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Timmermanstraat 10a - Chaumière
This cute cottage, decorated in 1970s style, is conveniently located in the centre of Zoutelande. In a side street just off the main shopping street are you anywhere near. The distance to the city center is only 50 metres, 100 metres to the supermarket, 200 metres to the sandy beach and the sea. The village and the beach are South-facing and have the most hours of sunshine. They call it here
"the "Zeeland-Rivièra"!
The cottage is simply furnished, a sofa, extendable dining table, kitchen with all necessary crockery and cutlery. Radio and t.v. is of course also included. In addition there is a separate room with sink, toilet and shower.
The two bedrooms are located upstairs. The first room has a double bed of 140 * 200 cm. The other room contains 2 single beds 90 * 200 cm plus a baby's bed.
Bed linen is not included, with the exception of duvets.
The cottage, built behind a private home in a large garden, where peace and quiet prevails. The garden has several terraces and there is plenty of place for kids to play. In the garden you find a little vegetable and fruits of the season. You are free to use. Enjoy a delicious breakfast or have a nice drink under the covered patio.
A simple and very cozy and comfortable stay.
-living room
-bathroom with shower, sink and toilet
-central heating
-double bedroom
-bedroom with 2 single beds
-baby crib
-outdoor chairs-tables-parasols
-fruit and vegetables from the garden
-changing day high season: Friday
-pets are not allowed
-free parking in the village
additional costs:
-tourist tax: 1,25 euro per person per night
-cleaning fee: 30 euro on departure
-rental prices include gas-electricity and water consumption
Rental prices per week:
€ 260,= 18-03-2016 till 01-04-2016
€ 300,= 29-04-2016 till 24-06-2016
€ 450,= 24-06-2016 till 02-09-2016
€ 250,= 07-10-2016 till 27-10-2016
€ 300,= 18-12-2016 till 07-01-2017
€ 225,= other periods
2nd week 5% discount
- price indication: €250,00 tot €420,00 par semaine.
- Max. 4 personen.
- Distance to the beach: ±200 mètre.
- Distance to the city centre: ±50 mètre.
- Internet WiFi gratuit.
- Les animaux domestiques ne sont pas admis.
- Non fumeur.
Mevr. G. Morrien
Timmermanstraat 10, Zoutelande
mob. +31 630 088 831
mail. E-mail


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jul 5, 1994
|Filing date
|Nov 22, 1993
|Priority date
|Nov 22, 1993
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Elio A. Mariani, William J. Skudera, Jr.
|Original Assignee
|The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Army
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (18), Referenced by (86), Classifications (16), Legal Events (9)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The invention described herein may be manufactured, used and licensed by or for the Government of the United States without the payment to us of any royalty thereon.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to sensors for chemical vapor detection using a surface acoustic wave (SAW) array that provides a means for simultaneously detecting several chemical agents. The array is preferably in a miniature configuration which is suitable for wearing on a person's wrist or arm.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It has long been desired to provide a low cost, miniature sensor for the simultaneous detection of multiple chemical agents. U.S. Pat. No. 5,235,235 pertains to multiple-frequency acoustic wave devices for chemical sensing and materials characterization in both gas and liquid phases. A chemical sensor includes two or more pairs of interdigital electrodes having different periodicities. The electrodes are patterned on a surface of a piezoelectric substrate. Each pair of electrodes may launch and receive various acoustic waves, including a surface acoustic wave. The frequencies associated with each are functions of the transducer periodicity as well as the velocity of the particular acoustic wave in the chosen substrate material. An acoustic wave interaction region exists between each pair of electrodes. Circuitry is used to launch, receive, and monitor the propagation characteristics of the acoustic waves and may be configured in an intermittent measurement fashion or in a continuous measurement fashion. Perturbations to the acoustic wave velocity and attenuation are recorded at several frequencies and provide the sensor response. U.S. Pat. No. 5,151,110 relates to a selective chemical sensor for selective detection of chemical entities even at the nanogram level. The sensor comprises a piezoelectric substrate capable of detecting mass changes resulting from adsorption of material thereon and a coating applied to the substrate, which selectively sorbs chemical entities of a size smaller than a preselected magnitude. U.S. Pat. No. 5,130,257 discloses a sensor suitable for use as a viscosity sensor, a chemically selective sensor, or a chemically specific sensor. The sensor is a surface transverse wave device that includes a binding layer selected to bind to the solute to be measured. This binding layer can be an antibody so that the sensor detects a particular antigen. U.S. Pat. No. 4,932,255 discloses flow sensing using surface acoustic waves. A sensor employs a SAW oscillator heated above the ambient by converting RF energy to heat via acoustic dissipation in energy absorbers located outside the path of propagation. The device is used to measure fluid flow, where fluid is directed across the SAW delay line lowering the substrate temperature which is elevated by the heat generating energy absorbers outside the propagation path. The temperature reduction changes the oscillator frequency which is indicative of the gas velocity. In operation, gases are passed across the top of the delay-line while liquids are passed across the bottom of the delay-line in a back-side sensing operation. To measure gas or vapor contaminants, chemically sensitive coatings placed on the substrate in the propagation path can be used to sense contaminants in a gas flowing over the substrate. U.S. Pat. No. 4,759,210 relates to an apparatus and method of monitoring a gas by simultaneously flowing the gas through means for trapping gaseous species. Each of the trapping means is selective in trapping gaseous species and differs from the selectivity of the others. Each is subjected to conditions to effect release of any gaseous species trapped while maintaining the other means in a condition suitable for selective trapping of gaseous species. The gas issuing from the trapping means is contacted with means for sensing gaseous species. Each sensing means is adapted so that its selectivity to sensing gaseous species differs from such selectivity of the other sensing means.
In contrast to the above, the inventive SAW based chemical multisensor array provides a low cost, miniature configuration for the detection of several chemical agents simultaneously. By using the multichannel SAW device in combination with a simple read-out circuit, detection of a particular chemical agent or agents is indicated.
The invention provides a surface acoustic wave, multi-channel sensor which comprises a piezoelectric substrate and a bidirectional surface acoustic wave transducer disposed on the substrate. It has a plurality of pairs of acoustic sensing and reference channels with each pair member being substantially identical to its corresponding other pair member. The sensing channels are sequentially disposed on the substrate in juxtaposition with one side of the transducer and the reference channels are sequentially disposed on the substrate in juxtaposition with the other side of the transducer. Each respective sensing channel and reference channel pair sequentially comprise a thin film whose composition is capable of absorbing a chemical vapor to be monitored, and a metallic surface acoustic wave grating reflector capable of receiving incident surface acoustic waves transmitted by the transducer through the thin film and reflecting them back again into the thin film to the transducer. For each channel pair, the reflector grating and thin film is spaced equidistantly from the center line of the bidirectional transducer such that each respective sensing channel and reference channel pair is a mirror image of the other. An acoustic absorber is disposed on the substrate between each sensing channel and each reference channel. Means are provided for protecting each of the reference channels from ambient conditions and simultaneously exposing each of the sensing channels to ambient conditions. Means are also provided for applying an RF signal to the transducer which causes the propagation of an acoustic signal into each of the sensing channels and reference channels. Means are still further provided for detecting output signals from the transducer.
The invention also provides a method for detecting chemical contamination which comprises the steps of providing the above described surface acoustic wave, multi-channel sensor; applying an RF signal to the transducer and causing the radiation of an acoustic signal into each of the sensing channels and reference channels; and detecting and comparing output signals from the transducer.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic (not to scale) representation of a surface acoustic wave (SAW) multi-channel sensor array.
