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"The reality is that the NHS is on the table for any trade deal with Trump after Brexit, putting US profits before UK patients" is Rosie Coopers' sound-bite.
And now Jeremy Corbyn says 451 pages of leaked documents from Whitehall were evidence that Boris Johnson was putting the NHS "up for sale" in post-Brexit trade talks with the US.
But writing today after combing through the documents, Victoria Hewson
lawyer and head of regulatory affairs at the Institute of Economic Affairs, explains that they prove nothing of the sort.
She writes "At a procedural level, Boris Johnson had nothing to do with these talks, which took place in 2017 and 2018 when Theresa May was Prime Minister. Nor were these formal negotiations at all. They were part of the preliminary scoping dialogue permitted while the UK is still an EU member state."
And regarding the fact that the documents show UK and US civil servants explaining their respective positions on complex matters like intellectual property rights (IPR), she observes
"Jeremy Corbyn is asking us to believe that the very fact that patents were discussed is evidence that the Conservatives are set on making changing to our laws that would strengthen patent protection afforded to pharmaceutical products and therefore keep the prices paid by the NHS for patented drugs higher for longer.
"Putting aside the question of why a British government would do such a thing (and the fact that trade agreements to which we are party through our EU membership include chapters on IPR, so discussing these matters is completely normal), in substance the UK team gave no indication at all that they would countenance adopting the US approach. Quite the reverse".
"It was made clear that the UK will remain part of the European Patent Convention, and at that time was also seeking associate membership of the European Medicines Agency. Remember, these documents reflect conversations held in the era of the Chequers Plan, which would have seen the UK align to EU regulations on goods, and the UK would have had had little flexibility to move in many of these matters anyway.
"It is unfortunate that these documents, marked "Official-Sensitive (UK eyes only)", have been leaked. No doubt the US negotiators have read the UK's internal commentary on the talks with interest, and will have questions to ask about security. But they offer a fascinating insight into the discussions that, even at a time when the UK was seeking to align with the EU in a 'common rule book', show a breadth of ambition and considerable commitment to the realisation of a Free Trade Agreement between the UK and the US.
"For those of us interested in trade policy, Mr Corbyn has done a great service in revealing the confidential content of these discussions. In the interests of integrity in political debate, however, and trust between allies at a vital time for this country, perhaps not so much".
Integrity in political debate? Now that would be news!


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After CBS fired network chief Les Moonves because of multiple allegations of sexual harassment, his wife Julie Chen has decided to leave The Talk — a show she had co-hosted since its premiere almost a decade ago. Chen said goodbye to viewers and her co-hosts in a video message that featured her big smile and friendly demeanor. But, insiders are claiming that Chen is actually a "boss from hell."
On a recent episode of his Straight Shuter Naughty But Nice podcast, Rob Shuter says that an insider told him that Chen's "nice girl" reputation was a sham, and now that CBS has fired Moonves, she no longer had any protection.
That's a wrap on #TheTalk for Julie Chen with an emotional sign off: "Right now I need to spend more time at home with my husband and my young son." https://t.co/ycMDFv77XS pic.twitter.com/AFqxcYMhzE
— E! News (@enews) September 18, 2018
Shuter claimed that Moonves created The Talk specifically for his wife, and that made Chen "untouchable" since she was "married to the boss." Chen could "get away with everything," says the insider, and she was desperate for attention. If a guest happened to give another host more attention than her, Chen would allegedly put an end to it in her own way.
"Guests backstage were told by producers to focus on Julie — everybody has to pay attention to Julie and not Sharon Osbourne," says the insider. "If they give Sharon too much attention, they won't be asked back because Julie is the one who runs the show."
Shuter's source also claimed that Chen wasn't shy about letting everyone know that she was sleeping with the man who signed their paychecks, and also shared a specific incident where Chen was furious when her script wasn't ready.
Chen allegedly threatened the executive producer in charge of the segment and said that she had made calls to her husband because of the late script.
Moonves was the CEO of CBS for decades before they fired him on September 9th after 12 women claimed he had sexually harassed them. He did admit that he acted inappropriately towards women years ago, but he says he never forced anyone into sexual acts.
Julie Chen is standing by her husband Les Moonves amid sexual misconduct allegations. https://t.co/K7shvmgFcQ pic.twitter.com/yfJLSHwVNS
— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) September 17, 2018
Chen has shared a statement in support of Moonves. And in her video message on The Talk this week, she said she was leaving the show, so she could spend more time with her husband and young son. However, she did not mention Moonves by name.
Before they played the video, one of the show's hosts said that Chen recorded it on the set of Big Brother, where she was working on this week's episode. The reality show's season finale is set to air later this month, and it isn't yet clear if Chen will be returning next season.
As for The Talk, CBS said in a statement that they had "tremendous appreciation" for Chen's dedication and passion for the show, as well as her role as an ambassador for CBS daytime. The network also said that they were grateful for Julie Chen's other contributions, and they respect her decision while wishing her the best.

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Are you tired all day? Is it difficult for you to complete tasks your peers seem to have no problems with? Are you fighting with weight issues? You should add some weight training to these workouts, so keep reading to learn how to start.
Vegetables are as important to building muscle as any other nutrient. Often, vegetables are overlooked in a weight training plan, in favor of the emphasis on proteins. There are many essential nutrients that can only be found in the vegetable family and not in carbs or protein. Veggies are also good sources of fiber. The more fiber you eat, the more benefit you will get from the protein in your diet.
To increase muscle mass in the most efficient way possible, you need to warm up before each and every workout. Stronger muscles will be more stressed and prone to injury. By warming up, you can prevent this injury. To warm up correctly, stretch or walk for approximately ten minutes before your workout, then start with a few short, light sets.
Always include three core exercises in your routines. These particular exercises are dead lifts, bench presses and squats. These exercises not only add muscles mass, but they improve your body's overall strength and conditioning. Vary these exercises regularly.
Make sure you are eating enough carbs to support your muscle-building program. Your body needs carbs to survive the grueling workouts to which you are subjecting it. Also, if you don't eat sufficient carbohydrates, your body will use protein as an alternative energy source. Having enough carbs will help your body function better and help get you through your workouts.
Yourself Rewards
Short term goals are a good motivator, especially if you give yourself rewards for achieving them. While truly building and maintaining muscle mass is a long-term achievement, motivation is key to staying on course. You may even give yourself rewards that are directly related to bodybuilding. For instance, reward yourself with a massage, it can improve blood flow and help your recovery.
Don't neglect carbs when trying to build muscle. Carbs provide fuel for your body, giving it the energy to complete your daily routine. The ratio of carbs you should be consuming each day is about two grams for every pound you weigh.
Imagine that you are larger than you really are. The way to do this is to specifically train your shoulders, upper back and torso. Bulking up this way makes your waist look smaller, and it can make you look larger overall.
Work opposing muscles at the same time by performing exercises that work the chest and back or quads and hamstrings. This way, one muscle can get a rest while you are working out the other. This will result in an increase in the intensity of your workouts, allowing you to be more effective in less time.
