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ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar and young writer Laura Dockrill also become judges.
Deadline for entries now extended to 27 March 2017.
THE WEEK JUNIOR confirmed as 2017 Media Partner and provides Work Experience Prize.
To submit entries, visit: www.WickedYoungWriterAwards.com.
The acclaimed WICKED YOUNG WRITER AWARDS (www.wickedyoungwriterawards.com), created and sponsored by the award-winning musical WICKED in association with the National Literacy Trust (www.literacytrust.org.uk), are delighted to announce that Strictly Come Dancing star, author, award-winning journalist and former Labour MP Ed Balls has joined the judging panel, alongside ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar and the acclaimed performance poet and writer Laura Dockrill. Author and illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon books, Cressida Cowell, returns as Head Judge for the third consecutive year, together with long-standing judges Jonathan Douglas, Director of the National Literacy Trust and Michael McCabe, Executive Producer of WICKED.
Launched in 2010, the free-to-enter annual creative writing competition for 5-25 year olds raises money for, and awareness of, the National Literacy Trust who campaign to improve public understanding of the vital importance of literacy.
Ed Balls said "I am delighted to be joining the judging panel for the 7th year of the Wicked Young Writer Awards. I've seen the production on seven occasions, and I'm always inspired by the message that Wicked shares with its audiences and so I'm very excited to be able to support such an important initiative. Raising literacy levels, and encouraging young people to express themselves through creative writing is a vitally important mission that this award helps to champion. Everyone has a story to tell, and I can't wait to read what young people across the UK have to share."
The Awards are also pleased to announce The Week Junior as media partner for 2017. The Week Junior will also sponsor the Award prize for the 'FOR GOOD' category - a work-experience placement at the magazine for a young writer of 15-25 years. Editor Anna Bassi will also be a guest judge for the category.
Anna Bassi, editor of The Week Junior comments, "I'm delighted that we're involved with this year's competition. It's a fantastic initiative, and I'm really looking forward to discovering what the next generation of journalists are writing about."
To ensure as many people as possible are able to take part, the awards deadline has now been extended to 27 March, 2017. Entrants can submit their writing by visiting www.WickedYoungWriterAwards.com, where they will also find writing tips and resources from the Award judges.
Michael McCabe, Executive Producer of WICKED said, "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Ed Balls to the judging panel of the annual Wicked Young Writer Awards and back to the Apollo Victoria Theatre where, while serving as Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Ed launched Anti-Bullying Week 2007 at an event we hosted in partnership with the Anti-Bullying Alliance. We are delighted to also welcome ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar and the extraordinarily gifted performance poet and writer Laura Dockrill as Judges. We'd also like to offer a very big thank you to The Week Junior for agreeing to become our Media Partner. We are all extremely proud of these creative writing awards and absolutely delighted to have so much incredible support".
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is Patron of the Awards, set up to encourage and recognise excellence in writing, and creativity, and help develop literacy and writing talent in young people. Since launching, over 25,000 young people have entered original and thought-provoking pieces of writing that consistently reflect the interests, concerns and deepest thoughts of young people, providing a first-look at the emerging voices of a new generation.


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Nine month old twins die just minutes after measles vaccination
(NaturalNews) A pair of nine-month old twin girls died within minutes of being given a measles vaccine at a private clinic in Ghaziabad, India.
The girls were taken by their uncle, Akhil Sharma, to receive a measles vaccine at the Divya Nursing Home.
"I took them for the vaccination around 6 p.m. on Wednesday," Sharma said. "They were given the vaccination around 7:15 pm. In 15 minutes, the children started breathing heavily."
When the first girl began to experience distress — breathing heavily and vomiting — her sister had not yet been vaccinated. Sharma asked the doctor to hold off on vaccinating the second girl, but he insisted on going ahead. The second girl went into distress, and both girls lost consciousness.
"Even as the condition of one of my daughters deteriorated, the doctor told us that we need not worry since it was a normal reaction to the vaccine," the girls' father, Sunil Sharma, said. "The deteriorating condition of the baby did not deter him from administering the vaccine to my other daughter."
The doctor then transferred the girls to another hospital and vanished. The girls went into critical condition and their family rushed them to a third hospital.
"We took the twins to Ganesh Hospital in Nehru Nagar where doctors again declared them dead," Sunil Sharma said. "Then we informed the police, and handed over the bodies and lodged the complaint at Kavi Nagar police station."
"I have given orders to seal the hospital and take samples of the vaccine," said SSP Raghubir Lal. "We have approached the Chief Medical Officer to probe the incident."
The cause of death has not yet been determined.
"We have sent the viscera of both the babies for forensic examination and a central government team is also examining the case," Chief Medical Officer A.K. Dhawan said.
Learn more:http://www.naturalnews.com/030712_measles_vaccination.html#ixzz1Nxb6s8ip
Pfizer tested drugs on children
In April 2009, Pfizer reportedly reached a tentative agreement on lawsuits regarding the vaccine trials it had conducted in 1996. Pfizer tested Trovan, an oral antibiotic, on children of Nigeria's Kano state. To avoid the lengthy clinical trial process required by the Food and Drug Administration, Pfizer decided to expedite the production of Trovan.
According to the cable 09ABUJA671, Pfizer tested its efficacy on Kano children during a meningitis epidemic, with the help of Doctors Without Borders. This bypasses national and international standards on medical ethics and put the lives of the Kano children in danger.
Since the testing, there has been one civil suit and one criminal case in both the Kano State and Federal High Courts. The Pfizer lawyers have worked closely with a former Nigerian Head of State on a $75 million settlement. The breakdown of the settlement would provide $10 million for legal fees; $30 million to the Kano State government; and $35 million to participants and families.
The US government was fully aware of the cases against Pfizer in Nigeria and helped Pfizer develop a new framework to conduct future testing in Nigeria. Pfizer considers Nigeria to be a major growth market and is working hard to restore its image there.
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Study clearly demonstrates that aluminum found in vaccines can cause neurologic damage
As part of the military's program to protect their troops from chemical and biological weapons, Randi was required to take the anthrax vaccine. On March 14, 1999 she was given her fourth anthrax vaccine. It was after that shot that she has suffered chronic fatigue, memory lapses, migraines, pain in the forearms, and other aches and pains. She received no help with her condition and only denials that the anthrax vaccine could cause any of these problems and that the cause of her problems was likely the "flu" or too much "stress". She was eventually thrown out of the military because she refused to take the fifth anthrax vaccine shot in fear for her own personal health.
Aluminum is the most commonly licensed adjuvant that is added to a large number of vaccines. An adjuvant is a substance added to a vaccine to amplify the immune response. Aluminum compounds, which were identified over 90 years ago as adjuvants, are considered by the pharmaceutical industry and various government agencies as safe. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has continued to approve the use of aluminum as an additive to vaccines for many years.
Despite these assurances that aluminum and all vaccine ingredients are safe, large numbers of military veterans who suffer from Gulf War Syndrome as well as parents of children who suffer from various neurologic conditions including Autism strongly believe that the vaccines were often at least in part a cause of their health problems.
In that study the investigators injected mice with adjuvants that mimicked the anthrax vaccine schedule set by the Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program. The investigators concluded in that study"our data suggest that the aluminum hydroxide adjuvant induces both behavioral and motor deficits and the loss of motor neurons and increased presence of astrocytes [astrocytes are cells that express inflammatory markers] in spinal cord and neuronal apoptosis [cell death] in the primary motor cortex." When Professor Shaw was asked in an article by Pieta Wooley about this research Professor Shaw replied "No one in my lab wants to get vaccinated. This totally creeped us out. We weren't out there to poke holes in vaccines. But all of a sudden, oh my God-we've got neuron death!"
In this new study (also termed experiment 2), mice received 6 aluminum hydroxide injections over a 2 week period. These mice along with control mice were subjected to a more rigorous behavioral testing regime than the original experiment.
The investigators found "the multiple aluminum hydroxide injections of experiment 2 showed profound effects on motor and other behaviours… Multiple aluminum injections produced significant behavioural outcomes including changes in locomotion behavior, and induced memory deficits on water maze tasks."
I asked Professor Shaw "To your knowledge have there been any autopsies performed on service men and women that had GWS [Gulf War Syndrome] and have died to examine if they have a similar pattern of aluminum contamination that you discovered in your research?" He responded "that it has not been done to my knowledge." I also asked "Has there been an examination of people with autism to examine the obvious likely link between aluminum and mercury contamination and that condition?" Again he responded "Not to my knowledge."