FIG. 2 shows a graph of delayed coherent output signals with no detected channel.
FIG. 3 shows a graph of delayed out of phase output signals with no detected channel.
FIG. 4 shows a graph of delayed coherent output signals with detection at T2.
FIG. 5 shows a graph of delayed out of phase signals with detection at T2.
FIG. 6 shows a detector circuit useful for the invention.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a surface acoustic wave (SAW) multi-channel sensor array. It is noted that FIG. 1 is not drawn to scale. The particular dimensions such as length, width and spacing of the various elements have been exaggerated for purposes of illustration. It is shown to have n-channels arranged on both sides of a single, bidirectional, segmented SAW transducer. The sensor is composed of a substrate 2 of a piezoelectric material. Such piezoelectric materials non-exclusively include polished quartz, lithium niobate, and lithium tantalate, among others. The dimensions of the substrate typically range from about 0.25 to about 2 inches in length and width and from about 0.01 to about 0.03 inch in thickness. Disposed on the surface of the substrate is a SAW transducer which is composed of a pair of summing bus bars 4 and 6 separated by an electrode array 8. The spacing between adjacent interdigitated fingers of the electrode array is a quarter of the wavelength of the applied acoustic wave λa. Bus bars 4 and 6 as well as array 8 are composed of a thin layer of a metal having a thickness of from about 500 to about 2,000 angstroms. It is preferably composed of a metal such as aluminum, gold or aluminum alloyed with a small amount of copper. These can be formed by vapor depositing the metal layer and patterning by photolithographic imaging and etching techniques which are well known to those skilled in the art. Bus bar 4 is provided with an input terminal suitable for receiving RF excitation pulses and an output terminal suitable for cooperating with a detector circuit as will be hereinafter described. Bus bar 6 is grounded. Each side of the transducer is provided with a series of n-channels, each having a sensing portion and a reference portion. Each channel is composed of a pair of polymeric films 10, 12, 14 and 16 whose composition is tailored to absorb a particular chemical vapor whose presence is to be monitored. Such polymeric films may be composed of such exemplary materials as poly(epichlorohydrin), polyisobutylene and fluoropolyols, the latter of which is sensitive to organophosphorus gas such as mustard gas. Such polymeric films may be airbrush deposited onto the substrate in close proximity to the transducer. It is important that the dimensions of the polymeric film be carefully controlled since such regulate sensor performance. The polymeric films typically have an approximate length and width of from about 0.01 to about 1.0 inch, or preferably from about 0.1 to about 0.25 inch, although they can be slightly shorter or longer., Their preferred thickness ranges from about 2,000 to about 6,000 angstroms. The thickness of the film can be controlled by measuring the response frequency with the SAW device. The exact length of the chemically absorbing film controls whether the reflected waves to be compared are in phase or out of phase.
Also deposited on the substrate are series of reflective gratings 18, 20, 22 and 24 which serve to reflect the acoustic waves propagated by the transducer on the piezoelectric material. Such gratings comprise a series of metal lines made of the same material as the bus bars 4 and 6 as well as electrode array 8, and are usually formed simultaneously therewith by the same deposition and photoetching process. The center to center spaces between each of the metal lines of the reflective gratings are one-half the wavelength of the applied acoustic wave as shown in FIG. 1 for one of the gratings. Separating each channel is a stripe of an acoustically absorbing material 26. Such absorbing material may be a substance such as rubber, silicone, room temperature vulcanizable material (RTV) or the like. The thickness of the acoustic absorber stripe is not critical and can typically be applied with a syringe or the like. Its purpose is to provide acoustic insulation between each channel and to prevent interference between channels where one does not want crosstalk. The arrow paths indicated at each channel represent the acoustic propagation track for that channel. The incident acoustic wave is generated by the transducer and each reflected wave is produced by the reflective gratings. The mirror image reference and sensing channels are initially calibrated to provide the same output signal for the uncontaminated polymeric film material. The reference channels on the right side are shielded from possible contamination while the sensing channels on the left side are exposed to the ambient condition to be monitored. In the preferred embodiment, each channel operates at the same RF frequency, although they may optionally operate at different frequencies. A preferred operating range is from about 100 to about 1,000 megahertz. Each has a unique path length and corresponding delay time. The sensor array uses alternate channels, that is, alternate segments of the SAW transducer in order to provide channel isolation. Each operational channel has a pair of essentially identical, selectively absorbing thin films, followed by a metallic SAW grating reflector. Each combination of reflector grating and absorbing film is spaced equidistantly from the center line of the bidirectional SAW transducer such that each half of the channel is a mirror image of the other. Preferably, the reflective gratings use the same metallization and thickness as the SAW transducer. Acoustic power in the alternate inactive channels is absorbed using an appropriate material as mentioned above. The multi-sensor array has a right and left grouping of channels such that one group acts as reference channels and the other as sensing channels. Each channel is designed to react to a specific chemical agent by means of the selected thin film polymer coatings for the acoustic vapor sensing function.
Before any channel is exposed to chemical contamination, each channel within the sensor array operates as follows. An input RF pulse excites the SAW transducer, which then generates an acoustic signal into all channels. These signals propagate through the thin film polymer areas and are then reflected by the gratings at the end of each channel. In one embodiment of the invention, these reflected signals are designed to remain electrically in-phase at the transducer output. That is, they add coherently. The output signals are distinguished from each other and the input signals by their position in time. Any subsequent reflections resulting from multiple reflections are greatly attenuated and can be ignored. Since each channel has a different delay time, the output signals emerge as a time ordered sequence of pulses but with only slightly attenuated amplitudes to account for propagation loss. The longer the travelled path, the greater the loss. The output pulses can be arranged to emerge, for example, in one microsecond intervals. However, all output signals would have an amplitude above a certain threshold (dotted line) as shown in FIG. 2. It should be noted that the length of the thin film polymer can be adjusted in each channel to maintain phase coherence. Alternatively, the reflected signals from the right and left side of each channel can be designed to be out of phase by 180� and cancel yielding little or no output. In this case, there would be no detectable signal above some established threshold (dotted line), as shown in FIG. 3. Any small phase adjustment in the propagation paths can be achieved by small changes in the length of the thin film polymers. Any particular sensing channel reacts selectively to a certain chemical agent on the sensing channel side since it is exposed to possible contamination, while the reference side is protected and unaffected. In addition, more than one sensing channel can be made to react, thereby providing multiple sensor capabilities. The sorption of the chemical agent by the thin film polymers while in the gas phase causes a change in the acoustic velocity due to a change in mass loading. This velocity change in the sensing channel alters the previously established phase conditions. As a result, for the case of the in-phase condition, the reflected signals in a given channel is disrupted and the output signal associated with that case will be spread and reduced in amplitude. This reduced output signal corresponds to a particular slot time and indicates detection of a specific chemical agent in that channel. Thus the signal, T2, is below the indicated threshold level (dotted line) and is distinguishable from all others as seen in FIG. 4. In the out of phase case shown in FIG. 5, the phase condition is again disrupted by a change in the acoustic velocity due to the sorption of a chemical agent. Therefore the reflected signals from the opposite sides of the channels no longer cancel and the output signal level increases above the established threshold (dotted line). The high level signal distinguishes the detection channel in this case. Once the output signals from the SAW multichannel chemical sensor are generated, a relatively simple circuit can be used to indicate the channel outputs. Using the circuit shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to complete the detection process to complement the detection function for the in-phase case. FIG. 6 shows a SAW sensor which is activated by an RF input pulse. The output signals S1, S2 . . . are applied to comparators C1, C2 . . . The original input RF pulse is treated by variable attenuators VA1, VA2 . . . to establish a relative amplitude level and delay lines DL1, DL2 . . . which adjust the time delay in parallel branches of the comparator circuit to yield signal S1', S2' . . . The delay lines delay the signal for from about 0.5 to about 2 microseconds. The delay lines are typically formed on the same substrate as the SAW device and are composed of the same metallic material as the SAW device etched onto the substrate. In the alternative, the RF signal can be converted into a video output and then commonly available video delays lines can be employed. When a signal such as S1 equals its corresponding S1', the comparator output is negative and the latching switch SW1 is in the "off" position. When a signal such as S2 is less than S2', the comparator is non-zero and its respective latching switch SW2 is in the "on" position which turns on the light emitting diode. Battery power is shared for all LED circuits and the balance of the system.
