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Review of the 22nd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the 44th session of the Economic and Social Council
Review of the 22nd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the 44th session of the Economic and Social Council
Left to right, at the presiding table: Messrs. V. Ku&scaronevic, Director, Division of Narcotic Drugs, P. P. Spinelli, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, and R. Curran (Canada), Chairman.
Pages: 37 to 41
Creation Date: 1968/01/01
Review of the 22nd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the 44th session of the Economic and Social Council
Left to right, at the presiding table: Messrs. V. Ku&scaronevic, Director, Division of Narcotic Drugs, P. P. Spinelli, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, and R. Curran (Canada), Chairman.
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs held its 22nd session in Geneva in January 1968. The Economic and Social Council, at its 44th session in New York in May 1968, took note of the report on that session and approved several proposals made by the Commission.
The Commission's 1968 session was marked by unanimous agreement that the psychotropic substances other than narcotic drugs, i.e. sedatives and stimulants of the central nervous system as well as hallucinogens, should be brought under control by means of an international instrument. In addition, the Commission proposed that national legislative measures for the control of these substances should be taken immediately, pending formal treaty action. As regards LSD and similar substances, it again urged severe measures of restriction upon governments.
The Commission also voiced a strong warning against the abuse of cannabis and the continuing need for strict control over this drug. It noted that the efforts of the Government of Lebanon to replace cannabis cultivation by other crops were advancing and it voiced support and encouragement for this effort.
In the Near and Middle East, the Commission further noted that illicit traffic in narcotic drugs, particularly opium, certain opiates and hashish continued to be serious, and it called upon the countries of the region to make an effective study of the problem in order that the fight against contraband might be carried out with greater success.
On all these three subjects, the Council approved resolutions addressed to governments put up to it by the Commission.
Membership and attendance
The members of the Commission at its 22nd session were: Brazil, Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Federal Republic of Germany, France, Ghana, Hungary, India, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Turkey, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Arab Republic, United Kingdom, United States of America, Yugoslavia.
The session was also attended by observers from the following States: Algeria, Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Burma, Cuba, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, Venezuela, Viet-Nam.
The following States were also invited to send observers but did not do so: Afghanistan, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Greece, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Nepal, Singapore and Syria.
The World Health Organization (WHO), the Permanent Central Narcotics Board, the Permanent AntiNarcotics Bureau of the League of Arab States and the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO/INTERPOL) were also represented as well as the International Council of Women and the International Federation of Women Lawyers.
Office-holders: Mr. R. E. Curran, Q.C. (Canada) was elected Chairman, the other office-holders being: Mr. A. Asahina (Japan), First Vice-Chairman; Mr. J. P. Bertschinger (Switzerland), Second Vice-Chairman; and Mr. P. Beedle (United Kingdom), Rapporteur.
Sedatives, stimulants and hallucinogens
The Commission's concern with these substances - dating back to 1959 - advanced to the point of general agreement that international action through an international instrument needed to be taken to meet the widespread of abuse that had now come to prevail. The steps initiated by the Commission in its last session culminated in a detailed study by the Secretary-General and another by the Permanent Central Narcotics Board on the legal administrative and other questions involved in extending international control to these psychotropic substances.[1] The majority view of the Commission agreed with the conclusions reached in the studies put up to it, and confirmed by a specific opinion from the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations, that the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, was not suitable for the purpose of extending controls to the psychotropic substances. The majority accordingly expressed itself in favour of a new treaty to apply the elements of control that were generally agreed upon. On the contrary, three countries in the Commission held that the Single Convention could in fact be extended to cover these non-narcotic psychotropic substances.
The Commission invited the Secretary-General to send to governments a questionnaire on the form of treaty action that should be taken, and the selective controls to be applied to the four groups of substances in question. It was recognized that the risk to public health that the substances presented varied greatly, as among the four groups as well as inside each group. The degree of control to be applied to them had to be gauged in terms of the risk and also in terms of practicability.
The questionnaire was sent to governments and at the time of writing their replies were beginning to reach the Secretary-General.
The Commission also asked that a draft international instrument be prepared, based on control measures already suggested in the Secretary-General's study. This draft, together with an analysis of the governments' replies to the questionnaire, would be considered at the next session of the Commission in January 1969.
Interim measures: The Commission felt that, pending a formal international agreement, governments should take all possible legislative measures to solve the problem. A resolution adopted by the Council (Resolution No. 1293 (XLIV) recommends to governments "to adopt legislation, if they have not already done so" to ensure that the substances are nationally available only on medical prescription, that all transactions in them from the stage of production to retail distribution are supervised by the State, that all producers are licensed, trade limited to authorized persons only, and finally that nonauthorized possession for distribution is prohibited.
These particular measures were recommended by the WHO Expert Committee for drugs liable to produce addiction in 1965, and were endorsed in turn by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in 1966 and by the World Health Assembly in 1967. These five measures will most probably be an essential part of whatever form of international instrument is adopted.
The LSD danger
In the case of hallucinogens, like LSD, more severe and urgent measures were called for, and Council&rsquos resolution 1294 (XLIV) adopted on the Commission&rsquos recommendation urges governments to prohibit all use except in medical and scientific institutions directly under government control and then only for approved medical or scientific purposes, and also to prohibit all import and export except between governments or specifically approved authorities. In addition, the Council called upon governments to consider appropriate measures to prevent the use of lysergic acid and other possible intermediate or precursor substances for the illicit manufacture of LSD or any other hallucinogenic substance.
It was noted that the 20th World Health Assembly in May 1967 had also unanimously adopted a resolution urging its member States to take similarly strict measures of control over sedative and stimulants as well as LSD and other hallucinogens. In its resolution 21.42, adopted last May, the twenty-first World Health Assembly expressed full support for the measures being sponsored by the United Nations Commission in this field.
The developing international action to apply the requisite controls to all these substances thus finds the World Health Organization, the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs moving in concert.
The abuse of cannabis and the continuing need for strict control
The Commission's attention was drawn by the representatives of the United States of America and of Canada to active publicity being carried on in their countries in favour of legalization or toleration of the use of cannabis for non-medical purposes. The Commission noted that no scientific evidence had been adduced that might justify any relaxation of control. On the contrary, the spread of cannabis abuse to new areas, its association with other forms of drug abuse, particularly of LSD, made it even more necessary to maintain the present restriction on cannabis which was covered by the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs in 1961. On the Commission's recommendation, the Council adopted resolution 1291 (XLIV) declaring that "inefficient controls over, apathy towards and lack of public awareness of the dangers of cannabis and its continued abuse contribute to drug dependence, create law enforcement problems, and injure national health, safety and welfare. The Council "recommended that all countries concerned increase their efforts to eradicate the abuse and illicit traffic in cannabis". At the same time it asked governments to promote research on medical and sociological aspects arising in the case of this drug, and effectively counter any publicity for the legalization or tolerance of its non-medical use.
Eradication of cannabis cultivation in Lebanon
In 1966 the Commission had been informed of the Government of Lebanon's effort to find substitute crops for the large-scale cannabis cultivation which took place in that country. The Commission now had before it a study [2] based on information gathered by a member of the Secretariat who had visited Lebanon with the agreement of the authorities. On the basis of this information, the Commission gathered that the production of sun- flower for seed and the cultivation of other crops was going forward in the country, and there were indications that a new chapter might thus be opening in the eradication of cannabis production in the Lebanon.
