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Your Name
Directed by Makoto Shinkai
In This Corner of the World
Directed by Sunao Katabuchi
WATCHED Makoto Shinkai's Your Name out of curiosity. Everyone hailed the movie like a messiah descended from heaven to unleash upon the world his holy greatness.
Is Your Name the work of a messiah?
Movie opens with a comet streaking across the mesosphere; the comet calves with a bright red chunk smashing into the Earth. Cue opening theme from RADWIMPS.
With Makoto Shinkai in the directing-and-writing chair you expect the standard Shinkai plot — teenage boy (Taki) and teenage girl (Mitsuha, but, really, you could swap in other names) separated by distance, boy wants girl to love him but struggles to say something. Shinkai delivers, but can't resist adding a gimmick: body swapping.
I enjoyed the body swapping; I enjoy experiencing the normal life of a member of the opposite sex, even if this is a trope as old as Freaky Friday (1972). To his credit, Shinkai weaves in a bit of Japanese folklore — the musubi as metaphor for time, the red thread of fate tangling and unraveling the main characters' fates together. Complex stuff, until a comet impacts Itomori.
Cue the melodrama and seriousness, the humor hoovered away like so much dirt.
Leads me to wonder: why is this swapping happening to Taki? What is Taki's interest in Mitsuha, other than mashing her breasts? Why is Taki's backstory unexplored (we get a brief glimpse of his dad and that's it?)? Why is the spit-sake ritual at the center of the movie necessary?
Shinkai shrugs and expects you to figure things out with the help of vague hints such as unconscious crying (Taki waking with tears in his eyes). Whether the hints help or not — good luck.
By the end the movie's plot unravels like a kitten's ball of twine, patched together with duct tape and positive thinking rather than woven with steady skill.
Which ultimately doesn't matter. What matters is the honeyed sentimentality clogging the movie like mucus in a phlegmy throat. Shinkai throws everything at the audience, kitchen sink included; he gives new meaning to the word "shameless" — at one point forcing Mitsuha to suspend her elaborate plan to evacuate the endangered town and run up a mountaintop for a sunset face-to-face with Taki. Why? For the melodrama. The feels. The chance to sell you his very last glass of heavily sugared lemonade, for that very last dollar bill in your wallet.
As for RADWIMPS — even the name grates. A band that thinks it's "rad" when really it plays the same J-pop sorghum found in every other Japanese romcom. They don't even sound like angry teens, more like lonely geeks caterwauling at their involuntary celibacy.
If you consider this to be Shinkai's greatest take on romance, if you think Shinkai is at all skilled at romance, I have a bridge in Brooklyn I want to sell you.
Later watched Sunao Katabuchi's In This Corner of the World — another love story set mostly in wartime Japan. Young Suzu Urano's hand is given in arranged marriage to court martial clerk Shusaku Houjo; she moves with him to his home in Kure, and attempts to adjust to life her new family as the Pacific War rages far from home.
The romance may sound stereotypical, a honey trap much like Shinkai's; Katabuchi derails expectations with an arranged marriage, the wedding more like a funeral. Any feelings groom and bride have for each other feel awkward, unnatural, love by fiat rather than feeling.
Suzu may be an amateur artist and dreamer, may at first glance look like one of Shinkai's syrupy idealists. Eventually Katabuchi makes clear that she's too much of a dreamer — she first meets her future spouse as a child on a bridge, but interprets the meeting as a kidnapping by scary monster. They escape when she pastes stars on telescope lenses and tricks him into looking; the constellations prompt him to fall asleep. That's just one of her more harmless fantasies, though as a result the boy she meets grows up to become the husband she's stuck with.
Childhood fantasy or implied psychological disorder aside, her life is too serene, too disconnected — even as the war comes closer she and her in-laws seem above it all.
If anything, the real conflict in the film is the conflict of belonging. Suzu herself seems alienated from the Houjo family and Kure for much of the film. The Houjo household in turn doesn't seem to care about the war; they bicker over who picks up rations, who cooks, who does laundry. There are meetings and lectures that no one seems to listen to; Suzu belatedly remembers something she heard at one point, about a delayed-timer bomb, but too late to do anything about it.
Then come the air raids and firesticks, the anti-aircaft flak that Katabuchi depicts as bright paint spattering across a breathlessly blue sky. The innocence, the illusion of peace is shattered; the realities of war arrive at the Houjo household and like a bad guest refuses to leave.
Of course, August 6th, 1945 looms over the household and surrounding town (Kure is next to Hiroshima). Its promised advent informs the film's leisurely pacing and melancholy tone.
While the film ends on a hopeful note you can't help but wonder if maybe there's a touch of nihilism in the message. After all, the nation Suzu knows is gone — the nation that nurtured her family and her marriage now making way for the American occupation. Even the closing credits sketching scenes of a happy family are drawings from a hand lost in the war. Was it worth all that suffering?
One might compare Katabuchi's film to Isao Takahata's Grave of the Fireflies — but I contend that they are two entirely different creatures. Grave of the Fireflies was released in 1988 at the end of the Showa era, which had reigned since WWII, for a generation that still remembers the bomb. In This Corner of the World from 2016 is a film for a new generation, with a more feminist focus — the women have more prominent roles on the homefront.
Also different are the pace and overall ideas — Grave undermined the idea of military privilege and Japan's invincibility simply, directly, with no holds barred. Corner focuses on the dreary task of survival, and the way dreariness eats away at people's spirits, at the same time celebrating their ability to persist.
Shinkai can stun the eyes with breathtaking photorealism, can engage audiences with fantasy romances, but every movie he makes feels like a fundraiser ending with him on his knees begging for your tears. If anything Shinkai treats his characters, his women especially, as plot devices and cheap fanservice, jiggling breasts, tight jeans, and all. Katabuchi paints a patient portrait of life in wartime Japan, from its mundanity to insanity. Katabuchi never shies away from the harder implications. He doesn't beg but suggests, leaving everything up to you to observe, analyze, feel. Shinkai is all about the profits, Katabuchi all about the artist.


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ROUSES POINT, N.Y. - Beginning October 13, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection facility at Rouses Point will begin a reconstruction project. The project is expected to last until May, 2016. During reconstruction, travelers can expect crossing delays and periodic, temporary closures of this border crossing.
The main entrance to this facility will be closed. An alternate entrance on the side of the building will be available for public access.
To avoid travel delays, travelers are encouraged to use the nearby Overton Corners, and Champlain ports of entry. Overton Corners is 1.5 miles from Rouses point, and is the closest alternative. When approaching Rouses Point from Canada on Quebec 223, travelers can go west on Rang Edgerton, and then south on Quebec 221 to arrive at the Overton Corners port of entry.