In operation, a RF pulse is applied to the SAW input transducer which generates acoustic waves. These waves traverse through the polymeric film materials and are reflected back by the reflective gratings. The reflected waves from the sensing and reference channels are compared to a threshold detection level in the detection circuit. If the chemical vapor being monitored is absent, the waves travel through the corresponding polymeric films in the given channel at the same velocity and a comparison of the reflected waves will indicate a zero velocity difference, or no contamination. If however, the chemical vapor is present, it will react with the polymeric film, the waves travel through the corresponding polymeric films in the given sensing and reference channels at a different velocity and a comparison of the reflected waves will indicate a non-zero velocity difference, or the presence of contamination. As can be seen in FIG. 1, each channel has a different path length and hence the wave travel time for each channel is different and distinct. Therefore several channels can be monitored with a single transducer output since each channel can be distinguished by the timing of its output signal.
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I think the Pats lost to the Bucs in 2000.
No announcement yet.
The Farce Continues: 'Spygate' reopens?
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its about $9 in Germany...and we have the autobahn!
I don't think anymore punishment can hurt the pats more than the giant * next to all their titles.
Originally posted by Bengals78 View PostWhat raises most of the curiosity is why did Goodell destroy the tapes?
I think that leads a lot of ppl to believing he is hiding something
"The Pats were stealing signals. Nothing new there....EVERYBODY steals signals. Except the Pats were using a video camera, even after I sent out a memo reminding everyone that cameras were prohibited. Smug little pricks. Okay, I'll fine them $750,000...and I'll even take away their first round pick, for good measure.
"Well, now that that's taken care of.... (presses button on intercom) Mildred, could you ask the cleaning crew to pick up this box of old videotapes? Thanks....."
The more Arlen Specter tries to beat this dead horse the more obvious it becomes that he has a alternative motive fueled by Comcast aimed to blemish the NFL's reputation. The fact he wants a mitchell report like investigation into this is ridiculous, just let it go Specter.
Walsh To Appear On HBO
By DAVID HEUSCHKEL | The Hartford Courant 10:27 PM EDT, May 14, 2008
Former Patriots employee Matt Walsh did an interview with Andrea Kremer that will air on HBO's "Real Sports" Friday at 8 p.m.
Walsh received no compensation for the one-time interview, HBO spokesman Raymond Stallone said.
Among the topics that Walsh talked about was his knowledge of and participation in the video spying/signal stealing operation, which he said began at the top levels of the coaching staff and extended to the team itself.
Walsh, who worked as a video assistant for the Patriots, recalled a conversation he had with a player on the team after the 2000 season opener against Tampa Bay.
"I had spoken with one of our quarterbacks, uh, that said, he was called into Coach [Bill] Belichick's office shortly before the Tampa Bay game," Walsh said. "In the office was Ernie Adams, Charlie Weis, and Coach Belichick. They closed the door, Charlie said to him, 'You know, we've got tape of the Buccaneers' coaches defensive signals. What we're going to do is have you learn this, then we're going to have you next to Charlie on the sideline, when he's calling in the play to Drew [Bledsoe, the starting quarterback], over the coach-to-quarterback communication system. Drew's got the, the earpiece in the helmet, and you're going to tell Charlie the defense that's being called, and we're going to relay the information, or use that in calling the ball into Drew.' Um, the quarterback, you know, later told me that within two to three seconds when [Tampa Bay defensive coordinator] Monte Kiffin sent a play call into [Tampa Bay safety] John Lynch, Drew Bledsoe had it in his helmet."
The Patriots lost the game, 21-16. But Walsh said the Patriots quarterback told him that the spying yielded remarkable success.
"One of the quarterbacks told me, he said, probably about 75 percent of the time Tampa Bay ran the defense that we thought they were going to run," Walsh said.
Originally posted by Turtlepower View PostI don't care anymore. Simple as that. No more punishment will happen and the Pats lost a 1st round draft pick. That's all folks.The pain fades and the good memories will remain.
Originally posted by cowboyz View Posti just want the commish to force belicheat to give an official apology and show contrition like he does to all the players. belicheat has pretty much been able to operate without remorse, what kind of message does that send?


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I can't seem to get this page out of my mind. I wonder who wrote it, because, if this is an accepted page of 'medical' literature, then why aren't all doctors searching for parasitic causes of most dis-eases, first?
It just doesn't make sense to me that such knowlege should be ignored in assisting people to be well.
There are four classifications of parasites. 30% live in our digestive systems while the other 70% live all over our bodies including, the blood, and all organs including the brain and even in our eyes and sinus cavities. There are over 1,000 types of parasites in these four classes that can live in the human body.
Malaria is a microscopic infection. The "worm" parasites can range from ¼ inch to 33 feet long! Here is an interesting BBC News Story "Invasion of The Bodysnatchers" documenting several actual parasite infections:
This is not ALL of them, but this will give you a pretty good idea of what HUMAWORM removes:
Ringworm, tapeworms, pinworms, candida albicans (yeast infections) and and plasmodia (which is the malaria causing parasite), roundworms including ascaris , hookworms, whipworms, flukes including the blood fluke the anisakid worm and microscopic parasites and all parastitic larvae and eggs.
All microscopic protoza (including blastohominis cystitus) , tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), cholera, scabies, viruses, bacteria and fungi including, pseudomonas aeruginosa, all species of shigella, staph (Staphylococcus aureas) and strep (Streptococcus), bacteria (such as fungal infections ie: yeast infections) threadworms and skin parasites (including scabies).
Cryptococcus neoformans, Aspergillus, Saprolegnia, and Zygorhynchus species. Salmonella typhimurium, and other bacterial species (including sixty + types of fungi and twenty + types of bacteria, including some of the most potent viruses known to man), B. subtilis, P. mirabilis, Salmonella typhi, methicillin-resistant Staph aureus, Staph faecalis, salmonella enteritidis, and V. cholerae , Escherichia, Proteus, Providencia, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, Hafnia, Aeromonas, Vibrio and Bacillus genera, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, Trichophyton, Rhodotorula, Torulopsis, Trichosporon, Cryptococcus neoformans, Entamoeba histolytica and Paramecium caudatum, the herpes simplex virus, and viral infections.
Also cystitis, prostatitis, gonorrhea, and syphilis, cholera, giardia, salmonella, and Eschorichia Coli.
The following is a partial list from each of the four groups which will give you the general idea about how different parasites wreak havoc on our bodies.
Most parasites are ONE CELL PROTOZOA and they can invade ANY single cell in our bodies. Protozoa reproduce and multiply by duplicating themselves like a bacteria or virus.
