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Letter to Theresa May MP
Dear Theresa May,
I write with regard to the Paul Michael Pearson case. Seven-year-old Paul Michael Pearson was abducted, sexually assaulted and murdered by Richard Blenkey in August 1991. Richard Blenkey was charged with murder and was given a life imprisonment sentence; serving a minimum sentence of twenty years. In March 2010, Richard Blenkey applied for open prison status.
August 2010 signalled the commencement of both the Paper Parole Hearing for Richard Blenkey and the assessment of whether or not Mr Blenkey was considered fit for transfer to an open (Category D) prison. At this current moment in time Richard Blenkey is not fit to be moved to an open prison and thus his request to be transferred had been declined.
During Richard Blenkey's application for open prison status, we (the Pearson family) discovered that he is not obliged to sign the sex offenders register as the Crown Prosecution Service did not proceed with any charges related to the evidence linked to Mr Blenkey's sex crimes upon Paul. Furthermore, the Home Office have acknowledged that those sex offenders who were not on licence at the time the register was enforced in 1997 are not obliged to sign the register. Only the police protection units have the authority to make an application to force an offender sentenced prior 1997 to sign the register if they consider the offender has a long history of sexual offences.
As a family, we are campaigning to ensure Richard Blenkey signs the sex offenders register and for him to stay behind bars for the rest of his life; to ensure Paul receives all the justice he deserves and to ensure everybody's children are protected from his murderer.
Alongside this, the other main focus of our campaign is to ensure that all convicted paedophiles found guilty of murder should be required to sign the Sex Offender's register for life, and this should be retrospective.
As a family we want the Crown Prosecution Service to convict the offender in child murder cases for all the crimes committed. With all offences acknowledged the victims receive all the justice they deserve. Furthermore if the offenders are ever released, the full extent of all real dangers they actually pose to the general public - can be properly and officially recognised and managed.
As I have previously highlighted Richard Blenkey was not charged with any of the sex crimes he inflicted upon Paul. Whilst there is no clear DNA evidence that connects Paul Pearson and Richard Blenkey, I strongly believe that the circumstantial evidence confirms that there was a sexual motive for Paul's murder. I consider that even in the event that there is no DNA evidence to corroborate a sexual assault that does not mean that sex was not the motive for the murder. I hope the points I put forward to you will clearly show that there was sexual motive to the murder and these go a long way to prove that beyond reasonable doubt.
The Home Office Pathologist makes reference in his statement that rigor had become established before Paul's body was deposited where it was found' the clear inference from the evidence is that Paul was murdered inside Richard Blenkey's chicken shed.
At some stage he was undressed, we know this because his underpants were found in the shed, his tracksuit bottoms were put back on inside out and back to front. If there was no sexual element to the murder then why was Paul found in a state of undress? If the motive was murder, why would an adult male undress a seven year old boy? In addition, Paul's socks were also found burnt on a fire on Mr Blenkey's allotment; his trainers were never found.
Seminal staining which could have been shed by Richard Blenkey is present on the blanket in the chicken shed on the allotment belonging to Blenkey. The following factors strongly suggest that Paul had been lying in the chicken shed or hen enclosure and was then carried out from there to where his body was found. Straw of the type present in the shed of Richard Blenkey's was present under Paul's body. Fragments of straw were also found over his body and in folds of his clothing. Staining with the smell and appearance of chicken manure is present on the tracksuit bottoms. Feathers recovered from the T-shirt, right shoulder blade, stomach region and neck taping of Paul could have all originated from hens on the allotment of Richard Blenkey. Paper which appeared to be torn from a poultry feed sack such as those present on the allotment of Richard Blenkey was also present under Paul's body. Paul's underpants were also found in the chicken shed.
In addition, further evidence collected from the coroner's report clearly indicates that Paul was sexually assaulted by Richard Blenkey. Evidence shows that there was swelling around the anal passage and the report confirms that Paul was killed by strangulation.
With reference to the court transcript the judge highlights that Blenkey had committed 'a most appalling murder' and that Paul had suffered 'a terrifying experience' as he was strangled for 'sexual gratification'. In addition, Barrie Stewart, for the defence, said a prolonged psychiatric examination had found Blenkey's mentality to be almost sub-normal, making reference to dealing with 'a pathetic, very immature young man of limited intelligence,'
Historically, Blenkey was well-known for befriending children in the local area and had a previous court appearance for abducting a seven year old boy. Courageously, since we launched our campaign to ensure Richard Blenkey and other convicted paedophiles who murder should be included on the sex offenders register for life, individuals have forwarded historic complaints against Mr Blenkey. This new information has revived police interest and the recent allegations are currently being investigated.
It is to my knowledge that the parole board should never release an offender who still poses such a high risk to public safety. Blenkey is an unrepentant child murderer who still blames convenient 'mental health' issues for his criminal actions; this makes him a high risk to public society. He has never properly acknowledged his paedophilic crimes, and as we know he is willing to murder his child victims to hide his paedophilia; again this makes him a high risk to public safety.
It is apparent from the circumstantial evidence I have put forward to you that the offender has a disturbingly morbid interest in young boys and that there was a definite sexual motive for Paul's murder.
Having personally experienced the pain and suffering needlessly inflicted upon our family by Mr Blenkey, it is imperative that the government examines the current law to ensure that all paedophiles found guilty of the murder of children have all criminal aspects fully acknowledged to ensure the safety of children in society. I hope you are able to assist with my families' plight to ensure Richard Blenkey stays behind bars for the rest of his life and for this change in the law.
Richard Blenkey is eligible for parole in August 2011.
Yours Sincerely
Miss Claire Pearson
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I'm with you all the way and you will get justice paul.
That evil monster will rot in hell..


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Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will be interviewed by David Letterman in the Ed Sullivan Theater, where the Beatles debuted on American television 50 years ago, Billboard reported Jan. 28.
The appearance, which had been rumored for weeks, will be included in the CBS special "The Night They Changed America" airing on Feb. 9. McCartney and Starr performed together at a tribute concert in Los Angeles Monday that will be included in the special. The original rumors had the two appearing on "Late Show With David Letterman."
Billboard said a source confirmed that McCartney originally wasn't in favor of being involved in the concert to pay tribute to the fab four, and didn't decide until mid-January after talking to two Americans in his inner circle that he should do the show.
Besides the two Beatles, Monday's show in Los Angeles included performances by Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, Steve Lukather, Dave Grohl, Jeff Lynne of ELO, Dhani Harrison, Imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Eurythmics' Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox, Pharell Williams and the Cirque DuSoleil troupe "LOVE."
