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There are many astrological factors that can affect and determine your twin flame. Two key figures in the chart are Eros and Psyche. Eros is the son of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty. He is important in discovering your inner most sensuality and desires. When it comes to a union as deeply spiritual and sensual as two flames coming together, it would be foolish to ignore what his place in your birth charts foretell about each other. Whereas Psyche is a figure that represents the soul. It is not uncommon for twin flames to find that they have shared many similar events in their lives.
Finding yourself so you can join with your other half
Just as in life events, the persona of both twins will often be like mirrors to the other. At times it is the extent to which the other sees themselves in the other that can cause many problems. Before joining in union with your twin flame you should know yourself and be at peace with yourself first. Understanding your astrological signs can help you in your path to finding the depths of your soul. Once you know yourself, you can also help your twin flame find themselves truly if they have not yet found that. Because of the mirroring often seen among such deep bonds, conflict will often arise when we are confronted with the things we don't like about ourselves.
The search for your twin flame should only begin after you have complete your inner journey. If you choose to try and take the trip with them though, there are some things to keep in mind. Just because you are twin flames does not mean you will have exactly matching stars. As there is duality in all things, so to is there duality in the aspect of the twin flame relationship. The similarities are often many, but there are also aspects where you must find the balance. Hot tempers and calm composure, control versus chaos, and many other facets are not uncommonly present. Like any other relationship, be it friendship or a deeper between twin flames who make a union, there has to be give and take.
Some who are not prepared for the need to find balance and acceptance of the similarities and differences find that they can begin to feel as if they are loosing themselves. There are times when one half is more developed than the other. When this happens it can end somewhat tragically, or if nothing else can cause a lot of heartache and frustration. There are also times when one half is more naturally dominate than the other. In these times both must learn to temper their natures into a working balance that allow both to feel equal in the relationship.
How can a twin flame astrology reading benefit you?
- When it comes to twin flames, as fiery as the relationships can be there are times when such connections are not enough. It is quite common, that when two people, who are the halves of the same soul, find trouble at times it is with the similarities in themselves. There are times where the meeting is horribly timed that makes it less than glorious for either or both involved. Taking notes of what astrological signs both of you were born under can help ease into the union as well as be more aware of possible conflicts for both of you.
- Paying attention to the stars and what positions they are in can help you predict if your search for your twin flame. Having regular readings and minding your horoscope are good ways to seek guidance from the heavens. You twin flame is one of the most important and potentially powerful connections you can ever have. While never finding them is not the makings of a horrible life, if the chance and stars align though, it would be a truly phenomenal experience.
- Keep an eye out for signs that signify change and unity. If you have been searching for a long time, stay keen for mention of fruition or revelation in your horoscope. Also remember that this person is the other half of your soul and that as you are drawn to find them, they will be drawn to you, even if they don't realize it. It is not uncommon for the oldest of saying to hold true. That we often find what we are looking for when we did not realize we were looking for it.
For those actively seeking their twin flame.
A good place to begin your quest is in a birth chart. If you are too possibly find your soul's other half in this life it will hold some good clues. They are easy to obtain and can even be ordered online, if you can not have one drawn up in person. You will want to pay attention to the usual indicators for your twin flame and soul-mate. In the house for marriage, which is opposite of ascendant to the sun, compare the signs in it with those in the seventh house, look for signs of love matching up. In this instance you want to see the rule of opposites attracting, such as orderly signs being paired against chaotic ones. Some examples of astrological opposites that you want to see in the separate houses are Ares and Libra, or Virgo and Pisces. Knowing if it has been set into your birth stars can be a good clue on what sort of love to expect in your life. Also, this page might interest you, as i've written a little bit about how to approach love psychic readings.
There are exceptions to every rule.
The heavens shift with everyday, stars die and fade, and while our constellations have been with us, they may one day change as well, which is the nature of the universe. Just because you were born under certain signs does not always predict what the future holds. They are more a possibility. The choices you make and journeys you take, both within yourself and outward can greatly affect your search as well. Knowing what is in your stars and your twin's stars can help you deal with certain aspects of the other, or at least understand how better to solidify the union and strike balance between the two halves.


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Polymorphic catecholergic ventricular tachycardia
Polymorphic catecholergic ventricular tachycardia or CPVT is an inherited disease that causes an irregular heart rhythm. Individuals with CPVT often have an abnormal heart beat when their adrenaline rises, typically during exercise or stress. This irregular heartbeat can lead to fainting, seizures, or even cardiac arrest and death if not properly managed. Faints not related to CPVT usually have warning signs such as dizziness and blurred vision. However, CPVT related faints often happen suddenly and without warning.The onset of CPVT typically happens between ages 7 and 12, but it can also occur later in life. The disease is transmitted from parent to child, meaning that individuals with family history of CPVT are at greater risk of developing it. However, CPVT can also occur from a sporadic mutation of a gene, meaning that neither parent of the affected individual carried the gene. CPVT can be diagnosed through an exercise test, where the individual exercises while the doctor monitors for irregular heart rhythms. In younger children, doctors can monitor the heart for 24 hours, using a halter monitor, instead of doing the exercise test. Treatment of CPVT can include medication, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to help prevent irregular heart rhythm, or surgery. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with polymorphic catecholergic ventricular tachycardia, talk to your doctor about the most current treatment options. Support groups are also a good source of information.
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Report of the U.S.S.R.
Report by President Melnikov to Council on 5 August, 1987, Ottawa, Canada. I shall try to inform you shortly about some directions in studying the permafrost problems in the U.S.S.R.
Much attention is paid now to agriculture in the North, especially to the development and fertility of poor soils. The amelioration in permafrost areas needs special irrigation methods. It is necessary to determine the amount of water because of the instability of the permafrost table. Too much water causes negative results. Correct irrigation, for example, in Yakutia, promotes rich productivity of meadows, a big harvest of vegetables and root crops. It is of great importance for the supply of local food for the natives.
Environmental protection in permafrost areas and in areas of deep seasonal freezing is a significant problem too. Many agencies that have carried out investigations in the developing area of the North pay attention to the protection measures which provide correct land use management.
The geological surveys and site investigations for the construction of plants, cities, mines, railways and pipelines of long extent destroy landscapes in permafrost areas and threaten the stability of constructions. The scientific programs include special mapping of the developimg sites showing dynamic trends of cryogenic geomorphological processes such as thermokarst, frost heaving, frost cracking, solifluction, etc., and predicting changes in permafrost layers connected with heat exchange on the earth surface caused by development. The revegetation and reconstruction of the disturbed areas and landscapes, environmental monitoring both on and under the earth surface, especially of the pollution of ground water, also
are present in programs.
Effective environmental protection measures, based on results of investigations, provide correct management of the industry and agriculture in the far North, Siberia and Far East.
The problem of water diversion from the North to the South has been discussed for many years in the U.S.S.R. There have been plans to divert part of the runoff of some northern rivers and to direct the flow to the territories of the south middle Asia republics (Turkistan) to ameliorate the poor water resources of the country. Many research institutes cooperated to investigate and solve the problem. Its complexity provoked discussions and the situation became critical. The experienced scientists of the Academy of Sciences objected against the project because a withdrawal of large amounts of water from the northern rivers could cause ecological changes in the coastal region of the Polar ocean and the northern rivers themselves. The conclusion of the scientists about a lack of adequate knowledge on the ecology of the Northforced the government to decide to stop the work connected with the project of water diversion from north to the south.
Engineering geocryology is a large part ,of our investigations. Much attention is paid to the construction of gas and oil pipelines, railways, highways and to the conditions of their operation. It is worthwhile mentioning the monitoring of ground temperature regimes in permafrost especially in sites of complicated conditions. We have got very interesting data on the behavior of the Vilui hydropower station in Yakutia for a period of 15 years.
The distribution of ground water in permafrost and the peculiarities of its utilization in different conditions are.studied too.
A map of hydro-geocryological regions (a scale 1:5 000 000) of East Siberia for an area of about 8 million square kilometers has been worked out and printed by the Permafrost Institute. It is well known that some large cities have been erected in the North of the U.S.S.R., such as Norilsk, Magadan, Yakutsk, Mirny, and Nerjungri. But the water supply and sewage of these cities are in an unsatisfactory condition and partly absent. The technology and esthetics of those constructions are to be improved. New geocryological research departments were created by the Permafrost Institute in the cities of Chita and Norilsk to intensify the investigations.
A new laboratory should be built in the Magadan region. Special research work, corresponding to the peculiar geocryological
conditions of the areas are being carried out at the Vilui, Igagka and Alma Ata high mountain stations.
Finally, I would like to propose the following problems for common international research work.
- Methods and technology of development of areas with large masses of underground ice.
- The formation and propagation of man-induced salinity of the soil and methods of preventing the ground from becoming saline.
- Storage of radioactive wastes in permafrost.
- Methods and technology for exploiting gas hydrate beds.
- Permafrost as a depository of information on past climatic fluctuations during hundreds and thousands of years (monitoring of permafrost).
Some scientists say that permafrost has existed.on the earth for hundreds of thousands to about one million years. The problem must be investigated. To finish my review, I would like to inform you that the Scientific Council is planning to issue a special journal Geocryology to be published four times a year with each volume comprising 240 typewritten pages. We have to determine the circulation of the journal so it is desirable to know how many members of the International Permafrost Association would wish to subscribe to the journal. Let us know, please. The cost will be eight roubles yearly. It will be printed in Russian with an English resume.


