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Minister makes speech on Middle East Peace Process
On Friday the 16th April the Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Micheál Martin T.D. made a speech to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions on the Middle East Peace Process. This follows his trip to Gaza in February which was discussed here and which was characterised as a humanitarian trip to highlight the crisis created by the blockade of Gaza which he also referred to.
In his speech to the ICTU the Minister acknowledged the work undertaken by the Trade Union movement and other civil society groups in Ireland in highlighting the situation within the Middle East. He also drew attention to the importance of having an informed debate on this topic.
Interestingly the Minister also stressed the importance of a resolution based upon a two-state solution and 'the central importance of achieving progress towards a comprehensive settlement, based on a two-State solution.' In doing so he lay emphasis upon the apparent acceptance of such a solution by Prime Minister Netanyahu in June 2009 where he stated that:
In my vision of peace, there are two free peoples living side by side in this small land, with good neighborly relations and mutual respect, each with its flag, anthem and government, with neither one threatening its neighbors security and existence.
The Minister further emphasised the Irish Government's support for the US efforts led by Senator George Mitchell, who was heavily involved in the Northern Ireland peace process as well, in reaching a settlement. The strongest language in the speech was left to the issue current blockade of Gaza, where the Minister stated that,
Most of all, we need to end the completely unjust, unacceptable and counter-productive blockade of Gaza.
The Minister had previously condemned the building of 1,600 homes in East Jerusalem, joining other EU countries in doing so. In that statement the Minister called into question Israel's commitment in achieving any progress within the talks.
The Minister also referenced the relationship between the EU and the countries of the Middle East, particularly Israel, and asserted that it was the Government's position that such relations should be based upon the EU-Israel Association Agreement. This aim of this Agreement is to strengthen EU-Israeli ties and to eventually integrate Israel into EU policies. The EU's language with regard to the Middle East conflict tends to be quite tame, a recent Declaration by HR Catherine Ashton stated that, '[t]he EU calls upon all parties to avoid any provocation and move towards lasting peace.'
Interestingly the Minister did not make any mention of the use of Irish passports in the assassination of Hamas commander Mahmoud al-Mabhhouh which we blogged about here. Indeed the Department of Foreign Affairs appears to have gone silent on the matter. This may be contrasted with the UK which expelled a Israeli diplomat in late March in response to state sponsored identity theft. This perhaps better reflects the Government's largely guarded tone when discussing issues related to the Middle East.
Deaths in Custody
In the last ten days two men have died in or following Garda detention. On Saturday Johnny Nevin (39) of Tipperary was detained in Templemore Garda Station, became unwell and was transferred to Nenagh Hospital, where he died. On the 20 April a 39 year-old man was found dead in his cell in Tallaght Garda Station. Both deaths are now being investigated by the Garda Ombudsman Commission under s.102 of the Garda Siochana Act 2005.
The circumstances and causes of these deaths are not known and we should be careful to avoid speculation at this point until the investigations have been completed. There is no suggestion as yet that either man was injured by Gardaí. That said, that two men in their thirties should die in or following Garda custody sould be of grave concern to all. For the time that they were detained they were in the care of the State. As the UK Joint Committee on Human Rights stated in its report on deaths in custody:
When the state takes away a person's liberty, it assumes full responsibility for protecting their human rights. The most fundamental of these is the right to life.
In addition to the right to life protected under Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, there are also protections against torture, ill-treatment, inhuman and degrading treatment, the right to privacy and the freedom from discrimination. The duty under Article 2 entails a positive duty to safeguard life, which requires not only that states take positive steps to protect the lives of individuals whose lives are at risk but also to adequately investigate any instances of deaths in custody. There is ample case law from the European Court on the right to life and it makes clear that, for instance, if a person is at a heightened risk, even where the threat eminates from themselves, the obligation on the State is even higher (see Keenan v. UK).
Little work has been done on deaths in custody in Ireland though names like Terrence Wheelock and Peter Matthews will be familiar to many (we've posted about Mr Wheelock's death here, here and here). That two men should die in/following garda custody demands the most serious of attention, and the most serious of questions to be asked of the system – including why were they in custody? should they have been there? did the gardai assault either individual? were there any medical conditions at the time of the arrest? were the individuals supervised appropriately at the station? what was the response of officers at the station on realisation of the illness/death of the individual?
At the heart of this issue is the harsh reality of the status of people detained, which the Joint Committee on Human Rights expanded on:
…the majority of people entering custody are extremely vulnerable individuals. Many of those who die in custody are young. Most of those who die are vulnerable or sick, with histories of mental illness and drug and alcohol problems. It must be recognised that by taking people into custody the state takes upon itself a particular duty of care, because of their vulnerability, and a special responsibility to ensure their protection and to uphold their human rights… The multiple vulnerabilities of the people detained, the acute need for medical treatment and drug and alcohol detoxification facilities, low educational achievement and poor communication skills, and the high rate of mental illness, are all found to a greater or lesser extent in all forms of state detention.
This unfortunate reality enhances the need for every precaution to be taken when an individual is detained. It is suggested that these two deaths should prompt either GSOC or the Garda Inspectorate to conduct an investigation into this issue as it affects detention in Irish police stations. Two deaths in one week, a week in which the Governor of the Dochas Centre has resigned, due in part to the conditions in the prison, should be ringing the loudest of alarm bells in terms of the treatment of persons in detention centres in Ireland. Of great dissappointment is that, from the media reports, the GRA conference this week (which I will review tomorrow) has failed to address this issue.
Human Rights in Irish Legal History: Mallinder on the 1969 Amnesty in Northern Ireland
Over the next three weeks a number of our regular contributors and guest bloggers will consider key events in Irish legal history which have had an impact on the political institutions in place in Ireland and in particular upon questions of human rights. The first guest post in this series is contributed by Dr Louise Mallinder, a lecturer in human rights and international law at the Transitional Justice Institute, University of Ulster. It explores the attempts by the Stormont Parliament to institute amnesties for particular crimes in the late 1960s and their role in the descent towards The Troubles.
For millennia, amnesty laws have been used across the world by governments whose legitimacy and authority have been threatened by rebellions and civil unrest (See eg Robert Parker, 'Fighting the Siren's Song: The Problem of Amnesty in Historical and Contemporary Perspective' (2001) 42 Acta Juridica Hungarica 69). They have been used in the midst of violence as counter-insurgency measures or efforts to diffuse tensions. They are also a common feature of peace agreements (For examples of peace agreements containing amnesty provisions, see the Transitional Justice Institute/INCORE Peace Agreement Database). Indeed, Article 6(5) of Additional Protocol II to the Geneva Conventions 1977, which is the only international human rights or humanitarian law treaty to explicitly mention amnesty laws, calls upon state parties to enact the 'broadest possible amnesty' at the end of non-international conflicts. The rationale for this provision is that an amnesty is a necessary prerequisite to encourage combatants to surrender their weapons and reintegrate into society, and that in contrast efforts to pursue retribution could risk further inflaming tensions. However, as was evident in Northern Ireland during the Consultative Group on the Past's public consultations, amnesty laws are often strongly opposed by victims' groups and human rights activists (Philip Bradfield, 'Victims hit out over talks on amnesty' Newsletter (17 January 2008); Chris Thornton, '"Don't mention the war", 2,000 letters tell Eames' Belfast Telegraph (21 February 2008)).
This opposition argues that amnesty laws violate victims' rights and risk undermining the rule of law (for a more detailed discussion of the international legal framework relating to amnesty laws and the arguments for and against their use, see Louise Mallinder, Amnesty, Human Rights and Political Transitions: Bridging the Peace and Justice Divide (Studies in International Law, Hart Publishing, Oxford 2008)). Such debates often overlook the fact that during the Northern Irish peace process there have been several 'amnesty-like' policies for encouraging disarmament, incentivising truth recovery and for releasing political offenders from prison. In addition, as this post will explore in relation to the 1969 amnesty, amnesties laws have been used in Northern Ireland's past and have even benefited individuals who have opposed amnesty measures in the peace process (See the comments of Ian Paisley Sr, pictured above, during House of Commons debates on 13 October 2005).
