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Jose: Do you think Trump might have a point when he says the election is rigged? I also received this email about the media elite and the corporations pulling the strings: It's a big club for a select few:
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Politics is politics, and to paraphrase the remark misattributed to Bismarck, "politics are like making sausages, not a pretty sight." Trump, bombastic and offensive to some, is using populism and taking advantage of the disaffection and anger of American voters to get elected president. He did not become a successful businessman from idiocy and pomposity, but from cunning, common sense, and hard work.
My mother and I recently had a difference of opinion regarding Pope Francis. I said that he was naive and certainly not of the caliber of his two previous distinguished predecessors, the two towers of intellect: John Paul II, canonized as Saint John Paul the Great by his brilliant successor, Benedict XVI. She said Pope Francis knew what he was doing and by his words and action is a communist. He has brought about the friendship between President Obama and a dictator, who along with his more majestic brother, has held the Cuban people captive for over half a century.
My mother and I recently had a difference of opinion regarding Pope Francis. I said that he was naive and certainly not of the caliber of his two previous distinguished predecessors, the two towers of intellect: John Paul II, canonized as Saint John Paul the Great by his brilliant successor, Benedict XVI. She said Pope Francis knew what he was doing and by his words and action is a communist. He has brought about the friendship between President Obama and a dictator, who along with his more majestic brother, has held the Cuban people captive for over half a century.
It is bad enough for Supreme Court Justices to throw political shibboleths in private conversations or even in speeches on the lecture circuit, but it is even more egregious when they show their political bias openly in public statements to the sensationalist media and immerse themselves in disgraceful political controversies.
I do not mind disagreeing with a fellow conservative when he happens to be local columnist Erick Erickson. Erickson has become the self-appointed arbiter of the limits of "respectable" conservatism. Anyone transcending beyond those limits is to be ostracized, as has happened with his attacks on Donald Trump (photo, below).
I find it helpful to look back occasionally at our progress in the culture war waged by organized medicine against gun owners. The players change and language evolves, generally in an attempt to mask the gun-grabbers' true intentions. But one force for gun control has remained constant. The American Medical Association (AMA) still wants to ban gun ownership by regular citizens, although it will still vigorously deny it, even as it moves toward its goal.
Protesters riot outside Trump rally in San Jose, California. – News report, 2016
Have you had the experience of going to your doctor for a particular problem, let's say headaches, and been surprised by the doctor asking you about a completely unrelated subject — whether you have a gun in your home?
Sometimes politics becomes boring, even for a political junkie like me. Sometimes an election season exceeding a year is just too long, even for so crucial an election. Sometimes the mind wanders, seeking something more exciting though not more important. Sometimes we wonder whether important things are being hidden in plain sight.
Donald Trump as a Clinton double agent
Much has been written and said about Donald Trump, and much more will be — probably too much. But let me add a few words that, I hope, will shed some light on the Trump phenomenon.
Anyone who is not a liberal at 20 years of age has no heart,
while anyone who is still a liberal at 40 has no head.
— Winston Churchill (1874-1965) quoted in
The Hartford Courant, a Connecticut newspaper.
The world used to be more orderly and peaceful. We all knew our roles and place in the world. Guided by our parents, pastors, and teachers, we knew how high we should reach and set our goals, so that one day we successfully reach our niche in life. We studied as children and then as adults fulfilled our occupations and professions to the best of our abilities, or at least satisfactorily and responsibly. We strove to reach our métier in life, so we would not end up as a disillusioned and unemployed "poets manqué."
In the United States, we play baseball. In the United Kingdom, they play cricket. But everywhere, people play blame-the-victim. Anyone can play — no skill or knowledge is required. It's easy to play — there are no rules.
In a recent column in The Telegraph, Steve Berman wrote the Georgia Legislature was considering "giving up our state's sovereignty" by proposing House Bill 929 that would elect the president by the popular vote without an Electoral College. He is correct.
Law-abiding gun owners should not become complacent because gun prohibitionist organizations, such as the Million Mom March and Handgun Control Inc., seem to be in retreat, if not scrambling and looking for cover. Other gun control groups, deceptively using more reasonable- and innocuous-sounding names such as Americans for Gun Safety (AGS), Women Against Gun Violence, and Doctors Against Handgun Injury, are stepping up to the plate to keep the pressure on the Second Amendment.
The downing of a Russian jet by a Turkish F-16 fighter plane is a distracting development for the war on ISIS, as well as an event that could have ominous repercussions for the NATO alliance. Turkey says the Russian plane, a Su-24 aircraft, was shot down while violating Turkish airspace. The Russians deny this and affirm that their jet did not stray from Syrian airspace.
The downing of a Russian jet by a Turkish F-16 fighter plane is a distracting development for the war on ISIS, as well as an event that could have ominous repercussions for the NATO alliance. Turkey says the Russian plane, a Su-24 aircraft, was shot down while violating Turkish airspace. The Russians deny this and affirm their jet did not stray from Syrian airspace. Turkey, a member of NATO, is supported by the Western alliance that asserts the Turkish claim that the Russian warplane violated Turkish airspace, flying over a tongue of land stretching into Syria.
If Gerald Posner's book, Case Closed — Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK (1993), convinced me that Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFK and acted alone, Reclaiming History — The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy by Vincent Bugliosi (2007) removed any possible lingering doubts that I may have had, even subconsciously.
"A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!' " — William F. Buckley, Jr.
In the context of my article on this subject,[1] I have been asked if there is also a classical versus modern conservatism paradigm similar to the classical versus modern liberalism, and was invited to write an article about the subject.
I read with interest the recent Telegraph op-ed, "The 'Enlightenment' keeps on winning, " and frankly I was astounded at the mischaracterizations alluded to by author-journalist James A. Haught attempting to force through his thesis. Where do we begin?
The essence of all revolutionary systems and their eventual political manifestation depends on gaining, extending, and retaining power. Direct action, as we witnessed in the French Revolution and the revolutions that followed, such as National Socialism in Germany, fascism in Italy, and Soviet, Cuban, Southeast Asian and Chinese communism, brings centralized political power to the fore rapidly and necessitates equally rapid consolidation of power into the hands of the elite designers of the collectivist blueprint.
One of the great books of the 20th century was Richard Weaver's Ideas Have Consequences.[1] I once had a fellow medical student tell me as I was discussing the dangers of communism that it mattered little what a person believes—ideas, she informed me, were personal and benign. Weaver shatters this dangerous idea in his scholarly book. He demonstrates that it matters very much what people think because they behave and design their lives according to the ideas they hold dear.
Ignorance, not racism or other societal ills, is the real, strangely unaddressed underlying problem in today's world.
Ecologic studies are notorious for inherent errors of methodology, confounding variables, and magnifying other sample biases intrinsic to fault-prone, population-based epidemiological studies.
No sooner does a U.S. presidential election end than a new round of politicking for the next election begins, as if four years hence were just right around the corner!
According to data from both USA Today and the FBI Supplementary Homicide Report, there are approximately 400 "felons" killed by police officers or "justifiable homicides" yearly in the US. In 2012, for example, there were 426 such homicides. These figures represent cases in which officers killing a suspect claim there was "an urgent safety need" for the shooting.
Genocide is defined as the systematic extermination of a racial, ethnic, religious, or national group by government. Democide was defined by Professor R.J. Rummel as the political killing of people by their own government. The terms though are related by infamy and cruelty, and at times are difficult to differentiate. The Nazis, for example, conducted genocide against the Jews (who had lost their German citizenship), as well as democide against their own disabled German citizens ("useless eaters") via the Nazi euthanasia programs before the war.
Economically worldwide things are developing as I stated in my article two years ago. Virtually every nation is bankrupt, has resorted to printing money to lower the value of their currency with a resultant currency war.


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A LARGE turnout is expected along the streets of Marlow tomorrow for the funeral of Kyrece Francis, who would have celebrated his 14th birthday this week.