Further to the west, travelers and commercial traffic can enter the U.S. at the Champlain port of entry by using Route 15.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends that commercial traffic avoids the Rouses Point crossing, using one of the alternate ports of entry during the reconstruction project.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Normal \Nor"mal\ (n[^o]r"mal), adjective [L. normalis, fr. norma rule, pattern, carpenter's square; prob. akin to noscere to know; cf. Gr. gnw'rimos well known, gnw'mwn gnomon, also, carpenter's square: cf. F. normal. See {Known}, and cf. {Abnormal}, {Enormous}.]
1. According to an established norm, rule, or principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing the proper functions; not abnormal; regular; natural; analogical.
Deviations from the normal type. --Hallam.
2. (Geom.) According to a square or rule; perpendicular; forming a right angle; as, a line normal to the base. Specifically: Of or pertaining to a normal.
3. (Chem.) Standard; original; exact; typical. Specifically: (a) (Quantitative Analysis) Denoting a solution of such strength that every cubic centimeter contains the same number of milligrams of the element in question as the number of its molecular weight. (b) (Chem.) Denoting certain hypothetical compounds, as acids from which the real acids are obtained by dehydration; thus, normal sulphuric acid and normal nitric acid are respectively {S(OH)6}, and {N(OH)5}. (c) (Organ. Chem.) Denoting that series of hydrocarbons in which no carbon atom is bound to more than two other carbon atoms; as, normal pentane, hexane, etc. Cf. {Iso-}.
{Normal equations} (Method of Least Squares), a set of equations of the first degree equal in number to the number of unknown quantities, and derived from the observations by a specified process. The solution of the normal equations gives the most probable values of the unknown quantities.
{Normal group} (Geol.), a group of rocks taken as a standard. --Lyell.
{Normal place} (of a planet or comet) (Astron.), the apparent place in the heavens of a planet or comet at a specified time, the place having been determined by a considerable number of observations, extending perhaps over many days, and so combined that the accidental errors of observation have largely balanced each other.
{Normal school}, a school whose methods of instruction are to serve as a model for imitation; an institution for the training of teachers.
Syn: {Normal}, {Regular}, {Ordinary}.
Usage: Regular and ordinary are popular terms of well-known signification; normal has now a more specific sense, arising out of its use in science. A thing is normal, or in its normal state, when strictly conformed to those principles of its constitution which mark its species or to the standard of a healthy and natural condition. It is {abnormal} when it departs from those principles.
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Normal \Nor"mal\ (n[^o]r"mal), noun [Cf. F. normale, ligne normale. See {Normal}, adjective]
1. (Geom.) Any perpendicular.
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1: something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors" [syn: {convention}, {normal}, {pattern}, {rule}, {formula}]
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Under the RCM, capacity building" is defined as "entailing those actions that invest in an organization, the ability to formulate, plan, manage and implement policies and programmes towards the full attainment of that organization's objectives and goals. This would require the creation within the organization, of a critical mass of skills, knowledge and expertise and the availability of the requisite financial resources and organizational instruments, processes and mechanisms, all interacting in ways that conduce to effectiveness in the formulation and prosecution of policy, and success in the implementation of plans and programmes".
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At the age of nine, Frances "Vermel" gave her life to the Lord, was baptized, and became a member of the Pleasant Zion Baptist Church in Littleton, North Carolina.
While living in Brooklyn, New York, Frances "Vermel" met Lawrence "Larry" Parson. They were united in Holy Matrimony in August 1969, and relocated to Whiteville, North Carolina. This union was blessed with one daughter. She was a devoted wife and mother who believed in hard work.
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Her loyal service as Supervisor of Smithfield Packaging led to her retirement. She then returned to Littleton, North Carolina, and reunited with the Pleasant Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Frances "Vermel" continued the Lord's work serving on the Usher Board, Program Committee, and the Missionary Circle.
In addition to her parents and husband, Frances "Vermel" was preceded in death by one brother, Clyde Oliver Massenburg.
Treasured memories of her life and love will forever remain in the hearts and minds of her daughters, Sonya Anita Parson-Morris (Ray) and Saundra Yvonne Canada (Walter); three grandchildren, Sanaya, Rashaunda, and Ramon; three great-grandchildren, Wayne, Raziyah, and Rah'Kel; her sisters, Selma Helms and Velma Ruth Brinkley both of Littleton, NC, and Doris Alston of Brooklyn, New York; her brother, James Conzell Massenburg of Griffin, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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We provide interim support on the appropriate use of investigational medicines for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.
Our aim is to bring together the best available evidence, and the latest on clinical trial development, to support hospital healthcare professionals when considering available treatment options for patients with COVID-19.
Medical management of hospitalised adults with COVID-19
1. Critical COVID-19 is defined by WHO/CMO as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, septic shock or other conditions that would normally require the provision of life-sustaining therapies, such as mechanical ventilation (invasive or non-invasive) or vasopressor therapy
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- oxygen saturation < 90% on room air; however this threshold is arbitrary and should be interpreted cautiously when used for determining which patients should be offered systemic corticosteroids. For example, clinicians must use their judgement to determine whether a low oxygen saturation is a sign of severity or is normal for a given patient suffering from chronic lung disease. Similarly, a saturation above 90–94% on room air may be abnormal if the clinician suspects that this number is on a downward trend. Generally, if there is any doubt, the panel suggested erring on the side of considering the illness as severe (WHO 'Corticosteroids for COVID-19').
- respiratory rate > 30 breaths per minute in adults and children > 5 years old; ≥ 60 in children less than 2 months; ≥ 50 in children 2–11 months, ≥ 40 in children 1–5 years old
- signs of severe respiratory distress (i.e. accessory muscle use, inability to complete full sentences; and in children, very severe chest wall indrawing, grunting, central cyanosis, or presence of any other general danger signs.
3. Patients receiving supplementary oxygen are likely to benefit from dexamethasone based on results from the RECOVERY study [CTAG expert opinion]
4. Stop on discharge. Dexamethasone 5.94mg (1.8mL of 3.3mg/mL) intravenously once daily may be used only where tablets or oral solution are not appropriate. An alternative corticosteroid regimen is hydrocortisone 50 mg intravenously three times per day for 7 to 10 days (a longer low dose duration can be considered for patients with septic shock).
5. Remdesivir 200mg intravenously on Day 1 followed by 100mg intravenously until Day 5. Remdesivir should not be used in patients with eGFR < 30 mL/min or ALT levels > 5 times the upper limit of normal at baseline. Check SPC for full cautions and contraindications. In England, access to remdesivir is subject to Blueteq registration. Access in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales is subject to any further country specific guidance.