The Commission observed that 1,600 hectares had been planted with sunflower in 1967 in the cannabis-growing area, while the total area under cannabis might be as large as 5,000 hectares. The observer for Lebanon stated that the acreage under substitute crops was expected to reach 3,000 hectares in 1968. While the substitute crops at present were subsidized, the Government of Lebanon could not continue the subsidy indefinitely and it accordingly appealed for international co-operation to assist it in its effort. The cultivation of cannabis in Lebanon could be totally eradicated within three years if the Government had the moral support of the international community which would help the Government to defend this project against opposition from adverse interests at home, secondly if it could have capital assistance to the amount of some US$ 200,000 to 300,000 in the form of equipment for processing the produce of substitute crops, such as sunflower seed, tobacco and aromatic oils, and thirdly if purchase agreements were entered into to take off commodities, such as sunflower-seed oil and tobacco produced from the substitute cultivation, at prices sufficient to cover the Government's investment. If such agreements could be reached to cover agricultural production from an area of 5,000 hectares, the observer for Lebanon declared to the Commission that "it would soon become possible to talk no more of cannabis in Lebanon ".
The Commission expressed unanimous support for the Lebanese project and noted that the matter of material assistance and sales agreements was one for bilateral negotiations.
On the Commission's recommendation, the Economic and Social Council adopted a resolution (1292 (XLIV)) congratulating the Government and expressing the hope that it would succeed in its effort and urging it to continue to give the project due priority. It recognized that "if the Government of Lebanon succeeds in eradicating such cultivation, this would have a significant benefit in fighting the illicit traffic in cannabis and cannabis resin in the region... ". The Commission recommended that the Government should receive all possible technical assistance from the United Nations and specialized agencies, in particular the Food and Agricultural Organization. Finally, the Commission requested the Secretary-General to maintain close liaison with the Government on the development of its efforts, and report thereon both to the Commission of Narcotic Drugs and the Council itself "until such time as necessary".
The poppy straw process for the extraction of morphine
The Commission considered the continuation of this study begun by the Secretariat for its last session, in which an analysis was made of the factors involved in morphine extraction from poppy straw as against opium.[3] A complex of political, economic, social and technical factors came into play when one source of morphine was compared with the other. The representatives of the USSR and Yugoslavia informed the Commission that in the light of economic factors affecting their opium production, their countries were now giving greater emphasis to the use of poppy straw as the source of morphine, and Yugoslavia had drastically reduced opium production with a view to its total abolition in the near future.
The representative of India considered opium more advantageous than poppy straw as a raw material for morphine, while the representative of Turkey said that the whole question would require to be carefully assessed in his country, where more than 100,000 families depended upon opium production for their livelihood.
The Commission noted that the question had been considered at the UN Consultative Group on Opium Problems which had met in New Delhi in October 1967 and it decided to resume this discussion at its next session when the New Delhi report would be available to it.
Coca leaf
The Commission was informed that Peru was taking steps to fulfil its obligations under the Single Convention to progressively put an end to the habit of coca-leaf chewing. The area at present under cultivation covers 16,000 hectares and no new licences for cultivation were being issued. A vigorous educational campaign was being prosecuted to counteract the chewing habit. The Commission welcomed these developments and assured the Government of Peru of all support in its effort to solve the problem of coca-leaf chewing. The Commission expressed regret that Bolivia had not sent an observer to the session, since it felt that first-hand information on the coca-leaf situation in that country would have been of great help to it in assisting the Government in its future plans to fight this pernicious habit.
Abuse of drugs (drug addiction)
The Commission reviewed trends on drug abuse in various regions on the basis of an analysis made by the Secretariat.[4] Half the governments in Africa had reported a more or less widespread abuse of cannabis. Changes in Africa's social structure and the factor of migration were among the causes of the spread of cannabis in certain countries of the region, where young people appeared to be primarily affected so far as new abusers were concerned.
In the Americas, the problem of coca-leaf chewing continued to be prevalent in certain South American countries, while in the northern continent heroin was the predominant drug of addiction, though the use of cannabis in the form of marijuana was also extremely wide-spread.
In Europe, only a few countries had a problem of drug addiction, and among these the United Kingdom had registered a disturbingly sharp increase in the number of heroin addicts particularly among younger age groups.
In the Far East, the abuse of opium continued but campaigns against this drug were meeting with success in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. In three countries of the region, opium had been gradually replaced by heroin which, in some cases, presented a severe problem. The number of persons abusing cannabis and the quantity of cannabis consumed were very high in the region as a whole.
In the Near and Middle East, the abuse of cannabis was widespread. In certain countries, the number of opium addicts remained high, while in one country an alarming increase of heroin addiction had been reported.
In Africa, the Far East, Central and South America, and the Near and Middle East, facilities for the treatment of drug addiction were lacking or inadequate, but were generally available in North America and Europe.
The abuse of psychotropic substances, primarily barbiturates and amphetamines, was widespread in North America and Europe, with some countries having also the alarming problem of the abuse of LSD. Lack of statistics made it difficult to assess if such substances were also being abused in other regions of the world, but there was information from certain countries that this might be the case. The Commission considered that in these other parts of the world there was a potential danger, even if the dimensions of abuse were not yet precisely delineated.
In connexion with the problem of drug abuse, the Commission expressed concern at the resort to psychotropes or other pharmaceuticals and even to narcotic drugs by certain sportsmen and athletes, with the sole object of artificially improving performance. Considering these practices, generally known as "doping ", dangerous, the Commission adopted a resolution recommending governments to take measures to prevent this practice, which was later endorsed by the Council as its own (No. 1295 (XLIV)).
Illicit traffic
The Commission reviewed the illicit traffic in narcotic drugs on the basis of a joint study by the UN Secretariat and that of the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO/INTERPOL).[5] The world-wide pattern of the drug traffic appeared in 1966/67 to be the same as in past years. The flow of traffic was at a very high level judging from the total quantity of drug contraband seized, the size of individual seizures, the large number of prosecutions in many countries, and the relative stability of the prices of drugs in the illicit market. The main drugs continued to be opium and the opiates, together with cannabis, cocaine and coca leaf. Synthetic drugs were hardly involved.
The Commission repeated its long-held conviction that severe penalties for drug trafficking could prove an effective deterrent and it noted that, in general, during 1966 severe sentences had been imposed by certain countries on traffickers directly involved in the morphine or heroin traffic. Some countries had even applied the death penalty. In the case of cannabis, sentences for trafficking appeared to be less severe, but more countries were now imposing mandatory terms of imprisonment.
The Commission noted that with a view to improving their enforcement arm to fight the illicit traffic, certain countries had benefited from training at the United States Bureau of Narcotics Training School, and officers from certain countries had also received training in exercises organized regionally by the United Nations as well as ICPO/INTERPOL.
The international nature of the drug traffic and its wide ramifications called for co-operation between governments if their enforcement effort was to be effective. Some countries still complained of lack of cooperation from neighbours and ways should be found of arriving at effective and close co-operation in those areas where the traffic was active. In the Middle East, particularly, senior enforcement officers of all the countries concerned should get together to make a concerted attack on the well-established trafficking channels in the region, and the Commission adopted a specific resolution (1290 (XLIV)) urging the governments in the Near and Middle East to take such a step.
Technical co-operation on narcotic drugs control
The Commission was informed that 10 fellowships had been awarded under the UN special programme in this field- to Iran, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Senegal, Sudan, Spain, Syria and Thailand. The aspects covered in this training had included enforcement, control on licit trade in narcotic drugs, the treatment of drug addiction and scientific research.
The survey of the economic and social conditions of the opium-producing areas in Thailand had been completed by a UN team of experts sent out under the technical co-operation programme and its report presented to the Government.
Among regional exercises, an enforcement seminar had been held in April 1967 in Addis Ababa for the benefit of officers from East African countries. Most countries of Asia and the Far East, together with other countries especially interested in the subject, had met at the UN Consultative Group on Opium Problems in New Delhi in October 1967.