McCartney also performed at Sunday's Grammy Awards, where he took home five Grammy Awards for three separate projects – the deluxe "Wings Over America" reissue, the "Live Kisses" video and his collaboration with former Nirvana members on "Sound City: Reel to Reel."


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Age of Iron
by J.M. Coetzee
Florence Timeline and Summary
- Florence returns to the house with her daughters and son. She asks about the homeless guy in the yard.
- Florence and Mrs. Curren talk about the state of affairs in South Africa.
- Florence makes some snide remarks about Vercueil.
- Mrs. Curren tells Florence that it's wrong to let Bheki and his friend get away with their disrespectful behavior towards Vercueil. Florence says that if kids are cruel these days, it's because white people have made them that way.
- When Mrs. Curren tells Florence that Bheki's friend can't stay at her house anymore, Florence says she can't send him back to Gugulethu because it's too dangerous.
- Florence helps Mrs. Curren to get Vercueil's random lady friend out of the house.
- Mrs. Curren chews Florence out for not helping when Bheki's friend was badly injured.
- Florence tells Mrs. Curren that she doesn't want to get involved with the police.
- Bheki's friend's grandmother calls Florence to tell her that the boy is in the hospital.
- Florence, Bheki, Vercueil, and Mrs. Curren go to the hospital to find Bheki's friend.
- Florence tells Mrs. Curren and Vercueil that they've found Bheki's friend. She goes on a rant about how awful everything is.
- Florence goes to Gugulethu with Mrs. Curren, Hope, and Beauty when she receives a phone call telling her that something has happened to Bheki.
- Mr. Thabane joins them to find Bheki.
- Everyone gets separated, but then when they find each other again, Florence tells Mr. Thabane and Mrs. Curren that she's found Bheki.


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Once again, having scientists involved in their communities and especially schools is needed; this can not be put off. Also, having primary-, middle-, and high-school students learning updated/cutting edge science is imperative. The question remaining is how to make first-hand science accessible to everybody. A very well known approach is field trips, which are great for students. During them, school-goers have the opportunity of learning in a less formal environment. This is very important because the excitement and novelty implicit in a field trip releases students from the tension of the school and creates an enjoyable atmosphere, making learning enjoyable and more effective. In addition, having the opportunity of looking, first-hand, at a fossil, a scientific demonstration, or a sophisticated machine is more attractive and inspiring than just looking at a picture in a book. This is the reason why field trips are fantastic.
Unfortunately, field trips are hard to plan. First, field trips need personnel, chaperones, to help during the logistics of the trip. Secondly, field trips cost money, which is a sensitive issue in schools with small budgets. For this, and many other reasons, field trips are limited in number throughout the school year. So, the question is what do we do? One idea is that scientists, from universities and colleges in the city where the schools are located could be invited to share a class with students. The Center for Gifted is a great example of this idea. Scientist and engineers could come to a classroom and do a demonstration and directly interact with the students. Show that a scientist is not a mad-long-haired-funny-weird-laughter-white-lab-coat-wearing guy, and instead he is a human-being, as are they. Now, how should we promote this? One idea would be that, as an incentive, scientists who participate in classes in schools could be recognized for their contributions to the schools. Perhaps they could have the equivalent of what would have been their honoraries for speaking to be considered a contribution to the school and be tax deductible, just as though it was a donation.
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his foot. The coach (I think its Bonemago) shown here is waving his
arms telling Bess to move away from it. Bess listens, and backs off.
Now I know there's a guy coming at him, but a fair catch her would
have netted about 10 yards from where the ball was downed; and its
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Mitt Romney is going to be the nominee, barring a miracle of biblical proportions. The folks in the Newt campaign don't like that but as Herman Cain said, "the numbers don't lie."
The question is what happens next.
Conservatives do not trust Romney. Why should we? He has taken at least two positions on every issue except for his name, where he took three.
We need a conservative VP and we need a conservative Republican platform that Romney must embrace.
How do we do this?
After all, Romney picks his VP and has a lot of control over what the platform will be.
Not so fast.
That has been the recent tradition but that is not what the rules say.
The Rules of the Republican Convention say that the delegates pick the Vice Presidential nominee and then they pick the platform.
What does this mean?
I was in a room today with some of the top conservative grass roots activists in the nation. We were discussing the future and what we would have to do to save this nation. With one exception, we agreed we do not trust Romney.
Romney's record is that of a big government statist. He claims he is a conservative but the problem is Romney has all of the credibility of a used car salesman who used to be a member of Congress.
So what do we do?
If Romney is Romney, he is gong to pick another liberal as his VP candidate. At best, he will choose a milquetoast moderate. We must put a real conservative on the ticket whether he likes it or not.
Some really sharp political operators, some of whom I know have put together a website called secondballot.org.
They are organizing to remind people that the GOP does not have to rubber stamp what Romney does or even wants.
Romney is the worst possible candidate that the GOP could have picked. If Romney did not have the huge war chest that he had amassed, he would have never won. He was simply able to outspend the conservatives in the race until they were gone.
But Romney is not going to excite the base. He isn't even going to motivate the base. We conservatives need to jump in to do something because we must defeat Barack Obama this fall.
We also have to think of the future. If we have a conservative VP nominee, there are three possibilities. Romney loses; the VP becomes the front-runner for 2016. If Romney wins, he becomes the heir apparent for 2020 and if Romney wins and for some reason does not complete his term, the VP becomes President.
This is why we must have a conservative VP nominee and why we must have a conservative platform. We must have a platform that actually advocates a conservative agenda to be accomplished.
If you are a conservative and you are not willing to give up, check out secondballot.org. Let's remind the Republican establishment that we the people still own this party and this nation.
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Interesting. Something to think about.
So, who do we start suppoting? I shortened the Secondballot.org list a little.
Feel free to add anyone else you feel is viable.
Remember, we also MUST strengthen the House and retake the Senate.
1, 5, and 10 are ineligible
Romney likes Christie...nuff said.
If you succeed in picking a conservative VP and creating a conservative platform, do you think that Romney might quit in disgust? It is to be hoped for... :-)
Wonderful! Gosh I love it when great minds get together. Finally, something we can actually do to stem the tide! By the looks of things, Alan West is a hands-down favorite for VP at 78%. This is definitely worth fighting for. Thanks for the heads-up Judson.
So you all given up on NEWT, I won't.... After listening to these 2 speeches of NEWT, he deserves everyone support all the way to TAMPA... We need to keep our HOPE and with our backing and support he will make the CHANGES... watch these 2 video and think about it.
romney is INELIGIBLE...what about that do you not get????
Show us proof of what you are saying Lynda, otherwise stop spreading Bovine Scatology!!!