TRICHOMONAS lives in the female vagina and urethra and causes a slightly yellow discharge with itching and burning. It also lives in the prostate of men.
NAEGLERIA - this one is found in water and soil, but only one species - naegleria fowleri - can infect humans. The infection mimics bacterial meningitis and affects the brain and spinal cord. The parasite enters the body through underwater swimming and/or diving - the ameba then travels to the brain and spinal cord. Infection causes Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a brain inflammation, which leads to the destruction of brain tissue. Initial symptoms of PAM include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting and stiff neck. Further destruction of brain tissue leads to confusion, lack of attention, loss of balance and body control, seizures, hallucinations. This disease progresses very rapidly and usually results in death in 3-7 days. This one is not common - only 24 reported cases in the United States between 1989 and 2000 - but it is caused from fresh water such as lakes, streams ans hot springs - especially during dry summer months when the water levels are low and the temperature is above 80 degrees. It also comes from under-chlorinated swimming pools.
MALARIA this is a blood parasite transmitted by mosquitoes that affects red blood cells.
BLASTOCYSTIS HOMINIS - this is a very common microscopic parasitic organism that is found throughout the world. Infection is called blastocystosis or blasto. Symptoms include loose stools, diarrhea, abdominal pain, anal itching, weight loss and excessive gas. They can remain in the intestines for weeks, months and YEARS. It is unknown at this time how blasto is transmitted.
GIARDIA LAMBIA - They live in drinking water and are not affected by chlorine because of their hard outer shell. They cause severe stomach infections that are routinely misdiagnosed as the stomach flu, the stomach bug or a stomach virus with severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. The infection also causes gas and greasy stools that tend to float, fatigue, nausea, weight loss and dehydration. It is estimated that 50% of drinking water in the United States has the Giardia Lambia present. The symptoms show 1-2 weeks after infection and can last for 2-6 weeks. A giardia infection is very contagious.
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM this parasite comes from run off water from cattle farms. The infection is called Cryptosporidiosis - also known as crypto. This parasite is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time. This shell also makes it resistant to disinfectants. They are ideal carriers for many of our autoimmune diseases. During the past 2 decades, crypto has become recognized as one of the most common causes of waterborne disease within humans in the United States. It may be found in drinking water and recreational water in EVERY REGION of the United States AND throughout the WORLD. The most common symptom of cryptosporidiosis is watery diarrhea. Other symptoms include dehydration, weight loss, stomach cramps and/or pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms show 2-10 days after becoming infected and can last for 1-2 weeks.
AMERICAN TRYPANOSOMIASIS - also called Chagas Disease is an infection caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Worlwide, it is estimated that 16-18 million people are infected - of those, 50,000 will die each year. 20%-30% of infected people will develop the most severe symptoms TEN to FORTY YEARS after the initial infection. These symptoms include cardiac problems ,swollen esophagus and/or swollen large bowel.
TUBERCULOSIS- this parasite lives in the white blood cells and kills over 3 million people per year.
LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS-this disease is caused by microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The human lymph system maintains the body's fluid balance and fights infections. An adult worm lives for 5-7 years - when the adults mate, millions of microscopic eggs are passed onto the blood. Symptoms are not usually felt until after the adult worms die - because the lymph system is infected, fluid collects and causes swelling in the arms, legs and breasts. In men, the genitial area also becomes swollen. Also, the swelling and decreased function of the lymph system makes it difficult for the body to fight off infections - so people with this parasite will have more bacterial infections.
PFISTERIA come from undercooked or raw fish (sushi)
E COLI this one comes from contaminated meat that is not fully cooked.
LEISHMANIASIS - from sand flies, this parasite infects the skin and causes skin sores and can cause internal damage to the spleen, liver and the bone marrow. The skin sores are called cutaneous leishmaniasis - they can change in shape and size over time. They look sort of like a volcano with a raised edge and central crater. Sometimes scabs form - and the sores can be painless OR painful. Some people have swollen glands near the sores. Internal leishmaniasis is called visceral leishmaniasis and is marked by fever, weight loss, an enlarged spleen and liver and swollen glands. New cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis number 1.5 BILLION per year worldwide while the visceral leishmaniasis new yearly cases number 500,000. Infection can last for years and it only takes one bite from a sand fly to obtain the initial parasite.
LISTERIA from chicken
TRICHINELLA from pork
SPIROCHETE this parasite is carried by lice, ticks, fleas, mites and flying biting insects who all transmit them to humans. They cause relapsing fever, jaundice, Lyme disease, Vincent angina and Wyles disease.
ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA this is the most pathogenic amoeba for humans. It comes from contaminated water and foodstuffs and is spread through the anal oral route. The infection causes bloody stools, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. They also affect the lungs and the brain. It usually take 1-4 weeks for symptoms to show after becoming infected. The symptoms include loose stools, stomach pain ans stomach cramping.
BALANTINIUM COLI this comes from water that is contaminated with pig feces, such as pig farm run off water. This parasite stays in the intestinal mucous and causes diarrhea.
STRONGYLOIDES STERCORALIS this is the most unusual of all of the parasites known to man. They can live with or without a host. The females can reproduce without a male. They infect the skin, then migrate to the lungs where they are coughed up and swallowed by the host. They then settle into the small intestine where they mature and reproduce.
ACANTHAMOEBA - can enter the skin through a cut, wound, or through the nostrils. Once inside the body, amebas can travel to the lungs and through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, especially the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
CYCLOSPORIASIS - First case reported in 1979 - it is now found found worldwide. Symptoms include watery, explosive diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating, gas, cramps, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, low-grade fever and fatigue. Symptoms show about one week after becoming infected and can last for days to months in cycles.
DIENTAMOEBA FRAGILIS - this parasite lives in the larege intestines - it is found worldwide. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain and cramping, loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea and fatigue. This parasite infection stays in the large intestine - it does not spread to other parts of the body.
These are what most people think of when it comes to human parasites. They are the pinworms, the whipworms, and the hookworms. They are of course bigger than the one celled protozoa, but they are all round and small and can cause a staggering amount of damage. It is a big misconception that we actually eat worms to become infected we actually ingest the microscopic eggs which then hatch in our bodies.
PINWORMS the #1 parasite in the North America and Europe. They cause an itchy anus, digestive problems, irritability and insomnia. They are the most readily seen of all of the species of parasites because they live in the colon and they come out at night to lay their eggs in the anus and on bedclothes. The adults are white and ½ inch long. The eggs can become airborne and are able to live without host for 2 days. They are also transmitted by the anus hand mouth route. School age children followed by preschoolers have the highest infestation rates. If one member of a family has pinworms, it is highly likely that all members are infected. Children in day care centers and institutional settings are also at high risk for infestation from other children. If a child scratches, then touches something, the microscopic eggs are easily left for another child to put into their mouth.
HOOKWORMS are also called Necator Americanus which means the American Murderer. They come from contaminated food and water. The eggs hatch in the intestines then migrate to the lungs through the bloodstream where they are coughed up and swallowed. They then travel back to the small intestine to reproduce. In the lungs they can cause pneumonia . In the intestines they hook themselves into the intestinal walls where each one drinks up to 1cc of blood per day causing bleeding and tissue death, not to mention anemia weakness. Hookworms from dogs and cats penetrate human skin and stay there causing skin problems and rashes including edema. (We get these from pets licking us or us petting or grooming them.) Hookworms also cause asthma, eye pain, insomnia, and dry skin and hair. Itching and a rash at the site of where skin touched soil or sand is usually the first sign of infection. These symptoms occur when the larvae penetrate the skin. While a light infection may cause no symptoms, heavy infection can cause anemia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Heavy, chronic infections can cause stunted growth and mental development.
