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Fitchburg tenement fire spreads to nearby home
Firefighters battled a four-alarm blaze that engulfed a vacant three-story brick tenement on Hale Street and spread to a home next door Friday evening, the Fitchburg Sentinel reported.
The fire broke out shortly before 5 p.m. at 6 Hale St., sending thick, black smoke billowing over the city.
The fire was in a very thickly settled area, according to Fitchburg police spokesman Glenn Fossa. There were no reports of injuries.
SLIDESHOW: Photos from the scene
A wall collapsed onto the home next door at 8 Hale St., sparking a fire in the attic.
"I had literally seconds to grab my clothes, and then they pulled me out the house, and I come out here. And the whole place went up," said Lionel Tarbell who lived in the home.
Tarbell said squatters had been using the 1913 building for quite some time.
"I've been calling the police department for quite some time, for months and months and months -- about people in this place, hanging out, doing drugs and whatever," he said.
Fire Chief Kevin Roy said it's possible squatters started the fire. Firefighters brought the fire under control around 6 p.m.


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Trump: Clinton's Syria plan would spark World War III
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Hillary Clinton's plans for conflict-ravaged Syria would "lead to World War III."
Trump said defeating the Islamic State militant group is a higher priority than persuading Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down — a long-held U.S. strategy. He made the comments in an interview with Reuters in Florida on Tuesday.
Most polls show that Trump is lagging the Democratic nominee in the important battleground state, as well as nationally, ahead of the Nov. 8 election. Trump disputes these and has called them "rigged."
"What we should do is focus on ISIS. We should not be focusing on Syria," he said, using an acronym for the group that is now on the defensive from Iraqi and coalition forces after taking over swaths of Syria and neighboring Iraq.
"You're going to end up in World War III over Syria if we listen to Hillary Clinton. You're not fighting Syria any more, you're fighting Syria, Russia and Iran, all right? Russia is a nuclear country, but a country where the nukes work as opposed to other countries that talk," he added.
Clinton has proposed no-fly zones in Syria, raising fears that it could lead to a conflict with Russia, an ally of Assad's regime.
Philippine leader to U.S.: Don't treat me like a lapdog
The Democratic nominee's team dismissed Trump's comments.
"Once again, he is parroting Putin's talking points and playing to Americans' fears, all while refusing to lay out any plans of his own for defeating ISIS or alleviating humanitarian suffering in Syria," Clinton's foreign policy spokesman Jesse Lehrich said in a statement to Reuters.
Trump also told the news agency in the interview, at his Trump National Doral golf resort in Florida, that recent anti-U.S. comments by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte showed "a lack of respect for our country."
He criticized President Obama for deteriorating conditions between the two nations, saying Obama "wants to focus on his golf game" instead of engaging with world leaders.

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A basic review with a few tips and hints... Fascination 3-22 to 3-26 1. The basics, traveling with the wife and the in-laws" A& P"' 'A' has some mobility challenges but on scale of 1 to 10 he gets a ... Read More
A basic review with a few tips and hints... Fascination 3-22 to 3-26 1. The basics, traveling with the wife and the in-laws" A& P"' 'A' has some mobility challenges but on scale of 1 to 10 he gets a "6' for getting around. We utilized a walker more for balance then dependence. Boarding And now on to the review- we live in St Augustine so the port is about 45 min. away on a Thursday with no traffic. We were dropped off by a friend, on board in about 45 min. The staff was very accommodating. For those who choose to of be the clan of "smugglers" (not us on this trip) they shake your water and look at your reaction... our legal wine and water went straight through. Great accommodations for our challenged 'A' the whole way. And so we had the usual lunch on lido, down to the cabin to drop off stuff. Explored a bit...Then off to the life boat drill. We arrived early so as to use the elevator. Good seats no problem, they took the head count and smiled, the head count was "good' and so they did the briefing; and then a new twist. those who could were taken to muster again to the life boat deck. I thought the hassle was gone when we no longer had to wear the life vests to the drill. After asking I was informed this is standard on the four day trips, three days just get the briefing. Alos as we boarded we were informed the Nassau stop would depart at 6pm, not the advertised 10pm, bummer for those with shore side night plans. Sail Away The money moment could not have been better passing under "the bridge" with cheers and clapping all around. Very special to over and under the same span in one day! We enjoyed the trip down the river, the passage to the open sea. We are on our way! Dinning Early seating with team Alfonso, great team! And the Super charged head of staff Joseph. Fun singing and dancing at the end of the meals appealed to all. We enjoyed the food, very well prepared for the amount they produce, with Appetizers and soups being the highlight for me. One small hiccup, on our day in Nassau, we planned to eat on the lido, then when we got around to wanting food it was 7pm, with limited grill, deli and pizza being offered. We went down to the Sensation dining room and the staff accommodated with main and desert courses. Later on Saturday the deck part featured late night Mexican, so mid-night dinning is not dead. We never used room service, but overheard comments they service was good. Formal night featured prime rib and lobster, my slice of rib was large and very good. I found it interesting that tips are no longer solicited for the head of dinning staff. For those who are Catholic, fish in the dining room on Friday is Salmon and Basa. Main dining room breakfast service exceeds expectations, and other then the first lunch no long waits on lido. Mongolian BBQ has three cooks during busy time and varied protein offering from day to day. Rooms We had main deck balcony's, very nice. Seas were calm, and we enjoyed the time spent outside. Tip- if you adjoin with friends or family, the room steward can open the divider. I enjoyed some time getting to know the couple next door. My wife enjoyed the reaction of her parent's first towel animal. The second night they interrupted Gerald preparing the room and he forgot their towel creation, but made up for the next night with two offerings in their room. As a side note other reviews are spot on the cleanliness of the ship. One day our balcony was closed for two hours for cleaning, and they were even painting as we returned from port. Ports Freeport Curry Transpiration In the taxi line we randomly were put in a taxi operated by Curry transportation We took the van to Lucaya in Freeport; enjoyment of the ride was comprised by no AC in 15 person van. Also they charged $10, not the advertised $5 but included a return trip in the $10. This insures one uses their service both ways and limits returns to hourly service ending at 5pm. Tip- If you need more flexibility politely insist on paying $5 per person and use the open taxi line to return at your preference. We shopped and had drinks then returned to the ship. Nassau We did two tours on this stop. The first was the Jeep tour. Our guide met us on the dock, got us the bus to their parking area. Gave me an orientation on driving and away we went. Phillip our guide did a great job, amazing how he does this via walky-talky. Very accommodating by carrying the walker in his lead jeep. Two or three stops, with one to change drivers if you want to. Because of our small group w and the fact that we were doing well driving on a slow traffic Saturday morning we were able to drive a little in the city and see some of the original island homes and churches. I could not recommend this more for those who are brave enough to drive on the left. They even drove us back to catch our second tour on time For the afternoon trip we did the semi-submersible tour. Tip- this trip involves getting on and off docks and boats, sometimes in open water. This led to a fall with cuts and bruises, but they had a first aid kit and patched our injured person up. Even with the injury this was "the injured persons' favorite tour. We saw Lots of fish, sea grass, crabs and even a shark. Tips were solicited for the guide's narration of the port and for the narrator of the underwater view portion. After touring we ate Senor Frogs. I love their table side prepared conk salad; they also offer table side ceviche. More straw market and a visit to my favorite wood carver "Vincent' who sometimes goes by "Winston". Nice to by something he makes by hand. So overall an enjoyable cruise. A few last tips- For the free cocktail crowd the farewell party is advertised in days leading up to the last day; but not posted in the activities for the last day, I discovered the party by mistake mapping the route for a walker to the serenity deck. If you buy a classic cocktail and turn in the receipt in the casino they give you a complimentary $5 match play coupon. Also look out for a casino promotion coupon sheet with buy $20 and get $30 in fun play chips and other casino perks. Read Less
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- Anemia : Iron (If Deficient)
- Dandelion
- Fiber Supplements
- Flaxseed
- Glucomannan
- Lactulose
- Vitamin B 12
- Vitamin Supplements
Pregnancy is a time of dramatic transitions. Body systems that once sustained a single human now support two. Organs, blood vessels, body chemistry, and even the solid supporting structures of a woman's body all go through changes; in the meantime, the fetus's body grows from a tiny bundle of cells to a full-sized baby.