6. Access the NHS Remdesivir Commissioning Policy here. There is no current trial evidence differentiating the treatment effect of remdesivir according to baseline performance status. CTAG recognises that other factors, for example, futility of treatment, may be taken into account by a multidisciplinary team in recommending appropriate management of severely unwell patients.
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On September 12, 20-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson was found not guilty of four of the five charges against her. In 2017, the high school cheerleader was arrested and accused of murdering the infant she had given birth to in May.
Then just 18 years old, Richardson learned she was pregnant after visiting with her family doctor. She kept the pregnancy a secret from friends, family, and her boyfriend. She went to prom, enjoyed her last days of high school, and looked forward to going to college in the fall.
Richardson also failed to return to the doctor's office for her follow up appointments, even ignoring phone calls from her physician and their assistants. The 20-year-old would later say that she was scared about having a baby, telling police:
"I didn't really want to have my baby. I really don't know what I planned to do."
However, what people didn't learn until 10 to 12 weeks later, was that after attending her senior prom, Richardson had given birth. In one of her statements to the police, Richardson alleged that the infant was stillborn. And because she didn't know what to do with her child's body, she buried the infant in a shallow grave in the garden behind her parents' home.
As WLWT reports, she gave birth in May 2017. She named the child Annabelle, according to her lawyers.
According to Richardson's family, the then-teenager struggled with an eating disorder, so when her family started noticing Richardson gaining weight, they assumed it was because she was eating well.
Her family has given Richardson their continued support over the last two years. In a 2017 interview, her aunt Vanessa said:
"Skylar is a pleaser, and she was already blaming herself about the baby being stillborn. She kept wrestling with the distressing idea that she may have somehow caused the baby to be born stillborn, and I think investigators twisted that around to prove that she is guilty of murder."
After the infant's remains were found, Richardson adamantly refused the allegations that she killed her baby. She was eventually charged with aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, endangering children, tampering with evidence, and gross abuse of a corpse.
Richardson pled not guilty.
According to People, following a days-long trial, the jury presiding over Richardson's case deliberated for 4 hours and 25 minutes. On September 12, as Richardson waited for the verdict to be read to her, she could be seen breathing heavily and visibly shaking.
The jury ultimately revealed that Richardson was not guilty of aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child endangerment. But guilty of gross abuse of a corpse. As People reports, the tampering with evidence charge was thrown out by the presiding judge, who said, "the prosecution did not meet its burden of proof on that charge."
As WLWT's live video shows, Richardson and her family wept as it was revealed she was found not guilty of the most serious charges against her.
Richardson could face up to a year in prison for the gross abuse of a corpse. She is scheduled to be sentenced on September 13 at 11:00 a.m.


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Sunday November 27,
Tags #frustration, #gadgets, #smartphone interface rage, #perfect storm, #bad interface design, #chubby fingers, #poor signal strenth, #smashing phone, #frustrated, #can't survive, #lesser of two eveils
Dilbert: Whoa! Watch out. I've read about this. It's called smartphone interface rage. It's caused by the perfect storm of bad interface design, chubby fingers, and poor signal strength. He'll get so frustrated that he'll consider smashing his phone. Then he'll realize he can't survive without his phone and he'll be twice as frustrated. We have to do something. Wally: Run as fast as you can into the wall! It will take your mind off of your phone! Sometimes the best you can hope for is that the lesser of two evils is the funny one.
Friday December 16,
Tags #gadgets, #phone heard, #phone scheduled meeting, #schedule a meeting., #secretaries (office), #digital world, #replaces humans
Boss: Schedule a meeting with Dilbert and Alice for next Tuesday at ten. Phone: Done. Boss: Never mind. My phone took care of it. Awkward.
Monday March 05,
Tags #sales personnel, #pretend, #helpful, #awkwardly upsell, #listening, #refrigerator, #ice
Dilbert is shopping. A salesman approaches him and says "Do you mind if I pretend to be helpful while I awkwardly try to upsell you?" Dilbert replies "Nope. Do you mind if I pretend to be listening while I think about other things?" "Cool," says the salesman. Dilbert thinks to himself "I'm glad I don't have your job." The salesman asks him "How old is your refrigerator? Do you like ice?"
Tuesday March 06,
Tags #copyright & trademark, #earmuffs for oysters, #insane, #lawsuit monkey, #lawyer, #legal
Salesman: Do you mind if I pretend to be helpful while I awkwardly try to upsell you? Dilbert: Nope. Do you mind if I pretend to be listening while I think about other things? Salesman: Cool. Dilbert: I'm glad I don't have your job. Salesman: How old is your refrigerator? Do you like ice?
Monday March 19,
Tags #friendship, #make conversation, #sociopathic loner, #co workers, #coffee break, #meet up, #relationships
Wally: Do you feel any need to make conversation? Dilbert: Nope. But I don't mind standing in your general vicinity to counter the common perception of you as a sociopathic loner. Wally: You totally get me. Dilbert: That's what acquaintances are for.
Tuesday March 27,
Tags #apps, #fantasy, #mental prison, #escaping, #running a start up
Wally: I'm escaping the mental prison of this job by creating apps in my mind and fantasizing about running a start-up. Gaaa!!! The start-up is too much work! The stress is killing me! Take me back to my prison! I'm back. Did I say anything embarrassing? Dilbert: It's all relative.
Sunday May 20,
Tags #mental health, #crazy thought, #witness, #conference room, #fresh heck, #sadist, #sociopath
Dilbert: Wait. Hold that crazy thought. I need to get a witness in the room. Alice, would you mind coming to the conference room for a minute? Alice: What fresh heck is this? Dilbert: Larry is a sadist and a sociopath, but he hides it when there's more than one witness. So, Larry, what do you think of my project? Coworker: It looks great! I'll be happy to help you in any way I can! Alice: Am I done here? Dilbert: Don't turn your back!
Tuesday May 29,
Tags #goals, #nailing them, #unspoken objectives, #goals never mentioned
Boss: How are you doing in your unspoken objectives? Dilbert: My what? Boss: I'm referring to the goals I have in my mind that I've never mentioned. How are those going? Dilbert: I'm totally nailing them.
Tuesday June 06,
Dilbert says to Dogbert, "Admit it: you don't think I'm manly enough to take sky diving lessons, do you?" Dogbert replies, "That never crossed my mind." Dilbert says, "Good." Dogbert says, "However, it did occur to me that you could be the first sky diver to grab his necktie instead of the ripcord and choke himself to death on the way down."
Tuesday June 27,
Tags #death, #waiting, #medical
Dilbert sits at his desk. The Grim Reaper enters and says, "Gilbert, your time has come." Dilbert says as beads of sweat fly off his forehead, "Gilbert?! My name is DILBERT! You have the wrong guy!" The Grim Reaper says, "Oops! Sorry. Mind if I just wait around until your number comes up?"