WHIPWORMS attach themselves to the intestinal wall where they inject their digestive fluid into the tissue which then turns into a liquid. They then suck up this liquid. This causes anemia, bloody stools, lower abdominal pain, weight loss and nausea. Each female can lay 10,000 eggs per day and each adult can live for several years. When the eggs are passed out through your feces (unseen) they are able to live for three weeks without a host. If you touch an object (public shopping cart, salt shaker, doorknob, etc.) that has an egg on it, then put your finger in your mouth you are infected.
ASCARIS - is a round worm that lives in the small intestine. Adult female worms can grow to over 12 inches in length - adult males are smaller. Ascariasis is the most common human worm infection - children are infected more often than adults. Most people have no symptoms that are noticeable, but infection in children may cause slower growth and slower weight gain. If you are heavily infected, you may have abdominal pain. Sometimes, while the immature worms migrate through the lungs, you may cough and have difficulty breathing. If you have a very heavy worm infection, your intestines may become blocked. You may cough up an ascaris larvae or pass an adult worm in your stool. Ascaris eggs are found in human feces. After feces contaminates the soil, the eggs become infectious after a few weeks. Infection occurs when a person accidentally ingests (swallows) infectious microscopic Ascaris eggs. Once in the stomach, immature worms hatch from the eggs. The larvae are carried through the lungs and then to the throat where they are swallowed. Once swallowed, they reach the intestines and develop into adult worms. Adult female worms lay eggs that are then passed in feces; this cycle will take between 2-3 months.
BAYLISASCARIS - this roundworm infects raccoons and other animals including humans. The eggs can live in the soil for YEARS. Humans become infected when they accidently injest the microscopic eggs from water, soil or other objects. The eggs hatch into larvae which travel throgh the body affecting organs and muscles. The symptoms - which can take a week or more to show - include nausea, fatigue, liver enlargement, loss of coordination and loss of muscle control. Severe cases can cause blindness and coma.
SCHISTOSOMIASIS - this infection comes from contaminated fresh water. Days after infection, itchy skin or a rash develops - after 1-2 months, fever, chills, cough and muscle aches set in. The body reacts to the eggs produced by these worms, not the worms themselves. The eggs can be found in the brain, spinal cord and can cause seizures, spinal cord inflammation and paralysis. The parasite can damage the liver, intestines, lungs and bladder.
The flukes are the hardest parasites to get rid of as they can stay in the human body for 10-20 years with each adult fluke living for one year. Flukes come from raw fish, undercooked water plants (such as watercress) and are also carried by dogs, cats and other fish-eating animals. They are also found in beef, chicken, pork and unwashed vegetables.
LIVER FLUKES- infect billary ducts and gall bladders. They start out as small white flattish worms - wider on one end and more narrow on the other. The young adults are various shades of pink while the older adults are bright red to almost black in color. The longer they live in the liver - the darker in color they become because the blood from the liver stains their skin.
LUNG FLUKES are found in the lungs and are sometimes mistaken for lung cancer on x-rays. They cause cough, blood tinged mucous, and vague chest pains.
BLOOD FLUKES - travel all over the human body and into all organs including the brain and spinal cord. They can cause seizures and they destroy red blood cells.
Most tapeworms are ½ inch long and are a grayish white color, but there are some species that can grow to 33 feet long and can lay over 1 million eggs per day. Tapeworm bodies are mostly reproductive organs. Their head hooks into the intestinal wall, the length of their bodies is made up of section that are nothing but ovaries and testes for reproduction and their tails release these eggs. These eggs hatch into larvae that can migrate to other parts of the human body and can form cysts. Even if the sections are broken off, the tapeworm can regenerate itself from only its head. Some tapeworms can live for 25 years.
PORK TAPEWORMS - are carried by undercooked pork or by the anus-hand-mouth route. They can incubate in the human body for up to 30 years before reproducing. They can affect the eyes and the brain. The infection is called CYSTICERCOSIS. When the cysticerci are found in the brain, the condition is called neurocysticercosis. Once inside the body, the tapeworm egg hatches, penetrates the intestine, travels through the bloodstream and may develop into cysticerci in the muscles, brain or eyes. Signs and symptoms of infection will depend on how many there are and where in the body they are located. You may feel lumps in the muscles, under the skin. They may float in the eyes causing blurry or disturbed vision. They can also cause swelling of the eyes. In the brain, they cause headaches and seizures - they also cause confusion, lack of attention, balance difficulties and swelling of the brain (hydrocephalus). Heavy infections can cause sudden death.
FISH TAPEWORM this is the largest of the species, it can grow to 33 feet in length. It causes anemia, water retention and weight gain as it makes the host uncontrollably hungry.
DOG TAPEWORMS are passed along to us from cats and dogs through petting and grooming. It is called DIPYLIDIUM CANINUM - it is found throughout the world. The adult tapeworm is made up of many small segments - the tapeworm itself can measure 4-28 inches long - each segment is about the size of a grain of rice. As the adult tapeworms matures inside the intestines, these segments break off and pass in the stool - they look like grains of rice - are hard and are a white/slightly yellowish color. These segments are about 2mm long and are what contains the tapeworm eggs.
Alveolar Echinococcosis - AE disease results from being infected with the larval stage of Echinococcus multilocularis, a microscopic tapeworm (1-4 millimeters) found in foxes, coyotes, dogs, and cats. Although human cases are rare, infection in humans causes parasitic tumors to form in the liver, and, less commonly, the lungs, brain, and other organs. If left untreated, infection with AE can be fatal. AE is caused by tumor-like or cyst-like tapeworm larvae growing in the body. AE usually involves the liver, but can spread to other organs of the body. Because the cysts are slow-growing, infection with AE may not produce any symptoms for many years. Pain or discomfort in the upper abdominal region, weakness, and weight loss may occur as a result of the growing cysts. Symptoms may mimic those of liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver.
Please read the following - it is IMPORTANT information about a new American Epidemic called Morgellons Disease - It's a parasite infection that causes "fibers" to come out of skin lesions - the fibers themselves are alive - MANY people with Morgellons are being told that it is "all in their heads". This has gotten quite a bit of national press lately and we have been flooded with questions and concerns. Here is an informative report:
The Following Six Signs or Symptoms Are The Basis of Morgellons Disease 1. Skin lesions, both spontaneously appearing and self-generated, with intense itching. The former may initially appear as urticarial-like, or as pimple-like with or without a white center. The latter appear as linear or picking excoriations. Even when not self-generated, lesions often progress to open wounds that heal abnormally and usually incompletely. (e.g., heal very slowly with discolored epidermis or seal over with a thick gelatinous outer layer.) 2. Crawling sensations, both within and on the skin surface. Often conceptualized by the patient as bugs moving, stinging or biting intermittently. Besides the general dermis, may also involve the scalp, nares, ear canal, and body hair or hair follicles. The sensations are at times related to the presence of easily seen insects, arthropods, and other human and non-human associated parasites that require serious attention from the observing clinician. 3. Fatigue significant enough to interfere with the activities for daily living. 4. Cognitive difficulties, including measurable short term memory and attention deficit, as well as difficulty processing thoughts correctly. Described by patients as "brain fog". 5. Behavioral effects are common in many patients. Many have been or will be diagnosed as Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. A minority do not show this pattern. Almost all, if previously seen by well-read physicians without prolonged observation, will have been labeled as Delusional Parasitosis. Temporal relationship to skin lesion onset is not known. 6.Fibers are reported in and on skin lesions. They are generally described by patients as white, but clinicians also report seeing blue, green, red, and black fibers, that fluoresce when viewed under ultraviolet light (Wood's lamp).