A procession is taking place from the Marlow teenager's school, Great Marlow on Bobmore Lane, to All Saints Church from 10am.
Schoolfriends and mourners will accompany the funeral cars on foot to the church for the service, which begins at 11am, as loved ones bid a final goodbye to the popular schoolboy.
Police are advising motorists to avoid the roads in the town centre as they are likely to be very congested.
The service for Kyrece at the Causeway church will be followed by a private family burial.
Anyone wishing to contribute is urged to make a donation to the Kyrece Memorial Fund set up in his memory to provide life-saving equipment along the Thames path to prevent future tragedies on the river.
The fund has far exceeded its target of £2000, generating over £10,400 in only three weeks.

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YoYoJo's Records is a music store featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
The location, according to the booklet that comes with the game is in San Fierro although, it is not found anywhere in San Fierro. There is a location though in Market, Los Santos. The store is, however, inaccessible to the player and plays no role in the storyline whatsoever.
In the booklet it says that they have these four albums:
- Eric B. & Rakim ("Paid in Full", 1987)
- Public Enemy ("It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back", 1988)
- SWV ("It's about Time", 1992)
- The Who ("It's Hard", 1982)


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Wizards Shine Master
Wizards Shine Master is their basic polish. It
doesn't seem much different at first than many other
polishes we've tried, and it reminds us of Meguair's
Gold Class Clear Coat Car Wax, a commercially available
product. It's easy to apply using a soft, clean
terry cloth towel or microfiber cloth. We used
small, circular motions and took more time rubbing it in
than we normally would with a polish like Gold Class.
Unlike the Glare
Professional Polish, Wizards Shine Master doesn't seem
to disappear into the surface (actually, Glare doesn't
really do that either, but comes close) and the
directions don't call for rubbing it in until it
disappears, but we felt like we should take our time to
maximize the spider web scratch mark reduction
We noticed that Shine Master
doesn't necessarily remove small amounts of bug residue or dirt
as well as other polishes we've tried; we surmise that
Shine Master does not contain abrasives or cleaning
It buffs out easily, but
doesn't leave a finish much different than other
high-quality polishes we've tried. Wizards
recommends using more than one application for a deeper
shine and following up the treatment with Wizards
Supreme Seal Paint Sealant (see below).
Rick's Note:
Shine Master has a strong "fruity" aroma that I find
overwhelming. After we treated two motorcycles and
a car in an open garage, my eyes were burning and
continued to bother me for about 24 hours. I've
since become very sensitive to the aroma of Shine Master
and Supreme Seal (which has a very strong "grape" and
"fruity" aroma.
I had to remove the clothes I was
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smell. I'm normally not allergic, but I am
slightly sensitive to perfume and other smells. So
"odor aware" Francine Fishpaw types take note!
Conclusion: By
itself, Wizards Shine Master seems to do a good job and
it's easy to apply and remove. It
reminds us of good quality commercially available
products, such as Meguair's Gold Class. But where
it really comes into its own is when it's followed up
with a coat or two of Wizards Supreme Seal Paint
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Boyson's strengths are with multi-site organizations, technology, and acquisitions and mergers. He's resourceful; he develops systems that deliver consistent, predictable results.
Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) July 25, 2013
Senior Independence, a leader in innovative, quality services for older adults, has appointed Rich Boyson as its new president.
An influential health-care leader, Boyson will help drive future growth, brand Senior Independence as a strategic partner in health care reform, and continue to maximize a team that delivers excellent clinical care and customer service.
Senior Independence supports seniors with home and community based services, including home care, home health care, hospice, adult day centers, senior centers and wellness clinics. Services are available throughout Ohio and nationally through its iPartner affiliates.
Boyson's strong health-care leadership experience will benefit Senior Independence, a division of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS), Ohio's largest and most experienced not-for-profit provider of continuing care retirement communities and services.
"Boyson's strengths are with multi-site organizations, technology, and acquisitions and mergers. He's resourceful; he develops systems that deliver consistent, predictable results," says OPRS President/CEO Laurence C. Gumina.
Guiding continuing care (post-acute care) organizations for the past 16 years, he most recently served as the chief financial officer of Therapy Partners, managing financial operations for its Ohio and Illinois divisions. His focuses were business development, operations and finance, and helping the for-profit expand into 18 states.
"I first understand what makes an organization succeed and then work as a team to drive that success," says Boyson. "I'll be listening to all of the Senior Independence leaders and teams and then crafting our future together."
From 2002 to 2007, Boyson directed multiple teams for not-for-profit Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, Ohio. Prior to 2002, he held senior-level positions at not-for-profit aging services organization Eliza Jennings in Lakewood, Ohio, and Deloitte & Touche LLP, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Boyson holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Kent State University and earned his certified public accountant (CPA) license in 1995. He serves as the current board chair for Humility of Mary Housing in Fairlawn, Ohio, and as a board member for Laurel Lake Retirement Community.
Boyson lives in Dublin with his wife of almost 17 years, Karen, and his 10-year-old daughter, Natalie. Contact him at 800-686-7800 or rboyson(at)seniorindependence(dot)org.
Senior Independence, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS), is one of Ohio's premier providers of home and community based services recognized for quality, innovation and a positive work environment. Statewide, Senior Independence provides services to more than 84,000 older adults, operates 13 adult day centers and manages six senior centers in partnership with local governments. In addition, Senior Independence services are extended nationwide through its iPartners. OPRS is the largest and most experienced not-for-profit provider of continuing care retirement communities and services in Ohio.


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Ryan Howard Engaged
Phillies' slugger Ryan Howard will soon be joining the married ranks of his teammates. Howard is reportedly engaged to Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Krystal Campbell, a product of nearby Penncrest High School and West Chester University. Campbell has been an Eagles cheerleader for 6 seasons and currently teaches 2nd grade. Krystal is no stranger to dating athletes; she used to go out with Flyers' center Jeff Carter.
No doubt, Krystal Campbell is an outstanding prospect as a nominee for Baseball's Hottest Wife for the 2012 season.


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Mel Gibson's rep has denied the rumor suggesting the actor demands Mexican officials to clear the Ignacio Allende jail to shoot his new movie 'How I Spent My Summer Vacation.'
A representative for Mel Gibson has dismissed allegations the Hollywood star asked Mexican officials to clear a prison to make way for his latest film project, insisting it was a government decision to move inmates. The "Braveheart" actor wrote the screenplay for new movie "How I Spent My Summer Vacation", which he wants to shoot at the Ignacio Allende prison in the eastern coastal city of Veracruz.
The state governor, Fidel Herrera Beltran, agreed to accommodate Gibson and began relocating prisoners to make room for the actor/director's film crew. But the move sparked outrage among prisoners' relatives, leading to a string of protests against the decision to transfer convicts to other facilities.
Demonstrations outside the Veracruz prison started up again this week, as officials continued to ship inmates away from the jail - prompting a publicist for Gibson to speak out over the controversy. Gibson's rep, Alan Nierob, tells Variety.com, "No one with production asked for this transfer. What they do and how they do it is their business, it doesn't involve my client at all."
"How I Spent My Summer Vacation", about a career criminal who is thrown into a Mexican prison for trafficking drugs, will star Gibson and is set for a 2011 release.


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10th Annual Journey of the Heart Auction Benefit
Mar 8, 2013 6:00pm
Forest Hills Country Club
We invite you to support The Haven Network's 10th annual auction fundraising event on Friday, March 8, 2013 at Forest Hills Country Club. 6:00 p.m. Social Hour & Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:00 p.m. Live Auction. Some of auction items include; signed items from the Chicago Bears players: Alshon , Shea McClellin, and Johnny Knox , a 2002-03 Boston Bruins team signed jersey, a beautiful cedar chest from Ingrassia Furniture, a Rockford Speedway package, and a hand painted table by local artist Angie Scordato. Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds from this event will be used to fund programs and services supporting the families within The Haven Network.