It is important to note that while this and their previous study showed "significant behavioural and neuropathological outcomes with aluminum hydroxide" that these results were achieved under minimal conditions and that the effect of multiple other factors in real situation such as "stress, multiple vaccinations, and exposure to other toxins" would more than likely make the outcomes worse. "A recent study examining some of these factors in combination showed that stress, vaccination, and pyridostigmine bromide (Pyridostigmine bromide has been FDA approved for military use during combat situations as an agent to be given prior to exposure to the nerve agent Soman in order to increase survival), may synergistically act on multiple stress-activated kinases in the brain to induce neurologic impairment in GWS."
I asked Professor Shaw, "In your opinion why do various governmental agencies continue to insist that vaccines are safe when you clearly state in your research paper that 'it also seems that there have been no rigorous animal studies of potential aluminum adjuvant toxicity. The absence of such studies is peculiar given the well known observation that aluminum in general can be neurotoxic under a number of conditions and adjuvants in particular have previously been implicated in neurological disease'?" Professor Shaw replied "A less charitable person than I would likely look at links between pharma and the regulatory agencies. I don't know of any safe adjuvants. Aluminum is the one considered 'safe'."
The authors conclude, "Overall, the results reported here mirror previous work that has clearly demonstrated that aluminum, in both oral and injected forms, can be neurotoxic." I followed up with Professor Shaw "knowing what you know about aluminum from your research would you personally use a vaccine that contains aluminum?" He responded "No, and I don't."
The following vaccines (vaccine name/trade name, manufacturer, and information from the product insert) contain aluminum adjuvant:
Diphtheria & Tetanus Toxoids & Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed/Tripedia, Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., "Each 0.5 mL dose also contains, by assay, not more than 0.170 mg of aluminum and not more than 100 μg (0.02%) of residual formaldehyde."
Diphtheria & Tetanus Toxoids & Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed/Infanrix, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, "Each 0.5-mL dose contains 4.5 mg of NaCl and aluminum adjuvant (not more than 0.625 mg aluminum by assay). Each dose also contains ≤100 mcg of residual formaldehyde and ≤100 mcg of polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)."
Diphtheria & Tetanus Toxoids & Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed/DAPTACEL, Sanofi Pasteur, Ltd., "Other ingredients per 0.5 mL dose include 1.5 mg aluminum phosphate (0.33 mg of aluminum) as the adjuvant, ≤5 μg residual formaldehyde, <50 ng residual glutaraldehyde and 3.3 mg (0.6% v/v) 2-phenoxyethanol (not as a preservative)."
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Hepatitis B (Recombinant) and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine Combined/Pediarix, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, "Each 0.5-mL dose also contains 4.5 mg of NaCl and aluminum adjuvant (not more than 0.85 mg aluminum by assay). Each dose also contains ≤100 mcg of residual formaldehyde and ≤100 mcg of polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)."
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed and Inactivated Poliovirus Vaccine/Kinrix, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, "Each 0.5-mL dose contains 4.5 mg of NaCl and aluminum adjuvant (not more than 210 0.6 mg aluminum by assay). Each dose also contains ≤100 mcg of residual formaldehyde and 211 ≤100 mcg of polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)."
Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Adsorbed, Inactivated Poliovirus and Haemophilus b Conjugate (Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate) Vaccine/Pentacel, Sanofi Pasteur, Ltd, "Other ingredients per 0.5 mL dose include 1.5 mg aluminum phosphate (0.33 mg aluminum) as the adjuvant, polysorbate 80 (approximately 10 ppm by calculation), ≤5 μg residual formaldehyde, <50 ng residual glutaraldehyde, ≤50 ng residual bovine serum albumin, 3.3 mg (0.6% v/v) 2-phenoxyethanol (not as a preservative) and <4 pg of neomycin and <4 pg polymyxin B sulfate. "
Haemophilus b Conjugate (Meningococcal Protein Conjugate) and Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine/Comvax, Merck & Co, Inc, "The individual PRP-OMPC and HBsAg adjuvanted bulks are combined to produce COMVAX. Each 0.5 mL dose of COMVAX is formulated to contain 7.5 mcg PRP conjugated to approximately 125 mcg OMPC, 5 mcg HBsAg, approximately 225 mcg aluminum as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, and 35 mcg sodium borate (decahydrate) as a pH stabilizer, in 0.9% sodium chloride. The vaccine contains not more than 0.0004% (w/v) residual formaldehyde."
Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated/Havrix, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, "Each 1-mL adult dose of vaccine consists of 1440 EL.U. of viral antigen, adsorbed on 0.5 mg of aluminum as aluminum hydroxide. Each 0.5-mL pediatric dose of vaccine consists of 720 EL.U. of viral antigen, adsorbed onto 0.25 mg of aluminum as aluminum hydroxide."
Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated/VAQTA, Merck & Co, Inc, "Pediatric/Adolescent Formulation (12 Months Through 18 Years of Age): each 0.5 mL dose contains approximately 25U of hepatitis A virus antigen adsorbed onto approximately 0.225 mg of aluminum provided as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, and 35 mcg of sodium borate as a pH stabilizer, in 0.9% sodium chloride. Adult Formulation (19 Years of Age and Older): each 1 mL dose contains approximately 50U of hepatitis A virus antigen adsorbed onto approximately 0.45 mg of aluminum provided as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, and 70 mcg of sodium borate as a pH stabilizer, in 0.9% sodium chloride."
Hepatitis A Inactivated & Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine/Twinrix, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, "A 1.0-mL dose of vaccine contains 720 ELISA Units of inactivated hepatitis A virus and 20 mcg of recombinant HBsAg protein. One dose of vaccine also contains 0.45 mg of aluminum in the form of aluminum phosphate and aluminum hydroxide as adjuvants, amino acids, 5.0 mg 2-phenoxyethanol as a preservative, sodium chloride, phosphate buffer, polysorbate 20, Water for Injection, traces of formalin (not more than 0.1 mg), a trace amount of thimerosal (<1 mcg mercury) from the manufacturing process, and residual MRC-5 cellular proteins (not more than 2.5 mcg)."
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)/Engerix-B, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, "Pediatric/Adolescent: Each 0.5-mL dose contains 10 mcg of hepatitis B surface antigen adsorbed on 0.25 mg aluminum as aluminum hydroxide. The pediatric formulation contains sodium chloride (9 mg/mL) and phosphate buffers (disodium phosphate dihydrate, 0.98 mg/mL; sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, 0.71 mg/mL). Adult: Each 1-mL adult dose contains 20 mcg of hepatitis B surface antigen adsorbed on 0.5 mg aluminum as aluminum hydroxide. The adult formulation contains sodium chloride (9 mg/mL) and phosphate buffers (disodium phosphate dihydrate, 0.98 mg/mL; sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, 0.71 mg/mL)."
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant)/Recombivax HB, Merck & Co, Inc, "All formulations contain approximately 0.5 mg of aluminum (provided as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate, previously referred to as aluminum hydroxide) per mL of vaccine. In each formulation, hepatitis B surface antigen is adsorbed onto approximately 0.5 mg of aluminum (provided as amorphous aluminum hydroxyphosphate sulfate) per mL of vaccine."
Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Vaccine, Recombinant/Gardasil, Merck & Co, Inc, "Each 0.5-mL dose of the vaccine contains approximately 225 mcg of aluminum (as Amorphous Aluminum Hydroxyphosphate Sulfate adjuvant), 9.56 mg of sodium chloride, 0.78 mg of L-histidine, 50 mcg of polysorbate 80, 35 mcg of sodium borate, < 7 mcg yeast protein/dose, and water for injection. The product does not contain a preservative or antibiotics."
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine, Inactivated, Adsorbed (Military & Commercial)/Ixiaro, Merck & Co, Inc, "Each dose of vaccine contains approximately 6 mcg of purified, inactivated JEV proteins and 250 mcg of aluminum hydroxide."
Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine (Diphtheria CRM197 Protein)/Prevnar, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc, "Each 0.5 mL dose is formulated to contain: 2 μg of each saccharide for serotypes 4, 9V, 14, 18C, 19F, and 23F, and 4 μg of serotype 6B per dose (16 μg total saccharide); approximately 20 μg of CRM197 carrier protein; and 0.125 mg of aluminum per 0.5 mL dose as aluminum phosphate adjuvant."
Tetanus & Diphtheria Toxoids, Adsorbed for Adult Use, Massachusetts Public Health Biologic Lab, "Each 0.5 ml dose contains by calculation not more than 0.45 mg aluminum and less than 100 μg (0.02%) of residual formaldehyde. The aluminum phosphate functions as an adjuvant to increase the immunogenicity of the toxoids in primary immunization."