It's no wonder that women feel the desire for remedies to help with these transitions. Since ancient times, women have tried herbs and other natural treatments to ease discomfort or assist with pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. However, pregnancy is also a circumstance when the potential risk of any treatment rises dramatically. Seemingly benign medications—even natural ones—have been found to cause birth defects or increase the risk of complications. Some traditional remedies, such as blue cohosh for labor stimulation, must be discarded for safety reasons.
Thorough study is needed before any treatment can be considered absolutely safe in pregnancy—and in many cases this research may never been done due to insurmountable ethical consideration regarding the safety of the fetus. It's important to talk with your doctor before deciding to use any treatment, whether it is natural or conventional.
Principal Proposed Natural Treatments
Many natural treatments have shown promise for conditions related to pregnancy. In this section, we discuss those with the most scientific support. However, treatments for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and preeclampsia are not discussed here; instead, they are addressed in separate articles. Breastfeeding support also has an article of its own.
Note: The safety of the following treatments has not been confirmed, except for nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, for which appropriate dosages for pregnancy have been established. For more information on potentially harmful natural treatments, see Herbs and Supplements to Avoid During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding .
Varicose Veins
Increased pressure from the expanding abdomen and other factors can lead to pooling of fluid in the legs, a condition called venous insufficiency (closely related to varicose veins).
Venous insufficiency/varicose veins occur outside pregnancy as well, and a wide variety of natural treatments have shown promise in their treatment, including buckwheat, butcher's broom , citrus bioflavonoids , gotu kola , horse chestnut , oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) , and red vine leaf. These are discussed in the Venous Insufficiency article.
Only one natural treatment, oxerutins, has been studied in a double-blind trial enrolling pregnant women with venous insufficiency. 1 In this study of 69 women, researchers found oxerutins more effective than placebo .
For more information, see the full Oxerutin article.
Hemorrhoids are actually varicose veins in or around the anus. Oxerutins and citrus bioflavonoids have been studied for hemorrhoids during pregnancy. 12,13
A double-blind study enrolling 97 pregnant women found oxerutins (1,000 mg daily) significantly better than placebo at reducing the pain, bleeding, and inflammation of hemorrhoids. 13 Evidence for citrus bioflavonoids is limited to one open trial . 12 Other natural treatments for varicose veins are often recommended for hemorrhoids as well, although research on their use for this condition in pregnancy is lacking.
For more information, see the article on Hemorrhoids .
Anemia is common during pregnancy, usually due to deficiency in iron. However, iron supplements can be hard on the stomach, thereby aggravating morning sickness. One study found evidence that a fairly low supplemental dose of iron—20 mg daily—is very nearly as effective for treating anemia of pregnancy as 40 mg or even 80 mg daily, and is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects. 112 (Interestingly, 20 mg daily is lower than the amount contained in standard prenatal vitamins.)
Pregnant women who are not anemic should not take more than the recommended daily allowance of iron in pregnancy, as excess iron intake may be harmful both for pregnant women and their unborn children. 14-16
Interestingly, one study suggests that iron plus folate is more effective for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy than iron alone, even in women who do not appear to be folate-deficient. 17
Prevention of Neural Tube Defects and Other Birth Defects
Folate supplements can help prevent a serious and common type of birth defect known as neural tube defects (NTDs). 18-20 Folate, or folate plus multivitamin/multimineral supplements , may help prevent other birth defects as well, including cleft palate and anomalies of the heart and urinary tract. 108 A systematic review of five trials involving 6,105 women reinforced the evidence that folate supplementation can prevent NTDs in both women who have had a baby with an NTD and those who did not. 124 Participants took daily doses between 360 mcg to 4 mg with or without additional supplements. There was not enough information, though, to say whether folate can reduce the risk of developing other conditions, like cleft lip or cleft palate.
One preliminary study of 859 babies suggests that zinc may help prevent NTDs as well, but evidence so far is weak. 22
Other Proposed Natural Treatments
Other natural remedies have been recommended for treating discomforts and complications of pregnancy or decreasing risks to the baby.
Assisting Childbirth
Castor bean oil was noted by the ancient Egyptians to stimulate labor, and it is still used by some conventional physicians and midwives to induce contractions—for example, if labor does not occur spontaneously after the water has broken. A recent controlled trial in 100 pregnant women compared oral castor oil to no treatment and found that 57.7% of those given castor oil began labor within 24 hours, compared to only 4.2% of those without treatment. 23 Other preliminary studies also suggest that castor oil may help. 24,25 Unfortunately, castor oil is a strong laxative, and diarrhea is a nearly universal effect—not a particularly pleasant experience during childbirth.