If you are referring to Mitt's parents living in Mexico for a period, it does not make any difference unless you have proof that they surrendered their passport and renounced their citizenship and did not ever repatriate themselves!! I am sure you have no proof of that because it does not exist.
Ted Nugent for President!
The SS is investigating him for asking NRA members to chop off their
heads in November (referring to Obama and his minions)...
You go, Ted! Knock em' dead!
Ain't skeered of Barry-O!
Off subject again, but this needs to be known:
House Bill 1390, sponsored by Public Health and Human Services Chairman Sam Mims, R-McComb, requires abortion providers to be board-certified obstetrician gynecologists and to obtain admitting privileges at Mississippi hospitals. It goes into effect July 1. The clinic, which is in Jackson, MS, must persuade the local hospital to give an abortion doctor admitting priviledges to their hospital, something that is very, very unlikely.
It is possible that on July 1, 2012, abortion will end in the great state of Mississippi !!!
Can I get an AMEN?
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What is the "gag in the bag?" I am not exactly sure, but Robert De Niro and John Cusack must be extremely bored with their lives nowadays. First time Director David Grovic's "The Bag Man," is a cross-hybrid between a third rate version of "Pulp Fiction" and a retarded adaptation of "Psycho."
Jack (Cusack), a man whose wife was recently murdered, is a hired gun looking for something to do. Somehow Jack hooks up with Dragna (De Niro), a viscous, yet loquacious crime boss, who has just the kind of work to take Jack's mind off of things. Jack's mission: Retrieve a leather bag, transport it to specified hotel, and check into room 13 until further noticed; but never, ever, look into the bag.
Jack decides to take the mission for what is apparently a large amount of booty, but we all know things will get complicated. Before Jack even gets to the hotel, someone tries to kill him and in the process gets shot in the hand; but that is the least of his problems. When he arrives at the "Norman Bates" suites hotel, he is greeted at reception by some long-haired creep in a wheelchair that appears to be under the influence of Quaaludes. After a lengthy argument on the merits of cash versus credit cards, the clerk finally gives Jack the key to room 13. Before Jack can even sit down there are people bothering him: There two suspicious guys in the adjoining room looking for a corkscrew, a Russian midget (who actually is Serbian-Roma), a pimp who looks like a black "Captain Jack," and of course, a six foot hooker with blue hair. To complicate things there are also a couple of county sheriffs who want to know why Jack is staying at the hotel and why his hand is bleeding profusely.
What is it exactly that all these people want? Could it be the contents of the bag? Give me a break.
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One of my favorite things about springtime is our local Farmer's Markets. In the Bay Area we are blessed with many different locations to choose from, in neighboring towns. You could quite literally find one on a near daily basis. Last weekend as I was browsing lazily through the crowds I began to think of all the reasons I love this weekend ritual of ours. My top five are as follows.
1. The Quality
Being grown locally and picked at just the right time, these yummy items have far outdone their grocery store relatives. The texture, the flavor – nothing beats it. You can nearly taste the sweet oranges as their aroma fills the air. I love having more than one market to choose from as our produce doesn't last long in the kitchen, it's just too good NOT to eat right away!
2. The Prices
I've found that, especially being able to get organic, fresh produce, most times the prices can't be matched. We take a small amount of cash and easily fill our bags. Without having to account for the travel and packaging of super market produce, you're cutting out a good chunk of change.
3. The Community
Shopping the Farmer's Market is a great way to build community. It benefits your local farmers, and creates a comradery amongst the regulars who visit. Just this last weekend we ran into a handful of friends and acquaintances, it was wonderful!
4. The Experience
Almost as much as I love coming home with a colorful array of fresh goodies, I adore the experience of the market. We go early in the morning, so the weather is usually still comfortable. Sounds of local musicians fill the air and the crowds are full of people just like us, enjoying the opportunity to get yummy, local produce. One of the best things about our weekly visits is how my oldest (most picky) has began to open his palette to varying cultures!
5. The Flowers
If you have been a reader for a while, or know me in person – you probably saw this one coming. I treat myself weekly to flowers and the price and quality of Farmer's Market blooms causes my heart to skip a beat. Now, my 'six dollar treat' has become my 'three-four dollar treat' and I couldn't be more thrilled!
Do you enjoy the local Farmer's Market? What's your favorite thing about it? Can't wait to read your comments!
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Armani fan: Cate Blanchett wears Armani to the AACTA Awards in January. Photo: Dallas Kilponen
The sweet scent of ten million dollars. This is the spicy sum reportedly offered to Cate Blanchett to be the new face of Giorgio Armani's female fragrances.
It is a significant amount even by the gob-smacking standards of the celebrity endorsement world. Last year Brad Pitt was apparently offered a mere US$7 million to appear as the face of Chanel No 5 Pour Homme.
The New York Post reported that the actress has signed the dotted line and will soon shoot the campaign for the fashion house's fragrances. In the past Armani has mainly used models, however famous faces, such as American actress Megan Fox, have also featured.
Armani with Megan Fox, the former face of his fragrances.
The right face on a fragrance can be worth big bucks. In 2012, thirty-one of the top 100 perfumes were created or endorsed by a celebrity.
While the Blanchett-Armani deal is yet to be confirmed, it would not come as a surprise. The actress has been a big fan of the designer for years, regularly wearing Armani on the red carpet. During her tenure at Sydney Theatre Company she also managed to secure a high-profile corporate sponsorship from the designer.
The feeling has been mutual, with Armani saying Blanchett "epitomises the woman for whom I design."
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Friday the 13th – Remembering Laurie Bartram
By James Allen Willis on Aug 13, 2010 in Memories
On Friday the 13th I always pause to reflect on someone I once knew. Her name was Laurie Bartram. If you're of a certain age you may remember the original "Friday the 13th" movie released in 1980. Laurie was "Brenda" – one of the camp counselors in the movie. Before becoming a movie star, Laurie played Karen Campbell on "Another World" (soap opera) in 1978-1979.
Laurie decided to give up her acting career and instead attend Liberty University, which is where I met her. We were both on the same singing team (called SMITE back then).
On occasion she would help me with my homework when we were on the road traveling almost every weekend to sing in different churches. Our team of a dozen singers criss-crossed the south in a big Silver Eagle bus. I'll never forget, Laurie once helped me with an English assignment – she helped me understand what Hemingway's "Hills like white elephants" short story was talking about.
After college Laurie got married, became a homeschooling mom, and sadly she passed away at age 49 (in 2007) from cancer. She was one of the nicest and humblest people you would ever meet, and it was a privilege to have known her for a brief time in the 80s.


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101 Ways to Live Healthy and Happy!