Tetanus & Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed for Adult Use/DECAVAC, Sanofi Pasteur, Inc, "Each 0.5 mL dose also contains a trace amount of thimerosal [mercury derivative, (≤0.3 μg mercury/dose) not as a preservative] from the manufacturing process, aluminum adjuvant (not more than 0.28 mg aluminum by assay), and not more than 100 μg (0.02%) of residual formaldehyde."
Tetanus Toxoid Adsorbed, Sanofi Pasteur, Inc, "Each 0.5 mL dose is formulated to contain 5 Lf (flocculation units) of tetanus toxoid and not more than 0.25 mg of aluminum. The residual formaldehyde content, by assay, is less than 0.02%."
Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Adsorbed/Adacel, Sanofi Pasteur, Ltd, "Other ingredients per dose include 1.5 mg aluminum phosphate (0.33 mg aluminum) as the 15 adjuvant, ≤5 μg residual formaldehyde, <50 ng residual glutaraldehyde and 3.3 mg (0.6% v/v) 16 2-phenoxyethanol (not as a preservative)."
Tetanus Toxoid, Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine, Adsorbed/ Boostrix, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, "Each 0.5-mL dose also contains 4.5 mg of NaCl, aluminum adjuvant (not more than 0.39 mg aluminum by assay), ≤100 mcg of residual formaldehyde, and ≤100 mcg of polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)."
Aluminum adjuvant linked to Gulf War illness induces motor neuron death in mice, M.S. Petrik, et al, Neuromolecular Medicine, 2007, Vol. 1, No. 9, pp. 83-100
Conversation with Professor Christopher Shaw. Christopher Shaw is Professor of Neurology and Neurogenetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London. He is also an Honorary Consultant Neurologist at King's College Hospital and Neurogeneticist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals.
An Interview with Staff Sergeant Randi Allaire in the Air Force National Guard available athttp://www.healthsentinel.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2447:an-interview-with-staff-sergeant-randi-allaire-in-the-air-force-national-guard&catid=39:reports&Itemid=52
Vaccines Licensed for Immunization and Distribution in the US with Supporting Documents,http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vaccines/ApprovedProducts/ucm093830.htm
The emergence of Vaccine induced Diseases
Vaccines, disease, death:
What are we subjecting our infants, toddlers and young children to? And even ourselves, as adults? Every jab of the vaccine needle injects a DNA altering soup and infects the new host with live and thought to be dead viruses supposedly because this will protect us from some infection or disease. The injections also contain carcinogens, heavy metals, wild viruses, mutated proteins, and the dna in the vaccine can be transfective and recombinant, meaning it can combine with human DNA and mutate.
While many parents routinely subject their infants and toddlers to more than 63 vaccinations before the age of five, these same parents many times will go ballistic at the thought of another parent refusing to allow their child to be infected with vaccines. The chronic complaint of the vaccinating parent is that those not vaccinated somehow represent a threat to the vaccinated kids. Excuse me…but if you believe vaccines work and are effective, what possible risk could you infer from an unvaccinated child? Is not your child now protected because you had them vaccinated?
Actually, the reverse is true. The vaccinated child is now virally active and for the next 21 days is shedding the virus every time he/she enters a room, coughs, sneezes or just breathes. And now, with their immune system compromised by the vaccine, and with the ability of recombinant DNA to mutate and create new viruses in their little bodies, your vaccinated child has become a viral incubator.
It seems that vaccinating a small defenseless baby or toddler with what you know to be harmful if not fatal concoction is nothing more than an opportunity to gather data. You know….who died, who got sick, with what? How long were they sick? That kind of stuff. The idea that hundreds of thousands of children are harmed or killed by what you have produced should not be used to interfere with corporate profits, so says SCOTUS and that is what we are talking about here.
The Rotarix vaccine, a GlaxoSmithKline vaccine for use on children anddocumented here :
"According to a PubMed.gov 2004 study, which just happens to be the NIH (U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health),
"Infection of PCV1 was observed with 293, Hela and Chang liver cells, infection with PCV2 only in Rd cells. In addition, religated viral DNA of PCV1 and PCV2 has been used to transfect adherent human cell lines."
The World Health Organization began recommending in 2009 that all Nations include this vaccination in their immunization program. Based on research during a clinical trial in which GlaxoSmithKline surprisingly enough participated in the funding."
Flu Shots:
A Global Research article dated August 28, 2009, Early and current Fears About Vaccine Dangers lists the ingredients found in most flu shots:
Flu shots contain 25 micrograms of mercury. One microgram is considered toxic. By age two, most US children have received around 237 micrograms of mercury through vaccines alone. Excerpted:
"Vaccines contain the following toxic and others substances:
– thimerosal (mercury);
– aluminum hydroxide and phosphate;
–ammonium sulfate;
– amphotericin B,
– animal tissues and fluids, including horse blood, rabbit brain, dog kidney, monkey kidney, chick embryo, chicken egg, duck egg, pig blood, and porcine (pig) protein/tissue;
– calf serum and fetal bovine serum;
– betapropiolactone;
– macerated cancer cells;
– formaldehyde;
– formalin;
– synthetic phenol;
– gelatin and hydrolyzed gelatin;
– glycerol;
– human diploid cells (from aborted human fetal tissue);
– the anti-biotics neomycin and neomycin sulfate;
– phenol red indicator disinfectant dye;
– phenoxyethanol (antifreeze);
– potassium monophosphate;
– polymyxin B;
– polysorbate 20 and 80;
– residual MRC5 proteins;
– sorbitol;
– sucrose;
– tri(n)butylphosphate;
– VERO cells, a continuous line of monkey kidney cells linked to the SV-40 virus known to cause leukemia; and
– washed sheep red blood cells.
One or a combinations of theses substances can play havoc with the human immune and neurological systems and cause deadly autoimmune and other diseases."
Plus you get a great big dose of the flu strain they are attempting to spread.
An attenuated (weakened) virus strain is used to infect the host with a reduced form of the disease or infection and this is supposed to prevent us from getting the full blown infection or disease. I cannot reconcile being intentionally infected with a disease, with eradication of the disease, especially when you consider all the additional chemical, biological and tissue additives in each shot. And even less understandable is the use of common table sugar, msg and antifreeze among many other things. I can only conclude the only thing they are trying to kill off with these toxic injections is….us.
AIDS, SARS and other intended pandemics
The AIDs virus which has long been believed to have been lab created, is another of those pandemics meant to sweep the globe and reduce the global population. HR 15090 that became Public Law 91-213 established the intent of our own government to produce a genocidal virus. $10 million was paid to MERCK to develop the virus in the early 50′s, which is a recombinant DNA virus using mycoplasma (a six-sided synthetic biological agent) and inserting it through a process called "viral insertion" into a selected "candidate human virus". The result is a new virus. The intent was to create a virus for which the human body had no natural defenses. During this time George W. Merck was the American Biological Weapons Industry Director and head of the Office of special Viruses. The new virus was introduced into the worlds populations via vaccination.
Viral insertion has been used to create HIV/AIDS, and also SARS among other diseases. During the 50′s also, Merck tested the SV40 vaccine on the Russians. SV40 is a cancer producing virus. The vaccine produced and used to supposedly treat Yellow Fever, contained a virus that produced leukemia. And now 60 labs have confirmed that many cancers appearing now are linked directly to the polio vaccines given during childhood. But we still give polio vaccines.
Merck, the manufacturer of Gardasil, a vaccine they claim prevents cervical cancer, seems more to be about sterilizing young girls, if the vaccine doesn't kill or permanently injure them first. Every attempt has been made by state and federal governments to make this deadly vaccine mandatory.
Thousands of young girls are subjected to the Gardasil vaccine each year and suffer immediate adverse reactions to the first shot. Now they are infecting young boys and men with this deadly vaccine, and several deaths have already resulted.
Here's what we do know:
As the use of toxin riddled vaccines increased, so has the rate of autism; now one in every 110 children in those who have been vaccinated. The rate of neurological disorders of all kinds is epidemic in children.
The increase in Alzheimers is now thought to be directly linked to early vaccines in the 60's and 70's, and an increase in this life robbing disease is anticipated with the constant admonishment to get vaccines of all kinds as we move through life.
The Gardasil vaccine is deadly but still being pushed as a safeguard against cervical cancer, anal warts, and whatever other excuse they can contrive to justify what is clearly a vaccine meant to sterilize.
The Rotarix vaccine that admittedly is a transfection which can cause spontaneous genetic mutations including mutations to cancer, is now recommended by the WHO and CDC for use around the world.
