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MSHA News Release: [05/18/2007]
Contact: Dirk Fillpot Amy Louviere
Phone: (202) 693-9406 (202) 693-9423
Release Number 07-735-ATL
U.S. Labor Department's MSHA seeks new mine inspectors for duty stations throughout Kentucky
Underground and electrical positions available
ARLINGTON, Va. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced the availability of additional coal mine inspector positions for duty stations in Elkhorn City, Hindman, Martin, Phelps, Pikeville and Whitesburg, Ky. Interested citizens should register and apply online through MSHA's Web site prior to the May 21 deadline. The employment screenings will take place in Pikeville on June 9 and 10.
"We're looking for qualified people dedicated to MSHA's mission, and those who want to end accidental injuries and fatalities in our nation's mines," said Richard E. Stickler, assistant secretary for mine safety and health. "This agency needs motivated professionals eager to help us continue to protect the mining industry's number one resource: miners."
Under the agency's ongoing Mine Inspector Career Trainee Program, MSHA will conduct on-site applicant screenings to test and interview registered applicants interested in any of the position locations. Positions are limited to underground and electrical mine inspectors.
To register, go to www.msha.gov and click on "Jobs at MSHA." Select vacancy announcement number MSHA-07-052-KY-D6 and follow the instructions for submitting an application. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, which will be determined by the dates applications are received and processed through the Web site.
Applicants should indicate the locations for which they are interested in applying and whether or not they are claiming veteran's preference. Applications that do not include phone numbers, addresses, and/or information on citizenship and basic qualification requirements cannot be considered. Each applicant should bring photo identification and a complete resume to the applicant screening.
All applicants will be notified of test results. Selected candidates will participate in a formal two-year training program. They should be able to perform arduous duties and can expect a starting annual salary of about $43,000. In addition to a 40-hour workweek with generous annual, sick and holiday leave, selected candidates are offered health, life and long-term care insurance; a stable retirement program, including a tax-deferred savings plan; travel reimbursement; and flexible spending accounts for medical and dental expenses.
MSHA is the federal agency charged with inspection of mining operations nationwide for adherence to regulations designed to protect the safety and health of working miners.
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Another busy day at Organic Surge HQ
As told by Organic Surge Office Manager Coreen Crowe
Organic Surge HQ is in Wick, a small town in the very north of Scotland. We're lucky to have such beautiful coastal views on our doorstep but rarely get time to enjoy them during the working day – we're a very busy team!
There's no easing into the day at Organic Surge HQ. Every day starts at full speed as we aim to get all the Organic Surge website orders packed and dispatched in time for the mid-afternoon post. I've seen the number of orders increase hugely over the past couple of years and it's sometimes a struggle to get through them all. We've had to develop a list of willing students and friends in the area who we call on at particularly busy times, such as the lead up to Christmas.
The team here is responsible for answering customer calls, emails and letters. We pride ourselves on efficient and personal customer service so this is a very important part of our job. We answer many enquiries ourselves, if they relate to website orders or delivery arrangements but some are more complicated and need discussion with other Organic Surge teams such as Product Development and Marketing. We answer all enquiries as quickly and thoroughly as we can.
After a very busy morning, I'm ready for a break by midday. If I have time, I nip out to grab a sandwich and some fresh air but when there's a promotion on the Organic Surge website I know it's going to be manic and bring my lunch to work.
In the afternoons we deal with orders and enquiries from retailers and commercial partners in the UK and around the world. All the orders come through this office, and we're also the central point for information, images, samples and too many more things to list!
Some members of the Organic Surge team are based elsewhere and we provide support for them too such as arranging travel, setting-up meetings and dealing with unpredictable IT gremlins.
Part of the job I really enjoy is testing new products. Organic Surge is against animal testing so we all get involved in trying out new formulations. It's more complicated than it sounds and I had to learn how to test thoroughly so I can feedback on all aspects of a product - how it feels to apply, how quickly it dries, how it makes my skin feel at first and after some hours and lots more. It's enjoyable to see a new product launch when you've been involved in it since day one.
Of course, we're all big fans of Organic Surge products and have our own favourites. I love Super-Intensive Daily Moisturiser which keeps my skin soft and healthy-looking, even through harsh Wick winters. And we all swear by Lavender Meadow Hand & Nail Cream, as it stops the packing materials drying out and irritating our skin.
The team starts heading home at 5.30pm, but I stay a while longer to catch up on anything I didn't have time for during the day. There's no such thing as an average day at Organic Surge HQ but if I'm honest, that's exactly why I enjoy working here!

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NORD gratefully acknowledges Michael S. Okun, MD, Co-director of the University of Florida Movement Disorders Center; National Medical Director of the National Parkinson Foundation, for assistance in the preparation of this report.
Sydenham chorea is a rare neurological disorder characterized by rapid, involuntary, purposeless movements, especially of the face, feet and hands. Additional symptoms may include muscle weakness and emotional or behavioral problems. Sydenham chorea most often affects children and adolescents. Sydenham chorea usually develops following Streptococcal infection and may occur as an isolated finding or as a major complication of acute rheumatic fever. The movement disorder is considered an autoimmune disorder, meaning it occurs when the body's immune system (which normally responds to a foreign substance) mistakenly attacks healthy tissue.
The specific symptoms of Sydenham chorea may vary greatly from one person to another. Most cases follow a Streptococcal infection. Streptococcus is a group of bacteria that can cause several different infections including strep throat. Some individuals with Sydenham chorea exhibit symptoms of Streptococcal infection such as a sore throat (pharynitis) or fever. Symptoms of Sydenham chorea may appear anywhere from 1 to 6 months following Streptococcal infection.
The onset of the abnormal movements (chorea) that characterize Sydenham chorea may be sudden (acute) or gradual. Initially, children with Sydenham chorea may be mistakenly thought of as extremely fidgety, clumsy or uncoordinated and awkward. Affected children may have difficulty with handwriting or may appear to be "making faces".
Chorea most often affects the face, arms, and hands. These rapid, random, uncontrolled, jerky movements may first be noticed during periods of stress, fatigue or excitement, all of which usually worsen the condition. The abnormal choreic movements may vary in severity. Sydenham chorea can be associated with mild symptoms such as poor coordination or it can severely disrupt daily life. Initially, chorea may only affect one side of the body or may be noticeably more severe on one side of the body (hemichorea). In severe cases, both sides of the body are noticeably affected. Choreic movements may gradually become more frequent and, in some cases, may eventually become almost continuous. In most cases, chorea usually disappears during sleep.
Chorea can potentially impede or interfere with voluntary movements, making it difficult for affected children to perform basic tasks or activities. Some children may have difficulty performing such tasks as getting dressed or feeding themselves, may frequently drop or spill objects, and may have a clumsy or uncoordinated manner of walking (abnormal gait). Some affected children may be unable to sustain a voluntary movement (motor impersistence) such as being unable to keep their tongue sticking out.
In addition to choreic movements, individuals with Sydenham chorea may develop muscle weakness, slurred speech (dysarthria), and diminished muscle tone (hypotonia). Less frequently, additional symptoms can be associated with Sydenham chorea including motor tics, abnormal reflexes, headaches and seizures. Muscle weakness associated with Sydenham chorea is usually mild or moderate. In some extremely rare cases (less than 2 percent), muscle weakness may be profound and affected children may become bedridden, a condition sometimes referred to as paralytic chorea.