In May 1969, the new Northern Irish Prime Minister, James Chichester-Clarke, decided with the support of the Attorney General and his cabinet at Stormont to introduce a general amnesty for 'events associated with, or arising out of, political protests, utterances, marches, meetings, demonstrations' occurring between 5 October 1968 and 6 May 1969 (Northern Ireland Information Service Press Release, 6 May 1969). This amnesty was an executive decision rather than enacted legislation. According to the Attorney General, it applied to criminal proceedings that were pending, any future proceedings, the collection of fines already imposed, and provided for the remission of sentences for those already convicted (Northern Ireland Information Service Press Release, 6 May 1969).However, the Attorney General specified 'that proceedings would be taken against any of those persons concerned in any way with acts of sabotage who could be brought to justice' (Northern Ireland Information Service Press Release, 6 May 1969).
The amnesty was introduced within a context of growing civil unrest and aimed to de-escalate the rapidly escalating conflict, or in the words of the then Prime Minister, to 'wipe the slate clean and look to the future' (Northern Ireland Information Service Press Release, 6 May 1969). It had a wide application to all criminal offences associated with the demonstrations, including attacks on civilian homes, but excluding 'acts of sabotage'. It was designed to cover both civilians and members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, and it was unconditional. Among those released from prison in accordance with the amnesty were Major Ronald Bunting and the future First Minister, Ian Paisley.
The release of Mr Paisley, who had already been convicted and was serving part of his sentence (According to the papers from the time, Paisley apparently chose to be imprisoned rather than sign a bail bond.), was perhaps the most contentious issue for the cabinet when debating the amnesty, as they viewed him as too much of a security risk. Stormont Cabinet papers from the time record that after other prisoners had been released under the amnesty, Ian Paisley wrote to the Stormont government demanding that he and Major Bunting be included in the amnesty. Prime Minister Chichester Clarke described the 'threatening tone of the letter' as 'deplorable', and argued that 'if the Paisley faction returned to the streets, the entire story of street agitation might be repeated'. Despite these reservations, Paisley was eventually released under this amnesty. However, unfortunately, this amnesty policy failed to stem the violence and it was soon followed by the outbreak of The Troubles.
Indefinite inclusion on the Sexual Offences Register – R and Thompson v Secretary of State for the Home Department
In R and Thompson v Secretary of State for the Home Department the UK Supreme Court upheld the decisions of the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal that inclusion on the Sexual Offences Register for the duration of an offender's life was in breach of the ECHR. Statutory notification requirements for sex offenders were first introduced in the UK by section 1(3) of the Sex Offenders Act 1997, later amended by the Criminal Justice and Courts Services Act 2000. These provisions were repealed, and now, section 82 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 imposes a duty on anyone sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment or more for a sexual offence to notify the police of where they live and of any travel abroad. There is no right to a review of these notification requirements, and they endure for "an indefinite period", as the Act terms it, which is essentially the remainder of a person's life.
The respondents, R and Thompson, sought judicial review, contending that such absence of a right of review breached their right to privacy protected by Article 8 of the ECHR. In the Supreme Court, Lord Phillips emphasised that the core of the case was whether the interference with offenders' Article 8 rights is proportionate, given the legitimate aims of the prevention of crime and the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. He focused on three questions: "(i) What is the extent of the interference with article 8 rights? (ii) How valuable are the notification requirements in achieving the legitimate aims? and (iii) To what extent would that value be eroded if the notification requirements were made subject to review?" (para. 41).
He acknowledged the necessity for the authorities to be aware of the location of persons convicted of sexual offences that are being actively managed or supervised, noting that this level of supervision is determined, in part, by the risk of reoffending they pose (para. 45). When a person is subject to lifetime notification requirements but no longer poses any significant risk of committing further sexual offences and this is demonstrably the case, Lord Philips felt it would be pointless to maintain notification requirements given the incursions on Article 8, and indeed from a pragmatic sense felt it overburdened the responsible authorities (para. 51). This is an interesting and logical mix of principled and practical argument. Lord Phillips, at para. 57, concluded that "there must be some circumstances in which an appropriate tribunal could reliably conclude that the risk of an individual carrying out a further sexual offence can be discounted to the extent that continuance of notification requirements is unjustified." He emphasised the viability of review in other jurisdictions, including Ireland, and noted that "This does not suggest that the review exercise is not practicable."
In Ireland, s 8(3)(a) of the Sex Offenders Act 2001 requires notification for "an indefinite duration" if the sentence imposed on the person in respect of the offence concerned is one of imprisonment for life or for more than two years, but s 11(1) allows for a court application to discharge this obligation on the ground that the interests of the common good are no longer served by his or her continuing to be subject to them. However, such an application cannot be made before the expiration of ten years from the date of the person's release from prison.
Despite some predictable media coverage (see the Sun, "Rapists win new legal rights"), the decision is narrow in scope, and concerns the lack of review only rather than compromising the legitimacy or legality of the Register itself. Indeed, Lord Rodger emphasised that he saw "no basis for saying that, in themselves, the notification requirements, including those relating to travel, are a disproportionate interference with the offenders' article 8 rights to respect for their family life, having regard to the important and legitimate aim of preventing sexual offending" (para. 64).
Keane on South Park, Islam and Hate Speech: A European Perspective
We are delighted to welcome this guest post from Dr. David Keane. Dr. David Keane is a Lecturer in Law, Middlesex University, United Kingdom. David researches and publishes on issues relating to human rights, minority rights, freedom of expression, racial discrimination and regional human rights systems. A full list of David's publications can be accessed here. This is David's response to my previous post South Park: 'Religious Defamation', Freedom of Expression & Human Rights
I hadn't seen South Park in many years, but coincidentally happened to be watching last Wednesday when Episode 200 was shown. I realised that the portrayal of Mohammad dressed in a bear costume (although it turns out not to be him – see here) was going to re-ignite questions of religious defamation and freedom of expression, and wasn't surprised to see the Guardian, for example, run with the story for the past three days. Liam Thornton's interesting analysis on this blog has firmly supported freedom of expression and underlines South Park's irreverent approach as an 'equal opportunities offender'. As a human rights academic and a firm believer in freedom of expression, and indeed cartoons as an art form, I am always surprised to find myself often arguing against the cartoonists who are behind the series of recent controversies. I sometimes wonder whether it may be related to the fact that every time I read an article about the Danish cartoons or other such incidents, I detect a certain triumph in the portrayal of Muslims as intolerant of freedom of expression. They're only cartoons! seems to be the central message.
Liam Thornton's piece makes reference to an article of mine, and I'd like to go back to the central idea I had in writing it in order to explain my position. In much of the analysis on the 'Danish cartoons' controversy, there was an implicit understanding that cartoons are for children. How could people be offended by something which is essentially harmless juvenile fun? Yet the history of cartoon satire tells otherwise; cartooning has had a long political history, according to one study beginning as far back as 1360 BC with an unflattering portrait of King Tutankhamen's father. This noble tradition of political dissidence, or the cartoon as social protest, spread from 17th century Holland, and morphed into the editorial cartoon we have today. Read more…


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If you have had problems with drug or alcohol abuse in the past, you may be at higher risk for Valium becoming habit-forming.
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A: Diazepam (Valium) is an anxiolytic sedative classified as a benzodiazepine. Diazepam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders, for the symptomatic relief in acute alcohol withdrawal and as an adjunctive treatment for the relief of skeletal muscle spasms. Diazepam may also be used as an adjunctive therapy for convulsive disorders. The most common symptoms of a diazepam overdose include drowsiness, excessive sedation, ataxia, confusion and reduced reflexes. A diazepam overdose rarely causes coma and very rarely causes death. A diazepam overdose typically does not present a life-threatening situation unless a patient has also ingested other central nervous system depressants, including alcohol. As the effects of the diazepam overdose begin to diminish, a patient may experience symptoms of jitteriness and overstimulation. Unless a patient suffers from a severe diazepam overdose, there are minimal effects on respiration, pulse rate and blood pressure. If you suspect you may be experiencing symptoms of a diazepam overdose, it is paramount to seek medical treatment immediately. When managing a diazepam overdose, it is important to consider if a patient has ingested any other agents prior to beginning treatment. To treat a diazepam overdose, if the patient is conscious, vomiting should be induced within one hour. Gastric lavage may be used for the treatment of a diazepam overdose if performed soon after ingestion. Activated charcoal may also be used to decrease absorption if there is no advantage to emptying the stomach. Other treatments may be performed in more serious cases, but must be administered with caution. It is important to take diazepam exactly as directed to avoid an overdose situation. Do not take diazepam in larger amounts or for a longer duration than prescribed by a physician.