The Haven Network is Northern Illinois' perinatal hospice and bereavement center, and provides companionship on the grief journey to families who are facing a terminal diagnosis of their pre-born or newborn baby as well as those who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, SIDS, and early infant death.
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Stocks discussed on the in-depth session of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Wednesday June 11.
Gridlock Is Good. Stocks discussed: Boeing (NYSE:BA), Regions Financial (NYSE:RF)
The Dow plunged 102 points on the headline of Virginia Republican Congressman Eric Cantor's defeat. Most big declines in the past few years, said Cramer, have been caused by Washington, either through actual events or fears. "Every time one of these politicians grabs a microphone," stocks tend to decline. However, the gridlock prevents legislation from being passed, which often is good for the market. With a lack of earnings news, this event affected stocks more than it would have otherwise. There doesn't seem to be a direct relationship between Cantor's defeat and the stock market, but stocks fell all the same. Cramer would use the pullback to buy good stocks on decline.
Cramer took some calls:
Boeing (BA) does better when oil goes up slightly, because airlines buy new planes. The company has a healthy backlog, and the stock's level is a buying opportunity.
Regions Financial (RF) is better than it used to be and in fact, is doing well.
The Return of Micron (NASDAQ:MU)
Micron (MU) was upgraded from "Sell" to "Buy" by a Merrill Lynch analyst. The bearish argument was that the DRAM business is a boom and bust industry and the product is commoditized. Cramer has been bullish on Micron, but acknowledged that increased capacity is an ongoing issue. So what has changed?
There used to be many competitors in the DRAM business prior to the Great Recession, and Micron was able to buy up failing companies during the economic crisis. Because there haven't been the kind of supply issues the market feared, Micron has seen upside, and prices are rising for the chips while costs are going down.
Cramer took a call:
Hexcel (NYSE:HXL) is going down with Boeing, but is a long-term play and a part of the aerospace bull market.
GNC Holdings (NYSE:GNC) vs. Vitamin Shoppe (NYSE:VSI). Other stocks mentioned: J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM), R.R. Donnelley (NASDAQ:RRD), Avon Products (NYSE:AVP)
There is an "epic clash" between GNC Holdings (GNC) and the Vitamin Shoppe (VSI). Given the performance, one would think they both reported terrible quarters, with GNC's 15% tumble and VSI's 5% drop. GNC is the one not doing well; VSI crushed Wall Street's expectations, but because GNC is the larger player and reported the day before, the pin action was vicious. GNC is struggling to execute, reported 2 bad quarters in a row and is down 38% for the year. VSI is a broken stock, and not a broken company, and is being held back by the weaknesses of its competitor.
GNC used to be an incredible performer with same store sales in excess of 5%, while now it is reporting sales decline. VSI reported a 3.6% increase in same store sales. It is down 10 points from its high and may be providing a buying opportunity. VSI's revenues are double digit, and it has a diverse mix of products. GNC has been hurt by its large amount of diet products, and that segment has been hit lately. VSI is increasing its private label offerings, which has a positive impact on gross margins, and the company is making acquisitions that will allow it to vertically integrate. It sells at a multiple of 15 with a 14% growth rate. "VSI is a buy," said Cramer. GNC is in the penalty box until management can deliver a good quarter.
Cramer took some calls:
J.M. Smucker (SJM) reported a decent quarter, and there is so much consolidation in the sector that Cramer would not sell it.
R.R. Donnelley (RRD): Management is reinventing the company, and Cramer wants to talk to the CEO. "It has come down 20% and has a 6.4% yield. We want to do more work on that."
Avon (AVP): "I don't like it so much. There are still some structural problems there. I don't want to touch it."
CEO Interview: Bill Cobb, H&R Block (NYSE:HRB)
H&R Block (HRB) is the largest tax preparer in the U.S. and reported a 6 cent earnings beat on revenues that rose 16%. The stock rallied 4.6% on a rough day for the market. The company is selling off its internal business bank, a move that gets it out of the bank holding company category; HRB will now be allowed to return more cash to shareholders. The stock rose 6% since Cramer recommended in January. The "layer of complexity" provided by the Affordable Care Act has been a driver of H&R Block's business; "We understand this better than anybody," said CEO Bill Cobb. The company will have a billion dollars in excess capital from the selling off of its business bank and saved cash for a total of $2.2 billion in cash, and it has recently raised the dividend.
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The controlled release of diclofenac sodium (DFNa) from a chitosan-oxidized konjac glucomannan (CTS-OKG) polymer film was studied. Konjac glucomannan (KGM) was initially oxidized by sodium periodate and then cross-linked to CTS via imine bonds (–C=N–) to form the new CTS-OKG copolymer. The DFNa loaded CTS-OKG polymers were characterized by Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffractometry (XRD). Finally, the release profiles of DFNa from the CTS-OKG polymer matrices were evaluated in a simulated gastrointestinal fluid system comprised of two hours in simulated gastric fluid (SGF; pH 1.2) followed by 24 h in simulated intestinal fluid (SIF; pH 7.4). A 1:2:1 (w/w/w) ratio of CTS:OKG:DFNa prepared at room temperature for 3 hours gave the highest % encapsulation efficiency (EE) of 95.6 ± 0.6 and resulted in a minimal release of DFNa (<1% over 2 h) in SGF (pH 1.2) and a significantly improved sustained release in SIF (pH 7.4) with ~6% and 19% release over 8 and 24 h, respectively), some 15- and five-fold lower than that of the two commercial DFNa preparations, Diclosian and Voltaren. This formulation may be used for further study as a long term intestine controlled release drug model (at least 3 days).
Chitosan (CTS) is the deacetylated form of chitin, a natural polymer from the exoskeleton of crustaceans, insects and cell walls of fungi and is as a waste product from marine aquaculture products like prawns/shrimps. CTS has received considerable attention as a functional, sustainably renewable, nontoxic and biodegradable biopolymer with low immunogenicity and bactericidal activity for diverse applications, especially in pharmaceutics, food and cosmetics [
KGM is high-molecular weight, water-soluble, non-ionic and natural polysaccharide [
In this paper, we report on the oxidation of konjac glucomannan (KGM) with periodate to form the oxidized product (OKG) as a macromolecular cross-linking agent for CTS to replace the traditional toxic glutaraldehyde and prepare composite polymer films for controlled release drug delivery.
KGM is a linear random copolymer of β-(1,4) linked
According to the literature [
In the spectrum of the native KGM, the adsorption band at 1723 cm−1 is ascribed to the carbonyl moiety of the acetyl group whilst the intense peak at 1634 cm−1 is attributed to the in-plane deformation of the water molecule [
Once the OKG was successfully prepared, the composite CTS-OKG polymer (1:1 (w/w) ratio CTS:OKG) films were prepared by a Schiff's base cross-linking reaction between the amine groups of CTS and the aldehyde groups of OKG. Representative FT-IR spectra of CTS and a CTS-OKG polymer from a 1:1 (w/w) ratio of CTS:OKG are shown in
In the case of the native CTS, the wide absorption band at 3365 cm−1 is ascribed to the stretching vibration of O–H bonded to N–H, whilst the bands appearing at 1652 cm−1 and 1595 cm−1 are ascribed to NH2 bending vibration mode. From the FT-IR spectra of the 1:1 (w/w) ratio CTS:OKG composite CTS-OKG polymer film, a new peak at about 1720 cm−1, ascribed to the C=N stretching vibration of the imine group of a Schiff base, is observed, whilst the CTS peaks at 1652 cm−1 and 1595 cm−1 and the characteristic OKG hemiacetal structure peak at 881 cm−1 disappear. This confirms the formation of coupling reaction between the –CHO groups of OKG and the NH2 of CTS.