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Editor-in-chief: Dr.M.Prakash
Index Copernicus ICV 2018: 95.39
Genetic studies in terms of correlation and path coefficient analysis were studied for10 quantitative characters of thirty-two genotypes of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.). Total yield per plant had exhibited highly significant and positive association with marketable fruit yield per plant, fruit weight, fruit weight per plant and fruit circumference and significant association with marketable fruit yield per plant. High magnitude of positive direct effect on fruit yield was exerted by marketable fruit yield per plant followed by fruit weight and fruits per plant. The negative direct effects on yield was showed by fruit circumference and plant height but were substantially low. Marketable fruit yield per plant was found to have substantial positive indirect effect for fruit weight, fruit circumference and fruits per plant. Direct selection may be carried out considering these traits as the main selection criteria to cut down indirect effects of the other characters throughout the development of high-yielding eggplant varieties.


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AttArte B&B is situated in the heart of Travo and faces the main square, Piazza Trento, few metres from his restaurants and various bars. In a few minutes walking it's possible to find the River Trebbia and his Promenade. A short distance to wild Hills, to make trekking and enjoy the beauty: Bobbiano's ancient tower, Perduca Stone and Parcellara Stone: breath-taking places. Moreover, 18 km from Bobbio and 10 km from the Castle and Bourg of Rivalta.
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The decision topurchase a commodity may seem like a standard practice to manyindividuals (Jones, 2014). Unknown to most consumers, there arenecessary steps that one must undergo from the moment a need arises.According to the consumerism concept, the decision to purchase aproduct will be based on a series of factors. The marketing team hasto be aware of the roles they play in the consumer decision process.Various strategies have to be implemented at each stage of theprocess to ensure that the customer is convinced. The marketingstrategies are developed to focus on specific steps, to ensure thathigh conversation rates and customer loyalty in the long run(Müller, 2010).
In this paper, wehighlight the decision-making process for a consumer interested inpurchasing a computer. The paper provides a detailed step by stepprocess indicating the necessary components for each process.Additionally, the study also contains a table for a comparisonanalysis on the decision-making process considered to be the mostappropriate. Finally, the paper will provide internet addresses fromwhere each of the decision processes is obtained.
The consumerbuying process is composed of seven major steps. For one interestedin purchasing a computer, they will undergo through all the phases.This is the case even for the consumers that think that the processof purchase is based on trial and error. The six stages of customerbuying process are discussed below:
Stage 1: Recognition of the Problem
This is the firststage of the decision-making process. Before one makes a purchase,they must have a reason to believe that a particular product isrequired (Müller, 2010). The consumer has to believe that theacquisition of this new product will take them to a situation wherethey are currently unable to achieve (Jones, 2014). In our case, anindividual must identify their reason for needing a new computer.This can be caused by problems associated with wear and tear for thecurrent laptop. In another instance, the consumer might need acomputer so as to be able to complete the assignments on time(Alabarasin, 2013). It can also be related to work requirements insituations where one's job depends on the use of a computer. Therecognition of the problem is the first step in the consumer buyingprocess.
Stage 2: Searching for Information
This is thesecond stage in the consumer purchase process. After identifying theproblem, the user proceeds to search for information regarding theparticular commodity he/she is interested in acquiring (Dubois,Prade, Pirlot & Bouyysou, 2013). This is the first stage ofseeking a solution to an underlying problem. In this case, thecustomer is looking for a new laptop. Depending on their need for alaptop, they will search for information related to the use of theproduct. Consider the case of an individual seeking a new computerfor the sake of storing data. They will look at the storagecapacities of the available computers before making a final decision(Jones, 2014). On the other hand, if one is looking for a computerfor the purpose of work, they will most likely be interested in thegraphical features of the available models. Therefore, the needs ofthe consumer determine the nature of the information they will seekconcerning a product.
Stage 3: Evaluation of Alternatives
Before a customerdecides to make a purchase, they have to consider the alternativesavailable. The comparison analysis is based on information that hasbeen obtained from the second stage of the consumer purchase process.Just because a manufacturer stands out among the competitors does notmean that a customer will be thrilled with the products. At thisstage, the consumers are knowledgeable and are less likely to bemisled with false information regarding an individual product (Jones,2014). By using the case of a person seeking to purchase a computerfor the purpose of storing data, they will be conversant with thesizes of hard drives of various brands of computers. They may alsoconsider the processor speeds before making a decision (Müller,2010). If one is considering purchasing a computer for work purposes,they might compare the screen resolutions for various brandsavailable in the market (Dubois, Prade, Pirlot & Bouyysou, 2013).
Stage 4: Decision to Purchase
This is thefourth step of the consumer purchasing process. It is accomplishedafter the customer has been able to go through a series of theavailable alternatives. The consumer is aware of the pricing andpayment options for each commodity even when they decide againstpurchasing a product (Jones, 2014). For the marketers, this is themost crucial stage in the sales process. They should be able tointegrate the information from the needs recognition stage and proveto the customer that their products are the most appropriate for theclient.
Stage 5: Purchase
This is theactual purchase stage of a commodity. The needs of the customer havebeen recognized, and information relating to the products has beencollected. In addition to this, the customer has compared theavailable products and decided on the products that significantlymeets their needs (Wadia, 2011). At this stage, all the phasesleading to conversion have been finished. The marketing concept isstill applicable at this juncture by keeping it simple. The customershould be able to complete the purchase process without extensiveformalities. Therefore, all complexities in the payment processshould be eliminated at this stage. Finally, the seller should have areliable means of delivery depending on the terms of sales. At thisphase, the customer has decided on the brand that they would like topurchase (Wadia, 2011). The brands include Hewlett-Packard, Dell,Toshiba, Acer, Apple, Compaq, IBM, Lenovo, and much more. The needsof the customer will determine the choice of the product.
Stage 6: Post-Purchase Evaluation
Despite the factthat the purchase has been made, it does not necessarily mean thatthe process is complete. This step is critical to the sellers sinceit provides the relevant feedback to the management (Dubois, Prade,Pirlot & Bouyysou, 2013). Such information can be used to improvethe quality of future products as well as inventions that would fillan existing marketing gap (Alabarasin, 2013). Satisfaction of thecustomer is one of the most critical components in the success ofbusiness. Therefore, firms go to greater lengths to ensure that theafter-purchase process is accomplished within the required framework.The marketing team can ensure that they maintain the success of thebrand by sending follow-up surveys to the clients to determine theirloyalty (Müller, 2010).
Consumer Purchase Process
Recognition of the Problem
Searching for Information
Evaluation of Alternatives
Decision to Purchase
Post-Purchase Evaluation
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Information Search
Evaluation of Alternatives
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Alabarasin, Z. (2013). Consumer Bahavior: Decision Making process.Retrieved From:http://www.slideshare.net/zenaidaalbarasin/entrepreneurial-mngt
Dubois, D., Prade, H., Pirlot, M., & Bouyysou. (2013). DecisionMaking Process: Concepts and Methods. New York, NY: John Wiley &Sons.