A: Diazepam (Valium) is categorized as a benzodiazepine. Diazepam is approved for the management of anxiety disorders, the treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms and muscle spasms. Diazepam is also approved as an adjunctive treatment for seizures. Diazepam is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a controlled substance and may precipitate physical and psychological dependence and withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation. If physical dependence to diazepam has developed, a patient will experience withdrawal symptoms if the medication is abruptly discontinued. Diazepam withdrawal symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, confusion, irritability, tremor, abdominal and muscle cramps, vomiting and sweating. In more severe cases of diazepam withdrawal, symptoms may consist of derealization, depersonalization, increased sensitivity to sound, numbness and tingling of the extremities, increased sensitivity to light or physical contact, hallucinations or epileptic seizures. The more severe diazepam withdrawal symptoms are more likely in patients who have been given higher doses and with more prolonged use. Patients are advised against abrupt discontinuation of treatment with diazepam. If discontinuation is warranted or desired, consult with a health care provider to determine an appropriate taper schedule. A gradual dosage tapering should be performed under the supervision of a physician to avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur if patients are switched from long-acting benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, to more short-acting benzodiazepines. Treatment with diazepam should be no longer than two to three months, including the gradual dosage taper. There is also a potential risk for rebound anxiety as well. Rebound anxiety is a temporary syndrome in which the symptoms that were present prior to treatment recur and are enhanced. Rebound anxiety is more likely with abrupt discontinuation of diazepam. According to the prescribing information for Valium, the brand-name of diazepam, it is recommended to decrease the dosage gradually.
A: Diazepam (Valium) is therapeutically classified as an anxiolytic-sedative medication belonging to the benzodiazepine class. Diazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine. Diazepam has central nervous system depressant and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. However, the exact mechanism of action of the benzodiazepines, including diazepam, has not been fully elucidated. There are several uses for diazepam which have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Diazepam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term of the symptoms of anxiety. According to the prescribing information for Valium, the brand-name of diazepam, benzodiazepines should not be employed as monotherapy for the treatment of depression or anxiety associated with depression as suicidal tendencies may be present in this patient population. Another use for diazepam is for symptomatic relief in patients experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Diazepam may be useful in alleviating symptoms including acute agitation, tremor and impending acute delirium tremens. Diazepam is also indicated as an adjunctive treatment for the relief of skeletal muscle spasm associated with certain neurospastic conditions and reflex spasms caused by local pathology, such as inflammation of muscles or joints secondary to trauma. Diazepam also has anticonvulsant properties and is indicated as an adjunctive therapy to treat certain convulsive disorders. Treatment with diazepam is not recommended patients dependent on other substances, including alcohol, except for the symptomatic management of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Benzodiazepines, including diazepam, should be administered with extreme caution in patients with a past medical history of drug or alcohol abuse and should not be used as a primary treatment in patients with a diagnosis of psychotic illness. For all of the uses for diazepam, the lowest effective dose required to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes should be administered for the shortest duration possible. Treatment with diazepam, for any of the FDA approved indications, should not exceed two to three months, including a gradual dosage tapering period to avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation.
A: Benzodiazepines are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety and tension associated by everyday life stressors typically does not warrant treatment with anxiolytic medications. In addition to their role in the treatment of anxiety disorders, some of the benzodiazepines also have sedative-hypnotic, anticonvulsant or muscle relaxant properties. They are also used to treat panic disorder, induce sleep and as an adjunct to anesthesia prior to surgery or procedures. There are several different medications belonging to the benzodiazepine class. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Office of Diversion Control, alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium) and temazepam (Restoril) are the five most prescribed benzodiazepines. Alprazolam is approved, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the management of anxiety disorders, for the short-term symptomatic relief of anxiety and for the management of anxiety associated with depression. Alprazolam is also approved for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. Lorazepam is approved, by the FDA, for the management of anxiety disorders, for the short-term symptomatic relief of anxiety or for the management of anxiety caused by the symptoms of depression. The effectiveness of lorazepam, for treatment greater than 4 months, has not been assessed in clinical trials and it is advisable to periodically re-assess the need for treatment. Clonazepam is used to treat certain types of seizure disorders, alone or as an adjunct to treatment. Clonazepam is also useful in the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. Similar to lorazepam, the effectiveness of clonazepam, for long-term use greater than 9 weeks, has not been assessed and the long-term usefulness of treatment should be re-assessed periodically as well. Diazepam is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders, for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms or for symptomatic relief in acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Diazepam is also useful as an adjunctive treatment for skeletal muscle spasm or convulsive disorders. Temazepam is approved only for the short-term treatment of insomnia and should only be prescribed for 7 to 10 days of treatment.
A: Diazepam (Valium) is an anxiolytic agent. Diazepam is classified as a benzodiazepine medication and is a central nervous system depressant. In addition to the anti-anxiety properties of diazepam, it also demonstrates anticonvulsant and skeletal muscle relaxant activity. Diazepam is approved, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for symptomatic relief in acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome and for the management of symptoms of mild to moderate degrees of anxiety in certain conditions. Diazepam is also approved as an adjunctive treatment for muscle spasms and certain seizure disorders. The instructions for taking diazepam are dependent upon the indication for which it has been prescribed. In all patients, treatment should be highly individualized and should be aimed at achieving desired therapeutic outcomes with the lowest dose possible and for the shortest treatment duration necessary. For symptomatic relief in acute alcohol withdrawal, the usual dose is 10 mg three to four times daily in the first 24 hours and should be reduced to 5 mg administered three to four times daily as needed thereafter. For the symptomatic relief in anxiety disorders, the typical adult dose is 2 mg to 10 mg two to four times daily. The instructions for taking diazepam as an adjunctive treatment for muscle spasm are 2 mg to 10 mg three to four times daily. When diazepam is used for its anticonvulsant properties, the usual dose is 2 mg to 10 mg two to four times daily as an adjunctive therapy. A lower dose is recommended in patients with respiratory insufficiency as a result of the potential for respiratory depression. Additionally, in elderly or debilitated patients, it is advisable to initiate treatment with the smallest, effective dose to prevent the development of symptoms including ataxia, excessive sedation or other possible adverse reactions caused by central nervous system depression. This population of patients is more sensitive to central nervous system depression and more likely to experience related side effects. The instructions for taking diazepam should also include an advisory to patients to exercise caution when engaging in tasks that require mental alertness and physical coordination.
A: Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Diazepam is not indicated for the treatment of depression. Diazepam is a controlled substance and may become habit forming. Only take diazepam as prescribed by your doctor. Diazepam should be taken with a full glass of water. Diazepam is usually taken as needed for panic or anxiety or at bedtime for sleep. Feeling tired or drowsy after a dose of diazepam is very common. Common side effects associated with treatment with diazepam are drowsiness, changes in appetite and sex drive. Serious side effects, which should be reported to your healthcare provider immediately, include confusion, depression, feeling lightheaded or faint, changes in mood, muscle cramps, trouble sleeping, and feeling unusually tired. Withdrawal symptoms can occur even after short-term use of diazepam and can range from mild to major withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms of diazepam may include insomnia, headache, confusion, abdominal and muscle cramps, vomiting, sweating, tremors, and seizures. Recurrent symptoms of panic disorder can occur and be more severe than before starting treatment with diazepam. Stopping diazepam should be done under a doctor
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Most worship services in India commence with a brief invocation to Ganesha, believed to be the remover of obstacles and the source of good luck. There are several modern shrines to Ganesha across the length and breadth of the Indian subcontinent, especially in the southern state of Tamilnadu. All Saivite temples bear several shrines to the elephant faced Ganesha. Templenet takes you on a tour of prominent Ganapati shrines, some of which have been held in reverence for centuries.