In order to confirm the possibility of a structural change in the encapsulated DFNa in the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer film, its FT-IR spectra was compared to that for the CTS-OKG polymer without DFNa and with DFNa alone. The FT-IR spectra for the 3OKG polymer film (1:2:1 (w/w/w) ratio CTS:OKG:DFNa) is shown in
The FT-IR spectra of the CTS-OKG polymer with a 1:2 (w/w) ratio CTS:OKG seen in
In order to investigate the crystallinity of the composite polymers and the stability of DFNa after loading into the CTS-OKG composite polymers, X-ray diffractograms of the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG composite polymer (1:2:1 (w/w/w) ratio CTS:OKG:DFNa) were compared with those of the CTS, OKG, CTS-OKG composite polymer (1:1 (w/w) ratio CTS:OKG) and DFNa (
As observed, the XRD pattern of CTS presents three major crystalline peaks at a 2θ of 16.72, 19.04 and 20.4°. The OKG exhibited an amorphous structure as no diffraction peak was observed. However, the crystalline peaks of CTS entirely disappeared, and an amorphous state was observed in the CTS-OKG composite polymer, suggesting that the formation of the Schiff's cross-linking structure between the amino groups of CTS and the aldehyde groups of OKG suppresses the crystallization of CTS. Given that the crystal structure of CTS is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the amino groups and hydroxyl groups [
Many sharp peaks were observed in the XRD patterns of DFNa, at a 2θ of 11.22, 15.18, 19.90, 23.46 and 24.42°, which indicate that DFNa is crystalline. When comparing the XRD patterns of the CTS-OKG polymer matrix with that for the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG matrix, the characteristic peaks of DFNa were change to diclofenac acid in the form of
The effects of the varying the CTS:OKG:DFNa weight ratios on the DFNa entrapment efficiency were investigated and the results are shown in
With respect to the weight ratio of CTS to OKG, when the OKG content was increased from 1:0 to 1:2 (CTS:OKG) at a fixed DFNa ratio, the % EE increased in a dose-dependent manner from about 53% to 95%. Thus, although OKG crosslinking of CTS is not required for the encapsulation of DFNa, its presence increases the % EE (and the sustained release rate (data nor shown), and this was probably because the more OKG that was used, the more crosslinking occurred, leading to higher amounts of DFNa being entrapped.
With respect to the proportion (as a (w/w) ratio) of CTS in the formulation, as the CTS content was increased from 0.5:1 to 1:1 (CTS:OKG) with a fixed DFNa ratio, the % EE was increased significantly from about 44% to 73%, but increasing the CTS content further to a 2:1 (w/w) CTS:OKG caused a slight decrease in the % EE from about 73% to 68%. This is consistent with the above results that when the proportion of CTS is more than that for the OKG, the amount of crosslinked sites is lower and hence a lower amount of DFNa is entrapped yielding a lower % EE.
With respect to the weight ratio of DFNa to CTS-OKG, when the DFNa content was increased from 0.5:1 to 1:1 (w/w) DFNa: CTS-OKG, the % EE was increased from about 39% to 73%, but further increasing the DFNa content from 1:1 to 2:1 (w/w) decreased the % EE from about 73% to 39%. This is probably because the excess DFNa relative the amount of CTS-OKG could not be entrapped in the CTS-OKG polymer matrix.
In order to investigate the pH sensitive of the CTS-OKG polymers, the release profile of diclofenac in SGF (pH 1.2) from diclofenac-loaded CTS and CTS-OKG films at 37 ± 2 °C for 24 h were performed. The release profiles are shown in
The cumulative release profiles of DFNa from the CTS and CTS-OKG polymer film revealed that both polymer films can prolong release of diclofenac. After two hours, the release rate of diclofenac from the CTS film is faster than that from the CTS-OKG and significantly different after the sixth hour (about 1% for CTS-OKG and 6% for CTS). The results suggested that the CTS-OKG can more retard the release of diclofenac in SGF than that of CTS film even, the solubility of diclofenac sodium is very low in the acidic condition. This is attributed from the amino groups in the CTS polymer film have been protonated to –NH3+ in the SGF (pH 1.2), resulted in the repulsions between the amino groups and allowed the water molecule to penetrated in the polymer matrix, hence swollen as shown in
In case of the CTS-OKG polymer film, some of amino groups of CTS reacted with aldehyde groups of OKG to give imine bonds, so the amine groups in CTS-OKG polymer film are less than that in the native CTS, consequently, less swollen. Therefore CTS-OKG polymer film can more control the release of DFNa from the polymer film in SGF (pH 1.2) (Shown in
The release profiles of DFNa from the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymers formulated with varying amounts of OKG were evaluated in a crude simulated gastrointestinal system of using a 2 h exposure to simulated gastric fluid (SGF; pH 1.2) followed by 24 h in simulated intestinal fluid (SIF; pH 7.4), all at 37 °C. The results are shown in
The cumulative release profiles of DFNa from encapsulation in the different CTS:OKG (w/w) ratio polymer films revealed a sustained DFNa release profile in all cases. In common, all formulations released almost no DFNa in the SGF (pH 1.2) at less than 1% in 2 h, but the release rates of DFNa from the formulations in SIF (pH 7.4) varied with their CTS:OKG proportions. The formulation without OKG (0OKG) showed by far the fastest DFNa release rate of all the samples, with DFNa release starting within the first hour of exposure to SIF (pH 7.4) and attaining a rate of around 6.2% of the total DFNa level released per hour over the first 8–10 h. A relatively much slower release of DFNa was recorded from the OKG containing composites, with negligible DFNa release in the first two hours at pH 7.4. Thereafter, the order of the DFNa release rate was (highest to lowest) OKG > 1OKG >> 3OKG polymers, with an average DFNa release rate over the 2–8 h period in pH 7.4 of about 3.2%, 2.1% and 0.75% of the total DFNA released per hour, respectively. In the subsequent period of 8–24 h at pH 7.4 (10–26 h total assay time) DFNa was still released from all composites but at a slower rate, and attained approximately 90% total release rate in the OKG free formulation (0OKG) compared to ~60%, 50% and 19% for the 2OKG, 1OKG and 3OKG composites, respectively.
The high OKG proportion (2:1 (w/w) OKG:CTS in 3OKG) in the polymer matrix causes a delay in the kinetics of DFNa release, presumably due to the increased crosslink density that was present. However, that the formulation 2OKG that contains a two-fold higher proportion of OKG than formulation 1OKG gave a slightly higher DFNa release rate might be due to the higher amount of CTS (1:0.5 (w/w) CTS:OKG). In this scenario, the molar excess of then free CTS amine groups remaining in the matrix can form strong hydrogen bonds in the polymeric chains, helping to delay the release rate of the DFNa. These results are consistent with the results obtained when varying the proportion of CTS (section 2.3.2). When the proportion of OKG was higher than that for CTS (1:2 (w/w) ratio of CTS:OKG), the DFNa release profiles may thus be dependent upon the hydrogen bonding between the hydroxyl groups of OKG and the amine groups of CTS.
As mentioned in section 2.3.1, the proportion of OKG in the formulation clearly affected the DFNa release profile. Therefore, the relative proportion of CTS is likely to be an important factor and was investigated. The release profiles of DFNa from the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer formulations with varying amounts of CTS (from 0.5:1 to 2:1 (w/w) CTS:OKG) at a fixed 1:1 (w/w) ratio of OKG:DFNa were evaluated in the same simulated gastrointestinal system (SGF (pH 1.2) for 2 h and then SIF (pH 7.4) for the next 24 h). The results are shown in
As observed before (section 2.3.1), DFNa was hardly released at all from all three DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer composites in the SGF buffer (less than 1% of the total amount of loaded DFNa over the 2 h). In the SIF buffer, the DFNa release rates for the three formulations were either very small (<4%; 1CTS) or negligible (2OKG and 2CTS) in the first two hours, and then showed a relatively slow release of DFNa from the CTS-OKG polymer matrix, in the order of 1CTS > 2OKG >> 2CTS (containing 0.5:1, 1:1 and 2:1 (w/w) ratios of CTS:OKG, respectively) over the next six hours (2–8 h total time in pH 7.4) averaging 7.0%, 4.3% and 1.8%, or 5.8%, 3.8% and 1.3% of the total DFNa released per hour over these 4 and 6 h, respectively. Thereafter, DFNa was still released from all three formulations, with around 78%, 60% and 41% of the total DFNa loaded being released by 24 h in pH 7.4.