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After hundreds of years of peace and prosperity, sinister forces gather strength in the shadows, and threaten the precious balance.On the edge of the world, Hellgate stirs after a long sleep, and it shall unleash the dark fury of the underworld Jerikar. Light Wardens, the defenders of all that is good, are mobilizing in the wake of ominous reports of disturbances, but they are helplessly outnumbered. The elven court is topsy-turvy amidst succession struggles, blood-drinker Numens and lupine Lycans are at each other's throats, Kentaurs are rumored to have broken the sacred Accords of Peace, and there are whispers of intrigue and betrayal in the golden Wyrm Hall of the ancient dragons. In these desperate times, you must gather your courage and leap into the fray! Discover your true path of a champion of good, and grow ever stronger! You will face ancient agents of darkness, so arm yourself with powerful gear, wield Ace Arms, fight with a fierce Goddess by your side, and mounts of mystical beasts![10/30/2014]


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Pack hunters push robberies up 53 percent in downtown Minneapolis
Police say it's called "finessing." Packs of teens begin their late-night hunts in downtown Minneapolis, looking for lone drunks, people distracted by cell phones, prey that won't fight back.
One person will strike up a conversation with a target. A moment later, the victim will be jumped, punched, and kicked into the pavement by the others.
It is the ultimate moron crime. In exchange for the risk of felony assault and robbery charges, all they're usually walking away with is a cellphone and a wallet already emptied at a bar. The phones are later sold at automated kiosks like ECO ATM, the cops believe. Once the money is divvied, a major score might come to $50 each.
Yet security video suggests this is less about money than violence for violence's sake. Footage shows teens taking turns jumping on an unconscious victim, riding a bike over a prone body. The weak are enjoying their power over the helpless, emboldened by safety in numbers. (Note: The video will briefly leave camera range, then return:)
While the crime itself may be small and ugly, the price to downtown Minneapolis grows higher. Robberies are up 53 percent this year in central downtown. In one 20-day stretch last month, 47 people were attacked. Much of that figure is attributable to pack hunters.
So Minneapolis police sent three dozen cops to do some hunting of their own. They bagged 16 suspects. Half were juveniles, one a mere 13. Police believe some were responsible for multiple robberies, and the attacks seem to have at least temporarily subsided.
Downtown merchants have been complaining about quality-of-life crimes for years. They say suburban residents are becoming too afraid to visit, and bargoers are bailing early to avoid becoming marks.
"By midnight the place is almost empty because people are trying to get out of Dodge," Jay Ettinger, part owner of the Pourhouse, recently told WCCO. "It's the wild, wild west out here."
"All of a sudden it's 12:30 and they're like, 'You know what? We don't want to be part of the shenanigans down here," the Loon Cafe's Tim Mahoney told the station. "We're going home."
Much of the blame is being directed toward the City Council. Gavin Rydell, an owner of Infinite Vapor, posted a Facebook video showing gunfire on Hennepin Avenue.
His accompanying commentary likely spoke for many downtown merchants:
"Thank you, Minneapolis City Council, for focusing on bike lanes, banning e-cig flavors, raising taxes, raising wages to a point that businesses will eventually fail. You guys are about the worst policy makers in the country. I am adding a video of what happens in Minneapolis every single weekend. The media doesn't cover it, the state doesn't talk about it. Minneapolis after dark is one of the most dangerous cities there is."
That last part is a bit of hyperbole. When 24/7 Wall Street crunched FBI crime data for the most violent cities in America, Minneapolis ranked 20th. But bragging that we're still well behind Detroit doesn't offer much comfort when you're getting your face kicked after a pleasant night at the bar.
Still, Rydell does have a point. Though council members can surely work on crime and bike lanes at the same time, they haven't shown much urgency in addressing the city's cop shortage.
Over the past two decades, Minneapolis' population has grown by 60,000 people. But there are now 30 fewer officers to serve them. The fallout has begun to reveal itself in hard numbers.
According to Chief Medaria Arradondo, the department had no one immediately available to respond to 6,776 emergency calls during a recent 12-month period. Those include shots fired, assaults, domestic violence.
Arradondo wants to hire 400 new officers by 2025. Economically, that's not especially realistic. Yet Mayor Jacob Frey is pushing for 14 more to work in traffic, sexual assault, and neighborhood outreach.
The council originally balked. Many want to pursue the grander notion of a kinder, gentler police department, one that's as much about social work as it is crime fighting, one that can better deal with things like overdoses and mental health crises. The hope is to move away from the lock-'em-up days of minor possession busts and police shootings.
It's a noble idea. The problem is that, with the existing force, it's impossible to do neighborhood outreach when you can't even answer emergency calls. The stats and security videos have begun to drive that reality home. So some council members are now showing an eagerness to hire as many as 30 new cops.
This should offer at least some comfort to those 60,000 new residents. They came for the quality-of-life things like bike lanes and rising wages. They also came because, across the country, violent crime rates are now half what they were in the '70s and '80s, reversing the migration outward to the suburbs.
But unless the city acts, police don't have the manpower to keep 36 extra cops on downtown pack hunter duty. Nor will the influx of residents last if no one's available to speed toward rapes-in-progress.
Under conditions like these, a condo in Eagan and Saturday night at Applebee's starts to gather a whole new shine.
UPDATE: Charges were filed against 18 people arrested for the violent muggings, including one man who is accused of participating in both attacks.


