Guidelines for treatment of back pain
Monday 29 July 2013 5:40PM (view full episode)
In 2004 the NHMRC published guidelines for the best management of acute musculoskeletal pain. Researchers in Melbourne looked particularly at the guidelines for back pain and found that GPs weren't always following these evidence-based clinical practices guidelines.
Norman Swan: Let's take one common condition that most of us will suffer from at some time in our lives: acute low back pain. It's painful, it's disabling and anxiety provoking.
Tens of millions of dollars are wasted on useless tests for low back pain and far more on incorrect advice. So how to get doctors to look after your bad back and mine according to the best evidence?
That's what Simon French has been trying to do. He's an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne's School of Health Sciences.
Simon French: The National Health and Medical Research Council developed a guideline about the best management of acute low back pain. With this particular study we were focusing just on run-of-the-mill, standard, non-specific back pain.
Norman Swan: So there's this guideline out there which is according to the best evidence, this is what GPs should be doing. What was the gap?
Simon French: The problem is that the care is not necessarily ideal, this has been shown in different primary care settings across different countries, and particularly in Australia as well. The main recommendations out of the guideline, that when you have this acute non-specific back pain that you shouldn't receive an x-ray because it is not necessary and it can cause harm, and also you are given advice to stay active, within the limits of your pain. The problem is that the data shows that people were not receiving the best possible care.
In Australia a recent study that was done by Chris Maher who's a world leading low back pain expert in Australia, his group at the George Institute in Sydney and University of Sydney have shown that only about 20% were being told to stay active, and about a quarter were getting an x-ray. A much lower percentage of people who have back pain should be getting an x-ray. So there was an overuse of x-ray and an under-use of giving advice to stay active.
Norman Swan: So you essentially found what everybody else has found with clinical guidelines is that doctors don't follow them.
Simon French: That's one way to look at it…
Norman Swan: What is the other way?
Simon French: The other way is that this is a systematic problem throughout the entire healthcare system.
Norman Swan: Doctors don't follow guidelines.
Simon French: Doctors don't follow guidelines…
Norman Swan: Nor do nurses, nor do physiotherapists. Basically we've got a problem where you've got all these worthy people putting together the best evidence and they just sit there holding doors open.
Simon French: That's correct. Across lots of healthcare systems, healthcare settings in different countries, whatever health condition you are looking at, if you examine it closely, lots of people are not receiving the best possible care. And I guess that's where we come to this study, we looked in a systematic way about what were the problems, why wasn't this guideline being implemented in practice? What were the problems that GPs were facing that were stopping them from implementing this evidence into practice?
Norman Swan: What did you find?
Simon French: Lack of time, lack of resources. In the case of x-rays there was pressure from patients. Patients expect an x-ray. And GPs didn't necessarily have the confidence and the skills to overcome that pressure.
Norman Swan: So what did you do?
Simon French: We developed these two very interactive face-to-face workshops where GPs came to try and help them to overcome these problems. So the workshop was six hours duration. The first three hours we spent on the x-ray issue, and the second three hours we spent on giving advice to stay active.
Norman Swan: That's a hell of whack of time for something that's pretty simple; don't do x-rays and tell them to get up off their bum.
Simon French: That's true. It seems so simple when you put it in that language, however in the complexity of an interaction, every patient who comes through the door has got different circumstances or…
Norman Swan: So were you giving them things like scripts; here's how to actually communicate this message. That was the sort of communication skills build-up?
Simon French: That's right, we focused more on the personal interaction between the GP and his patient.
Norman Swan: And it didn't work?
Simon French: It worked a little bit.
Norman Swan: So you haven't totally wasted two years of your life, but…
Simon French: Believe me, it took more than two years, Norman.
Norman Swan: So reflecting on the last two or three years of your life, Simon, how would you do it differently? This is huge. I mean, you've asked GPs to take six hours out of their life to come in and train on albeit a big problem in clinical care, but there are thousands of things that GPs do every day which have a much higher level of complexity than dealing with lower back pain where they've got to make a diagnosis and get to the bottom of it. General practice is far more challenging than most other specialties because you have to take anything that comes in the door. There isn't enough time in life to do six-hour workshops on the 3,000 things that a GP has got to do.
Simon French: That's absolutely correct. So we need are system changes in order for GPs and other healthcare practitioners to implement evidence into practice more efficiently. Certainly going down this path of having an intense educational process and possibly other types of interventions for every individual guideline and every single recommendation is in the long-term obviously not feasible. I guess what our work contributes is that we can make some small changes with this type of intervention, but we can't make significant changes which is going to improve patient outcome. So looking more broadly at the way the system operates, the way that GPs and other health practitioners can access evidence and implement that into patients in their daily care.
Norman Swan: What about ignoring the GP altogether and just telling the patients?
Simon French: Yes, that has been tried in Australia recently successfully. Back in the late '90s there was a media campaign that was conducted and evaluated by Professor Rachelle Buchbinder. These were media messaged adverts that were on TV and on radio where personalities including people like Merv Hughes the cricketer doing exercises for his back and trying to get people, again, back to work as soon as possible. And there were some promising results. The problem with that work is that it has been replicated in other countries and unfortunately the same results haven't been shown. So again, it's an area of work that could be explored further, but again, at this point in time there are still problems in the healthcare system that we need to deal with.
Norman Swan: So Simon, for the very patient Radio National listener who has got through this and with great sympathy for you, for this research, what is the bottom line in terms of the latest advice on back pain?
Simon French: There has been a lot of research conducted into back pain. There are over 2,500 controlled trials, so they are the best type of research to do for treatments for back pain. There are lots of Cochrane systematic reviews, which are again very high quality ways of looking at evidence, and then multiple national clinical practice guidelines that have been developed in this area. And the general agreement about the best practice for recent onset low back pain is avoidance of imaging in the first instance, reassurance in the form of getting advice about how this condition is expected to play out, which is positive, it means that a lot of the times it will improve very quickly, getting advice to stay active, including returning to your normal activities, including work, as quickly as possible, avoiding bed rest. That has been a problem in the past. It's not such a problem these days. And in general practice the use of first-line medications like pain relief in the form of paracetamol or commonly Panadol, and progressing to non-steroid anti-inflammatories if that's necessary. And then some more controversial but in some guidelines it recommends spinal manipulation that can be given by different health practitioners.
Norman Swan: Thanks very much Simon.
Simon French: Thank you Norman.
Norman Swan: Do you think he really meant that thank you?
Simon French is an NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne's School of Health Sciences.
Dr Simon French
NHMRC Early Career Research Fellow
School of Health Science
University of Melbourne
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Java vs. Python: fetching URLs
Here we go, another Java vs. Python comparison (I just can't help myself). This time it's about standard library usefulness in doing certain tasks. Fetching the contents of a URL should be a trivial one, but in Java, it's not. Especially if the contents of that URL are gzipped and use a nice charset such as UTF-8.
URL url = new URL(""); URLConnection conn = url.openConnection(); conn.connect(); InputStream in; if (conn.getContentEncoding().equals("gzip")) { in = new GZIPInputStream(conn.getInputStream()); } else { in = conn.getInputStream(); } String charset = conn.getContentType(); BufferedReader reader; if (charset.indexOf("charset=")!= -1) { charset = charset.substring(charset.indexOf("charset=") + 8); reader = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(in, charset)); } else { charset = null; reader = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(in)); } StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder(); String line = reader.readLine(); while (line!= null) { builder.append(line + '\n'); line = reader.readLine(); } String content = builder.toString(); // FINALLY!
At first I though yeah, well, Java is probably older and wasn't designed to do such things very often. I was wrong. Java appeared in 1995, Python in 1991.
 1. In retrospect, Java was heavy in implementation from other languages and Python was probably wasn't too mature for such a vast library. You can't treat programming languages like children who study right when they're born. I doubt python at the time had a function for fetching URL content, let alone popular usage of the HTTP header content type gzip.
 2. I would think that the underlying python code does something similar. I could easily wrap the java code in a function.