The results indicated that the DFNa release rate is affected by the CTS content in the CTS-OKG polymer matrix. A high CTS content causes a delay in the kinetics of DFNa release, because, as the proportion of CTS is increased so is the crosslink density and then also so is the amount of free amine groups for hydrogen bonding with the OKG hydroxyl groups increased.
In the view of the fact that the amount of DFNa in the CTS-OKG polymer may affect its release rate, the release profiles of DFNa from DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer formulations with varying amounts of DFNa from 0.5:1 to 2: 1 (w/w) DFNa:CTS-OKG were evaluated with a 1:1 (w/w) fixed weight ratio of CTS:OKG, using the same simulated gastrointestinal system at 37 °C. The results are shown as the DFNa cumulative release profiles in
As observed before (sections 2.3.1 and 2.3.2), almost no DFNa was released from the three DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymers in the two hours in SGF (<1% total level of loaded DFNa) and in the first two hours in the SIF. Thereafter, DFNa was released at a slow rate from all three CTS-OKG polymer compositions over the next six hours (4–10 h total time), with the rate of DFNa release being related to the amount of DFNa loaded in the composite, in the order (highest to lowest release rate) of 1DFNa > 2OKG > 2DFNa with average release rates over the 6 h from 4 to 10 h total time of approximately 5.7%, 4.0% and 1.7% of the total DFNa loaded per hour for 1DFNa, 2OKG and 2DFNa, respectively, and a total release after 26 h of ~73%, 61% and 43%, respectively.
Thus, OKG as a crosslinking polymer with CTS can control the DFNa release at pH 1.2 to a minimal level over 2 h but maintain a sustained release of DFNa over more than 8 h in pH 7.4 media, releasing from at least 43 to 73% of the loaded dose of DFNa.
Finally, the formulations for each effect that gave the minimum and maximum DFNa release in the SGF (pH 1.2) and SIF (7.4) buffers, respectively, were selected to compare with that for the two commercial DFN drugs (Diclosian and Voltaren tables) in the same mock gastrointestinal system (
In common with the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymers noted before (sections 2.3.1–2.3.3 and
In addition, the release of DFNa from the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG composite polymers is also clearly depended on the pH of the release medium, with essentially no release in the SGF buffer (pH 1.2) over two hours compared to the significant release in the SIF buffer (pH 7.4). Release rates in the SGF were not assayed beyond two hours as the stomach contents are retained in the stomach for about 2 h before passing to the duodenum.
The DFNa release rates are summarized for all composites in
The following materials were obtained from the indicated suppliers and used as received. DFNa was from the Center for Chitin-Chitosan Biomaterial, Thailand. CTS (food grade, deacetylation 90% min., M.W. 50–300 kDa) was obtained from BFM, Bangkok, Thailand. Hydrochloric acid 35%, sodium hydroxide, sodium hydrogen phosphate, potassium chloride, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, potassium periodate and potassium bromide were all from Merck, Germany. Lactic acid and KGM (food grade, % glucomannan >95%, M.W. above 1 × 106) were from Union Chemical, Bangkok, Thailand. Diclofenac and Voltaren commercial DFNa tablets were obtained from Asia pharmaceutical, Bangkok, Thailand and Novartis Co., Ltd. (Thailand).
KGM was oxidized using sodium periodate to OKG as follows. Into 500 mL of 1% (w/v) KGM was introduced 5 g of sodium periodate, and the mixture was stirred vigorously in the dark for 24 h at room temperature. Ethylene glycol (50 mL) was then added to the reaction mixture to reduce any unreacted periodate and stirred for another 2 h. The reacted mixture was then dialyzed against 250 mL of distilled water (dialysis tube, MW cutoff 12 kDa) with several changes of the water over 3 days until the dialysate was free from iodate, as checked with silver nitrate. The oxidized reaction product (OKG) was recovered from the supernatant by precipitation with excess acetone and harvested by filtration three times with resuspension in 50 mL of each time. The samples were dried and stored in vacuum desiccators over silica gel until further use.
To a solution of 1 g of OKG in 10 mL distilled water was added the required quantity of CTS, dissolved in 1% (v/v) lactic acid, to obtain the desired weight ratio of CTS:OKG. Then, the desired amount of DFNa was added into the polymer mixture and stirred vigorously. Finally, the solution mixture of CTS/OKG/DFNa was poured into a plastic tray and air dried. The films were peeled off and randomly punched by paper punch with the punch size of 3/8 inch or 11.1 cm, after that the punched films was pulverized and sieved through the sieve with openings of 1 mm.
The weight ratios of the seven different formulations of the DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer composites used in this study are shown in
To confirm the formation of the cross-linked structure and find the chemical stability of the encapsulated DFNa in the CTS-OKG polymer matrix, the attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectra (FT-IR) of all samples was measured (Nicolet 6700). Various samples were scanned in range between 4000 and 400 cm−1. Spectra were signal averaged over 32 scans with a resolution of 4 cm−1 at room temperature.
Wide-angle XRD patterns of each sample were analyzed using a XRD Rigaku DMAX 2200 Ultima+ diffractrometer, equipped with CuKα target at 40 kV and 30 mA, at a scan rate of 5°/min. The diffraction angle ranged from 2θ = 10° to 50°.
The DFNa release from the polymer films was evaluated in a shaking incubator at 50 rpm and 37 °C. The desired quantity of DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer films (0.1 g) was immersed in 250 mL of release medium comprised of either simulated gastric fluid (SGF, pH 1.2) or simulated intestine fluid (SIF, pH 7.4) as the dissolution media. At scheduled time intervals, 5 mL of solution was withdrawn and an equal volume of the same dissolution medium was added back to maintain a constant volume. The amount of DFNa released from the CTS-OKG polymers was determined by UV-Visible spectrophotometric measurements at 276 nm (Perkin Elmer, Lambda 800, USA) and calculated by reference to the DFNa ncalibration standard curves within the concentration range of 1–10 ppm of
The controlled release of DFNa from CTS-OKG polymers was evaluated in SGF (pH 1.2) for two hours followed by SIF (pH 7.4) for 24 h. The DFNa release properties could be modulated and correlated by varying the proportions of CTS, OKG and DFNa. The 1:2:1 (w/w) ratio of CTS:OKG:DFNa (preparation 3OKG) prepared at room temperature for three hours showed the slowest DFNa release rate and gave the highest % EE, and so may be appropriate to use for further study as a long-term intestine controlled release drug (DFNa) model.
This research was financially supported by the Center of Innovative Nanotechnology (CIN), the Center for Petroleum, Petrochemicals and Advanced Materials, Program of Petrochemistry and Polymer Science, plus the Higher Education Research Promotion and National Research University Project of Thailand, Office of the Higher Education Commission (AS613A). The comments of four anonymous referees are gratefully appreciated. Thanks are also given to Robert Butcher of the PCU, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, for constructive comments and English corrections.
Representative infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) spectra of (
Representative FT-IR spectra of (
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Representative X-ray diffractograms of (
Time-dependent DFNa released from DFNa-loaded CTS and CTS-OKG polymer film in SGF (pH 1.2). Data are shown as the mean ± SD and are derived from three repetitions.
Time-dependent DFNa release from DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer film formulations with varying CTS-OKG (w/w) ratios in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) (pH 1.2) and simulated intestinal fluid (SIF) (pH 7.4). Data are shown as the mean ± SD and are derived from three repetitions.