You life changes completely when you build muscle in your body. Getting stronger and fitter means higher energy levels, increased endurance and a more attractive body. It may be a lot more simple than you thought, so use what you have just been taught and create a regimen today.
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The victims who replied favourably to this offer were then invited to pay a series of different fees: advances on legal fees, court costs, payment of taxes on the amounts recovered as a result of the proceedings, etc. Despite the payments and the promises made by the law firms, the victims have never recovered the amounts invested.
These practices are characteristic of 'recovery room' fraud. We would like to recall that 'recovery room' fraud consists of contacting victims of an earlier fraud, unsolicited and often by telephone, to offer assistance in recovering the losses incurred. In spite of the promises made by the persons offering these services, the fees collected do not enable the victims to recover their losses, and hence the fees paid for the purpose are thus lost money. The FSMA published a warning against this type of fraud in March 2015.
In this case, among the dossiers of which the FSMA was informed, victims had previously made payments to the companies Friedman Global and Shanghai Derivatives Exchange (SHDEX), which no longer seem to be active. These companies approached the victim with proposed investments without holding an authorization as an investment firm. They are therefore not allowed to offer investment services in or from Belgium. According to the information available to the FSMA, this constitutes 'boiler room' fraud (for more information on this type of fraud, see our warning of 16 December 2015). These societies have also been the subject of a warning by the Finansinspektionen, the Swedish supervisory authority, published on 5 December 2012.
The Belgian victims were also approached by Caïs Capital LLC, which had put them in touch with the supposed law firm Cole & Rushton LLC.
The supposed law firm Cole & Rushton LLC uses the website www.ohioseclawyers.com. It also uses various accounts opened with banks based in the Philippines, respectively in the name of the following companies: RBCT Trading; PWL Trading; BNK Trading; East Tech Trad.; Nyt Trading; TAML Trading and Surekeep Marketing.
The supposed law firm Ernst & Taylor LLP uses the website www.laxsolicitors.com and claims to have its registered office in the United States (4311 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 701, Los Angeles, CA 90010). It also uses various accounts opened with banks based in the Philippines, in the names of the following companies respectively: CRE Group INC. (or C.R.E. Group INC) and Finsolved Management & Consultancy.
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Just off the top of our heads, some better things they could do with that money:
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Kyrgyz Election Updates 2009
Timur Toktonaliev
7 Oct 09
Monitors and opposition politicians claim serious irregularities marred July 23 poll.
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4 Aug 09
Rita Borbukeeva reports from the town of Balykchi, where opposition members are angry at the continuing detention of protesters over the conduct of the presidential election.
30 Jul 09
Immediately the July 23 presidential election was over, the main opposition challenger Almazbek Atambaev and fellow-candidate Jenishbek Nazaraliev contested the result.
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Opposition says election timing geared towards low turnout, making ballot-rigging easier.
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23 Jul 09
Authorities accused of using police to pressure opposition campaigners.
14 Jul 09
IWPR editor Aida Kasymalieva reviews the election news of the last week, and describes how a scheduled series of radio and TV debates have failed to materialise.
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Candidates in the forthcoming Kyrgyz presidential election are focusing on meeting potential voters rather than on media appearances.
14 Jul 09
Youth groups get round restrictions on freedom of assembly by staging flash mob actions ahead of the Kyrgyz presidential election.
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11 Jul 09
Informal survey suggests most people believe current president won't face serious challenge.
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Home ❯ News ❯ Winnipeg Casinos Bring More Canadians on Stage in July
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Casinos in Manitoba's capital and the largest city Winnipeg are about to offer their customers a 100% 'Made in Canada' repertoire.
Club Regent Events Centre is the place to be in July, with the series of shows featuring Canadian artists.
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The first in line is a rock band from Delta, British Columbia, called Theory of a Deadman, which will perform at Club Regent on July 7. Founded in 2001, the band achieved success outside of Canada, with five studio albums released so far and with the sixth one on its way later this year.
They received several awards for their work, including the Juno Awards in 2003, as the New Group of the Year, and the Western Canadian Music Awards in 2009.
July 27 is reserved for lots of laughter, with famous Canadian comedian, actor, television host and voice actor, Howie Mandel, hitting the stage at Club Regent. He is familiar as host of TV show Deal or No Deal and also as a judge on America's Got Talent, where he replaced David Hasselhoff. He started his career in the late 1970s, and even received a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The ticket prices start at $30 and will be available for purchase on Ticketmaster, starting from Thursday.
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But that's not all what Winnipeg Casinos have to offer. Club Regent and McPhillips Station will be open all night during weekends. The experiment with the working hours became a huge success, with significant boost in attendance and income, so the step to make this a permanent decision was a logical move.
A representative of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries stated the idea was received well not only by the customers, but also by the staff, since the longer working hours meant higher wages.


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Researchers had a major breakthrough when they used a newly made material of glass to transfer data at a much higher speed between computers. The glass material takes advantage of speed of light to transfer data. The newly developed technology will boost the data transfer rate; hence, will increase the computing power of a computer by solving the bottleneck problem due to low disk speed, claimed scientists from the University of Surrey, University of Cambridge and the University of Southampton who led to the discovery.
To develop the new material, researchers used amorphous chalcogenides, an age-old material that is used in construction of compact disks and DVD.
"The challenge is to find a single material that can effectively use and control light to carry information around a computer." said Richard Curry, project leader at the university. "Much like how the web uses light to deliver information, we want to use light to both deliver and process computer data,"
Present computer technology uses electrons to transmit and process data, but this revolutionary development will accelerate the data transmission and processing speed by an enormous margin. While implementing optical fiber scientists have used light for transmission of data over a long distance, but it is the first time that researchers have found success in transmitting data using light within a computer.
"This has eluded researchers for decades, but now we have now shown how a widely used glass can be manipulated to conduct negative electrons, as well as positive charges, creating what are known as 'pn-junction' devices." Curry added. "This should enable the material to act as a light source, a light guide and a light detector — something that can carry and interpret optical information."
The new technology could change whole computer industry and transform the computers of tomorrow. Computers will work at a much faster speed; robots will become smarter, in fact, we might get to see a robot that is as smart as depicted in several robot oriented movies including iRobot and Real Steel.
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Shades of different shades of blue, maroon and white blend seamlessly through this Native inspired throw. Cuddle under the soft, cotton-cashmere throw and you'll be cozy in no time!
That logo looks familiar. Where's it from?
The Zia logo is used by the state of New Mexico on both the flag and license plates.
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The symbol originated with the Indians of Zia Pueblo in ancient times. Its design reflects their tribal philosophy, with its wealth of pantheistic spiritualism teaching the basic harmony of all things in the universe.
Zia from the Spanish spelling of its Keresan name. The word "pueblo" comes from the Spanish for "village." It refers both to a certain style of Southwest Indian architecture, characterized by multistory, apartment-like buildings made of adobe and to the people themselves. Rio Grande pueblos are known as eastern Pueblos; Zuni, Hopi, and sometimes Acoma and Laguna are known as western Pueblos.


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The upcoming episodes of Zee TV's daily popular show Kumkum Bhagya will witness some high voltage drama.