Quick Answer: What Colour Is Snake Poop?
What do snake feces look like?
Snakes will have a fur, teeth, nails, and bones in their feces.
It will be wet and soft.
Unlike a bird's droppings, snake poo will not have the look of a splatter.
Despite the significance of the white excrement, it can be very difficult to find and identify snake poo..
How often does a snake poop?
Poop consists of everything that couldn't, for whatever reason, be extracted. Rat snakes defecate approximately every two days; bush vipers defecate every 3-7 days. A good rule of thumb is that if a snake eats frequently, it will defecate frequently. If a snake eats infrequently, it will defecate infrequently.
Can you smell a snake?
The smells are often reminiscent of those of rotting animal carcasses. They generally depend on the specific variety of snake, however. Garter snakes (genus Thamnophis) emit odors that are overwhelmingly cloying. Rattlesnakes (genera Sistrurus and Crotalus) emit odors that are intensely musky and strong.
What snake smells like rotten eggs?
Snake musk can smell as bad as that of a skunk. Different snake species produce different smells. Most people describe snake musk as smelling like rotten eggs, or more generally, a really foul smell. The northern water snake, for example, is famed for having a particularly potent form of musk.
What color is a fart?
Originally Answered: Does a fart have a color? Yes. Smell can remind you of certain memories of other things. Some farts are definitely brown, while others are green, and few are yellow.
Can you smell a snake in your house?
Signs of Snakes in Your Home However, there are some signs you can look for around your house: … Slither tracks: If you're inspecting a dusty area or crawlspace, you might notice tracks that indicate where a snake has come by. Odor: A lot of snakes have a very distinctive smell.
Do snakes poop?
Snakes poop through their Cloaca, in less technical terms this is the bum, the poo. Since male and female snakes' sexual organs are internal, the poo and wee comes from the same area. As snakes digest their food whole, this takes much longer to breakdown with stomach acids. … And the uric acid which is the snake's urine.
What color is ball python poop?
A healthy ball python will produce feces that is light brown to black in color. If you are feeding rodents, you should expect to see some hair in the feces, since hair does not break down easily in the digestive tract.
Do snakes fart?
And Rabaiotti did find that fart answer for her brother: yes, snakes fart, too. Sonoran Coral Snakes that live across the Southwestern United States and Mexico use their farts as a defense mechanism, sucking air into their "butt" (it's actually called a cloaca) and then pushing it back out to keep predators away.
Why does snake poop smell so bad?
Some snakes have much smellier poop than others. A snake's poop can also smell worse than usual if it has a gut problem, such as an infection. Normally, you won't notice a smell until you open your snake's tank. You may also notice large whitish or yellowish lumps in your snake's enclosure.
Can snakes show love?
Snakes don't have the intellectual capacity to feel human emotions like love or affection. So no, they can't feel affection for you. They can, however, feel an affinity for you as a non-threatening creature that cares for it. … Snakes make amazing pets, even if they don't feel affection the same way humans do.
What animal Cannot fart?
How do snakes get pregnant?
A females cloaca is shallow. The first snake to successfully wrap his tail around the female and meet at the right point for intercourse to occur gets to mate. Male snakes have a pair of sex organs called hemipenis and these extend and release the sperm into the female snake.
How can you keep snakes away?
Home Remedies to Keep Snakes Away:Eliminate Food Supplies. Snakes are often found in areas where rodents are present as this is one of their primary food sources. … Eliminate Hiding Places. … Change Up Your Landscaping. … Use Natural Predators. … Smoke Them Out. … Utilize Natural Products.
Why does my snake keep pooping on me?
Some snakes do this to deter anyone from picking them up. My young Cal King for instance does the same thing (plus tail rattling). Just be mindful of when they last ate and keep handling them. If they poo on you then clean it up but don't put the snake back.


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Definition of enemy :
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Introduction In order to meet society's increasing need for information on geo-environmental matters, the Emilia-Romagna Geological Survey (Servizio Geologico, Sismico e dei Suoli - SGSS) has launched a comprehensive outreach programme to share the knowledge base it has built up in the field of Earth Sciences.
Outreach programme This programme is addressed to both public administration technicians and professionals, focusing on the use of geological and soil maps, geothematic maps and their applications. Furthermore, the SGSS strives to educate the public at large through its website _URL_ and other media like: maps of geo-environmental itineraries, documentaries, educational CDs, exhibitions and the publication of books and information leaflets. With these initiatives, the priority is to understand how to explain the basic concepts of geoscience to the general public. Firstly, the SGSS worked to make geo-information available to the public through an attractive format and language that is easy to understand. To achieve this goal, the SGSS created a working group (comprising geologists, graphic artists, educators) to find a communication strategy for each kind of end-user (school children, citizens, tourists, politicians, etc.). Secondly, we considered how people can experience the basic concepts of geoscience in their own lives. Our experience has demonstrated that landscape is a powerful tool for the dissemination of geoscientific information to the general public. Geological heritage is the basic element of the landscape and it often has strong links with other elements of the territory like history, environmental aspects, gastronomy, folklore, etc. For this reason, SGSS decided to strengthen the territorial dimension of the outreach programme, linking it to the census of the Emilia-Romagna geological heritage. The census is a scientific project that has been carried out using data collected from over more than 25 years of regional geological mapping (1:10.000 to 1:25.000 scale). A digital database stores all the information about the "regional sites of geological interest" facilitating the production of innovative geological maps and other products. The "Emilia-Romagna Geological Landscape Map", 1:250.000 scale, is an example of our approach for popularising geoscience. This map emphasizes the relationship between geology and landscape, showing how different rocks produce different features and different behaviour of the territory. The map shows the basic concepts of geoscience by looking at the landscape we see in front of us every day.
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Measurement of porphyrins and porphyrin precursors in blood, urine and faeces are the main tests for assessing patients with symptoms that may be caused by porphyria. Measurement of enzyme activities in cells and DNA testing for mutations are most useful for assessing people who may be affected but do not currently have symptoms and close relatives of affected persons.
- Measurement of porphobilinogen or PBG in urine is the most important test for diagnosing an acute neurological porphyria.
- Measurement of porphyrins in urine, faeces, red blood cells and blood plasma are used to differentiate the various types of porphyrias that may have the same symptoms.
- Measurement of enzyme activity in red blood cells may be used to identify relatives of persons with AIP who also are potentially affected.
- Identification of specific mutations in genes (DNA testing) is used to identify potentially affected persons and is available through Porphyria Specialist Laboratories (see the list for links at the end of this article).