The Commission considered that the UN programme was of great importance in helping countries in the narcotics field, and it adopted a resolution requesting an increase of budgetary allocations for this programme, within the framework of the approved budget.
The working of the international treaties
The Commission reviewed the annual reports of governments on the situation in their countries as required under the narcotics treaties, and also the laws and regulations promulgated to apply the treaty provisions. It noted the changes in the scope of control with respect to certain drugs, for example, acetorphorine and etorphine, the case of which is presented on a separate page.
The Commission welcomed the increasing number of ratifications and accession to the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which attained 64 at the end of April 1968.1
Document E/CN/7/509 and its Annex I.2
Documents E/CN.7/497 and E/CN.7/508, Add.1.4
Document E/CN.7/507.5


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Since online video is continuing to increase in value, everyone is making attempts with it. Some are having success with it, and others are not. According to Patrick Starzan, the Vice President of Marketing of the popular comedy website Funny or Die, there are many mistakes that people are making with video on the Web.
The first mistake that people make is a matter of frequency, or more specifically, a lack of frequency. Many people only produce a couple of videos each month. As a result, the audience doesn't know what to expect, and the video producers are not able to learn from their mistakes.
If you have a video strategy, Startzan says that you have to consistently produce video to learn what you're doing right and wrong and also, to determine what the community wants.
The second mistake that people make in videos is that they don't understand their target market. This is a big mistake because, if you don't know your target market, then you can't give them what they want.
"You only have once or twice to make an impression on people," he says.
Starzan points out that you need to capture your target's attention and make them feel like they have benefited from your video. By doing this, the audience may potentially share it with their friends and become loyal viewers.
Thirdly, people make mistakes in the distribution of their video content. The idiom: "if you build it, they will come" is not true with online video. Starzan says that people often get so caught up in the creation of the content that they often forget to let the audience know about it.
Funny or Die, specifically, focuses on building up their distribution channels through social media, newsletters, search, and its blog in order to get as many people to watch their videos as possible.
As for the future of online video, Starzan tells WebProNews that mobile and applications will play a large role. He goes on to say that content producers need to make sure that they are optimizing their videos for mobile apps.
Do you find these areas of video to be challenging?


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A simple vest can really turn up the cool factor in an outfit. Every season we see this staple make a return to the runways of men's fashion. It can be said that the vest is a timeless wardrobe piece that will stand the test of time and will remain a popular part of dressing up. This week's Fashionisto is no exception to the timelessness of this trend. He expertly showed how you can turn a basic stripped white T-shirt and jeans into a semi-dressy daytime outfit with the simple addition of a vest.
This Fashionisto's outfit is great as a back to school outfit. Here he demonstrates that not only is he ready to get back to business this spring semester, he is doing it with style. To recreate this look, start with a basic striped T-shirt. This particular one that he is wearing here has very thin horizontal stripes. You can also go with a shirt that has a thicker stripe. I suggest one with a navy stripe in the nautical trend — this striped trend is one that has stood the test of time as well. For a similar style try this one from Forever 21 in either the gray or blue stripe.
This style wiz amped up the look by adding a silver chain and a square faced silver watch. For a similar take try this silver watch by ASOS as well as this silver River Island bracelet. It is good to note that adding details like this is a sure fire way to demonstrate that you are well put together. Sometimes the best outfits are all in the details. That said I have to mention the footwear. The boots by Timberland are a winter staple here in Middle Tennessee, not only for their versatility but for the style factor as well. A pair in camel can mix and match with many things in a Fashionisto's wardrobe. The last style details that I want to point out are the Kenneth Cole Reaction belt and the dog tags. Both accessories are very easy ways to add some personality to your look.
Spotted: The Ralph Lauren spring/summer 2013 men's runway showed the vest being interpreted in many new and traditional ways including an intriguing Navajo print.


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Screen Play would rather be an optimist than a pessimist.
But I was perhaps too hopeful in January with my list of most wanted games in 2011.
The creators of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus will certainly not deliver another atmospheric and spellbinding adventure in 2011 – The Last Guardian is a 2012 release… if we're lucky.
BioWare is also spending more time polishing Mass Effect 3 than I expected in January. It will be our duty to complete Commander Shepard's mission in BioWare's brilliant action role playing series on March 6 next year.
And as much as it pains me to admit, there is no chance that Valve is not going to make us wait until at least 2012 to play the next Half-Life, whether it is called Half-Life 2: Episode Three or Half-Life 3.
But I still have my fingers crossed that Nintendo will give Australians access to Skyward Sword this year. Returning to the joys of Ocarina of Time on the 3DS is making the Wii's swansong even more eagerly anticipated.
Now that we're into the second half of the year, I thought it would be appropriate today to compile a new list of my most wanted console and PC games for the rest of 2011.
I'm also really keen to hear about the games coming soon that have you salivating.
As in January, my Top 10 is a formidable list, and it will no doubt be significant bolstered by many smaller gems from indie developers for the PC, handheld, mobile and console digital distribution services.
Read on for my nominations, and I'm looking forward to reading about the games you are most looking forward to in the comments section below.
1. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (PS3)- Nathan Drake's third globe-trotting adventure has him searching for a legendary lost city, but it is doubtful that Naughty Dog will have lost any of their legendary cinematic skills.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Wii)- It's easy to be cynical after the disappointment of Twilight Princess, but Screen Play expects Nintendo to deliver a true magnum opus for the Wii.
3. Batman: Arkham City (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) - Screen Play's chat with Rocksteady earlier in the year made even more excited for the return of the Dark Knight, with this sequel offering significantly more freedom and deeper, varied combat.
4. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (PC, Xbox 360, PS3) - Set 25 years before the events of the original classic, this first-person role playing sequel looks intriguing.
5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PC, Xbox 360, PS3) - Promises to give players amazing freedom to explore a wonderfully alive and dynamic world while developing a highly customisable character.
6. Gears of War 3 (Xbox 360) - Bound to be big, stupid, bad-ass fun, with the addition of four-player co-operative action a certain crowd-pleaser.
7. Driver: San Francisco (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PC) - Looks to be a very welcome return to form for a series that had become a laughing stock, with an emphasis on exciting, high-speed driving thrills on some of the world's most dramatic streets.
8. Rayman Origins (PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Vita, 3DS) - A beautifully animated old-school platformer with support for four player co-operative antics.
9. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Xbox 360, PS3, PC) - The first Infinity Ward game since the dramatic legal dispute between its founders and Activision looked spectacular at the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo.
10. Rage (PC, PS3, Xbox 360) - Now it's finally getting close we can afford to get excited about id's post-apocalyptic shooter which blends driving and role-playing elements.
Screen Play is on Twitter: @screenplayblog


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Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat has confirmed reports he never wanted to buy Alessandro Rosina.
Rosina arrived in Russia last week from Torino, but his coach claims he never asked for the midfielder's signing.
"I did not want Rosina," snapped Advocaat in a Press conference. "It was [director of sport] Igor Korneiev who got him."


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Mailings from Pa. incumbents to potential new constituents under fire
Army veteran and Republican state House candidate Josh Lang can point to a four-page glossy example of what he calls an incumbent's advantage.
His opponent, Rep. Jesse Topper, R-Bedford, sent a newsletter to constituents in the 78th District whom he doesn't represent — yet.
"It's totally unfair," said Lang, who is running a primary challenge against Topper. "It really puts an uneven balance on the race."
Millions of Pennsylvanians will be in new districts during this year's elections. After the approval of redrawn legislative district boundaries last year, the state ethics commission cleared incumbents in the House to send taxpayer-funded legislative mailings to voters in reconfigured districts, on requests for advice from lawmakers.