It seems that Abhi's (Shabbir Ahluwalia) life might be in risk as a person will plant a bomb in his residence.
Shockingly it will likely be discovered that Aaliya (Shikha Singh) and Tanu (Leena Jumani) are not behind this dangerous assault.
Munni and Pragya (Sriti Jha) could be in state of shock to see Abhi's existence in risk.
If rumors are to be believed a brand new access has planted the bomb in Abhi's house to kill him.
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UK- Watson Wyatt is this week introducing a limited liability aspect to its partnership structure. At present partners' possessions, including houses, are liable if the consultancy is sued but will be exempt following the introduction of limited liability.
Watson Wyatt says that the growth of claims in all areas of professional services is a factor behind moving to a limited liability partnership (LLP) but it stresses it is not done as a means of shrugging off responsibility.
"The major difference between a partnership and a LLP is that instead of the partners entering into commitments, the LLP does. Instead of partners as individuals being exposed to claims, the LLP is liable. The entire business of the LLP remains at risk - it is simply partners' personal assets that have some protection," says a spokesman.
The UK government set up limited liability partnerships a few years ago and to date more than 500 limited liability partnerships have been formed, with accountants Ernst & Young being one of the first. Numerous firms are waiting to see the accounting implications are going to be but Watson Wyatt expects others to embrace this structure.
The news come as Watson Wyatt announced the appointment of a record twenty four new partners as of May. They are: Keith Ashton, Andrew Gilchrist, Gareth Oxtoby, Begoña Benito, Karel Goossens, Alan Rae, Mick Calvert, Noel Grant, Andrew Reid, Andrew Campbell, Sarah Heels, Johan Sidenmark, Mark Chaplin, Jonathan Howes, Neil Taverner, David Cross, Andrew Hunt, Susanne Weiss, Howard Dalton, Nobushi Mitsuishi, Neil Wharmby, Manuel de la Rosa, Michael Murphy and Peter Zanella.


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Even Alexis Sanchez was not enough tonight as Arsenal could only manage a draw at home against Southampton.
And with their direct rivals getting all three points, fans on Twitter were bitterly disappointed as the Gunners are caught by Tottenham Hotspur and drop to fourth place in the table.
Hopefully Spurs get champions league and we don't, then Wenger may get sacked #afc
— Matt Hawkins ッ (@Matty_Hawks) February 2, 2016
Not good enough #afc
— Michael Mulgrew (@MulgrewMichael) February 2, 2016
Just disgraceful... only Arsenal can throw away a league in the space of 4 games
— Daniel Campbell Lee (@Afc_Daniel_Afc) February 2, 2016
First time in seven years #AFC have gone three league games without a goal.
— Mark Bryans (@MarkyBryans) February 2, 2016
Spurs are better than Arsenal. Better team, better manager, better home fans. They deserve to finish above us. And will do. #AFC
— Jack Crutcher (@politicojac) February 2, 2016
There goes the league title. #afc #wengerout
— DeVont'a St. Pierre (@DisforDaniel6) February 2, 2016
This is a disgrace, could have played 2 hours wouldn't score. For me the title race is over. #afc
— germanGooner (@germanGooner) February 2, 2016
3 points from a possible 9 is not a championship winning form. Worrying times. #afc
— Abe Sanoe (@Absanoe1) February 2, 2016
Wenger out if we don't win the league, just saying
— Cech My 33 Vertebrae (@rizwaan_a) February 2, 2016
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The core of the problem is that your unconscious mind is repeating patterns of thinking that generate the fear… and now its time to change things up so those patterns don't run any more. Consciously, you know your apiphobia doesn't make logical sense. If it did everyone would have it. Yet the fear perseveres only because your subconscious has 'linked' the thought of bees to a bunch of strong negative feelings – which get brought up automatically every time.
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Unlike other solutions, we don't promise you a cure for your fear. The key to this program is knowing that you are the one who will be making the changes. We're going to walk you through the process that helps you re-program that tricky subconscious thinking.
The process educates you with exact steps on how you gain self-confidence, calm and happiness, as well as proven methods to overcome anger, sadness, fear, hurt, guilt and anxiety. You have dealt with these emotions haunting you long enough. It is time for you to stop that cycle of negative thoughts.
Apiphobia Risk Factors and Triggers
An really disturbing incident from the past, is often (though, not always) the root cause of Apiphobia. In some cases, the mind has seemingly, without basis, created the fear. By exposing the root cause, you will be able to remedy the problem by easily exchanging harmful triggers. People who are at the greatest risk include:
• People with a general tendency towards fear and anxiety
• People characterized as skittish, energetic, easily upset, nervous
• Someone who deals with adrenal insufficiency
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Indicators That You Need Assistance
You can use our two minute Apiphobia Online Test to determine the problem's severity, but it's really pretty simple: Now is the point in time to take control, if the fear is considerably taking over your life, in a negative way.
- At the mere mention of Bees, do you develop nausea?
- Does it automatically initiate sticky hands and a mouth that is made of cotton?
- Does your heart rate instantly sky-rocket?
- Do you feel as though you are unable to stand?
Those are just a few of the symptoms. Click here to see more symptoms of apiphobia.
Not only do we deal with the symptoms, we locate the foundation. Our goal is to have you get rid of the root cause of the fear.
Medications & Prescribed Drugs
We strongly believe that drugs are not a good solution for any Apiphobe, but you should always follow your physician's advice with regard to drugs/meds and Apiphobia. Pills might help you cope with your Apiphobia but only in the short term – they will not, in reality, help you eliminate it forever.
By the way – no one has ever developed a drug exclusively for Apiphobia – and with all the undetermined possible side effects, it is difficult to rationalize taking a prescription as the answer.
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Aside from students leaving for spring break and not returning to the classroom for a couple weeks or more, universities are trying to keep everything else moving forward as usual. There's no question the COVID-19 pandemic is a moving target and has administrators evaluating strategies daily.
In addition to classroom education, land-grant universities around the country are putting their heads together to find innovative ways to keep research and Extension programs rolling. [click here to read how universities have enacted on-campus policies]
"Our plan is to continue on with research uninterrupted," says Clint Rusk, head of the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University. "We've agreed to accept research funding from certain agencies, and we want to give them the best results possible."
Graduate students are an important part of the research enterprise for all universities and are expected to cover their research obligations.
Some undergraduate students at Penn State who have been working on the farms are asked to continue helping at the farms during this time. However, students who went back home for spring break will not be allowed back on the farms until students are allowed to return to campus for school, says Steve Loerch, senior associate dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State.
"From a research standpoint, we are still submitting grants, and our farms are functioning. We still need to get crops in the ground next month, and we need to care for the animals on our teaching and research farms," Loerch adds.
But one of the entities that's taking a hit is the college's iconic Berkey Creamery. As of Monday, it will be closed indefinitely.
"A large part of our business is providing dairy products to campus food service. Obviously, that situation has changed on campus," he says.
At Oklahoma State, their cattle sale scheduled for April 5 falls within the time period impacted by recent decisions regarding the halt of university activities. Because of this, the OSU Cowboy Classic cattle sale has been postponed indefinitely.