The flu vaccines have caused more deaths than the flu itself.
All of these vaccines and hundreds of others are administered to children and adults alike, all around the world all of which alter our DNA, mutate within our bodies and create life threatening diseases and side affects.
So how many have to die? How many have to succumb to cancers later in life, caused by whatever is being injected into them now under the guise of preventing a childhood disease or in the case of Gardasil, supposedly to treat a non-threatening and short lived virus.
How many otherwise healthy infants will become autistic before this is stopped? Ten years ago 1 in 220 children were autistic or suffering from mild to severe neurological damage after being vaccinated. In 2005 the rate was 1-150 an increase that coincided with the increase in the number of vaccines given to infants and toddlers. Its 2011, and now the rate is 1 in 110 children with autism or other neurological disorders; a dramatic increase that coincides with the 63 childhood vaccines now required before age five.
How much is enough? How many of us have to end up with cancers, Alzheimers, strokes, heart disease or permanently injured children before this is stopped. It is no longer acceptable to claim that vaccines are the answer in light of all the harm that is caused by them. The idea behind vaccines might have been a good one, the implementation of vaccines and the obvious temptation to experiment with them…not so much.
Congress funded over $550 million dollars for the development of HIV/AIDS, See, page 5, progress report #15, U.S. Special Virus program (1962 – 1978).
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1970 : The funding of the Bio-terrorism AIDS virus HR 15090
Vaccine Safety Manual
Early and current Fears About Vaccine Dangers
Cancer Linked to polio vaccine
Source: http://ppjg.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/the-emergence-of-vaccine-induced-diseases/
Expert calls for research into safety of anthrax vaccine in children
Nicole Lurie, the assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recently asked the National Biodefense Science Board to investigate the safety concerns of collecting data on the effects of the anthrax vaccine absorbed vaccine in children.
The U.S. government currently stockpiles AVA in order to potentially provide post-exposure care for at-risk populations in the case of an anthrax attack.
In a letter written to the chair of the NBSB, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, and its members, Lurie said that recent national-level exercises highlighted the need to address particular questions regarding a lack of available data.
There is currently no safety, immunogenicity or efficacy data in pediatric and special populations that would allow the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to evaluate the drug for its utilization under an Emergency Use Authorization.
In the case of an emergency, adults could receive the countermeasures under the less stringent EUA status, while an investigational protocol would still need to be developed for its use in children and special populations. This would present an array of logistical, clinical and communication challenges during a public health crisis.
Lurie concedes that the simple solution is to gather the data in pediatric and special populations ahead of an urgent need, but acknowledges that there are legitimate concerns regarding the risk of testing AVA with no clear benefit at the time of conducting the study.
The NBSB has been asked for its recommendations on the best course of action to prepare for the use of AVA in a specifically pediatric population.
Lurie is primarily interested in the NBSB's evaluation of the risks and benefits of conducting AVA safety studies in children before or after an emergency, to what extent there are ethical concerns regarding an attempt to gather enough data to permit the vaccine's use under an Emergency Use Authorization, what planning needs to be in place to perform an investigational protocol after an attack and how the government should approach discussing the issue with parents and public health officials.
Scientists Create GM Corn Which Prevents Human Conception
Scientists have created the ultimate GM crop: contraceptive corn. Waiving fields of maize may one day save the world from overpopulation.
The pregnancy prevention plants are the handiwork of the San Diego biotechnology company Epicyte, where researchers have discovered a rare class of human antibodies that attack sperm.
By isolating the genes that regulate the manufacture of these antibodies, and by putting them in corn plants, the company has created tiny horticultural factories that make contraceptives.
"We have a hothouse filled with corn plants that make anti-sperm antibodies," said Epicyte president Mitch Hein.
"We have also created corn plants that make antibodies against the herpes virus, so we should be able to make a plant-based jelly that not only prevents pregnancy but also blocks the spread of sexual disease."
Contraceptive corn is based on research on the rare condition, immune infertility, in which a woman makes antibodies that attack sperm.
"Essentially, the antibodies are attracted to surface receptors on the sperm," said Hein. "They latch on and make each sperm so heavy it cannot move forward. It just shakes about as if it was doing the lambada."
Normally, biologists use bacteria to grow human proteins. However, Epicyte decided to use corn because plants have cellular structures that are much more like those of humans, making them easier to manipulate.
The company, which says it will not grow the maize near other crops, says it plans to launch clinical trials of the corn in a few months.

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It has not been a great run lately for investors in copper. After the metal hit its 2012 high in February, it was down by more than 15% less than four months later.
Similarly, a surge in prices in early September was entirely given back by the end of October. At this point, copper sits within a percent or two of where it began the year.
When we last visited copper prices in late September, we noted that the runup seemed to stand in stark contrast to the increasingly high piles of the metal that was sitting in warehouses in China, which just happens to be the world's largest consumer of copper. In fact, its consumption has grown to more than one-third of the world's total in 2012, according to the Wall Street Journal.
For those investing in copper, a boost in demand could be just the ticket (while the Dr. Copper motif has risen 5.8% in the past month, it's worth reiterating that a collection of copper mining stocks and the metal itself are not one and the same. For example, several of the motif's larger components also mine for other metals.)
The question is: With the US now reeling from one of the 10 most costly catastrophes in its history (according to the Insurance Information Institute), would it be wrong to think that the region's massive infrastructure repair job to come could be a boon for copper prices?
Unfortunately, it might be.
Almost unbelievably, as bad as Hurricane Sandy was, it seems as though it wasn't an infrastructure blowup. In an Oct. 29 report in the Journal, Jason Schenker, president of Prestige Economics, said in a note before the storm hit that damage to infrastructure probably wouldn't be significant. That would likely mean Sandy would be "neutral for industrial metals."
The Journal said traders cut bets on higher copper prices amid weaker Asian and European equity markets, while the entire European debt crisis dragged growth-sensitive assets with Spain posting a record drop in retail sales in September.
That sort of fretting about other parts of the world has pushed the dollar higher, putting pressure on the dollar-denominated copper by making futures more expensive for buyers using other currencies. The US Dollar Index has risen since recent lows in mid-September, and as long as that trend continues, it will be difficult for dollar-based commodities to advance higher while demand appears to be dropping off.
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The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has received a draft proposal from Tassal regarding a trial to vacuum solid fish waste from the sea floor under its Franklin lease in Macquarie Harbour.
EPA Director, Mr Wes Ford said that he had decided that the proposal, which was still only at a concept stage, should not proceed at this point.
"I have advised Tassal today that the trial should not proceed given the uncertainty about the technique and unknown potential impacts on the environment in Macquarie Harbour," said Mr Ford.
"While the proposal was for a small area under one pen bay, seeking to extract less than 15 cubic metres of waste, it would require assessment under the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act 1994 (EMPCA).
"Currently there is only limited information available about the proposal, it may have limited application as a future management technique, and assessment of the trial would require significant resources and time.
"Should Tassal wish to progress the proposal further, they would need to prepare a comprehensive Environmental Effects Report and any future application would require a full statutory assessment by the EPA Board under S27 of EMPCA.
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• Performs variety of reservoir engineering duties related to gathering and analysis of data, appraisal and monitoring of wells and reservoir performance, estimating reserves and predicting future performance to ensure optimum recovery.
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• Analyses, interprets and evaluates reservoir data obtained from reservoir monitoring, logs, cores, P.V.T., field tests and reservoir performance to determine reservoir parameters, oil and gas in place and reserves.
• Conducts studies, as assigned, to predict future reservoir performance. Includes evaluating alternative allocations of production/injection wells, optimum rates of recovery per well and the entire field plans.
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There are many bars and restaurants with bars to go to in town. Enjoy some karaoke and dancing all within walking distance.
Down by the ferry there is the Sandbar, the Spot, Mamacitas, La Lobina, Zaco Tacos, and Dingy Dock.
Best spots for karaoke are Mamacitas, La Lobina, and the Sandbar. La Lobina plays a lot of spanish music and it is also a sports bar with pool tables. Ding Dock provides an amazing perforce of the Congo Drums on most weekends.


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Savory crepes are generally made with non-wheat flours such as buckwheat. I use a nice blend of buckwheat and rice flours for my crepes; then throw in some zucchini, herbs, and sesame seeds. The filling for the crepes is simple yet elegant: Lightlife Ham Slices, Teleme cheese, sliced tomatoes, and a sprinkling of fresh thyme from my herb garden.