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Since Adobe acquired Macromedia in 2005, integration between Illustrator and Flash has dramatically improved. From the CS3 versions, Illustrator artwork can be ported across to Flash, making animation a far more straightforward process than it once was.
Illustrator symbols are now Flash-enabled; when you import a document into Flash all the artwork nesting and symbols are there for you, making for a massive productivity bonus.
In this tutorial you'll create a character in Illustrator then bring it into Flash to be animated. We'll look at some of the ways you can set up your artwork in Illustrator to simplify animation once it's in Flash.
Understand the principles at work and the same approach will work for just about any object you want to breathe life into. Next issue, you'll use the artwork and animations to create a simple 'ink 'em up' Flash game.


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LG Addresses Impact of AI on Business and Lifestyle at AI Summit and LG ThinQ Forum
07 Dec, 2018, 14:00 GMT
Company Shares Unique Insight on the Development of AI and Its Implications for Commerce and Daily Life at Events in New York
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) made a positive impression at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in New York (December 5-6), providing considerable insight on the current state of AI technology and what it could mean for life, both inside and outside the workplace. LG also hosted its own LG ThinQ Forum during the summit, leading a lively talk and reinforcing the strength of LG ThinQ, the company's own AI platform.
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Mohammed Ansari, senior vice president and general manager of the LG Silicon Valley Lab, participated in a panel discussion entitled, The Failures of AI: What is holding AI back from taking off? Realistic approaches on how to deal with some of the common pitfalls. He was joined on stage by other global AI experts, sharing their views and knowledge on AI development and implementation.
Delivering a tech insider's take at the AI Summit, Ansari noted that progress in creating relevant technologies, or lack thereof, is largely determined by specific factors in each sector. He also cited a shortage of data and insufficient knowhow as key issues preventing many companies from advancing and deploying AI solutions. Introducing LG ThinQ, he mentioned that LG is actively finding ways to overcome such obstacles, seeking out innovative methods for turning raw data into useful information and viable technical solutions.
Ansari also took part in the LG ThinQ Forum along with a select group of authorities from the tech and lifestyle arenas. Pondering the forum's theme – The Future of AI's Impact on the Home: From interior design to quality of life, how will AI provide a better life at home? – the well-known participants included Carley Knobloch, digital lifestyle influencer and Naomi Makofsky of Global Products Partnerships at Google Assistant with Will Thompson, managing director of Forbes Insights moderating the session. The contributors explored several topics related to AI in the home, including how brands are currently incorporating AI into appliances and other household products, how AI differs from smart technology, and why some people are hesitant to integrate intelligent systems into their lives. And, of course, how AI can improve the human experience by making time for the things that really matter.
"Epitomizing the values of 'Evolve, Connect, Open', LG ThinQ products are designed to provide a more personalized experience the more they are used, offer a seamless connection for the user both throughout their homes and beyond, and are compatible with different platforms in order to meet the diverse needs and preferences of our customers, making their lives freer and easier. We hope to implement next-generation AI technologies to provide for a fully integrated digital-physical environment," said Mohammed Ansari, senior vice president and general manager of the LG Silicon Valley Lab.
"The company's unique strategy is what makes LG ThinQ stand out from the crowd. LG's innovative AI solutions for the home have the potential to transform daily life for the better. It was a pleasure to be involved in the forum and help communicate the benefits that AI can offer," added Carley Knobloch, digital lifestyle influencer.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 77,000 people working in 125 locations around the world. With 2017 global sales of USD 55.4 billion (KRW 61.4 trillion), LG comprises five business units -- Home Appliance & Air Solutions, Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Component Solutions and Business Solutions -- and is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
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"I always get told that my material is dark, but nowadays my version of Batman looks like a lighthearted romp in comparision to Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight."
"For me, her version of Catwoman was one of my favourite performances on any movie I had worked on. I remember how she impressed me by letting a live bird fly out of her mouth, learning how to use a whip and dancing around on rooftops with high-heeled shoes on. She did all that stuff for real. I hadn't really talked to her for about 20 years, and she called before I had started working on Dark Shadows, and she told me how much she loved the old TV series and she wanted to be involved."


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VeriEye SDK
Iris identification for stand-alone and Web solutions
VeriEye iris identification technology is designed for biometric systems developers and integrators. The technology includes many proprietary solutions that enable robust iris enrollment under various conditions and fast iris matching in 1-to-1 and 1-to-many modes.
Available as a software development kit that allows development of stand-alone and Web-based solutions on Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS and Android platforms.
Reliability Tests
We present the testing results to show VeriEye 11.2 template matching algorithm reliability evaluations. Iris images from several standard datasets were used for testing, thus the testing results can be compared with testing results of other algorithms. All datasets contained iris images with 640 x 480 pixels size.
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- The ICE2005 dataset was collected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Near-infrared spectrum equipment was used for iris capture. ICE2005 Exp1 is a subset, which contains right iris images.
- The ND-IRIS-0405 was collected by the University of Notre Dame. Near-infrared spectrum equipment was used for iris capture.
- The IRISDB1600 was collected by the University of Bath. Near-infrared spectrum equipment was used for iris capture. The full IRISDB1600 dataset contains 31,997 images (image size 1280x960 pixels), which represented 799 unique persons and 1,598 unique irises. A subset used in this test was preprocessed similar to NIST IREX experiments – the images were downsampled to 640x480 via 2x2 neighborhood averaging, and all images containing irises with diameters larger than 340 pixels were removed.
- The MobileIrisV10 dataset was collected by the Warsaw University of Technology. The iris image collection was performed using regular, visible light spectrum camera built-in into Apple iPhone 5S smartphone. Colored images were collected with the camera. The images were resized to 640x480 pixels and converted to grayscale. See the scientific paper for more details.
Two tests were performed with each dataset:
- Test 1 maximized matching accuracy. VeriEye 11.2 algorithm reliability in this test is shown as blue curves on the ROC charts.
- Test 2 maximized matching speed. VeriEye 11.2 algorithm reliability in this test is shown as red curves on the ROC charts.
The iris rotation tolerance was set to ±15° in all tests.
Receiver operation characteristic (ROC) curves are usually used to demonstrate the recognition quality of an algorithm. ROC curves show the dependence of false rejection rate (FRR) on the false acceptance rate (FAR).
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Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. said Wednesday it will halt operations of blast furnace and production lines at its four iron mills in Japan as part of efforts to streamline its business.
Nippon Steel plans to close one of three furnaces at its mainstay iron mill in Chiba Prefecture by March 2016, and halt operations of 14 production lines at iron mills in four prefectures — Ibaraki, Chiba, Aichi and Wakayama.
The company will postpone the start of operations at its newly built furnace in Wakayama from this month, as originally planned.
The steelmaker will boost operation ratios at other mills and aim to bring back its output levels to the current levels in three years.
"We will aim to achieve the world's top competitiveness," Nippon Steel President Hiroshi Tomono said at a press conference as the company announced its medium-term business plan, adding the steelmaker is looking to invest more in emerging economies, including India and Brazil.
Nippon Steel also said it will generate about ¥300 billion by selling real estate and stocks to repay some of its debts stemming from a drop in prices of steel and escalated materials prices.


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The makers of one of China's hepatitis B vaccines has seen several of its top executives resign in the wake of the recent spate of deaths of babies who received hepatitis vaccinations. However, the resignations are from the Tiantan Biological company, whose vaccine has been linked to few if any of the recent reports of deaths of newborns after receiving hepatitis B vaccine. The 12 deaths reported so far have mostly been linked to the rival Shenzehn Bio-Kangtai vaccine.
Caixin reports that several board members of Tiantan have offered their resignations, apparebtly becaus the recent investigations into manufacturing processes at vaccine makers have exposed sub-standard practices, especially in relation to meeting GMP requirements. The board members of Tiantan include the financial manager and auditors. The lack of GMP certification meant the company was unable to expand its production and thus has been unable to meet the shortfall created by the ban on use of BioKangtai vaccine, which accounted for about a quarter of the market.