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tDap Boosters for Parents
Family is an important subject in any health related campaign. tDap is a crucial vaccine for children, but parents should be aware that they should get a vaccine booster to further protect their children. Pertussis is most commonly contracted from a family member who lives in the same house and is deadly to infants.
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This founding father lost his 4 year old son, Francis Franklin, to smallpox. This loss in his life led him to be an advocate for inoculation in the early US.
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The centerpiece of the campaign is a Franklin Exhibit on how vaccines work. Since the campaign theme is scientific literacy, it makes sense to have a public venue for education and interaction.
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6 of the Most Common Masturbation Myths, Debunked by a Urologist
No, you won't go blind.
Masturbating not only feels good, but has been linked to all kinds of health benefits, from elevating your mood to helping you sleep better. More recently, it's even had a part to play in public health during the pandemic: last year, the state of New York issued official advice urging people to stay home and practice self-love as a way of limiting the spread of Covid.
But there remain several myths surrounding masturbation which suggest masturbating might actually be bad for you. In a new video, urologist and YouTuber Rena Malik, MD addresses six of the most prevalent medical misconceptions when it comes to self-pleasure, starting with an age-old adage:
Masturbation will make you go blind
"If almost 90 percent of the population is masturbating, well then we'd have a lot of blind people, and a lot of hairy palms," says Malik. "A lot of this is perpetuated by thought leaders who believe that masturbation is sinful... While I'm not here to judge anyone's religious convictions, these myths are just not true."
Masturbation will ruin your erections
"Masturbation, when leading to orgasm, actually causes contraction of the pelvic floor muscles, and these muscles are super important for having orgasms, and also being able to experience pleasure," says Malik. "So when you're actively exercising those muscles, you will have better orgasms and probably a better sex life."
She does acknowledge, however, that since porn became more easily accessible online, there has been a correlated increase in erectile dysfunction in young men. This is possibly due to the fact that porn can create unrealistic expectations of what sex is like, and desensitize consumers to sexual stimulation. This in turn can create a kind of "performance anxiety" in real-life sexual encounters.
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Another reason why masturbating might be linked to sexual dysfunction, she adds, goes back to religious beliefs. If a person masturbates and feels guilt or shame afterwards, this can have a physiological effect. In this case, Malik recommends speaking with a sex therapist to address those underlying feelings of guilt.
Masturbating too much reduces your sensitivity
This is not strictly true, although there are instances where, when somebody tends to masturbate the same way, the body can get used to a particular sensation. Applying a different kind of stimulation, then, could possibly make reaching orgasm more difficult. Malik advises changing up the pressure and motion you are using.
You shouldn't masturbate too much
This is not the case for most people, says Malik, and there are even specific cases where a doctor might recommend masturbating as a form of stress or pain relief, especially in patients with chronic pain conditions.
But there are rare exceptions, she adds, where regular masturbation can encroach on your everyday life: "If you find that you have a strong compulsion to masturbate that you can't ignore, or you're skipping out on normal activities or being intimate with your partner just to masturbate, these are signs that you're masturbating to frequently."
Masturbating means you have a bad relationship
"Many people in partnered relationships masturbate seperately," says Malik. "This is not a reflection of the amount of love your partner has for you, or vice-versa. This is an activity that may actually improve your sex life overall."
Masturbation lowers testosterone
As far back in history as Ancient Greece, athletes would abstain from sex or masturbation in order to be stronger or more aggressive in competition. And while sexual frustration may certainly be a factor in this practice still being followed by some people today, it has nothing to do with the idea that masturbation depletes the body of testosterone.
There is simply no medical data out there to back up this claim, says Malik. In fact, masturbating can actually cause testosterone levels to rise. Then, following orgasm, the testosterone simply goes back down to a normal level.
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Africa has immense natural resources and yet it is industrially the most backward continent because of following reasons.
*The continent Africa lack good institutions and schools and all people are not well educated and have not proper knowledge of natural resources utilization.
*There is lack of human resources.
*Frequent civil wars take place in Africa which leads to loss of resources and it also cause mass scale corruption in the government and hinders the growth of country.
*Foreign rule over African countries and use their resources for their own benefits rather than developing industries.
*There is lack of technology. The exploration and extraction of natural resources could not be possible without technology.
*Africa has indigenous and numerous resources but it is poorly distributed among people and states in those countries. Wealth distribution is an issue which make it industrially backward and poor country.
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Tuna, Albacore – US pole & troll (Bin'naga maguro)
Albacore tuna are a migratory, schooling fish with a high reproductive rate. Although the status of the population is uncertain, scientists recommend that fishing efforts remain stable or be reduced to maintain long-term abundance.
Agencies that manage albacore fisheries have capped fishing efforts. Pole and troll fishing for albacore cause no habitat damage and result in a relatively small amount of bycatch.


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E. Cobham Brewer _PHONE_. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
consists of a stone so enclosed as to form a chair.
It was probably the stone on which the kings of Ireland were inaugurated on the hill of Tara. It was removed by Fergus, son of Eric, to Argyleshire, and thence by King Kenneth (in the ninth century) to Scone, where it was enclosed in a wooden chair. Edward I. transferred it to Westminster.
The monkish legend says that it was the very stone which formed Jacobs pillow.
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Rain this week has improved rangeland for cattle grazing in Central and Southern California. Dry conditions forced some ranchers to haul both feed and water to their animals. The rain varied in amounts, but most ranches received enough moisture to stimulate grass growth. With additional rain in the forecast for later this week, ranchers are relaxing a little as they know their animals should have more food available from revived pastures.
Wheat farmers who have been waiting for rain in Southern California say the recent storms came too late to save their entire crop. Farms in the region depend on rain, rather than irrigation, to nourish their wheat. Extremely warm temperatures in February and a lack of rain dried out about half the crop. However, the "dryland" farmers hope this week's rain may provide enough moisture to germinate seed for later plantings.
Artichoke harvest continues at its early pace. The main growing region around Castroville escaped heavy rain and the plants continue to produce the tasty thistle in abundance. But, marketers suggest that consumers take advantage of the heavy volume while it lasts. The California Artichoke Commission says the peak harvest may taper off as soon as mid-April or around Easter. Usually, the peak spring production continues until mid-May.
Researchers have found that a lack of proper nutrients causes insects such as Mormon crickets to migrate in swarms. When the researchers placed Petri dishes containing diets high in protein and salt, many of the crickets ceased moving to get to the food. Scientists plan to use their findings to develop control measures to keep the insects from destroying crops and garden plants. Swarms of the insects have been measured up to six miles in length.Top


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Welcome to ReDeadstock SoleClear. This is where we're going to show you how to use this amazing product to reverse the oxidation process (yellowed soles). Check out the video below, and read the steps/tips that follow.
Make sure your sneakers are clean first
Step 1: Tape off areas that do not require deoxidation.
Step 2: Apply SoleClear from the applicator bottle to the soles.
Step 3: Brush the solution evenly so that it does not drip. (Make sure the area you want deoxidized is cover. Be generous with the solution).
Step 4. Use plastic wrap to cover the area covered with SoleClear.
Step 5. Place sneakers under the sun.
Step 6. Check them frequently to make sure they do not get too hot! Heat causes sole separation. Optimal conditions are on cold sunny days.
Step 7. Take sneakers out of the sun to allow for cooling (if necessary).
Step 8. Repeat steps 1-8 until desired results are achieved.
Always keep these tips in mind when using ReDeadstock SoleClear
- This solution contains peroxides, which are harmful to the skin. Always use gloves and protective eyewear when handling. If you happen to get any on your skin, rinse with room temperature water immediately for at least 2 minutes. This will dilute the solution. Consult a physician if necessary.
- Make sure you do NOT overexpose your sneakers to UV light. This will result in your soles losing grip. We do not recommend the indoor UV light method when using SoleClear for this reason.
- Do NOT let your shoes get too hot. This will cause the glue in your sneakers to melt. Once glue melts, anything held together by glue will separate (think sole separation). Check them frequently and keep them cool.
- How do you keep the sneakers cool? We recommend facing a fan at the sneakers. This keeps them from getting too hot, and will allow you to keep them under the sun for an extended period of time. Another great tip to leave the sneakers facing the sun inside a window. You can use the fan indoors this way, and it may be much cooler in the house. You still want to check the sneakers frequently in case they fall over, or if the fan shuts off for any reason.
- Oxidized/yellowed soles can only reverse so much in some situations. We'll show you some examples here so that you can set your expectation levels. Refer to our case studies as well as they are excellent documented trials as to how far you can deoxidize.


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According to the documentation here, 'keyboard' input is supported for online experiments, but 'free text' is not. What exactly is the difference between the two? And why is only one supported? From my experience with psychopy in the past, having free text input in an experiment would require manually recording keyboard inputs one by one, so I wanted to know why this is the case.
Yes, you can get free text responses if you code them yourself, keypress by keypress.
What the docs are referring to is that we would eventually like to create a text component that would handle all of this for you, without any custom code required.