Gene Stilp, a longtime state government activist and Democratic House candidate in central Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court against House and Senate leaders and the ethics commission in late March. The suit alleges the commission erred in its decision that newsletters do not provide a "private pecuniary benefit" to incumbents.
Stilp said the newsletter decision amounts to "organized theft" in the "incumbent protection program." Lawmakers, he said, should not use taxpayer resources to get their names out to voters.
"Everyone who gets in there wants to stay in there," Stilp said. "They're all tied into one mentality of getting re-elected."
Topper took office on Feb. 10 in a special election victory after the death of longtime Rep. Dick Hess in September.
Several weeks later, he mailed a newsletter introducing himself to constituents and explaining the boundary shifts, among other topics. Given the special election and a long cycle of legislative redistricting, Topper said he wanted to inform old and new residents of the 78th.
"Under my unique circumstances, it was very important for people to know who their representative was at that moment, and what district they would be a part of come the new election," he said.
He disagreed that mailers give an unfair advantage and chalked up such assertions to the nature of campaigns.
"A lot of people will grasp for anything out there," Topper said.
Every 10 years, the Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission is charged with drawing district boundaries based on population shifts in census data. The state Supreme Court must approve the new lines. The court in 2012 rejected the commission's first round of legislative maps, for dividing up too many counties and municipalities among multiple districts. It approved a second try.
After court approval, the state constitution requires that officials run legal advertisements in at least one newspaper per district announcing the changes. The Department of State spent more than $1.5 million on legal ads between the first and second round.
Though unmentioned in the state constitution, the Legislative Reapportionment Commission website provides interactive maps that enable users to compare district lines to see how boundaries shifted, or download statewide maps.
Rep. Mark Mustio, R-Moon, said about 95 percent of his district stayed the same. But he sent his spring newsletter, with a front-page focus on transportation projects, to 44th District constituents and future ones.
"Is somebody concerned that too much information to constituents is a bad thing?" he said. "I could see an opponent saying, 'He had the opportunity because of the ethics commission ruling, to mail something to you and he decided not to.' "
Redistricting placed more than 3 million Pennsylvanians in different House districts, said Steve Miskin, a spokesman for House Republicans. He said some lawmakers, but not all, sent newsletters to constituents in the new districts. A newsletter can cost between $3,000 and $5,000, he said, paid for using legislative accounts.
Bill Patton, a spokesman for House Democrats, said legislators from both parties sought ethics commission advice to clarify how they could disseminate news about redistricting. From fall through spring, 71 House Democrats sent at least one mailing to "new" areas of their districts, he said.
House rules ban any mailings 60 days before a primary, a threshold reached on March 20.
"Updating constituents about state programs, services and developments on issues is a pretty basic part of any legislator's job," Patton said. "Communicating by mail helps to inform people about things that don't necessarily make the evening news or the local paper."
In the Senate, new district boundaries took effect when the court approved the maps. In the House, they take effect Dec. 1. Senators got approval in May from then-Chief Clerk Russ Faber to inform constituents by mail or meetings.
Erik Arneson, spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, R-Delaware County, said though Stilp criticizes lawmakers for reaching out to future constituents, they might otherwise be chided for failing to do so.
"It's a balancing act," Arneson said. "Most members try to do it in a responsible way."
Melissa Daniels is a Trib Total Media staff writer. Reach her at 412-380-8511 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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OK. I admit that this post is a bit of a stretch, but I was trying to find beers that might appeal to women — as well as men, while still keeping an eye on the nutritional data of these beers. Sometimes, however, just like with love, you have to just jump in and say the hell with it! I think this selection will work. Remember; there are no bad beers, just bad beer drinkers.
Posts Tagged 'Valentine Day beers'
5 Valentine Day Beers With Nutritional Info
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by Wendy Simmons | October 3, 2011 2:18 pm
It's no secret that Americans have grown increasingly disgruntled with President Barack Obama. Less than half of the country (42.8%) approves of his job as president[1] and 45.3% of Americans view him unfavorably. These numbers reflect random samples of ordinary Americans. As the Bloomberg Global Poll makes clear, financial professionals worldwide have perhaps an even more negative assessment[2] of Obama. A majority (57%) of Bloomberg's customers that were surveyed have an unfavorable view of the president; an even larger majority (74%) of these folks are pessimistic about Obama's policies as they relate to the investment climate of the United States.
In an effort to right his reputation and jump-start the economy, Obama has been on a tear around the country trying to drum up popular support for his jobs bill, the American Jobs Act. The proposed legislation offers, among many things, tax cuts for both workers and employers, federal dollars for school modernization and a National Infrastructure Bank. Obama has said he would pay for these programs by increasing taxes on households making more than $250,000 and promoting the "Buffett Rule," which would increase taxes on people who earn more than $1 million per year. Note: Don't confuse these people with the mega- or ultra-rich, as Warren Buffett himself clarified[3].
It stands to reason that Bloomberg's savvy insiders would be generally unsupportive of the president's policy proposals to create jobs and generate revenue to trim our massive deficit, given the 74% who are pessimistic about his policies. But no, in fact, most of the respondents favored the idea of a millionaires tax and believed infrastructure spending would significantly reduce the unemployment rate in the U.S.
While both Congress and Obama seem unable to make any progress in solving the nation's economic problems, the GOP has proved adept at taking control of the narrative.
These views closely mirror those of Americans generally, who also mostly favor the president's jobs bill and stance on taxes while at the same time tend to disapprove of his job performance.
Why is the Obama administration having such a difficult time winning support for his economic policies, both here at home and among the financial community at large?
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HUNTINGTON BEACH – The U.S. Attorneys office is investigating a Huntington Beach financial company accused of embezzling $450,000 in federal grant money from Seal Beach. Seal Beach is among a dozen California cities that contracted with Rehab… View full post on The Orange County Register – News Headlines : City Pages
HB firm accused of embezzling $450,000 from Seal Beach
PC Mall to Release Q1 2010 Results May 6, 2010
PC Mall, Inc. announced that it will release its first quarter 2010 results on May 6, 2010 after the market closes. Management will discuss the first quarter results during a conference call to be held on May 6, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time . View full post on NewsBlaze.com Current News – California
ISTA Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. First quarter 2010 net revenues were $28.3 million, an increase of 39% from the first quarter of 2009. Net income for the first quarter ended March … View full post on NewsBlaze.com Current News – California
Orange County Choppers Open New Shop
More videos: tinyurl.com Hundreds of people streamed into the Orange County Choppers headquarters today after the Teutuls cut the ribbon and opened the doors to 92800 square feet of all things gear-head. The Teutul family, stars of the television show American Chopper, started their business in a garage. After today, they'll build bikes in a […]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on News that California Insurer, Anthem, is Withdrawing Proposed 39-Perce
Today's announcement is good news for the more than 800,000 Californians who could have been hit with massive rate increases and gives them some much-needed temporary relief. Since these rate hikes were first announced, I have heard from countless … View full post on NewsBlaze.com Current News – California
AeroCentury Corp. Closes Revolving Credit Facility for $75 Million
AeroCentury Corp. , an independent aircraft leasing company, today announced that it has closed a new revolving credit facility. The $75 million credit facility, which has the ability to be expanded to $110 million, is available to AeroCentury … View full post on NewsBlaze.com Current News – California
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STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A forensic pathologist says the first wife of a former Pennsylvania pastor could not have died from a fall down the stairs, as the ex-clergyman has claimed.
Dr. Wayne Ross testified Tuesday at the homicide trial of Arthur Schirmer, who's charged with killing his second wife in 2008. The defendant claims Betty Schirmer died in a car crash. Prosecutors say he hit her on the head with a blunt object.