"We would prefer not to reschedule, but human safety comes first," Rusk says. "We pride ourselves in raising good livestock at Oklahoma State and believe our cattle will still be in high demand when our sale is rescheduled at a later date."
Emergency plans are in place at the universities and ready to go into action if they begin to see a rise in sick leave among farm workers, Loerch says. Maintaining essential personnel to care for animals is a high priority among all universities.
Will Extension programs suffer?
In addition to teaching and research challenges, Extension programs are taking a hit in some places and carrying on as normal in others depending on the state of COVID-19 in those areas.
"Extension efforts at Penn State have been compromised," Loerch says. "We have canceled all Extension meetings with attendance over 100. That's a lot of what we do. Those meetings will either move to online platforms or be postponed."
At Oklahoma State, they have not restricted travel within the state, yet. However, it is impacting Extension specialists' ability to speak at events throughout the country.
Meanwhile, at the University of Illinois, they're canceling Extension events with more than 50 people on campus and encouraging counties to follow CDC guidelines in their community. Leaders are working with their respective communities to decide how to manage events.
"The mechanism we're using to put [academic] courses online will become available to Extension to see if they can extend some of their programming that way. This is an important opportunity in lots of ways because if this works, it will expand the reach of Extension," says Kim Kidwell, dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois.
A major challenge in moving Extension programs online is access to internet in rural communities.
"Never in my career have I seen a moment where not having bandwidth to the last mile makes a bigger difference than it does today," Kidwell says. "If you don't have internet access, it's really going to restrict people's access to information. It's a big moment to realize that last mile matters more than we know, especially in moments of crisis when we're trying to communicate with people."
In this "new normal" for everyone, Kidwell doesn't think things will return to the way they were before based on the perspective of how we understand viruses moving through society, especially in a vector situation.
"It gives us an opportunity to look at delivery modalities in ways we haven't really thought of before, or we thought of, but we haven't wanted to activate. We get to activate now whether we like it or not," she says. "And the question is, what might be beneficial for how we expand access and bandwidth over time in the future? In some crazy way, that's an upside."
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Registrants for the Physician Leadership Development Conference:
With so many unknowns about the developing coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Physician Leadership Development Conference, scheduled for March 13 and 14.
Because of the limited testing capability for COVID-19 in Wisconsin over the past few weeks, there are still many unknowns – including how many people may be infected and whether community spread has already occurred in our state. What we do know is that patients in Wisconsin are best served if our nation-leading health care facilities are fully staffed and available to rapidly respond to any developments.
The health and safety of our members is paramount
as well as the health and safety of the patients they serve.
While this was a very difficult decision to reach, we believe it is the wise one considering the facts we know – and don't know – as of today.
You will receive a full refund for your conference registration fee. You will also be refunded for any lodging fees. You
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How to Paint a Motorcycle Rimby Contributor
When you buy a used motorcycle, you cant always choose every detail that comes with the deal. But why pass up a great deal when you could easily fix the small detail that turned you away in the first place? This article will explain how to re-paint the rims on your motorcycle efficiently.
Step 1
Remove the rims from your motorcycle and set aside. Prepare an area to paint the rims and set out your supplies so that they are in your reach.
Step 2
Use the paint brush to put on the aircraft stripper. Use a rag to wipe off the loosened layers of paint.
Step 3
Repeat step 2 until all paint is removed.
Step 4
Wipe the rim with a rag soaked in mineral spirits to remove any residue.
Step 5
Use the painter's tape to tape off any areas of the rim that you don't intend to paint.
Step 6
Use the easy spray rattle can of primer to spray a thin coat of paint on the entire surface of the rim. Leave to dry. Now use WET 1000 grit sandpaper to sand down any imperfections in the paint. Repeat with 1 more coat of primer and let dry. Use the sandpaper again until satisfied with product.
Step 7
Use the easy spray rattle can of colored paint on the entire surface of the rim until covered completely. Leave to dry. Use wet 1500 grit sandpaper to remove any bubbles in the first coat. Apply a second coat of color and let dry. Now use a wet 2000 grit sandpaper on second coat.
Step 8
Spray the clear coat onto the second coat of color and allow to dry. Use wet 2000 grit sandpaper on this coat and repeat this whole step 2 more times. Allow to dry. This will produce a shiny, smooth surface.
When the rims are dry, remove the painters tape and use a cloth and scratch removal wax to make the rim shiny and more protected. Replace the rims onto your motorcycle and enjoy as people stare while you ride by with your blindingly shiny rims!
- Just do it.
Items you will need
- paint tape
- wheel and rim paint in the color of your choice with easy spray head
- wheel and rim clear coat paint with easy spray head
- tools to remove rim
- an area in which to paint and allow the rim to dry unbothered
- paint brush
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HAT-tricks from Cameron Moag and Caolan McKeown helped FC Moylena to a comfortable victory over Seven Towers at the Forum.
Six up at the break, this really was a game of one half.
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CALCIVIS Completes Patient Recruitment of PMA Clinical Study Evaluating its Unique CALCIVIS® Imaging System
Jun 05, 2017, 04:00 ET
EDINBURGH, Scotland, June 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
CALCIVIS, a medical devices company focused on revolutionising the management of tooth decay and enabling preventive dentistry, announces that it has completed patient recruitment into its PMA clinical study assessing the safety and performance of a commercial version the CALCIVIS® imaging system for visualising active demineralisation on tooth surfaces. The study involved 111 patients across four general dental practices in Scotland. Edinburgh based dentist, Neil Shanks, is the study's principal investigator.
The primary endpoints of the study are to assess the safety and performance of the commercial CALCIVIS imaging system as measured by the agreement between the luminescent images and clinical assessment of caries lesion activity. The secondary endpoint is to assess the usefulness of CALCIVIS images as a communication tool between patient and dentist.
The study data will be used to support the planned US Premarket Approval (PMA) for the CALCIVIS® imaging system in the second half of 2017. The FDA has been consulted on the study design and statistical approach as part of the regulatory pre-submission process. The first data read-out from the study is expected next month.
Neil Shanks, principal investigator of the study, said: "I am pleased that we have completed this important clinical study with the CALCIVIS imaging system. This unique medical device, which allows the live visualisation of active tooth demineralisation, will help to establish a new standard of preventive care in dentistry by allowing dentists for the first time to identify active caries and erosion. It will also provide a clear explanation and justification of preventive management approaches to patients, helping to ensure their compliance."
Adam Christie, CEO of CALCIVIS, said: "The completion of the active phase of this study is a key corporate milestone for CALCIVIS as the resulting data will be a major component of our PMA filing to the FDA later this year. Gaining US approval is critical for us to maximise the commercial potential of the CALCIVIS imaging system which we believe will transform the management of enamel demineralisation associated with caries and erosion and support the wider adoption of preventive dentistry."
The CALCIVIS imaging system is a sophisticated medical device and consumable combination designed to transform the assessment and management of dental caries and other dental conditions. It involves a unique, proprietary bioluminescence approach combined with a specialised imaging device which allows accurate detection and visualisation of demineralisation. The resulting images provide a focus for discussion with patients and enable the development of a tailored, rational, evidence-based treatment in line with dental best practice. The CALCIVIS imaging system has gained a CE Mark in Europe and will be launched in the UK later this year.
