the beauty industry but no one would give me a break (several companies said I could intern for free but I had school loans to pay-off so that was out!). About 6 months after graduating, I ended up at a dinner party with a lawyer who was representing the buyer for Caswell-Massey. I asked him to give me the buyers contact information and I wrote him a letter telling him why he should hire me and what I thought I could do to grow his company. He called me in for an interview and then hired me as Director of Retail Marketing. That was my foot in the door!
Our star product is our Icelandic Relief Eye Cream. When I was developing skyn ICELAND, I really wanted to create a great eye cream because I've always been obsessed with eye creams (your eyes show stress and aging first!) and have tried EVERYTHING without satisfaction. During the development process, I was presented with two options for our eye cream. Everyone recommended I go with the more 'accepted' traditional option. It was creamy and rich and felt like what you would expect from an eye cream. However, the other option had this cool aerated technology, it was bouncy to the touch and felt really light on my eyes even though it had incredible, powerful technology in it. I thought it was different and unique so I took a chance, went out on a limb and said "I'm going with this one." It has been our most successful product to date and people LOVE it. We have become known as the eye cream brand! Who would have thought? We have a tremendous celebrity and makeup artist following for this product and recently shot before and after pictures of women's eyes after 30 days of use, and the results were PHENOMENAL. This product does it all: Helps decrease/smooth lines and wrinkles, diminishes dark circles and reduces puffiness. It has a cooling sensation and a wonderful, light texture so you can use it on your eye lids. It's amazing with a concealer too!
Children, great teachers, selflessness, empathy, passion, beauty (art, nature, music, architecture, design, scent, fabric), Iceland, Paris….so many things! As for people, my mother (who's in school and launching her second career), my sister (teaches 4th grade), my stepmother (former CEO and Vice Chairwoman of a top global advertising agency and now board member of several global, high profile companies), my 104 year old grandmother (who loves me like no one else) and my 3 yr old daughter!
I'm obsessed with lip gloss, my favorite is Smashbox, YSL mascara, Lancome waterproof eye makeup remover, John Masters shampoo and conditioner. I am always on the hunt for great natural products but there are so few good ones!
Surgical results that can happen without a knife or anesthesia, stem cell technology in skincare to reverse aging, hair growth solutions for women losing their hair or dealing with cancer, ways to change eye color (better than fake looking contact lenses), makeup that makes skin look poreless and like a retouched photo, a way to get rid of stretch marks and cellulite!
To alleviate stress and its signs of aging in the eye area, put our Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels in the refrigerator! Place them under eyes for a 10 minute, cooling firm-up and de-puff. You will be amazed at the results and how relaxed you feel! For an extra boost, apply the Icelandic Relief Eye Cream after using the eye gels and spritz with Arctic Face Mist (both can go in the fridge too). You will feel like a new person and ready to take on the world!
If you want to get rid of lines and wrinkles, try skyn ICELAND's botanical botox-like Stress Defense Cream. Smooth on trouble spots and within ten minutes see the signs of aging melt away!! @skynICELAND on twitter.
Oxygen Infusion Night Cream is my favorite product in the line. It is like a face lift in a jar. After only ONE night's use, you will see a noticeable difference in your skin. This oxygen infused cream, literally boosts skin's own renewal process at night - helping heal, rejuvenate, restore - in the morning skin is glowing, translucent, even toned and younger looking.
Iceland Relief Eye Cream is the one weapon you MUST have in your skincare arsenal. It does it all: reduces lines/wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. The light, cooling sensation relieves stress around the eye area and when combined with a concealer keeps both under-eye and lids smooth, hydrated and crease-proof all day. This is our #1 seller nationwide and is a cult item among celebrities and makeup artists.
Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels are the perfect partner product to the Icelandic Relief Eye Cream. Use them first…place under eyes for 10 minutes and you will instantly see eyes de-puff, de-line and brighten-up! These are miracle workers that deliver immediate gratification. They are used by makeup artists all over Hollywood on TV and movie sets to get actors prepped and ready for their close-ups!! (They are a favorite of Jessalyn Gilsig from Glee and Hollywood stylist Rachel Zoe).
Pure Cloud Cream is the BEST moisturizer for dry, depleted, sensitive skin. It is never heavy or greasy and has cutting edge technology to hydrate (5% Sodium Hyaluronate), soothe (Peptide technology which releases Endorphins on skin to relieve stress and irritation) and fortify (Hydrolyzed Rice Protein to preserve skin's healthy collagen). This product is arctic tested and approved (Gaby Finn from the UK used it on her 340 mile trek to the Arctic!! And it saved her skin!! Read her blog posts on the skyn ICELAND site).
Glacial Face Wash is like no other cleanser. It's both creamy and nurturing while foaming and deeply cleansing. This product is for all skin types and never leaves skin tight, filmy or tacky. This will hold up to any white towel test…removing dirt and face makeup so there is not a trace on your towel. Oxygen brightens, willow bark naturally detoxifies and Cylindrica Seed Oil helps repair skin's lipid barrier. Plus it has a natural oat and amino acid based surfactant system (no SLS!!). Tori Spelling is a fan! And, use Glacial Cleansing Cloths when you're on the run, at the gym or too tired to wash your face! These foaming cloths DO NOT NEED WATER…and don't need to be rinsed off. They remove makeup and dirt while caring for tired, stressed skin! (Christine Hendricks from Madman uses them when she's busy on the set!).
The Antidote Quenching Daily Lotion is the perfect daily moisturizer for normal, combination or oily skin. It goes on with a cooling burst of moisture which quickly absorbs into skin without a trace. It makes an amazing primer and contains willow bark, a natural anti-bacterial to decongest skin and keep pores clear. Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, along with arctic cloudberries and cranberries, create a light lotion that delivers intense hydration without being greasy or heavy. (We've been told that Johnny Depp stole it from his makeup artist and wouldn't give it back!)