Jones, S. (2014). The Six Stages of the Consumer Buying Process andHow to Market to Them. Business2Community. Retrieved from:http://www.business2community.com/consumer-marketing/six-stages-consumer-buying-process-market-0811565#pYS5Ue1eftwabl9f.97
Müller, R. (2010). Decision Making Process: Entrepeneurshipin today`s society. München: GRIN Verlag GmbH.
Wadia, N. (2011). Consumer buying behaviour for laptop's. Retrievedfromhttp://www.slideshare.net/niteshwadia/consumer-buying-behaviour-for-laptops


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Sunday, February 23, 2020
Zambia Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 2000 words
Zambia - Essay Example The authors provide refreshing ideas on how Zambian wealth could be enhanced through formulation of better policies on environment in a country that heavily relies on copper mining for its economic mainstay. The authors acknowledge that development of Zambian economy mainly relies on ââ¬Å"prudent environmental managementâ⬠. To ensure the preservation of wealth in the country, Aongola et al emphasize on the need of promoting ââ¬Å"sustainable developmentâ⬠in all sectors of Zambian economy. The authors refer extensively to previous research on Zambian economy and resources. This article provided me with a wider perspective of Zambian natural resources and social, political impediments that causes unsustainable utilization of resources. 2. Campbell, et al. Miombo woodlands: Opportunities and barriers to sustainable forests management. 2007. 2 June 2011. Retrieved from http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/miombo/docs/Campbell_BarriersandOpportunities.pdf The authors are natural resou rces experts, with many years of teaching experience in Universities across southern Africa. This article focuses on the Miombo Woodland, extensive tropical and seasonal woodland that covers an approximately 2.7 million Km2 across seven southern African countries including Zambia. The authors provide an overview of the critical role that Miombo woodland play in maintaining livelihoods of about 100 million inhabitants in southern Africa. The authors note, ââ¬Å"high poverty levels in these countries have resulted to overexploitation of the woodland, a situation that threatens the ecological balance in Zambiaâ⬠. This article provides an important contribution to this paper by highlighting the importance of Miombo woodland resources in mitigating poverty in Zambia and other southern African states. 3. Dorothy, F. A review of economic, governance and natural resource policy reform in southern Africa, with special reference to the case of Zambia. 11 Oct 2004. 1 June 2011. Retrieved from http://www.infra.kth.se/courses/1H1142/Furberg_EconChange.pdf This article focuses on the economic, governance and natural resources policies in Zambia. The author identifies lack of equitable and sustainable economic development as the main challenges that undermine social, political and economic development in Zambia. The author attributes the current environmental and economic problems in Zambia to previous political regimes in the country that instigated ââ¬Å"poor political systems and environmental policies in the countryâ⬠. The article provides a refreshing historical overview of Zambian political evolution and how it has influenced exploitation of natural resources in the country to date. 4. Jumbe, et al. Contributions of the Dry Forests to Rural Livelihoods and the National Economy in Zambia. 2007. 2 June 2011. Retrieved from http://www.cifor.cgiar.org/miombo/docs/ZambiaNationalCaseStudy.pdf The authors have critically evaluated the role of dry forests in enhanc ing economy of Zambia especially in the rural regions. According to the authors, dry forests in Zambia are important sources of wood, firewood, honey, wild fruits, traditional medicine, agriculture and an important source of income among the rural residents. This article is refreshing because it focuses on forest, an important non- mining resource in the Zambian economy. 5. MTENR. National Policy on Environment: Zambia. May 2005. 1 June 2011. www.mtenr.gov.zm/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc The article is the policy document of the Zambian government on the environment and it highlights the strategic goals of development through utilization of natural resources. The government ministries, including tourism, environment and natural resou
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text: Before taking a vacation it is a good idea to do a few preventative dental projects. First, get a prevacation dental check-up and finish any incomplete dental treatment. Second, take all pertinent information with you such as your dentist phone number and e-mail address plus your dental insurance information. Also a list and dose of your medications could come in handy. Finally, avoid chewing foods that are "hard" like almonds, certain candies, popcorn, and of coarse don't chew ice. These precautions will help avoid many dental emergencies while you enjoy your much deserved vacation.


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Los Altos Youth Theatre's production of "13 The Musical" is scheduled to open Friday and run through Nov. 11 at Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave.
The musical tells the story of Evan Goldman, who is about to turn 13 and can't wait for his bar mitzvah. Everything in his life is moving along as planned until he discovers that his parents are getting divorced and he's ripped away from his home in New York City and thrust into rural Appleton, Ind. As he faces a new set of challenges, Evan is forced to navigate the social order at his new school. Through a series of trials, he learns what it means to be a friend and discovers that there's more to life than establishing his place in the social pecking order.
Featuring upbeat music written by Jason Robert Brown, "13" is a coming-of-age story – based on the book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn – that aims to appeal to children and adults.
LAYT Artistic Director Jillian Cummings directs a cast that includes Yuval Amit, Yasmine Bari, Megan Branstad, Marco Casillas, Cora Easter, Libby Frey, Chloe Geist, Hila Gotlieb, Annelise Hein, Nitzan Hod, Adele Johnson, Logan Kim, Katie King, Rosie Kline, Ajay Krishnan, Rohan Kumar, Madsen Rose, Karenna Marklein, Rachel Minden, Stephan Norquist, Jamie Penilla, Elsa Pitsch, Ella Maxine Rassmusen, Brevin Reed, Audrey Rechenmacher, May Robinson, Ritam Saha and Eva Spaid.
Shows are slated 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $15 (students) and $20 (adults).
For tickets and more information, call 941-0551 or visit losaltosstage.org.


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Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Alan L. Rosenberg, D.D.S located in the Fresh Meadows, NY area. Alan Rosenberg, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
Dr. Alan Rosenberg at his Fresh Meadows area dental implants practice offers extensive experience restoring your dental implant crown.
Our dedicated team uses state-of-the-art materials and techniques for stability and longevity. You'll enjoy the comfort and confidence of natural-looking teeth.
Dr. Alan Rosenberg is a trusted Fresh Meadows area veneers dentist. Our professional team is dedicated to providing you with quality results in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.
You won't have to feel embarrassed any longer by crooked, chipped or discolored teeth. With your new dental veneers, you'll be thrilled to show off your healthy teeth and beautiful smile.
Dr. Rosenberg provides secure implant dentures in the Fresh Meadows area. Implant retained dentures won't slip, and are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth.