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This section shows you how to remove all duplicate white spaces from a specific text file. In this section a program is given as follows for the best illustration for how to remove all duplicate white spaces from the given text file. This program reads the file line-by-line for search the duplicate white spaces and replace all duplicate white spaces with the single white space.
This program takes a text file name from which it reads text line-by-line and replaces all duplicate white spaces with a single white spaces for removing all duplicate white spaces from the text file. And finally this program writes the whole string to the file which is without any duplicate white space.
These all operations are performed by the program after checking whether the given is existing or not. If the file does not exist then the whole operations are denied otherwise it performs all the operations efficiently.
This is the class of the java.io package which is used to read primitive data types from a specified file.
This is the class of java.io package which is used to write contents to the specified file in the UTF-8 format.
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Only seldom can we date the emergence of a psychiatric syndrome with such precision: Multiple Personality Disorder (or MPD, as it is known to psychiatrists) was born in 1973 with the publication of Flora Rheta Schreiber's book Sybil.
A journalist specializing in psychiatric issues and a regular contributor to Science Digest, Flora Rheta Schreiber described in her book the strange case of a young woman, "Sybil," who had developed no fewer than sixteen separate personalities in order to cope with severe physical and sexual abuse. In addition to having been exposed to her parents' love-making in classic Freudian style, Sybil had suffered bizarre and perverse sexual abuse at the hands of her mother, in a manner that is more reminiscent of Freud's earlier "seduction theory." The mother, for instance, would have her watch while she was masturbating other young children; she would force odd objects into Sybil's vagina, or again, hang her in the air, insert an enema tip into her urethra, and fill the bladder with ice-cold water.
Sybil, the main personality, had no memory of all of this, but her other "personalities" did, and they dutifully informed Sybil's New York psychiatrist, Cornelia C. Wilbur, in the course of a treatment that relied on hypnosis, "abreaction"—the cathartic release of anxiety through reliving intense experiences—and the administration of heavy doses of countertransference. As a result of this unorthodox treatment, which Schreiber described generously as "the first psychoanalysis of a multiple personality,"
Although names and facts had to be disguised for the sake of confidentiality, Schreiber insisted that her book was based on empirical data, such as Dr. Wilbur's case notes and tape recordings of analytic sessions, Sybil's diaries and correspondence, and family and …


Social Distancing at the Polls
Safety at the polls has always been a number one priority. This election season, however, protecting polling staff and voters from exposure from the global pandemic COVID-19 is a safety challenge no one would have predicted a year ago. With November 3rd less than 6 weeks away, now is the time to start implementing an electoral preparedness plan for safe voting at the polls.
Why Social Distancing at the Polls is Necessary
On November 3rd, millions of Americans will head to their respective polling stations, walk inside and cast their vote. All it takes for COVID-19 to spread is for one infected person to spread their germs to others, whether it be through physical contact, contaminated surfaces, or breathing in airborne particles. This increased risk of exposure must be met with the right social distancing and sanitary measures. Knowing what it means to social distance and the importance of following social distancing guidelines will be an integral part of creating safe and healthy polling stations across the country.
Encourage Social Distancing At The Polls
The CDC wasted no time offering considerations for creating safe election polling locations in regards to COVID-19. From scattered voting periods to reduce the number of voters at polling locations, to hygiene and social distancing supplies, here's a list of strongly recommended safety and sanitary precautions polling locations all over the country can implement.
Poll Worker Education
Knowledge is power, and having the right knowledge for preventing the spread of COVID-19 will be invaluable to your poll workers this election. Plan and prepare for poll workers to stay home if they don't feel well, or if they've recently come in contact with someone who has COVID-19. Be sure to have adequate staff on standby. Let your staff know the CDC criteria for returning to work if they've either been sick with COVID-19, have been in recent contact with a person with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19.
Promote Healthy Behaviors
Promote healthy behaviors like mask wearing, handwashing and proper hygiene for poll workers and voters alike. More than likely, proper handwashing won't be an option at most polling stations. Instead, place hand sanitizer stations filled with sanitizer composed of (at least) 60% alcohol at every entry, exit and voting station.
Wall, window and door signs posted in highly visible locations at entry points and throughout polling locations remind voters to mask up and maintain a social distance of at least six feet upon entering the building. Informational signs put out by the CDC help spread truthful information about the spread of germs and COVID-19 while reducing the spread of disinformation.
Sneeze guards provide an effortless protective barrier between poll workers and voters who must be in the same room. For the best protection, be sure to follow sneeze guard requirements and height regulations when placing sneeze guards at voting booths areas where poll workers and voters must interact. Section off socially distanced voting boots or seating areas with social distancing fixture strips designed to restrict specific areas from general use.
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Maintain a Healthy Environment
Disinfect areas within the voting location frequently touched by poll workers and voters. The voting machine, for instance, should be disinfected after every use according to the equipment manufacturer's instructions. Encourage poll workers to wash their hands often and always cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Provide poll workers adequate tissues, face coverings, paper towels and hand sanitizer they can use when hand washing is not readily available.
Replace frequently touched supplies like pens, pencils and ballot activation cards. If voters with disabilities require headphones, replace or disinfect between each use. Use touch-free trash cans and place disinfectant wipes around polling locations for easy access. Wipe down door knobs and other frequently touched surfaces as much as possible. If possible, restrict the use of restrooms for voters and routinely disinfect and clean restrooms for poll workers to safely use.
Proper air circulation is extremely important. Be sure your ventilation systems are operating as they should and allow the circulation of outdoor air as much as possible while still maintaining a safe and secure polling location.
Implement a crowd and line management system to keep lines and loitering to a minimum. Social distancing floor signs with "stand here" or "one way" messages make it easy for voters to maintain an appropriate social distance and guide them on the right path into and out of the voting location.
Stagger or Prolong Voting Periods
Limit the number of voters you allow in and outside of the voting location by staggering voting times, increasing the hours your polling location is open, offering a drive-up voting option (if allowed in your jurisdiction) or encouraging voters to visit your location at off-peak times. Increase the distance between voting booths and ensure there is sufficient space for social distancing with the set number of voters and workers you're allowing into the location at one time. As always, ensure the social distancing restrictions in place do not limit the ability to vote for disabled or at-risk voters.
The polls will look different this year than in years past. For this reason, we recommend reminding voters in advance the new changes, procedures and precautions put in place to keep them safe and healthy this election. Encourage them to bring their own pens and confirm their voter registration information is correct prior to coming to the polling location. With the right safety protocols for polling stations in place we all can play a part of stopping the spread of COVID-19 at the polls.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Alibates Flint Quarry
On Monday Joe and I went to Alibates Flint Quarry.
Alibates Flint Quarry is the only National Monument in the state of Texas. It is about 30 miles north of Amarillo in Fritch, TX. Alibates flint is the only flint that has color and is only found in this area. It is found along the sloping canyon rims of the Canadian River Valley. Small pits and tons of stone manufacturing debris are testimony to prephaps 13,000 years of quarrying the brilliantly colored stone. Prehistoric hunters traveled-or traded-over distances of 1,000 miles to obtain this stone. Points and other tools made of Alibates stone have been found as far north as Montana, as far south as Central Mexico, and east to at least the Mississippi River. Finely flaked and fluted Alibates flint have been found at the scene of a mammoth kill in New Mexico. The site dates to 13,000 years ago at its earliest. There is more evidence to suggest that later visitors to the quarry mined the stone more intensively. They used the flint to outfit all parts of their "toolkit" as well as for trade for other materials. In 1877, Allen (Allie) Bates bought the land and it became the LX Ranch. To this day, no one knows what happened to this mysterious LX Ranch cowboy, Allie Bates, whose name has become famous in this part of the Texas Panhandle.
 The mesquite tree has been growing since the Ice Age which lasted from about 1.8 million to 10,000 years ago. At that time they were wide spread because its natural partner was the mammoth. What makes it so interesting is that the pod has a parasite that kills the seed, but when consumed by mammals, the parasite is killed in their digestive systtem, and the seeds were widely dispersed in their "poop". So mesquite trees grew wherever mammoths roamed. In the 1500's, when the Spanish brought cattle to this area, the mesquite had a new natural partner. Today these trees are widespread throughout the Southwestern U.S. from southern Kansas and west to the Colorado Desert in California. Native Americans relied on the seed pod as a dietary staple from which they made tea, syrup, and ground meal. The bark was used for basketry, fabrics, and medicine. And the taproots (which are often bigger than the trunk) were dug up for firewood because it burns slowly and is smokeless.
This is a dried mesquite seed pod.
These cactus were in full bloom and everywhere.
There is a Mesquite trail at the ranger station. It is a self-guided hike about 3/4 of a mile long.
This is a wildflower. Indians used it to make tea. When you squeeze it, it smells like Hershey's chocolate.
This is barb wire left from the LX Ranch. It was patented in 1883. Today 95% of Texas land is private and fenced with barb wire.
A yucca plant...also everywhere. They bear edible parts including fruits, stems, flowers,and roos. Native Americans soaked the roots in water to make soap and shampoo.
Joe was studying the plants and stones...
I was watching for snakes!!!
Alibates flint...a block like this would have been used for trading.
FYI...The Canadian River was damed up in New Mexico about 10 years ago and no longer flows through Texas...About 1000 quarries and have been uncovered in this area.....All but 1/3 of Lake Meridith has dried up...The Rangers at this National Park are awesome. Thank you GIGI for your time and info!
This is the road in the valley of the canyon. It was a great ride!
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Organ Transplant: FSA Eligibility
Organ Transplant: eligible with a Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Organ transplant expenses are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Organ transplant expenses are not eligible with a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), or a limited care flexible spending account (LCFSA).
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What is organ transplantation?
Organ transplantation involves removing a healthy organ and tissue from a human body and using it to replace an absent or unhealthy organ in another human body. Usually the organ donor is a recently deceased human, but it may also be a living human with a second organ such as a kidney, or organ tissue such as bone marrow (MedlinePlus).
The full list of organs that can be transplanted includes: the kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, lungs, skin, bone and bone marrow, and the cornea.
Organ transplants can be made with donors of any age, gender or race. Organ donors in the United States under the age of 18 must have parental permission. It's important if one desires to be an organ donor that they indicate so on their identification or driver's license. Most organ donation occurs immediately after death, and identification is the primary means by which a hospital staff will determine whether one's organs may be harvested. There is a constant shortage of most organs, including waitlists for organs that are slowly degraded by disease and require eventual donation or replacement.
The costs of organ transplantation by both the donor and recipient are eligible for reimbursement with consumer-directed healthcare accounts. Organ transplantation never costs anything to the donor, but the recipient of an organ may be responsible for the donor's expenses in certain situations. All expenses related to organ transplantation are eligible for reimbursement.
There is no cutoff age for transplanting organs, and doctors will assess organ health at an individual's time of death when determining whether the organs can be harvested for donation purposes.