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The Millennium Standard Omega SuperSoft Big Bead is a putter that flies straight. It features a large bead around the rim which offers a little bit more fade than the beadless or small "micro" bead that is featured on the original SS Omega. The larger bead provides great support for your finger when throwing.
The SuperSoft Big Bead Omega is all about touch. It's super soft great grip and chain-grabbing stickiness have made it a favorite among disc golf players of all skill levels. It's soft, sticky, and grippy. The Omega gives you total control of angle, direction, and pace, keys to success in the short game. It is totally stable in virtually any wind, and its extra softness gives you extra stick when it hits the chains. It's the only putter you need and everything you want in a top notch putter. Even if you're outside your putting range, the Omega has the precision to get up-and-down.
The Omega AP compared to the Omega SuperSoft, is made from stiffer, super grip material for when you want to lay up to the basket. Made to improve your approach game, it's a straight flyer with a great feel and great durability. It's also a tremendous putter for players who prefer a putter that's firmer but still sticky.
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"Pick-up-Sticks", also know as Jackstraws, Jerkstraws, Spillikins or Woodpile, is a popular game of skill, played by both children and adults with long round sticks or 'straws' of wood. 'Jackstraws', the game's most immediate predecessor was particularly popular during the colonial period in America. Jackstraws were originally made of ivory or bone. Later, when the game became a favorite among colonial children, they were made of wood. In the 20th century, the 'sticks'; were rounded for ease of use and Jackstraws became the game we now know as "Pick-up-Sticks".
The name "Pick-up-Sticks" comes from the children's counting rhyme, "One, two, buckle my shoe; three, four, shut the door; five, six, pick up sticks."
This is a nice set of 25 - 10" long Birch Pick-up Sticks, with an Instruction Card and a Color Canvas Pouch. Made in the USA.
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Cyclosporine is a drug that reduces the body's ability to fight illness/disease (an immunosuppressant), leaving patients vulnerable to infection or other problems (including cancers such as lymphoma). Using other drugs that treat organ transplant rejection along with this drug may increase these tendencies.
Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney problems. The risk of both problems increases with higher doses and longer treatment with this drug. Psoriasis patients who have had certain previous treatments (e.g., PUVA, UVB, coal tar, radiation therapy, methotrexate) are at increased risk to develop skin cancer. Therefore, cyclosporine must be given only under close medical supervision.
Because different brands deliver different amounts of medication, do not switch brands of cyclosporine without your doctor's permission and directions.
Laboratory tests (e.g., kidney function tests, blood tests) may be performed to monitor your progress.Who should not take SangCya?
This medication is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a liver, kidney, or heart transplant. It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new organ to function normally. Cyclosporine is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis and a certain skin condition (severe psoriasis). Cyclosporine belongs to a class of drugs known as immunosuppressants. It works by slowing down your body's defense system (immune system) to prevent your body from rejecting a transplanted organ, further damaging your joints (in rheumatoid arthritis patients), or further damaging your skin (in psoriasis patients). For the treatment of psoriasis or arthritis, it is generally used to treat people who cannot take other medications or have not found relief from other treatments.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used to prevent rejection in other types of organ transplants (e.g., cornea, pancreas) or bone marrow transplant. It may also be used to treat other conditions that may be helped by affecting the immune system (e.g., Crohn's disease).
Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily at the same times each day, or take as directed by your doctor. You may take it with or without food, but it is important to choose one way and take every dose that way. Dosage is based on your medical condition, cyclosporine blood level, kidney function, and response to therapy. Follow the dosing schedule for this medication carefully.
To improve the taste of this liquid medication, you may mix it into orange or apple juice that is at room temperature. Mixing with milk may have an unpleasant taste. Using the dosing syringe, measure your dose into a cup of juice, stir well, and drink as soon as possible after mixing. It is best to use a glass container whenever possible, but a hard plastic cup may also be used. Do not use plastic foam cups. To make sure that all the medication is taken, add more juice to the cup, stir, and drink, then repeat. Dry the outside of the syringe. Do not rinse it in water. If the syringe must be cleaned, be sure that it is completely dry before the next time you need to use it.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being treated with this medication unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Grapefruit products can increase the amount of this medication in your bloodstream. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same times each day.
This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
If you are taking this drug to treat arthritis, it may take 4-8 weeks to notice improvement, and up to 4 months for the full benefit.
If you are taking this drug to treat psoriasis, it may take 2-4 weeks to notice improvement, and up to 4 months for the full benefit. Your dose will slowly be increased during your therapy with this drug. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve after 6 weeks of taking the highest recommended dose. If you are taking this medication to treat psoriasis, do not take it continuously for longer than one year unless directed to do so by your doctor.
See also the Warning section.
Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, acne, cramps, increased hair growth on the face/body, shaking fingers/hands (tremor), swollen/red/painful gums, dizziness, flushing, and high blood pressure may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Your risk of infection may be higher while you are taking this medication. Tell your doctor right away if any of these symptoms of infection occur: fever, sore throat, flu-like symptoms, painful urination.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: muscle spasms/weakness, fast/irregular heartbeat, change in the amount/color of urine, unusual weight gain/loss, tingling of the hands/feet, hearing problems, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, dark urine, persistent nausea/vomiting, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin/eyes, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, change in the appearance or size of skin moles/lesions, changes in skin color, loss of consciousness, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, difficulty concentrating), vision changes, swollen glands, unusual lumps, night sweats, problems with speech, clumsiness, loss of coordination, weakness on one side of the body, severe leg pain.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain, seizures.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Before taking cyclosporine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as propylene glycol), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: chicken pox/shingles, high blood pressure, cancer, skin lesions of unknown cause, current use of radiation therapy (including phototherapy with PUVA or UVB), kidney disease, liver disease, any recent/current infections, seizures, untreated mineral imbalance (e.g., low magnesium or high potassium), blood disorders, diabetes, a certain gut problem (malabsorption), high blood fats (cholesterol or triglycerides).