Children with Sydenham chorea often display abnormal behavioral or emotional problems including obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit and hyperactivity, cognitive issues, irritability, confusion, and excessive emotional reactions and frequent mood changes (emotional lability) such as uncontrollable crying or laughing at inappropriate times. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a condition characterized by recurrent habitual obsessive or compulsive thoughts or actions. These obsessions and compulsions may become very distressing and time-consuming. In severe cases, they can significantly interfere with a person's normal routine, occupational functioning, usual social activities or relationships with others.
Because Sydenham chorea sometimes occurs as a complication of rheumatic fever, some individuals will have additional symptoms commonly associated with rheumatic fever. Such symptoms include fever, arthritis, and inflammation of the heart (carditis), specifically the membrane lining the inside of the heart (endocarditis). In some cases, the valve (mitral valve) between the left upper and left lower chambers of the heart may be damaged.
Sydenham chorea usually runs a specific course (self-limited) and the symptoms usually resolve within three weeks to three months. However, symptoms may last longer in some cases or may come and go (wax and wane) for approximately a year. Occasionally, the symptoms of Sydenham chorea have recurred later during adult life, particularly in times of heightened stress or excitement.
Researchers believe that Sydenham chorea is an autoimmune disorder. Most cases of Sydenham chorea develop following a Streptococcal infection or rheumatic fever. An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue. In Sydenham chorea, Streptococcal infection induces an immune system response. The body produces antibodies to combat the infection. For unknown reasons, these antibodies also target certain cells in the brain, specifically cells of the basal ganglia (the part of the brain that controls motor movements). Researchers believe this ultimately leads to the characteristic symptoms of Sydenham chorea.
The exact underlying mechanisms that cause Sydenham chorea are not fully understood. Researchers believe that antigens (substances that are capable of stimulating an immune system response) on Streptococcal cells are similar to antigens found on cells of the basal ganglia. When the immune system creates antibodies to combat the Streptococcal infection, the antibodies also mistakenly attack healthy, brain cells in genetically predisposed individuals. This process is referred to as a cross-reaction. More research is necessary to determine the exact cause of Sydenham chorea and the exact, underlying mechanisms by which symptoms develop.
According to most studies, Sydenham chorea affects women more often than men. Sydenham chorea usually develops in children between the ages of 5-15, usually following Streptococcal infection. One distinct finding of Sydenham chorea is that it is almost never seen in children below 5 years of age. Although Sydenham chorea usually affects children and adolescents, the disorder has been reported in individual more than 30 years of age. Sydenham chorea affects individuals of all races and ethnicities.
Sydenham chorea may occur as a complication of rheumatic fever. Approximately, 25 percent of individuals with rheumatic fever develop Sydenham chorea. The incidence of rheumatic fever in North America declined steadily in the 60s and 70s, although there have been occasional outbreaks in the United States. Rheumatic fever is still common in developing countries. Sydenham chorea is the most common cause of acute chorea during childhood in the United States. Sydenham chorea remains a major public health problem in many developing countries.
A diagnosis of Sydenham chorea is made based upon identification of characteristic symptoms (e.g., choreic movements), a detailed patient history, and a thorough clinical evaluation. In some cases, certain imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may aid in the diagnosis of a particular chorea, but most of the time in Sydenham chorea it will be normal. There is some interest in MR spectroscopy, but it remains investigational. Signs normally associated with rheumatic fever and Streptococcal infection may be useful in diagnosing Sydenham chorea. However, because the onset of Sydenham chorea usually occurs well after the infection, the characteristic signs of rheumatic fever or Streptococcal infection may no longer be present.
Individuals who are diagnosed with Sydenham chorea should receive an evaluation for inflammation of the heart (carditis), which is sometimes associated with rheumatic fever and Sydenham chorea.
There is no known cure for Sydenham chorea. Some mild cases may not require intervention because the disorder is self-limited and usually resolves on its own within three weeks or three months. In some cases, sedatives (e.g., benzodiazepine) have been used to help reduce the intensity of involuntary muscle movements. Additional medications may be used to control abnormal movements in affected individuals including anti-seizure drugs (anticonvulsants) such as valproic acid.
Dopamine-receptor blocking drugs may be used for individuals who do not respond to anticonvulsants or in individuals who develop more severe chorea syndromes. These drugs include haloperidol, fluphenazine and pimozide. Dopamine-receptor blocking drugs may be associated with certain side effects such as the development of tardive dyskinesia, a neurological movement disorder typically characterized by abnormal movements of the jaw, lips and tongue. Most practitioners now use milder dopamine blocking drugs such as risperdone or dopamine depleting agents such as tetrabenazine in an effort to avoid acute and chronic side effects. The rule is to not treat unless absolutely necessary as many cases will resolve spontaneously.
An important aspect in the treatment of Sydenham chorea is the preventive (prophylactic) use of penicillin or an equivalent drug that is active against Streptococcal infection. The use of penicillin can decrease the risk of bacterial infection of the heart (carditis). It is unproven whether prophylactic treatment of Streptococcal infection prevents recurrence of Sydenham chorea. The use of antibiotics is also controversial and more evidence base research is needed to determine its overall effectiveness in Sydenham chorea.
Additional therapies have been used to treat individuals with Sydenham chorea include corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulins, and plasma exchange. More research is necessary to determine the long-term safety and effectiveness of such therapies in treating individuals with Sydenham chorea.
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Dina McKelvy
Spring 2009
Since the first day Dina took over at SMMC in 2000, she has been active on the HSLIC Board as Region Rep., Education Chair, Membership Chair, Newsletter Editor, Resource Sharing Chair, and Board Chair. She has always been willing to pitch in and work hard on HSLIC projects like the Ariel Grant, salary survey, and health literacy projects, as well as lending a helping hand to any individual librarian. She has worked as a site coordinator for the Maine Humanities Council's Literature & Medicine program and even wrote and article about Lit & Med that was published in The Journal of Hospital Librarianship in 2004. She has served on the NAHSL Board and is currently spending a great deal of time leading the group who is planning the 2009 NAHSL Conference.
Her boundless energy and commitment to HSLIC, her colleagues, and health sciences librarianship are an example to us all. HSLIC is very fortunate to have her as a member. Dina McKelvy truly represents the principles of HSLIC's Cairns Award.
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Honors Program Policy Change
RE: Honors Credits and Courses Needed for Graduation (30 versus 24)
Starting in the Fall Semester of 2012, all HP students will be required to complete 24 honors credits including 3 credits of 3XX-level HP coursework. Policies related to HONR 101, HONR 498, and HONR 499 remain as before. (Two honors 3-credit courses will be offered in the Spring 2013 Semester: HONR 302 "Gender and Mad Men" and HONR 307 "Scientific Graphing and Visual Techniques).
Students who entered the HP before the Fall Semester of 2012 have the option to switch to the new 24- honors credits requirement providing they also fulfill the new 3 credits of 3XX-level HP coursework requirement. Policies related to HONR 101, HONR 498, and HONR 499 would also remain as before. If you choose to pursue this option, you must communicate your intent to the HP office before the fall of your senior year, so that we may make the necessary changes to your Program Evaluation.


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HOUSTON (Reuters) - An oil sheen spotted near Royal Dutch Shell platforms in the central Gulf of Mexico has caused the company to send a spill response vessel and seek aircraft over flights, a Shell spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
The source of the one-mile by 10-mile sheen between Shell's Mars and Ursa projects is unknown and not linked to the facilities, but Shell is responding "proactively," a company statement said.