In addition, considering how common this treatment is, research on its safety and effectiveness is surprisingly scant. One case of a potentially fatal complication linked to use of castor oil has been reported, though some have questioned whether the castor oil was responsible. 25,26 In addition, an observational study of South African women found that those self-treating with castor oil and/or other traditional herbs had a higher incidence of meconium (fetal feces) in the amniotic fluid, a sign of fetal distress. 27
A number of studies, including a 2011 review of 13 trials, found evidence that acupuncture is helpful in reducing labor pain. 28,29,94,109,221,224 In a study involving 212 women in active labor, researchers found that, in countries where epidural anesthesia is not available, acupuncture can help to reduce pain compared to standard care early in labor. 217
Not all of the evidence to support the use of acupuncture to treat labor pain has been high-quality, though. 28,29,94 And there have been some studies that have contradicted this conclusion. For example, in one study, sterile water injections were found to be more effective than acupuncture for lower back pain and relaxation during labor. It is unclear whether or not the patients in the study knew which treatment they were receiving at the time. 115 And, in a placebo-controlled trial, real acupuncture was no better than sham acupuncture in relieving pelvic pain prior to labor. 119 A carefully conducted review of 10 randomized controlled trials involving 2,038 woman was unable to uncover consistent evidence of acupuncture's effectiveness for labor pain either alone or in combination with other treatments. 122 In one study involving 60 women, postoperative acupuncture or electro-acupuncture reduced pain within the first 2 hours (but no longer) and demand for pain medication within the first 24 hours after cesarean section. 121 And in a study involving 105 women giving birth to their first baby, there was no difference in the need for pain relief between the women receiving real or sham acupuncture. 218
A study of 45 pregnant women found that women who received acupuncture on the mathematically calculated birth "due date" gave birth sooner than those who did not. 30 However, this trial used a no-treatment control group instead of sham acupuncture, making its results unreliable. Another study suggested that the use of acupuncture may help stimulate normal term labor. 107 On the other hand, a third study of 106 women with premature rupture of membranes ("water breaking" too early) found that acupuncture did not effectively speed up delivery. 113 It should be noted that none of these 3 studies used sham (fake) acupuncture as a control, making their results unreliable. However, in a subsequent trial that attempted to address this problem, real acupuncture administered for 2 days prior to a planned induction of labor (artificial stimulation of labor) was no better than sham acupuncture at preventing the need for induction or shortening the time of labor. 120
Two studies suggest that acupuncture and associated therapies can help "turn" a breech presentation. 96,97 In 2008, researchers published a review of 6 randomized controlled trials that investigated acupuncture-like therapies (moxibustion, acupuncture, or electro-acupuncture) applied to a specific point (BL 67). They concluded that these therapies were effective at decreasing the incidence of breech presentations at the time of delivery. 118 Again, however, not all of these studies employed a sham acupuncture group for comparison.
According to a small, randomized trial, acupuncture may also help to reduce pain after labor in women undergoing an episiotomy. 225
One double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the effects of red raspberry in 192 pregnant women. 32 Treatment (placebo or 2.4 g of raspberry leaf daily) began at 32 weeks of pregnancy and was continued until the onset of labor. The results failed to show any statistically meaningful differences between the groups. Red raspberry did not significantly shorten labor, reduce pain, or prevent complications.
Blue cohosh is a toxic herb and should not be used. One published case report documents profound heart failure in a baby born to a mother who used blue cohosh to induce labor. 33 Severe medical consequences were also seen in a child whose mother took both black and blue cohosh. 34
Proteolytic enzymes may reduce inflammation and discomfort following episiotomy. 79-81
Hypnotherapy has shown some promise for assisting labor. 82-85
Researchers have also focused on the potential benefits of massage therapy . 86-88,226 An analysis of 5 randomized trials, including 326 pregnant women, compared massage therapy with usual care during childbirth. 226 (One study compared massage to music therapy in addition to usual care.) Those in the massage therapy groups reported feeling less labor pain and/or anxiety. These favorable results are limited by the absence of an adequate control group in any of the studies.
Evidence has been mixed regarding whether aromatherapy is helpful during childbirth. In a large controlled trial involving more than 600 participants, lavender oil failed to improve pain after childbirth. 89 But, a randomized controlled trial involving 251 pregnant women did find evidence that aromatherapy may help reduce the perception of pain during labor and possibly reduce the risk of a newborn needing intensive care. 219 In contrast, a review of 2 randomized trials failed to find a positive effect. In the larger of the two studies, 513 women were randomized to receive aromatherapy ( Roman chamomile , clary sage , frankincense , lavender, or mandarin essentials oils) or standard care. Different methods were used to expose the women to the oils, like applying a compress, giving a massage, or using a footbath. There were no differences between the two groups in level of pain, rate of cesarean section, or use of pain medication. 220
A systematic review suggested that relaxation therapy may help reduce anxiety during labor. One trial, included in the review, also showed a higher rate of normal vaginal delivery and lower rate of cesarean section after the addition of relaxation therapy in women with preterm labor. 227
For a discussion of homeopathic approaches to pregnancy support, see the childbirth support article in the in the Homeopathy Database .
Constipation frequently occurs during pregnancy, for reasons that are not entirely clear.
Fiber supplements, such as psyllium seed, are commonly recommended for the treatment of constipation in pregnancy because of their apparent safety. Flaxseed is another high-fiber seed, and alternative practitioners often recommend it. However, flaxseed contains estrogen-like substances that might pose hazards to the fetus; one study found an effect on reproductive organs and function in baby rats whose mothers ate large amounts of flaxseed during pregnancy. 35
Other natural remedies for constipation during pregnancy include dandelion root36 and a combination of glucomannan and lactulose. 37 However, there is no meaningful evidence to indicate that they are effective.
Note : Avoid use of powerful laxatives, including natural remedies such as buckthorn, cascara, rhubarb, castor bean oil, and senna, as these can induce uterine contractions. 36 (See the Assisting Childbirth section above.) The traditional remedy yellow dock , though milder, might warrant similar caution. 36,38
Leg Cramps
Pregnant women sometimes experience painful leg cramps. A double-blind study of 73 women with this symptom found that magnesium was significantly more effective than placebo in decreasing their distress. 39
Calcium has also been studied for this problem, but research so far gives little indication that it helps. 40-42 A combination of vitamins B 1 and B 6 has also been suggested for leg cramps, but evidence that it helps remains minimal. 43
Prevention of Prematurity and Miscarriage
Interesting though not entirely consistent evidence suggests that use of fish oil or its constituents by pregnant women might help prevent premature births. 50,51,90,99,110 Double-blind studies have evaluated the minerals calcium , 52-54zinc , 55-58 and magnesium59-61 for this purpose as well, but the results have been mixed. A number of trials suggest that anemia is linked to prematurity; however, evidence as to whether iron supplements can help remains inconclusive. 54,62
Numerous studies have investigated the effects of vitamin supplementation on prematurity and/or miscarriage. In a review of several studies, folate was not found to be effective for preventing premature birth. 63 One study failed to find vitamin C helpful for preventing premature birth. 95 However, another study found that vitamin C (100 mg/day after 20 weeks of pregnancy) helped prevent early rupture of the membranes ("water breaking"). 100 Another study suggested that the use of vitamin E (400 IU daily) and vitamin C (500 mg/day) after premature rupture of membranes helped to hold off delivery by several days. 101
Low levels of vitamin B 12 may increase risk of miscarriage, and B 12 supplements may help. 93 However, despite this limited evidence of benefit, a more recent review of 28 trials involving over 98,000 pregnancies failed to show that vitamin supplements of any kind (starting at 20 weeks gestation) prevent miscarriage or stillbirth. 216
Prevention of Low Birth Weight
Babies born below a specific weight (5-½ pounds)—called low birth weight—are at greater risk for complications.