The Nursing Degree Network shares a whole bunch of ways we can all live better. Here are some I really liked. Have a look:
3. Not getting enough sleep: Even though you're not putting anything harmful in your body, not getting enough sleep can be harmful to you.The one about the going poop made me laugh. If you need to remember to go to the bathroom—you've got major problems! Be sure to read them all.
8. Being negative: Get rid of negative thoughts and feelings, and you'll find that a life filled with feelings of gratitude, optimism and perspective will make you more successful and happy.
22. Introduce natural light: Introduce natural light into your home or office to improve your energy level.
24. Eat organic: Organic foods actually promote good feng shui and good energy, so make sure your kitchen is stocked with organic vegetables and grains.
39. Meditation: Relax your mind and de-stress with these meditation tips.
45. Go to the bathroom: It's important to have regular bowel movements, and holding it in too long can cause an infection. Go when you need to go!
50. Add garlic to your diet: Garlic "activates liver enzymes" which clean out your system and help you detox.
62. Spend time outside: Taking a walk outside or reading a book in your yard will quickly make you feel more connected to your community and nature.
67. Clean out your inbox: Organizing your inbox by deleting old messages and moving important e-mails to separate folders will help you focus and de-clutter your mind.
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126 N. Main Street
Goodlettsville, Tennessee 37072
Tel: 615-859-5603
You can reach us during our regular business hours which are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Central Time
Thursday 9:00 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4 pm
Finding our shop is easy when traveling on I-65, take exit 97, turn west on Longhollow Pike, which ends at Main Street. Turn right, we are in the next block of buildings on the left at the end between two antique stores. Parking on the side or in the back. We also have a back entrance for your convenience.


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Yes, the world is a cruel place. We are not living in the 1950s anymore when a few squad cars were usually enough to calm most any civil disobedience. Since the 1960s and beyond with massive riots and demonstrations, school shootings, and 9/11, I've seen a few "squad cars" just for pulling a car over to the side of the road. Even the infamous "swat teams" seem like a thing of the past-almost antiquated in today's world. With the latest cop killing of a black man in Ferguson, Missouri, the scene afterwards seemed reminiscent of a deployment in Iraq or Afghanistan. I'm not saying the police shouldn't have "heavy artillery" or even protective gear to wear, but armored personnel carriers with machine guns mounted on the roof, and snipers, makes for a look one might see in a war zone-somewhere in a distant land or third world country headed by a dictator.
It's too early to properly describe the black youth killed in Ferguson which started this debacle as a boyscout, but for the second time in as many weeks, a black man was killed by a white police officer. Two weeks ago in New York, a man was killed when he may have rejected the police overreaction because this man was selling cigarettes illegally. From what apparently transpired at that scene, a choke hold was overkill, and was the apparent reason this man died while in a needless tussle with the police.It's not as clear what happened with Michael Brown in Ferguson, but one minute he was walking in the street with a friend, and the next thing we know-he's shot dead by a police officer. What happened in-between is murky, and we only have Brown's friend, and the officer who shot him as witnesses. There's an investigation on-going, but circumstances may cloud reality no matter what is found.
A few days ago as tensions mounted against the Ferguson Police Department, a convenient store video seemed to show Brown stealing some cigars, and pushing what may have been the store manager/owner(?) to the side as Brown departed with the stolen goods. Allegedly, the police office who shot Brown, claimed he didn't know of any robbery. This may be true, but if Brown thought he was being targeted for this illegal deed, maybe he reacted accordingly, and the situation heated up from there-ending with gunshots and Brown's death. These are circumstances which may never be answered.
As the world's leading weapons manufacturer and dealer, America has so much surplus, that the government is now selling older equipment to the nation's police departments. The end result is many of our cities, and some smaller areas like Ferguson are taking on the look of a war zone, regardless of the crime taking place which "necessitated" such a reaction by law enforcement. Is this really what we want in our country? Naturally, black America gets such a primary focus by the police because an inordinate amount of crime is taking place in these neighborhoods. But still-does this always require sending in the Marines-so-to-speak? I believe the police- when instituting such an overwhelming show of force, only serves to intensify the reaction of a crowd when tear gas is thrown and armored cars are sent in. The only item missing are tanks or bazookas. What does this type of force look like to the outside world? We preach practices of temperance and understanding to other nations, but look quite the military power when reacting to even limited disobedience in our own neighborhoods.
It's not always black neighborhoods either: we have a growing number of cameras at major intersections taking pictures of all of us, resulting in tickets on occasion; we have police check points throughout the United States, randomly pulling over citizens in case they're drinking and driving, or maybe because they don't have a valid driver's license or insurance. Yes, some of this may be going on for our own good and safety, but talk about "mission creep"! Will the police one day be allowed to perform house to house searches? It may seem outrageous to think about this happening, but a growing police state could be happening so slowly, we don't even realize it. We already have issues with our email being hacked, and our private information being checked out by (so called) law abiding agencies of government as well as by anonymous hackers all over the world.
There are things we have to do here in America to assure no citizen is needlessly thrown into the judicial system thereby destroying one's life over what can be minor infractions. The "war on drugs" was another version of overkill which resulted in an obscene growth of our penal system which now outnumbers such law abiding nations such as China and Russia. We have about two million people in prison, an outsized number being people of color. Is it really necessary throwing people away like garbage over some (relatively minor) infraction like a drug bust? Once incarcerated, many of these "offenders" learn crime from the experts, and have no recourse but to resort to crime because when they're released-there's simply no reasonable job offers for a person with a record. The issue of greater or longer prison sentences for those busted with crack cocaine is an obvious targeting of blacks because of their use of that type of drug. Police can pick up blacks all day long on those type of offenses, and does this really result in a safer America?
What happened in Ferguson, Missouri is another in a never-ending series of wake-up calls for America. I wouldn't want to be a cop, but as a citizen, I want a law enforcement system which is reasonably balanced in the way they do their job. If armored personnel carriers seem like a necessity, they should be utilized at the right time, and not just because a crowd needs to be dispersed. Can we cool it with the snipers? Walking a beat may seem so yesterday, but getting to know a community can't always be done inside a car. Filling up prisons for small crimes is no answer, when there may be other ways to punish someone for breaking the law. In the end, we must always seek to generate jobs and opportunity: having a job, learning some discipline, and getting ahead is still the way to a brighter future-no matter what neighborhood you're from.