An on-call, after-hours spokesman for the Coast Guard said he had no information about the incident.
Shell said it reported the sheen to the National Response Center, which is run by the Coast Guard and keeps up with marine oil spills, pipeline leaks and other incidents of pollution. The sheen report did not immediately appear on the agency's website.
"Shell has no current indication that the sheen originates from wells in either the Mars or Ursa projects. However, out of prudent caution, Shell has activated the Louisiana Responder, a Marine Spill Response Corporation vessel," Shell's statement said.
"Shell has also requested flights to monitor the one by 10-mile sheen closely with additional aerial surveillance."
The Marine Spill Response Corporation is a non-profit organization created in 1990 by the oil and shipping industries to enable members to fulfill requirements of the U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990.
Reporting by Bruce Nichols; editing by Carol Bishopric and Andre Grenon


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European air pollution policy has a long history and some notable successes to its name. The most recent wave of policy was launched in 2005 with the Thematic Strategy on Air Pollution designed to make substantial progress towards the long-term EU objective:
"to achieve levels of air quality that do not result in unacceptable impacts on, and risks to, human health and the environment."
This objective, first set in the 6th Environment Action Programme a decade ago, is confirmed in the recently-adopted 7th Environment Action Programme. And we still have a way to go to achieve it.
The time is ripe for a thoroughgoing review to assess the effectiveness of existing policy and plan for the future. The College of Commissioners gave a mandate for a review in January 2011, recognising the pressing need for action to improve air quality, which is a shared responsibility requiring our joint efforts. The mandate focused on a number of immediate measures plus a requirement for a comprehensive review of EU's air policy by 2013 at the latest. Some of the immediate measures have been completed:
Others are ongoing: the recent Cars 2020 Communication set out a timetable for the successful implementation of the Euro 6 vehicle standards in real-world driving conditions, and the revision of the Non-road Mobile Machinery legislation is also scheduled for 2013.
For the review of air pollution policy, the Commission is currently conducting a broad consultation process with the organisation of a series of Stakeholder Expert Groups in 2011 and 2012, involving a wide range of participants from Member States, industry, NGOs and international stakeholders.
The first Stakeholder Expert Group was held on 6/7 June 2011, the second on 19/20 January 2012, the third on 21 June 2012, the fourth on 5 December 2012, and the fifth on 3 April 2013.
Presentations and documents from all meetings are publically available through a dedicated CIRCA library.
We will continue to keep you updated on the review process through this portal.
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By FRANCO PANIZO
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Mix Diskerud had a lot swirling through his head on the morning of his first Gold Cup match.
Hours before the U.S. Men's National Team squared off with Belize in their Gold Cup opener on July 9th, Diskerud was informed by head coach Jurgen Klinsmann that he was in store for a start that day. While Diskerud thought about the challenges he was set to face that day, the 22-year-old midfielder also took time to reflect on the finality of a decision he took years to make, a decision that would become final as soon as he took the field that night in Portland.
Diskerud's impressive, 90-minute performance that night in a 6-1 romp over Belize cap-tied him to the United States, effectively ending a tug-of-war of sorts between the U.S. and Norway that had been going on for nearly half a decade.
"I started adjusting to the fact and the feeling that I was going to be cap-tied," said Diskerud of what he was feeling in the hours leading up to kickoff. "It's fun. It's been a close race kind of, it's been back and forth for a long time, but I'm happy with the decision."
Born in Norway to an American mother and Norwegian father, Diskerud had spent several of his younger years bouncing back and forth between U.S. and Norway's youth teams. Diskerud could have easily been swayed by Norway's repeated attempts to reel him into their program but he always kept an open mind as to which nation he would represent on the international stage.
Ultimately, Diskerud publicly devoted himself to the U.S. program and it did not take him long to make an impact. He delivered an impressive game-winning assist in his international debut in a friendly against South Africa back in November 2010 and also scored his first goal in a tie with Russia last November.
While those moments served as a good preview of what Diskerud could do in a U.S. jersey, it is his early summer performances which have really made American fans salivate at what may lie ahead. Diskerud has brought a calming presence to the U.S. midfield when he has played and has looked anything but a young player still adapting to the international game.
Diskerud is not exactly a stranger to playing internationally or spending several weeks with his American teammates, having taken part in January camps with the U.S. before. But what is different about this camp for him is that it is the first one in which there is real pressure to perform, is exposing him to the heavy traveling load that comes with being a U.S. international, and is finally providing him a golden chance to showcase the qualities he can bring.
"I don't feel I've shown in the past what I'm capable of," said Diskerud of his first four caps with the U.S. team. "I feel like I've been game-changing kind of. Last five minutes, I've been subbed in, I've scored goals and assists, but really what I'm good at is building up the game and creating chances for teammates and getting a flow.
"I feel like the three games I've been part of now, it's showing."
That has not been lost on Diskerud's head coach. Klinsmann has given Diskerud healthy cameos in all three matches this month, something which would have been hard to predict in January when the German-born U.S. coach surprisingly left Diskerud off the game-day roster for a B-team friendly against Canada.
Diskerud's teammates have also taken notice of his skill in this camp, especially the calmness, creativity and forward-thinking that at times has been missing from the U.S. midfield.
"He's a good player on the ball. Technically, very sound," said midfielder Stuart Holden. "He reminds me of me when I was younger and he always wants to get on the ball and he's got that youthful exuberance. After training, he's hitting 30 shots and I think if I did that now my quad would probably end up in the goal before the ball. It's good to see.
"He's a young player, very talented, and I think if he's brought along the right way he could be a very big player for this national team in the future."
For Diskerud, the Gold Cup is giving him ample opportunity to make a statement to Klinsmann about whether he should be with the Americans' A-team. Diskerud, however, is not focused on that, nor is he looking ahead to Brazil 2014.
Not yet, anyway.
"Everybody wants to be a part of that, but for me, it's just (about focusing on) right here, right now," said Diskerud. "I'm having fun and I'm just going to do what I can and show what I can and then I'll see what happens.
"It's just fun. You get to meet a group of guys who are helpful and we do a lot of stuff off the field as well. It's different ages, but you can't really see that when you're playing and when you're off the pitch. It's nice to be a part of it."
He plays the position that might be the deepest in our pool. I like his game and I hope JK finds a way to exploit his talents.
Dominican Lou
The US has a lot of defensive minded midfielders and a superb box-to-box man in Bradley but in terms of positive creativity we're still a little thin.
Agreed, but I like his attacking approach. He still has to prove himself overtime and against better opposition, but he's making a case for a role as a sub in search of a goal.
Yeah, after Bradley and Jones I think the so called depth we have in central midfield is mostly a rotation policy because nobody sticks out. I think Mix is definitely in that rotation, could even move up out of it but hopefully Holden stays healthy and returns to top Prem League form, so Mix is looking at 4th option if all goes his way.
Right now most of our available options have a fairly similar skill set, so we basically try to play the best available player. If we had a player that had more attacking bite, we could make situation changes.
I think he's a bit different from the other guys, though. He's got a little creativity and comfort on the ball and he's more indirect. If he stays healthy I think he's going to have a big role long-term.
Not really.
Mix plays a lot like Pirlo or the Galaxy vintage Beckham and I don't think there is any other American you can say that about.