Ross told jurors about the 1999 death of Schirmer's first wife, Jewel. Schirmer has claimed she fell down the basement stairs while vacuuming. But Ross says her extensive injuries were caused by a metal object, possibly a crowbar.
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Bin Suroor ready for his close-up
Saeed bin Suroor, in Australia to prepare two runners for the Melbourne Cup, was intrigued about his appearance in a film about the race, called The Cup, currently in the country's cinemas. A little-known Australian, Harli Ames, assumes the part of Bin Suroor, who was a rival to Dermot Weld when Media Puzzle won an emotional renewal of the event in 2002. Bin Suroor planned to catch a showing of the film but asked reporters: "Tell me, the actor who is playing me is good-looking, right?" Weld might be rather more disappointed to realise that the actor who plays his part, Brendan Gleeson, is of a slightly larger build.
Cumani: Fallon is getting on a bit
Luca Cumani has been perhaps the most loyal supporter of Kieren Fallon since his comeback but the trainer made an interesting revelation in the Herald Sun newspaper in Australia this week when asked which jockey he would use if he had a horse he knew would win in the right hands. "We mustn't forget Kieren is getting to a certain age now [46]," he said. "He's still very, very good but I think in England at the moment we've got two or three superior jockeys - Ryan Moore, Frankie Dettori."
Ascot accepts bunny money
Ascot is still not ready to embrace sponsorship at the Royal meeting, but the racecourse appears more relaxed about the identity of those supporting their races on quieter days. Eyebrows will be raised next month when a meeting is sponsored by The Playboy Club but officials at the track are keen to emphasise that the backer is the casino, recently re-launched by Ascot's long-term backers, London Clubs. According to the Club's website, when asked who would be an ideal member of a Playboy Club, the founder, Hugh Hefner, replied: "Someone with money and taste."
Honk if you can remember Master Oats
The Cotswolds trainer Kim Bailey wastes no opportunities to market his stable but one of his ideas, car stickers promoting his stable, appears to have riled a rival. "This morning, an envelope arrived in the post from Ludlow-based trainer Henry Daly complaining that his vet (and mine) had driven into his yard with one of my stickers on his back window. So unimpressed was Henry that he sent it back to me!" reveals Bailey on his blog.
Haggas: When will I be famous?
It has been an excellent year for the Newmarket trainer William Haggas, responsible for the Oaks winner, Dancing Rain, but success has not brought him instant recognition in all places. "I was mistaken for Martin Clunes when I took a taxi in London," said Haggas in an interview in last week's Racing Post Weekender.


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Was Occupy (Santa Cruz) sabotaged?
A CIA document describing techniques for communication sabotage seems eerily familiar...
Was Occupy (Santa Cruz) sabotaged?
As the source of the following document on sabotage is the CIA; it is difficult to know if the document itself is sabotage.
In the document, there is an interesting section on communication (any anti-meeting nerds (or fans of Yes, Minister (or Dilbert (or etc))) will recognize the techniques).
(11) General Interference with Organizations and Production
(a) Organizations and Conferences
(1) Insist on doing everything through "channels." Never permit short-cuts to be taken in order to expedite decisions.
(2) Make "speeches." Talk as frequently as possible and at great length. Illustrate your "points" by long anecdotes and accounts of personal experiences. Never hesitate to make a few appropriate "patriotic" comments.
(3) When possible, refer all matters to committees, for "further study and consideration." Attempt to make committees as large as possible - never less than five.
(4) Bring up irrelevant issues as frequently as possible.
(5) Haggle over precise wordings of communications, minutes, resolutions.
(6) Refer back to matters decided upon at the last meeting and attempt to re-open the question of the advisability of that decision.
(7) Advocate "caution." Be "reasonable" and urge your fellow-conferees to be "reasonable" and avoid haste which might result in embarrassments or difficulties later on.
(8) Be worried about the propriety of any decision - raise the question of whether such action as is contemplated lies within the jurisdiction of the group or whether it might conflict with the policy of some higher echelon.
Any similarity between the above and my lawyer, or any corporation or government I have ever encountered, is (hopefully) coincidental.
Wednesday Nov 28th, 2012 8:44 PM
Not the CIA.
It was over-ruin by opportunists and political hacks from day one at the Louden Nelson General Assembly who are still attempting to use it for their POLITICAL allegedly progressive-liberal purposes. Even now at least one the Occupy 'brainiacs' is attempting to figure out a kinder gentler Capitalism, as if that's possible.
When I saw Mike Rotkin and Scott Kennedy at the first GA I felt it was useless, but the Encampment made it all worthwhile as did the independent action of seizing #75River by an Anarchist Task Force, despite it's brevity.
Monday Dec 3rd, 2012 10:19 AM
I've heard speculation that various powers-that-be saddled competitors with disfunctional organizational habits, back in the day (or century, or millenia). After reading that (alleged) CIA doc on communication disruption, it was easy to see why some might speculate so. Given what I witnessed, Occupy Santa Cruz was plagued with every suggestion! As are a number of groups. It is difficult to think of one that isn't!
Can we win this time?
Sunday Dec 23rd, 2012 12:48 PM
FBI documents just obtained by the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund (PCJF) pursuant to the PCJF's Freedom of Information Act demands reveal that from its inception, the FBI treated the Occupy movement as a potential criminal and terrorist threat even though the agency acknowledges in documents that organizers explicitly called for peaceful protest and did "not condone the use of violence" at occupy protests.
The PCJF has obtained heavily redacted documents showing that FBI offices and agents around the country were in high gear conducting surveillance against the movement even as early as August 2011, a month prior to the establishment of the OWS encampment in Zuccotti Park and other Occupy actions around the country.
"This production, which we believe is just the tip of the iceberg, is a window into the nationwide scope of the FBI's surveillance, monitoring, and reporting on peaceful protestors organizing with the Occupy movement," stated Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, Executive Director of the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund (PCJF). "These documents show that the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security are treating protests against the corporate and banking structure of America as potential criminal and terrorist activity. These documents also show these federal agencies functioning as a de facto intelligence arm of Wall Street and Corporate America."
Monday Feb 4th, 2013 6:56 PM
Here is a link to the searchable FBI response to the Partnership for Civil Justice Fund's (PCJF's) Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FBI about the Occupy movement.
This document is interesting reading although much of it was redacted by the FBI.
Friday Feb 22nd, 2013 9:06 AM
I remember during Occupy SC gatherings (I was not present at the first, Louden Nelson Center/Laurel Park, gathering) quite a lot of people were saying they "had" to do this Occupy work only because the Hippies didn't complete what they'd started in the late 60s and early 70s. And assorted other "dis the hippies" derision.
Yet the Vietnam war came to an end because of the leadership of Freaks, Returning Veterans, and other groups (Black Power, 2nd wave Feminists...). In spite of everything they managed to awaken the news forces (including all THREE TV news producers -- this was back before making "TV news" was either entertainment or profitable).
People started actually talking to strangers in cities, growing their hair and changing everything about how they dressed, changing their values in a very public way, creating street clinics to compensate for the sweeping lack of health care access for people under 30 unless already gelded by corporate contracts, or -- if they had money -- accessing college health centers). These are the folks who seeded our culture (which was just then blooming into being a "mass" culture). It was this social climate of change that made room so that "I Have A Dream" and Resurrection City could be born, which yielded a few steps further from the slavery that had supposedly ended a hundred years prior. "Segregation" most clearly kept folks enslaved, so it was being eliminated finally, due to popular pressure.