A recent meta-analysis of 7 controlled studies looked at the effects of calcium supplementation on birth weight. 64 These studies predominantly focused on preventing hypertension and/or preeclampsia in the mother, both of which can result in low-birth-weight babies. Overall, calcium appeared to decrease the percentage of babies weighing less than 5 pounds 8 ounces. 64 However, other analysts looking at a somewhat different group of studies came to the opposite conclusion. 65,66
Quite a few double-blind studies have examined zinc58,67-72 as well as magnesium59,60,73 for preventing low birth weight, with mixed results. Results have been similarly mixed in other controlled trials of folate61,74 and fish oil or one of its fatty acids. 50,65,75Vitamin D and B vitamins have also been proposed, but so far evidence of their usefulness is weak. 54,76
Several decades ago, iron was believed to be helpful in preventing low birth weight. However, a recent large-scale unblinded study of well-nourished women found that routine iron supplements in pregnancy had no effect on birth weight. 77 In addition, as previously noted, iron supplementation in pregnant women who are not anemic may not be good for either mother or baby.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 1,877 women, use of combined vitamin E and vitamin C failed to prove helpful. 102
Other Uses of Natural Treatments
A common problem in pregnancy is an increased tendency toward swollen or bleeding gums—a condition known as gingivitis. Two, small, double-blind studies suggest that folatemouthwash may help. However, folate supplements do not appear to be especially effective against gingivitis. 44,45
Folate has also been studied for its possible role in the intellectual development of children. In one trial, researchers compared children whose mothers took daily folate and iron supplements while pregnant with those who did not. 215 At age 7-9, the children whose mothers did take the combination supplement scored higher on intellectual tests. It is unknown whether or not the folate, iron, or both contributed to this benefit, although the study took place in an area where iron deficiency is common (rural Nepal).
Another study involving 38,954 children found that the use of folate supplementation during early pregnancy reduced the children's chance of having a severe language delay at 3 years of age. 223
A condition called intrahepatic cholestasis may occur during pregnancy, causing jaundice and other complications. Preliminary evidence suggests that the supplement s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) might be helpful for preventing this. 48,49,103-105
A single-blind trial found suggestive evidence that vitamin C, taken at a dose of 100 mg daily, might help prevent bladder infections in pregnancy. 111
One placebo-controlled study of 30 women suggests that the mineral chromium may be useful for gestational diabetes, the term for diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. 46 Vitamin B 6 has also been proposed for this condition, but evidence in support of its effectiveness is minimal. 47
Low levels of vitamin B 12 may increase risk of miscarriage, and B 12 supplements may help. 93
A small preliminary study found that fish oil was significantly more effective than placebo at alleviating postpartum depression. 117 However, other studies have failed to find either fish oil or one of its chief components, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), helpful for preventing perinatal (including postpartum) depression. 98,116 For example, a large study involving 2,399 women found that fish oil capsules—a combination of DHA 800 mg/day and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 100 mg/day—did not prevent postpartum depression. 123
Studies have found evidence that the use of fish oil or DHA and EPA by pregnant women might help support healthy cognitive and visual function in their children. 91,92,106
A review of 8 randomized controlled trials found some evidence that mind-body interventions (eg, hypnotherapy, imagery) may help reduce the anxiety many women feel before and during labor. 222
Herbs and Supplements to Avoid During Pregnancy
For information on this important topic, see Herbs and Supplements to Avoid During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding .
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It's a day to remember the little guys trying to make a living over the holiday, said local shopkeepers. The stores that are usually family operated, and need business as much if not more than the big box stores and retailers.
"The nice thing about family owned stores in San Diego is when you spend the money here in San Diego, the money stays," said Larry Kuntz of Nelson Photo in Little Italy.
Kuntz's store has been locally owned for more than 60 years. Many years ago, people's only choice for a camera was at a local photo store.
Now Nelson's competes with huge retail stores, both in the malls and online.
It's a similar situation for fun eclectic clothing store UNIV in Encinitas. It can't hold a candle to the big stores in volume, but they say they can compete with their unique line-up of shirts, shoes, jackets and more.
They also offer something the larger national chains have a hard time matching: A personal touch.
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This push for Small Business Saturday, squeezed between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, was started by American Express a few years ago. It's a tough call as bargain shoppers can often find deals online or at the big retail stores that the small businesses have a tough time matching.
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Annie Crawley necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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Annie Crawley reaches thousands of people worldwide through public speaking and programs, While creating a successful business, Dive Into Your Imagination, Annie Crawley, aka Ocean Annie, continues to travel and document the world focusing on life in our Ocean. She is uniquely qualified to speak about obtaining success by taking risks, living your dreams and creating your greatest life. Originally from Chicago and trained as a photo and broadcast journalist, Annie Crawley spent the past two decades living and working around the world. After learning to dive and sail, she became a Scuba Diving Instructor and Boat Captain. She has been inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame. Annie has been out on expeditions to The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and has lived in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Galapagos, Australia and Belize. Although she has a passion for the Ocean she is committed to help people create the lives of their dreams. She helps people choose to live life fully. You can see more about her if you google Annie Crawley. She has a youtube site and many websites. She is really looking for something to define herself as a speaker with a new identity as she expands her speaking aspect of her life.
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| October 24, 2011, 12:00 pm
Planned Parenthood Votes Colorado, a state advocate for reproductive health care services and comprehensive sexuality education, announced ratings of school board candidates today.
Their ratings are based on short candidate surveys, the responses to which can be found on the organization's website.
The group surveyed candidates for school board in Denver, Colorado Springs, Jefferson County, Durango, and Fort Collins.
In Denver, all nine candidates responded to the survey, and all, but two, were identified as "advocates." The two with different rankings, Roger Kilgore, and John Daniel — both candidates for the at-large seat — were rated as allies.


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Planning on Refreshing Your Nursery with a New Coat of Paint? What Paint is Safe, and What's Not?
Planning on Refreshing Your Nursery with a New Coat of Paint? What Paint is Safe, and What's Not?The subject of 'safe' paint can be pretty daunting. There are so many types of paint available, and so many varying degrees of safety, it's hard to get to the bottom line. While there's a lot to know about the subject, one of the most important health concerns is the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
VOCs are the solvents used in paint that carry the pigment. As the paint dries, the VOCs evaporate and give off that recognizable new paint smell. But the smell is not just a smell, it's also an indication that the VOCs are in the air we breathe. VOCs have been linked to asthma attacks, throat and eye irritation, nausea, headaches, and a number of other health problems. Long term exposure can lead to cancer and kidney and liver disease.
Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulations about VOCs, many experts think they don't go far enough. For example, the EPA allows 250 grams of VOCs per liter of paint (g/L) while Green Seal, which evaluates, tests and certifies paint (among other things) as safe, only certifies those paints below 50 g/L.
Some experts believe that even 50 g/L is too high and recommend 15/20 g/L as the limit.