Disk is having a nice gold cup and is continuing his strong performance he put in with the U-23 team in the past. I think he is still a relative long shot to make the USA WC team because Midfield is easily the position where the US is the deepest but assuming good health I could see him being a huge factor in the 2018 cycle.
Lost in Space
After 2014 the landscape of the USNT is going to shift significantly. Players Like Jones, Dempsey, Donovan, Dolo, Beasley, Gomez, Wondo, Beckerman will retire from the International Game after the 2015 GC.
Players like Mixx, Williams, Chandler, Corona & Shea are going to be asked to step up and fill the voids. With Bradley, F. Johnson, & Jozy providing the leadership/experience there will be a lot of opportunity for these young players to make a name for themselves.
Better him than Beckerman
Would like to see him make a move to a slightly bigger league, Netherlands or Belgium perhaps? Think the lack of playing against good competition week in and out will limit his growth unless he moves, he clearly has the talent
If he continues showing well in these next Gold Cup games I would not be surprised to see some teams from better leagues swoop in for him. I thought he very good against Cuba, had not expected him to be that good.
I think he makes the WC next year. Given that the norweigian league plays the same schedule as MLS, I can see a fairly fresh Mix making an impact as a sub. I think there's a chance he's Bradley's midfield partner after Jones retires/gets hurt/whatever. I like Holden but there is an injury question, most of the other young guys seem pretty well fitted to the wings also so they might not be his direct competition.
I'd say the real loser to Mix's ascent is Kljestan.
He was loaned out to a Belgium club in 2011 and it didn't work out well for him at all, but in the past year and a half in Norway he has blossomed into one of the top midfielders in the league. If he stays in Norway for another year or two I will be okay with it, but before he turns 25 he needs to at least try to go to Holland.
Ya I know he spent half a season in Belgium but that was about a year and a half ago and I have seen a progression since then. Would like to see him challenge himself again
That's because he came over and then missed significant time with the US U-23 team, he never really settled in and then the loan was over.
What stands out for me is his calmness and confidence on the ball. He has a Xavi-like persona — always knowing where his next pass is going even before he receives the ball. I really want to see him tested by some pressing opponents. If he holds up, I could see a midfield of Bradley, Diskerud, Torres/Holden, Corona, and Dempsey!!!
"He has a Xavi-like persona …" no pressure there.
I see him as more a mixture of Pele, Maradonna, Cryuff, and Reyna.
I really, really like the way he plays. He's calmer on the ball than anyone I've seen in a USMNT jersey since Claudio Reyna and he's got that little slipperiness that lets him glide into little pockets of space in the midfield and get the ball. He's simple but also incisive. In my opinion his play has been the best discovery of the Gold Cup and I'm glad we bagged him.
agree with you on Diskerud, but I think Corona and Diskerud at this moment are running neck-to-neck as best discoveries of the Gold Cup. If both can continuing performing at high levels for the rest of the Gold Cup and then translate those performances for the A-team, it is possible both could be on the plane for Brazil next summer.
The Imperative Voice
I think Torres and Shea are playing themselves out of contention. Mixx was good against Guatemala, Corona was good against Cuba, and Holden was good against Guatemala and Belize. I think the ones who have good games will stay in the picture, but it is a crowded situation.
I'd also say someone like Kljestan may be missing out by not being there because the people who are playing well with whom he is competing may be able to make a strong case before he can even answer. You watch the three I've seen play well and it's like why bother with Sacha.
All told I think it's a good situation on the attack because you have many people playing well pushing each other.
I'm less comfortable with the backs. Castillo and Parkhurst have been exposed and the opposition quality is not high enough to get a read on whether we should bother.
+1 about Kljestan. His weak (almost nonexistent) performance against Belgium coupled with the rise of Mix and resurgence of Holden may leave Sacha on the outside looking in.
I think if Mix can outplay Maurice Edu in the next year, all three of the aforementioned players may wind up on the WC roster.
Shea hasn't played him self out of contention he looked dangerous in his appearance against belize and then just looked rusty against Cuba. The rust makes sense as he has been injured for basically the last 6 months and has had almost 0 minutes. Shea had plenty of talent that if he demonstrates he is in decent form with his club he will likely get more oppertunities because at the end of the day he is one of the few players in the pool that have the athletisism and skill to be a huge threat on the left wing.
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I've been a proponent of Mix's since 2011. While I do think he's more talented than Holden at the same age, they do play the same type of game. Mix just drifts into the game with ease and finds the flow. He doesn't try to do too much with the ball, he always knows what he's going to do before getting it, and he's not afraid to rip a 20 yard belter on target.
I know Klinsi crticized his inability to dig in, but I don't think he depends on that for his defense. Mix's defense comes from blocking p@ssing lanes. For that reason, I'd look to him as a Carrick-type player.
I think we bring four central midfielders to the World Cup. Bradley, Jones, Holden, Mix. Then we have someone like Cameron who can play there in a pinch. Edu hasn't won me over since 2010.
Mix was never on my radar but his showing against Cuba was a revelation. Another few games like that and I will be excited.
I like Mixx but I'd disagree with the comp to Carrick as well as saying he's better than Stu at the same age. Stu was always one of, if not the best of the players coming up through the ranks and he possessed an unusual energy and work rate in addition to the technical skills. I'm not sure Mixx has that special work rate or the defensive bite that Stu or Carrick had. I guess we will just have to wait and see. I always love watching the kid. I'm a little surprised he hasn't been linked to the Eridivisie. He seems to be a perfect fit.
Josh D
Mix's failed attempt in Belgium really hurt him. I wish this interviewer asked him about his time there. He's been silent about it.
Carrick never had defensive bite. I'm a huge United fan and haven't missed a game in years. He can tackle when need be, as can Mix. But Carrick's first reaction is never the tackle. It's the interception.
I don't recall being captivated by Holden at the same age. Mix is only 22 and comes into the field and acts like the veteran. It's bravery that I admire in him. Bravery and leadership.
Sure, the US is deep in midfield, but limited in the kind of skill Diskerud brings.
If he puts in a few more good performances in the Gold Cup, I think he should be placed ahead of Kljestan, Edu, Williams and Beckerman on the USMNT depth chart.
Just thinking out loud, but:
I think the thing that makes him stand out from most of our midfield pool is the fact that he's a creator, an attacking midfielder, if you will. As opposed to the box-to-box midfielder that we see in MB, Stu, or even JFT and sometimes JJ. Nor is he the no. 6 that Beckerman, JJ (should be), or geoff is. He's more along the lines of what we want Benny or Sacha to be, but perhaps a bit more technical.
I think the reluctance with that is a hesitance to play the 4-1-3-2 against bigger opponents (less protection for the back 4), or having to push both Clint and LD out wide in a 4-2-3-1, thus narrowing our attack (unless Chandler starts doing what we all expect him to be capable of, or we get two FBs that can really play both ways).
Of course, this is all conjecture about the A squad as it stands now, and how Mixx fits into it. I don't necessarily think that he will develop into the #10 that we need (looking back, it reads that way), but I think it's hard for USMNT players that play in that central creative role. It's exciting to see one come up, but I hope he continues to develop his game, and doesn't flounder with the Nat's by being pushed outside.