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Book: 3 Paths To Internet Wealth by Robert B. Ingallscategories: Book, Make Money Home, Internet Marketing, Internet Business, Home Business, Ecommerce, Residual Income, Passive Income, Multiple Income Streams, Internet Income, Make Money Online
Robert B. Ingallsabout this book: This book reveals the three lucrative business model that anyone can adopt to start making money online immediately. Each of the models come with a step-by-step guideline to give readers and practitioners a clear direction on how to start and grow a lucrative online business.
Each of the business models is introduced in a separate manner. But in the end, all of them have things in common, and practitioners can leverage on the techniques of one model to multiply the effectiveness of the other two.
In this age of social media, it has never been easier to start an online business to build a long-term sustainable income stream. The Internet is huge, and the potential customers are everywhere. So the chance of making money is extremely high.
Besides the main content, there are two more business models briefly introduced in the appendices of the book.
This is the most basic book on Internet business that any practitioners should pick up and follow its techniques. It is also affordable to all readers. Other authors sell these pieces of contents separately at higher price.
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EU Court slaps hefty fines on Microsoft
The multi-million-euro fine has been slapped on Microsoft for abusing its dominant position in the software market.business Updated: Sep 17, 2007, 18:19 IST
In a landmark ruling with key implications for European Union (EU) competition policy, a court in Luxembourg on Monday backed the bloc's decision to inflict a multi-million-euro fine on Microsoft for abusing its dominant position in the software market.
With a sentence read out in a packed court by presiding judge Bo Vesterdorf, the EU's Court of First Instance overturned almost the entire content of Microsoft's appeal against a 2004 ruling by the European Commission (EC).
The court judged that the bloc's executive arm had been right in imposing a 497-million-euro ($689 million) fine - later raised by an additional 280.5 million euros - on Microsoft.
The court also backed its order that Microsoft must give rivals access to some of its codes and sell a "light" version of its Windows operating system, stripped of its media player.
In a statement issued in Brussels, the EC welcomed the ruling.
"This judgement confirms the objectivity and the credibility of the Commission's competition policy. This policy protects the European consumer interest and ensures fair competition between businesses in the internal market," said Jose Manuel Barroso, the Commission president.
Georg Greve, president of the Free Software Foundation Europe, called it "a screaming victory for Europe", while Microsoft's chief defence lawyer, Brad Smith, said he would need time to read the 1373- paragraph-long judgement in full before deciding on whether to file an appeal.
"One needs to step back and read first, think second and decide third," Smith told reporters in Luxembourg.
Jonathan Zuck, a representative of a group of small- and medium- sized US information technology companies, said the ruling would make its members "very concerned about the implication of this case for the protection of intellectual property in Europe."
"This is a completely haphazard treatment of intellectual property owned by Microsoft. This is a very bad precedent for all the European industry and possible investment by small and medium sized companies in Europe," said Zuck, whose Association for Competitive Technology (ACT) had been supporting Microsoft in Luxembourg.
Microsoft is the world's largest software company and its Windows operating system is used by about 95 per cent of the world's computers.
On March 23, 2004, the EC ruled that Microsoft had carried out anti-competitive practices by refusing to allow its trade rivals access to so-called "interoperability" protocols - instructions needed by servers to work effectively with Windows.
The EC also objected to Microsoft's decision to bundle its own media player with the operating system, arguing this would drive other producers like Real Networks' Real Player out of the market.
The EC, therefore, fined Microsoft and ordered it to offer a version of Windows for sale without the media player. It also forced it to make its interoperability protocols available at a fair price.
The EU court decision leaves all of those measures in place.
However, the court did annul one minor EC decision establishing an independent trustee charged with overseeing the company's cooperation with the order to make its protocols available.
Monday's ruling was seen by officials in Brussels as confirming the EU's power to enforce its antitrust policy and was expected to have important implications on similar cases involving other information technology companies.


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text: The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly approved the provisional rules of procedure of the World Summit for Social Development and submitted them to the General Assembly Plenary for its approval. The General Assembly is expected to approve the provisional rules of procedure, as contained in document A/C.2/49/4/Rev.1, before Christmas. The provisional rules of procedure address such issues as: representation and credentials; officers; general committee; secretariat of the Summit; opening of the Summit; conduct of business; decision making; subsidiary bodies; languages and records; public and private meetings; other participants and observers; and amendment and suspension of the rules of procedure.


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The annual TiVoCommunity Con (TCCon) gathering was held this weekend in Orlando, FL, and TiVo was there showing off some of their forthcoming updates. In a post at TiVoCommunity.com, user 'stevel' included the above photo, which shows what appears to be an explanation of advanced WishList Search capability – which includes boolean abilities. Note the two keywords 'CHOCOLATE' and 'CHEESE' and then '-LEMON' with a category of Interests/Cooking – which will find cookings shows with chocolate OR cheese but NOT lemon as a keyword. Nice! I'm looking forward to this.
One of the years maybe I'll make it to TCCon.


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JLI recently published in ESB by Onno Schellekens, Jan Luiten van Zanden and Ellen Croes where they address Europe's opportunity to become more fit for the digital age.Read article
For too long, healthcare systems in developing countries do not work for most people. So how can we flip the switch?Go to Agenda
We believe the digital revolution offers unprecedented opportunities to make healthcare more effective and inclusive. As such, our agenda integrates three key drivers for transformative innovation: behavior; innovative finance and digital technology.
A lack of money in the health markets of developing countries means new ways of financing are needed. Mobile technology allows us to identify and directly reach the most vulnerable.
By providing transparency, accountability and direct access to end-users, digital technology can bring healthcare to new groups. Data can power reduced transaction costs at an unprecedented scale and pace.