Time-dependent DFNa release from DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer formulations with varying amounts of CTS:OKG but a fixed 1:1 OKG:DFNa ratio, in SGF (pH 1.2) and SIF (pH 7.4). Data are shown as the mean ± SD and are derived from three repetitions.
Time-dependent DFNa release from CTS-OKG polymers (1:1 (w/w) ratio CTS:OKG formulation) with varying amounts of DFNa when immersed in SGF (pH 1.2) followed by SIF (pH 7.4). Data are shown as the mean ± SD and are derived from three repetitions.
Time-dependent DFNa release from the various vectors in SGF (pH 1.2) and SIF (pH 7.4) at 37 °C. Data are shown as the mean ± SD and are derived from three repetitions.
Formation of a chitosan-oxidized konjac glucomannan (CTS-OKG) polymer film via the Schiff-base reaction and hydrogen bond.
Oxidation reaction of konjac glucomannan (KGM) with NaIO4 to yield Oxidized Konjac Glucomannan (OKG).
CTS polymer film and CTS-OKG polymer film in SGF (pH 1.2).
Compositions of DFNa-loaded CTS-OKG polymer films and the % EE of DFNa in the CTS-OKG polymer films.
|CTS (g)
|OKG (g)
|DFNa (g)
|53.05 ± 0.54
|54.61 ± 0.76
|73.18 ± 0.22
|95.62 ± 0.58
|44.54 ± 0.22
|68.12 ± 0.25
|39.77 ± 0.16
|39.37 ± 0.05
Data are shown as the mean ± SD and are derived from three repetitions.
Summary of the DFNa release kinetics from the different DNFa-loaded CTS-OKG polymers plus the two commercial DFNa preparations. (Neg = neglect).
|CTS:OKG:DFNa (w/w/w)
|Cumulative DFNa release (% total)
|2 h
|2 h
|6 h
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With a few exceptions (hey that lobster thermidor was really bad) we had a good time at dinner from opening night to the final Parade of the Baked Alaska (and for those of you who hate and avoid it, what can I say? We waved our napkins with the best of them.) The waiters were great and always remembered my cappuccino.
We played Team Trivia every day and came-this-close to winning a ball cap. Some of us did that mile walk every day and I tried learning Tai Chi and the Hula - good instructors too. I meant to take the camera class and never got there but maybe next time. We all enjoyed dress-up (the grandchildren too) and looking at others who made the effort. Some pretty tiny dresses on some of those teen aged girls but at least one of us More wasn't complaining...
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Best travel tips from others: using a small transparent shoe bag over the bathroom door for odds and ends, bringing a magnetic white board for the door to leave messages for the rest of the family, and packing the thingy with the extra outlets for our BlackBerries, cameras and razor. That one teeny one at the desk is not enough.
And we will all remember the other passengers: Bathrobe man(never seen in anything else), red sequined ball cap lady (never took it off but made it easy to spot our tour group) and best of all: sleeveless shirt man who always wore the same one every day...unless he had 14 identical ones.
The Captain was memorable for his calm and in control announcements, even the one telling us about the fire....(which fortunately was just a little electric one in the Spa.)Grandson was disappointed he didn't get to get in the lifeboat.
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A Ramble in Oregon's Fall Woods
It'd been awhile since Brad and I had laced up our hiking boots, and autumn is one of the best times to enjoy some great hikes, so off we went.
We decided to hit one of the Columbia Gorge hikes since it isn't too far of a drive from our home in Portland. Selecting Herman Creek, a short drive about 50 minutes away, we packed up the dogs (who are always up for a good long walk) and pointed the car east.
Arriving at the campground sign set near the I-84 freeway, we parked outside the gated area. The trailhead is normally open during the summer (it is located up off the campground), but during the off-season the campground is closed.
A short ½ mile walk uphill on the paved roadway took us to our starting point.
However, along this short section, I was immediately reminded as to why I always wear long pants during the spring, summer and fall when hiking in the Columbia Gorge. Just an arm's length away off the road was some prettily painted red fall foliage. Crimson poison oak dots most of the Columbia Gorge landscape, thriving in the drier meadow-like sunny spots. On a previous hike nearby, I recalled seeing poison oak bushes reaching upwards of five (yes 5) feet in height right next to the trail, and boy was I glad that I was wearing long pants and a long sleeve shirt!!
Once we hit the trailhead, the path itself started angling upwards (most trails in Oregon do) and we hunkered down for a longer hike. It had rained for a few days prior today, and the air itself was still and a bit muggy even though the temperature was cool (around 55 degrees). It immediately made me think of the cloud forest preserves in Costa Rica- muggy but cool, high altitudes.
Today's hike had no particular end destination in mind –we were aiming just to stretch our legs. One stretch of the path skirted a large rock pile of boulders that faced the west side of the Columbia Gorge, and were drenched in moss softening their contours. It almost looked like a jungle. At one point, the jumbled mass had created small cave-like openings. I wondered briefly if there were any wild animals living in there and decided not to stick my head in to investigate!
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The most striking thing about this hike was how ethereally quiet a forest can be. Without a sliver of wind, the air was completely still and I could just hear the sound of my footsteps and breathing. At one point, a raven flew over, croaking. I, a self-confessed bird nerd, croaked back. The bird circled back overhead. In the quiet, I could hear the 'whuff whuff whuff' of the air passing through wing feathers as it flapped fifty feet up. I smiled.
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To share its joy, the Bali Safari and Marine Park is giving back to the community via skill-training programs for local villagers, blood donor campaigns and making contributions to a nearby orphanage.
Skill training sessions were conducted for three villages over a two-week period during November 2013. Senior members of the Park's staff gave operations training and housekeeping courses on food and beverage training to the villagers.
The celebration of the Park's 6th anniversary was preceded by a blood donor drive held among employees of the park on November 6, 2013.
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Not surprisingly, his action has been condemned as treason. Former Howard government minister, Peter Reith, described it as "a gross act of betrayal".
Hamilton-Smith is not the first MP to take such a step, though he is one of the more senior.
In recent times Labor in South Australia has strengthened its position by including in its cabinet not only a Nationals MP, Karlene Maywald, but also an independent Liberal (and former Liberal), Bob Such, and another independent. It has almost become the South Australian way.
Other independents, including Michael Moore in the ACT, have also joined cabinets, in his case the Carnell Liberal government.
Most notably, the Gillard minority government at the federal level was supported by independents with party backgrounds as MPs – former National Rob Oakeshott and former Liberal Peter Slipper – as well as independent Tony Windsor, a one-time Nationals pre-selection candidate.
There are other examples but they have involved swapping to or from a minor party.
In South Australia Labor's Kris Hanna moved to the Greens. Several LNP members have moved to the Palmer United Party in Queensland. Most notably, former Australian Democrats leader Cheryl Kernot switched to Labor.
Such swapping still causes heartache and accusations of betrayal, even though in Kernot's case she resigned her seat and stood for Labor at the next election.
But nothing quite matches swapping sides from one major party to the other.
And, of course, Australian political history has been dotted with party splits, largely in the Labor Party, which have led to MPs, including premiers and prime ministers, crossing en masse from one side to the other. Billy Hughes and Joe Lyons started their parliamentary lives with Labor.
In the 1950s Labor lost federal and state MPs to the new Democratic Labor Party, though these MPs effectively condemned themselves to exile and ultimate defeat rather than the reward of high office. They, like many before and after, were condemned as Labor ''rats'' for deserting their party.
Team loyalty and the alleged crime of defection is not restricted just to party politics. It is society-wide. The awful sectarian tension that blighted Australian society for so long was based on an equally deep divide between varieties of Christianity, Protestantism and Catholicism.
The same is true in sporting competitions, whether the Holden-Ford divide in motor sport or the club loyalties in football codes.
If anything matches the intensity of the party divide between Liberal and Labor in South Australia, for instance, it is the dislike, bordering sometimes on apparent hatred, between supporters of Port Adelaide Power and the Adelaide Crows. Many of these tensions, as in politics, are overlaid by social class, geography and educational difference, but some have no basis at all.