You pointed out a very good fact about the 4-1-3-2 against stronger competition. With Gonzalez and Besler playing CB I think JK feels safer with a 2 DM setup acting as windshield wipers. With Gooch playing as a CB, instead of Gonzo, JK feels more comfortable to go with 1 DM. The first two games in the Gold Cup reflect a weaker opponent and this could also be a factor of playing 1 DM. This whole Gold Cup begins with Costa Rica tonight. Let's see the DM setup against Costa Rica.
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So, today on SBI, we have learned that Beckerman is "blossoming" and DIx is "shining". Can't explain why that made me laugh. but it did…. Soccer by Wayne Dyer.
Mix is shining. I don't understand how Beckerman is blossoming. Talk about a poor choice of words. Does whoever wrote that not know what blossoms are? They are young flowers. Beckerman is in his early 30s, he's like a droopy wilted rose with petals falling off every few minutes… and even in its prime that flower was one of the least impressive in the vase.
From what I've seen, the US mid-field has been most dynamic with Mix and Holden partnered in the mid-field and, given what would appear to be an impressive understanding of each other's movement, there has been no discernable drop-off in defensive cover even when opponents are chasing the game. It's the kind of soccer US fans craved when JK was put in charge and there have been moments, moments mind you, that the US team has been absolutely fun to watch (albeit against relative minnows)
DiskerUUUUUUUUUUUUd!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope we see him on the World Cup roster. His dominance in the midfield could be a great asset to the USMNT's A squad in the future (and even now). He should start getting more playing time against he world's best.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this article is about as worthless as the Beckerman article. I really am quite high on Mix, but being able to compete well against Belize and Cuba, really doesn't tell us anything about where he is in terms of going forward. Lets see him play against the Ticos, and some better teams, before we say he is shiny.
I really can't understand how some people are reacting. We are so proud of ourselves for taking the slow kids lunch money. If Mix (and even Becks) shows as well in the 3rd match and into the elimination rounds, then we should talk about where they may fit in.
Watch the Russia match again…pretty good competition and Mix looked good there, even scroed a goal to tie the game in stoppage time. Also, check out his highlights on Youtube…some of his volleys are really top quality.
Like I said, I think Mix has loads of potential, but 8 mins against Russia, and some highlights on youtube, don't give us enough. For what its worth, I think his assist in SA was fantastic. All I am saying is we need to see him in a game that really means something, and we are not 3 goal favorites.
You dissect the cadaver you're given!! Mixx played well against weak competition and now we will see if he can step it up!!!
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I've been fairly impressed whenever I've seen Diskerud. My big question is how will he perform defensively against the better international teams. Can he mark bigger faster centermids? Also, will he be able to have the same impact on games against better teams that will pressure more? If so, he will be a key player and starter for the next cycle.
good read Franco! out of curiosity, i know everyone has their own opinion about what type of player he is, but does anyone actually know what HE considers himself? #8, #10, etc.? based on his comments, it sounds like he sees himself as a #10 type player. then again, you could argue he is describing a #8.
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Mixx is a great addition for depth and the future. Remember first cap when he assist on that goal to Agudelo in the S. Africa friendly back in Jan 2011. Kid's got some silky passing abilties and seems capable of playing the #10 role if needed. However, he was very Bradley-esque in the Cuba game. He was the fulcrum in distributing the ball around the pitch. You could see his teammates looking to find him the ball so he could distribute the way Bradley does for the A team. Its very encouraging the watch. Holden did much the same in the second half against Honduras. Its a big relief to know that we have two capable backups that can at least come close to duplicating what Bradley gives us in case he gets injury going into WC 2014.
I appreciate that he isn't afraid to have a (quality) crack at the goal from outside the 18. He's had a few great looking shots from distance, and that isn't something many of our players bring to the table (Bradley, Dempsey, that's about it)
Is it just me or is this Prince William with long hair?
More seriously, Mix is an interesting young player with an aggressive approach, which is quite refreshing. He does need to graduate to a better league, though.
This said, we need to see how he fares vs. better teams, but so far, just as Wondo, he's scoring serious points to get a call up for the next USMNT full team games.
but he is not a real american….when are we going to get on with creating a real USMNT…
Norwegian American
German American
Scot American
Mexican American
Haitian American
how about more American Americans
And what is an American American?
I'm guessing that comment was sarcasm, either that or a Mex troll…
If you want to get technical, by ruling out all of those options you would lose:
Norway – Diskerud
Germany – Jones, Johnson, Boyd, Williams, Chandler and the possibility of Brooks
Scotland – Holden
Mexico – Castillo, Gomez, Orozco, Corona, Torres.
Haiti – Altidore.
I don't know if I'm ready for us to lose all of them just yet….
Native Americans?
I think people really need to look at this lineup as a possibility for the World Cup featuring Mixx in the centre.
I feel like this formation gets the best out of our talent. I really like the idea of Fabian and Timmy as true wingers. Lets try it in a friendly Klisi.
Josh D
I like it, but playing with three defenders is extremely difficult. Especially as neither of those three play in a defensive-three at the club level.
But the relative speed in Besler and Cameron (for CBs) would be best utilized like that. I just don't see us being that experimental. Chile did a good job with it though.
I agree with the difficulty level, but why not trot out there in this formation for the first half of the Boznia-Herzgovia friendly and see what the players do with it.


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Assemblywoman Grace Meng and New York City Councilman Peter F. Vallone Jr. joined forces today to call for amendments to The Telecommunications Act of 1996 in order to give state and local governments greater oversight and regulation of cell antenna siting. Assemblywoman Meng, who is running for Congress in the newly drawn 6th Congressional District, promised to prioritize the issue if elected and introduce a bill in Congress that would remedy the rampant proliferation of cell antenna installations and the associated health concerns, while also giving state and local municipalities greater say in the installation process.
Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, entitled "Facilities Siting: Radio Frequency Emissions Standards," states, "No State or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the Commission's regulations concerning such emissions."
Assemblywoman Meng said, "As state and city officials, our hands are tied on this incredibly important quality of life issue and potential health risk. It is simply outrageous that state and local legislators are prohibited from protecting their residents -- particularly our most vulnerable citizens."
Councilman Vallone remarked, "As Chair of the New York City Council's Public Safety Committee, I am well aware of the need for reliable cell phone service. However, the unchecked and unstudied proliferation of cell antennas throughout Queens is out of control. To make matters worse, shortsighted federal laws prohibit states and municipalities from citing health concerns for our most vulnerable populations as a reason to regulate the placement of cell antennas."
Many Queens residents and a number of elected officials in the borough have expressed concern over the proliferation of new cellular antenna installations across the borough, particularly in close proximity to schools, senior centers and densely populated areas. Much of the concern stems from the impact that even low-level exposure to radio frequency energy may affect children and senior citizens differently than healthy adults. A number of studies have suggested a link between exposure to radio frequency radiation and adverse health effects, including tumor formation, cancer and cognitive defects in children. At the very least, these studies acknowledge the limitations of the analyses and cite the need for additional research.
Despite a growing concern in recent years about the cumulative effect of cell phone tower antennas that are densely grouped in residential neighborhoods, The Telecommunications Act of 1996 relies solely on studies conducted in the 1980's. These outdated studies also fail to distinguish between the amount of acceptable radiation in healthy adults versus children or seniors.
The New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications as well as the Department of Buildings have both repeatedly failed to provide an analysis on the number of radiation-linked illnesses in Queens and New York City.