All about Ganesha : Ganesha the elephant faced God is usually worshipped first before any other worship service is carried out to any other deity. The Siddhi Vinayak temple in Bombay is a modern shrine visited by thousands throughout the year. Pillayaarpatti near Karaikkudi in Tamilnadu houses an ancient temple with a rock cut shrine to Ganesha, Karpaka Vinayakar. It is rich in festivals and traditions.
The Ashta Vinayak shrines : The State of Maharashtra holds Ganapati in great reverence. 8 of these shrines around Pune are collectively referred to as the Ashta Vinayak temples.
Ganesh Chaturti: Here is a special Templenet feature brought out for Ganesh Chaturti 1999, with links to related websites.
Vatapi Ganapati is an image of Ganapati said to have been brought back by the Pallava King during his conquest of Badami, formerly known as Vatapi.
The hill temple dedicated to Taayumanavar - Shiva of the 1st millennium CE, is popularly reffered to as the Ucchi Pillayar temple (Rock Fort – Malaikkottai temple complex) and is associated with legends from the Ramayana.
Ranjangaon in Maharashtra enshrines Mahaganapati depicting the legend of Shiva invoking Ganesha during his battle with the demons.
The Tiruvalanchuzhii Shiva temple near Kumbhakonam in Tamilnadu is known more popularly for its shrine to Sweta Vinayakar, said to be made of the foam of the milky ocean (Ksheera Sagaram).
Moreshwar in Moregaon , is one of the most popular of the Ashta Vinayaka shrines in Maharashtra depicting Ganapati on a peacock mount.
Chintamani Vinayak in Maharashtra is associated with the legend of the Chintamani gem and Kapila Muni.
Mahad in Maharashtra enshrines Varadvinayak associated with the legend of Rukmangada, Indra and the Bhadravana forest.
Girijaatmaja Vinayak at Lenyadri hills in Maharashtra is a representation of Ganesha in the form of an infant.
Ballal Vinayak at Pali in Maharashtra is associated with the legend of a young lad Ballal's devotion to Ganapati.
Ozar in Maharashtra depicts Ganapati as Vigneshwar who quelled the arrogance of the demon Vignaasuran.
The Gokarana Shivastalam in Karnataka and the Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple at Deogarh in Bihar are prominent centers of Shiva worship. Ganesha is said to have been the cause of the origin of these worship centers.
Siddhi Vinayak in Siddhatek in Maharashtra commemorates the legend of Vishnu invoking Ganesha, during his battle with the demons.


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Natalie72 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 210 diseños de 50 diseñadores freelance.
Self Funded Teen
One of my main passions is encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit in young people. "Self Funded Teen" shows youth between the ages of 10-20 how to turn their passions, interests and talents into business and profits.
My motive is to increase the financial awareness and independence in the young and young at heart. "Self Funded Teen" demonstrates an alternative method of fund-raising, encourages kids to "Have a go" at business and provides a real solution for them to make some spare cash doing something they love. I want kids and teens to pursue something they love rather than something they are forced to do by their parents of teachers and I'll show them how to do that.
I'm an ex Primary School Teacher, have worked in Corporate business as well as small business in the city and the country so I'm really keen to share the knowledge and wisdom I've gained to make it easier for others.
* Kids and Teenagers aged 10-20 years
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Something that will suit entire corporate image and branding to be used on:
- Business Cards
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I'd love to see something like a triptych with three different coloured backgrounds and then silhouettes (black) of some stock photos of teens. I've seen plenty of images of teens with hands in the air, shopping bags, wearing a hat with roller blades hanging over their shoulders. earphones. Ones with a good ability to sillhouette and still know it is a Teenager.
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And speaking of puppies, I have a smaller version of the crochet Pomp-a-Poodle coming out. I'm calling it "Pomp-a-Puppy" (or should I call it "Pompy-pup"?). It is made with the same Red Heart Super Saver & Pomp-a-doodle yarn as the larger version but stands only about 11". Perfect size for little hands to hold.
Here's a rough draft of her.


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Red Wagon Theme Party by Mon Tresor for TomKat Studio
I was beyond delighted to be asked to participate in the Tomkat Australian Party Challenge a short while ago to showcase the amazing new range of printables by the Tomkat Studio. I have been a long time fan of Kim's work & I am an avid reader of all things Tomkat!
The Tomkat printables theme Mon Tresor was lucky to work with was Little Red Wagon. I chose this theme because I instantly pictured a lush green bush outdoor setting and I loved the idea of an outdoor meets vintage, rustic style party. The colour palette I worked with was blue, red and hints of rich chocolate brown & gold.
I kept the sweets to a minimum and used candy and sweet treats that didn't require too much baking in the kitchen! Hosting a party for your little ones should be fun and not too stressful, and this is what I wanted to acheive with the Little Red Wagon party. Affordable, fun and stylish.
Because I wanted to infuse the Little Red Wagon party with an industrial, rustic feel I chose a wood and metal frame trestle shelf to display the cake, candy, sweets and props.
The mouth watering layered chocolate sponge cake filled with cream and topped with a dripping caramel topping and was made by my good friend Marie from Couture Cupcakes & Cookies. It enhance the the rustic vibe and tied in beautifully with the Little Red Wagon theme. The Tomkat printable cake topper was placed on the cake. Toppers are a fabulous way to adorn a birthday cake as they add a hint of personalisation (with the child's name or age).
You can also find the Tomkat printed food labels were attached to the various jars and stands, which is another fabulous way to inform your guests of what sweet treats are available. Mon Tresor square scallop boxes were embellished with the Tomkat party circle along with a small wood peg, ready for the children to fill with the candy.
Other props that I included on the trestle shelf were; homemade party hats, a vintage suitcase, homemade pinwheels & mini suitcases & milk glass stands, red ceramic mini bottles to fill with drinks, a vintage whee and of course a red wagon that was filled with chocolate coloured burlap and tissue honeycomb balls.
I adore the Little Red Wagon theme printables by the Tomkat Studio because it is a party that beautifully highlights the colours red, blue and chocolate and allows for touches of vintage, industrial and rustic charm to shine through.
Thank you to both the Tomkat Studio & Lily Chic Events for organising this event, it was an absolute honour to be a part of the Australian Party Challenge. Remember to keep watching the Tomkat blog to view more gorgeous parties and then you can vote for your favourite party at the end of this week to be in the chance to win a voucher for the online Tomkat Studio store. For more details head here xx
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Paula Abdul Told Nicole Scherzinger To Vote Off Rachel Crow–Video Proof!
Guess what? There is a new enhanced video clip in which you can clearly hear Paula Abdul telling Nicole to vote Rachel Crow off so the decision to let an X Factor contestant go, would go to deadlock. They're BOTH cowards! Watch video.
Paula and Nicole— There is no place for bland niceness as an X Factor judge. At first, it appeared that Nicole didn't have the nerve to vote Marcus Canty off when faced with the tough elimination decision before The X Factor semi-finals.
When she voted Rachel Crow off instead, so the decision went to deadlock, it was Rachel Crow who became the victim because she had fewer votes from the show's viewers.
Now, Rachel supporters, you have one more culprit to blame for Rachel's ouster–Ms. Niceness herself Paula Abdul, who can clearly be heard in this newly available audio from TMZ.com, telling Nicole to do the easy thing and let the decision go to deadlock.
It appears that NEITHER you Paula nor you Nicole had the stomach to make the difficult decision to vote off Marcus who was terrific but not AS terrific as Rachel.
And come on, puhleeze! You two are paid big bucks to be major arbiters of talent on XFactor. Not only are you abdicating your responsibilities to pick the best of the best BUT you are making our entire female sex look bad.
Why are the two male judges left to vote their hearts and minds — granted though they each voted for their own mentees.