This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
This drug may reduce the magnesium levels in your blood. Ask your doctor about adding magnesium to your diet. Your doctor may prescribe a magnesium supplement.
Cyclosporine can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Therefore, wash your hands well to prevent the spread of infection. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.
Do not have immunizations/vaccinations without the consent of your doctor. Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose).
This drug may increase your risk for developing skin cancer. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
This medication may cause swelling and growth of the gums (gingival hyperplasia). Brush your teeth and floss daily to minimize this problem. See your dentist regularly.
This medication may contain alcohol. Caution is advised if you have liver disease, alcohol dependence, seizures, or any other condition that require you to limit/avoid alcohol in your diet. Caution is also advised if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Carefully watch children while they use this medication. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
The elderly may be at greater risk for the effects on blood pressure and kidneys while using this drug.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Cyclosporine used during pregnancy has resulted in newborns with problems such as low birth weight and being born too early (premature). Other more serious problems have also been reported, including death of the unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
See also the How to Use section.
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: birth control pills, caspofungin, coal tar, ezetimibe, sulfinpyrazone, tacrolimus, temsirolimus, terbinafine, other drugs that weaken the immune system/increase the risk of infection (such as natalizumab, rituximab, tofacitinib), drugs that worsen kidney problems (e.g., acyclovir, aminoglycoside antibiotics including tobramycin; amphotericin B; colchicine; melphalan; sulfa drugs including sulfamethoxazole; vancomycin), drugs that may increase potassium levels (e.g., potassium supplements, "water pills" including amiloride, spironolactone).
Other medications can affect the removal of cyclosporine from your body, which may affect how cyclosporine works. Examples include allopurinol, amiodarone, barbiturates including phenobarbital, boceprevir, bosentan, calcium channel blockers including diltiazem/nifedipine/verapamil, cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitors including indinavir, imatinib, certain man-made male hormones such as danazol/methyltestosterone, methylprednisolone, metronidazole, mifepristone, nafcillin, nefazodone, octreotide, orlistat, quinupristin/dalfopristin, rifamycins including rifampin/rifabutin, certain anti-seizure drugs including carbamazepine/phenytoin, St. John's wort, telaprevir, ticlopidine, among others.
This medication can slow down the removal of other medications from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include aliskiren, ambrisentan, dronedarone, repaglinide, tolterodine, certain statins (such as lovastatin, pitavastatin, simvastatin), other immunosuppressants (such as azathioprine, methotrexate, sirolimus), among others.
Do not use potassium-containing salt substitutes while taking this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Do not share this medication with others.
Keep all laboratory and medical appointments. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., liver and kidney function, blood pressure, blood mineral levels, uric acid, cyclosporine blood levels) should be performed from time to time to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Discuss with your doctor how to monitor your own blood pressure. Inform your doctor of your blood pressure readings.
If you have had an organ transplant, it is recommended that you attend a transplant education class or support group. Learn the symptoms of organ rejection such as a feeling of being ill, fever, pain around the transplanted organ, and signs of a failing transplanted organ (a decrease in the amount of urine with kidney transplant, yellowing of the skin/eyes with liver transplant, shortness of breath/inability to exercise with heart transplant). Seek immediate medical attention if these symptoms of rejection occur.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Do not refrigerate. Once the bottle has been opened, use the solution within 2 months. If stored below 68 degrees F (20 degrees C), the solution may thicken and particles may form. This does not affect the medication. If this occurs, warm the solution back to room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) to reverse the changes.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
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As you mature, you notice fine lines and wrinkles cropping up on your face, instantly giving away your age. A variety of products exist that promise to reduce the look of wrinkles and promote skin firmness, but not all of the products achieve these lofty goals. DCL Treatments, however, feature gentle but effective formulas that help minimize and soften the signs associated with the aging process. Natural ingredients, such as Vitamin C, antioxidants, and green tea, tackle those fine lines and wrinkles that can be stubborn. They firm your skin, instantly making you look younger. Even more, some DCL Treatments include SPF, which protects your skin from the sun and protects it from even more fine lines and wrinkles.
DCL Treatments tackle a variety of skin issues. You can turn back the clock by reducing signs of aging on your face. You can keep your face well-moisturized. Eliminate oily skin, or even out your skin texture. No matter your skin care goal, there's a DCL Treatment that is right for you. Regular use of DCL Treatments leads to noticeable results. Address your signs of aging today by incorporating a DCL Treatment into your beauty care routine.
Sometimes, a daily cleanser and moisturizer isn't enough to leave your skin in its best condition. DCL Treatments address specific skin issues, allowing you to target problem areas and boost the overall appearance of your skin. Use DCL Treatments to create a younger-looking complexion today.
Many products promise younger-looking skin, but not all of them follow through with results. Turn to DCL High Potency C Scape Serum to reduce visible signs of aging in just a few weeks. This serum is effective because it is highly potent, featuring 25% of a stabilized form of Vitamin C. Using DCL High Potency C Scape Serum results in a more even skin tone, increased collagen, firmer skin, and improved skin texture. This oil-free formula works well on all skin types. Apply DCL High Potency C Scape Serum to cleansed skin in the mornings and evenings for maximum results.
The peptides in DCL Peptide Plus Treatment Serum, along with four synergistic age-defying complexes, combat visible signs of aging on your face. This gentle formula, which is suitable for all skin types, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and brightens and promotes an even skin tone. DCL Peptide Plus Treatment Serum also offers antioxidant protection for your complexion. Use the serum twice daily, and enjoy your younger-looking skin.
Protect your skin from the sun while reducing signs of aging withDCL Skin Renewal Complex. This formula features 10% Glycolic Acid along with SPF 20, making it ideal for daily use. The addition of green tea in DCL Skin Renewal Complex offers antioxidant protection, and the formula also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. All skin types can use DCL Skin Renewal Complex every day to enjoy sun protection and anti-aging benefits at the same time.


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OSCE 101: Briefing for Civil Society
For those in need of a refresher course and those interested in becoming involved.