Objects described as granules, similar in size and shape to sand grains, can occasionally be removed from either broken or intact skin by physicians, but are commonly reported by patients. Patients report seeing black specks or dots on or in their skin, as well as unusual 1-3 mm fuzzballs both in their lesions and on (or falling from) intact skin.
OTHER COMMONLY REPORTED SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS 1. Change in visual acuity. 2. Numerous neurological findings. A variety of neurological symptoms have been reported. Some patients have been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, and other well-known and recognized disorders, while others display significant symptoms not falling into any well-defined neurological category. 3. Gastrointestinal symptoms, which may include dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux, and/or changes in bowel habits often similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. 4. Neuropsychiatric symptoms and signs, ranging from mood or personality changes to diagnosed disorders including Attention Deficit Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and occasionally frank psychosis. Temporal relationship to skin lesion onset is not known 5. Acute changes in skin texture and pigment. The skin is variously thickened and thinned, with an irregular texture and irregular hyperpigmentation pattern. The changes resemble age associated sun-exposure skin damage, but typically appear acutely 6. Skin examination often reveals excoriated and/or crusted lesions which, on examination with lighted magnification, are seen to have inclusions of variously colored (white, blue, black, or red) fibers. Skin examination may also reveal multiple hyper-pigmented macules, and an increase of what appears to be villous hair on arms and face. 7. Arthralgias are reported by many patients. 8. Associated diagnoses which have been commonly reported in this patient population include Borreliosis (better known as Lyme Disease), Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
OTHER COMMONLY REPORTED OBSERVATIONS 1. Most patients will have sought care from multiple medical care providers. A large number will have been diagnosed with Delusional Parasitosis likely because of the juxtaposition of unexplained skin lesions and sensations and psychiatric overlay. Unfortunately, almost none will have received an appropriate diagnostic physical examination (particularly a microscopic or biopsy examination of lesions), but will have been diagnosed by history alone with grossly incomplete observation. 2. Most of these patients feel abandoned by the traditional medical care system and have sought alternative care providers or have self medicated, seriously compounding an already difficult medical situation
LABORATORY AND OTHER DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION To date, there have been no formal laboratory or imaging studies done in this patient group. There are some reasonably consistent clinical findings, however, that need further examination, in controlled studies, to be corroborated or refuted.
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I can say that for doctors in Australia the problem is parasites are regarded as "rare" - that is, by general practioners. Who unfortunately are the ones who need to be convinced to refer you to someone who actually can help!
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I'll bet your aboriginal people knew/know what precautions to take.
And look how 'modern medical practices and concepts' have spread around the world.
So, we are spreading the news of 'what is better'.
Maybe, just maybe, people will DO what is better, in our lifetimes.
News of good results spreads like wildfire.
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Unfortunately a number of aboriginals are very ill.
"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have poorer health and a lower life expectancy than non-Indigenous Australians. Health problems are often the result of displacement, economic disadvantage, and difficult living conditions." Source:
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Why not tell aboriginals about URINE THERAPY.
These tribals genetic code is probably different from the city people (or the indo-aryan stock genetic code).
The urine therapy would let them make their own medicine suited to them.
Dear Thall,
Perhaps full body massage of URINE does the trick.
My hands don't quiver with medication when I massage my full head with urine.
But they quiver with medication when I massage only the region between the ears and lower with medication.
Perhaps proteins are absorbed thru the skin ---------- more surface area means more proteins absorbed.
Perhaps we are not suppossed to DRINK that damned stuff, just MASSAGE maximum possible surface area with it ---------- and just one injection will do that.
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Hi Porscha
Totally agree. Same as GPs here in Scotland, UK. When I visited my GP, mentioned the dreaded word "parasite" and he said they were VERY RARE and would not be causing my symptoms. I know more than him!! I'm getting my health back at last WITHOUT HIS HELP.
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with Urine Therapy you do not have to diagnose the cause. Just do it along with all your other therapies and whatever helps you do it.
Chinese web-site on urine therapy is
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There is a forum specifically for urine therapy. I know you are gung-ho on it and mean well, but this is a parasite forum. You might want to limit your posts to the urine therapy forums and the more general curezone forums.
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If you do a google search on "URINE THERAPY" and go to Shirley's web-site where she talks of Urine Therapy you will find that urine therapy removes parasites too.
Why don't you try that and HUMAWORM.
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Hi El, I did urine therapy for over 6 months but it didn't kill candida/parasites as well as 2 weeks on Humaworm. Deotima.
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Looking for a little snow on your winter getaway? Follow Audrina to Park City, Utah, where the skiing is second to none, the food is some of the best in the west, and the party goes all night long.
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One fundamental question that lurks in the mind of students is: "How am I ever going to play this music up to tempo?"
Many teachers have standard methods for speeding up a student's playing, but there are several interesting ideas to consider on this subject, and they reflect different priorities about how to play music.
Perhaps the most common method for learning to play at tempo is to first learn the notes solidly at a comfortable tempo. Then practice the music at slowly increasing metronome settings so as to arrive eventually at the correct tempo.
While I think this approach is valid, its weakness is that it sets the highest priority on getting all the notes right.
Tempo is not about the notes but about the beat. One way to learn to play up to tempo might be to understand the beat first, and then fill in the beats with the correct notes.
Placing a high priority on understanding the beat means physically moving to the beat, which could involve the knee, the foot, swaying, breathing, and for string players requires a strong focus on good and consistent bowing.
Instead of reading the music as if every note was as important as every other, the student who focuses on beat notes would single out those beat notes for awareness and emphasis.
A good exercise for the student to try is to learn the beat notes for a passage of music, and then to invent ways of arriving at those beat notes on time. If the student has heard the piece a number of times, the chances are good that their ears will guide them to actually play the correct notes. But even if they are unsure, they can learn a great deal from finding their own pathways from one beat note to the next.
At heart, this is improvising, but it doesn't really matter what we call it. The learning process is that after inventing their own ways to get from one beat note to the other, they will appreciate better the choices the composer made, and will remember the music better because they will understand it from the inside, instead of merely memorizing what the music tells them to play.
Of course, the problem of playing the correct notes up to tempo still requires learning the notes. But learning them in the context of arriving at the next beat note, and within the structure of a phrase, makes it far easier to learn the notes.
A good comparison can be made with speech. It is far easier, quicker and longer-lasting to learn to say the phrase, "I like this music up to tempo," than to learn the sequence, "i-l-i-k-e-t-h-i-s-m-u-s-i-c-u-p-t-o-t-e-m-p-o." Placing the notes within the beats, right from the start and engages the ears and the muscle memory of the fingers.
Special note: A corollary to this discussion is that as much as we may want to get every note right, some notes are more important than others. The beat notes are clearly the top priority for hearing music correctly. This means we can relax a little about non-beat notes and trust students and ourselves to nail them down during the learning process, rather than panic about mistakes. This too has a correlation to speech. Our brains understand sentences that are misspelled if the first and last letters, and length of the word, are correct. For example, we can understand, "I lkie tihs misuc up to tmepo" much more easily than if the initial letters were wrong: "I klie to aply umsci up to etmpo."