The VOC level is on the label so you can check it out. Your best bet is probably to go with "no VOC" paint – that way you don't have to worry about which experts are right, you just know you're protected.
Regardless of the fact that you may want paint that exceeds Green Seal standards regarding VOCs, I would still recommend getting paints that are at least Green Seal certified; many chemicals other than VOCs could still be in the paint and may be hazardous to our health and to the environment. There's a list of at least a dozen such chemicals that are prohibited by Green Seal.
So, long and short of it, if you get natural pigment/no VOC paints that are also certified by Green Seal (you'll see it on the label), you're pretty much covered.
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Cats love boxes: big boxes, small boxes, even items that resemble boxes, such as drawers, sinks and laundry baskets. But what is it about boxes that sends our feline friends into a frenzy?
Cats are instinctively drawn to boxes because they offer security. The confined space provides protection from predators, and it's a great place to stalk prey while remaining virtually unseen.
Climbing onto, jumping into and hiding in boxes is simply part of a cat's natural behavior, so providing an empty box or two is an inexpensive way to enrich your pet's environment.
Leave a box in a safe place for your cat to play. You can drop in a couple of favorite toys or cut a few holes in the side so he can peek through or stick out a paw to swat at toys — or people.
Boxes also offer safe, cozy places for felines to nap. Cats sleep 18 to 20 hours a day, so it makes sense they'd seek out places where they'd be safe from attack.
Place a blanket in a box that's about the right size for your cat and it will likely become one of his favorite places to nap. The confined space provides a sense of safety, and the sides of the box help maintain the animal's body heat.
But while all cats instinctively appreciate a good box, no feline seems to enjoy cardboard quite as much as Maru, the Internet-famous cat with more than 400,000 YouTube subscribers.
In a 2010 interview with cat blog LoveMeow, Maru (as told to the blogger behind the website) said, "I don't know why, but I can't seem to stop going into a box when I see one. When I nap, I like a small box because it is snug and fits me just right. However, when I play, I prefer a huge one."
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The product is called a Dino-Lite handheld microscope it is powered by the USB port of a PC, it is an innovative product and a feel of high tech is preferred, but again i am open to different themes.The microscope has a builtin light source this can be seen in images #2,4 & 5 this would be an interesting feature to enhance the light. By not a requirement just an idea.The logo should blend/match with the rest of the header, although blue is the color of the current logo this can be changed to any color that fits with the new design.
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Fed up with media, Trump launches his own 'nightly campaign coverage'
The Trump campaign launched what it says will be "nightly campaign coverage" in a live broadcast on the Republican nominee's Facebook page Monday night.
The coverage began at 6:30 p.m. ET, the same time as most network nightly newscasts. Hosted by Trump campaign advisers Boris Epshteyn and Cliff Sims, the show was broadcast from the campaign war room in Trump Tower via Facebook Live, the social media platform's live streaming feature.
The show included an interview with campaign manager KellyAnne Conway and a segment with conservative commentator Tomi Lahren. Although shot to mimic a news program, the broadcast was essentially a campaign advertisement with only glowing coverage of Trump and sharp criticism of his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton. After about 40 minutes the broadcast cut to live coverage of Trump's speech from Tampa, Fla.
Trump has derided the media and alleged bias throughout the campaign, but he has ramped up his criticism in recent weeks. The campaign says it intends to use Facebook Live broadcasts to take the candidate's message directly to the voters.
Some have speculated that Trump intends to launch his own television network — which some have referred to as Trump TV — if his presidential bid fails.
Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, discussed the idea of a Trump television network with a chief executive at an investment bank that has worked on past media deals, the Financial Times reported last week. The discussion was brief and "has not progressed since," according to the report.
"We all know how strong the left wing media bias is. This is us delivering our message to voters," Epshteyne told Wired. "It has nothing to do with Trump TV. It's about using 21st-century technology and communication in a way that's effective."
Trump has denied any interested in starting a TV network. "I want to win the presidency," he told The Washington Post in September. "I have no interest in a media company. False rumor."
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People on Ader Hold Road in Wayne County have depended on well water for decades. But those wells ran dry when Lake Cumberland's levels were dropped to take pressure off the leaking Wolf Creek Dam.
"Nothing there now but a big cave," says Bo Miller, among the 30 people without their routine source of water, a well that's more than 60 feet below within site of what's known as the "South Fork" of Lake Cumberland.
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Several times over the past few days I have received comments about my Preview of this year's Paris-Roubaix. The thing is, I haven't posted it yet! I was quite confused until I realized that after last year's race, I had some fun imagining what a 2010 Roubaix Preview might look like. Apparently it's one of the first hits when one Googles "Paris-Roubaix 2010 Preview"–hence the comments.
So to tide you over for my official 2010 Paris-Roubaix Preview (to be published later today or early tomorrow), I thought I would re-post, my 2009 attempt at a Preview of the 2010 Paris-Roubaix.
I hope you enjoy it–please share your comments below.
Tom Boonen – Boonen came into this season with Milan-San Remo as his primary goal. His tire length victory over Mark Cavendish gave him the win he so craved in one of the few Monuments he had left to conquer. Last week at Flanders he looked as though his form is on the decline following weeks at top niveau; but in a race like Roubaix, he still cannot be discounted. Some might say the loss of Devolder will hurt him, but as we saw last year, Roubaix is a race where Tommeke can fend for himself quite well. As long as Quick Step has a rider in the early break to offer support later, Boonen should be fine. As always, luck will be a factor (his opponents' crashes and miscues in 2009 certainly made things a bit easier for him); but in the end, it will come down to just how badly he wants it. If he can display the determination he displayed in San Remo, look for Tom to take the top step for the fourth time.
Fabian Cancellara – Spartacus just can't catch a break. Last year in Flanders he broke his chain on the Koppenburg, this year he flatted out of the chase group between the Bosberg and the finish line. With O'Grady and Riis' Viking Horde of dedicated workers, Cancellara is eager to win this race again, thus cementing his place with Boonen in what could become a legendary rivalry.
Filippo Pozzatto – Going into last week's Tour of Flanders, the question regarding Pozzato centered upon whether or not he would try and take the race into his own hands. Last year's shadowing of Boonen won him the sprint for second, but it did little to help him get him the win. Ironically, this year it was following wheels again that meant the difference for Pippo. The only one able to follow Devolder's attack up the Muur, Pozzato was more than happy to wait for the sprint where he knew he would make quick work of the Silence rider. This weekend, he stands an even better chance of pulling-off the double in a race that seems to suit him even more. With legions of tifosi lining the course to protect him from those bad Belgian hooligans, Pozzato is primed for victory.
Stijn Devolder – Devolder's move to Silence might just have paid-off. I'll admit, I was worried that he might pay the price for letting his ego and his wallet lure him away from the safety of Quick Step. But his performance in last week's Flanders proves he's truly Silence's kopman. While he didn't win the race, his team worked flawlessly to set him up for his leg-searing attack at the foot of the Muur. Unfortunately, Katusha set-up Pozzato equally well. As domestiques, Hoste and Van Summeren are enough of a team to get Devolder where he needs to be for the win. Throw someone like Sentjens into an early break and you'll have the ingredients for a Devolder victory.