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This expanded and updated second edition of a classic bestseller continues to take the `mystery` out of designing and analyzing algorithms and their efficacy and efficiency. Expanding on the highly successful formula of the first edition, the book now serves as the primary textbook of choice for any algorithm design course while maintaining its status as the premier practical reference guide to algorithms. NEW: (1) Incorporates twice the tutorial material and exercises. (2) Provides full online support for lecturers, and a completely updated and improved website component with lecture slides, audio and video. (3) Contains a highly unique catalog of the 75 most important algorithmic problems. (4) Includes new `war stories` and `interview problems`, relating experiences from real-world applications. Written by a well-known, IEEE Computer Science teaching-award winner, this new edition is an essential learning tool for students needing a solid grounding in algorithms, as well as a uniquely comprehensive text/reference for professionals.show more
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From the reviews of the second edition: `...the book is an algorithm implementation treasure trove, and putting all of these implementations in one place was no small feat. The list of implementations, an extensive bibliography ... make the book an invaluable resource for everyone interested in the subject.` (ACM Computing Reviews) `My absolute favorite for this kind of interview preparation is Steven Skiena's The Algorithm Design Manual. More than any other book it helped me understand just how astonishingly commonplace ... graph problems are -- they should be part of every working programmer's toolkit. The book also covers basic data structures and sorting algorithms, which is a nice bonus. ... every 1 - pager has a simple picture, making it easy to remember. This is a great way to learn how to identify hundreds of problem types.` (Steve Yegge, Steve Yegge's Blog, March, 2008) `For a decade, Steven Skiena's Algorithm Design Manual retained its title as the best and most comprehensive practical algorithm guide to help identify and solve problems. It is now available in an improved second edition that is worth buying simply for the updates. ... Every programmer should read this book, and anyone working in the field should keep it close to hand. ... Would I recommend it? Absolutely. This is the best investment ... a programmer or aspiring programmer can make.` (Harold Thimbleby, Times Higher Education, November, 2008) `Addressing the main difficulties of solving problems, this book goes far beyond the design of algorithms. It is essential for scientists, engineers, and any professionals who aim to solve problems, with a noticeable emphasis on real problems. It will not only serve as a valuable undergraduate textbook, but it will also become an irreplaceable reference guide for most professionals in the area.` (Carlos Linares Lopez, Computing Reviews, February, 2009) `Skiena focuses on the practical aspects of algorithm design and use. ... this work fills an important gap in the knowledge of CS practitioners and students. ... this book is suitable as a text for an undergraduate algorithms class, but also as an invaluable reference for the practicing programmer. ... This second edition has updated the bibliography to include recent works, making it an extensive bibliography. The index is also thorough and very useful for finding specific problems.` (William Fahle, ACM Computing Reviews, December, 2008) `Algorithms are the very heart of computing ... . This book is about right for most people. ... Each of the topics is treated in a readable informal style with lots of asides and accounts of personal experiences - 'war stories' in implementing algorithms. ... If you want to use it as a course textbook then there are lots of exercises at the end of every chapter. Highly recommended.` (Mike James, I Programmer, September, 2009) `The Algorithm Design Manual by Steven Skiena is aimed at two groups of people: students and professionals. ... It is written in an informal style that I found pleasant and engaging. ... The book's unique structure makes it more likely to be immediately useful to the practitioner who has problem to solve and wants to quickly make progress ... . the book succeeds admirably. ... would be helpful to the student who has never seen this material before. ... Overall, I recommend this book warmly.` (Neelakantan Kartha, The Book Review Column, 2011)show more
About Steve S. Skiena
Steven Skiena is Professor of Computer Science at Stony Brook University. His research interests include the design of graph, string, and geometric algorithms, and their applications (particularly to biology). He is the author of four books, including `The Algorithm Design Manual` and `Calculated Bets: Computers, Gambling, and Mathematical Modeling to Win`. He is recipient of the ONR Young Investigator Award and the IEEE Computer Science and Engineering Undergraduate Teaching Award.show more
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....The most comprehensive guide to designing practical and efficient algorithms!.... The Algorithm Design Manual, Second Edition ..`.the book is an algorithm-implementation treasure trove, and putting all of these implementations in one place was no small feat. The list of implementations [and] extensive bibliography make the book an invaluable resource for everyone interested in the subject.` --ACM Computing Reviews `It has all the right ingredients: rich contents, friendly, personal language, subtle humor, the right references, and a plethora of pointers to resources.` -- P. Takis Metaxas, Wellesley College `This is the most approachable book on algorithms I have.` -- Megan Squire, Elon University, USA This newly expanded and updated second edition of the best-selling classic continues to take the `mystery` out of designing algorithms, and analyzing their efficacy and efficiency. Expanding on the first edition, the book now serves as the primary textbook of choice for algorithm design courses while maintaining its status as the premier practical reference guide to algorithms for programmers, researchers, and students. The reader-friendly Algorithm Design Manual provides straightforward access to combinatorial algorithms technology, stressing design over analysis. The first part, Techniques, provides accessible instruction on methods for designing and analyzing computer algorithms. The second part, Resources, is intended for browsing and reference, and comprises the catalog of algorithmic resources, implementations and an extensive bibliography. NEW to the second edition: Doubles the tutorial material and exercises over the first edition Provides full online support for lecturers, and a completely updated and improved website component with lecture slides, audio and video Contains a unique catalog identifying the 75 algorithmic problems that arise most often in practice, leading the reader down the right path to solve them Includes several NEW `war stories` relating experiences from real-world applications Provides up-to-date links leading to the very best algorithm implementations available in C, C++, and Java ADDITIONAL Learning Tools: Exercises include `job interview problems` from major software companies Highlighted take-home lesson boxes emphasize essential concepts Provides comprehensive references to both survey articles and the primary literature Exercises point to relevant programming contest challenge problems Many algorithms presented with actual code (written in C) as well as pseudo-code A full set of lecture slides and additional material available at www.algorist.com Written by a well-known algorithms researcher who received the IEEE Computer Science and Engineering Teaching Award, this new edition of The Algorithm Design Manual is an essential learning tool for students needing a solid grounding in algorithms, as well as a special text/reference for professionals who need an authoritative and insightful guide. Professor Skiena is also author of the popular Springer text, Programming Challenges: The Programming Contest Training Manual.show more
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Part I: Practical Algorithm Design. Introduction to Algorithms. Algorithm Analysis. Data Structures. Sorting and Searching. Graph Traversal. Weighted Graph Algorithms. Combinatorial Search and Heuristic Methods. Dynamic Programming. Intractable Problems and Approximations. How to Design Algorithms.- Part II: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Algorithms. A Catalog of Algorithmic Problems. Data Structures. Numerical Problems. Combinatorical Problems. Graph Problems: Polynomial-Time. Graph Problems: Hard Problems. Computational Geometry. Set and String Problems. Algorithmic Resources.- Bibliography.- Index.show more


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Dzeko: We didn't have our luck
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A disappointed Edin Dzeko has been speaking about his disallowed goal which could have earned Bosnia a crucial point against Nigeria and kept his side in this summer's World Cup.