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IN THE DÁIL yesterday, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar suggested that a referendum on capping insurance payouts might be necessary.
He said that he has asked the Law Reform Commission to undertake a detailed analysis as to whether "constitutionally sound legislation" to cap or limit the amount of damages a court may award can be introduced.
"We should not rule out a referendum down the line if the existing reforms that are planned do not work," he said.
The issue of insurance payouts has been high on the political agenda in recent months, with the narrative that Ireland has a compensation culture also scrutinised.
What do you think? Should we hold a referendum on insurance payouts?
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Feeding Tubes
Deciding if you need a feeding tube
Making the decision to tube feed is never an easy one. Tube feeding can be a scary prospect, but it doesn't have to be.
Things to consider
You do not have to stop eating orally just because you have a feeding tube. If you can safely eat and drink, then you can continue to do so after receiving a feeding tube. This will depend on the reason for the tube and the motility in the gut.
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REGIONAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FORESTS AND BIRD COMMUNITIES Stephen Matthews1,2, Louis Iverson2, Anantha Prasad2, Matthew Peters2 1 School of Environment and Natural Resources Ohio State University 2USFS Northern Research Station Today's topic Climate is changing and species are responding Conservation and management strategies that ignore these change will likely fail (Lawler et al. 2009) How can we begin to integrate climate change impacts into complicated realm of conservation Must address in stages and build our understanding Building broad-scale models is a logical start Working with managers to translate results to "on the ground realities" Land temp Eleven indicators that the climate is changing Sea temp Sea level Snow cover State of the climate 2009, NOAA Vertebrates: phenological responses to a changing climate • Amphibians • Calling 10 -13 days earlier for half of species from ~1912 to 1990 Gibbs and Breisch 2001 • Birds • Early arrival Beaumont et al. 2006 • Hatching earlier Both and Visser 2005, GCB, Fig 4 Such shifts can lead to mismatches in timing • Reviewed in Root et al. 2005 Wood frog = 13 days Wildlife distribution shifts linked to climate change Distributional shifts Mammals: Southern species increase and northern species decline, southern flying squirrel N 225 km since 1880 (Myers et al. 2009, GCB, Fig 3) Birds: winter range northern boundary shift 1.48 km/yr Sorte and Thompson 2007 breeding range also show northward trend 2.35 km/yr Hitch and Leberg, 2006 Future effects: Highly tied to the level of CO2 emissions ?? Rising Temperatures in NE. US 12 o temperature change ( F) (annual average) 10 8 6 Higher: 6.5-12.5oF observations higher emissions lower emissions Lower:3.5-6.5oF Large difference between High and Low emissions! 4 2 0 -2 -4 1900 1950 2000 2050 2100 Expected growing season changes (for northern Wisconsin) HAD Hi +8 C (14F) PCM Lo +2 C Growing season temperature higher and not much change in precipitation = more physiological stress on biota Challenges of modeling species impacts of climate change Future climate uncertainty GCM variations Human-produced levels of CO2 uncertain Bottom line: we need to incorporate different Species likely to respond individually approaches to quantify and "whittle away" at Biology not that well-known for many species uncertainties to develop ecologically informed projections Model validation far into nottopossible – modeling is afuture key tool do this DISTRIB model Species habitat prediction • Tree Data abundance • Bird abundance • Climate • Environment • Forest density • Species traits SHIFT model Species colonization probabilities ModFacs • Biological factors • Disturbance factors • Model uncertainty Iverson et al. 2011, Ecosystems Tree & Bird Atlases DISTRIB + SHIFT Potential migration by 2100 DECISION SUPPORT FRAMEWORK Scoring system for tree species Multi-stage modelling scheme Current and future species management • Management guidelines • Implications & tools The role of climate in shaping vertebrate distributions Root 1988 Currie 1991 But there is also a strong habitat component for most species Therefore we use climate and individual tree species to build our 147 bird models Important to note when interpreting these models! The models are predicting potential suitable habitat by year 2100 – not where the species will be. The DISTRIB model does not account for biotic interactions, other human or natural disturbances. Climate Change Tree & Bird Atlas http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/atlas Examples of species with projected habitat increases Prothonotary Warbler Low Emissions scenarios High ? Brown-headed Nuthatch http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/atlas Examples of species with projected habitat decreases Black-throated Blue Warbler Low Emissions scenarios High ? Black-capped Chickadee http://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/atlas Species General trends of all 147 species across the eastern US 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Incidence change (Ratio) >2 1.2 - 2 Hadhi AVGhi AVGlo PCMlo 0.9 - 1.1 0.5 - 0.9 < 0.5 Mean Center Potential Movement Km (sd) PCMlo 109 (64.3) Avglo 142 (88.9) Avghi 210 (139.5) Matthews et al. 2011 Ecography Hadhi 212 (149.9) The Chicago ecosystem assessment provides one example of these data being summarized regionally to focus the results (Hellmann et al. 2010, J. Great Lakes Res.) Habitat Changes: Under high emissions • 130 species changes >=10% • With 76 declining • With 54 increasing Under low emission • 116 species changes >= 10% • 64 declining • 52 increasing Summer tanager Are these data being used?? The Goal: Identify strategies and approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation Bridge the gap between scales of prediction management activities on National Forests interactions with the greater community Swanston et al. 2011 Sugar Maple Low ? High Modifying factors Many other factors (biological and disturbance) come in to play to determine more likely outcomes We rate biological (n=9) and disturbance (n=12) characteristics for positive or negative impacts Goal was to evaluate more realistic outcomes at regional and local levels The results from the multi-criteria framework can be applied to the results present today Red Maple: • Projected habitat declines • Characteristics suggest high adaptability Black Oak: • Projected habitat increases • Positive ModFac profile suggests it may be able to persist in harsh areas Balsam Fir: • Projected habitat declines • Negative ModFac • All metrics suggest it will likely face severe limits in eastern US Matthews et al. 2011, For. Ecol. 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Potential Changes for Tree Species The "Model Forest" Project Evaluated 73 species from the region Put in to 8 classes of impacts Class 1: extirpated (1 species) Class 2: large decrease (12 species) Class 3: small decrease (6 species) Class 4: no change (6 species) Class 5: small increase (4 species) Class 6: large increase (17 species) Class 7: new entry-high and low emissions (11 species) Class 8: new entry-high emissions (16 species) Score each species for modification factors to help managers interpret potential impacts and suggest adaptation strategies Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 (Losers) Class 4 (Stayers) Class 6 Class 5 (Gainers) (New Migrants) Class 8 Class 7 Large Decreasers (Cl. 2) Better Worse Overall habitat change for the 7 major species groups in N Wisconsin by GCM/emission Current Habitat species habitat total balsam fir 4.8 aspen 16.8 paper birch 6 jack pine 3.1 white and red pine 4.7 all oak 10.5 northern hardwood 17 % Change in Habitat PCMlo (mild) -3.6 -8.2 -3.3 -0.8 0 6.8 -3.1 Hadhi (harsh) -4.4 -14.3 -5.4 -1.5 -2.9 11.3 -10 Ecosystem Vulnerabilities The potential changes in species composition may thus lead to a number of ecosystem vulnerabilities: Lowland hardwood forests (presently dominated by black ash) will be disrupted from drying and especially the emerald ash borer, and probably converted to red maple Lowland conifer forests (e.g., balsam fir), may be stressed more by dry late summers, disrupting that entire ecosystem Several ecosystems with species that have been recently declining (e.g., hemlock, paper birch, white spruce) will likely continue to decline Vegetation changes will have significant effects on wildlife Swanston et al. 2011 A few final thoughts… Modeling potential responses of 134 tree and 147 birds species using multi-stage methodology Continues to provide new knowledge of species distributions and potential for change Carry the research results forward to ensure that it is management relevant and assumptions are communicated What species may be players: lists of species to evaluate? How might species get there? Do the species life history characteristics compliment or contradict the habitat changes? Must enter into an adaptive management framework moving forward: this includes monitoring to provide feedback loops. We are confronted with the challenge of understanding the response of ecological systems to changing landscapes. More than ever we need to consider how local management decisions fit into the distributions of target species. Thank you! Web site for most data presented today: Climate change atlases Species-environment data for 147 birds and 134 trees Pdfs of related papers www.nrs.fs.fed.us/atlas Acknowledgements • • • Thanks to USDA FS Northern Global Change Program for support US Forest Service Northern Research Station Ohio State University


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Symptoms of Torn Ligaments in Your Foot
Symptoms of Torn Ligaments in Your Foot Our feet are amazing appendages. They carry us an average of 10,000 steps per day. Even people who are most sedentary can walk between to 1,000 up to 3,000 or more steps per day. And, if a mile is 5,280 feet, that means on average, you probably walk…Read More
How Weight Affects Foot Health
How Weight Affects Foot Health Weight affects your foot health, just as it does the rest of your body. You probably already know people who are obese are more at risk for conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and more. But, weight affects the health of your feet and ankles, just as it does…Read More
How to Make a Foot Spa
How to Make a Foot Spa If you're looking for how to make a foot spa, chances are excellent your feet are telling you it's time for a little relaxation and pampering. That's okay, this is an easy thing to do at home. And, it doesn't require anything out of the ordinary to make a…Read More