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Definitions for mendicantˈmɛn dɪ kənt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
men•di•cantˈmɛn dɪ kənt(adj.)
begging; living on alms.
pertaining to or characteristic of a beggar.
of or pertaining to various religious orders, as the Dominicans or the Franciscans, that combine the monastic life with an active ministry in teaching or preaching and that originally owned neither personal nor community property, living chiefly on alms.
(n.)a person who lives by begging; beggar.
a mendicant friar.
Origin of mendicant:
1425–75; < L mendīcant-, s. of mendīcāns, prp. of mendīcāre to beg, der. of mendīcus beggarly; see -ant
men′di•can•cy-ˈdɪs ɪ ti(n.)
men•dic′i•ty-ˈdɪs ɪ ti(n.)
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
a pauper who lives by begging
A pauper who lives by begging.
A religious friar forbidden to own personal property who begs for a living.
Depending on alms for a living.
Of or pertaining to a beggar.
Of or pertaining to a member of a religious order forbidden to own property, and who must beg for a living.
Origin: From mendicans, present participle of mendico. Compare French mendiant.
practicing beggary; begging; living on alms; as, mendicant friars
a beggar; esp., one who makes a business of begging; specifically, a begging friar


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Welcome to Fort Mill's History
As we looked back in time to events that helped make this community what it is today, we found it was not just historic events that brought us to the present day but a combination of events, people from all walks of life, special places, and childhood memories. The stories we hear that make up the fabric of "community" are so interesting! They must be collected, preserved, and shared with all who are here today and those who will come this way tomorrow!
The beautiful works of art you will see here and in the museum's education gallery are creations of very talented local artists. They give you a glimpse of what Fort Mill was like from the 1600s to today. As the museum grows, the timeline will grow. Important dates and events that occurred throughout the history of this community will be added. Oral histories will also become a part of the timeline and throughout the museum.
The past is definitely coming to life at the Fort Mill History Museum and we invite you to become a part of it. Come join in our mission!
"Indian Trading Path" Through Fort Mill
Artist: Linda Trull
Before Fort Mill was a settlement, it was the location of Nation Ford. As early as the 1600s, Virginia traders from Fort Henry followed the Occoneechee (Occaneechi) Trail, also called the Indian Trading Path, south. At present-day Concord, North Carolina, the trail split. The eastern leg followed the Catawba River to Camden, and the western trail led to a river crossing between the present towns of Fort Mill and Rock Hill. The traders built this crossing across the Catawba at a natural ford in the river, leading the crossing and the road to become known as "Nation Ford."
This painting depicts the Great Wagon Road that stretched 800 miles from Pennsylvania to Georgia. It connected to the Indian Trading Path in Virginia, making Nation Ford a landmark on the journey of tens of thousands of German and Scots-Irish settlers traveling south. It was these travelers that first settled Fort Mill after the Catawba.
Indian Crop Planting
Artist: Bernice Knowles
The Catawba occupied this region long before its first European settlers. In the 1500s, this Siouan tribe journeyed 1,500 miles on foot from Canada to settle here, with its fish-filled waters and fertile forests and meadows teeming with game. They lived along these waterways in stockade villages of bark huts.
Painted here is a Catawba village in summer. Although the Catawba migrated with the seasons to hunt, they returned to their villages in summer to plant and harvest crops. The artist depicts a Native American gardening method often referred to as the Three Sisters garden. Using this technique of interplanting corn, squash, and beans in a hillock or mound, Native Americans sustained a healthy diet as well as long-term soil fertility.


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- n. One of certain mites of the family Phytoptidæ, or gall-mites, which do not produce galls properly speaking, but live in a rust-like substance which they produce upon the leaves or fruit of certain plants. Many of these rusts have been described by botanists as rust-fungi. Phytoptus oleivorus is the rust-mite of the orange, which produces the brownish discoloration often noticed on oranges.
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Students in the English class at the Ft. Myers campus were divided into two teams, and took turns throwing 25 ping pong balls per team into the cups closest to the opposing team. Each time a ball made it into a cup, the cup was removed and the team earned the letter. After each team member had taken their turn, teams collaborate in timed exercises with their letters to form the longest word, the most words, the longest adjective, the shortest noun, the longest adverb, etc. The team that won the most timed exercises won the game. Activities like this assist students in increasing their vocabularies and developing teamwork and collaboration skills.
The class used the Scrabble board game distribution (nine A's, two B's, two C's, etc.), but other models can also work. There were one-hundred clear cups and 100 red cups are labeled on the bottom with various letters.