The striker was wrongly ruled offside for his first half strike in last night's Group F clash, before Nigeria went on to score a controversial winner. The result means Bosnia will leave Brazil after their final group match against Iran.
"The New Zealand official wrongly disallowed a first-half Dzeko goal and then allowed a disputed Nigeria winner from Peter Odemwingie to stand," reports ESPN.
'"What happened?"' said Dzeko to reporters at Cuiaba's Arena Pantanal. '"The referee happened. I think we are going home, we are sad because of that but the referee should go home too, because he changed the result, he changed the game, and that's why we lost."
"We tried to come back after the goal where there was obviously a foul on our captain and before when I scored a goal it was not offside," said Dzeko. "We fight until the end, but we didn't have our luck today."'
Elsewhere, Pablo Zabaleta has heaped praise on his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi after the Barcelona star's late strike handed the Albiceleste a 1-0 victory over Iran.
"The victory left Argentina on the cusp of guaranteeing their spot in the second round of football's showpiece event," reports the Global Post.
'"He is so quick and makes a difference,"' Zabaleta said after the match.
'"Sometimes teams defend like Iran and it can be tough when they have all their players behind the ball but Messi is the best player in the world. We know that we need to try to find him. When he gets the ball he can decide the game."'
Moving away from events in Brazil and according to the Mirror, City have beaten off competition from Barcelona and Arsenal to sign Malaga goalkeeper Willy Caballero.
"Caballero worked under City boss Manuel Pellegrini when he was manager of Malaga," writes the paper's Chris Richards.
The Argentine has also played for Spanish outfit Elche. It is thought Caballero could be worth up to £7 million.
...The Mirror...
Emanating from the same source this morning is speculation that Atletico Madrid are attempting to lure Alvaro Negredo back to Spain.
"The striker, who Etihad fans call "The Beast" scored 23 goals in his first season with City, as Manuel Pellegrini's men lifted both the Premier League title and Capital One Cup," writes Simon Mullock.
"But Negredo and his family have struggled to settle in England and his form became affected by homesickness and a shoulder injury to such an extent that he failed to hit the target in the final four months of the campaign.
"His slump saw him lose his place in the Spain squad for the World Cup in Brazil, with Vicente del Bosque opting to take Fernando Torres and Diego Costa.
"Negredo hopes City accept Atletico's offer to hand back the full £20m that they paid Seville for Negredo last summer.
"The La Liga champions and Champions League finalists see him as an ideal replacement for Chelsea-bound Costa."
Remember anything you read in the papers is merely rumour – we will be first to confirm any movements in or out of the club this summer.


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Basic Questions and Answers About HIV Transmission
January 16, 2015
Can I Get HIV From Oral Sex?
Yes, but most types of oral sex carry little to no risk of HIV.
Oral sex involves giving or receiving oral stimulation to the penis (fellatio), the vagina (cunnilingus), or the anus (anilingus or rimming). Most types of oral sex carry little to no risk of HIV. The highest oral sex risk is performing oral sex (fellatio) with ejaculation in your mouth. However, the risk is still low, and much lower than anal or vaginal sex. Factors that may increase the risk of transmitting HIV through oral sex are oral ulcers, bleeding gums, genital sores, and the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) (which may or may not be visible). The risk is lower if the partners are using condoms or dental dams, if the partner with HIV is taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) consistently and correctly, and if the partner who is HIV-negative is taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) consistently and correctly. Condoms and HIV medicines can greatly lower the risk of transmitting HIV.
For more information, see Oral Sex and HIV Risk.
Is There a Connection Between HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
Yes. Having a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can increase the risk of getting or spreading HIV.
If you are HIV-negative but have an STD, you are at least 2 to 5 times as likely to get HIV if you have unprotected sex with someone who has HIV. There are two ways that having an STD can increase the likelihood of getting HIV. If the STD causes irritation of the skin (e.g., from syphilis, herpes, or human papillomavirus), breaks or sores may make it easier for HIV to enter the body during sexual contact. Even STDs that cause no breaks or open sores (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis) can increase your risk by causing inflammation that increases the number of cells that can serve as targets for HIV.
If you are HIV-positive and also infected with another STD, you are 3 to 5 times as likely as other HIV-infected people to spread HIV through sexual contact. This appears to happen because there is an increased concentration of HIV in the semen and genital fluids of HIV-positive people who also are infected with another STD.
CDC recommends sexually active gay and bisexual men test for:
Sometimes your health care provider may suggest a herpes test.
For more information about the connection between HIV and other STDs, see the CDC fact sheet, The Role of STD Detection and Treatment in HIV Prevention. To get tested for HIV or other STDs, find a testing site near you.
Can I Get HIV From Someone Who Is Living With HIV But Has Undetectable Viral Load?
Yes. Even though having an undetectable viral load greatly lowers the chance that a person with HIV can transmit the virus to a partner, there is still some risk.
Viral load refers to the amount of HIV in the blood. An undetectable viral load is when the amount of HIV in the blood is so low that it can't be measured. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces viral load, ideally to an undetectable level, when taken consistently and correctly. A person with HIV can still potentially transmit HIV to a partner even if they have an undetectable viral load, because
Can I Get HIV From Injecting Drugs?
Yes. If you share injection drug equipment with someone who has HIV, your risk is high.
Risk also depends on whether the person who has HIV is using antiretroviral therapy (ART) consistently and correctly, and whether the person who is HIV-negative is using preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) consistently and correctly.
Sharing drug equipment (or works) can also be a risk for spreading HIV. Infected blood can get into drug solutions by
"Street sellers" of syringes may repackage used syringes and sell them as sterile syringes. For this reason, people who continue to inject drugs should get syringes from reliable sources of sterile syringes, such as pharmacies or needle-exchange programs.
It is important to know that sharing a needle or syringe for any use, including skin popping and injecting steroids, hormones, or silicone, can put you at risk for HIV and other blood-borne infections.
Can I Get HIV From Using Other Kinds of Drugs?
Not directly, but being drunk or high affects your ability to make safe choices and lowers your inhibitions, which may lead you to take risks such as having sex without a condom.
Methamphetamine (meth) is a very addictive stimulant that can be snorted, smoked, or injected. Even though using meth is an HIV risk factor for anyone who does it, there is a strong link between meth use and HIV transmission for men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM who use meth may increase their sexual and drug-use risk factors. They may
Drinking alcohol, particularly binge drinking, and using "club drugs" like Ecstasy, ketamine, GHB, and poppers can alter your judgment and impair your decisions about sex or other drug use. You may be more likely to have unplanned and unprotected sex or use other drugs, including injection drugs or meth. Those behaviors can increase your risk of exposure to HIV. If you have HIV, this can also increase your risk of spreading HIV to others.Treatment programs can help people stop using drugs or alcohol. Find a treatment facility near you or call 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357).