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A Village where we stay close to nature. Where our Scandinavian heritage reflects our everyday work.
We carefully choose our materials, with an honest intention to create long lasting, valuable items with a function.
This is our mission.
This is our passion.
Welcome home.
We continue to design and produce collections loyal to our Scandinavian heritage, never far from home. Our aim is to make both beautiful and functional products, designed for long-term use and enjoyment. Therefor we always strive to produce our products with concern for the environment.
With the help from highly skilled professional partners we have designed a collection for spring 2018 that we're all really proud of. With inspiration from natural materials, simplicity and our Nordic traditions we have had our main focus on the three materials – glass, cast iron and wood. All materials witha unique story worth telling.
Welcome home, to our Village.
Staffan Holm is a Swedish designer, living in Gothenburg. After graduating from the School of Design and Crafts in Gothenburg, Sweden, Holm founded his studio in 2008. Trained as a furniture carpenter, Staffan Holms approach is always very grounded in traditional craftsmanship but with a great curiousness towards developing high-tech manufacturing methods. Holms aim is to evoke feelings with the products he has designed and to get people to fall in love and to attach to them.
For Village Staffan Holm has designed Vase Beatrice, Chimney, Sigurd and the Sara family. For autumn 2017 he has designed a bigger version of the Vase Beatrice, a new family member to Sara, Sigurd candle holder and Little Chimney.
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"I'm so sorry." Rob
I think viewers will find there isn't much more that Rob can say. His girlfriend has come back from the dead to haunt him and his new love interest every time they have sex.
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Comedy, Horror, Romance
Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity, bloody images, and language
1h 38min
The film is a surprising triumph as a horror movie. I didn't detect much romance. The black humor is such that we've never seen but you find remnants of it in "American Werewolf in London," "Reanimator" and other campy horror extant. There is a lot of nudity but it's hard to find it sexual given the subject matter. I kept asking myself, "What is really being said here?"
For me it worked on one level as that nagging depression one feels after a breakup or even after a romantic lover has died. Thankfully for me, I haven't had to experience the latter. Rob has. He even unsuccessfully tries to commit suicide to escape his sadness. Nine is never going to let him forget her, or so it seems.
I like the tone of this film, both somber and scary with a bit of sarcastic humor thrown in. It's blood along with sexual content is woven into a really great horror movie. I kept wondering what would happen next. For me that's the sign of a great "any genre" movie. This one didn't make me jump out of my seat but I liked being out of control, watching how far the movie would venture out beyond what we've seen before. There is a twist I didn't see coming, nothing earth shattering but I applaud the writers for it.
I'll look for more for this directing duo in the future. I did feel it got a little repetitive toward the final 1/4 of the film. We'd see the events go in a circle enough and it could have ended about 2-40 minutes earlier ad I would have been content. I think they fell victim to thinking their quirky idea was so innovative it would carry a movie of 1h 38min. For me, I wanted another smaller idea to break things up. Unfortunately, it dragged toward the end for me so it lost a star. For horror fans, this is a MUST SEE! I recommend.