About CALCIVIS
CALCIVIS is an innovative medical devices company focused on revolutionising the management of dental caries or 'tooth decay'. CALCIVIS brings together novel biotechnology approaches and world-class device development expertise and is at the forefront of applying biotechnology to dentistry.
The CALCIVIS imaging system will, for the first time, allow the real-time detection and visualisation of calcium ions released by demineralising caries lesions in routine dental practice.
CALCIVIS began operations in 2012 and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Company has been funded by Archangel Investors Limited and the Scottish Investment Bank, the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise. The Company has raised equity and grant funding totalling close to £8m since its inception.
CALCIVIS has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme and Innovate UK's Biomedical Catalyst.
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Would You Like to Better Engage and Retain High Performers?
Most companies need to engage and retain high performers to execute their growth strategies. Retaining high performers, also known as HiPos, and developing the right talent for the future is what talent management is all about. And to succeed at the talent game, you need to treat your high performers with care.
High performersare not "fragile" in the sense of easy to break. Rather, because they are critical to your business success, they deserve special attention and differentiated treatment.
Three Tips to Better Engage and Retain High Performers
And it's not all that complicated. It just takes some psychology…understanding what motivates high performers and what keeps HiPos challenged and committed. Here are three tips on how to retain high performers right where you need them.
1. Differentiate Employee Rewards and Recognition
First of all, high performers are just like the other performers on your team in this respect…they like to be fairly and proportionately recognized for their contributions. High performers are always striving to do better and take on greater challenges. Along the way, they are bound to fail here and there.
It makes it ever more important that, when they succeed or go above and beyond, you shower them with praise for a job well done. Just because, as a rule, they excel beyond expectations, they are not immune to a pat on the back. But be specific with your praise.
Generic praise will fall flat. Thank them for a specific job taken on and completed successfully. You will know you are on the right path when high performers know that if they contribute to the organization's success, they will be fairly and proportionately rewarded and recognized.
2. Treat Talent Like a Strategic Portfolio
High performers and strategic jobs create more value than low performers and transactional jobs. Because of this, smart companies manage talent like a strategic portfolio to create a competitive advantage through people.
Our organizational alignment research found that talent accounts for 29% of the difference between high and low performing organizations in terms of growth, profitability, customer retention, leadership effectiveness and employee engagement. You will know you are on the right path toward differentiated talent when everyone knows what constitutes high performance and your high performers receive the lion's share of the rewards on offer.
3. Ensure High Levels of Employee Development and Career Growth
Facilitate the learning and development of your high performers and help their careers to flourish. The worst situation for high performers is to feel stuck or stagnant in their job. HiPo's crave opportunity…to stretch, to risk, and to learn. They also strive to work with other like-minded high performers.
Keep an eye on opportunities for them to progress in their career. If they are not regularly challenged and learning, they will look elsewhere for the stimulation they need to keep engaged.
The Bottom Line
To better engage and retain high performers, treat your top talent differently. Give HiPos more opportunities to grow. Recognize their contributions and appreciate their unique qualities more often. They, and their higher levels of contribution, are worth it.
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- Disney reported first quarter 2018 earnings that beat Wall Street estimates.
- The company reported an adjusted $US1.89 earnings per share on $US15.35 billion in revenue.
- Watch Disney's stock price move in real time here.
Shares of Disney rose 2.32% after the company reported earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
The company reported an adjusted earnings of $US1.89 per share, beating expectations of $US1.61, and revenue of $US15.35 billion, falling short of an expected $US15.44 billion.
Out of 27 analysts polled by Bloomberg, 15 analysts rated Disney a "Buy," 10 analysts said it was a "Hold," and only two analysts rated the company a "Sell."
Wall Street has been optimistic about Disney's move to compete with Netflix by offering a video streaming service at a lower cost. Disney said in December that it plans to buy 21st Century Fox's film and TV assets for $US52.4 billion, which is subject to regulatory approval. A few months earlier, Disney bought the video-streaming company, BAMTech for $US1.58 billion.
Disney's stock was trading at $US107.13 per share, and it was down 6.66% for the year.
Here are the important figures from the earnings report:
Earnings Per Share: $US1.89 vs. an expected $US1.61
Revenue: $US15.35 billion vs. an expected $US15.44 billion
Operating Profit: $US900 million, vs. an expected $US699 million
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"Having a daughter does not make a decent man. Having a wife does not make a decent man. Treating people with dignity and respect makes a decent man." Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shortly before she died I was graced to be able to unconditionally apologise to my wife and soulmate for all the words I had said … Continue reading What does it mean to be a decent man?
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Feel the feeling of confidence
A natural, unforced confidence is the essential ingredient in all healthy relationships and all inner and outer achievement. In life few things are certain but one thing I do know for sure that you can tap into the source of natural self-confidence. When you do, you'll gain the ability to act and speak without knowing … Continue reading Feel the feeling of confidence
End the Suffering of Grief
Some people believe, and even teach, that "we cannot recover from grief but can only learn to live with it". This, in my experience and others I know, is utterly untrue. And a gross disservice to anyone struggling to come to terms with, and heal from, the grief that naturally arises from the death … Continue reading End the Suffering of Grief
Feel the Freedom of Emotional Intimacy
All negative emotions arise from a prior thought whose origins lay somewhere back in our past. But trying to "think our way out" of these powerful emotions never works. So instead of thinking, one of the most effective, albeit paradoxical, ways to release these feelings is to feel the feelings fully and completely. This … Continue reading Feel the Freedom of Emotional Intimacy
Create Your Life from Love
There are a number of principles, and a fundamental paradigm shift, that set the Assume the Change meditation apart from other manifestation processes. As far as I know it is unique. So, because the process is so different, I've written this Silent Wisdom post to give you a context for listening to the guided Assume … Continue reading Create Your Life from Love
The Power of Silence
Our ability to listen deeply to what other people say, and don't say, is incredibly important. The skill enables us to enjoy quality personal and professional relationships. And ... there is more we can listen to. I was walking in the forest close to my home when I stopped to listen deeply to the … Continue reading The Power of Silence
The Power of Questions in Conscious Conversations
A mindful healing conversation is a two-way relationship in which both people listen and, when appropriate, ask questions. A key difference between a healing conversation and an ordinary conversation is that we value our subjective intuitive insights, not only objective intellectual analysis. After all, the reality is that if all that was required to resolve your personal or professional problem was intellectual analysis, you would most likely have discovered and implemented that solution long ago ... Click the headline above to read the full article.
Heartful self-compassion
The way I see life is that we humans are rather like fish who live in an ocean. When the they are swimming around in the ocean, they probably don't think too much about it, it's just so obvious to them. Similarly, we have our existence in an ocean of consciousness whose very nature is … Continue reading Heartful self-compassion
A Great Love
How can a relationship weather the storms, even hurricanes, of conditioned thoughts and emotions that inevitably arise when two people come together in intimacy? The answer in my experience is unconditional Conscious Love. Nothing else has the power to take us through the emotional storms to the peace, joy and freedom that await us just … Continue reading A Great Love
What is a "Soulmate"?