"Until the effect of cell antenna radiation on people is established conclusively, municipalities must be allowed to take their citizen's health into consideration. It is high time that state and local governments are given the authority to legislate in a manner that allows us to protect our constituents, while ensuring that cell companies are not prevented from providing an important service," said Vallone. "I want to thank Assembly Member Meng for prioritizing this critically important issue. Grace has a distinguished legacy of consensus building and problem solving in Albany as well as here in the community. I look forward to working with her on this matter in her capacity as the next Member of Congress from the newly drawn 6th Congressional District."
"Councilman Vallone's reputation as a strong public safety advocate precedes him and I applaud him for his diligent work on this issue," said Meng. "In Washington, I will work closely with Councilman Vallone and the New York congressional delegation to address this critical issue and introduce a bill to amend The Telecommunications Act of 1996. I will also push for renewed studies on the radiation levels emitted from cell towers so that we can collect fresh data on the health effects posed to residents in the surrounding areas of cell antenna frequencies."
If elected to the House of Representatives, Assemblywoman Meng promised to introduce a bill in Congress which would call for a number of provisions, including, but not limited to:
· Prohibiting the installation of cellular towers or related equipment within five hundred feet of a school building or senior center;
· Requiring cell companies to provide written notice of the intent to install cellular towers or related equipment to the community board, council member and state elected officials in whose respective districts the building or structure is located, prior to seeking a permit from the Department of Buildings;
· Requiring cell companies to make best efforts to locate cellular towers or related equipment in non-residential zones;
· Ensuring that all wires or wiring running through a building or structure are properly enclosed or guarded in accordance with the electrical code;
· Requiring a standard protocol for the removal of cellular antennas following abandonment or discontinuance of service.
Source: http://gracefornewyork.com/assemblywoman-grace-meng-and-councilman-peter-f-vallone-jr-team-up-to-call-for-increased-regulation-over-cell-antenna-installations/


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About the time that HELLRAISER was being filmed, another group of artists was coming into their own. These young Thelemists held similar values to Mr. Barker. The subjects of their werk were often the nightmares of sex and death, of blood, magick, power and rebirth. They were, and remain, one of the most influential groups on the underground scene. They told of their horrors through music.
The band, COIL, were well aware of the success of their fellow Brit. As production on Clive Barker's first film began, the men of COIL did what today would be the duty of the fanboy. They created an unsolicited soundtrack to honor the work they respected so well. Filled with strange, new and synthetic noises, the result is a soundscape, dark, mesmerizing, haunting. The marketing of the first film of a touted underground author, scored by an incredible underground band would have been the celebrated joy of every punker becoming an industrial goth. In the end, the studio decided to go with a more traditional orchestral score and today, Christopher Young is known as the man who composed the music for Hellraiser that is loved by fans the world over. A side effect of this, however, is that most horror fans have never heard what might have been. We're about to change that. We have such sounds to show you! Open the Lament Configuration and enjoy these, THE UNRELEASED HELLRAISER THEMES. Let us know… do they strike you as Heaven… or HELL! What's your pleasure?
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Mid-Kent Astronomical Society to get telescope from the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh
The heavens are about to come a little closer to Kent after a team of stargazers staged a major coup to obtain one of Britain's best telescopes.
The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, agreed to give one of its professional telescopes to the organisation.
The Mid-Kent Astronomical Society already had its head in the clouds after staging a series of astonishing displays of its equipment for the public to use when they appeared on the BBC's Stargazing Live programmes earlier this year.
Best loved on the evenings were the mountains on the Moon and awe-inspiring close-up views of Jupiter.
Now with the Edinburgh telescope on its way to the county, local stargazers will have an even better view of the sky at night.
Noel Clark, from the society said: "If people found the views through our other telescopes exciting; they will feel their brains being sucked into space by this baby."
The half-metre aperture telescope is one of the largest in amateur hands. It was originally built in 1967 to train students at Edinburgh University, but it is now upgrading and making its original equipment available.
Local haulier Matt Swain has even agreed to transporting the huge piece of scientific equipment for free.
The donated Grubb Parsons half-metre telescope will be housed at the James Irwin Observatory in the grounds of Canterbury Academy and Adult Education Centre.
The society has a programme to refurbish the telescope, equip it with new instruments and use it for public observing, and in support of science teachers delivering astronomy in local schools. The society's plans include providing disabled access by making live viewing possible in the ground floor warm-room and providing access to observing sessions via the internet.
Mike Phillips, chairman of the Mid-Kent Astronomical Society, said: "We have big plans for this telescope to provide views of our universe to school groups and all who are interested. We look forward to introducing many more people to the wonders of the night sky."
He added: "Being awarded this incredible telescope is a real privilege, our members' many years of experience and joy at observing the night sky can be built on, and research enhanced. It will harness enthusiasm as well as providing a much-needed resource for educational establishments and societies interested in astronomy across Kent".
The telescope presently sits on top of the Royal Observatory building in Edinburgh. To remove it, the two ton dome will be lifted and a crane will lower it down in one piece.
The observatory received over a dozen applications from Europe and America for the equipment, but the one from Kent stood out, resulting in a stunned society chairman receiving a telephone call to say the bid had been successful.
Mark Collins of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, will oversee the removal. He said, "The Kent society made an excellent case for acquiring the telescope, and we are glad that it will continue to give service to UK astronomers for many years to come."
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The Hopkins County Republican Party is hosting the President's Day Republican Forum at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Monday, Feb. 18. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the candidates will begin their speeches at 6:30 p.m.
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The rapidly expanding use of orthopedic implants engineered from bioabsorbable polymers has, in many cases, dramatically improved patient care by eliminating the presence of 'temporary' medical devices long after their function has been fulfilled. But a number of orthopedic devices require or would benefit from high strength or stiffness properties that current bioabsorbable polymers simply can't provide. Catering to this niche need, nanoMAG LLC (Livonia, MI) has developed a lightweight, high-strength magnesium alloy technology capable of reabsorbing safely into the body as the healing process is completed.
|A bioabsorbable magnesium techology developed by nanoMAG provides temporary support during the healing process and is safely absorbed by the body.
Building on 20 years of experience working with magnesium, nanoMAG has developed a specially milled, bioabsorbable magnesium technology that can be provided in specialty chemical compositions, tailored to meet customer requirements, and produced in short runs. More importantly, however, the material addresses several unmet market needs for orthopedic implant applications.
Current polymer-based orthopedic implants, for example, often lack the hardness and durability required for strong structural support as well as properties that promote bone on-growth for rugged fixation of the device, according to Stephen LeBeau, nanoMAG president. Traditional metallic implants, in contrast, may offer the necessary support, but remain permanently in the body. Combining the best characteristics of both materials, bioabsorbable magnesium is engineered to provide the temporary structural reinforcement required for optimal healing without the burden and limitations of a permanent implant.
In addition to being biocompatible, magnesium can promote bone growth and healing, LeBeau states. "[Magnesium] has reasonable strength to density compared to other [metallic] materials, such as titanium and stainless steel," he adds. "If you look at matching the density and stiffness of materials to bone, however, this [technology] is a closer match to bone than any other material out there in terms of structural reinforcement."
And while some experts might argue that the ideal implant material would be stronger than bone, LeBeau disagrees. "We actually think that our technology will promote bone regrowth and healing better because it will be degrading and absorbing in the body as it's supporting the bone structure." LeBeau speculates that, by dissolving over time in a controlled manner, the material may help to prevent bone from relying on a permanent implant, thereby prompting the bone to support the load as it gradually heals.