It's true there were "branches" amongst hippies (as described by the Washington Post and others "outside" the phenomenon). There were a LOT of "Peaceniks" and no-nukes folks who were said to be in opposition to the Black Power and "You Say There's Gonna Be A Revolution" folks. They bitched amongst themselves about "weekend hippies" the same way we in Santa Cruz talk about "Day Trippers amongst the tourists and "Part Timers" amongst Occupiers. But that's just natural: differentiation and coming together are important rituals regardless our beliefs, goals. Those distinctions were important rhetoric, but did not seem to prevent the hippie equivalent of "flash mobs" and other events. (both college and airfare were relatively cheaper then...)
But these days, "kids" who think Hipsters and Freaks were just lay-abouts or were somehow less than concerned for the future are simply following the FBI's line -- then, still, and again now, we fall for the psychic snipers. And as long as we can fall for somebody else's perspective over what we experience first-hand, the State already "won."
It seemed like there were FBI stringers -- or snitches -- on every block in downtown Washington DC in 1970. The FBI was shooting-to-kill visible Panthers to in broad daylight in San Francisco. There WAS a war going on in the Urban centers of the US of A and our children who weren't coming home in body bags or worse were getting smeared and disappeared by the FBI. "Get Underground" was a heavy decision and many victims of the FBI's smear teams followed the long trails underground, established by "draft dodgers" (so called), to keep from getting disappeared by that "Hoover" government force.
Since then, the FBI has been reorganized, we are told, more than once. Now we're told it's become comingled with the CIA. But they still seem to go far beyond observing and gathering info, don't they? Much evidence from the 60s-70s has since confirmed/exposed those FBI tactics I witnessed then.
The more clear and certain we are about what we are about, the harder it is for us to fall for others' con jobs. I believe we must wrest our government from the State's death sentence, and then embody it with Occupy values and engage with everyone in the Nation who is familiar with the US Constitution. So maybe we need to each become better educated, including our real history and including how to get stuff done sans waste.
Flower Power, as I remember observing it, was NOT for Sissies.
Wednesday Mar 6th, 2013 10:11 PM
This is a good question and raises important points about the process in general.
"G" is certainly on to something.
Sunday Mar 10th, 2013 4:32 PM
Troll Sabotage: sending pizzas may be a reference to the habits of some pranksters (like the ones that were rumored to be sending pizzas to the LAPD damage control gangsters surrounding the soon-to-be-incinerated 'Dorner cabin' (BTW, classic manifesto!)). It was also a way to promote negative stereotypes and 'frames'. I'd guess 'both'.
Not in main line-up: ummm, I'd prefer that this post isn't removed by the admins. Pass.
The 60's: perhaps the Vietnam war ended because Nixon acquired the presidency, by design. http://consortiumnews.com/2013/03/09/rethinking-watergateiran-contra/ Apparently the 'October Surprise' was foreshadowed by a tricky Dick-ing. The hippies were right about a lot of things, and Linda is right about the historical 'frame' laid on them, but while Flower Power may have been for non-sissies, the current state of oppressive affairs is in some ways staggeringly worse. I'm guessing systemic failure, a-la Frank Zappa's theater-with-the-brick-wall-revealed (I hope I am wrong on this one!).
Occupy: some are counter-suing the powers that be. A winner, or just more underlining of the obvious?


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Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! I won't be posting anything again until Monday, as I will be away on a short but sweet road trip—I'm leaving in less than an hour, but wanted to post this room that I came across last week, and thought was so cheerful!
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On Photography
Picador, Aug 25, 2001 - Photography - 224 pages
Winner of the National Book Critics' Circle Award for Criticism.
One of the most highly regarded books of its kind, On Photography first appeared in 1977 and is described by its author as "a progress of essays about the meaning and career of photographs." It begins with the famous "In Plato's Cave"essay, then offers five other prose meditations on this topic, and concludes with a fascinating and far-reaching "Brief Anthology of Quotations."
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A photographer's camera
This 24mp DSLR is weather-sealed with image stabilisation by sensor shift. It has a true pentaprism optical viewfinder with complete coverage. The special feature of the K-3 is the removal of the anti-aliasing filter, promising sharper images. There is a filter simulator for situations where it might help, such as when photographing rigidly geometric patterns. There are dual SD memory card slots that can be configured for different capture modes. Serious video is provided for with headphone and microphone ports, and adjustable audio levels. RAW capture is either the Pentax PEF or universal DNG format. Every important camera setting can be made from buttons and knobs on the camera, with hardly any need to go into the menu settings.
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Image noise is not handled as well as we expected. We found noise (graininess) pronounced at ISO1600.
This camera stands out as quite extraordinary value for money, and that is not meant as faint praise. Its features and specifications put it ahead of any other APS-C camera at the price. The only suggestion of cost-cutting is in the aesthetics department - it doesn't look or feel as luxurious as its competitors.


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(Sanguinaria canadensis)
Also called redroot, bloodroot grows in eastern woodlands, often together with Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) and Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum). Valued for its root, bloodroot has been used historically to reduce tumors. Research focusing on its role in cancer reduction is underway. Also, the main plant extract has been incorporated into toothpaste and mouthwash for years due to its ability to reduce plaque and gingivitis.
Cultivation: Although the plant is chiefly wildcrafted, cultivation is being attempted on a small-scale, experimental basis.
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Thomas McDade
Carlos Montezuma Professor of Anthropology (on leave, 2016-17) | Director of Cells to Society (C2S): The Center on Social Disparities and Health at the Institute for Policy Research
Thom McDade is a biological anthropologist who conducts research on health and human development in relation to social and cultural contexts and processes. Much of this work focuses on the long-term effects of early environments, and the integration of biological measures into population-based, social science research. He is director of the Laboratory for Human Biology Research, and of Cells to Society (C2S): The Center on Social Disparities and Health.
McDade's work has appeared in a wide range of journals, including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Proceedings of the Royal Society, New England Journal of Medicine, Social Science and Medicine, American Journal of Public Health, Demography, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Human Biology, Medical Anthropology, and Psychosomatic Medicine. In 2002, he received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the nation's highest honor for scientists early in their career. PECASE awardees are drawn from those who have already received prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grants from the National Science Foundation.
Current Research
Social Influences on Biomarkers of Stress in Early Adulthood. McDade has helped integrate biomarker data collection into Wave IV of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (Add Health), and with colleagues in IPR/C2S, McDade is investigating social status, neighborhood factors, and social relationships as sources of stress that affect mental and physical health in young adults in the U.S. This is the largest ever study of stress to include objective indicators of physiological function and health (n~15,000), and findings from this research will greatly advance our understanding of how social contexts "get under the skin" to affect health in young adults.
Pathways Linking Social Disparities, Inflammation, and Health Within and Across Generations. Inflammation is an important part of normal immune function, but excessive or chronic activation of inflammation contributes to adverse birth outcomes, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic degenerative diseases. McDade is conducting research in the United States and the Philippines that investigates the social and developmental factors that shape the regulation of inflammation. Recent papers have documented significant impacts of stress, breastfeeding duration, birth weight, and microbial exposures in infancy on inflammation in adulthood. A new project is focusing on inflammation during pregnancy, investigating epigenetic modifications to inflammatory genes as a mechanism accounting for the long-term effects of early life environments.
Acculturation, Health, and the Ecology of Immune Function in South America. With colleagues in anthropology, McDade is investigating the impact of social, economic, and cultural transitions on health in remote populations in Bolivia and Ecuador. These projects are addressing the local impact of globalization and exploring how ecological factors shape the development and function of the human immune system.