Alessandro Ballan – While still young, as Ballan ages he seems to be losing the explosivity necessary to win on Belgium's muurs and bergs. However, that doesn't hinder him in Roubaix, a race of sustained power and endurance. His team is still a bit weak despite the off-season addition of Quinziato. Like many of the other riders, the key for Ballan will be in how he plays off the deeper teams. He'll need patience and a bit of luck in choosing just which attacks to follow.
Thor Hushvod – The Mighty Thor is out for revenge. He thought he had a second Ghent-Wevelgem in the bag before a stalled motorcycle in the final km led to crash, derailing the peloton's capture of Flecha's 2,000-meter suicide breakaway. Thor came-out okay—his lead-out train bore the brunt of the fall—but he'll certainly be riding with something to prove. As he showed last year, he's capable of winning this race, should things (including Flecha) fall in his favor.
George Hincapie – For better or worse, we will be subjected to one final year of Versus TV coverage that highlights George Hincapie above all else—the race included. His retirement following this year's Tour of Missouri will leave Paris-Roubaix without one of its biggest storylines of the past 15 years (at least for English-speaking fans). Could this finally be the year? Columbia added Kevin Ista to bolster the attack, but will it be enough? Burghart and Eisel are there again, but can they be patient for one more year? Time for some box-section alloy rims, George. Your carbon deep-dish wheels seem to make you more flat prone. Pull-out all the stops and give it one more go!
Martijn Maaskant – Maaskant's move to Rabobank has clearly paid dividends. Having a team of riders capable of supporting him in the big classics made all the difference in his win at the E3 Prijs 2 weeks ago. I still think he's a year away from a win in Flanders or Roubaix, but he's certainly capable of succeeding ahead of my schedule. His form is there, his team is solid, and he's proved adept at learning from his mistakes. Expect big things—if not now, then soon.
Leif Hoste – At first upset by Devolder's move to Silence, it might turn out to be the best thing that could have happened to Leif. Why? MUCH less pressure. Hoste's just not strong enough to handle the burden that comes with the status of top favorite. I think he'll be much better served as a role-playing lieutenant. He could easily find himself in a situation to win the race in a fashion similar to Knaven in 2001. Given a free hand while the other favorites look to Devolder, Hoste might finally bag his big classic win.
Sylvain Chavanel – Devolder's departure cemented Chava's place with Quick Step for at least one more year. He'll get more freedom to play his own odds in race where the competition might mark Boonen too closely. In short, he's Quick Step's new Stijn Devolder. In 2009, his late-race exploits showed us all he has the ability to win Roubaix, now he'll just need the opportunity. If he gets it, don't be surprised to see the first French winner since Guesdon.
Heinrich Haussler – Haussler still seems to be recovering from the spectacular crash in Stage 3 of the 2009 Vuelta. He shows glimmers of the form that made him the talk of the spring in last year, but I think the top form is still coming. Amstel might be a better chance for him.
Juan Antonio Flecha – Johan Bruyneel has never won at Roubaix. The signing of Flecha proves just how important it might be to him. Flecha's the king of "too little, too late" as he always seems to miss the move that matters. He broke that streak in Roubaix last year, but crashed in the final 20km. Too eager? Perhaps. But if there's anyone that can help overcome his nerves and tendency to panic, it's Bruyneel and Alain Gallopin. Cool under fire, they might prove to be the difference makers for the Spanish Arrow.
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Johan Vansummeren – These two have played the roles of faithful domestiques over the past several seasons. They're likely to do so again, but don't rule them out. Hoste's the new lieutenant at Silence; that could give Van Summeren more latitude. Stranger things have happened!
That's it for my 2010 Paris-Roubaix Preview! Did I miss someone? Share your thoughts below.


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The Bills GM and the Bucs GM got pranked by having some guys set up a conference call between the two of them, recorded it, and then posted it on the internet so everyone can hear Buddy Nix complain about how much Ryan Fitzpatrick sucks.
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Welcome to our coverage of TNA Genesis. This page will be updated throughout the night with results from the show.
Jeremy Borash welcomed us to the show, then they went outside the building, where Christy Hemme was asking fans who would win between Samoa Joe and Kurt Angle. LAX showed up, and Hemme started a "USA" chant. LAX got in the face of some fans. Security showed up, and they cut back inside, where Mike Tenay & Don West revealed that LAX is still planning to try and burn an American flag. They then reviewed the matches for the PPV.
Eric Young came out, stood in the crowd, and said that tonight he would get to make his big announcement. He said he was going to let the fans in on a "big secret", but was interrupted by Robert Roode's music. Roode and Ms. Brooks came out for Roode's open challenge, with Roode saying it was open for "anyone in the building tonight". Roode asked Eric if he would accept the challenge. Roode said Young was scared, and if Eric doesn't wrestle him, he may get fired. Roode hit Young with the microphone and dragged him into the ring to start the match.
Robert Roode vs. Eric Young.
Roode pulled off Young's shirt (Young was in streetclothes) and choked him down in a corner. Young floated over a suplex attempt and rolled up Roode for a two count, then grabbed a crucifix for another two count. Roode stopped Young's momentum with a spinebuster. Young leapfrogged Roode and ducked a clothesline, but was caught with a sleeper. Young shoved it off and applied his own sleeper. Roode dropped Young with a back suplex attempt, which looked bad. Young came back with a Thesz press. Roode whipped Young into a corner, and Young awkwardly went to the apron and then to the ropes. Roode went to join him, but Young shoved him to the mat and hit a top rope elbow for a two count. Brooks got on the corner to distract Young, but Young avoided a charging Roode. Young hit a cross bodyblock, but Roode rolled it over and got the pin with his feet on the ropes for leverage at the five minute mark.
The fans told the referee that Roode had his feet on the ropes, so the referee restarted the match. Roode protested, then charged Young. Young caught him with a double boot to the face out of the corner, and rolled up Roode for the pin, also using the ropes for leverage. The announcers played up that the fans weren't clueing in the referee this time, so Young's pin stood.
Winner: Eric Young.
After the match, Roode complained to Ms. Brooks about the loss.
A video package hyping Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle was shown.
Backstage, Christy Hemme was awaiting the arrival of Samoa Joe, but LAX interrupted her. Homicide took the mic and interviewed Konnan, who said they would burn the American flag tonight. He also said that Petey Williams is now on their hitlist for foiling their efforts to burn the flag on Impact. Konnan also noted that the next time James Storm takes his shirt off, he should wear a sports bra.
In the arena, Christian Cage came out and said it was a "load of crap" that he had to wrestle AJ Styles tonight, because he is the number one contender for the NWA World Title. Styles came out and attacked him, but security broke it up.