You'll talk, eat and smile with more confidence. Your self esteem will return with your new natural-looking teeth.
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You'll have a beautiful, dazzling smile to celebrate your wedding day. And your wedding pictures will show off your sparkling white teeth for years to come!
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North Dartmouth, MA 02747
A negative self image can be detrimental to many facets of your life. North Dartmouth area dentist Dr. Paul Ponte understands the positive life-changing power that a healthy and beautiful smile can bring to you. Here at Tucker Road Dental Associates, we don't want you to be embarrassed any longer. Why not take your smile - and even your life - to a new level of self-confidence and beauty?
For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the North Dartmouth, Massachusetts area, Dr. Paul Ponte is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at Tucker Road Dental Associates provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
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Don't let untreated dental problems get you down. Rebuild your confidence with a beautiful new smile. From simple treatments that make a big difference, to more extensive work, unveiling the smile you were meant to have can have profound life-changing effects. Serving the North Dartmouth, MA area and offering dental implants, Dr. Ponte can help you develop an affordable treatment plan you'll feel good about.
At Tucker Road Dental Associates we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. North Dartmouth area dentist Dr. Paul Ponte and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
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Leesburg, VA 20175
Dr. Jose Loza can improve the entire health of your mouth with a non-removable bridge. That will keep your surrounding teeth in position and help maintain the structure of your face and jaw.
Come visit Leesburg Dental in the Leesburg, VA area. See what we can do to improve your appearance and oral health!
Second opinions are readily given by Jose Loza, D.D.S., at his practice in the Leesburg, VA area. Dr. Loza wants you to be able to make an informed decision about your oral health needs. Dr. Loza believes that if a treatment plan is sound, particularly one that is major and/or expensive, it should hold up to scrutiny by other dental professionals.
Leesburg Dental offers designated handicap parking spaces for the exclusive use of vehicles displaying handicap hangtags or disabled license plates. Conveniently located in the Leesburg, Virginia area, Dr. Jose Loza provides dental implants and offers fully accessible facilities.
At Leesburg Dental, we accept several types of dental insurance. With the proper information, Dr. Loza and his staff will be happy to file your insurance claim for you. We strive to make the insurance paperwork process as simple and streamlined as possible. You are only personally responsible for the co-pay or deductible amount.
Leesburg area cosmetic dentist Jose Loza, D.D.S. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
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In implant dentistry, devices are used to replace missing teeth. They are made of titanium, an inert metal that bonds with the bone, forming a very tight union called osseointegration. The modern system of dental implants, the endosseous system, is extremely successful and has a 90% to 95% success rate.
The dental implant itself replaces the root of the tooth. It is usually in the shape of a screw or a cylinder. The implant connects to a component (the abutment) that joins the implant to the replacement tooth (the crown).
Dental implants are ideal replacements for teeth. When healthy teeth have to be prepared for crowns or bridges, healthy tooth structure needs to be removed. But if only one tooth is missing, the dental implant can simply replace it without having to sacrifice the adjacent teeth.
Dental implants can also be used to replace many missing teeth. Multiple teeth can be replaced with implant dentistry and can avoid the need for a removable denture. Removable dentures can be hard to get used to. They may have clasps that can be unsightly and put additional stress on the existing teeth. Full dentures may be difficult to wear and may interfere with eating and speaking. People who wear dentures for a long time may have additional loss of the bone that supports the denture. This bone loss can be accelerated by osteoporosis, and eventually dentures may be very difficult to wear if not impossible. Poor-fitting dentures can interfere with proper nutrition and quality of life.
Generally, one implant is needed to replace each missing tooth. In some situations, several implants need to be joined together into a bridge. This adds greater strength to the implant restoration. If there is not enough bone available to replace a whole set of teeth, implants may be used as anchors for dentures. When dentures are supported by implants they can be much more stable and the implants help prevent the deterioration of the bone that supports the denture.
The endosseous system of implant dentistry has been used for over 30 years. They can look and feel like natural teeth, adding comfort and improving the smile of people of all ages.
By Laura Minsk, DMD
Tooth implants are considered the ultimate dental restoration solution for tooth replacement, especially when only a single tooth needs to be replaced.
Traditionally, the best dental restoration for a single missing tooth was a three-tooth bridge, better known as a three-unit bridge. This type of missing teeth restoration worked by linking three false teeth together. The middle tooth was used to bridge the gap. Even though this type of dental restoration was considered state-of-the-art for many years, it had its limitations.
For instance, the fabrication of a three-unit bridge required the teeth on both sides of the gap to be whittled down to allow for the false teeth to be slipped over the top of the teeth. Because the three teeth were linked together, they could not be cleaned in the same way as normal teeth. In addition, they required special dental cleaning tools in order to maintain healthy gum tissue.
Today, dental implants are the first choice to replace missing teeth and dental restoration. In the case of a single missing tooth, a tooth implant can be placed by the implant dentist in the jawbone area of the missing tooth. The implant will serve as a replacement for a tooth root and an individual dental crown. The total apparatus is referred to as a single-tooth implant crown.
Once in place, the dental implant crown will look, feel and function like your natural teeth. They are cleaned and flossed just like your natural teeth, and best of all, they do not require any special tools to clean around them, like bridges. Although tooth implants will not decay, they require that you maintain impeccable oral hygiene.
Even though dental scientists are developing advanced materials to create a more durable crown, the old adage "nothing lasts forever" also applies to dental implant crowns. Because each patient is different, dental implant crowns last a varied amount of time depending on the patient.
Dental crowns that were thought to last only 3 to 5 years can last 10 to 20 years if meticulously cared for. On the other hand, dental crowns that should last for ten or more years can last only two years in a mouth that is neglected.
The dental implant cost factor is hard to determine precisely. The bottom line is that no one can tell you how long a tooth implant will last, but if you take excellent care of your mouth and see your dentist every six months, you stand a better chance of extending the life of your dental implants and other dental restorations.
The cost of a three-unit bridge can range from $2,000 to $3,000. The cost of single tooth implants is approximately $3,000. If teeth associated with a dental bridge fail due to recurrent decay or periodontal disease, ordinarily, dental restoration must be done on the entire dental bridge and possibly add a new filling or build-up of the teeth.
The cost of any foundations under a new dental bridge will add to the dental restoration and tooth replacement cost. If and when a dental implant crown has to be reconstructed, most likely, it would be due to the wearing away of the dental crown material.
The only dental restoration cost would be for that of a new dental implant crown and would not incorporate any adjacent teeth. The dental implant cost over your lifetime would be much less than compared to a three-unit bridge, and is the most natural replacement for a missing tooth.
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Natural Australian Boulder Opal Pendant (Length 26mm x Width 11.5mm) Code-SD384
The Natural Solid Boulder Opal has been shaped and polished in a way to keep its natural form.