Cognitive studies have shown that drilling the same thing over and over fatigues the brain and yields diminishing returns. Practicing something in different ways, trying new ideas, and playing games with learning, have been shown to allow for endless attention from the brain.
Learning notes as written and then drilling a passage at increasing speeds can be quite tiring and may have to be repeated many times to get lasting results.
But thinking a little bigger, placing the priority on learning the beat notes, improvising pathways between beats, then finding out the composer's choices and learning them, noticing patterns within beats such as scales and arpeggios that lead to the next beat note, or even learning manageable bits of the music, such as phrases or half-phrases, up to tempo immediately rather than gradually — these are all intriguing games that allow a student to play up to tempo while gaining a greater understanding and appreciation for the construction of the music. They'll build in more musicality while arriving more quickly at their goal of playing up to tempo.


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How to Report Another Clearance Holder
We all know about having to self-report information as a security clearance holder, but what about reporting on another clearance holder? This scenario is played out almost every day: another individual with whom you work has a security clearance and you become aware of some conduct that could be an issue. It could be collection agencies calling the workplace looking for them, an alcohol related incident (DUI), indications of illegal drug use, security violations at work or engaging in some type of criminal conduct. What should you do? Should you report the information to anyone? If so, who do you report it to? This ethical decision-making process is exacerbated by not wanting to get a friend or co-worker in trouble, having a fear of creating tension in the working environment, or even possible retaliation.
As a clearance holder it is your obligation under Executive Order 12968 to report any information that raises doubts about whether another employee's continued eligibility for access to classified information is clearly consistent with national security. Some will argue that a DUI or falling behind on some bills is not serious enough to report or ruin someone's career. However, they are only seeing one small piece of the big picture, as there may be other things going on that they are not aware of. Most importantly, they are not trained adjudicators and do not have the authority to make that determination. A recent Supreme Court decision involving an FBI employee upheld the premise that information of concern reported by third parties deemed credible can be used to suspend or revoke a security clearance and that all parties with knowledge of adverse information have an obligation to report it as long as the information is not knowingly false.
If you are aware of information about a clearance holder that may be concerning you should contact your Agency Personnel Security Office or Company FSO. Do not approach the individual, co-workers or supervisors about it as that may cause a unpredictable reaction or result in unintended consequences. Let the security professionals make the determination about what to do and handle any necessary inquires. Contractors should read Industrial Security Letter (ISL) 2011-04 and the NISPOM Section 3 to learn more about reporting requirements.
Human nature being what it is...always makes this difficult. Great post. I find keeping companies informed of what must be reported is a difficult enough task. In my annual training for 340 employees (conducted in 4 training sessions; about 1 hour each) I go over "Outside Activities" in depth. I know I get the info across as I usually have a long line of employees needing report some issue or ask about a friend of a friend (wink wink, nudge nudge). Even with all this emphasis and monthly reminders to managers at the staff meetings, we always have employees not reporting info such as DUI's, arrests, etc. In a recent situation we had damage to a government vehicle. AS it was investigated the person who drove it every day stopped driving it in November for no good reason. He claims he noticed the damage but never reported it "I have no idea why I did not report that." As the investigation played out it turns out he lost his civilian license in October, this was January. He stopped driving the GOV because he knew he would be blamed and he was the likely culprit. He would need to produce his license....and he did not have it as it was suspended. So as Marko said above we only see what we see. What is going on under the surface is like the iceberg. Much more going on under the water than above the water. An anonymous call to the Security Manager or cognizant Security office may be in order. If you know about it and don't report it....and if you are subject to a Polygraph....it will come out and you are responsible. The Poly should not be the reason you report it but it sure helps make you do it.
I agree completely that reporting requirements apply to the individual as well as other personnel known to have eligibility/access. In today's world, many do not report as they do not want to be known as a "snitcher" which can cause problems in the workplace. Various briefings (initial and annual security briefings and an organization's SPP) need to include information regarding the DoD Hot Line http://www.dodig.mil/hotline/ and an individual's ability to anonymously report information. Each organization should have the Hot Line poster displayed prominently in the workplace.


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Transit-Oriented Gentrification
This piece from the Vancouver Sun advocates using land value capture taxes to fund transit and related improvements. Such a tax would target speculation, the author writes, rather than productive activity.
The Vancouver Sun
Aaron Paley, the man who brought Ciclovia to the United States, wants Los Angeles to be a model for the transition from auto-dependent to car-optional.
The California Sunday Magazine
Changes to the criteria for evaluating applications for the federal New Starts program could have a significant impact on efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing in close proximity to transit.


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KIDStrong Enterprises Introduces First-of-its-Kind Hydration Beverage for Children
Fair Haven, NJ – KIDStrong™ Enterprises, an innovative provider of positive energy to kids worldwide, is pleased to introduce a first-of-its-kind all-natural hydration beverage for children. The KIDStrong™ hydration drink is low in sugar and scientifically formulated with all the vitamins and nutrients kids require to live a healthy, active, and productive lifestyle.
By harnessing the most recent scientific research, KIDStrong Enterprises has developed unique refreshment for children that is nutritious and tastes great. It is currently available in two flavors – natural orange and natural grape, with additional flavors soon to follow.
Unlike other "sports drinks" or "fortified waters" on the market, KIDStrong contains no artificial flavors, colors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and is low in sugar, containing just 3g of sugar per 8oz. serving. Moreover, KIDStrong is power-packed with a specialized proprietary nutrient formulation that delivers just the right mix of vitamins and minerals important for growing children.
KIDStrong is specifically designed for children ages 4-13, and is aimed at combating the growing epidemic of childhood obesity. The new beverage is composed of three significant components:
1. A low glycemic index complex carbohydrate blend
2. A nutrient blend containing 22 vitamins and minerals
3. A unique electrolyte combination
All three nutritional components work to together to promote proper nutrition and growth. KIDStrong is specifically designed for active, growing children and is thoroughly backed by science. The combination of these and other specialized ingredients makes KIDStrong the most effective and beneficial children's drink on the market.
Unique Carbohydrate Blend
Four-Stage Low Glycemic Index Complex Carbohydrate Blend: Simply put, all sugars are not the same. In addition to being low in sugar, the types of sugars used in the KIDStrong carbohydrate blend are unique. KIDStrong uses a low glycemic index blend of complex carbohydrates, which is very different from the types of sugars found in candy bars and sodas.
Research has shown that a diet rich in low glycemic index carbohydrates results in many benefits, including lowering blood glucose levels, allowing one to maintain a healthy body weight, and also reducing the risks of heart disease and adult onset diabetes. Unlike other carbohydrates or sugars, KIDStrong will not rapidly elevate blood sugar levels, and will help to stabilize both blood sugar and insulin levels in the body.
The blend of carbohydrates utilized in the KIDStrong hydration drink results in an all-around excellent glycemic index.
Vitamins and Minerals
KIDStrong Vitamin and Mineral Blend: The vast majority of soft drinks, energy drinks, and other beverages that are available today are not specifically designed with a growing child in mind. KIDStrong has designed its proprietary vitamin and mineral blend specifically with the demands of growing children in mind. It is power-packed with 22 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, selenium and zinc.
Electrolyte Blend
KIDStrong Electrolyte Blend: KIDStrong contains an optimal electrolyte profile that replenishes electrolytes, promotes energy, and prevents fatigue.