Learn about the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
and the Role of Civil Society
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
B318 Rayburn House Office Building
Don't forget! For those planning to travel to Warsaw, Poland, remember to register to participate in the OSCE's Annual Human Rights Meeting
What: Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM)
When: September 29 – October 10, 2008
Where: Warsaw, Poland
Why: Annual 2-week human rights conference
Free Registration, Agenda, and Information on past meetings: http://www.osce.org/odihr/16533.html
(Note: registration may not yet be open, please keep checking website)
What is the HDIM?
(see also fact sheet: http://www.osce.org/publications/odihr/2006/09/20658_674_en.pdf)
The term "human dimension" describes the set of norms and activities related to human rights, the rule of law, and democracy that are regarded within the OSCE as one of the three pillars of its comprehensive security concept, along with the politico-military and the economic and environmental dimensions.
Every year in Warsaw, the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) organizes a two-week conference, the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM). The HDIM is a forum where OSCE participating States discuss the implementation of human dimension commitments that were adopted by consensus at prior OSCE Summits or Ministerial Meetings.
These commitments are not legally binding norms; instead, they are politically binding - a political promise to comply with the standards elaborated in OSCE documents. Follow-up meetings to review the implementation of the commitments are based on the principle that the commitments undertaken in the field of the human dimension are matters of direct and legitimate concern to all participating States and do not belong exclusively to the internal affairs of the state concerned.
OSCE human dimension commitments
A comprehensive, 2-volume compilation of the OSCE human dimension commitments (available in English and in Russian) can be ordered free of charge through the ODIHR website:
Volume 1: Thematic Compilation and Volume 2: Chronological Compilation
or http://www.osce.org/odihr/item_11_16237.html
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Give yourself a spa day at home with dozens of delectable bath and body products to choose from! Whether you're looking for a cleansing scrub or wash, aromatherapy or massage oil, or something special for your bath water to keep your skin silky-smooth and irresistible, shop our online store for cleansers, lathers, oils, gels, lotions, salts, powders, milks or crystals -- all waiting to be delivered to your doorstep and into your bathtub or shower! Today's bath products are available in just about any scent you can imagine, from wholesome scents like apricot, chamomile, ginseng, water lily, seamoss, berry, eucalyptus, lavender, peach and jasmine, to exotics like Toko-Yuku and Yuan Zhi.
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The Infectious Diseases Section is located within the heart of theUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Campus. The Section is comprised of nationally known Faculty committed to providing the highest quality education, research, and patient care possible.
The Section consist of eight Infectious Diseases Specialists. The Faculty provide general consultative care to patients with known or suspected infectious diseases. Faculty members are board certified in Infectious Diseases and offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. From evaluation to management, we provide consultation and are available to act as attending physicians during hospitalization. We have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities in clinical microbiology, mycology and virology. Under the supervision of our physicians, patients may benefit from new anti-infective therapies through clinical research protocols.
About the Infectious Diseases Institute
The Infectious Diseases Institute is the outpatient clinical "home" for the Section. It boasts six Infectious Diseases Specialists and over 25 mid-level providers and staff.
The facility is housed within the OU Health Sciences Center complex and is surrounded by four of Oklahoma City's leading hospitals as well as a multitude of other medical specialties accessible within OU Physicians.
The Institute specializes in provision of care to persons living with HIV/AIDS and has numerous federal programs dedicated to primary care, prevention, education, and community services for the infected and affected individual. Our Vision
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A Q&A with the insiders behind your favorite brands.
Soraya Hendesi
Unable to find the pure but active skin care she wanted for herself, Soraya Hendesi set out to create something entirely new - skin care that would make no compromises - not in functionality or safety, nor in the inclusion of optimum quantities of the finest bio active ingredients obtainable anywhere in the world, regardless of cost. She was determined to create an uncomplicated system of natural beauty care that worked because of what it contained, and just as importantly didn't contain, that she could trust absolutely. The outcome is Snowberry, an intensely pleasurable and beneficial indulgence for skin every day.
In a way it was unavoidable. As a little girl I 'formulated' many concoctions I hesitate to describe as 'skin care,' from the profusion of flowers in our garden. Fortunately, my dear mother and grandmother dutifully applied these offerings and I was greatly encouraged! I became a cosmetician and my interest in skin care that is safe as well as functional, led me towards a blend of natural herbal ingredients and the best that dermatological science can offer. That is how Snowberry was born.
The Snowberry Smoothing Eye Serum is a beautiful product that every woman I know finds beneficial. I am unsurprised since the serum combines several highly functional peptides with an extract from the Cannon Wood Tree from South America that together help to reduce the capillary leakage in aging skin that leads to eye bagging.
Most of all, my grandmother, who was a long-time humanitarian working for a United Nations health agency. You will see on the packaging of the Snowberry Cellular Regeneration Night Cream, a lady with a lantern. To me, Maman Touran was my very own Florence Nightingale.
I'm afraid the only anti-aging skin care I will use is Snowberry. But I have to mention another New Zealand skin care brand called Living Nature that makes a lovely lipstick. The skin on the lips is extremely sensitive so I look for products that are very simple and that have very safe and natural ingredients. Otherwise, for cosmetics I tend to 'graze' across too many brands to name.
From the perspective of anti-aging skin care, which is what Snowberry is about, I believe there will be an epiphany about the huge importance of safe cleansing and toning for better skin. I recently saw a cleanser from a very well-known brand, the ingredients list for which read like a 'what not to put in any skin care product.' It sells for $5 and I'm unsurprised, but I feel very sorry that so many women do damage to their skin with long-term use of very aggressive products like this one. Beyond that, I believe that more women will look for that blend of Nature and Science that can only do good. 'Natural' by itself will not be enough, but nor will pure science meet many people's need for skin care that matches their own values.
Read the ingredients list on your favorite cleanser and toner and spend five minutes on the Internet. Then choose products that contain no anionic surfactants, volatile alcohols or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, but which do contain herbal extracts such as Indian Neem, Inca Inchi, Passion Fruit Oil, Tomato extract and Andiroba Oil, all of which help nourish the skin while protecting the skin's natural barrier function. It may be one of the kindest things you do for your skin.