When we're talking about soul, what do we actually mean by "soul"? To me, soul is consciousness, awareness, being, who we are, literally who we are in the truth and reality of the "IS-ness" of spiritual consciousness that is prior to and yet includes our human embodiment. This soul consciousness is timeless, formless, spaceless – … Continue reading What is a "Soulmate"?
Who am I to Write about Relationships?
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Eyes on SOPA/PIPA and the US Government
Though this post is hardly period-related, I thought I'd bring alight an internet concern that has plagued news headlines for the past while across the world. I'm sure some of you have guessed this is related to SOPA and PIPA legislation which is passing through congress in United States. As much as I am not exactly a "fan" of Americans to begin with, the actions of their chosen government promotes even more reason to hate their country. I'm not sure how far I stand on the "anti-American" scale and judging from many of my visitors probably being from the US, this is not going to be a very popular stance I'm taking, but since people have a right to enjoy/not read my blog, I allow myself to make a less-than-nice statement about the country which brought forth such a devastating blow to internet freedom.
For those who are aware of these legislation, you're probably also well aware some of the worlds biggest online presence websites such as Wikipedia, Boing Boing, WordPress, Reddit, Imgur, Mojang, and Tucows will be blacking out their sites on January 18th in opposition to these bills. Below is Wikipedia's letter to its' users on their intent to support the blackout and denounce the direction which the "industry" and American government wants.
You can read the original post here.
To: English Wikipedia Readers and Community
From: Sue Gardner, Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director
Date: January 16, 2012
Today, the Wikipedia community announced its decision to black out the English-language Wikipedia for 24 hours, worldwide, beginning at 05:00 UTC on Wednesday, January 18 (you can read the statement from the Wikimedia Foundation here). The blackout is a protest against proposed legislation in the United States – the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in the U.S. Senate – that, if passed, would seriously damage the free and open Internet, including Wikipedia.
This will be the first time the English Wikipedia has ever staged a public protest of this nature, and it's a decision that wasn't lightly made. Here's how it's been described by the three Wikipedia administrators who formally facilitated the community's discussion. From the public statement, signed by User:NuclearWarfare, User:Risker and User:Billinghurst:
- It is the opinion of the English Wikipedia community that both of these bills, if passed, would be devastating to the free and open web.
- Over the course of the past 72 hours, over 1800 Wikipedians have joined together to discuss proposed actions that the community might wish to take against SOPA and PIPA. This is by far the largest level of participation in a community discussion ever seen on Wikipedia, which illustrates the level of concern that Wikipedians feel about this proposed legislation. The overwhelming majority of participants support community action to encourage greater public action in response to these two bills. Of the proposals considered by Wikipedians, those that would result in a "blackout" of the English Wikipedia, in concert with similar blackouts on other websites opposed to SOPA and PIPA, received the strongest support.
- On careful review of this discussion, the closing administrators note the broad-based support for action from Wikipedians around the world, not just from within the United States. The primary objection to a global blackout came from those who preferred that the blackout be limited to readers from the United States, with the rest of the world seeing a simple banner notice instead. We also noted that roughly 55% of those supporting a blackout preferred that it be a global one, with many pointing to concerns about similar legislation in other nations.
In making this decision, Wikipedians will be criticized for seeming to abandon neutrality to take a political position. That's a real, legitimate issue. We want people to trust Wikipedia, not worry that it is trying to propagandize them.
But although Wikipedia's articles are neutral, its existence is not. As Wikimedia Foundation board member Kat Walsh wrote on one of our mailing lists recently,
- We depend on a legal infrastructure that makes it possible for us to operate. And we depend on a legal infrastructure that also allows other sites to host user-contributed material, both information and expression. For the most part, Wikimedia projects are organizing and summarizing and collecting the world's knowledge. We're putting it in context, and showing people how to make to sense of it.
- But that knowledge has to be published somewhere for anyone to find and use it. Where it can be censored without due process, it hurts the speaker, the public, and Wikimedia. Where you can only speak if you have sufficient resources to fight legal challenges, or if your views are pre-approved by someone who does, the same narrow set of ideas already popular will continue to be all anyone has meaningful access to.
The decision to shut down the English Wikipedia wasn't made by me; it was made by editors, through a consensus decision-making process. But I support it.
Like Kat and the rest of the Wikimedia Foundation Board, I have increasingly begun to think of Wikipedia's public voice, and the goodwill people have for Wikipedia, as a resource that wants to be used for the benefit of the public. Readers trust Wikipedia because they know that despite its faults, Wikipedia's heart is in the right place. It's not aiming to monetize their eyeballs or make them believe some particular thing, or sell them a product. Wikipedia has no hidden agenda: it just wants to be helpful.
That's less true of other sites. Most are commercially motivated: their purpose is to make money. That doesn't mean they don't have a desire to make the world a better place – many do! – but it does mean that their positions and actions need to be understood in the context of conflicting interests.
My hope is that when Wikipedia shuts down on January 18, people will understand that we're doing it for our readers. We support everyone's right to freedom of thought and freedom of expression. We think everyone should have access to educational material on a wide range of subjects, even if they can't pay for it. We believe in a free and open Internet where information can be shared without impediment. We believe that new proposed laws like SOPA and PIPA, and other similar laws under discussion inside and outside the United States, don't advance the interests of the general public. You can read a very good list of reasons to oppose SOPA and PIPA here, from the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Why is this a global action, rather than US-only? And why now, if some American legislators appear to be in tactical retreat on SOPA?
The reality is that we don't think SOPA is going away, and PIPA is still quite active. Moreover, SOPA and PIPA are just indicators of a much broader problem. All around the world, we're seeing the development of legislation intended to fight online piracy, and regulate the Internet in other ways, that hurt online freedoms. Our concern extends beyond SOPA and PIPA: they are just part of the problem. We want the Internet to remain free and open, everywhere, for everyone.
Make your voice heard!
On January 18, we hope you'll agree with us, and will do what you can to make your own voice heard.
Sue Gardner,
Executive Director, Wikimedia Foundation
It seems like America has too much time on their hands or perhaps, just want to find ways to mess with the world legal system (because really, why should other countries care or abide by your shitty laws?) or rob citizens of their money. I wonder how many people they hire to spin this to make it sound like it will "benefit the average person" rather than hinder. I think America right now needs some more natural disasters to deal with, because the government sure has a lot of petty time on their hands. Perhaps they need more terrorists attacking them or something similar to 9-11 to let them know people aren't happy with this. Whatever catastrophe's happen to the US in the near future, they're totally deserving of it. I'd be happy right now to wake up tomorrow morning and see not SOPA-related stuff on the news, but that perhaps that their country has been hit by cyber-criminals from China or a nuclear meltdown. In my prayers tonight, I will not be praying for a sound sleep, but in hopes that the US will be taught a lesson by the world not to try to break the world as much as it already is and perhaps concentrate on fixing the economy (by not robbing your citizens money due to "copyright" crimes) and creating a respectful country like it once was. I wasn't born hating Americans, in fact, Americans used to be who I considered to be Canada's greatest friend (beyond military and trade means), but that when I saw Americans in Canada, I'd be nice to them. Now when I see them on our highways, I try to run them off the road (especially if they're speeding/driving recklessly because they think as an American, they can ignore Canadian-law), when I see them at tourist locations, I give them no respect, when I see "bad things" happen to the US, in the back of my mind I'm grinning and thinking "those suckers deserve it." I loved Americans at one point in my life, but they have shown me too many times they're not worth respecting.