But at least they were straightfoward and outfront– not whispering behind the scenes!
Paula, you are even more to blame, because you let Nicole take all the public flack. Tsk! Tsk!
Now Rachel Crow– you have the truth.
But so glad, you're in talks with Disney. You can be BIGGER than Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana!
–Bonnie Fuller
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More X Factor News!
- Disney Wants Rachel Crow To Be The Next Hannah Montana
- 'X Factor' Star Rachel Crow Wants To Earn Money For Sick Dad
- Simon Cowell Says: 'I Want Melanie Amaro To Win 'X Factor"


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I have a windows service program that is running on one of our servers. It has a memory leak of some kind within the program. When it first starts running it is using 20,000k memory. Within a few days it is up to 400,000k of memory. It is a fairly simple program that tracks running processes and writes the information to a database.
I am unsure on how I can debug a program running on a remote machine to find out where the memory leak is coming from. What methods would you suggest I use in order to try and track this down?
The program has a lot of exception handling in place already. However, it has no logging whatsoever. What information should I be logging in order to track down the memory leak?


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Hardware Jobs include vacancies at entry-level, middle, and senior level, and employers are open to meeting anyone with the experience and enthusiasm to work in the sector.
Hardware Association Ireland is the national representative body for hardware / DIY retailers and builders' merchants, as well as manufacturers / distributors to the trade.
The hardware industry in Ireland is dominated by indigenous Irish businesses. Hardware retail provides rewarding career opportunities including trade counter sales, retail management and product-specific specialist roles.
What were the main 'career decision' milestones in your life so far?
Who are the people who most influenced your career direction?
How did you go about getting your current job?
I was personally invited on board by my family! For roles in the business however we would advertise and go through an interview and selection process. We have also hired in the past on recommendations from colleagues, and also from people dropping in CVs. Our hire company also takes on apprentice mechanics from our local area.
Describe a typical day?
Up early! Open the business and get the shop set up. As we are very central and construction starts early we are busy from 7.30am onwards. The typical day involves ordering stock, dealing with customers, meeting with sales reps, drinking lots of tea, doing a lot of physical work, and learning about the industry! There are enquires all day long about products we have never heard of so there is a lot of research going on all the time, which keeps the brain active and the job very interesting!
What are the main tasks and responsibilities?
What are the main challenges?
The main challenges are staying competitive in a highly price sensitive industry and keeping abreast of changes within the industry. The product and method market is constantly changing and evolving, as are industry regulations and laws, which impacts on the range of stock provided to our customers.
What's cool?
What's not so cool?
What particular skills do you bring to your workplace?
I would like to think that I have developed good negotiation skills in the course of my time here. I am also willing to do any job and muck in in every aspect of the business, which has given me great insight into how the different departments, such as deliveries, warehousing, credit control etc blend together to work as a whole. I have had numerous jobs working with the public over the years and as a result have developed good customer service skills.
What subjects did you take in school and how have these influenced your career path?
What is your education to date?
What aspects of your education have proven most important for your job?
What have been the most rewarding events in your career so far?
We fully overhauled our business 4 years ago, which was badly needed after 10 long years of recession. This project was about 6 months and during this time our shop was completely redesigned and we increased our range of stock by nearly two thirds. This added greatly to an increase in sales and customers, and widened our customer base to include many local DIY enthusiasts. I would be most proud of myself and our team for this turn around.
What personal qualities do you have that helps you in your career?
I would like to think that I have a deep understanding of all aspects of our company which gives me the ability to watch the business as a whole. A good rapport with people and genuine friendliness have helped immensely, builders merchants rely heavily on repeat business and customer loyalty, so you tend to see the same people all the time, so being able to strike up a friendship with customers has gone a long way to making a success of my job.
What is your dream job?
Does your job allow you to have a lifestyle you are happy with?
Yes it does. It pays well and comes with company perks such as car and travel expenses and a phone. There are opportunities for all staff to progress both through this industry and through our business, once you have a handle on the industry there are worlds of opportunities! Also an added bonus is that builder's providers close for Christmas! Unlike nearly all other retail stores.
What advice would you give to someone considering this job?
I would advise to just go for it and give it a bash! We have a good few staff who have work here for between 25 and 30 years. One of our managers started here when he was 17! In terms of qualities and skills everyone here finds construction interesting and we are all also quite active. For my job in particular a retail background is beneficial and courses in management are a definite bonus!
What are the three most important personal characteristics required for the job?
What is your pet hate at work?
Have you undertaken, or do you plan to undertake any further training as part of your job?
Learning will never stop in this job and every day is a school day! Which is one of the best things about our industry because it doesn't leave you much time to get bored! Over the coming years I would like to delve more into the business aspects of our company, for example I would like to take an evening course in accountancy.
What kinds of work experience would provide a good background for this position?


text: Today is our 30th anniversary! Over the past three decades, many memories have been made at the National Aquarium, Baltimore, from surprise marriage proposals to unforgettable family trips. We asked Aquarium Members and our Facebook fans to share their fondest Aquarium memories. A collection of those stories appears below. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Jen Badosky: I was first there 22 years ago for a class field trip, I always wanted to go back, so this passed February my husband and I brought our 4 kids, almost everyday since then they ask us when are we going back. Meredith Barton Bohannon of MD: My husband and I had our second official date there in 2005. I think he started to understand what he was getting himself into when I stood staring down into the coral reef exhibit for 20+ minutes. Marcia Bourne of Towson, MD: One of the most amazing places in Baltimore, I've always loved visiting and not too long ago by boyfriend asked me to marry him while we were walking through Australia! The National Aquarium really holds a special place in my heart now! ♥ Christine Goff Campbell: Visiting the National Aquarium in Baltimore is an annual tradition in our family. We come each year to celebrate our daughter's birthday. She turned six this year and we visited the Aquarium on June 30th. She loves it so much that we may have to start visiting more than once per year! I first visited the Aquarium on a 6th grade class trip...27 years ago! I've been visiting ever since. My husband and I visited the aquarium together before we married and then returned on our first wedding anniversary. Since then our visits have included our daughter. Her favorites are the dolphins and jellyfish. Kudos to your volunteers and staff for being so knowledgeable and informative as we make our way through all of the wonderful and fascinating exhibits! Becky Cornforth: Our first time was around the time our son was 3. We lived east of Baltimore at the time and would make monthly trips to enjoy all the tanks, rain forest and the dolphin show. He loved going to the Aquarium and really enjoyed the escalators! Sadly, the military had us move to duty stations too far away to go back until just a few months ago. I can't wait to return, with or without him (he's 17 now). Tonya Crago of Ulm, Montana: I lived in Maryland until 10 years ago. As a child we had a family membership to the Aquarium and I remember asking my mom if that meant I got to live there since I owned part of it. When I was really little I had to go to a heart specialist in the city and that was the highlight of my trip. I got to go at least once a month to visit all of my water friends. I could not wait to share this memory with my children. We were just back in Maryland for a visit and got to take our 3 girls to the Aquarium. We enjoyed feeding time in the ray tank and a dolphin show. They were sooo excited we got to see the babies just before they passed. Thanks for the memories. Shaunak Das of India: It was 23rd December, 2010. We (me, my father & brother) visited National Aquarium around 10am. Thanks to the extreme chill weather. This helped us extra thrilling experience during visit. It was a memorable tour also it came in my first foreign visit. Really I felt an aquatic environment and still miss the environment now a days. I wish I shall again visit USA in future and of course at national aquarium in Baltimore. :) Amanda Harris: My son was 4 months