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Snowberry Intensive Renewal Face Serum: After my morning cleansing, I apply the Intensive Renewal Face Serum. The name refers to the fact that the serum contains no less than five peptide complexes including the extraordinary 'BOTOX' pentapeptide-3, all of which work to boost production of the key structural proteins, collagen and elastin, and to relax the expression lines that become the cause of deeper wrinkles. The serum does much more though. I especially like that this anti-wrinkle functionality is enhanced with a blend of beautiful herbal extracts and oils such as Acai, Lingonberry Oil and Olive Oil. Then the humectant Sodium Hyaluronate provides a natural boost to the skin's water retention and Vitamins C and E, and Coenzyme Q10 provide powerful free-radical quenching. And does it work? Independent trials by IDEA Dermatological Institute in France showed an average 30% reduction in wrinkle surface area (and up to 66%) after 28 days.
Snowberry Gentle Remineralising Toner: This is a genuine two-in-one product that I use every morning. It cleanses and tones and like the Snowberry Instant Deep Cleanser, is designed to nourish and protect the skin while doing its job. Many women with blemishes or acne find the Remineralising Toner especially helpful. I especially enjoy the experience of using natural plant saponins from the nut of the Soap Tree for example, used for thousands of years by native peoples for the same purpose. Plant saponins don't have the same foaming action of industrial anionic surfactants, but they clean equally well and completely avoid that harsh and undesirable impact. So, no harsh surfactants, and instead of volatile alcohol, Snowberry's Toner employs a protein extract from the common garden green pea, with a yeast extract that together have superb skin firming and smoothing properties.
Snowberry Everyday SPF15: One of the most distressing trends in skin care is the 'moisturizing SPF.' The American Cancer Society suspects that one of the contributing factors to increased melanoma cancer is the growing use of these products that do not provide proper UV protection. Snowberry's Everyday SPF15 is remarkable for two reasons. First, it's 100% natural and yet it has the same luxurious feel of typical chemical sunscreens, and second, it is certified broad spectrum protection, which means it protects against UVA as well as UVB light. This is the sun protection to wear all year, but if you're spending some intensive time outdoors gain the extra protection from Snowberry's Active Outdoor SPF30. Whatever you do, don't fool yourself. Moisturizers are for moisturizing. Only certified sunscreens can provide the protection you need from harmful UV light.


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Introducing the Snackmaster® Encore™. It's Grey top and speckled design features 500 watts of drying power, and generates maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, beef jerky, and venison jerky. Helps dry food in hours, not days like ordinary food dehydrators. The top mounted fan eliminates liquids dripping into the the heating chamber!
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5 out of 5
Alan T
Great Dehydrator and Jerky Maker
Oct. 6, 2015
I love Jerky and decided to buy this FD61. It does a great job drying my jerky and the original seasoning that came with it is really good as well.
10 batches so far, and its going strong. I also purchased several extra racks with it.
The first batch had the house smelling like jerky, so i moved it to the outside patio and the wife is happy.
I would recommend it to anyone. Also comes with fruit roll up trays so it is very versatile.
5 out of 5
Jean M
Love it!
Aug. 16, 2015
Bought this to try dehydrating our dog's canned food. He is a rescue yorkie with inflammatory bowel disease. Wouldn't eat the prescription kibble but would the canned, when he got really hungry. He was always trying to steal the other dog's dry kibble. Thought if we could get his canned drier, he might start to eat more and gain back weight. This little machine has really done the trick. Ended up buying more jelly roll sheets to do larger batches. He loves his food now and the others are trying to sneak some of his!! Very , very happy with this purchase.
5 out of 5
Tracy D
Penhook, VA
Apr. 11, 2015
I have had the FD 60 & 61 for several years and I have to say these are the best dehydrators I have ever used. They both have worked over time during hunting season making jerky. I have 8 trays on both and I am thinking about getting 4 more trays for each. I have never and I mean never had any problems with either one. I would say 5 out of 5 all day every day.
5 out of 5
Mike L
Great machine
Nov. 30, 2014
I bought this in 2008. I've used it hundreds of times making jerky and kale chips. It's never let me down. Instead of buying a bigger machine(this one only came with 4 trays),I'm just gonna purchase some extra trays. 5 stars all the way.
5 out of 5
renee C
durham, NC
best dehydrator ever
Sep. 1, 2014
I got this little dehydrator for my birthday and I love that the temperatures are right on the lid. It makes use so easy even a dummy like me can figure it out! It dries fast,evenly, and is so easy to load, clean, and use. I got the one with a grey lid with the temps printed on it. American harvest I think. Anyway, I made my first jerky today. I have been buying jerky for 15 dollars a pound at sams club and this jerky cost me 4.00 a pound with seasoning and energy used to dry it. I can't believe the savings I will have making my own! I ordered more spices and trays today. All I need now is one of those vaccumm sealers and I will be set for life!
1 out of 5
Good to start but not a lasting product.
Aug. 31, 2014
Works great to start but after using only about 15 times. The motor just stopped working. Very disappointed as I had just invested in extra fruit roll sheets and other accessories.
5 out of 5
Dec. 22, 2013
5 out of 5
bud S
Barbourville, KY
jerky maker
Nov. 23, 2013
I own 2 of these make jerky year round and never a problem had 1 for over 6 years bought another 1 last year because it came with a gun and needed extra tray's now doing 12 tray's at a time got both working at a time 6 tray's each totally love gonna purchase another 1 need more tray's again.
5 out of 5
ron N
Very Happy With the FD-61
Nov. 20, 2013
It�s too bad about the reviewer that gave one star. I could understand maybe getting one bad machine, but three in a row?
I�ve had mine for over eighteen months and it�s been a real work horse producing large amounts of jerky, dried bananas, apples, raisins, and drying herbs. I�ve produced the odd batches of pineapple, pears, oranges, and sweet potato chips.