Crepe Ingredients:
1 cup zucchini (grated)
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ cup corn meal
¾ buckwheat flour
¼ cup brown rice flour
1 egg
¾ cup water
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Filling Ingredients:
1 package Lightlife Smart Deli Ham Slices
4 deli slices Teleme cheese
2 medium tomatoes (8 slices total)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (chopped)
Crepe Directions:
Combine the first nine ingredients (zucchini thru salt) in a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in an 8-inch crepe pan over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add a couple pinches of sesame seeds and pour ½ cup of the batter into the middle of the pan over the oil and sesame seeds. Tilt pan to evenly coat the bottom with batter. Cook for 1½ minutes on each side. Remove crepe and make three more just like it.
Assembly Directions:
Set oven to broil. Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place three slices of Deli Ham on each crepe keeping the ham slices to one-half of the crepe near the edge. Place a slice of cheese on top of the ham slices. Place crepes on the middle rack of the oven. Broil for approximately 1 minute or until cheese is melted but not browned. Remove from the oven and set the oven to 300 degrees.
Place two slices of tomatoes on top of each crepe. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme on top of that and carefully fold the bare portion of each crepe over the filling until you have a crepe that looks like a delicious half-moon. Return to the middle rack in the oven and bake for two to three minutes or until crepe is completely warmed but not crispy.


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There are numerous fjords on in the Salish Sea—river valleys carved by glaciers and drowned by the rising sea—where summer freshets superimpose a layer of brackish water upon the dense salt water lying beneath. (Salt water has a higher density than fresh and consequently sinks.) Ships transiting these fjords have sometimes been dramatically slowed, losing headway with no opposing current and no explanation. Ships under sail and power were equally affected. Sailors, often as poetic as they were superstitious, called the phenomenon "dead water." The name suggested the sea itself clung to the ship like the dead hand of a drowned sailor. It was an oddly appropriate name.
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A Sailor's Gait
When the foot ferry lies alongside the Kingston dock and an east wind blows across the Sound, the short wind chop strikes the beam and the boat sometimes develops an abrupt, awkward motion. I've watched commuters stagger and pitch across the deck, spilling their coffee, collapsing into their seats, muttering apologies. Nothing is more mundane than the earth beneath our feet—solid, imperturbable, unmoving. Our perceptions are grounded upon it. Our balance depends upon this immutable fact, this unmoved earth. And then the earth moves.
A Gladness of Gulls
This morning the air was filed with wings. The gulls that roost on the roof of the covered slips at the marina were circling in a silent, compact flock. A moment later an eagle passed overhead, intent upon some errand that had nothing to do with gulls.
Gunboats on the Sound
Are the Washington state ferries defensible?
Since the attack on London's subways, there's been frenzied Coast Guard activity on Puget Sound. A small fleet of fast patrol boats were airlifted from San Diego to guard the Washington state ferries. The patrol boats are inflatables with rigid bottoms (RIBs) fitted with machine guns fore and aft. The guns are mounted and uncovered despite the corrosive environment. They are ready for immediate use and meant as a obvious warning: we are ready to kill if required. But a question remains unanswered. Are the ferries defensible?
The Point That Isn't
A brief history of Point No Point.
A few miles north of Kingston, a spit of sand extends a quarter mile from the shore where Admiralty Inlet enters Puget Sound. The S'Kallam called it "big nose" (Hahd-skus), descriptive if inelegant. Lt. Charles Wilkes, disappointed with the poor anchorage in the lee of the spit, called it Point No Point. Wilkes commanded the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1841. Wilkes was a cartographer; Point No Point was the name that made the charts.
Time and Tide
How the steam engine unmade time.
I live in the village of Kingston on the west shore of Puget Sound opposite Seattle. Kingston was built on a bight of the shoreline called Appletree Cove, an anchorage well protected from the southerly gales of winter. It's a general anchorage, meaning anyone can anchor as long as they wish without paying port fees or penalties. From the streets of the village you can see the white riding lights of the boats at anchor even in winter.


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'You make 5:30 a great place to be': Saying goodbye to Sarah JindraBy Kate Dries
'You make 5:30 a great place to be': Saying goodbye to Sarah JindraBy Kate Dries
She might be WBEZ's most loved on-air presence, even (or especially) when traffic is bad: "It's Friday the 13th and an unlucky day for listeners of WBEZ," said Tony Sarabia Friday morning on Eight Forty-Eight. Tony had the heavy task of saying goodbye to traffic reporter Sarah Jindra, who is leaving WBEZ for a position at CLTV/WGN. "It's weird to be on after 9 o'clock," joked Jindra. "Well, you make 5:30 [a.m.] a great place to be," said an emotional morning host Lisa Labuz.
Jindra gets more questions at our listener events than anyone else. "It's like we're at a press conference and you're the mayor," said Sarabia.
Jindra actually started out as a television reporter in Urbana-Champaign, so her move to TV is not without precedent. And she hasn't always been traffic-obsessed; at the beginning of her career, "I just really didn't even know this was a real job," she told Sarabia.
Jill Egan will continue doing afternoon traffic reports, and while it has not yet been announced who will replace Jindra in the mornings, she has advice for her successor: "Do a lot of CTA; public transportation is really important to our listeners," she said. "And Lakeshore Drive, Hollywood to Balbo — they love that travel time."
Listeners, fear not: Whoever is next, we know you'll love him or her just as much. For the hosts, it might be a little harder: "Just when I get used to not calling you Abby Ryan, you up and leave," joked Sarabia.
Well, "They can critique me on my TV skills now," quipped Jindra.
Here's Jindra's goodbye on her Facebook page; she'll continue updating the masses via Twitter. And here's a bit of her praise for you, the listeners:
"I am so incredibly grateful for all of your support over the last several years! You are such an engaged audience and it has been a joy helping you get to work on time (or at least helping you know how late you'll be!). I can't thank you enough for all of your emails, tweets, FB posts and calls. I've really enjoyed getting to meet so many of you at station and community events, and getting your feedback on how to improve my reports over the years. "


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I am a Software Developer with significant experience working on successful and high volume websites and web applications for notable clients such as Expedia and Travelocity. I am a full stack developer and my expertise is in LAMP environments, including deploying scalable applications in AWS with services such as Elastic Beanstalk and S3. I am completely proficient in PHP (14 years experience), OOP, MVC design patterns, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (12 years of experience). I work with several leading PHP frameworks as well as several lesser known but completely incredible frameworks. I am continuously learning and keeping up with emerging technologies through online courses and by attending Developer's Conferences. When you start to think of your dogs as Objects with methods and properties, you know you are a true Software Developer:
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LAMP and front end development for JLE Industries transportation logistics software. I create mapping with Mapbox and highly interactive charts in D3.js. I help develop the software and mapping to handle scheduling and routing for over 200 flatbeds. Our scheduling site is dynamic, retrieving flatbed gps locations and updating maps regularly.
LAMP and front end development for MMG enterprise SEO products and services helping develop the core components of the MMG organic search marketing infrastructure. We work with big data sources (60+ million rows in MySQL). Our sites often times have 1-2 million pages. Some of the projects I have contributed significantly to at MMG:
I ran my own company for awhile, offering a variety of services. Web design and development specializing in PHP and Linux environments. Front end and server side development. AWS and Elastic Beanstalk development. Native IOS and Android App development with Lua. Some of my projects at RI:
I developed the core framework for the UT website's high impact advertising units in Google DFP. The main focus was on easily configurable ads with responsive design using current technologies. In the end, the UT had an easy way of delivering almost any type of ad they could imagine selling, including video pushdowns, expanding videos, video banner ads, and interstitials.
Web development for NCT concentrating on all multimedia based initiatives for for in-house and client needs. Responsible for concepts, design and production. Created high revenue interactive ad campaigns, multimedia online special sections, photo galleries and streaming audio/video features. Developed our in-house ad ticketing system written in PHP. Created the NCT ad platform for delivering advertisements to the site.