Yes, perhaps I'm petty as well, but so is the US when they come up with things that stop the world from advancing. Sooner or later, they'll turn into North Korea and China who monitor the breakfast you're eating in the morning to how many shits you take a day. Hey wait, aren't those countries the one that US detest the most for oppressing their citizens of free speech and uncensored internet connectivity? If the laws do get passed, US, you're welcome to govern stuff in your own shitty country, but don't impose laws on Canada and internationally where you don't own dick all. I need to see if I can find toilet paper with the US flag printed on it so I can wipe my ass after I take a rancid shit.
Fulfilling Sexual Needs "On The Rag"
Believe it or not, there are women who still have (or even heightened) sexual needs during their period. I'm a firm believer that as long as you're in the "mood" for sexual release, your period should not stand in the way. As I've mentioned many times, for women who suffer with cramps, orgasms have been a known form of cramp alleviation. Due to the nature of the contractions of vaginal muscles during orgasm, it helps loosen things up and sets off circulation of "happy hormones" which have a long-lasting effect. With my ex, after an orgasm, her cramps would go away for hours before they bothered her again. For many of my non-menstrual community members, many of you may be set off about pleasuring your female partner during her period. There are many non-penetrative or alternative methods to get her off, with some methods, not even requiring you to "get dirty" so to speak. It's kind of unfair to love her vagina every day of the month other than her period days. You should love it just as much, if not even more, when she's menstruating!
One of the things I'm told by menstruating women is that most of time, they have no mood to even be thinking about orgasming. Of course, these are all personal choices. However, for those who do have the mood, one of the spoiling factors may be the thought of making a mess. Sex/masturbation on your period won't exactly cause your period to stop (seems like most people think water-pressure stops your period in the pool), but it's a great way to treat your body right! I'm sure for many of us who are reading this, we know the wonders of an orgasm, so why not during your period too? Contractions during orgasm also forces menstrual flow from your cervix to come out quicker. Although I hear that it "makes periods shorter" I think I would rather safely say that it helps clean the uterus better but not necessarily whether it would make one's period shorter. Some women even experience better and stronger orgasms during their period, so who wouldn't want that?!
Here are some thoughts about "taking care of things yourself" which other women have shared with me that may be of interest:
- Masturbate in the shower with whatever preferred method, there's no mess to clean up as it goes all down the drain.
- Masturbate through your pad/panties for clitoral stimulation – whether by hand or using a toy – the pad will absorb both your flow and vaginal secretions. When you're done, you can just wrap and toss!
- If you use sex toys, it can keep your hands clean, but menstrual flow may still end up going down your leg or on the sheets. Make sure you clean your toy thoroughly after use!
- If you masturbate on a bed or like object, you can use new/old towels, bed spread or anything that will absorb any vaginal or menstrual flow from your "good" sheets/covers.
- You can masturbate with a tampon in as long as you are not using other objects to penetrate your vagina as that may cause discomfort and pain from forcing the tampon up.
- Masturbating with your fingers is perfectly acceptable as long as proper hygiene is adhered. Your menstrual flow and menstruating vagina is nothing to be ashamed of at all.
- If you're a bit concerned about menstrual flow on your fingers, you can put a condom over the finger(s) which you would insert
- Using menstrual cups or sponges is similar to the use of a tampon when masturbating. As advantageous as they are, care should be taken not to force the cup or sponge beyond what feels comfortable.
- Don't neglect other areas of your body, such as your nipples which may be more sensitive during your period. There are many erogenous zones of the female body such as behind the ears, neck and thighs.
Just before I continue onto the next section, I think some people feel that the "thought" of considering masturbation or sex during one's period is normal. I've read so many forum/question headers that have asked, "Is it normal to masturbate on my period?" – YES, YES it is! Masturbating ON or OFF your period is a healthy thing to do.
So have you ever considered sex on your (or your partner's) period? If so, many of the hints given above might be a good precursor when considering "sex on the rag". Let's take a look at some of the following thoughts that I have concerning sex when the river runs red:
- Oral and anal sex is an option for those who really don't enjoy menstrual sex.
- Mutual masturbation or foreplay can be a lead in to further sex or to enjoy a non-messy night.
- Use old sheets or covers on top of the bed/couch to prevent stains from menstrual flow, vaginal secretion or ejaculation.
- Care should be taken to remember to remove menstrual cups, sponges or tampons when penetrative sex is desired.
- Certain sexual positions may minimize "leakage" of menstrual flow if you're trying to keep things clean, experiment to find the most desirable one(s).
- Menstrual flow can act as a lubricant as well, so it might save you some money 😛
- Dental dams may be used for safe cunnilingus to prevent STD's or for those who'd rather just not have menstrual flow in their mouths while being able to continue to orally pleasure their partner.
- If you ejaculate into your partner during her period, she won't have to worry about taking care of residue semen as it will otherwise leak back onto her pad, tampon or other menstrual product.
Of course after all this is said, don't forget that safety is paramount. If there's any discomfort during menstrual sex, it should stop at once. Furthermore, menstrual fluid carries viruses just like other bodily fluids, therefore both partners should be aware of each others health statuses. Furthermore, sex during her period does not mean pregnancy isn't possible.
While I wouldn't claim this to be an exhaustive list, it will hopefully pave the way for you and your partner to talk about whether menstrual sex is right for you. If one partner is into it and the other not, perhaps some compromise can be made. If neither partner are interested, then perhaps it gives a future opportunity to explore that avenue. If both partners are interested, then great since you're probably well on your way already! Masturbation during one's period can bring a heightened experience of orgasms and sexual interest. It also allows an individual to be in touch with their body and to feel comfortable with the idea of menstruation and masturbation, neither of which need to be exclusive of each other. I can understand that women may experience discomfort, pain or perhaps even lack of libido during their periods and that's fine. I only hope to share with you my thoughts through experience and through anecdotes from others.
In a more roundabout way, the willingness to masturbate during one's period may assist them with being more period-positive or at the very least, body-positive! Every menstruator deserves to have their bodies respected and not only cast aside just because a bit of blood is coming out (and seriously, it really is just a bit). Speaking for myself, I can't deny my love for women (or well, womAn, but "women" in general) in their entirety, so it'd be very unfair to say, "Well I like your vagina only 20 or so days in a month, otherwise I don't want to go near it!" I know not everyone will agree with that, but everything is worth a try at least once (or at least things which are safe to do so). Menstrual masturbation or menstrual sex can help form even a stronger relationship between you, your body and your partner – and to enhance love for periods and the appreciation of menstruation!