I bought the machine primarily for making jerky treats for the household mutt. Store bought jerky is very expensive and is loaded with all sorts of ingredients that the dog doesn�t need. The jerky I make for him is super simple � one pound of 85% ground beef mixed with two pounds of ground turkey and NO additional ingredients. I load the jerky gun and use the smaller round tube nozzle. Granted the jerky isn't all that tasty to the human palate, but the dog loves the stuff. Don�t just take my mutt�s �word� for it; the neighbor�s dog is a big fan, as well.
As far as drying times go, the jerky and bananas are typically ready in about 8 hours. Apples are closer to 9 hours. Raisins are nearer to 20 to 24 hours even after blanching. The shortest drying time has been for sweet potato chips � five hours.
I usually use 4 or 5 trays but bought an additional two trays and have used all seven at times and the results have been good every time. As far as clean-up goes, I run the trays through the dishwasher but always pull them out when the washer goes into the drying cycle � as recommended in the product manual.
I figure the machine has easily paid for itself just making jerky. All in all, I�m very happy with the FD-61 and highly recommend it.
1 out of 5
Pamela N
Not so great!
June 22, 2013
I have gone through my third one of these in 4 years. I use it during the summer months for herbs. At 60plus$ dollars a pop I think that I will be changing brands. Not a wise investment!!!
5 out of 5
mobile D
Austin, TX
Great Product
Mar. 22, 2013
I bought this for my wife. She dries all kinds of things, from flowers to fruit to fish. Before, she used the oven, which was very tricky, required constant attention, and still didn't always work. Then she tried another brand of dehydrator - one of the passive, stackable kind that you see advertised on TV all the time. That worked, but took days, and still required a lot of attention, and rotating of trays from top to bottom. Then I discovered the Nesco brand from Internet reviews. I picked up a Nesco American Harvest model FD-61 at Sears, and my wife loves it! Her first project was bananas. She doesn't slice bananas, she cuts them in half length-wise, and flattens them out. Big pieces that took up to 3 days on the other dehydrator. The Nesco dries them in 10 to 12 hours, and the dried bananas are nice, tanned, evenly dried, instead of nearly black leather, like from the other machine.
Wife loves it; I'm a hero!
4 out of 5
Nancy W
Mt. Prospect, IL
Great for fruit snacks
Jan. 19, 2013
Thought about another 'kitchen toy' for a while before buying this....but it's been a great addition. I've used it for apples and bananas so far, and I'm looking forward to the opportunities to take advantage of the Farmer's Market next season.
You can hear it running, but it's not distracting. Used it in the kitchen so far, but now that I'm more confident I'll put it in the basement when it's in use. The aroma is more noticeable than the sound. Apples made the kitchen smell like apple pie was in the oven; bananans were ok. Bananas took much longer than apples, due to their texture.
It's important to follow the instructions to use a citrus juice or other agent to prevent browning of the sliced fruit while it's in process. A little lemon juice in a container of water was great for both; as I cut up the fruit, I dropped it into the solution until I was ready to load the trays.
Results are TASTY, and YOU control the extras that that you use - sugar, salt, cinnamon, etc
Ready to order more trays!
5 out of 5
shelby G
Columbus, GA
Awsome works great
Dec. 27, 2012
Great price, outstanding jerkey maker. Bought it just for jerkey. Saved about $19 dollars a batch. Use to pay $32 for a pound (is worth it was the best). Paid $13 for 3 lbs of flat steak. Now mine is the best.
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Testimony :: Hon. Christopher H. Smith
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"Belarus: The Ongoing Crackdown and Forces for Change"
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Rep. Chris Smith, Chairman
November 15, 2011
Welcome to our witnesses and everyone joining us this morning.
Nearly a year after the brutal post- election crackdown of last December, the Lukashenka dictatorship has not relaxed its grip. Civil society remains under attack, with NGOs facing ever greater constraints, and freedoms of assembly and expression are severely infringed. Just a few days ago, Lukashenka further tightened his grip by signing amendments to two laws – one would tighten penalties for political and civil society groups receiving foreign aid and the other would add even more restrictions on peaceful gatherings, such as the "silent" protests which resulted in the detentions of some 3,000 people this past summer.
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Rodger Potocki [Puh-TOT-ski] is Senior Director for Europe at the National Endowment for Democracy, where he has overseen NED's Belarus portfolio since 1997. Rodger has written widely on Belarus; his most recent article, "A Tale of Two Elections," appeared in the July 2011 issue of the Journal of Democracy. An adjunct in Georgetown University's History Department, Rodger also worked in the US Congress and at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and Jamestown Foundation. He holds an MA in Russian and East European Studies from Yale
Susan Corke is Director for Eurasia Programs at Freedom House. Before joining Freedom House, she spent seven years at the State Department most recently as the Deputy Director for European Affairs in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). Of great interest to us because of the Helsinki Commission's mandate to fight for human rights, she has been the managing editor for the State Department Country Reports on Human Rights, where she had responsibility for reports on European countries. She has also had supervisory oversight over DRL's civil society, media and human rights programs in Europe (including Belarus). She has a Master's degree in International Affairs from George Washington University.


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Melasma is a skin condition that is so common during pregnancy, it is often called the "mask of pregnancy." The hormonal changes of pregnancy trigger this skin condition in many women, but it can appear in the absence of pregnancy, primarily during a woman's reproductive years.
Melasma is a frustrating condition characterized by patchy, dark areas of increased pigmentation. These areas can be difficult to cover even with cosmetics and can cause a great deal of frustration. To make matters worse, it most commonly occurs on highly visible areas like the face that receive sun exposure.
No one knows the exact cause of this common skin condition, but fluctuating hormone levels play a role, especially increases in the hormone estrogen. Sunlight is also a factor since areas that aren't exposed to sunlight are less likely to be affected. Women that have more natural skin pigmentation are more prone to this type of irregular discoloration. Despite its link with female hormones, men can also get it, although they get it less commonly, with genetic factors playing a role in both men and women.