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This method uses high frequency sound waves and energy to determine flaws, inspect material properties and any change in thickness. Ultrasonic locates surface and subsurface defects in materials like plastic, metal, woods, and others. Welding inspection is one of the industry that benefits this technology, aside from oil and gas, automotive, power plant, and other industries that require inspection.
Radiography uses X-rays and gamma rays to measure thickness and internal features; detect surface and subsurface defects; and provide details of material through film or other detector. This technology is widely used in oil and gas industries; security, and many other possible applications to gain an optimal quality of the operation.
Penetrant inspection is applied to detect cracks or porosity on the surface of the material. Penetrant fills the cracks then a developer is used to pull the penetrant and see the form of defect. The application is exerted on automotive, welds, casting, leak testing, pipeline, aircraft and vessels, power plant inspection, just to name a few.
Magnetic Particle Testing uses magnetic field to inspect ferromagnetic material. The magnetic lines then forced to travel through materials to detect surface and near surface defects; and is widely used for welds, pipelines, automotive industries, military, and other needs of crack detection.
Eddy Current takes alternating electrical current to produce their own magnetic fields which can be measured and used to find flaws. This method detects surface and near-surface flaws in conductive materials,) permeability, and dimensional features. It is mainly applicable in oil and gas, mining, security, aviation, other industries.


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It was once a popular myth that the stars in the night sky were made of diamonds. While this obviously isn't true, this doesn't mean diamonds can't be found far beyond the skies, and it wasn't that long ago that a huge diamond was found in space.
Travis Metcalfe, an astronomer from Harvard Smithsonian Centre for astrophysics, was part of a team that discovered an enormous 10 billion trillion trillion carat diamond. According to universetoday.com, the diamond was formed through some crystallised carbon, and it measures 2,500 miles in diameter; the diamond has been estimated at five billion trillion trillion pounds in weight.
The team of researchers say it was originally a white dwarf – the red hot centre of a star that is left once the star has utilised all of its nuclear power and eventually dies. The diamond goes by the official name of BPM 37093, but unofficially it was dubbed 'Lucy'. 'Lucy' is said to be billions of years old; it is roughly the same size of this Earth, which gives you a good idea of the scale of it.
However, this isn't the only time the diamonds have been associated with space. In 2008, a meteorite crashed to the ground in the deserts of Sudan. When it was examined, it was found that diamonds were contained within it. While this is often the case, this time is was unusual because the diamonds were so much larger than the ones that have previously been discovered.
The researchers involved believe that this is because these diamonds were formed in a different way. The scientists have a theory that the diamonds were created a long time ago before this solar system was fully established.
If this theory is correct, then it is possible that these diamonds were part of a 'planetesimal', which is basically a small rock that is not considered large enough to be a planet.
Details of this fascinating discovery were heavily reported, and it proves that there is so much more to be discovered when it comes to planetary exploration.


The Ecocity Visions of Richard Register. Or: How to Retrofit Your Downtown for True Sustainability
By Jesse Fox /
For those of you who are curious exactly how Richard Register's ideas would work in practice, here's what it could look like if Americans ever decided to retrofit their downtowns for true sustainability.
We know how to build the ecocity. It's easy if you want to: up-zone for more density and diversity in the centers and withdraw from sprawl. We are replete with tools.
Now rebuild it: reconceptualize the buildings while recycling building materials, uncover buried natural waterways, provide pedestrian infrastructure and mixed land uses so that every important need is within walking distance.
The end result: an ecocity downtown with waterways restored, bridges between buildings, pedestrian streets, solar active and passive energy technology and design, rooftop access to elevated "streets" and bridges between buildings. Streets are lined with fruit trees, energy demand is way down and space is saved for agricultural and natural areas outside the city. Don't be shocked when suburbanites and developers flock back to the city.
Who is Rigard Register?
Author, theorist and philosopher Richard Register is one of the pioneers of the ecocity movement, with 35 years of experience advocating for cities that facilitate humanity's "creative and compassionate evolution" while contributing to the health of the planet. Richard is the author of several books, including Ecocities: Rebuilding Cities in Balance with Nature, and the founder of two nonprofits - Ecocity Builders and Urban Ecology.
Putting the city into context with evolution, given my appreciation and enjoyment of nature in a beautiful place like the US Southwest, was a natural for me and wanting to rescue ourselves from the insanity of war too, inclusive of the war of humans against nature - the shock troops being cities. That Santa Fe was originally a pedestrian city and the best parts of it still are... that probably was of some "ecocity" influence too. They are proud of their solar energy accomplishments in the Santa Fe region, but their history of compact pueblo architecture nearby and the pedestrian origins of the whole thing, the whole city, are far more important than even that. Of course, the two fit intimately with one another and in a very healthy manner — ecocity and solar — and both make sense there in Santa Fe, which is one of the saddest places in the world for me to visit these days. That's because it has spread out into the usual far flung, car-dependent sprawl that infects the present and threatens the future now virtually everywhere.
TreeHugger: How would you define an ecocity?
RR: An ecocity is an ecologically healthy city. That also means the city design is strongly informed by knowledge of ecology and its design principles. The "anatomy analogy" is very instructional in the enterprise of trying to build ecologically healthy cities. As in living organisms with different functions arranged close to one another in an appropriate spatial relationship, so too for cities.
TreeHugger: Do any existing cities fit this definition?
RR: New Urbanism is a small step in the right direction refusing to go further over the "bridge" it claims to be a "strategy" to... to what?! They never say. I say: the ecocity. New Urbanism's proponents' slavish commitment to cars and the cheap energy system, that make cars possible, in denial of the fact that cheap energy is going away forever soon have turned them into urban planning fossils. They speak out of both sides of their mouth saying transit, especially rail is great (it is), and cars have to be accommodated too (they don't).
That's a big contradiction there that needs to be straightened out. "This town (planet) ain't big enough for the two of us!" heard in old western movies is more like it: "cars or car-free cities. Choose."
The "Smart Growth" people, in their embracing of higher than New Urbanist densities and building heights is another step toward ecocities, and they may actually get there someday. Their commitment to higher-density mixed-uses and balanced-development is a kind of cold planners' language way of leading into the sort of flamboyant architecture I imagine investing in, instead of parking structures, freeways, gas stations, garages and wide driveways, etc. etc. Their main problem is in embedding themselves in the infinite-growth-in-a-finite-environment capitalistic nonsense, simply by calling their effort "Smart Growth." There is nothing smart about infinite growth of the sort they embrace.
What they want to build physically is on the way to ecocities, if lacking most of the subtleties. How to jettison the economist's bizarrely ecologically ignorant basic assumptions about human economy being real and nature's incidental, and how to get the people with the money — let's face it — to invest in ecocities, I have no idea! I've been trying for years and it isn't working. Ideas anyone? Maybe saying climate change and Peak Oil are coming to get their children will finally get to them, but I don't have that much confidence in that either. The positive alternative I've been putting forward for 35 years certainly has gathered little favor and support. So far.
RR: The hot spots of ecocity planning and building are in my head and yours and anyone else's willing to entertain these thoughts. It amazes me how few people will even listen, how people can't string more than two links in a "chain" of causes and effects together, how the idea of a network of interconnections can find no purchase in their minds at all, despite wonderful spider webs in everyone's experience. Pull on one strand and all the others move around the whole web. The science like that is called ecology and it's been around a while already — and almost nobody gets it.
"Part of the new New Orleans rebuilt above the floods on 20 feet of elevated fill. A good solution that's possible with pedestrian compactness and streetcars and bikes, but not possible as a scattered car infrastructure which would require far too much fill."
RR: In capitalism as it is trying to grow and extend itself into the future: gated communities for the rich. In a system that I'll call tax the rich and build for future people, plants and animals on a healthy Earth - which is very different from industrial socialism - not just the average person but the low-income person too.
I have been vilified by some "social justice" people for ignoring the poor. I have to say categorically that this is a lie and that furthermore I've generally been far lower-income than my accusers! I like low-income people - I am one! The raw beginning of the advantage of ecocities for low-income people is that the city becomes accessible, at least physically, to everyone without the requirement to invest $10,000 a year in a car and its support systems.
That's helpful but it doesn't solve all problems. Racial, religious, ethnic and other divisions sew seeds of poison so bad that even in the best designed cities you could well have jerks swilling martinis behind guard walls and security forces with guns one foot of concrete and steel away from starving untouchables. Can't solve everything I'm talking about here, though a lot has to do with the city and its design and functioning. Oddly, some people believe city design could solve everything. I for one make no such claims.
RR: First of all, "green building" is all the rage, but a green building is easy compared to a green city. There are many supposedly wonderful examples of great buildings getting the limelight — but to drive out to them completely destroys whatever "sustainability" they were supposed to embody in the energy and pollution involved in the drive. Other green buildings are in the right place, in a mixed-use city, and that's a good step.
But beyond the coincidence of a green building appearing in a healthy relationship to the rest of the city, interest in sustainable cities, green cities and even ecocities, such as the purported "World's first ecocity, Dongtan, China" has been growing for sure. Some of this is real and some is smoke screen, or more up to date: green screen. As long as these places have lots of cars, they are far from what they claim to be, and all of them but Venice and Gulongyu have lots of cars or lots of cars planned, even if somewhat de-emphasized.
My work has picked up pace only very little — with constant efforts to raise money and spend time trying to convince people to listen. I'm spending far more time doing that than writing and drawing pictures to illustrate what I think would be healthy and happy. This is largely my fault because I'm self-consciously fighting a battle against a rapidly rising tide of climate change, "Peak Oil," species extinctions and misconceptions about ways to solve those problems with palliatives. I'm probably acting desperate instead of thoughtfully reasonable and strategic. Only one foundation has come to me with significant help in the last five years. Otherwise I've been beating the bushes furiously! Three individual patrons and Kirstin Miller, who is my co-conspirator in this work and has been for several years now, have been extraordinarily important. A handful of others who have been friends to this effort for years are still on board. But for sure there has been no breakthrough.
I suspect that after our conference, the Seventh International Ecocity Conference in San Francisco in April, people will catch on more easily and the ironic result might well be me getting much more "successful" after 65 years of age, hired to do this and that planning workshop and seminar, pontificate about ecocity principles and reminisce about the early days of ecocity theory and practice. Some of my drawings