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It's 4th Quarter people!
A little less than half of October, November, and December.
That's all we have left and then its goodbye to 2016.
If you know like I do, you had better be making the most of it.
These last few months of the year are the figurative legs the first 3 months will stand on.
Forget trying to relive the past, it's time to make the most of what you have right now.
Being too comfortable in your position makes you lazy and an easy target.
Be proactive.
Tie up loose ends, organize paperwork, reconnect with someone in your network.
Whatever you do, stay involved and do not fall for the 'end of the year slump.'
It is a trap and you are better than that!
"Being too comfortable in your position makes you lazy and an easy target."
Here are a few other ways to help:
- Seek Feedback – Don't rely solely on social media likes to diagnose the health of your business. Dig deep & ask the tough questions needed for real growth.
- Identify Trends – Stay on top of news & updates by reading as much as you can about your industry. Pro tip: Know what other companies that look like you are up to as well.
- Evaluate Wins & Losses – What steps were taken to forge a major win this year? What missteps caused a loss?
Often times we get caught up in the transactional aspect of running a business and we neglect very important self-care that is vital to a thriving company.
Chaos and uncertainty do not have to surround your small business or side hustle just because its the end of the year.
Grab hold of your goals and remind yourself daily where you are and where you are going.
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Bitter Crystals
Bitter Crystals are formed when the Aloe plant is cut or damaged. The sap crystalizes and forms these crystals. The crystals are used for arthritis, stress relief, hypertension, and also an aid for regularity.
Aloe Ferox - Lily of the Desert is famous for it's medicinal qualities. The juices and gels made of the Aloe Ferox are very potent and are used for cosmetics,wound care, skin problems and general wellness, a natural health product
Pharmacy in a Plant
Aloe ferox is among the tallest of the more than 400 aloe species and is native to southeastern and western regions of South Africa. Compared to the more widely known Aloe vera, Aloe ferox produces 20 times more bitter sap and has higher nutrient concentrations. Two distinct parts of the aloe plant are used medicinally. Firstly the aloe exudate (bitter sap) and secondly the mucilaginous gel from the remainder of the leaf. The aloe bitter is best known for its use as a laxative. However, in addition to the purgative effect the anthraquinone (bitter) substance is also an antioxidant, antiviral and effective for cancer prevention.
Numerous scientific studies on aloe gel are demonstrating its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, immune modulating and anti-tumour activities as well as antiviral, anti-bacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. The aloe juice has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides while demonstrating anti-diabetic activity. Aloe's medicinal properties can be attributed to the synergistic effect of the combined nutritional elements producing a more powerful effect than the individual components. Aloes are members of the Liliaceae family and are mainly succulents. The nearly 420 species of Aloe are confined mainly to Africa with Aloe ferox among the tallest. Aloe ferox occurs naturally in a broad belt along the southern and eastern coast of South Africa. Aloe ferox is a robust, single stemmed, plant usually 2m (80") high, but up to 5m (200") tall in older specimens. They have broad, fleshy leaves that are dull green to greyish green with brown spines along the edges. The dry leaves are persistent on the lower portion of the stem. Bright red or orange flowers appear from May to August and are arranged in erect, candle-shaped clusters (Van Wyk 2003).
Pollination is by bees and nectar seeking birds and propagates with ease. New plants reach maturity (to flower and set seed) within four to six years. Under favourable conditions plants may become in excess of 50 years old. Aloe ferox is not considered an endangered species. It is not listed on the United States Endangered Species Act list. Neither is it listed on the internationally maintained Red List of Threatened Species or on the CITES list of endangered species. All broad leaf Aloe species have basically the same leaf structure. A tough green outer layer encloses the translucent fleshy portion of the leaf.
There are two distinct parts of the plant that are harvested. Firstly the yellow exudate (better known as the bitter sap), which drains from the outer green skin of the leaves when cut, and the remainder of the leaf that contains the mucilaginous gel. The traditional method of harvesting the leaves is still performed as practiced for more than 200 years. The aloe is harvested by cutting 4 to 8 of the lower leaves from the plant. Roughly 200 leaves are stacked in a circle to allow the yellow bitter sap to drain from the leaves. The bitter sap is collected and boiled to remove excess water to produce the bitter crystals.
The harvested leaves are processed at the factory to manufacture the aloe gel and juice. Aloe bitters: (Viljoen 1999, Van Wyk 1995) Anthrones and chromones are the two major classes of compounds, which are found in leaf exudates (22% to 29%) Anthrones: aloin and barbaloin (collective name for aloin A and B) Chromones: aloesin and aloeresin A. Anthraquinones, naphthalene, alkaloids and various other compounds may be present. Aloe gel: (Mabusela 1990) Primary constituents are glucomannoglycan polysaccharides containing acetylated monosaccharides. (~70-80%) Acemannan (mannose) and glucomannan (glucose). Other constituents: Amino acids. (10-15%) Salicylic acid, lignin, saponins and sterols. Fatty acids (gamma-linolenic acid [GLA]). Enzymes, vitamins and minerals. A comparison of the chemical composition of Aloe ferox and Aloe vera was performed based on values available in the literature (Femenia 1999, Mabusela 1990). It must be noted, however, that concentrations tend to vary seasonally and geographically (Grindlay 1986).
The different monosaccharide components of the polysaccharides present in the Aloe ferox and Aloe vera gel are compared (expressed as mol%). Similarly, scientific tests comparing the differences between Aloe ferox and Aloe vera plants (whole leafs), growing side by side, were performed at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town, South Africa. (Jan. 87) The tests demonstrated the following: The freshly cut leaf of Aloe ferox produced approximately 20 times more bitter sap, weight by weight, than the Aloe vera. Aloe vera has a much softer and more translucent inner gel. It is also notably more mucinous.
After extraction, the juice of the Aloe vera leaves decolourizes and loses its viscosity much more rapidly than does the juice of Aloe ferox. The solids content of the juice in Aloe ferox were constantly greater in volume than those obtained from Aloe vera. The amino acid content of Aloe ferox is almost double that of Aloe vera (see table). Aloe ferox and Aloe vera contain 7 of the 8 essential (** in table) amino acids and all the other 12 non-essential amino acids. Similarly the mineral concentrations of Aloe vera (Femenia 1999) were compared to typical concentration measured in Aloe ferox (expressed as % of dry matter). It is evident that Aloe ferox contains a higher concentration of these minerals, which can potentially ascribed to its harvesting in its natural habitat and not in domesticated fields. As can be seen the chemical composition of Aloe vera is comparable to that of Aloe ferox.
The healing properties of aloe have been known for millennia. The use of aloe was discovered on a Mesopotamian clay tablet (ca. 2100 BC). Aloes were listed in the Ebers papyrus (ca. 1500 BC) as an established cathartic. Legend has it that aloe was an important part of the beauty regimen of the Egyptian queens, Nefertiti and Cleopatra. The Greek physician Dioscorides, while accompanying Nero's army, mentioned aloe in his writing (ca 100 AD). Alexander the Great (356BC to323 BC) was persuaded by Aristotle to capture the island of Socrota in the Indian Ocean to secure its aloe A. perryi supplies to treat his wounded soldiers (Bruce 1975). Numerous Aloe species have been used medicinally but only Aloe ferox, Aloe perryi and Aloe vera have demonstrated any commercial importance (Grindlay 1986). Scientific literature now documents various medical applications. Aloe gel has demonstrated anti-inflammatory (Vazquez 1996, Bautista 2004), wound healing (Davis 1989, 1994, Heggers 1996), anti-tumour (Kim 1999, Pecere 2000), antiviral (McDaniels 1990a,b), anti-microbial (Wang 1998) and anti-diabetic (Reynolds 1999) activity. It has also shown immune stimulating (Zhang 1996, Strickland 2001) and cholesterol lowering activity (Tizard 1989). The active constituent in the aloe exudate (bitter) is the anthrones. They are degraded in the colon by bacteria to aloe-emodin, which function as a stimulant laxative (Blumenthal, 1998). Studies have also demonstated aloe-emodin to be antiviral (Sydiskis 1991), an antioxidant (Yen, 2000), effective for liver cancer prevention (Kuo 2002) and inhibits neuroectodermal (embryonic tissue that gives rise to nerve cells) tumor cell growth (Pecere 2000). Anti-inflammatory Inflammation is a non-specific immune response by the body to any type of injury. It is characterized by redness (rubor), heat (calor), swelling (tumor) and pain (dolor). According to Clayton (1993) the steps in inflammation are: vasodilation that reduces blood pressure and increases blood flow (causing redness and heat) followed by swelling due to an excessive amount of tissue fluid (increased vascular permeability enables blood to move out of the capillaries into the tissue) and pain (due to bradykinin, stimulates prostaglandin production and accumulation in inflammatory cells as macrophages). Vazquez (1996) demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of aloe gel. It inhibited prostaglandin E2 production from arachidonic acid. While Yagi (1982) showed that the glycoprotein of aloe gel cleaved the bonds of the bradykinin molecule reducing pain and inflammation. In a later study (Bautista 2004) the antibradykinin effect was associated with the inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
Inflammation is also involved in conditions such as arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis closely resembles adjuvant arthritis in rats and was studied by Davis (1992). According to this experiment aloe was injected and decreased inflammation (50%) and stimulated fibroblast growth repair. Hanley (1982) showed when rat paws were injected with A. ferox it decreased inflammation (48%) and inhibited the immune response (72%) [possibly due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis]. A subsequent study (Davis 1985) showed that when A. ferox was applied topically in a hydrophilic cream it reduced inflammation (39%) and subsequent arthritis (45%). It has also been found that aloe has analgesic properties that can be ascribed to the presence of salicylates, which has an aspirin like effect (Shelton 1991).