Genetics, hormones and sunlight exposure are most strongly linked with melasma, although nutritional deficiencies and some medications can also trigger the irregular, blotchy pigmentation. One type of medication, birth control pills, commonly bring about the symptoms. This isn't surprising since birth control pills contain hormones.
Melasma that occurs during pregnancy may disappear on its own once hormone levels return to normal after pregnancy. Women who stop taking birth control pills usually notice an improvement too, but in some cases it can take years for the irregular pigmentation to completely go away. Most women don't want to wait that long.
Fortunately, there are treatments that can help lighten the pigmented areas. First, it's important to wear a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater that is effective on both UVA and UVB rays since sunlight can make the problem worse. UVA rays can penetrate through glass, so put on a sunscreen daily even when you're staying indoors.
In terms of treatments, three ingredients available without a prescription can help. Hydroquinone is a compound that blocks the synthesis of melanin, the source of the dark pigmentation. It works best when used in conjunction with glycolic acid. Glycolic acid sloughs off the outer layer of skin. This allows the hydroquinone to penetrate the skin surface so it can lighten pigmented areas.
Another ingredient called kojic acid works in a similar way to hydroquinone, by blocking the synthesis of pigment. It can also lighten pigmented areas and is best used with glycolic acid for better penetration. Glytone Fading Lotion covers all the angles. It contains hydroquinone, kojic acid and glycolic acid in a ratio that's optimal for lightening pigmented areas. It's also a good treatment for age spots. Use it in the morning after applying a layer of sunscreen like Avene Very High Protection Cream SPF 50. This product is hypoallergenic, non-irritating, non-comedogenic and is lightly tinted for high-powered sun protection and beautiful coverage. Reapply Glytone Fading Lotion in the evening before bedtime.
Retinoids like those found in prescription strength Retin-A can also be used to treat melasma, but retinoids can be irritating to the skin and it may take more than 6 months to see improvement. In severe cases where hydroquinone, kojic acid and glycolic acid doesn't work, dermatologists can do a series of facial peels to lighten the pigmentation. Some doctors recommend laser treatment for severe cases, but approach this with caution. Laser treatment can worsen pigmentation in some cases.
Please note that many of the treatments mentioned contain ingredients that are not pregnancy-safe, and should only be used post-pregnancy.
Melasma is a challenging condition to live with and treat. Fortunately, there are ingredients available that can lighten the pigmented areas over time. With a little patience, this condition that can be successfully treated.


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The Heater Combo baseball/softball pitching machine from Trend Sports is the ideal machine for all aspects of on-field training. The variable speed function allows for pitches between 15 and 60 miles per hour, great for improving your hitting, developing muscle memory, and raising batting averages. Additionally, the combo can be adjusted to throw balls for fielding and catcher's drills.
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This is a very good starter machine for younger kids. I have a 9 year old softball player and a 4 year old future baseball player. Perfect for the softball players 10u and up to JV high school or so. The lowest setting is little fast for my son, but I think he could hit off if it by 6 years old. Although, he wants in there, I will probably soft pitch to him for another year or more. As with any pitching machine, dimple balls should be used. I ran some 11" softballs balls through the machine and it scuffed them up pretty good and ripped up one of them. Just picked up 3 dozen slightly used dimple sofballs from[...] for $42 bucks. They work great. It's pretty easy to setup, change settings and not heavy at all. Time will tell on it's durablity. Plan on using it 4 or 5 times a weeks through the season, so we'll see. I haven't used the feeder yet, but I did hook it up and it seemed to work fine.


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An itchy scalp is not only uncomfortable - it can be embarrassing. Who wants to repeatedly scratch their head in public? Scalp itching can have a variety of causes, but the most common are seborrheic dermatitis, ringworm, head lice and psoriasis.
The majority of people with seborrheic dermatitis have scalp itching, scalp flaking and crusting. In some cases, skin on the face and upper body are also involved. No knows exactly what causes this scalp condition, but a fungus called Malassezia plays a role. People with seborrheic dermatitis seem to mount an inflammatory response against this fungus leading to scalp crusting, itching and flaking. Genetics also play a role in who develops seborrheic dermatitis since it's more common in some families. Seborrheic dermatitis can be difficult to distinguish from psoriasis, another cause of an itchy scalp.
In terms of treatment, good scalp hygiene is important. Shampoos that contain pyrithone zinc or selenium sulfide are effective for treating this scalp condition. Salicylic acid is another ingredient in some dandruff shampoos that helps to loosen scales so they can be removed. When shampooing, leave the shampoo in contact with the scalp for 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing.
Shampoos that contain tea tree oil also help some people with this scalp problem. In more severe cases, doctors recommend shampoos that contain the anti-fungal ingredient ketoconazole and hydrocortisone cream or foam to treat itching. Diet may also play a role. There's some evidence that diets higher omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish improve this scalp problem.
An itchy scalp can also be a symptom of ringworm, a condition caused by a fungus. Other signs and symptoms of ringworm are round scaly red patches on the scalp and patchy hair loss. This condition is more common in children and easily spreads from child to child and from child to adults. To make the diagnosis, doctors take a scraping of the affected area. Then they treat it with potassium hydroxide and look at it under the microscopic to look for the characteristic fungi.
Shampooing with medicated shampoo that contains 2.5 percent selenium sulfide is effective for treating mild cases of scalp ringworm. A medicated shampoo can be used up to three times a week. Shampoos that contain the anti-fungal medications ketoconazole or ciclopirox are alternatives to sodium sulfide shampoo. In some cases, shampoos aren't enough to cure ringworm, and a doctor may prescribe oral antifungal medications.
Head lice, a condition more common in children, can cause scalp itching and irritation. When it's the cause of scalp itching, you'll usually see nits (lice eggs) attached to hair strands. Be careful! It's easy for these lice to spread from person to person, especially when kids play together or share personal belongings like combs and brushes.