The opal has beautiful purple opal colour flows down the natural opal pattern giving this opal a lovely vibrant and sweet look.
This stunning Boulder Opal was mined in Western Queensland, near the Town of Quilpie.
The Boulder Opal is side drilled with a 2mm hole and comes with an adjustable black cord necklace, the black cord can also be replaced with a silver chain(not include).
We only sell natural Solid Australian Opals, that are millions of years old. We do not sell man-made Opal such as a Opal Doublet, Opal Triplet, or Synthetic Opal.
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A committee of ten pensioners was elected to facilitate the re-opening of the compensation of retired civil servants by the Government Pension Fund Redress, finalised in March this year. Disgruntled former servants from the Eastern and Western Cape are continuing to mobilise for new applications, despite threats to arrest them.
The Pension Fund Redress is the provision of compensation to specific classes of government employees who suffered various forms of discrimination under apartheid.
This includes educators, nurses, and correctional services employees, female teachers who had to resign to give birth as well as citizens employed in the former Transkei, Ciskei, Bophuthatswana and Venda.
The pensioners claim that they were not given sufficient information on time to benefit from the programme that ran between 2002 and 2012. A process of verification of applications and actuarial calculations was closed out in 2018. The Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC) has promised to impose legal restrictions on those preying on the emotions and hopes of the elderly.
"Applications for the redress are closed, this process is complete. All those that qualified applied" said Frikkie De Bruin, General Secretary for PSCBC. "There was an extensive media campaign, workshops, and union representatives were part of provincial task teams that marketed the project. A total of 138 000 applications were received".
De Bruin cautioned that members must approach these mushrooming groups with caution, especially if there is money involved in this offer to assist.
Raman Khandoo, former principal of John Bisseker high school, a member of this newly formed committee said, "The unions are expected to take up the fight and support us. This initiative is aimed at repairing the damage done by the apartheid regime, to restore dignity to servants that suffered under discriminatory remuneration and pension scheme practices."
Some pensioners are part of this movement because their applications, submitted on time, still had not been paid out.
"Members must submit forms with ID copies and death certificates for those that are deceased. We are not giving false hope to applicants, but we are merely facilitating the process of redress," said Khandoo.
The relevant unions such as SADTU, DENOSA, NEHAWU, POPCRU and others signed a PSCBC agreement on the closing out of the project prior to its closure in 2012. There was a 75% majority on the agreement. The movement of civil servants argues that these unions made the agreement without consulting its constituencies.
Chris Mdingi, provincial secretary for SADTU Eastern Cape expressed the union's support to any retired teacher who is calling for the re-opening. "The government must not be mean to workers, we will do all that is in our power to support them," he added.


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Analysis Topic: Politics & Social TrendsThe analysis published under this topic are as follows.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Net Worth of the 25 Richest People in Congress and the White House / Politics / US Politics
To paraphrase author Jim Hightower, our political system doesn't need a third party. It needs a SECOND party.
Every time you encounter someone bashing Conservatives or Liberals, think back on this chart (which is only the tip of the iceberg). Our members of Congress all belong to the same party: the party of the rich and elite.Read full article... Read full article...
Friday, January 21, 2011
U.S. Breaking China Legally / Politics / US PoliticsChinese President Hu Jintao's visit to the United States this past week has been met by both praise and political posturing. Hu, an intellectual with a strong sense of culture, hopes he is leading what he wishes to be "a Harmonious Society" with peaceful development. To that end, Hu said his government was prepared to "engage in dialogue and exchanges with the United States on the basis of mutual respect and the principle of noninterference in each other's internal affairs" on human rights questions. Although it seems as if Hu is saying that he wants each nation to continue to conduct its business without interference, he also acknowledged that "A lot still needs to be done in China in terms of human rights."
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Irish Government Collapses, Election March 11; How To Negotiate Debt Bond Market Haircuts / Politics / Global Debt Crisis
In a fitting tribute to a disgraceful performance by Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen in which Cowen crammed losses of Irish banks down the throats of taxpayers, his government has at long last collapsed. Six cabinet members (40%) resigned representing justice, health, trade and enterprise, defense and transport. Earlier in the week his foreign minister resigned making the total six.Read full article... Read full article...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
The Fourth American Revolution / Politics / US PoliticsThe next Fourth Turning is due to begin shortly after the new millennium, midway through the Oh-Oh decade. Around the year 2005, a sudden spark will catalyze a Crisis mood. Remnants of the old social order will disintegrate. Political and economic trust will implode. Real hardship will beset the land, with severe distress that could involve questions of class, race, nation and empire. The very survival of the nation will feel at stake. Sometime before the year 2025, America will pass through a great gate in history, commensurate with the American Revolution, Civil War, and twin emergencies of the Great Depression and World War II. - The Fourth Turning - Strauss & Howe -1997
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
Europe Debt Defaults, Austerity, and Death of the "Social Europe" Model / Politics / Euro-Zone
Prof Michael Hudson and Prof. Jeffrey Sommers writes: A spectre is haunting Europe: the illusion that Latvia's financial and fiscal austerity is a model for other countries to emulate. Bankers and the financial press are asking governments from Greece to Ireland and now Spain as well: "Why can't you be like Latvia and sacrifice your economy to pay the debts that you ran up during the financial bubble?" The answer is, they can't – without an economic, demographic and political collapse that will only make matters worse.Read full article... Read full article...
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Libertarianism, the New Anti-Americanism / Politics / US Politics
Sometimes the bad guys do us all a big favor, by openly stating what they stand for after spending years denying it. I recently received exactly this sort of favor from an economist, one Don Boudreaux, at the renowned libertarian Cato Institute, a hotbed of free-trade thinking. He wrote:Read full article... Read full article...
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Greenspan Confirms the Fed's Highly Leveraged Fix / Politics / Central Banks
On January 7, 2011, Kelly Evans of the Wall Street Journal interviewed former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan. He rooted for the stock market.
Greenspan's circular logic was unenlightening: "Stocks are cheap if earnings are to continue higher." Taken as a whole, this does not mean much, akin to prophesizing: "The Red Sox will win if they score more runs than the Tigers." Greenspan's successful impoverishment of the American people often hinged on the suppression of his dependent clauses: "Stocks are cheap," was all we needed to know.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Hu's On First: It Is China-US Summit Time / Politics / US Politics
On the eve of the Chinese President's visit to the United States, and the intense speculation about his intentions—and ours—I found myself a dark room at the Anthology Film Archive in the East Village watching a spectacular documentary by Chinese filmmaker Zhao Liang called Petition.