A video package hyping Sting vs. Abyss was shown. James Mitchell, with Abyss behind him, did a promo, making a lot of references to "Sting's maker forsaking him" when Abyss destroys him. Mitchell said by the end of tonight, Sting would be thanking him for "saving his soul".
Don West did the hard sell for the PPV.
Kurt Angle was shown arriving, and they went into a music video to hype the PPV.
Kazarian, Maverick Matt & Johnny Devine vs. Voodoo Kin Mafia
Kazarian, Matt & Devine came out with kendo sticks, Voodoo came out with chairs. This is a three-on-two handicap match. There was a "DX Sucks" chant at the start. Matt started out with BG James, backing him into his corner for a beat down. BG was soon cleaning house with right hands, but Matt took him down with a superkick. Devine came in and bit BG on the ear. Devine hit BG with a sloppy body block, then bit him again. Kazarian hit BG with a kendo stick from the floor, as the threesome kept BG on their side of the ring. Matt dropkicked BG in the face as he sat on the mat for a two count. BG came back with a forearm to Matt, and had the referee help him do a kip up so he could make the hot tag to Kip James. Kip cleaned house and gave Matt a Pedigree, then mocked the Sweet Chin Music stomp. James then tossed Matt and Kazarian out of the ring and gave Devine a cobra clutch slam for the clean pin at the four minute mark.
Winner: Voodoo Kin Mafia.
Post-match, BG James mentioned Vince McMahon, Michael Hickenbottom and Paul Levesque again, and said the next step in their "war" would be seen this Thursday night on Impact.
Mike Tenay & Don West reviewed the rest of the card, when Kazarian & Matt came out, carrying a hooded Devine. They made Devine kneel in the ring. Out came Raven, wearing a white suit and a leather mouth cover. Devine was unhooded, and Raven beat him across the back with a kendo stick. Devine just kneeled there, taking the shots. They showed the welts forming across his back. Raven posed, then left the ring. The fans chanted "one more time". Devine stood up with Kazarian & Matt as they cut to the back.
Shane Douglas & The Naturals did a promo, bragging about how the Naturals defeated Team 3D in a tables match, and now Team 3D have run off to Japan with their tails between their legs. They had the broken table from the match, and had "Team 3D Was Here" painted on it.
The Naturals vs. Jay Lethal & Sonjay Dutt.
Jerry Lynn walked Lethal & Dutt to the stage, but then returned to the back. The Naturals have new ring gear with Douglas' logo on it. The Naturals attacked Lethal & Dutt before the bell, choking their opponents and screaming about wanting more of Team 3D. Stevens tried to powerbomb Lethal on the floor, but he blocked it. He then helped Dutt to backdrop Douglas onto his partner on the floor. Lethal & Dutt hit stereo dives on the Naturals. Lethal & Dutt hit a slew of double team moves on Stevens, but Douglas broke up the cover. Dutt hit a powerdrive elbow on Stevens for another two count. Lethal tagged in and worked over Stevens, but Stevens kicked him low, right in front of the referee. Douglas tagged in and choked Lethal on the ropes. Douglas kicked Lethal low, then stomped him on the mat. Stevens tagged back in and choked Lethal as well. The Naturals made a wish on Lethal, then Douglas put Lethal in an abdominal stretch, with Stevens reaching in to provide extra leverage. The referee caught it after a few attempts and made them break the hold.
Douglas hit Lethal with a jumping knee for a two count. Stevens tagged in and hit a running kick on Lethal. Lethal tried to mount a comeback, but Stevens caught him with a wheelbarrow suplex. Stevens hit Lethal with a top rope elbow. Douglas then went to the top, but Lethal caught him with a shot to the gut and made the tag to Dutt. Dutt worked over Stevens with right hands, then hit a dropkick and a flying headscissors. Dutt dropkicked Stevens' legs out, and then worked over Douglas before giving Stevens a neckbreaker for a two count. Dutt hit Douglas with a springboard senton. Lethal gave Stevens a faceplant and Dutt followed with a moonsault for a near fall. Dutt went to the top rope, but Shane Douglas went after him. Dutt knocked him away, as Lethal pulled Douglas off the apron. Stevens grabbed Dutt for a powerbomb, and Douglas came off the top rope for a dropkick that missed badly. Stevens still dropped Dutt into the powerbomb for the pin at the eight minute mark, but the crowd was groaning at Douglas' whiffed kick.
Winners: The Naturals.
LAX did a promo, with Konnan pointing out that they are American citizens, and TNA is trying to infringe on their rights by not allowing them to burn the flag. Konnan said Jim Cornette would not stop them tonight.
A video package on Christopher Daniels vs. Chris Sabin was shown.
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Science, Morality and Christian Evangelism; Pt. 2
NOTE: This is the second of a two part series. Part one can be read here.
Contrary to what many on the secular Left would have the world believe, there is abundant proof of the wisdom - and science – behind moral precepts derived from Judeo-Christian principles. Contrast that with the damage that has been wrought by abandonment of those principles.
Contemporary society tells us that human beings are disposable. Abortion is just one consequence of this worldview. Judeo-Christian morality tells us that every human being is distinct, invaluable, made in the image and likeness of God. It drives the pro-life moment. Scientific study and technological advances have reinforced, not contradicted, our perspective.
Our culture shrugs its shoulders at easy divorce. The Judeo-Christian attitude toward marriage is that it is for life. Jesus Christ said, "The two shall become one flesh" and "What God has joined, let no man put asunder." What is the physical manifestation of the "one flesh" that Christ described? Children. Who is hurt worst by divorce? Children.
And nothing seems as unquestionable in America today as a casual attitude about sexuality generally. Christ was quite clear about the damage done by adultery and fornication. We have seen this borne out.
In fact, Jesus Christ's words were filled with scientific truths that we have only just begun to understand scientifically. Take, for example, his admonition that we should forgive our brother "70 times 7 times." Historically viewed as merely a divine command - (translation: Your brother doesn't deserve it, but God demands it, so you must do it) – studies in sociology and psychology now demonstrate not only that forgiveness can resolve interpersonal conflict, but that there is a direct and observable physiological response to forgiveness. It is healthier for the forgiver to forgive.
Christians should not be surprised by any of this. God advises the things He does because He KNOWS us. He knows us as a father knows His children. He knows us as the Creator knows the created. Or, put somewhat differently, He knows us as the perfect scientist knows the subject of His study.
What God advises us to do, and to avoid – those things which we have tended to call "morality" – He has done because He LOVES us, and because He knows what will bring creativity, happiness, and human flourishing -- and that which will produce misery and suffering, illness and death, personal devastation and even societal collapse.
So what are Christians and others who would like to see a change, to do?
None of this is a call for more laws. The law is a blunt instrument not suited for the guidance of the most personal and intimate aspects of people's lives. And a people who "do the right thing" only through fear of legal sanction have no real ethos save self-preservation.