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects the skin or scalp. It seems to be caused by immune cells attacking normal skin cells. This causes them to overgrow and form scaly patches that are often silver in color. When it affects the scalp, it causes scalp itching, irritation and tenderness. People who have scalp psoriasis usually also have skin involvement too. A variety of factors can trigger the symptoms including changes in temperature, certain personal care products, infections, stress and alcohol.
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By H. Knox Thames
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In the wake of recent events in Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, the United States Helsinki Commission held a public briefing on "Religious Freedom in the Caucasus." The state of religious freedom in the region was called into question.
Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) opened the briefing on July 21, 2004, by voicing his concern over alarming events carried out by governments in the region. Chairman Smith noted the June 30 seizure of the Juma Mosque in Azerbaijan; the suppression of small religious groups and the imprisonment of Jehovah's Witnesses for conscientious objection to military service in Armenia; and continued limits to religious freedom in Georgia, despite progress marked by the March 12 arrest of renegade Orthodox priest and mob leader, Basili Mkalavishvili.
Chairman Smith pointed out that all three countries held elections in 2003 during which OSCE monitors observed various falsifications such as ballot stuffing. While he was critical of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Smith praised the successful protests of the "Rose Revolution" in Georgia. "For the first time in the former USSR, public protest succeeded in overturning the results of a rigged, flawed election and ultimately bringing down a head of state," Smith said. While encouraged by the willingness of the Georgian people to force change, Chairman Smith stressed that, just as in Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Georgian Government has much work to do toward ensuring freedom of religion.
Chairman Smith specifically spoke to the situation for religious freedom in the respective countries. Noting the closure of the Juma Mosque, he urged "Azerbaijan to end this embarrassment and to honor its OSCE commitments on religious freedom, and allow this mosque and its community to operate freely and to use its facility without government intervention." In addition, he raised the question as to whether the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom should add Azerbaijan to its watch list of countries with deteriorating conditions for religious freedom.
Concerning Armenia, Smith reported he had raised the concerns over registration of Jehovah's Witnesses and their conscientious objectors in a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Oskanian. In June, he had handed the Foreign Minister a list of jailed conscientious objectors and urged their release. Chairman Smith also noted that Armenia had "seriously disappointed its friends in the United States by recently co-signing ... a Russian-organized declaration that criticized the OSCE and its human rights commitments." [See July 28, 2004 CSCE Digest article, "Helsinki Commission Leadership Engage Heads of Nine CIS Countries."]
When addressing Georgia, Chairman Smith called the March arrest of the defrocked Basili Mkalavishvili, "long overdue." He noted that "Georgian authorities should investigate and prosecute other individuals known to have perpetrated violent criminal acts against religious minorities, as Father Basili did not act alone." Smith cited persistent legal problems, "as minority communities are unable to obtain legal entity status or to build new worship facilities." He also pointed out how the concordat between the state and the Georgian Orthodox Church grants special privileges to the detriment of other confessions.
The challenges in each country were addressed successively by a panel of three experts. The first panelist was Eric Rassbach who serves as counsel at The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and currently represents the independent Juma Mosque community before the European Court of Human Rights. Rassbach described the June 30 seizure of the mosque by authorities in Azerbaijan, testifying that it involved the beating of congregants and the forceful removal of their imam, Ilgar Ibrahimoglu Allahverdiev. Rassbach also pointed to daily harassment targeting other unregistered religious communities in Azerbaijan, including Muslims, Adventists, and Baptists. "The best way to characterize the state of religious freedom in Azerbaijan today is bad and getting worse quickly," Rassbach said, adding that the United States should make a clear public condemnation of the suppression of religious liberty in Azerbaijan, and that individual pressure should be brought to bear on Azerbaijan, such as a letter or visit from a Member of Congress.
Panelist Andre Carbonneau, an attorney for the Jehovah's Witnesses who represents Armenian and Georgian Jehovah's Witnesses before the European Court of Human Rights, covered two main issues: registration and conscientious objectors. Carbonneau stated that Jehovah's Witnesses in Armenia had applied for and been denied state registration 11 times since 1995. According to Carbonneau, the rejections have been largely based on technicalities, including a rejection in June purportedly because "the applicants had forgotten to indicate the number of copies they were filing." The lack of registration has resulted in the outlawing of religious conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses and the banning of importation of religious literature. As to the second issue, Carbonneau noted that 14 Jehovah's Witnesses are currently in prison for conscientious objection to military service. Others who have been released have had their passports and essential identification documents withheld. All of this is in violation of a Council of Europe resolution calling for the immediate release of all conscientious objectors.
Dr. Paul Crego, a senior cataloging specialist with the Library of Congress responsible for materials in Georgian and Armenian, had recently returned from a trip collecting religious periodicals in Georgia. Speaking in his personal capacity about Georgia, Dr. Crego stated that the newly elected government of President Mikheil Saakashvili has shown mixed signals toward religious freedom. On the positive side, Dr. Crego pointed out that on July 19 Saakashvili announced the creation of a human rights council to monitor human rights violations in Georgia. Further, he pointed to the arrest of Basili Mkalavishvili as a "sure sign of progress." Still, many areas of concern remain, such as the "rehabilitation" of Georgia's first president, Zviad Gamsakhudia, whose "'Georgia for the Georgians' ideology included, for the most part, an insistence on Orthodoxy as a part of Georgian identity." Crego also noted that in terms of introducing more liberal religious laws, the challenge would be particularly difficult because of the deeply religious Georgian people, and will therefore not be something the government can "propose and impose on their own principle of democratic reform."
An unofficial transcript of the briefing is available through the Helsinki Commission's website site at http://www.csce.gov.
The United States Helsinki Commission, an independent federal agency, by law monitors and encourages progress in implementing provisions of the Helsinki Accords. The Commission, created in 1976, is composed of nine Senators, nine Representatives and one official each from the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.
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