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This is a travel booking site for Australia which we created at MMG. It was the first project I participated in at MMG. I worked on a few of the widgets as well as the theme and I am proud to say I am currently building a complete Wotif Rental Cars site for them similar to Travelocity Rental Cars.View Project
I did a lot of work on this site for MMG. I did the FaceBook login integration to search flight deals according to a user's FaceBook profiling among other things. I also created a special widget to offer last minute flight deals which expire after a certain period of time.View Project
I built out most of Travelocity Rental Cars for MMG, including the entire theme and many of the widgets including the car vendor pickup location widget which locates a car vendor for you based on geo IP.View Project
This is an iOS game I built and it is based off of my dog, which is probably ridiculous. But I figured, if you can create game artwork, write plot lines and storyboards, program, write and record original music and sound effects, and make an iOS game, why not create a game based off of your dog. Am I right?!View Project
I built this site years and years ago, mainly to showcase my mobile games and goof off and be creative, and also as a learning experience. It's old but still alive and kicking, and if I must say so myself, sort of fun. Where else are you going to learn how to make home made chicken jerky for dogs AND get some fun game art all in one place?View Project
I'm sort of a techie, which is understandable considering I'm completely involved in tech. So I thought it would be fun to create a little tech blog as a hobby. And then I tied it in with Amazon using their Product Advertising API to grab the best selling products based off of keywords in my blog post. Warning: You must have a sense of humor to read my posts, or don't take them too seriously :-)View Project
At Myers Media Group, we created an SEO site for The Venue Report to increase traffic. I contributed to styling and widget development.View Project


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William S. Yancy Jr., MD, MHS; Maren K. Olsen, PhD; John R. Guyton, MD; Ronna P. Bakst, RD; Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS
Acknowledgments: The authors thank Keith Tomlin, Bill Bryson, Juanita Hepburn, Christine Perkins, and Angela Braswell for assistance with the interventions and data collection; David Simel and John Williams for manuscript review; and John J.B. Anderson, Howard Eisenson, Jarol Boan, Jim Lane, Truls Ostbye, and Robert Rosati, members of the Oversight Committee.
Grant Support: By the Robert C. Atkins Foundation, New York, New York. Dr. Yancy is supported by a Veterans Administration Health Services Research Career Development Award.
Potential Financial Conflicts of Interests:Grants received: E.C. Westman (Robert C. Atkins Foundation); Grants pending: E.C. Westman and W.S. Yancy Jr. (Robert C. Atkins Foundation).
Requests for Single Reprints: Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS, Duke University Medical Center, Box 50, Suite 200-B Wing, 2200 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27705; e-mail, email@example.com.
Current Author Addresses: Drs. Yancy and Olsen: Health Services Research and Development (152), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 508 Fulton Street, Durham, NC 27705.
Dr. Guyton: Duke Lipid Clinic, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3510, Durham, NC 27710.
Ms. Bakst: Duke University Medical Center, Box 3921, Durham, NC 27710.
Dr. Westman: Duke University Medical Center, Box 50, Suite 200-B Wing, 2200 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27705.
Author Contributions: Conception and design: W.S. Yancy Jr., E.C. Westman.
Analysis and interpretation of the data: W.S. Yancy Jr., M.K. Olsen, J.R. Guyton, E.C. Westman.
Drafting of the article: W.S. Yancy Jr., J.R. Guyton, E.C. Westman.
Critical revision of the article for important intellectual content: W.S. Yancy Jr., M.K. Olsen. J.R. Guyton, R.P. Bakst, E.C. Westman.
Final approval of the article: W.S. Yancy Jr., M.K. Olsen, J.R. Guyton, R.P. Bakst, E.C. Westman.
Provision of study materials or patients: W.S. Yancy Jr., E.C. Westman.
Statistical expertise: W.S. Yancy Jr., M.K. Olsen, E.C. Westman.
Obtaining of funding: E.C. Westman.
Administrative, technical, or logistic support: R.P. Bakst, E.C. Westman.
Collection and assembly of data: W.S. Yancy Jr., R.P. Bakst, E.C. Westman.
Low-carbohydrate diets remain popular despite a paucity of scientific evidence on their effectiveness.
To compare the effects of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet program with those of a low-fat, low-cholesterol, reduced-calorie diet.
Randomized, controlled trial.
Outpatient research clinic.
120 overweight, hyperlipidemic volunteers from the community.
Low-carbohydrate diet (initially, <20 g of carbohydrate daily) plus nutritional supplementation, exercise recommendation, and group meetings, or low-fat diet (<30% energy from fat, <300 mg of cholesterol daily, and deficit of 500 to 1000 kcal/d) plus exercise recommendation and group meetings.
Body weight, body composition, fasting serum lipid levels, and tolerability.
A greater proportion of the low-carbohydrate diet group than the low-fat diet group completed the study (76% vs. 57%; P = 0.02). At 24 weeks, weight loss was greater in the low-carbohydrate diet group than in the low-fat diet group (mean change, −12.9% vs. −6.7%; P < 0.001). Patients in both groups lost substantially more fat mass (change, −9.4 kg with the low-carbohydrate diet vs. −4.8 kg with the low-fat diet) than fat-free mass (change, −3.3 kg vs. −2.4 kg, respectively). Compared with recipients of the low-fat diet, recipients of the low-carbohydrate diet had greater decreases in serum triglyceride levels (change, −0.84 mmol/L vs. −0.31 mmol/L [−74.2 mg/dL vs. −27.9 mg/dL]; P = 0.004) and greater increases in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels (0.14 mmol/L vs. −0.04 mmol/L [5.5 mg/dL vs. −1.6 mg/dL]; P <
0.001). Changes in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level did not differ statistically (0.04 mmol/L [1.6 mg/dL] with the low-carbohydrate diet and −0.19 mmol/L [−7.4 mg/dL] with the low-fat diet; P = 0.2). Minor adverse effects were more frequent in the low-carbohydrate diet group.
We could not definitively distinguish effects of the low-carbohydrate diet and those of the nutritional supplements provided only to that group. In addition, participants were healthy and were followed for only 24 weeks. These factors limit the generalizability of the study results.
Compared with a low-fat diet, a low-carbohydrate diet program had better participant retention and greater weight loss. During active weight loss, serum triglyceride levels decreased more and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level increased more with the low-carbohydrate diet than with the low-fat diet.
Low-carbohydrate weight reduction diets are popular despite a dearth of data on long-term efficacy and adverse effects.
Community-dwelling hyperlipidemic persons were randomly assigned to either a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet or a low-fat, low-cholesterol, reduced-calorie diet for 24 weeks. Compared to the low-fat group, patients in the low-carbohydrate group lost more weight, had a greater decrease in triglyceride levels, and had higher high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. Levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol remained stable in both groups. Side effects were more common in the low-cholesterol group but were generally mild.
While the study suggests the efficacy and relative safety of the low-cholesterol diet, the high dropout rate, self-directed adherence to the diet, and relatively short observation period challenge the generalizability of the findings.
Flow of participants into the study.
Table 1. Baseline Characteristics
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SUNY Stonybrook
May 21, 2004
Calorie intake with Low Carb group
Having lost 90 lbs using a low carbohydrate diet while counting calories as well, I noticed that my calorie count went down substantially while on a low carb diet. In fact without realizing it my calorie intake dropped significanly more than 500 to 1000 cals. Could the weight loss effect simply be from this effect combined with a satiety level obtained by eating more fat. PS It would be helpful if you qualified for the scientific community if the 20 gram carb restriction included fiber or if fiber was subtracted. I ask this because two cups of salad vegetables and one cup of acceptable vegetable is well under 20 grams if you subtract fiber.
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Michele E McAlister, M.S.,R.D.L.D.
Endocrinology Associates
May 24, 2004
Re: Calorie intake with Low Carb group
I just have to wonder if the improvement in the triglycerides and HDL were as a result of the nutritional supplementation and less by the actual diet. We currently treat our patients with high triglycerides with omega 3 fish oil supplements. To really assess whether the effects were from the low carb diet or the nutritional supplementation, the low fat diet should be supplemented with the same supplements.
I also would like to know how the patients were monitored as far as if they were truly following the low fat diet. In working with patients for over 14 years I find that many people do not know how to translate the recommendations for 30% fat in to real people terms. They often mistakenly think they are to limit fat grams to 30 grams. Were they instructed to use more MUFA? I also would like to know if the patients were instructed to limit white flour products because that would also affect the triglyceride levels.
My last question is regarding to the method of analyzing fat loss versus muscle loss. How was this determined? My biggest concern is when people lose weight too fast they seem to lose more muscle mass which in turn slows the metabolism dowm.
Your consideration in this regard is certainly appreciated.
Maryam Fotouhinia
Medisys Health Group
June 14, 2004
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The low carb diet may be more effective in rapid weight loss, however the improved triglycerides levels and the weight loss may be temporarily.
In this study, subjects in low carb group were given chromium picolinate which is compound that interacts with insulin and helps maintain regular blood sugar levels and it is commonly used for diabetic patients. Chromium which serves as an appetite suppressant was used only in the low carb group. Would the result have been as significant without such supplements?
Also as seen in my own practice as a dietitian, the low carb diets can not be maintained for extended periods of time. Generally the cravings for sweets and simple carbs are increased once the chromium is stoped and the allowed carbohydrate intake level is increased. Therefore the weight loss is temporarily and the triglycerides are also increased again depending on the level simple carbohydrate intake.