Instead, we need to strengthen and listen to - not undermine or mock - institutions that instill the values that promote healthy individuals, healthy families, and thus a healthy society. These must include the religious institutions that have demonstrated their ability to co-exist with and promote civilized individual behavior and the development of civilized society and human flourishing. Confining discussion of "morality" to the realm of denominational dogma removes the Judeo-Christian perspective on human interaction from the most important social conversations at a time when that perspective is desperately needed.
Christians – and those with whom we find common ground on these issues – must have the courage to point to the proof of the need for the morality we espouse. It needs to be clearer that there is a universal rightness and goodness to the principles outlined in Christian morality; that these are NOT just peculiarities of a particular religious dogma (like wearing particularly clothing, attending church on this day or that) that members of other faiths or no faith can disregard as meaningless to them.
Christians have a responsibility to convey the message that healthy sexuality is like any other human good, such as food, drink, work, or recreation: excellent in the proper places and times, but potentially deeply destructive if misused or abused. One way this can be done is by tying Christian morality to scientifically provable facts about human health and human flourishing. Christians have no reason to fear the inclusion of science in the conversation. Profound moral truths should be scientifically demonstrable if they are to be considered universally applicable.
We must also gently remind ourselves and our fellow citizens that individual decisions have a collective impact. The consequences of individual decisions, multiplied by tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions of people – affect us all. We acknowledge the environmental impact of our individual "carbon footprint"; why can we not admit the societal impact of our other personal decisions?
This also means that we must find a sensible middle ground between libertine public promiscuity and hypocritical puritanical judgmentalism. Perhaps a good comparison is the public's attitude towards smoking or alcohol. We don't feel bad about encouraging people not to smoke, even if they enjoy smoking. We recognize the damage that excessive consumption of alcohol can do to a person's health and that of their family, and so we advise drinking in moderation. We have other reasonable social limits and constraints, such as a legal age to purchase, or laws forbidding operating a motor vehicle after drinking. We encourage people to keep trying, even when they fall off the wagon, or start smoking again. We don't tell people, "You're smoking, so you're going to hell," or "You're no longer a tobacco virgin." Nor is it said, "Well, you were an alcoholic, so you've got no business telling other people to stop drinking." (And Prohibition is the best evidence of the law's ineffectiveness here.)
Finally, along with embracing science in these evangelizing conversations, we should welcome debates with skeptics. Such confrontations test our mettle. They weed out charlatans. And where science prevails, religious precepts can withdraw – not where a tenet of faith cannot be proven true (as with, for example, the existence of God), but certainly where it can be proven false (e.g., no, the sun does not revolve around the earth).
In the spirit of reciprocity, our atheistic and agnostic brethren must relinquish their visceral rejection of anything that is traceable to a religious tradition. Just because "Thou shalt not kill" derives from ancient Judaism does not mean that we should toss out the societal prohibition against murder as a superstitious anachronism. There is a reason this has endured.
I do not mean to suggest that Judaism and Christianity are the only religious traditions that provide insight into humanity or bases for enlightened human interaction. To the contrary, I am suggesting that any religious tradition that can survive contact with scientific inquiry – and that describes a significant number of them – should continue to guide our decisions and influence our societies. Those which depend for their survival upon ignorance or threat of physical force should wither away.
Jesus Christ said, "Ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall set you free." This does not sound like someone who was afraid of science. We should not be afraid to use science to evangelize for Him.


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After six years of planning, California moved forward Wednesday with the nation's first auction of greenhouse gas pollution credits.
The bidding and buying began at 10 a.m. and closed at 1 p.m. There was no jam-packed auction house or frenetic trading floor: Bids were placed quietly and electronically, from computers around the country.
Results of the auction — including how many qualified bidders participated, the settlement price on carbon and the number of allowances sold — are expected to be made public Monday by the California Air Resources Board.
Several business groups, including the California Chamber of Commerce, remain opposed to the program, complaining that it's a hidden tax. The chamber filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to invalidate the cap-and-trade auction.
But environmentalists and state policy leaders hailed the auction as the launch of the first large-scale carbon market in the United States, and one that is expected to be the second-largest carbon market in the world after the European Union.
"The world is watching California mark this historic milestone," said Alex Jackson, an attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council. "The launch of the nation's first economywide carbon market emphasizes once again California's continued leadership in developing innovative energy policies."
Under California's cap-and-trade program, any business that emits more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases is affected. Chevron, Calpine and Valero are among the 360 businesses — most of them oil refineries, power plants, cement companies and large food processors — representing 600 entities that are covered. Several companies contacted Wednesday declined to say how the auction went, or even if they participated.
"The companies that are participating are not saying whether they are participating because it's a market strategy," said Gary Gero of the Climate Action Reserve, a nonprofit group that tracks greenhouse gas emissions. "This is the very start of a long-term market. I would be surprised if everyone participates in the first auction. A lot of them will sit on the sidelines and wait and see what develops."
California will hold four auctions a year until at least 2020; the next one is in February. Under the law, companies must have one permit, or allowance, for each metric ton of greenhouse gases they emit. California initially will provide 90 percent of the permits for free to reduce the burden on businesses, but that percentage will decline over time. Utilities like PG&E and Southern California Edison were given all of their allowances for free. As polluters reckon with the new mandate to reduce emissions, some may buy their way to compliance. But far more seem to be focusing on efforts to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions through technological innovation and energy efficiency, particularly since the price of carbon is expected to rise.
If the system works as designed, the most efficient companies will be financially rewarded, polluters will pay and greenhouse gases will be dramatically reduced.
California originally hoped to partner with several other Western states on a regional cap-and-trade program, but one by one the other states pulled away amid the recession and 2010 elections. But several of those states are closely watching California, and for the first time Wednesday, the governors of Oregon and Washington, along with the premier of British Columbia, collectively voiced support for pricing carbon in a joint statement issued with Gov. Jerry Brown. The idea of a carbon tax has been floated in the wake of Hurricane Sandy but seems unlikely to be enacted at the national level.
The auction is expected to generate $500 million to $1 billion of revenue in the first year, but that amount is expected to grow in coming years. Those revenues will fund climate-related programs, with 25 percent committed to benefiting disadvantaged communities.
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Bedminster-based NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced Tuesday the appointment and promotion of two key executives to support the company's vision in being a global provider of orphan drugs.According to the announcement, Paul Firuta has joined NPS as president, U.S. commercial operations. He was most recently vice president and general manager at Americas for ViroPharma Inc. While at ViroPharma, Firuta led the U.S. launch of Cinryze, an orphan biologic product to help patients with hereditary angioedema. The product generated $97 million in sales its first year, making it one of the most successful orphan drug launches in the U.S.
Eric Pauwels has been promoted to the new position of president, NPS Pharma International and will be responsible for international commercial operations. He joined NPS in 2011 and has created a commercial team and directed the successful U.S. launch of Gattex, an injection for adult short bowel syndrome, the announcement said.
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