Wound healing A wound to the skin may pierce two layers, the dermis and epidermis. Healing follows the following steps (Reynolds 1999) by: temporary repair is effected by fibrin clot (granulation tissue) to fill the gap which is invaded by cells that produce the inflammatory response and carry out the permanent repair. The epidermis is repaired in 3 phases: (Davis 1994) fibroblasts migrate to the wound site causing granulation tissue to fill the gap, they proliferate and mature to produce collagen, elastin and proteoglycans. Proteoglycans form the basis in which collagen and other connective fibres are embedded. (new connective tissue is found in the dermis) It is essential to avoid microbial infection, as this will retard wound healing.
Wounds treated with aloe showed rapid granulation and increased oxygen supply as a result of the increased blood flow (Davis 1989). The skin punch wounds healed more rapidly. The aloe gel reduced wound diameter, seemed to reduce scarring and inhibited acute inflammation. In another study, (Heggers 1996) stimulation of fibroblast activity and collagen proliferation was demonstrated. Aloe also expedites wound contraction and enhanced wound breaking strength. Choi (2001) isolated a glycoprotein from Aloe vera that stimulated the formation of epidermal tissue. It also enhanced wound healing with significant cell proliferation and migration. In the treatment of burn wound Heggers (1993) showed that the gel penetrated the tissue, relieve pain, reduce inflammation and increase blood supply by inhibiting the synthesis of thromboxane A2, a potent vasoconstrictor. (Gel delays the inflammatory response and speeds up recovery time for first and second degree burns)
A recent study (Barrantes 2003) demonstrated aloe gel enriched with aloins (bitter) to inhibit collagenase and metalloproteases activity, which can degrade collagen connective tissue when unchecked. This activity supports the use of aloe in the treatment of chronic ulcers, burns and wounds. Immune modulation Research on immune stimulation has indicated that acemannan, a polysaccharide within aloe, stimulated macrophage cytokine production and killer T cells (Zhang 1996). Chronic exposure to UV radiation causes sunburn, premature aging of the skin and genetic mutations leading to skin cancer. UV radiation causes systemic suppression of immune responses. Strickland (2001) showed that the gel prevented systemic suppression of T cell mediated immune response and the production of IL-10. The aloe polysaccharides are immunostimulants by interfering with the activation of suppressor mechanisms. Acemannan used for HIV-1+ patients showed a significant increase in the number of circulating monocytes and macrophages (McDaniels 1990a).
In a pilot study treating HIV infected people acemannan increased the number of white blood cell and improved symptoms (McDaniels 1990b). Gastrointestinal functions The aloe juice has been used as a tonic in a series of trials (Bland 1985) on human patients. It indicated a tonic effect on the intestinal tract with: a reduction in pH; a reduction in bowel transit time; intestinal bacterial flora benefited with a reduction in yeast; bowel putrefaction was reduced and protein digestion and absorption was improved. Yamamoto (1973) showed that a component of A. ferox suppresses ulcer growth and L-histidine decarboxylase in rats. Recently the gastropreventative of aloe was demonstrated by inhibiting gastric acid secretion, which makes it suitable for peptic ulcer treatment (Yusuf 2004). When juice is given orally to animals, mannans have been shown to lower cholesterol by inhibiting cholesterol absorption (Tizard 1986). In a small trial with monkeys it was found that aloe juice lowered total cholesterol by 61% with a proportionate rise in HDL (Dixit, 1983). Aloe juice has been used with success to lower blood sugar and triglyceride levels. Diabetic patients that failed to respond to other medication responded to aloe treatment (Reynolds, 1999). It has been demonstrated that both the aloe exudate (bitter) and gel decreased blood glucose levels in mice. Similarly it has been found that both compounds have a protective effect against hepatotoxic liver injury (Can 2004). The cathartic and laxative action of aloe bitter is well established. Its primary effect is caused by its influence on the motility of the colon (inhibition of stationary and stimulation of propulsive contractions). This results in an accelerated intestinal passage and a reduction in liquid absorption increasing water content in the faeces (Blumenthal 1998). In addition to the purgative effect the anthraquinone (bitter) substances stimulate the flow of gastric juices thus improving digestion. Soeda (1964) found that fractions from A. ferox gave a prophylactic (prevents infection) effect. While in a subsequent study, Soeda (1966) found the aloe juice to have inhibitory action against some bacteria and fungi, particularly Pseudomonas aeroginosa and Proteus vulgaris.
Anti-cancer activity An early report by Soeda (1969) reported anti-tumour activity of A. ferox. Both plant fractions have been shown to inhibit tumour growth. Aloe-emodin has shown mutagenesis inhibition as well as the glycoproteins (lectins) and polysaccharides from the gel. Kuo (2002) has demonstrated that aloe-emodin induced apoptosis (cell disintegration) and acted as an effective anticancer effect in human liver cancer. Similarly, Pecere (2000) found that aloe-emodin did not inhibit fibroblast proliferation while selectively inhibiting human neuroectodermal tumour cells. A purified polysaccharide indicated anticarcinogenic effects by inhibiting the uptake of B[a]P and subsequently binding to cellular DNA. It also had no cytotoxic effect (destructive to cells) (Kim 1999). Strickland (2001) demonstrated the polysaccharides efficacy to prevent non-melanoma skin cancers by preventing T cell immune suppression. Anti-microbial Reynolds (1999) has reviewed the antimicrobial activity of aloe. Antibacterial: The aloe gel and bitter is bactericidal against: a variety of common wound infecting bacteria: Streptococcus pyogenes, Serratia marcescens, Klebsiella pneumonia, Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pseudomonas auruginosa and Corynebacterium xerose. The gel is effective against: Streptococcus faecalis responsible for urinary infection. Ferro (2003) showed effective growth inhibition of Shigella flexneri and Streptococcus pyogenes responsible for gastroenteritis. Aloe-emodin in bitter has been shown to inhibit: growth of Helicobacter pylori, which is responsible for peptic ulcers (Wang 1998). Citrobacter, Enterobacter aerogenes, Serratia and Klebsiella that cause gastroenteritis. Proteus vulgaris an opportunistic pathogen of the urinary tract and Salmonella paratyphi causing fever. Antiviral: Aloe gel has been proven to be virucidal to: HIV-1+ patients showing increased numbers of white blood cells and improvement in symptoms (McDaniels 1990b). Herpes simplex infection with significant faster healing time and higher number of healed lesions compared to the control (Syed 1997). Aloe bitter was virucidal: by disrupting the coating of the herpes and influenza virus (Sydiskis 1991). Antifungal: Aloe gel is shown to be fungicidal to: Candida albicans responsible for yeast infections of the mucous membranes. Trichophyton spp. by A. ferox juice (Soeda 1966) responsible for infections such as athlete's foot and candidiasis (thrush).
Skin The skin is composed of polypeptide chains that form aggregates of collagen fibrils, which influences the swelling and water uptake by the skin. The diffusion of water through the skin is limited and controlled by the stratum corneum (skin surface) that is in equilibrium with the atmosphere and underlying tissue. Since aloe is approximately 99% water it penetrates through the surface of the skin (stratum corneum) to the vascular dermal area thus hydrating the skin. Concurrently, the gel forms a cover to prevent the escape of moisture in the skin. Aloe gel increases the penetration of the skin by water hydration, occlusiveness (closes passage) and by increasing compound solubility. Subsequently, Davis (1991) has demonstrated that aloe gel enhanced the penetration of hydrocortisone and adds to its biological activity. Concomitantly, aloe gel increased oxygen supply as a result of increased blood flow (Davis 1989) and stimulates fibroblast activity and collagen proliferation (Thompson 1991) essential for skin tissue regeneration. Subsequently aloe gel it is used extensively in cosmetics. Aloe gel reduces photo aging by restoring the activity of epidermal cells reduced by UV exposure. The gel increase soluble collagen levels and biosynthesis possibly through macrophage stimulation (Lindblad 1994) In a large clinical trial Syed (1996) studied the effect of an Aloe cream on psoriasis vulgaris. They found that the aloe cream cured 83.3% of the patients compared to 6.6% of the placebo group with a concomitant clearing of the psoriatic plaques. There were no adverse drug reactions or side effects. A study by Vardy (1999) has demonstrated the effectiveness of an aloe lotion for treating seborrheic dermatitis (excessive excretion of sebaceous glands, dandruff) when applied on the skin twice a day. External use: Allergic reactions are rare and there is no reported toxicity.
Internal use: Aloe juice: Aloe juice appears safe and there is no reported toxicity. The mucilage in the aloe juice may interfere with the absorption of other oral medications taken concurrently Aloe bitter: The anthraquinones in the aloe bitters can cause severe diarrhoea and intestinal cramping when overdosed. Chronic internal use of anthraquinones can lead to potassium loss, dehydration and intestinal dependence on laxatives. The aloe bitters may reduce absorption of drugs due to decreased bowel transit time, may increase potassium loss in patients taking corticosteroids or thiazide diuretics, and may potentiate digitalis and other cardiac glycosides due to low potassium levels. Aloe bitters is not recommended for people with intestinal obstruction, intestinal inflammation (eg. Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), appendicitis and abdominal pain of unknown origin. It is clinically proven that the use of anthranoid laxatives, even in the long term, does not cause cancer (Nusko 2000).
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Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, in what could turn out to be his last semi-annual congressional update, told a House panel yesterday that 5 percent unemployment is achievable.
Of course, he once pegged 6.5 percent as the rate at which he'd stop printing money.
While both 5 percent and 6.5 percent might be "achievable," they aren't likely anytime soon.
If an economic recovery does occur, this would cause more people to start looking for jobs. Once that happens, the BLS will start counting these job hunters as unemployed, and the jobless rate will automatically rise.
Bernanke, who is said to have one foot out the door, told the House panel that the Fed's bond purchases "are by no means on a preset course."
Which may mean that he realizes the economy now appears to be slowing from the very modest growth it had been showing at the end of last year and inflation is picking up.
Although Bernanke would like to taper off QE soon and have the Fed end money printing altogether next year, the weak economy isn't going to allow him to do so.
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