Biomarkers for Population-Based Health Research. The application of minimally invasive, "field-friendly" methods for measuring physiology is an important part of McDade's effort to conduct integrative population-based research on health. He has developed methods for assaying biomarkers in a drop of blood collected from a simple finger prick, and he consults on the implementation of these methods into a number of large, nationally representative health surveys, including the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, Health and Retirement Study, and WHO Study on Global Ageing and Adult Health.
Cells to Society (C2S): The Center on Social Disparities and Health. Social and cultural contexts are critical determinants of human development and health, but we know very little about the processes or pathways through which they act. Along with colleagues at IPR, McDade has helped establish C2S as a new center at Northwestern to serve as catalyst for innovative, multidisciplinary approaches to understanding health disparities.
Selected Publications
McDade, T., J. Borja, F. Largado, L. Adair, and C. Kuzawa. 2016. Adiposity and chronic inflammation in young women predict inflammation during normal pregnancy in the Philippines. Journal of Nutrition 146:353-7.
McDade, T., M. Metzger, L. Chyu, G. Duncan, C. Garfield, and E. Adam. 2014. Long-term effects of birth weight and breastfeeding duration on inflammation in early adulthood. Proceedings of the Royal Society Series B 281(1784), 20133116.
McDade, T., M. Hoke, J. Borja, L. Adair, and C. Kuzawa. 2013. Do environments in infancy moderate the association between stress and inflammation in adulthood? Initial evidence from a birth cohort in the Philippines. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity 31:23–30.
Sweet, E., A. Nandi, E. Adam, and T. McDade. 2013. The high price of debt: Household financial debt and its impact on mental and physical health. Social Science & Medicine (early view).
McDade, T. 2012. Early environments and the ecology of inflammation. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 109: 17281–88.
McDade, T., P. Tallman, F. Madimenos, M. Liebert, T. Cepon,, L. Sugiyama, and J.J. Snodgrass. 2012. Analysis of variability of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in lowland Ecuador reveals no evidence of chronic low-grade inflammation. American Journal of Human Biology 24(5): 675–81.
Hoyt, L. T., T. McDade, L. Chyu, G. Duncan, L. Doane, P.L. Chase-Lansdale, and E. K. Adam. 2012. Positive youth, healthy adults: Does positive well-being in adolescence predict better health in young adulthood? Journal of Adolescent Health 50(1): 66–73.
Ludwig, J., L. Sanbonmatsu, L. Gennetian, E. K. Adam, G. Duncan, et al. 2011. Neighborhoods, obesity, and diabetes—A randomized social experiment. New England Journal of Medicine 365(16): 1509–19.
McDade, T., L. Chyu, G. Duncan, L. Hoyt, L. Doane, and E. Adam. 2011. Adolescents' expectations for the future predict health behaviors in early adulthood. Social Science & Medicine 73(3): 391–98.
McDade, T., S. Lindau, and K. Wroblewski. 2011. Predictors of C-reactive protein in the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project. Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences 66:129–36.
McDade, T., J. Rutherford, L. Adair, and C. Kuzawa. 2010. Early origins of inflammation: Microbial exposures in infancy predict lower levels of C-reactive protein in adulthood. Proceedings of the Royal Society B 277: 1129–37.
McDade, T., S. Williams, and J. J. Snodgrass. 2007. What a drop can do: Dried blood spots as a minimally-invasive method for integrating biomarkers into population-based research. Demography 44: 899–925.
McDade, T., V. Reyes-García, P. Blackinton, S. Tanner, T. Huanca, and W. R. Leonard. 2007. Maternal ethnobotanical knowledge is associated with multiple measures of child health in the Bolivian Amazon. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104: 6134–39.
McDade, T., L. C. Hawkley, and J. T. Cacioppo. 2006. Psychosocial and behavioral predictors of inflammation in middle-age and older adults: The Chicago Health, Aging, and Social Relations Study. Psychosomatic Medicine 68: 376–81.


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Delegation. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is authorized to certify that any surplus housing, classified by the Housing and Home Finance Administrator as demountable, in the area of
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San Diego, California, is needed to provide dwelling accommodations for members of a tribe of Indians in Riverside County, or San Diego County, or Imperial County, California, and to prescribe whether the transfer and conveyance of such housing without consideration shall be to such tribe, to the members thereof, or to the Secretary of the Interior in trust therefore, in accordance with section 805 (3) of the Housing Act of 1954 (August 2, 1954, 68 Stat. 590, 645).
Redelegation. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs may redelegate, in writing, the authority delegated in section 1 of this order and he may authority written redelegation of such authority.
(Sec. 2, Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950; 5 U.S.C., 1952 ed., sec. 133z-15, note)
Acting Secretary of the Interior.


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Africa was an amazing adventure and learning experience. It definitely wasn't a holiday, as most days were emotional and physically exhausting!
I was off work for 3 weeks less a day, the most time I've ever taken off. Flying time alone was 22 hours each way(I watched 8 movies and some tv), with a 5-6 hour stop in Heathrow London. Unfortunately that wasn't enough time to do anything outside of the airport. London to Johannesburg, where I was surprised at how cold it was getting off the plane. It is winter in Africa, but I never expected cold, though it was early morning, and it's in the south. Another short flight took us to Lusaka, Zambia which was warmer-and finally a 6 hour bus ride to Ndola, our main destination.
We then spent 2 weeks, Monday-Friday in 2 different villages. The organization we were with is called Hands at Work, and the main community was Maranatha. When we first arrived, it was overwhelming how excited the children were to see us! There, as well as everywhere we travelled in Africa-white people are very few, and so it felt like we were celebrities. The children were fascinated by us, as we are so different. They kept rubbing the hair on my arms, or pressing my skin to see the white under red(suntan/burn). They were very hands on, rubbing our hair, holding our hands, wanting to be carried. It's hard to take in, and understand-but most of these children have no parents. They either live with an aunt or grandparent, as so many have died from HIV, or abandoned their families.
It was a huge step out of our comfort zones, and yet is was one of the greatest experiences of our lives! We played so many games with the kids, and I even led singing and dancing with the Hokey Pokey. We did crafts and colouring, and a good amount of soccer. We ate with them, and helped with the feeding-which is 1 meal a day for most of the kids. The food (which I tried) is usually tiny fish, some vegetables and enshima(a white filler than looks like mashed potatoes but has the consistency of playdo almost). We all struggled to eat it, and didn't most days-we didn't want to waste anything that could go to the children, as there was often not enough. We also did home visits almost every day. We would walk, sometimes up to 2 km to visit Mom's or Grandmothers who have taken in extra kids. They told us it was an honour for us to visit them, and yet we honoured and respected them for taking on so much responsibility!
What surprised me the most was the happiness and joy. These people lived in simple huts, with no electricity and usually quite a distance to travel for water, and yet they are satisfied with what they have. The children have torn, old clothing-with logo's and characters they would never understand on them. They chew on or play with whatever garbage they find lying around-get barely any food or water, and yet they have so much energy and smile at us constantly. What also impressed me was the way friends and siblings looked out for each other! Tiny children carry tinier children on their backs! Brothers and sisters share their food when there isn't enough. It was heart breaking at times, but heart warming at other times. It was an amazing experience that everyone should have to learn from. I regularly support BC Children's hospital at home, but I'm going to be supporting children in Africa more as well, because they need it but also because they are an inspiration! I would urge everyone to do something for children where they live or far from them, because children are our future!
I could tell a whole lot more about my trip:how amazing the local careworkers and teachers are:how my wife was sick at the beginning and end:what we did on the weekends...but I'm still tired from jetlag and getting back to work. So I'll leave you with a picture which shows the amazing children chasing our bus. Thanks for reading!


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Now, we see this: http://www.buffalobi...c6-5b0ef1f6ad51. And I thought: "let's have some fun with arts and crafts".