It's about the tens of thousands of people with grievances who seek redress in China at offices ostensibly set up to resolve their problems.Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The Bourgeoisie's Favorite Forms of Socialism / Politics / Social Issues
The mindset of the middle class is off-putting — to the heterodox, to the sovereign, and to the individualist. The mindset is a dull recital on the virtues of moderation and proscription: don't stay up too late; don't drink too much; don't exercise too hard; don't risk too much; don't challenge authority; don't question orthodoxy. By all means exist, just do so on an even, bovine keel.Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Why Tunisia Changed the World / Politics / Middle East
Tunisia woke up the Middle East with a thundering yawn. After years of domination by western-backed tyrants, the working people of the Arab world are rising from slumber. Once fully awake and aware of their surroundings, they'll shake off the influence of the western nations with a collective flick of the wrist.Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
China's Military Comes Into Its Own / Politics / China
Chinese President Hu Jintao is visiting the United States, perhaps his last state visit as president before China begins its generational leadership transition in 2012. Hu's visit is being shaped by the ongoing China-U.S. economic dialogue, by concerns surrounding stability on the Korean Peninsula and by rising attention to Chinese defense activity in recent months. For example, China carried out the first reported test flight of its fifth-generation combat fighter prototype, dubbed the J-20, during U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates' visit to China the previous week.Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
America's Arab Puppet Dictatorship Regimes Are Going Down / Politics / Middle East
Eric Margolis writes: Oops! Something has gone terribly wrong with Washington's plans for regime change in the Mideast. Wasn't there supposed to be a US and British engineered revolution against Iran's mullahs, followed by installation of a cooperative pro-western government and a bonanza for western oil companies?
The revolution came, all right, but in the wrong place. The explosion of popular fury in Tunisia that ousted its dictator of 23-years is sending shock waves across the Arab world and has alarm bells ringing in Washington.Read full article... Read full article...
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Dallas Fed President Attacks Ron Paul / Politics / Central Banks
Those lawmakers who advocate "Ending the Fed" might better turn their considerable talents toward ending the fiscal debacle that has for too long run amuck within their own house. The Fed does not create government debt; fiscal authorities do. ~ Richard Fisher (Jan. 12, 2011)
When the president of any regional Federal Reserve Bank stands in front of a bunch of Harvard University graduates to tell them about how the economic mess is not really the FED's fault, you know what's coming. It came.Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, January 17, 2011
Food Riots 2011 / Politics / Food Crisis
The stunningly violent food riots in Tunisia and Algeria show just how quickly things can change. Just a few months ago, these two northern Africa nations were considered to be very stable, very peaceful and without any major problems. But now protesters are openly squaring off with police in the streets. Many of the protesters are throwing "fire bombs" or are shooting fireworks at the authorities, and the police are responding with a tremendous amount of violence themselves.Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, January 17, 2011
What Secrets Does WikiLeaks Have on Bank of America? / Politics / Credit Crisis 2011
Mary Bottari writes: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is promising to unleash a cache of secret documents from the hard drive of a U.S. megabank executive. In 2009, he told Computer World that the bank was Bank of America (BofA). In 2010, he told Forbes that the information was significant enough to "take down a bank or two," but that he needed time to lay out the information in a more user-friendly format.Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, January 17, 2011
Prepping Minds for War Against China / Politics / US Politics
You'd think the U.S. was already at war with China, given the immense amount of anti-China rhetoric spouting from the government and media. But selling wars takes time. The average American hasn't bought in to this false advertising yet. So the big lie will be repeated until its roots are deeply sunk into the American psyche: China, says the U.S. government, is a threat that needs to be "dealt with."Read full article... Read full article...
Monday, January 17, 2011
The US-Israeli Coup in Beirut / Politics / Middle East
The United States and Israel have executed a stealth coup that has precipitated the collapse of Lebanon's unity government.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton preemptively torpedoed negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Syria by telling "Saudi King Abdullah and Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri that the U.S. would reject any settlement at the expense of the UN tribunal." (Tehran Times) Clinton knew that the Saudi-Syria team was close to a "breakthrough" that would have resolved contentious issues related to the investigation of the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. She could not allow that to happen because it would derail the US/Israeli plan for regime change and another Israeli invasion of Lebanon.Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Tonight We Are All Tunisians / Politics / Middle East
Yvonne Ridley writes: Over the last few days we have seen some of the bravest people facing down some of the worst.
Armed with nothing more than a revolutionary heart and hopes of a better future they gathered and protested as government forces aimed their weapons and fired live rounds in to the crowds.Read full article... Read full article...
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Turmoil in Lebanon / Politics / Middle East
Reportedly, 19th century Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz once remarked: "Poor Mexico, So far from God, So close to the United States." His proximity comment applies to Lebanon. Bordering Israel, it experienced decades of belligerent interventions as early as 1954 when Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion proposed supporting the establishment of a Maronite-dominated Christian mini-state.
In 1978, Israel attacked Lebanon and occupied the country up to the Litani River before withdrawing under US pressure, letting UN Blue Helmets (UNIFIL) replace its own forces.Read full article... Read full article...
Saturday, January 15, 2011
How Many U.S. Senators Does It Take To Screw A Taxpayer? / Politics / US Politics
"Today, the government decides and they misdirect the investment to their friends in the corn industry or the food industry. Think how many taxpayer dollars have been spent on corn [for ethanol], and there's nobody now really defending that as an efficient way to create diesel fuel or ethanol. The money is spent for political reasons and not for economic reasons. It's the worst way in the world to try to develop an alternative fuel." - Ron PaulRead full article... Read full article...


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- The first chakra or base chakra, Muladhara derives its name from Sanskrit roots: moola (root,base) and adhara (support).
- The root chakra is the primal life energy of survival.
- This four petal lotus governs memory, time and space.
Four Petals of the Muladhara
The Sanskrit Letters on the petals of the lotus are ablaze with a golden color to signify the life energy within this powerful root chakra.
Each chakra is embedded with qualities called vrittis (whirlpools) which are thought-forms or emotions held within the chakra.
- Highest Bliss (Paramananda)
- Innate Bliss (Sahajananda)
- Heroic Bliss (Virananda)
- Bliss of Union (Yogananda)
Characteristics of the Muladhara
Ganesh or Ganesha, the elephant-headed god who bestows protection and removes obstacles is often affiliated with this chakra.
Root Chakra Symptoms of Imbalance
- Exhaustion
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Balancing Chakra Energy: Healing Through the Five Senses
Mudra & Mantras
Close your eyes and begin to chant the mantra "OM LAM" for 3 minutes. First out loud for a few rounds, then silently to yourself. While chanting, I would like you to visualize a bright red energy emanating from the core of the Earth up through your legs and into your root chakra. Cleansing and energizing your root chakra into the glowing deep red chakra it is. Also, keep in mind any sensations, colors, pictures or words you might experience, these are all messages from the divine.
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