Alleged deserters in politics, sport and religion are often vilified because they are a threat to a system that is based on exaggerating the differences between the two sides.
In politics it is even argued that the policy differences between the major parties have declined in recent years. These claims of policy convergence are exaggerated, but it is true that social background differences have narrowed and market economics has captured both sides.
Extreme party discipline reinforces the differences in parliament. Labor MPs take a pledge of solidarity and Liberals behave as though they had.
They vilify each other and punish any MP who has the temerity to cross the floor on legislation. The punishment may be subtle. Even when these MPs are not threatened with dis-endorsement they are regarded as not being team players and often passed over for promotion to ministerial ranks.
Hamilton-Smith's defection after 17 years should be seen in this light.
Rather than recognising what parties and individuals have in common, party politics is based on competition rather than consensus. It has its origins in human psychology rather than philosophy. Adversarial politics, which sees no good in the other side, is encouraged by a news media that invariably emphasises disagreement over co-operation.
Reith went on to allege that the Hamilton-Smith case "revealed that some politicians barely know the difference between Liberal and Labor".
He is blind to the fact that some of these differences are exaggerated, even manufactured. There is overlap between the major political parties and some individuals would feel comfortable enough on the other side, though they dare not even whisper it. All parties are a mixture of moderate pragmatists and hard-line ideologues who police the boundaries.
In any individual case of defection, motivation will vary. Personal advancement will mix with principle. Careerism will jostle with the common good. Opposition is the worst place to be in politics so the promise of a cabinet position will be as attractive as the promise of a premiership to a football player who has spent their career in a bottom team.
But the wider picture is more important. The South Australian cabinet will probably be stronger with Hamilton-Smith's inclusion if he can assimilate to a new culture. Furthermore, the weaknesses of adversarial politics and the often manufactured gulf between parties need continued questioning.
John Warhurst is an emeritus professor of political science at the Australian National University. An earlier version of this article appeared in The Conversation.


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Campus Programs
Campus Recreation
In-Touch Hotline
Midwest AIDS Training and Education Centre
Gender and Sexuality Center
Office of Women's Affairs
Student Handbook
Student Health Insurance/Campus Care
UIC Office of Career Services
UIC Counseling Center
UIC Family Medicine
UIC Medical Center
UIC Police
The sexually well person accepts his or her sexual orientation, engages in sexual relationships that are consistent with his or her values and development, and refrains from using sex to manipulate or influence others. In addition, s/he minimizes unwanted consequences through communication and protection.
Many of us have reached the age where sex is part of our lives and its important for us to engage in it safely. However, that doesnt always happen and some of these sites help you get back on the right track and find centers that suit to your sexuality needs.
Wellness Center - The Wellness Center is your one stop for
safe sex resources, including brochures and free condoms. Staff and peer
educators are also available to answer any of your questions, in group presentations
or individual consultations.
Family Medicine - Students enrolled UIC have access to a wide range of services including early treatment of illness and injury, prevention, nutrition education, health promotion/outreach services.
Office of Womens Affairs - The OWA is your campus resource for information on regarding sexual harassment and assault and provides individual consultations. The Office of Women's Affairs also provides a safe place for women to relax and for small meetings. The resource center has a variety of books on a wide range of topics of interest to women.
Campus Advocacy Network - CAN provides crisis support and advocacy to help both men and women who are victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, hate crimes and stalking. They are there every step of the way to assure that you are safe.
Gender and Sexuality Center - Dedicated to teaching, researching, serving, and caring for LGBTQA communities, the Gender & Sexuality Center provides knowledge and educational resources to combat prejudice, misunderstanding, and misinformation about issues of gender identity and sexual/affectional orientation.
Parenthood - Planned Parenthood of the Chicago Area provides
reproductive health services, safer sex information, and abortion services.
Howard Brown Health Center - HBHC serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community through clinical, educational and social services. HIV/STI testing and counseling are among the many services they provide.
The Cradle - The Cradle is a domestic and international adoption agency that helps you decide if adoption is right for you and guides you through the adoption process.
STI Testing Centers Look here for free and low cost STI centers near you.
The Core Center - The Core Center offers HIV testing and counseling, among other services. Call 312-572-4500 or visit the site above for more information.
The Female Health Company
Sexuality Information and Education Council
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center
National Minority AIDS Council
The physically well person eats when hungry and selects a varied and nutritionally balanced diet. S/he also gets an adequate amount of sleep, engages in moderate to vigorous exercise 3-5 times a week, gets routine medical check-ups appropriate to his or her age and risk factors, and takes safety precautions.
Getting sick is a pain in the neck but thats not the only kind of physical wellness we mean. We care about your safety and your physical needs. Your physical wellness depends greatly on what you put in your body rather than what you do with your body. So try to stay away from alcohol and drugs and use these sites to get as physically fit as you can.
Center - The Wellness Center has many brochures and books to
help you get physically fit. We also have group presentations and individual
consultations to help you getting into shape.
Family Medicine - Student Health provides basic preventative healthcare and treatments at no or minimal costs. Family Medicine is the campus doctor.
UIC Campus Recreation - Student Recreation Facility (East Campus) and the Sport and Fitness Center (West Campus) provide students with exercise equipment, group fitness classes, intramural sports, and personal training. SRF also has a pool and a climbing wall.
UIC Police - The UIC Police works with the Chicago Police Department and has the ability to make arrests and overview the campus grounds. The Red Car transports faculty and students after hours and Student Patrol can escort you where needed.
Disability Resource Center - The Disability Resource Center facilitates access for students through consultation with faculty and campus departments, and the provision of reasonable accommodations.
UIC Medical Center - Doctors are at your service for primary, specialty, and emergency care. UIC Medical Center is one of the best teaching and research hospitals in Illinois
The Nutrition and Wellness Center - Located on West Campus, this center has specialized services that include diabetes care, smoking cessation, and weight loss programs.
Anonymous - AA provides a forum for men and women to overcome
alcoholism and confidentially share their problems and solutions with each
Narcotics Anonymous - NA is a 12 step program that helps men and women work together to overcome their drug addiction. A 24 hour hotline is also available.
The Bacchus Network
Connecticut Clearinghouse
Phoenix House Facts on Tap
The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
College Drinking, Changing the Future
Students Against Destructive Decisions
MedlinePlus Club Drugs
Cancer Society - Educate yourself about the varying cancers
and find out how to help fight for the cure.
American Lung Association
American Cancer Society Guide
to Quit Smoking -
US National Library of Medicine Smoking Cessation Resources
American Heart Association
Skin Cancer Foundation
National Cancer Institute
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Dietetic Association - Check out the ADA webpage for nutritious
information and new findings for maintaining a healthy diet.
National Eating Disorders Association - Eating disorders are illnesses that affect both men and women. NEDA helps you gain strength and find treatment to fight eating related problems.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Information on Fad Diets
Nutrition Information
USDA Food and Information Center
FDA Tattoo and Permanent Makeup
Sun Protection
The environmentally well person recognizes the earth's preciousness, and strives to minimize wasteful consumption or unnecessary destruction of animals, plant, elements or energy. S/he engages in recycling and conservation, protects natural resources, and strives for living spaces free of health hazards. An environmentally well person also is concerned with personal safety and is aware of his/her surroundings.
Im sure everyone has heard of global warming and renewable resources and the truth is that the earth is changing and those resources may not be as renewable as we once thought. Its up to you to keep our earth clean and pollutant free. Buy products that are energy friendly, kick that smoking habit and dont forget to recycle that water bottle youre drinking from.
Center - The Wellness Center has books and brochures about
the environment and how you can be more eco-friendly.
UIC Recycling Program
UIC Office if Sustainability -
Did you know that your electronics use energy even when they are not in
use? Unplug small appliances to save a bundle on energy costs.