old on his first trip to the aquarium. Watching his laughs and pointing to colorful fish swimming by, I just KNEW we were not only helping him learn, but that he was having the time of his life! We come back ever year. Now, at age 3, he wants to "swim in the big ocean with fishes" when he grows up. We got a book about marine biology from the library and now he's set on it and can't wait to go back to the aquarium again! Jessica Hatch of Hagerstown, MD: My family visited the aquarium throughout my growing up. When I turned 18, I went for the first time with just my best friend and cried at the dolphin show. I have always loved visiting the Baltimore Aquarium and look forward to every chance I get to visit. Adriana Hernandez: When I was 7 years old, my brother took me to my very first trip into Baltimore City at the Inner Harbor. I had lived there for years but I was still young and didn't know much. The National Aquarium of Baltimore was the first place he took me too. I fell in love with all the fish. My favorite part, and still is to this day 15 years later, is the blue bubble blowers in the front where you come in. I had the golden opportunity to take my one year old to Baltimore for the first time, and that is where I took him to make his first memory of Baltimore. Thank you National Aquarium of Baltimore for all the memories I have of you. I plan on making a trip soon with my family. Danita Jackson of Newport News, VA: I have always had a deep love for dolphins. I was 19 my first trip to see yall. at the dolphin show...i cried. Lauren Kashan: Gave me the best summer of my life interning with the rainforest reptiles and amphibians last summer. Can't wait to be rejoining you for a second internship this fall working with your Australia reptiles! Thomas Kursey Jr: I remember coming to the Baltimore Aquarium, I brought my mom, my sister and her 2 children. The kids were only 5 at the time, so that would make it in 1987. But as we were looking at all the small aquariums of fish we ran upon some really bright yellow fish. My sister said, " Oh, those fish are not that color in the sea, they painted them!" Jennifer Luckart of Baltimore, MD: I went on a group play date to the Aquarium with a bunch of moms when my oldest was around 4. They kind of sped through the entire place, so when they all left, I went back with my son and went through at our own pace. It was pretty empty at the time (around 2 pm on a weekday) so I just followed him around on his exploration. We wound up sitting on the floor in the round ramp area watching the fish swim past for about a half an hour. He was so entranced, and since the tank stretches there from floor to ceiling, it felt like we were under water with them. Now my other son who I have now, who is currently 4, has always been fascinated with the sharks at the Aquarium. So much so, that at age 3 when you would ask him what he wants to be when he grows up he would answer "a shark." Now when he grows up he wants to be a shark doctor. I asked him if he meant a doctor who helps sick sharks, to which he looked at me as if I had no sense, and said, "No mommy, a shark who is a doctor." I am going to cry the day he realizes that when he grows up he has to remain a human. Barbara McDaniel: For my daughter's 18th birthday we gave her a behind the scenes with the dolphins and trainers... This confirmed for her that she was truly in love with them and had a special bond to our friends the dolphins. It was a joy to see the smile on her face and for me to learn more about dolphins. She is in our last year at Coastal Carolina as a psych major; perhaps she will work with the dolphins at the Baltimore Aquarium someday. Cathy Milanak of PA: I'll never forget the year I took a picture of my daughter and in viewing the picture later, we noticed she was being kissed by an alligator. Amanda Otey: 4 and a half years ago my (now husband) and I took our first vacation to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. He took me to see the dolphins and I wanted dearly to sit close to watch and he asked us to sit higher. Do you know what happened when it came time for the trainer to pick a volunteer? She picked the gentleman who sat where I had originally chosen to sit! I still pick on my husband to this day about that!! Donald Perry: Sheer joy, when we first took our daughter there for the first time. She wasn't talking at the time cause she was so young but she kept signing more, more, more. We have been members ever since that visit. Awesome place. Marisa Seubert: We were long time members of the Aquarium for several years while we were living in Baltimore. I remember numerous visits of taking our toddler daughter to visit the "fishies." We would make a point of staying for most of the day. We had our own "secret" parking space over where Victor's Cafe was. At that time, parking was 25 cents an hour on those meters! My daughter's favorite exhibit was the Dolphin Show and the close-up encounter at the touching table. I have several photos of her and I sitting in the "Splash Zone" bleachers for a chance to get soaked! It did indeed happen on more than one occasion! Good times. Then, we would eat lunch in the old cafeteria which is now remodeled. We moved to PA in 2007 and we still put aside a weekend here and there to take our children back to the Aquarium! I have been pleased watching the changing exhibits and expansions ever since the original opening. We always enjoy our visits! Rosa Vargas: Visited with Husband had a wonderful time felt like a kids again. This year looking forward to bringing kids along shhhhh! they don't know yet. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. hope for many more in the next 30+yrs Categories: News Previous Post Next Post


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- Price of Friendship - 2007
- Social Death - 2007
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- Only a Mate - 2004
- The Birthday Present - 2003
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Video transcript
[People dressed like characters from 'The Wizard of Oz' dance in a club. A young woman dressed as Dorothy staggers over to the bar where a young man dressed as the Lion is standing. He frowns as she sips her drink.]
LION: How about we call it a night?
DOROTHY: Yeah, good idea. I'll just finish this one.
[She drains her drink and puts down the glass. It glows. Dorothy and the Lion stagger arm in arm across a car park. A young woman dressed as a Witch leans on a car. She has green-tinged skin and a black dress.]
WITCH: Hey, Dorothy, do you wanna give me a lift?
DOROTHY: I can't. I've been drinking.
WITCH: Come on! There's no place like home, and you'll get there sooner if you drive.
LION: Dorothy, you could get caught or, worse, crash.
WITCH: Don't listen to him. He's a coward.
[A young woman dressed as the Scarecrow and a young man dressed as the Tin Man stagger over.]
SCARECROW: Hey, what's going on?
LION: This witch wants Dorothy to drive.
TIN MAN: Dorothy, you're in no state to drive.
SCARECROW: I may not have a brain, but even I know that's a stupid idea.
TIN MAN: It's, like, heartless of her to even ask. What's Wizard doing?
DOROTHY: Wizard will know what to do!
WITCH: Thanks for nothing. Later, losers.
[As she stalks to a car, the Witch drops her keys.]
DOROTHY: What are you doing? Come home with us, please?
[The Witch gets in the car and starts it.]
DOROTHY: Well, guys, it looks like we're off to see the Wizard.
[Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man skip arm in arm down an alley that's washed with sparkly yellow light. The alley disappears, revealing the group standing near a yellow taxi.]
DOROTHY: Wizard, can you help us? How do we get home?
TAXI DRIVER: You just click your heels together three times. Your shoes will magically take you home.
DOROTHY: Really?
[Dorothy clicks her heels twice, then stumbles. The others laugh.]
DRIVER: Wow. You must be drunk. I'm just kidding. If you all give us a bit of money, I can drive you home.
DOROTHY: Yeah, OK. Are you guys gonna come?
LION: Cool. You're paying.
[They get in the taxi. The screen goes blank.]
[At a police stop, feet in striped socks stick out from under the witch's car. As a police officer writes, the scowling Witch stands by her car with her arms folded. The taxi approaches.]
DOROTHY: Stop!
PEOPLE: What?
[As the taxi pulls up beside the Witch's car, the feet withdraw from view.]
DOROTHY: Oh, I must have been seeing things. I told her to come with us. Let's go, Wizard.
LION: Yeah.
DOROTHY: I'm glad I didn't drive home.
[The taxi drives off. The police officer leads the Witch away. Fade to black.
A rainbow glides past the words, "'There's no Place Like Home Safe'. A film by Maddy Cheyne. A 2013 winner of Make a Film, Make a Difference. Proudly supported by the Transport Accident Commission."]
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Theres no place like home safe - 2013
Maddy Cheyne's film ' No Place Like Home Safe' takes a modern twist on a classic film to help young people across the state, understand the message that drink driving can kill. Maddy is one of two winners in the 2012 Make a Film, Make a Difference (MAFMAD)
The TAC's Make a Film, Make a Difference (MAFMAD) competition invites young filmmakers aged 25 and under to write a short film idea that will challenge young people's attitudes to driving and encourage them to look out for their mates.
Road crashes are the biggest killer of young people aged 16 to 25. In their first year of driving, young people are about three times more likely to be killed or injured than older, more experienced drivers. Young drivers are more at risk because they lack driving experience and take risks on the roads. The tendency to take risks is part of being a young person, but for too many young people this results in death or serious injury on the roads.
Risk Taking Facts
- When carrying two or more passengers a young driver's risk of being involved in a fatal crash is over five times higher than travelling alone.
- Young passengers are most likely to be killed in a car when travelling with young drivers.