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Les Fleurs du mal
Les Fleurs du mal (English: The Flowers of Evil) is a volume of French poetry by Charles Baudelaire. First published in 1857 (see 1857 in poetry), it was important in the symbolist and modernist movements. The subject matter of these poems deals with themes relating to decadence and eroticism.
The initial publication of the book was arranged in six thematically segregated sections:
- Spleen et Idéal (Spleen and Ideal)
- Tableaux parisiens (Parisian Scenes)
- Le Vin (Wine)
- Fleurs du mal (Flowers of Evil)
- Révolte (Revolt)
- La Mort (Death)
Si le viol, le poison, le poignard, l'incendie,
N'ont pas encore brodé de leurs plaisants dessins
Le canevas banal de nos piteux destins,
C'est que notre âme, hélas! n'est pas assez hardie.
- If rape and poison, dagger and burning,
- Have still not embroidered their pleasant designs
- On the banal canvas of our pitiable destinies,
- It's because our souls, alas, are not bold enough!
The preface concludes with the following malediction:
C'est l'Ennui! —l'œil chargé d'un pleur involontaire,
Il rêve d'échafauds en fumant son houka.
Tu le connais, lecteur, ce monstre délicat,
—Hypocrite lecteur,—mon semblable,—mon frère!
- It's Ennui! — his eye brimming with spontaneous tear
- He dreams of the gallows in the haze of his hookah.
- You know him, reader, this delicate monster,
- Hypocritical reader, my likeness, my brother!
Tableau Parisiens (Parisian Scenes)
Baudelaire's section Tableau Parisiens is considered one of the most formidable criticisms of 19th-century French modernity. This section contains 18 poems, most of which were written during the Haussmann's renovation of Paris. Together, the poems in Tableau Parisiens act as 24 hour cycle of Paris, starting with the second poem Le Soleil (The Sun) and ending with the second to last poem Le Crépuscule du Matin (Morning Crepuscule). The poems featured in this cycle of Paris all deal with the feelings of anonymity and estrangement from a newly modernized city. Baudelaire is critical of the clean and geometric streets of Paris which alienate the unsung anti-heroes of Paris who serve as inspiration for the poet: the beggars, the blind, the industrial worker, the gambler, the prostitute, the old and the victim of imperialism. These characters whom Baudelaire once praised as the backbone of Paris are now eulogized in his nostalgic poems. For Baudelaire, the city has been transformed into an anthill of identical bourgeois that reflect the new identical structures that litter a Paris he once called home but can now no longer recognize.
Literary significance and criticism
The author and the publisher were prosecuted under the regime of the Second Empire as an outrage aux bonnes mœurs (trans. "an insult to public decency"). As a consequence of this prosecution, Baudelaire was fined 300 francs. Six poems from the work were suppressed and the ban on their publication was not lifted in France until 1949. These poems were "Lesbos", "Femmes damnés (À la pâle clarté)" (or "Women Doomed (In the pale glimmer...)"), "Le Léthé" (or "Lethe"), "À celle qui est trop gaie" (or "To Her Who Is Too Gay"), "Les Bijoux" (or "The Jewels"), and " Les "Métamorphoses du Vampire" (or "The Vampire's Metamorphoses"). These were later published in Brussels in a small volume entitled Les Épaves (Jetsam).
On the other hand, upon reading "The Swan" or "Le Cygne" from Les Fleurs du mal, Victor Hugo announced that Baudelaire had created "un nouveau frisson" (a new shudder, a new thrill) in literature.
In the wake of the prosecution a second edition was issued in 1861 which added 32 new poems, removed the six suppressed poems and added a new section entitled Tableaux Parisiens.
A posthumous third edition with a preface by Théophile Gautier and including 14 previously unpublished poems was issued in 1868.
In popular culture
The 2009 manga/2013 anime Aku no Hana was based on Les Fleurs du mal set in modern Japanese society. The main character, Takao Kasuga, steals the gym clothes of his crush, Nanako Saeki, after being inspired by an excerpt from the aforementioned work.
Marilyn Manson released a song entitled "The Flowers of Evil" from his 2012 album Born Villain.
- Chambers, Ross. The Writing of Melancholy: Modes of Opposition in Early French Modernism. Chicago: University of Chicago, 1993. Print.
- Thompson, William J. Understanding Les Fleurs Du Mal: Critical Readings. Nashville: Vanderbilt UP, 1997. Print.
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- Charles Baudelaire—Largest site dedicated to Baudelaire's poems and prose, containing Fleurs du mal, Petit poemes et prose, Fanfarlo and more in French.
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- Les Fleurs du mal: full online text
- Les Fleurs du mal (in French) at Project Gutenberg
- Fleursdumal.org, a collection of the various French editions and accompanying translations in English.


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BRIGHTY K is a liquid fertilizer for supplying potassium to a planted aquarium. When potassium is insufficient, the photosynthesis activity and growth of aquatic plants are affected, and this can cause yellowing and bleaching of leaves as well as lower resistance to algae. Daily application of BRIGHTY K to the aquarium eliminates these problems caused by potassium deficiency and promotes growth of aquatic plants.
BRIGHTY K also has an effect of enhancing the buffering capacity of water and prevents a decline in the pH of aquarium water.
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Pretty Drink Garnishes
Keep it Cool
1. Hold a cucumber (or try a firm, ripe pear) in one hand and a paring knife in the other. Place the blade about 2 inches from the end of the cucumber and start the cut right under the surface of the skin, sliding the blade at an angle in toward the center of the cucumber.
2. Rotate cucumber and repeat four more times (each cut creates a petal), making sure the cuts connect.
3. Twist off the flower by gently rotating the cucumber's end back and forth.
4. Cut a vertical slit in the bottom of the flower, then slide it on the edge of a glass.
Tip: Store the flowers in cold water to keep them fresh.
Twist Your Citrus
1. Peel an orange in one long, 1-inch-wide piece. The trick: Adjust your blade if the strip starts to get too narrow.
2. Wrap the peel around your finger, pinch, and pull off.
3. Hold to keep the rose shape, then cut a vertical slit through the layers. Slide the rose on the glass and insert a fresh bay leaf between the layers.
Make a Berry Bouquet
1. Hold a gelatin sheet ($17.99 for 75, chefshop.com) at both ends and carefully twist into a cone shape.
2. Hold cone in one hand; with the other, dip a finger in water and moisten outside flap. Press flap (for about 15 seconds) to seal the cone. Fill with berries and lay across rim of glass.
Top It With a Cherry
1. Slice an apple vertically into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
2. Cut a cocktail cherry-size hole (about 1-inch diameter) in the slice: Tap the tip of the knife in and out of the slice (imagine a sewing machine's movement) while rotating it. Pop out circle.
3. Insert a cherry into the hole. Make a small vertical slit in the slice and place on rim of glass.
Sprinkle in Some Sparkle
1. Choose a color of Luster Dust, an edible yet flavorless powder ($2.95, amazon.com) that comes in 20 shades.
2. Add a pinch of the powder to each drink, stir, and voilà — your drinks will have a beautiful iridescent sparkle.