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Mangaluru: Tribute to Legends musical programme will be held on May 29 at 5:45 pm at Town Hall, Mangaluru.
Dubai-based entrepreneur R Francis Fernandes is the Chief Guest and will inaugurate the event.
Celebrity film actress Poonam Dhillon will be the guest of honour.
Renowned singers like Srikanth, Anitha, ranjan, Shafi and Akhila will be performing yesteryears melodious Hindi hits sung by legends like Rafi, Kishore, Latha, Asha, Mukesh etc.
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Rahul promises Special Kisan Budget from next year
Congress President Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday that a Special Kisan Budget will be presented in Parliament next year if the party is voted to power in the ongoing general elections.
"There will be two budgets presented in Parliament from next year, one will be the national budget which is presented each year while the other budget will be the Special Kisan Budget which will be specifically for farmers," Gandhi said while addressing an election rally in Baneshwar Dham, Banswara.
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Outlining the Congress' credentials in this tribal land, Gandhi said: "We brought tribal bill, PESA law. However, Modi took away your 'jal', 'jungle', and 'zameen' (water, forest, land). Now, we promise to protect all of these three assets."
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Slip lanes: slipknot?
A spotter's guide to some common feature of our towns. Here: the "free left turn" or slip lane.
When we're driving we love 'em: the "free left turn" feels like a free pass. Don't have to queue with the straight-ahead traffic at the intersection, or suffer with those poor turning-right people. No, you have a slip lane: just whip your head to the right and be ready to accelerate – you can probably go, wheeee round the corner!
Here's some local examples.
But slip-lanes are pretty rough if you're there being anything other than in a car.
"Making it simpler for motorists"
Not being an engineer, I googled slip lanes. The following from NZTA's guidance on slip-lanes seems… a little bemusing. They say approvingly that one of the reasons you would want a slip-lane is:
Decision-making processes for motorists are generally simplified, resulting in a safer intersection layout.
This is some … ah… interesting causal logic implied here. It doesn't seem to stack up.
The following are some "anecdata" from my personal experience as a driver. (Note: I'm pretty average, so if someone can show I'm uniquely stupid that would be good news. I figure I'm pretty representative.)
When my driving environment is simplified I tend to pay less attention to the task of driving. I believe I can make decisions quicker, because everything's more straightforward.
The result: when turning left with a nice slip lane, I feel I needn't apply my whole brain to the situation. While turning I can keep holding my drink with one hand. While turning I can keep singing along to the stereo (and trying to remember the words). And while turning I'm also looking away from where I'm going: I'm checking right to see if I'm going to get a gap in the traffic oncoming from my right, because you bet I'm poised to gas it to get in ahead of them. Wheee!
What I'm not doing is paying so much attention to who or what might be just ahead of me in my lovely slip lane.
[Update: this kind of distraction is, depressingly, by far the norm. Check out the fascinating research on our driving minds from Burdett / Charlton & co at the University of Waikato]
"WHEEEE" for driving, "EWW, AARGH" for walking
Auckland traffic engineer Luke Christensen makes the point well :
Cars often signal late, or even not at all. It is very difficult for a pedestrian to judge if this car is going to turn into the slip lane, or keep going straight. "Couldn't the person walking just wait to cross" you might ask? Well they could, but on very busy road they could be waiting a long time, and it is very easy to misjudge when a car might be turning and when they might be going straight. So, it is very easy for a situation to occur where a small misjudgment by both the person walking and person driving could lead to serious injury or even death.
This type of situation makes what should be common everyday tasks like walking to school, the bus or the local shops very scary. For those with lower mobility, or with young children, these might amount to an impassable barrier. The result of this is that people are encouraged to use their cars for short local trips, or are not able to get to local destinations at all. This is unacceptable if we want to make our city streets safe to walk around, with the all the resultant health, community, environmental and traffic reduction benefits this brings.
(The Auzzies' rules, interestingly, say drivers have to give way to people walking when using a slip lane. I wonder, is that going well for them? A Victoria Walks legal beagle unwittingly answers that question: Yeah nah.)
And it's not just impeded, more stressful walking.
This below is what you say you're happy to have more of, when you make it easier for people driving to pay less attention turning:
So why do we build such dangerous things in towns?
Strong Towns' Stephen Lee Davis sums it up:
It's important to remember that slip lanes were created to solve one specific set of problems: vehicle speed and delay.
They were borne of the simple realization by traffic engineers that cars turning [left]—even on a green light—can produce dreaded congestion because slowing down to a safe turning speed can delay traffic travelling straight. So to solve this one problem, they started adding lanes that allow traffic to make [left] turns without being required to slow or come to a stop, often accompanied with an additional lane on the approach or the exit.(left/rights swapped for NZ context):
Are we just blithely ignorant?
Well, no. Slip-lanes are fine in motorway environments where everyone's in a car. (And as long as those existing the motorway on a lovely sweeping slip-lane slow down to a survivable speed for the local streets and local activities they pop out into.)
But slip lanes are definitely dangerous in busy urban environments where we really should be prioritising people-movement over vehicle speeds.
Oddly, we seem happy to downplay the downsides or just keep doing 'em anyway.
The official guidance says "While some pedestrians voice reservations about slip lanes, they do remove the conflict that occurs when left turners and parallel pedestrians proceed together" and then a mere 50 words later, "Poorly designed slip lanes can lead to: [first of several bullet points] poor intervisibility between pedestrians and left turners, if the [pedestrian] crossing position is too far around the corner".
Translated: "In a perfect world, slip lanes would be well designed" and would cause less harm….
Sorry but so many of them are poorly designed, especially on intersections with "arterial" roads like the below. (And, let's note, any major "arterial" people propose to put through your town to "fix the traffic", because the designer will prioritise traffic flow over your safety walking and not want people driving to slow down around that corner. Sound familiar from any local politicians lately?)
The official guidance here and the US provides lots of ways to reduce the inherent danger to humans that sliplanes create.
But why not just get rid of them in busy urban areas?
Auckland is steadily getting rid of them in places people should be comfortable getting around as "fresh (not canned) humans", and so are lots of other towns. There are some nifty retrofits being used, quite cheaply – see Strong Towns. And here's an intersection on a big arterial – Beach Road in Auckland.
If you need any more convincing, this excellent thread from Transportation for America sums it up in one of their themed social media campaigns.
So… in places where there's more value to everyone from freer and more comfortable walking, scooting, cycling…
Death to the sliplanes so there's less deathliness from them!
Banner gif credit: Strong Towns
Auckland slip lane and Beach Road photos: Luke Christensen


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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
WW: Female Panda Bear
Labels: photo, wordless wednesday
3 comments:
- Unknown said...
what a great shot? was this at the DC zoo?
- October 24, 2007 at 3:08 PM
- MetaMommy said...
It was actually at the Panda breeding center in Chengdu, China. One of the few shots from an otherwise uncooperative panda. As a woman, I can appreciate her right to be moody :-)
- October 24, 2007 at 8:32 PM
- Cynthia said...
That is so cool. What a great shot you took of her!
- October 25, 2007 at 5:57 AM
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