First you will need the following materials:
1. A Bing(or your favorite search engine) image search that will get you a pic that you want to use.
2. This link: http://bighugelabs.com/motivator.php = self explanatory
3. This link, to upload your finished product and make it a link(or whatever image uploader you like, this one has the benefit of being "Anonymous" oooooo ): http://postimage.org
4. A working knowledge of the English language(although, our French speaking posters shouldn't feel excluded)
5. A working sense of humor(more important that the familiarity with English)
6. Basic Internet skills to include the ability to download/upload images.
Here are my examples:
Edit: And for the insightfully challenged, yes both guys were facing the Giants, but clearly, one handled it better.
Edited by OCinBuffalo, 06 April 2013 - 09:05 PM.


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On the Nature of a Cooperative: A System of Attributes Perspective
In the 1950s and 1960s there was a debate about the nature of an agricultural cooperative: the cooperative as extension of the farm, the cooperative as vertical integration or the cooperative as a firm. We revisit this debate with various concepts from the theory of the firm that have been formulated since 1990. Two concepts shed light on this debate: the enterprise as a system of attributes and the delineation of a governance structure in terms of ownership rights, control rights and income rights. We argue that viewing the cooperative as a system of attributes integrates these three views. It emphasizes that a cooperative is a firm in itself, with many independent input suppliers as owners. The feature of many input suppliers as owners implies that the behavioral differences between a cooperative and an investor owned firm have to be addressed by highlighting the unique aspects of the stakeholder owning the enterprise.
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- Hendrikse, George W. J. & Veerman, Cees P., 2001. "Marketing cooperatives and financial structure: a transaction costs economics analysis," Agricultural Economics, Blackwell, vol. 26(3), pages 205-216, December.
- Hansmann, Henry, 1988. "Ownership of the Firm," Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, Oxford University Press, vol. 4(2), pages 267-304, Fall.
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- Oliver Hart & John Moore, 1988. "Property Rights and the Nature of the Firm," Working papers 495, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Economics.
- Hart, Oliver D. & Moore, John, 1990. "Property Rights and the Nature of the Firm," Scholarly Articles 3448675, Harvard University Department of Economics.
- Grossman, Sanford J & Hart, Oliver D, 1986. "The Costs and Benefits of Ownership: A Theory of Vertical and Lateral Integration," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 94(4), pages 691-719, August.
- Grossman, Sanford J & Hart, Oliver, 1985. "The Cost and Benefits of Ownership: A Theory of Vertical and Lateral Integration," CEPR Discussion Papers 70, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
- Oliver Hart & Sanford Grossman, 1985. "The Costs and Benefits of Ownership: A Theory of Vertical and Lateral Integration," Working papers 372, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Department of Economics.
- Grossman, Sanford J. & Hart, Oliver D., 1986. "The Costs and Benefits of Ownership: A Theory of Vertical and Lateral Integration," Scholarly Articles 3450060, Harvard University Department of Economics.
- Milgrom, Paul & Roberts, John, 1990. "The Economics of Modern Manufacturing: Technology, Strategy, and Organization," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 80(3), pages 511-528, June.
- Hart, Oliver & Moore, John, 1996. "The Governance of Exchanges: Members' Cooperatives versus Outside Ownership," Oxford Review of Economic Policy, Oxford University Press, vol. 12(4), pages 53-69, Winter.
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Tomatoes are fun and easy to plant and they are also economical because they are a lot less expensive than buying them at the grocery store. Here are some tips to help you get going.
Tips for Planting Tomatoes
Step 1: Find a Sunny Spot
Tomatoes and nearly all vegetables and herbs prefer an area that receives full sun or at least afternoon sun. If there's not an area in your garden that receives full sun you can easily grow vegetables and herbs in a pot
Step 2: Choose Your Tomato
There are two basic types of tomatoes: determinate & indeterminate.
Determinate -- All blossoms and fruit develop on the plant at about the same time. Harvest time is short. The plant is self-topping and does not continue growth from the terminal bud.
Indeterminate -- The terminal bud of an indeterminate tomato does not set fruit, it always produces leaves and more stem from the growing tip. The vine can grow indefinitely if not killed by frost in the fall. The blossoms and fruit develop progressively as the vine grows, so tomatoes in all stages of development may be on the vine at one time and harvest may last several months.
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William Ed Smith will be honored for his 65 years of membership by Lodi Lodge No. 256 F. & A.M. on Saturday. He became a master mason on March 27, 1947 at the age of 22.
Smith has served the fraternity as master in 1988 and again in 1995. He received the coveted Hiram Award, the highest honor a lodge can bestow on one of its members, in 1996.
He has also been very active with the Lodi Chapter of Easter Star serving as worthy patron in 1952 and initiated his mother into the organization that year. Smith then served as worthy patron when his mother was worthy matron in 1957, and again in 2010 when his daughter, Debbie, was worthy matron of Electa Chapter No. 22 in Idaho.


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Reviews - Catalonia Born4
Rec Comtal 16-18, Barcelona, 08003
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Very Good
91% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
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New Year's Eve stay
Very friendly and helpful staff
Very good hotel extremely helpful staff very convenient location. Our second stay at this hotel
Friendly staff with good command of English.
Pleasant single night stay
The hotel was clean, though the room not immaculate.
Room itself was quite small altough it had everything we required including good air con. Receptionist was thorough and explained everything we needed well. Overall a very pleasant stay.
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Very friendly and helpful staff, good location within walking distance of all places we needed to visit
Great Value for Money and location
This hotel was perfectly located within walking distance of shops, restaurants and the beach.
In a quiet street out of the thick of it, yet easy to get to anywhere. Really friendly staff who are helpful and the rooms are modern and clean. We didn't get to sample the food as we preferred to go out and eat, but was an enjoyable stay. I will definitely be returning!
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Excellent location - very good hotel
We loved the location of this hotel - within easy walking distance of all the main sights without being too touristy.
Room was clean and comfortable with all the standard features and facilities. We were happy with the price too.
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10 out of 10
Perfect location.
Large, clean, modern room, far better than any other city hotel we've stayed in. Superb breakfast.
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We were moved due to over booking!
We arrived at the Catalonia Born only to be told that they were over booked and that we had been moved to another hotel round the corner.
We were a bit upset but bit our lips until we saw the other hotel. They paid for a cab to the Catalonia Passeig de Gracia and we were pleasantly surprised. We had basicly been upgraded. The hotel is lovely. The room was gorgeous, the pool area quiet and relaxing and the breakfast in the mornings was superb. We really lucked out. We later checked the price of a stay for 2 nights and discovered that its double the price of the Catalonia Born. By the way the Catalonia Born looks lovely and is in a great location.
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A pleasant stay...
Firstly, this hotel just about reaches it's four star bill.
The room, perfect, Shower is fab, bath, we didn't have a splendid view as we was facing inwards. But, still a clean room good pillows and a comfy bed. Wifi in rooms was good.
Food (breakfast) - don't do it, a cold (hot) buffet, not a great selection, hardly much variety. Go to the pastry shop around the corner. There was a power cut during our breakfast and no coffee or toasting machines worked, but food was cold before the power cut out. We still had to pay the ten euros. Rooftop pool - it is 1m deep and a dipping pool. But not advertised that way. About 8 sun loungers on rooftop so if you want to get one, get there early. We just used it to dip in after touring the city. Staff - helpful and friendly. Some a little abrupt, but helpful none the less. It's seconds from Arc De Triomph tube station. A 20 min walk from La Rambla and the beach. Use the tube, it's air conned. Overall, I would reccommend this hotel. Up the standard of breakfast and notch up a few of the staff and it'd be 4*.
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