And finally, the increased HDL level, could it simply be due to higher cholesterol intake? Could the HDL be simply used to circulate the extra load of dietary cholesterol?
To determine the fate of low carb diets, all these and many other factors, some mentioned here some elsewhere, need to be evaluated in a different study and preferably one that is not funded by the Atkins foundation.
Dean Ornish
University of California at San Francisco
August 13, 2004
Low Carbohydrate Diet
Although purporting to show that a low-carbohydrate "˜Atkins' diet is more beneficial than a conventional "low-fat" AHA/NCEP diet, these two studies really documented that neither diet is very effective in lowering weight or LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C). In both studies, LDL-C did not change significantly and there were no significant differences in weight after one year (only about 3% weight loss), which was also seen in an earlier study.
The conventional AHA/NCEP "˜low-fat' diet is not very low in fat or cholesterol and reduces LDL-C by only 5% in most patients, if at all. Since this diet is often high in refined carbohydrates (which increase triglycerides), an Atkins diet often shows greater reductions in triglycerides, especially when taking fish oil.
In contrast, a diet containing 10% of calories from fat with little saturated fat and dietary cholesterol decreased LDL C by an average of 40% after one year in patients not taking lipid-lowering drugs. Also, they lost 24 pounds during the first year and kept off more than one-half of that weight five years later, whereas randomized control group patients on an AHA/NCEP diet did not lose weight. Exercise levels were not significantly different. It is important to distinguish between risk factors such as lipoproteins from direct measures of disease. Studies using serial coronary arteriography to assess patients consuming an AHA/NCEP diet revealed that the majority showed worsening of coronary atherosclerosis.4 In contrast, patients who followed a 10% fat unrefined foods diet demonstrated significant regression of coronary atherosclerosis after one year as measured by quantitative coronary arteriography and even more regression after five years.5 In addition, they had 2.5 times fewer cardiac events than randomized control group patients following an AHA/NCEP diet, who showed more progression of atherosclerosis after five years than after one year. There was a direct correlation between the intake of dietary cholesterol and total fat and changes in coronary atherosclerosis. Similar results were found by others. Also, 99% of experimental group patients stopped or reversed the progression of CHD as measured by cardiac PET scans.
Only one peer-reviewed study examined the effects of an Atkins diet on cardiovascular disease rather than only risk factors. Myocardial perfusion improved on a very low-fat whole foods diet but worsened on an Atkins diet. The burden of proof is on advocates of low carbohydrate diets to show otherwise in randomized controlled trials using direct measures of cardiovascular disease, not just risk factors or epidemiological studies, especially given data linking diets high in saturated fat and red meat with the incidence of heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, and renal disease. The harmful effects of a high fat diet may be mediated through other mechanisms than traditional risk factors. For example, dietary fat intake increases plasma levels of factor VII coagulant activity (VIIc).4 Indeed, one man in the low-carbohydrate group developed angina and CAD near the end of the study even though his risk factors had improved,1 and another died of ischemic cardiomyopathy.2 We need to move beyond simplistic notions that anything which raises HDL-C is beneficial and anything that lowers HDL-C is harmful. Reducing dietary fat and cholesterol may cause a decrease in HDL-C because there is less need for it. There are no data showing that the physiologic reduction of HDL-C levels with a low fat diet is detrimental.
The debate should not be "˜low carbohydrate' versus "˜low fat.' Patients have a spectrum of dietary choices. To the degree they reduce their intake of refined carbohydrates and excessive fats and increase their intake of unrefined carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes) and sufficient omega 3 fatty acids, they may feel better, lose weight, and gain health.
Dean Ornish, M.D. Preventive Medicine Research Institute Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
Yancy WS, Olsen MK, Guyton JR, Bakst RP, Westman EC. A low- carbohydrate, ketogenic diet versus a low-fat diet to treat obesity and hyperlipidemia. Ann Intern Med. 2004; 140:769-777.
Stern L, Nayyar I, Seshadri P, Chicano KL, Daily DA, McGrory JM, et al. The effects of low-carbohydrate versus conventional weight loss diets in severely obese adults: one-year follow-up of a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2004; 140:778-785.
Foster GD, Wyatt HR, Hill JO, McGuckin BG, Brill C, Mohammed BS, et al. A randomized trial of a low-carbohydrate diet for obesity. N Engl J Med. 2003; 348:2082-90.
Ornish D. Concise Review: Intensive lifestyle changes in the management of coronary heart disease. In: Harrison s Principles of Internal Medicine (online), edited by Eugene Braunwald et al., 1999, and In: Braunwald E. Harrison s Advances in Cardiology. New York: McGraw Hill, 2002.
Ornish D, Scherwitz L, Billings J, et al. Intensive lifestyle changes for reversal of coronary heart disease Five-year follow-up of the Lifestyle Heart Trial. JAMA. 1998;280:2001-2007.
Ornish D. Was Dr. Atkins right? Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2004;104(4):537-542.
Esselstyn CB Jr. Updating a 12-year experience with arrest and reversal therapy for coronary heart disease. Am J Cardiol. 1999 Aug 1;84(3):339-41, A8.
Gould KL, Ornish D, Scherwitz L, et al. Changes in myocardial perfusion abnormalities by positron emission tomography after long-term, intense risk factor modification. JAMA. 1995;274:894-901.
Fleming R, Boyd LB. The effect of high-protein diets on coronary blood flow. Angiology. 2000;51: 817-826.
Connor WE, Connor SL. The case for a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. N Engl J Med. 1997;337(8):562-563.
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November 12, 2004
Is there a parasympathetic response to caloric restriction
Knowing that this response is a late response, I should like to pose a question to the authors. In both regimes the blood pressure and the heart rate diminishes. Can it be a parasympathetic effect?. If so, can it explain why the caloric restriction has no effect in the long term as it is compensated by a decreased energy expenditure?.
Thank you
MartÃn Caicoya
Yancy WS, Olsen MK, Guyton JR, et al. A Low-Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet versus a Low-Fat Diet To Treat Obesity and Hyperlipidemia: A Randomized, Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2004;140:769–777. doi: https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-140-10-200405180-00006
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Testimonials - Lauren Coakley Weatherford
Lauren Coakley Photography
Artist Bio
"Exceptional. That's the one word I use to describe Lauren's work. We had our engagement pictures done by her, and got so many compliments. Multiple people told us they wish they could redo their engagement photos after seeing ours. Lauren is not only talented, but easy to work with. She loves what she does, has a lot of patience, and so far seems to produce masterpieces with whatever's thrown at her. I can't say enough good things, so this will have to suffice."
Andrew R.
Knoxville, TN
(Engagement Photos)
"Lauren Coakley's images are incredibly impactful, beautiful, and truly capture the energy of the moment and allow it to live on! Lauren has captured images of me performing live, and has photographed me for band promotional shots. She has a gift for shooting live performances. Her style, choices, and timing are spot on. By far the most fun I've ever had on a photo shoot was a promotional band shoot we did together.... We used practically every inch of that warehouse. No boundaries... No rules... No limitations presented on Lauren's end. The shoot was hilarious and carefree. I'm not a model or have any idea what I'm doing in front of a camera, but with Lauren's eye and skill behind the lens I now refer to her as the "Voodoo Queen of Snap Snap Cheese," because some of the images she has captured of me, I don't even remember them happening! I was blown away by the finished photos! No one would ever guess the challenges involved. That is a testament to her talent and how incredibly easy she makes the entire experience! I look forward to working with Lauren again on many many more projects!!!"
Valerie Buckner
Knoxville, TN Vocalist
(Live & Promotional Photos)
"Lauren is a friend and professional. Though our relationship began as young friends and then became professional, I believe she embodies these two aspects for every person she encounters. Every time I have worked with Lauren it has been incredibly relaxed and extremely natural; this is why I love her photographs. They truly take you to exactly the place and moment she captured. What sets her apart from other photographers I have worked with is how fun the whole experience is. That being said, when you hire Lauren as your photographer know that you are not only getting beautiful, high quality photographs that capture the moments most meaningful to you, but also an excellent new friendship/connection that will have you enjoying life a little more."