Such characteristics could enable the development of novel bioabsorbable devices for a range of orthopedic areas, including trauma, pediatrics, sports medicine, and craniofacial applications. Bioabsorbable magnesium could also potentially replace polymers in applications that require navigation through narrow or tortuous areas of the anatomy, providing comparable mechanical reinforcement properties with a smaller-diameter cross section to avoid causing trauma.
Before it can contribute to the development of such innovative products, however, nanoMAG must face the long, hard path to FDA compliance. "We've received some interest from the medical device industry, and we'll see if there's some way to leverage existing products that are similar—staples, for example," LeBeau states. "We want to tackle something fairly simple at first, get it to first man in testing, and then talk about more-advanced devices and applications."
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United Nations (AFP) March 6, 2013
The UN Security Council on Wednesday suspended the arms embargo against Somalia for one year, easing the oldest international weapons blockade to help the government battle Islamist militants.
The 15-member council unanimously passed to a resolution allowing light arms to be sold to the Somali armed forces as they seek to rebuild and spread government authority into territory taken from the Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab.
The embargo was imposed in 1992, a year after the fall of dictator Mohamed Siad Barre as rival warlords battled for control of the East African nation.
A transitional government, backed by an African force, is just starting to establish itself after major victories against Shebab.
With US support, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who took office in September, has been pressing for an end to the embargo.
Britain, France and other countries on the council had been more reluctant to fully lift the blockade because of the risk of heightening insecurity in a country already awash with arms, diplomats said.
Resolution 2093 allows for a one year suspension of the embargo when small arms will be allowed. The Security Council pointedly listed surface-to-air missiles, guns, howitzers and cannons, night vision equipment and related ammunition and components as items that cannot be sold to Somalia.
The 12.7mm limit on weapons means the Somali government will not be able to purchase anything bigger than a large caliber machine gun.
The government will have to give at least five days notice of deliveries to the UN's Somalia sanctions committee and purchases will be monitored by UN experts. The government will have to report twice a year to the UN on weapons purchases.
Britain's UN ambassador Mark Lyall Grant, whose country drafted the resolution, acknowledged that some countries thought it was "premature" to lift the embargo. Council members Guatemala and Argentina expressed strong reserves at the meeting.
But Lyall Grant said "The council has struck the right balance. It sends a positive signal to President Hassan Sheikh but it continues to give the council oversight of weapons flows into Somalia."
"If over the coming year it is clear that this suspension of the arms embargo is being abused then we will take action accordingly in the Security Council," the British envoy said.
US ambassador Susan Rice called the easing of the embargo "a clear signal of support" to the Somali president. "We will continue to work to support the government of Somalia as they endeavor to turn the page on two decades of civil war," Rice said in a statement.
The resolution also gave a new one year mandate to February 28, 2014 to the 17,000 strong African Union force in Somalia, AMISOM. Though the troops are African -- from Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda -- the European Union and United Nations pays most of the cost.
As government control increases, the UN Security Council is expected to move toward making the force a formal UN peacekeeping mission.
The resolution said the government must use the African force's recent successes against Shebab to build "sustainable, legitimate and representative local governance and security structures" in Mogadishu and other areas recovered from the Islamists.
The United Nations is to set up an expanded political mission in Mogadishu to help the government and coordinate efforts to counter the Somalia's major humanitarian problems.
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Cocaine Addiction and Aggression
Cocaine is a highly addictive substance that alters brain chemistry both during periods of use and after prolonged dependency. As a result, cocaine dependent individuals often receive a reputation for being highly aggressive, tending towards angry outbursts, short fuses, and irrational behavior. Over time, these effects can lead cocaine dependent individuals to confuse such symptoms with natural personality and identity, creating a sense of powerlessness.
The Relationship Between Cocaine Dependency and Aggression
Unfortunately, this often leads dependent people to return to cocaine use to recover a sense of power and contentedness, with 2.5 percent of the adult population in the United States admitting to recent cocaine use. Furthermore, cocaine can lead dependent individuals to choices they otherwise would not make–as evidenced by the large percentage of arrestees that test positive for cocaine use each year. By understanding the ways that cocaine interacts with the brain's natural chemistry, we can better appreciate how it incites aggressive behavior in dependent individuals.
Cocaine's Effect on the Brain
Cocaine stops nerve cells from up taking dopamine, thebody's chemical messenger that creates feelings of calm and happiness. As aresult, the cocaine dependent person experiences a period of euphoria and powerduring a cocaine high. However, this depletion of dopamine in the brain leadsto a crash once cocaine exits the system. Chemically dependent people then findthemselves at a deficiency of contentedness, creating feelings of aggression,irritation and heightened anxiety.
Cocaine Dependency and Aggression
Cocaine can produce violent and erratic behavior, especiallywhen used in large quantities. Cocaine increases hypertension within the body,raising blood pressure and accelerating heart rate, leading to charged anddefensive reactions. Additionally, after prolonged use, chemically dependentpeople can enter a psychotic state, leading to intense paranoia, hallucinationsand manic behavior.
Because cocaine throws the body into a hyper-aroused state, cocaine dependent individuals will concurrently use other drugs and alcohol to counter these effects. The combination of drugs increases cocaine's erratic effects in the individual, while simultaneously decreasing inhibitions. The sum effect is that the dependent individual is prone to larger behavioral outbursts in response to smaller stimuli, leading to a "hair-trigger" temper.


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Green MSPs said new legislation was aggressive and diverting resources from supporting families and addressing the causes of anti-social behaviour.
Glasgow list MSP Patrick Harvie said the laws reinforced the idea young people were to be feared.
His comments came after three Moray teenagers were banned from large areas of Forres for five years.
Damien Grant, 17, Hassan Ali, 18, and Jamie Wright, 19, were each served with anti-social behaviour orders (Asbo) at Elgin Sheriff Court.
Alasdair Urquhart, Independent councillor for Forres West and Altyre, said: "These are three young people who have been causing disruptive behaviour over a period of time.
"I hope this message is given out loud and clear to other young people considering such action that it will not be tolerated."
The Scottish Green Party said an Asbo must only be used as a last resort and in extreme cases.
It called for family and community support with a focus on prevention and rehabilitation.
'Emotional skills'
Mr Harvie said children and young people were reduced to stereotypes - either as innocents who needed to be protected or as problems to be contained.
"The vast majority of young people are between these two extremes and the problem is we are creating a society that doesn't meet their needs," he said.
"Giving an enforcement order is an absolute last step.
"We need to ensure we are reaching it less often, partly by funding children's services more effectively and creating a society that is more supportive."
The Scottish Executive said the behaviour of about one in 500 young people was a persistent problem.
A spokeswoman said: "The Anti-social Behaviour Act is designed to ensure that action is taken as early as possible to address this problem behaviour before it spirals out of control and the young people become involved in more serious crimes.
"We do however agree that the tools in the act are not the only answer.
"That's why we are also working with local agencies to try and prevent young people becoming involved in ASB and offending in the first place, and divert those who are showing signs of this into positive activities."
Green MSPs will lead a debate on the issue in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.