- For young male drivers, the riskiest combination is travelling with young male passengers, compared to all other combinations.
What young people think about risk taking
When asked, young Victorians have given valuable insights into how they think about risk taking. Research has shown:
- Passengers are central to risky driving, especially for young men.
- Young male passengers rarely discourage their male peers from engaging in risky driving behaviours and often actively encourage it.
- As a driver, many young males say they drive in a risky way to show off to young male passengers, even if the passengers haven't asked them to.
- Young male drivers are less likely to engage in risky actions with female passengers because they want to protect them, don't feel as much need to impress them, female passengers are more willing to speak out and because they listen to their girlfriends.
- Common reasons young people give for risk taking:
- Peer group pressure
- Impressing friends and wanting to be accepted
- Going along with the crowd and not wanting to be left out.
- Sense of invincibility
- Don't feel they can say no or speak up when they are in a risky situation.
- How young people rationalise their risky behaviour:
- "If all your friends are doing something you're safer sticking together even if it is in a car… you'd be in more danger if you stayed behind on your own … or caught a train at night on your own rather than getting in the car"
- Young people:
- Talk down the possible outcomes
- Avoid thinking about possible consequences
- Blame their risky behaviour on outside factors and are overconfident about their driving skills.
- Recognise they have a choice when faced with a risky situation but they claim the alternative is often neither practical nor a solution.
- Cars play an important symbolic function, particularly for young men.
- P plates symbolise freedom and 'adulthood'.
- The car you drive and how you drive it reflects who you are.
- The car becomes a place for socialising with friends.
- Risky driving is glamourised by Hollywood, motor racing sports, video games and car advertisements.
More than 300 young drivers aged 18 – 25 have lost their lives in Victoria in the last 10 years – representing just less than one in four or 23% of drivers lives lost in Victoria in this period.
In 2018, 14% of drivers who lost their lives were aged between 18 and 25 years, with this age group only representing around 10% of Victorian licence holders.
Young Drivers lives lost (1987 – 2018)
Of the 14 young drivers who lost their lives on our roads in 2018:
- 79% were male
- 39% were killed in regional Victoria (73% of these were killed on 100+km/hr roads)
- 50% were killed in single vehicle crashes
- 75% were involved in crashes that occurred in high alcohol times


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"Sound of Music Live" — credit for trying
The sound of "The Sound of Music Live" was one problem. The casting was another. Carrie Underwood isn't an actor and Stephen Moyer isn't a singer and together they lacked chemistry as Maria and Captain Von Trapp. The two of them made Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer look like sizzling romantic leads. Still, NBC's live broadcast of this adaptation — a blend of the film and the earlier stage version — deserves credit for trying. Live musical theater on television is to be encouraged, even if this attempt fell short.
(Update: the live broadcast brought 18 million viewers to NBC and so was a ratings success if not a critical one.)
The highpoint of the evening was Audra McDonald's rendition of "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," and Laura Benanti as the Baroness lit up the screen. Producers Neil Meron and Craig Zadan effectively opened the staging with an intriguing flow from abbey to home to woods and restored the story's darker side with the Nazi subtext (the sight of the Captain singing "Edelweiss" in the face of the looming swastika banners was effective).
Technical trouble with sounds levels, not to mention the jarring breaks and mute-worthy Trapp-family-style commercials, plagued the production. Considering this was the first live musical theater effort for the medium in 50 years, it ranks as a successful curiosity that may inspire a new generation to explore further. There's an achievement in being not great but fun, and fueling a taste for more.


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1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed and minced
3/4 cup sour orange juice*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 or 4 thick cut, boneless pork chops
2 tablespoons olive oil
Whisk all of the ingredients to the marinade together. Pour over pork chops and marinate for 2-6 hours. Heat oil in a large skillet. Drain pork and reserve marinade. Add pork to skillet and cook about 5 minutes on each side. Make sure they are completely cooked through. Remove the chops to a plate and cover. Add marinade to the skillet and bring to a boil until it reduces to a glaze, about 2 minutes. Drizzle over pork chops before serving.
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It is April 27, 2013, a cool, clear night in Pasadena. The UCLA football team has just wrapped up its annual spring game, announcing a crowd of 20,000 at the Rose Bowl.
Of those, several thousand have poured onto the field, swarming players for autographs and pictures. Perhaps no one is happier to see them than safety Dietrich Riley. For the past 18 months, the former star recruit had been recovering from a frightening neck injury, one that erased what would have been his junior season.
He is ready for his comeback.
A spiky-haired boy comes up to Riley and requests an autograph on the jersey he is wearing. The father asks Riley to write all the way across, and he obliges: "All the way? Why not?" He scrawls his signature, filling the blank above the No. 1 — his number.
Moments earlier, Riley had done the same for another fan, scribbling his name on the man's shoulder. He hugged a teenage girl, then posed for a picture with two others.
He beams, soaking in the attention. Riley insists he will return, his neck even stronger than it was before the injury. He practiced in spring with a red jersey on, but separated his shoulder when his arm got caught in a one-on-one drill. Only a minor setback, he says.
He does not know that his football career will officially end in three months.
Almost every anecdote from Dietrich Riley's playing days involves hitting. He was always aggressive, so much so that his mother worried that other parents would complain. Her fears were unfounded, but she was still relieved once he moved past flag football.
Freshman safety Tyler Foreman, who idolized Riley when both played youth ball at Pasadena's Victory Park, recalls the hit on Oregon State's Jacquizz Rodgers. "It was one of the biggest hits I've seen in college football," Foreman says.
Anthony Jefferson, his longtime roommate, remembers their freshman fall camp. Riley lined up in an "Oklahoma" drill against Malcolm Jones, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound running back named Gatorade National Player of the Year. The drill is simple, calling for two players to run at each other in a narrow corridor. Riley won. "I kind of knew from that point that he was a banger," Jefferson says.
It began on the front yard. When he was still in elementary school, Riley and his cousin would line up and go "heads up" at each other.
"That's when I knew, like man, this is what I'm made for," he says. "This is me. Throw my body around. Diving and making tackles. Cracking and making hits. … That's when I knew I was built for contact."
His mother, Marika McWhorter, never knew much about the sport. She wanted him to play baseball. Her father, Sam, had been a promising second baseman decades ago, eventually signing with the Cleveland Indians organization. In 1963, he set the record for stolen bases at Pasadena City College. A yearbook picture captures him swiping home plate.
Even his godmother, Melinda Helms — who shared his love for the gridiron — preferred that he play basketball.
Riley never doubted his future. He never had the patience for standing at first base. He loved basketball, but it didn't call to him with equal fervor. He belonged in pads and a helmet, his first — a San Francisco 49ers costume set — bought for $50 when he was three years old. There's a picture of him wearing them, crouching down in a three-point stance.
He always played with the older kids. Shortly after he hit his growth spurt in eighth grade, he became a legitimate prospect. During his sophomore year at St. Francis High, USC gave him his first offer. Over a dozen followed. He was named to all-star teams by nearly every local newspaper, and Rivals.com rated him the No. 9 safety in the country.
Swayed by Rick Neuheisel and the promise of a rising program, he signed with UCLA.
He made an impression immediately, playing in 11 games as a true freshman. The next year, he made four stops in his first career start, a loss to Texas that dropped UCLA to a 1-2 record in 2011. His performance earned him four more starts, but when coaches decided to drop him back down to second-string, he lost focus.
In the week leading up to the Bruins' Oct. 29 home game against Cal, Riley admits he had a selfish attitude. He didn't study the game plan enough, didn't buy into what the coaches were preaching. If he had, he says now, he may still be playing football.
He remembers the play well. Earlier on the drive, he neglected to scan the field and read late on a potential interception. Four plays later, Cal tailback Isi Sofele ran toward the sideline. After gaining six yards, he and Riley collided.
"The guy bounced to the outside and — I wish I had it back — I lunged into the tackle," Riley says. "I didn't run my feet through. I didn't trust my speed. I didn't run to him. I broke down early and I lunged. I kind of ducked my head and I hit his hip."