Chelsea Lee
Knoxville, TN
(Fine Art Photos)
"Going on a photo shoot with Lauren Coakley is such an adventure. Leaving while the sky is black and the moon and stars are shining, heading for the mountains to be sure to get the perfect lighting and fog setting! An astonishing experience seeing her in her zone, wondering what and how she sees beyond the normal eye. There is no fear when it comes to what she loves and will do what it takes to get the perfect shot. She was my first nude photo shoot, and i will admit at first I was nervous and maybe a bit self conscious, But after just a few moments, that all shook away. She helped me release barriers and develop a feeling of freedom myself, jumping and twirling around naked on a mountain top at five in the misty morning. You can not help but feel so alive. I have known Lauren now for a few years and have always enjoyed her work. Seeing how her work progresses over time is quite enjoyable as well. She really does capture the magic in this world, and if any one can succeed in being a photographer, it is definitely going to be our loving Lauren Coakley! I am looking forward to working with her again and seeing her work continue!"
Meryl K.
Knoxville, TN
(Fine Art Photos)
"Lauren Coakley has the ability to capture the beauty of each artful moment at its peak! Her work makes you smile. She is a positive light in the world, a true artist. "Modeling" for her has never felt forced, I always feel comfortable and just have fun."
Maria Jordania Sable
Chattanooga, TN Vocalist
(Live, Fine Art, & Portrait Photos)
"Lauren Coakley is hands down my favorite photographer I've ever had the privilege of working with. I am a local musician and I have experience shooting with many photographers, local and regional, and her event photography is second to none. Her style stands out from the rest using vivid colors and incredible composition and attention to detail with a dreamy feel. I also have worked with her for model shoots and the images are stunning. She has a way of making you feel very comfortable in front of the camera and there's always lots of laughter. I didn't know it was possible to make me look as good as Lauren Coakley made me look through her photography. The landscapes are also surreal and intriguing. When I post a Lauren Coakley photo of myself on Facebook I easily get 100+ likes. I often get told in person how amazing her shots of me are. She is kind of a big deal and rapidly gaining local fame for her work. I am only waiting for the day she becomes an internationally recognized photographer, and that's no lie."
Becky Ribeiro
Chattanooga, TN Vocalist
(Live & Portrait Photos)
"Lauren was fantastic to work with. I'm not one to get excited about a photo shoot, however Lauren made it a lot of fun by letting us, be us, while she took photos. Because of her shooting style our photos turned out terrific and she reflected our personality in each one of them. I was very impressed by her work!"
Lisa B.
Knoxville, TN
(Engagement Photos)
"I really enjoyed taking pictures with Lauren. She definitely knows what she's doing and can get the most beautiful backgrounds as well. I love the way she edits her pictures and how she puts her watermark into the picture. I would recommend her to all my friends. She's amazing and my favorite photographer!"
Selena C.
Chattanooga, TN
(High School Senior Photos)
"Lauren has such a beautiful eye, her pictures are always immaculate and her editing is exceptional. She is by far my favorite photographer and working with her is such a pleasure, she is such an optimistic and fun person to be around and she lets you be yourself and feel comfortable in front of the camera. She captures such a vast number of subjects, from live performances to nature and everything in between, and every photo is phenomenal. Look forward to seeing her photography continue to flourish over the years, she's a true talent!"
Kara L.
Chattanooga, TN
(Fine Art Photos)
"Lauren Coakley can be described as: Professional. She knows what the beautiful end product will be, and its almost uncanny how perfect it turns out. Talented. She is versatile, out of the box, unique and driven by creativity. Respectful. At every shoot she is always respectful and attentive to keeping you comfortable. Artistic. She does QUALITY photos not to be mistaken for Quantity so do be patient that you don't get the pictures the very next day! She is awesome to work with and does amazing work from concerts, band promos, personal shoots to landscapes. Lauren Coakley is the bomb. BOOM, goes the dynamite!"
Smooth Dialects
Chattanooga, TN Band
(Live & Promotional Photos)
"I would recommend Lauren to anyone looking for a photographer! I love both her work and her spirit! She photographed my husband and I's engagement session, as well as our wedding and to say we love the resulting photos is an understatement. With our engagement session my now husband and I were so nervous and awkward at first and Lauren did an amazing job at putting us at ease to make sure that she could get the best possible photos and poses, despite the fact that we overslept and showed up an hour late all frazzled she was still all smiles and full of excitement! Because of her ability to put us at ease and knowledge with the camera we look so natural in all of our photographs – which I believe is one of the big reasons we love them so much! She continued to show her amazing skills with our wedding, despite all of the running around and the working out of last minute details we had to deal with as the day progressed, including when I lost my make-up bag until about forty-five minutes before I was supposed to walk down the aisle! Despite all of that Lauren was able to capture stunning pictures and precious moments from the moment she got there until the last photo she took! She was also a huge help with helping out with what she could! Including grabbing my bouquet that I had left behind as I walked down the aisle! She is both professional and fun! She is definitely the person I would choose to photograph all my big life moments…and little ones too!"
Kaela B.
Chattanooga, TN
(Engagement & Wedding Photos)
"I can't think of a better photographer to work with than Lauren Coakley! I have worked with her for the past couple of years on events I have produced and also for my professional promo shots. Lauren is incredibly talented, versatile, and very easy to work with. Her flexibility allows the client to get creative and receive the best photos possible. Every single time I see a piece of work from Lauren, I always think "she can't possibly get any better"...then she does! Her work is some of the most beautiful and unique photography I have ever seen! Breathtaking, in fact. Lauren definitely sees the world a little different from everyone else."
Lacy D.
Chattanooga, TN
(Promotional & Event Photos)
"When Chris and I decided to get engagement photographs, there was no question that I wanted Lauren Coakley to be our photographer. I have always admired her eye for color,composition, and capturing shots a little more on the quirky side....and she nailed it! I admit I was originally worried about my fiance and I being slightly awkward in front of a camera (after almost 7 years of dating, we have maybe a handful of pictures together) but Lauren was able to make us feel instantly comfortable. Her pictures capture us, they are genuine reflections of our relationship, which sounds uber cheesy, but it is true. We have had SO many compliments and I have highly recommended her to several people. It was such a pleasant experience! Lauren met us at 6:30 AM, after getting only 45 minutes of sleep from a photo shoot the night before....by the end of our 2 hour shoot she was soaked and covered in mud from working so hard to capture "the" shot....but she STILL had a smile on her face! AWESOME! This lady loves what she does! I look forward to working with her again!"
Katie J.
Chattanooga, TN
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Today I am adding a new category called "Mrs. Gore Likes" where I'll share products or books with you that I have personally purchased, and that have found a spot on my favorites list. I am an Amazon Associate, so if you decide to purchase anything at Amazon by following my links, I'll get credit. That said, I hereby pledge to never share anything in this section that I do not 100% approve of, and I will always share photographs to prove that these items really do live in my home.
I have alway loved to make discoveries.
Not so much in the field of science or inventions or mathematics or cartography.
More like in the field of shopping.
Just ask my friends…if you spend too many minutes in my home, you'll soon here me say "Wanna see what I got?"
So…wanna see what I got?!
The other day whilst making Gideon's birthday wish list at Target, I noticed a game in the toy section that I had never seen before. It looked like a load of fun, so I wrote the name down, came home, researched the reviews at Amazon, liked what I saw, and a couple weeks later, purchased it (with free Super Saver shipping).
Great choice.
Funnest game EVER.
My favorite things about it are:
1. The players work together to win the game rather than competing against each other. This is perfect for preschoolers, who easily grow frustrated and jealous when playing board games. This game really did bring my kids together in a fun and entertaining way. That alone puts this game at the tippy-top of my favorite kids games!
2. The instruction are wonderfully easy to follow. I hate reading instructions, as a rule. I loved reading these.
3. I actually enjoy playing this with my kids. Honestly, as much as I love my children, playing Chutes and Ladders and Candyland is like a slow death for me. But this game? I have initiated playing it twice this week.
4. Richard Scarry. Nuff said.
Without further ado, I present to you Richard Scarry's Busytown game:
The board is super long with so many pictures to look at!
Each player takes a turn with the spinner, starting with the youngest player. If you land on a number, you move forward that many spaces, if you land on Pigs Eat, you have to remove a food item from the picnic at the end of the game (if all the food is gone before you reach it, the pigs win! OH NO!!). And my favorite part of the game, if you land on the little bug with the magnifying glass, you get to choose a card…
and flip it over. Now turn over the timer and everyone scrambles to find as many of the featured picture – in this case, flowerpots – that you can on the board. When you find one…
place one of 10 orange magnifying glasses on top of it before looking for more. When the time runs out, count how many pictures you found and the whole team moves ahead that many spaces!
Near the end of the game, all the players hop onto a large ferry and move across the river to the picnic waiting for them. Unless, of course, those pigs beat you to it and eat all the food up!
Another favorite thing about this game? That has never happened.
Richard Scarry's Busytown. Mrs. Gores likes.


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