If I Already Have HIV, Can I Get Another Kind of HIV?
Yes. This is called HIV superinfection. The new strain of HIV can replace the original strain or remain along with the original strain. The effects of superinfection differ from person to person. For some people, superinfection may cause them to get sicker faster because they become infected with a new strain of the virus that is resistant to the medicines they are currently taking to treat their original HIV infection. Research suggests that the kind of superinfection where a person becomes infected with a new strain of HIV that is hard to treat is rare, less than 4%.
Are Health Care Workers at Risk of Getting HIV on the Job?
The risk of health care workers being exposed to HIV on the job (occupational exposure) is very low, especially if they use protective practices and personal protective equipment to prevent HIV and other blood-borne infections. For health care workers on the job, the main risk of HIV transmission is through accidental injuries from needles and other sharp instruments that may be contaminated with the virus; however, even this risk is small. Scientists estimate that the risk of HIV infection from being stuck with a needle used on an HIV-infected person is less than 1%.
For more information on preventing occupational exposure to HIV, see the CDC fact sheet, Occupational HIV Transmission and Prevention Among Health Care Workers.
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A boat carrying 37 suspected asylum seekers has been intercepted in Australian waters after experiencing engine trouble.
The crew of the vessel contacted the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Rescue Coordination Centre on Saturday afternoon for assistance after losing power.
The boat had experienced engine trouble in the vicinity of Ashmore Islands but its crew then conveyed that it was able to continue without help.
The call prompted surveillance aircraft under the control of Border Protection Command to do a flyover before HMAS Larrakia intercepted the boat.
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On July 4th, 2003, I explained to you in "Roomfull of Phantoms" that "I could no longer compartmentalize in my life and mind between my personal space and my paranormal laboratory. But I was sure not to begin the photographic series that was to become Roomfull of Phantoms until I could handle the breaking of that boundary.
Almost three years has gone by, a lot of water has passed under the bridge, and I have a different home now. I'm using a different camera from the one I used back then and there, in the Haunted Apartment.
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The summary below is from the full report titled "Case Reports of Heart Failure after Therapy with a Tumor Necrosis Factor Antagonist." It is in the 20 May 2003 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 138, pages 807-811). The authors are H.J. Kwon, T.R. Coté, M.S. Cuffe, J.M. Kramer, and M.M. Braun.
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should, leading to fluid building up in the lungs. Old age, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease are risk factors for heart failure. Drugs called tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists were once thought to offer hope as a treatment for heart failure, but recent studies showed no benefit and one study actually showed that they could worsen heart failure. These drugs have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of two other conditions, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
To find out about patients who had heart failure as a complication when they took TNF antagonists to treat inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis.
47 patients who developed heart failure while taking TNF antagonists to treat inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Health care providers and consumers reported the heart failure complications to the FDA.
The researchers examined the information in the reports. They looked at whether the patients had had heart failure before taking TNF antagonists and had any conditions that put them at risk for heart failure. Risk factors for heart failure include older age, high blood pressure, and other types of heart or lung disease.
Of the 47 patients who developed symptoms of heart failure while taking TNF antagonists, 9 had had problems with heart failure before starting the drugs. The other 38 developed their first episode of heart failure while taking TNF antagonists. Of these 38, 19 had no risk factors for heart failure. In addition, 10 patients were younger than 50 years of age. When these 10 patients stopped taking the TNF antagonists, the heart failure went away completely in 3 and improved in 6; the remaining patient died.
The study was based only on cases that were voluntarily reported to the FDA. There may have been additional cases that nobody reported, so this study does not tell us how frequently this complication occurs.
Doctors and patients should watch for symptoms of heart failure when using TNF antagonists to treat inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis.
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I am new here, but not new to the disease. I was surfing around and I see that some people had questions on the 'new' anti-oxidant coctail that is under disscussion now. I am cutting and pasting a post I made the other night concerning the recipie.
"The original 'antioxidant supplementation for pain relief in chronic pancreatitis' came out of India. My dr at UCSD told me about it in spring 2008. It took me about 12 months to find the nerve to try it. the original recipie is, 600 mcg Selenium, 0.54 gm Vitamin C, 9000 IU Carotene, 270 IU Vitamine E, 2 gm methionine. I found a pill made by Bluebonnet that is close to the recipie. The bluebonnet pill is called 'beta carotene, C, E plus Selenium. I got them on-line at about $25 per month supply if you take 2 pills a day."
I have been taking this for several months now and I am much better for it. Although my pain has been minimal these days, I have had no painful oubursts since beginning the medicaiton. However, I know the effect is positive due to a huge increase in my energy, realized weight gain, and highly improved stool. As odd as this may all seem since the product was 'designed' to be effective toward the reduction of pain.
This does all make sence though. My biggest problem these last 6 years or so has been in the area of processing food. I take large amounts of Pancrease medicine and i consumed well over 5000 caloiries per day, and I was still loosing weight slowly. Additionally, my energy was running out absoluteley completely at about 4pm and I had to nap.
With me using this coctail in conjunction with my Pancrease, I have throttled back the caloric intake to a more normal 2000 per day, and I am gaining weight. I am broad 6'1" and now up to a solid 180 lbs, up from 160 pounds.
So my best hypothesis, i am an engineer not a doctor, is that the manner in which this coctail was to help with pain is by somehow allowing the pancrease to rest or relax, decreasin pressure. So in my case, that resting allowed the natural enzimes to either increase production or effectiveness. I would also assume from that my swelling has reduced and I am in a more stable state. (a side note, my pancrease has been swolen/enlarged for so long that it was pushing against my splenic veign for so long that it actually occluded it about 10 years ago. The wonderful body grew a mass of varicies to divert the blood to my liver, good news in that I am alive, bad news that is a mess in there and nobody wants to cut me open).
I have been asked to supply a link to the product I found and I will do so, with the disclaimer that this is just where I have been buying the goods, I have had both positive experiences with the supplements and with the supplier. I am making no promises, nor profit from or with this email.
Sorry for the long winded response, just trying to get all pertinant data down.
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Thank you very much, I've read a lot about antioxidents helping.
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just curious - anyone else know about this or tried it?
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I have been taking an approximation of this cocktail for about 6 months now. I stopped for a few weeks and started to feel worse again, so went back to taking it. I buy each item individually, and take less Selenium and L-Methionine than the original cocktail recommends. I'm glad to have the link to the supplier who puts the items together. Overseas the cocktail is available as "Antox", and I think they will ship to the US - that is what I was going to try next.