Riley didn't get up. For what felt like half an hour, the Rose Bowl was almost silent, his teammates and the audience both waiting for any positive sign. He was carted out to the hospital amidst applause, but the prognosis was positive at first. Neuheisel told media that it was likely just a stinger.
Three days later, doctors told him something far more grave: an injury to his C3 and C4 vertebrae, one that would require surgery if he wanted to play again. After consulting with multiple professionals — including Dr. Robert Watkins, who operated on Peyton Manning — Riley underwent single-fusion surgery the following April.
Confusion soon followed. Riley says that Dr. Jeffrey Wang, the surgeon who operated on him at UCLA Medical Center, cleared him in September 2012. He participated in the Bruins' 2013 spring practices, albeit without contact. But the school wanted to make sure he was safe. After consulting with Watkins and other doctors, UCLA's team medical staff told Riley in July that he had to medically retire.
Though initially devastated, he eventually accepted an offer to become an undergraduate assistant coaching the defensive backs — a unit he had expected to lead.
His loved ones were conflicted. Riley's mother wouldn't force him out of football, but she also didn't want to see him put his body at risk. Even now, when she sees another injured player, she feels the same fear well up. She's never liked the sound of football pads hitting.
Helms was hesitant too, but she trusted Riley to make the right decision on his own. "It's the belly of the beast," she says. "That's what that game is."
He says God watched over him that night at the Rose Bowl. As he lay near UCLA's 20-yard line, feeling slowly trickled back down his arms, his legs. Once strapped to a stretcher, he pointed up at the sky, signaling to 50,000 fans. At around 1 a.m., he was released from Pasadena's Huntington Hospital, a burning right shoulder his only lingering symptom.
"Why am I able to walk? How am I able to escape that episode?" Riley says. "I was surfing the web last night. A kid from Kentucky, a 16-year-old died from a spinal injury. C3, same one as me. And he died. Why me? How was I able to escape that?"
This is expected narrative. The consummate jock finds renewed appreciation for his health. He realizes there is more to life than football, finds other avenues, succeeds. The injury becomes a blessing in disguise, a lesson for others to expand their horizons beyond the sport.
Dietrich Riley wants to get there. Aside from his injury, his biggest regret is not talking to more people on campus, not breaking out of his football clique. If coaching doesn't work out, he has other options.
On track to graduate from UCLA with a history degree, he also enrolled in a theater class. Riley had dabbled on stage at St. Francis High, playing Othello in a school production. His instructor was actor Michael Tucci, who played Sonny in the movie "Grease". Tucci often told Riley he could be more than a football player — a rare message for a teenager with college recruiters flooding his high school campus. A few weeks ago, Riley sent headshots to modeling and acting agencies. He auditioned for pilots, including one for an HBO series. Sports networks have talked to him about job opportunities.
But he still feels cheated, his dreams cut short after 19 games and 57 tackles. Every day, he laces up the same cleats he wore when he injured his neck: white adiZeros with black stripes, size 11.5, tape residue still showing. During practices, he prefers to stand behind the end zone rather than on the sideline. He smiles often, because being peripheral to the game is better than being nowhere near it.
"If I were to not be able to walk again," he says, "if I were to not be able to breathe again — I would rather have it happen on the football field. This is my comfort zone. This is what I love. Smell the grass, the cleats. Everything. I appreciate this game that much.
"If I had any opportunity to lace them up again, I wouldn't hesitate. People saying, 'You still have that spine injury' — I don't care. This is all I know."


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It appears that Obama and his administration, while educating themselves admirably on health care issues as they've been doing for the past several months, have also clued in to the fact that there are doctors who aren't on TV. Even before the inauguration, there were reports that Obama had asked Sanjay Gupta, a fatphobic blowhard of a TV doctor, to be his surgeon general (as Kate said at the time, "what, the Australian dude from 'House' wasn't available?"). Six months later, Gupta having taken himself out of the running, they have suddenly hit what looks to me like a hole in one.
Meet Regina Benjamin. She runs a rural family health clinic serving the poor and underserved. It's been destroyed twice by hurricanes George and Katrina, and she's rebuilt it from the ground up. She believes in education and public health care. She's won a MacArthur and several humanitarian awards. Bonus: she's kind of fat.
Now, it's not like having a fat surgeon general automatically means that she'll be sensitive to fat issues. Some of the ugliest attacks we hear come from fellow fatties who find it terrifying when we tell them they don't have to suffer. And Dr. Benjamin's father died of diabetes-related complications, though I don't know what type, so she probably feels very strongly about at least some of the diseases that are associated with fat — if she thinks they're also unequivocally caused by fat, she may go ahead with the calls for public anti-obesity measures. They just won't be as offensive to me as Gupta's would have been because she seems like a real nice lady.
But this does mean that there's a chance, however small, that Dr. Benjamin understands that fat is not automatically inimical to health. And her position as a doctor in a poor rural area probably means that she is more sensitive to the effects of poverty on health and food access, and might understand that lack of access to good nutrition or unbiased health care or leisure for activity — not fat bodies themselves — are problems to be solved. That's a chance I didn't expect us to get.
The surgeon general is often mocked as being a symbolic role, but it is possible to effect some change in the position, even if many people don't — especially now, when the health system is potentially in overhaul. What would you want Dr. Benjamin to be aware of? What kinds of changes would you want her to instigate?
(P.S. go here for a much thinkier and generally better analysis of reactions to Benjamin's body type.)


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Some of the drivers behind these changes include the proliferation of products on market, an information overflow, increased digitization, globally connected work tasks, and the integration of hardware and software. To keep up with this pace of change, companies need to turn their focus to lean R&D/engineering practices.
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1. Remove mid and lower body panels Left and Right. There is a small plastic cover that is mounted over the main engine stud location on the left side. This cover requires a small notch to be cut out of the cover to clear the small end of the left side offset. Remove stock stud and mount the left side offset (with 10 X 1.25 X 60). Using a pencil, trace out the notch that you need to remove to clear the small end of the offset. We used a Dremel tool with a sanding roll and cleaned it up with an exacto knife. We removed a small amount of material at a time checking for clearance each time. The notch will not be visible after the body has been mounted. See photos below: 2. Once you have notched the small left side panel, mount the left side offset but only hand tight. You need to be able to move the offset by hand to its proper location. 3. Mount the left side bodywork and align the offset to the opening in the body. Mount the left side slider on the offset to ensure correct location. There is a flat notch in the slider so the body will clear. Remove the slider and body and torque down the offset to OEM specifications. (see above)
4. Mount the left side panel. Install the slider using one drop of blue thread locker and torque down to 30 to 32 ft lbs.


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Back again. I won my league last season and was able to keep 4 players. Our system requires us to forfeit the draft pick used to take the player in the previous year in order to keep, and allows 2 keepers from the first 8 picks and two keepers from the final 8 picks.
So, I started the draft with the following keepers:
1. Chris Johnson
2. Randy Moss
10. Ray Rice
12. Rashard Mendenhall
To that, I added to end up with the following team (start 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 T/W, 1 K, 1 DEF):
QB: Kevin Kolb PHI
RB: Chris Johnson TEN
RB: Ray Rice BAL
WR: Randy Moss NE
WR: Larry Fitzgerald ARI
W/T: Marques Colston NO
TE: Brent Celek PHI
K: Stephen Gostkowski NE
DEF: Arizona
BN: Ben Roethlisberger QB-PIT
BN: Jonathan Stewart RB-CAR
BN: Rashard Mendenhall RB-PIT
BN: Bernard Barrian WR-MIN
BN: Mohammed Massaquoi WR-CLE
BN: Mike Williams WR-TB
The only position I'm really worried about is QB. I waited to add one, mostly because I didn't pick until the 3rd round due to keeper slots and most anyone worth taking was already off the board via pick or keeps by that point. I think Kolb has good breakout potential, but huge bust potential as well. I got Roethlisberger late in the draft due to his suspension, but he's been a solid fantasy QB when he plays, so all I really need to do is survive 4 weeks of Kolb to get him in there.
Otherwise, I'm very happy with my squad.