Environmental Protection Agency - The EPA studies and informs the public on issues ranging from asbestos to volcanoes. Visit the website to learn more about their efforts to create a safer environment for all.
Energy Star - Energy Star products use less energy and are cleaner for our air, water, and soil. Find out ways you can save energy and reduce pollution.
Clean Air Council - The state of Illinois already went smoke-free; see what else the council is doing to ensure clean air for us to breathe.
American Water and Energy Savers - Water isnt as renewable as we once believed. Learn ways to reduce your water use and how you can cut down on energy bills.
Chicago Recycling Coalition - Find out where and how to recycle in Chicago. Remember, the UIC campus recycles, just find the correct bin and recycle paper, glass, and plastic.
The emotionally well person is able to appropriately express and manage the entire range of feelings, including anger, fear, happiness and sadness. S/he possesses high self-esteem, a sense of humor, and positive body image. This person also seeks support from a mental health professional when needed.
It is important to maintain emotional wellness at all times. Ways to maintain emotional balance include building confidence, reducing and managing stress, eating right, exercising, getting involved, sharing a problem with others, and making time for yourself and friends. Below are various website with great information on achieving balance, as well as seeking assistance.
Center The Wellness Center offers individual consultations
to discuss your emotional needs. The center also has brochures and books
available to address your specific needs.
Campus Recreations Exercise can help you reduce stress and enjoy life. Check out Campus recreation for options on how to stay physically fit, which include aquatics, rock climbing, and group fitness classes.
Counseling Center Staff from the Counseling Center are available to consult with faculty, staff, or students about the mental health needs of students or employees. When personal problems, career questions, or relationship issues interfere, Counseling Services staff are prepared to help students attain their personal and academic goals.
In Touch Crisis Hotline Sharing a problem with others may help you find a solution and will make you feel less isolated.
Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services Being involved in community gives a sense of purpose and satisfaction that paid work cannot. SLDVS provides many options for volunteering and getting involved on and off campus.
Gender and Sexuality Center - The center offers consultation to students, faculty or staff about personal issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity concerns. Resources in the Rainbow Resource that include books, videos, a vertical file, and other references
Office of Womens Affairs - The center offers individual consultations on issues such as sexual harassment and sexual health. The resource center has a variety of books on a wide range of topics of interest to women.
The following websites offer material and information on managing
emotional wellness.
and Suicide Prevention Information-
National Association for Self-Esteem
National Institute of Mental Health
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
American Institute of Stress
The occupationally well person fulfills a socially defined role that is both stimulating and inherently rewarding. S/he chooses a role (or several roles) that are consistent with beliefs, goals, lifestyle, personality and values.
To achieve occupational wellness you need to find a balance between work and other obligations. To help you find that balance here are some resources.
Center The center offers services such as individual consultations,
group workshops, brochures, and books to help you achieve occupational wellness.
Office of Career Services -The office helps students with the process of self-assessment, career planning and preparation in order to facilitate lifetime career development and success.
Student Employment Finding a job on campus may be a good way to achieve balance between work and school. Visit online or stop by to find job opportunities on or around campus.
Employee Assistance Services The Employee Assistance Service (EAS) provides free, professional, confidential assessments, short-term counseling referrals, and follow-up for UIC employees and their families. For more information, call Human Resources at 996-3588 or visit website.
The socially well person has a network of friends and family to whom s/he can turn to for support, validation and sharing of life experiences. These relationships are based on interdependence (rather than codependence), mutual trust and respect, equity of power and cultural competence.
Being social active does not mean going to the hottest party every weekend. Here at UIC there is a plethora of organizations to choose from and be social on campus! Joining a club or group activity helps break the monotony of school related coursework. You get a chance to meet other students who share the same interests and form a social network. Besides the campus there are great places right here in the City where you could enjoy all the sites and sounds of Chicago!
Programs The best place to start about activities happening
on and around campus is at the Campus Programs website. It has a great events
calendar and links to different organizations on campus.
Student Organizations Check out the student organizations on both East and West campuses! East Side
West Side
Greek Life - UIC is also home to numerous Fraternities and Sororities. Choose ones that fit your major, ethnicity, etc.
Campus Recreation - The gym has a great new building that is home to many activities! Go rock climbing or have a pool party with friends! They also offer group classes and personal training sessions! Or maybe you might enjoy playing Intramural Sports. The website has more information on all the services offered.
Flames Sports - UIC has great sports teams! All games are free to UIC students so invite your roommates or classmates to catch a game!
UIC Pavilion - UIC is home to one of the biggest concert arenas in the state. The UIC Pavilion welcomes sports teams, rock bands, hip hop stars and more! Watch your favorite band or check out a brand new style. Check out the events calendar to see the schedule of artists.
Along with campus events, just being steps away from Downtown offers students a great outlet to explore and take a break from school. Go to museums, galleries or watch a play at the many theaters. Visit the Chicago tourism website (www.choosechicago.com) to gain more information on this wonderful city. Being socially active helps achieve overall wellness and sets a good balance to your academic load.
The intellectually well person values education and engages in lifelong learning, and pursues activities that increase knowledge, develop moral reasoning, foster critical thinking and expand worldviews. In addition, s/he appreciates the fine arts, and values intuition, empathy and understanding as forms of knowing.
Intellectual Wellness is an important part of a college students life. You are constantly trying to maintain good grades and stay on top of all your coursework. UIC offers many resources to help you achieve the grades you deserve.
Center The Wellness Center has workshops throughout the semester
relating to academic life so stop by the website and see if we are hosting
a workshop for you!
Academic Center for Excellence ACE is an excellent source for students. This academic support program helps students reach their goals through guidance on various facets of a students academic life. They can help from test anxiety to learning how to properly student.
The African American Academic Network - AAAN is geared to helping students adjust to their new college lifestyle. AAAN offers scholarships, tutoring, events, etc that help students in many areas.
Native American Support Program - The center offers advising on admission, tutoring, degree requirements, etc. Contact them to set up appointments.
TRIO/Educational Opportunity Outreach Programs - The programs helps first generation college students, low-income students, or students with disabilities. They offer advising and different workshops to help build appropriate skills.
The UIC Honors College - The college offers free tutoring. Make an appointment and get help with any subject or course.
UIC Writing Center - The center is a great free resource to students. The center offers peer tutoring in writing papers for any discipline and course. Contact them to help jumpstart your paper or edit the final copy!
Another great resource is your college advisors. Make an appointment with them and they can also discuss options to help with your concerns.
The spiritually well person seeks meaning and purpose in human existence. S/he develops an appreciation for the depth and expanse of life and the natural forces that exist in the universe.
An important part of achieving overall wellness is keeping in touch with your spiritual side. Spiritual wellness encompasses having peace mind, body and soul. There are several resources on campus to help you achieve Spiritual wellness!
Center - Stop by the Wellness Center to check out our resource
library which has numerous books for your spiritual needs!
Agape House - The Agape House is a community of students, staff and faculty from UIC that gather together to learn, share and grow in the faith journey. Rooted in the Christian tradition, groups share lives and faith together through worship, fellowship, study, and service.
Newman Catholic Student Center is located at 700 S. Morgan St., behind BSB, and is a great place to study, pray, or hang out. You can also reach the Center at 312-226-1880.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - IVCF is an inter-denominational group open to UIC students and faculty interested in learning about and participating in God's work on campus, in the world, and in our personal lives.
The William & Mildred Levine Hillel Center - The center was established to engage Jewish students of diverse backgrounds in the Jewish community and empower them to affirm their Jewish identity for the present and future.
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A poikilotherm is a "cold-blooded" animal, i.e., an animal whose body temperature fluctuates with that of the environment. Fish, reptiles, and amphibians are poikilotherms. Because these creatures cannot maintain a constant body temperature, in the way that homeotherms (warm-blooded animals) can, they are greatly affected by climatic changes.
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