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I have read a lot of the articles about the antioxidant studies. I am going to try this, since I just seem to have no energy lately and cannot gain weight. Thanks for the post.
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So I went to the health food store here in Chicago. They did not have the exact AntiOx product to which the link referes; however, they had Blue Bonnet's Super AntiOx product instead. I looked at the ingredient list, and they are roughly the same (though you have to take three at once, 1x per day, and they are big pills).
Of course my results are very non-scientific, but I report that I do at least feel better in the ten days since I started taking these. My BM's are once per day and fairly stable. I have not gained weight per se, but I do have some more pep and energy during the day.
They are not cheap to buy retail. The store owner, though, said: "Yes, not very cheap, but VERY good quality stuff". I will continue to take them until the bottle runs out, and then see what happens when I discontinue.
Thanks for the post. I think it is great to be able to share these things.
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My GI doc actually prescribed a varaiant of this cocktail: 75mg selenium, 2400 mg Vitamin A, 130 mg vitamin E, 180mg vitamin C, and 800 mg SAM-e daily. I can;t get just one pill to cover all this, so I have to take multiples. I have been on this therapy 2 years and I think it helps - I haven't been in the hospital and I don't have to take pain medication.
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Any encouraging news about Antioxidants, anyone? I just ordered Blueberry coctail and waiting them to my letterbox (or the letter from customs, there is legislation from deep here...)
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I take the bluebonnet mix, I haven't seen much changes. Things have gotten worse for me, but I think something else is going wrong. I just wanted to post that I read that long term use of Selenium has been shown to cause type 2 diabietes I have read this in several places here is one. I plan on finishing the bottle I have and doing the s ame thing without the Selenium. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/art...
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Located in the northern bank of the famous river Yangtze, the renowned port city of Anqing (Ãnqìng in traditional pinyin) lies in the southwestern region of Anhui Province.
Anqing city is bordered by Lu'an in the north, the provincial capital Hefei and Wuhu in the northeastern side, Tongling in the east, Chizhou in the southeastern side, Jiangxi Province in the south, and Hubei Province in the western side.Anqing is further divided into 11 county-level divisions: three districts (Daguan, Yingjiang, and Yixiu), a county-level city (Tongcheng), and seven counties (Huaining, Qianshan, Susong, Taihu, Wangjiang, Yuexi, and Zongyang).
There are low- and medium-height mountains scattered across the northeastern parts of the prefecture-level city, while the southeastern side is characterized by bottomlands and plains. In the heart of Anqing lie lakes and hills.
One of the most distinctive features of the city is the local dialect spoken by its residents. Gan Chinese, also known as Jiangxinese, is commonly spoken in the neighboring Jiangxi Province. The rest of Anhui Province does not speak this dialect.
Aside from being one of the first modern cities, Anqing is also known as a city of cultural offerings—it is the only place in the world where opera and Zen live in harmony. The Tongcheng School, one of the most influential movements in Chinese literature, was also born in Anqing.
Anqing was founded in the second century BC, during the Han Dynasty, and enjoyed a colorful history ever since. In the mid-1800's, the city was held hostage by the perpetrators of the Taiping rebellion, and the city was fortified almost perfectly. One of the founders of the Communist Party of China, Chen Duxiu, remains to be one of the most recognized citizens of the city.
Anqing is one of the first Chinese cities to join the industrial revolution—in fact, the first motorboat and the first steam engine in the country were made right in the city. It is also the first city in Anhui to have a telegraph office, a telephone, a road funded and built by the government, a water supply plant, a power plant, an airport, a university and a modern library, and a newspaper.
Like most of the cities in Anhui, Anqing has a subtropical monsoon climate, which can get pretty humid despite having four distinct seasons. There is an abundance of sunshine in the region, and the annual average temperature clocks in at 17.6 degrees Celsius. Frost and snow are very rare in Anqing winters, but the spring can be very rainy.
Aside from a rich culture and history, Anqing also has a rich culinary culture. Dumplings are a common feature of Chinese cuisine, but the Anqing version—called gang mao—are made with choice cuts from special black pigs and boiled. If you want some variety in your gang mao dumplings, you can request for the inclusion of pickled tubers and shrimps.
Crabs are not available in Anqing all year round, but when they are, the locals serve them up in the most mouthwatering ways. Anqing's freshwater crabs are known in Anhui for their sweet tender meat and the distinct appetizing aroma. Other must-try local dishes—featuring a combination of fresh fruits and vegetables, poultry, and freshwater fish—include the famed Anqing chicken soup, chrysanthemum steamed pork with rice-flour breading, rice-flour dumplings with roasted pork, stir-fried gao-er with tofu, and sauced pork. Make sure to try the renowned Hu Yumei bean sauce, the Tianzhu Mountain kiwis, and the delightful Mailongxiang black sesame pastries.
Nature and culture are the strengths of Anqing, with a good number of attractions focused on the combination of these two aspects.
Lake Huating
Found in the county of Taihu, this scenic lake is surrounded by lush greenery and mountains, with a good number of islands in the waters. When in Lake Huating, make sure to try the reinvigorating green tea, as well as the oranges and chestnuts.
Fushan Mountain
Located near the Lake Baidang, Fushan Mountain is home to interesting lava caves, petroglyph inscriptions, historical sites, and a breathtaking view of the northern bank of the Yangtze. Fushan Mountain is a national forest and geological park, characterized by a spattering of unique volcanic landscapes. The mountain figures largely in Buddhist culture, and is famous for the almost 500 inscriptions carved on the faces of the cliffs.
Dalong Mountain
Around 15 kilometers from downtown Anqing is the Dalong Mountain, which resembles the large dragon that gave the peak its name. This mountain is divided into four parts, which include two lakes and the first Buddhist temple of Longshan Mountain. If you are visiting Dalong Mountain, make sure that you allot the whole day for it as there are plenty of scenes and things to see.
Yingjiang Temple
The Yingjiang Temple is located just outside the Zongyang gate of the city and boasts of more than a thousand years of history, as ell as an architectural style that reperesents the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The temple is home to multiple structures, including the Hall of Sakyamuni, the Zhenfeng Pagoda, and the Sutra house.
Sikong Mountain
Located in Yuexi County, this mountain is an important landmark in Chinese Buddhism and Zen culture. Included in the most prominent attractions in this mountain are the ancient buildings, including the Daxiong Palace and the Taibai Reading Hall
Classes and Courses
Anqing Teachers College offers short-term language classes for visiting students, and also language credits for students coming from affiliated higher educational institutions.