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Christ preaching: 'La Petite Tombe' (B., Holl. 67; H. 256)
etching with drypoint, circa 1652, watermark Strasburg Lily, a good impression, with touches of burr on the cloak worn by the man front left and on Christ's shawl, with margins, a tiny plugged hole beneath the foot of the man seated at left, minor traces of old adhesive (?) in the lower left corner of the subject, pale scattered foxing, traces of an ink line at the upper sheet edge, otherwise in good condition, framed
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Philip Mantle.
British author / co-author, publicist, lecturer, broadcaster and researcher of Unidentified Flying Objects.
UFO research:
Philip Mantle's interest in UFO research began in l979 when he joined the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA), and Yorkshire UFO Society (YUFOS).
1985: Nominated 'Investigator of the year' by YUFOS.
1987: Appointed to Council of management of BUFORA. Subsequently acted as Press Officer, Conference Organiser, and Secretary to the National Investigations Committee
l988: Appointed England's representative for the Mutual UFO Network's (MUFON)
l992: Awarded honorary member of the Research Institute on Anomalous Phenomena (RIAP), a science based UFO-study group based in the Ukraine
l993: Appointed Director of Investigations for BUFORA.
Although extremely active in the field of UFO research, Philip Mantle has relinquished his various appointed positions, due to professional commitments, with the exception of honorary membership of RIAP.
Organisational publication credits include:
YUFOS Journal, UFO TIMES, Enigma, California UFO, MUFON UFO JOURNAL, CENAP REPORT, OVNI PRESENCE, Awareness, The Wild Places, UFO Universe, UFO Brigantia and numerous others international publications
Newspaper / Magazine publication credits include:
Daily Star, The Independent, Today, Plus Magazine, The Guardian, The Mail on Sunday, The People, Daily Mirror, and numerous other local and regional newspapers and periodicals throughout the UK as well as international publications.
Lectures and radio / TV broadcasts include:
United Kingdom -
BBC radio network and TV programmes such as Kilroy, Pebble Mill at One, TV-AM, GMTV, Central Weekend, Fantastic Facts, Wire TV, Schofield's Quest, Motormouth, The Disney Club, Cool Cube, Good Morning with Anne and Nick, This Morning.
International Radio / TV broadcasts -
Norway, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, San Marino, Rumania, Switzerland, Israel, Japan, and the USA.
Movie and Video Publicity / Promotions include:
College Tutoring:
In l990 I formulated, organised and tutored 3 ten-week college courses on UFO's for the Adult Education Department of Wakefield College, West Yorkshire.
Book Publications:
WITHOUT CONSENT - Ringpull Press Ltd (UK) 1994
Co-authored by Carl Nagaitis this book deals entirely with UFO abductions in the UK and includes a variety of cases histories being published for the first time. This book has now been published in Italy and Rumania as well as the UK, and will be published by Marlowe & Company in the USA in January l999. Up-dated and republished in paperback by Fortune Books in the UK in 2003.
BEYOND ROSWELL - Marlowe & Company (USA) 1997
Co-authored with German researcher Michael Hesemann, this was first published in 1997 by Michael O'Mara Books Ltd (UK). This book deals with the UFO crash at Roswell in l947 and the controversial alien autopsy film. This book has also been published in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. January l998 saw the release of this book in CD ROM format by Binary Media Works in the USA.
Philip Mantle was a consultant on a series of books on the 'unexplained', published by Hamlyn Children's books in l998. Two books are completed for Hamlyn, and titled ALIEN EVIDENCE and ALIEN CONTACT, were published in l998/99.
Philip Mantle was also a consultant for THE SOVIET UFO FILES, which was published Quadrillion Publishing Ltd. This book was authored by Paul Stonehill of the Russian Ufology Centre, and was published in October 1998. Philip Mantle was a consultant on a book in 1999 for Quadrillion Publishing Ltd, titled ABDUCTION - ENCOUNTERS WITH EXTRATERRESTRIALS.
MYSTERIOUS SKY– Soviet UFO Phenomenon – PublishAmerica 2006.
Co-author with Paul Stonehill. This book is a comprehensive look at UFO sightings and ufology in the former Soviet Union. Published in German in 2008 by Magazine 2000 . (www.publishamerica.com).
ALIEN AUTOPSY INQUEST – PublishAmerica 2007.
This illustrated book is the complete research file of my work on the infamous Alien Autopsy Film released by London businessman Ray Santilli in l995. (www.publishamerica.com).
On-going projects include:
UFO-LINK, with journalist and public relations consultant Carl Nagaitis. UFO-LINK is a UFO consultancy aimed at working with and providing UFO material to the media.
School lectures: In 2001 I have been actively involved with 'The Mystery Club' at Batley Boys High School, West Yorkshire.
QUEST MAGAZINE: In January, l999 Philip Mantle became the Research & Commissioning Editor of Quest Magazine published by Top Events & Publications Ltd. Distributed in over 30 countries around the world this publication has been in print now for over three years. In May, l999, Philip Mantle was promoted to Assistant Editor of Quest Magazine.
BEYOND MAGAZINE: In July, l999 Philip Mantle became the Research & Commissioning Editor of BEYOND magazine the sister publication of Quest Magazine published by Top Events & Publications Ltd. NB: I ceased working on QUEST and BEYOND in September 1999.
BRITISH EUROPEAN ASSOCIATED PUBLISHERS LTD: Philip Mantle has been a consultant to B.E.A.P. from December 2000 to March 2001 on a new magazine project.
UFO DATA magazine: (www.ufodata.co.uk)
Features Editor from 2006 to date.
Contact details:
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Fitch Lab Databases
This database holds information about the genes involved in the postembryonic morphogenesis (= change in cell shape) of the male tail tip of Caenorhabditis elegans. Included are the results of RNAi knock-down experiments, phenotypic analyses of mutants, and gene expression patterns in wild-type and mutant animals.
This database holds information about the species in the nematode suborder Rhabditina, a large and diverse group of species related to C. elegans. Included are taxonomies, synonymizations, species descriptions, and images.
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This database holds information about the strains of rhabditid nematode species maintained alive in the NYU Rhabditid Collection.
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Natural resourcesminerals, coal, oil, agricultural products, etc.are the blessings that Mother Earth confers upon the nations of the world. But it takes unnaturally large gears to extract them.


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Washington DC (SPX) Feb 12, 2016
The growing popularity of battery-powered cars could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but they are not entirely Earth friendly. Problems can creep in when these batteries are disposed of. Scientists, in a new study in ACS' journal Chemistry of Materials, are reporting that compounds increasingly used in lithium-ion batteries are toxic to a type of soil-dwelling bacteria that plays an important environmental role.
An estimated 20 million electric vehicles are expected to be on the road by 2020, according to an International Energy Agency report. Each one of these will likely contain more than 83 pounds of nanoscale cathode materials, potentially including a class of compounds called lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (NMCs).
These high-performing, low-cost compounds could soon become the material of choice for large-scale production of electric car batteries. But little is known about their toxicity. To find out more, Robert J. Hamers, Christy L. Haynes and colleagues studied the effects of NMC on a common, environmentally significant bacteria.
The researchers, led by graduate students Mimi Hang and Ian Gunsolus, found that one type of NMC partially dissolves in watery conditions similar to what might be found in a landfill, and releases lithium, nickel and cobalt ions. Nickel and cobalt ions dramatically slowed the growth of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1, a bacteria that helps cycle metals in the environment.
Based on their findings, the researchers suggest new efforts should be undertaken to design NMC materials that minimize release of toxic ions while maintaining their superior lithium intercalation properties.
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