"In contrast to how they are viewed by the public, products such as Gatorade® and VitaminWater® are high in sugar, low in vitamin content, and not conducive to a healthful lifestyle," remarked Dr. George Murphy, molecular biologist and the scientist behind KIDStrong. "We developed KIDStrong with growing kids in mind. Whether playing sports, studying for an exam, or conversing with friends, we want kids to be armed with all the vitamins, nutrients, and energy they need to be active, healthy, and filled with positive energy in order to be better prepared for life's challenges."
The suggested retail price for the KIDStrong™ hydration drink is $3.99 – $4.99 per 4-unit case and $ .99 – $1.39 per 12 oz. bottle. To inquire about becoming a KIDStrong retailer or distributor, please contact Ron Berkowitz at 516-208-3868 or firstname.lastname@example.com. For additional information about KIDStrong, its products and services, please call 888-302-0236, or visit www.KIDStrong.com.
About KIDStrong
KIDStrong Enterprises embraces the belief that children are our planet's most valuable asset. Its mission is to deliver a message of strength, health, vitality, and optimism by providing products and understanding that empower children both physically and mentally. The company strives to be a no-nonsense provider of tips, tools, and all-natural products to make it easier for children and their parents to live a healthy lifestyle.
By harnessing the most recent scientific research, KIDStrong designs, develops, and distributes unique products that are convenient, nutritious, scientifically sound, and taste great. KIDStrong strives to educate parents, children, and communities throughout the world concerning the dangers of childhood obesity and "to be the world's number one provider of positive energy to kids everywhere." Their goal is to equip families with the tools they need to effectively illustrate the path to an active, healthful, and productive lifestyle.


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NAU Alumni Relations Welcome Center
- 624 S. Knoles Dr.
- Phone: (928) 523-3757
- Visit Website
The Welcome Center is the central hub for NAU alumni and community engagement. Located in the university's oldest building, Old Main, the Welcome Center provides resources and information on upcoming events, alumni news, volunteer opportunities, and alumni benefits. Alumni Relations' mission is to provide a platform for all Lumberjack graduates (approximately 150,000) to get involved and stay connected to the university. Stop in to say hello, sign the guest book, and catch up on everything NAU.


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I've added many tentacles on the sides of the ribcage, at the end of the spore mine's tentacles, where I hac cut it from the base. The king of egg sacs on the side are ammunitions for the two back mounted cannons, feeding them by a tube each.
Arms have "hands" composed of 2 huge blades and a small one, the tail also has a 3- bladed design. The end of tail is an old Battlefleet Gothic tyranid fighter.
I'm happy, because I think this is without a doubt a tyranid, but also a Cthulhu.
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News and Media
The beauty and unique nature of Seabrook Island result in a large amount of media attention. Everything from our proactive conservation efforts, growing beaches and spectacular amenities draw national, regional and local attention to Seabrook Island.
If you are a member of the media, feel free to download our media kit for background information or contact our on-site marketing staff to get more information and set up a visit.
If you are a member of the general public, please enjoy all of the information provided in this portion of our website and we look forward to your visiting us soon.
Seabrook Island Amenities Brochure
The Seabrook Island Amenities Brochure features articles that detail many of the amenities that make Seabrook Island a one-of-a-kind place to live and play.
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As businesses went through a three-decades transition, just as personal integrity and professional credibility can no longer guarantee or represent career success, it might be time to call for some help from modern technology.
When Stanley Li, vice president and director for the global logistics division of Sagawa Express (HK) Co Ltd was originally referred by friends for a job in the field of warehouse management, the industry was still very traditional. At that time – about 30 years ago – clients would store their goods with warehouse companies known for their security and reliability. "It was common business practice to hire only candidates whose credibility could be guaranteed and high standards of integrity were required of all warehouse management staff," he recalls.
Steady climb
He began as a checker responsible for handling and recording daily stocks and gained further experience by working in a number of specialist warehouses. These dealt with dangerous goods and different types of general cargo. "As Hong Kong's economy was not so prosperous back then, it was not exactly easy for a young graduate to get a good job. Therefore, I saw the chance to get into this industry as an excellent opportunity," he says. His career really took off when he joined Sagawa Express in the mid-1980s as an assistant supervisor. Steady progress followed through a number of supervisory and management-level posts.
In his current position, Mr Li mainly oversees operations and sales development for the global logistics division. His daily routine involves reviewing reports on operational performance and monitoring staff feedback. Communication with clients is also an important aspect of the job, as is the need to observe market trends and devise solutions which anticipate upcoming customer requirements. The main warehouse in Kwai Chung covers 600,000 square feet, employs over 300 Sagawa staff plus sub-contractors, and handles over 1,000 truck movements per day, so there is rarely a quiet moment.
In an intensely competitive market, Mr Li sees promotion of the company's business as his special mission. He therefore keeps divisional policies under constant review and closely studies any industry developments. "My motto is always to meet the company's demands and to exceed client expectations," he explains. "I get a great deal of satisfaction from seeing my division's progress as we overcome new challenges and successfully complete assigned projects."
Challenges ahead
The comparative strength of the logistics industry is often taken as one of the more visible measures of the overall health of Hong Kong's economy. In recent years the sector has prospered thanks to the ever increasing trade flows to and from the mainland and by taking full advantage of the city's excellent geographical location, sophisticated infrastructure, and extensive international sea and air connections.
In parallel with the industry's rapid expansion, there is consistent demand for staff in warehouse management. Preference is given to those who hold a degree in logistics, but Sagawa Express also takes on graduates in other disciplines as management trainees. Candidates must show a high level of emotional intelligence and commitment, as well as the dedication needed to learn about the entire operation in all its complexity.
"We are dealing with a wide variety of co-workers, clients, contractors and truckers. All of them have their own interests," says Mr Li. "It can be difficult for beginners, since it takes a considerable amount of time to fully understand the company's culture and practices."
While there are still many openings with local logistics businesses, companies based in China and overseas are providing greater competition. "The mainland has the advantage of lower costs for both land and manpower, although Hong Kong can still benefit from its more sophisticated infrastructure," Mr Li notes. "Also, many multinationals prefer to work with logistics companies which are well-established and have an extensive international network."
In outlining what it now takes to do well in warehouse management, Mr Li points to the need for a high level of computer literacy plus fluency in English and Mandarin. A genuine interest in the logistics business and good interpersonal skills are other prerequisites for a long-term career in the industry.
"We operate in a highly dynamic environment and the work involves a lot of pressure in attending to a complex level of detail," he adds. "As a key part of the supply chain, we constantly collaborate with our own frontline staff and external suppliers and clients. Therefore, anyone entering this business must quickly develop all-round communication skills."
According to Mr Li, mainland logistics companies usually appoint applicants familiar with the local dialect and working practices to fill frontline and management positions. This means there are limited opportunities for candidates from Hong Kong. "There is some demand for experienced managers from Hong Kong among the multinational companies which are setting up or expanding in China, but the number of such positions is still relatively small," he says.
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Hi, 'm Pan!'Ey, I'm Pan! I'm basically just this big superwholock and otaku chick who doesn't go outside. Enjoy,and whatnot.
Besides all the regular "I stay inside" stuff, I guess you're probably expecting it when i say I want to be an animator. What You might not expect is that I walso want to be an Aquarist.
(But like, don't expect me to have a decent gaia tank.)
-Pan gaia_angelleft yum_puddi gaia_angelright


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At the very least, docs should tell their patients that if they DON'T hear anything within a few days, everything looked normal...but there should always still be a follow-up appointment. Drives me crazy when I hear down the line somewhere that this or that was abnormal but no one decided to pass that information along to me!
Cathy, glad to hear everything worked out okay!