I Feel Lazy?
What are the main causes of laziness?
10 Main Causes Of Laziness
 - Procrastination.
 - Distraction.
 - Poor lifestyle choices.
 - Exhaustion.
 - Indecisiveness.
 - Poor nutrition.
 - Lack of motivation.
 - Lack of self worth.
How do I stop feeling lazy?
How to overcome laziness
 1. 1. Make your goals manageable.
 2. Don't expect yourself to be perfect.
 3. Use positive instead of negative self-talk.
 4. Create a plan of action.
 5. Use your strengths.
 6. Recognize your accomplishments along the way.
 7. Ask for help.
 8. Avoid distraction.
What are the signs of a lazy person?
Below are signs you're a lazy person.
 - PROCRASTINATION. If you have the habit of procrastinating then you are a lazy person.
 - YOU CAN'T STOP SLEEPING. A lazy person loves to sleep.
Why do I feel weak and lazy all the time?
How can I fight laziness?
8 Simple Ways To Fight Laziness
 1. Find Your Motivation. One of the most common causes of laziness is the simple lack of motivation – when you are not determined enough to do something, you tend to procrastinate, and for a good reason.
 2. One Step At A Time!
 3. Get Some Physical Exercise.
 4. Divide Your Big Tasks Into Smaller Ones.
 5. Always Look For Positive Examples.
Can a lazy person change?
You're a person who has adopted lazy habits. Start seeing your habit as just a behavior–a behavior you can change. You practice getting 7-8 hours of sleep, doing regular exercise, and eating healthfully so you're filled with energy. Every one of these new behaviors counteracts a lazy behavior.
We recommend reading: What Does Jock Itch Feel Like?
What the Bible says about overcoming laziness?
How do I stop being so insecure?
How to Stop Being Insecure and Build Self-Esteem
 - Affirm your value.
 - Prioritize your needs.
 - Embrace the awkward.
 - Challenge your thoughts.
 - Keep good company.
 - Step away.
 - Reflect on the good.
 - Make time for joy.
Can a lazy person be successful?
Many other great people were said to be incredibly lazy including Einstein, Newton, Picasso, Mendeleev and others. Nevertheless, they managed to achieve unbelievable success and become well-known all over the world. That proves lazy people can actually go far. And laziness can be a great advantage.


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These pages provide a water model of an electrical circuit. In this case, the gerbil running in its wheel and the bucket pump are the equivalent of a battery. The water represents the flowing electrons. The membrane in the middle is the circuit's capacitor. The spinning waterwheel represents the resistor which powers the light bulb. This model is part of the UVA Virtual Lab collection.
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- What is ProQuilTM?
ProQuil is a botanical food supplement designed to help maintain a healthy lower urinary tract and support a normal prostate and bladder function. ProQuil contains phytoextracts derived from Pygeum, pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil that have been developed with Phytoadvance Technology, patented by Alchemlife,with the aim of improving the bioavailability and efficacy of the phytoceutical.
- How many capsules contain one pack of ProQuilTM?
Each pack of ProQuil contains two week's supply of capsules (14 capsules)
- Does ProQuilTM cause side effects?
ProQuil is safe and has no known side effects.
- How should ProQuilTM be taken?
ProQuil comes in easy to swallow, 828 mg soft capsules. We recommend you take 1 capsule once a day. To maximize absorption, take ProQuil in the morning with a healthy meal and a glass of water.
- Is there anyone who should NOT take ProQuilTM?
People diagnosed with diabetes, blood disorders, gastric-peptic disorders or cardiovascular diseases should consult their physician before taking any over-the-counter nutritional supplements.
- How is ProQuilTM different from other Alpha blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors products?
Alpha blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are two of the most common medications associated with prostate support. Alpha blockers work trelax the smooth muscles of the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow and reduce bladder blockage and 5-ARIs works neck to improve urine flow and reduce bladder blockage. Side-effects as erectile dysfunction, gynecomastia, loss of libido, palpitation, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness have been reported..
ProQuil is a phytoceutical with no side effects reported.
- When I can take ProQuilTM to keep a healthy prostate?
A balanced diet around veggies and fruit and ProquilTM will help to boost your prostate health and always follow your pharmacist's recommendation.
- What are prostate health supplements?
Natural prostate supplements are an alternative therapy for relieving urinary frequency and bladder discomfort. Supplements are not a "magic cure" for urination issues, but rather a tool to boost the benefits of an already healthy lifestyle. There are a wide range of supplements on the market for prostate support that benefit the body in different ways. Popular supplements like Prostasan and Prostacet help to maintain a healthy prostate function and normalize the urine flow. ProQuil is specially designed to help support a healthy lower urinary tract and a normal prostate function, using 100% natural ingredients from the Earth.
- Can ProQuilTM alone help my prostate?
ProQuil can be taken alone or alongside other supplements. ProQuil is most effective when backed by a nutrient-rich diet and exercising pelvic floor muscles and regular exercise.
- As you age your prostate naturally enlarges – will the ingredients in ProQuil supports my prostate health?
Many men accept urinary frequency as an inevitable part of aging. While it's true that prostate enlarges as we age, Pygeum, Choleine help your prostate function.
- How does ProQuilTM actually work? How does it reach my prostate?
The active botanicals in ProQuilTM contains Zinc that contributes to the normal metabolism of fatty acids and maintance of the normal testosterone concentrations.
- What are the ingredients used in ProQuilTM?
Pygeum extract; gelatin; non-hydrogenated refined soybean oil; flaxseed oil; saw palmetto oil; pumpkin seed oil; humectant: glycerin; emulsifier: soya lecithin; glazing agent: yellow Beeswax; purified water; zinc oxide; anti-caking agent: silicon dioxide; colours: titanium dioxide, brilliant blue FCF, allura red AC & tartrazine.
- What is Pygeum and how does it grow?
Pygeum is a tree which bark is used as medicine.
- What is Pumpkin seed oil in ProQuilTM & how does it work?
Pumpkin is a plant. Pumpkin seeds oil is created by squeezing pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, which are the edible seeds of a pumpkin.
- What is saw palmetto oil and how does it grow?
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a palm that grows in the Southern coastal regions of the United States. It is about 2 to 4 feet high. Its leaves are fan-shaped and sharp, and it makes a lot of berries.
These fruits have a long history of use as medicine. Some Native Americans used them to help with urinary problems in men.
- What part of Pygeum is used in ProQuilTM & how does it work?
Pygeum contains chemicals that help shrink the prostate to relieve urinary problems such as poor urine flow and nighttime urination in men with enlarged prostates. AlchemLife uses a unique extraction process called PhytoAdvance™ technology, to extract maximum benefits from the pygeum. This process preserves the plant in its entirety to create an outstanding pygeum extract packed with beneficial properties.
- Flaxseed Oil is used in ProQuilTM – how does it work?
Flax is a flowering plant that thrives in cool climates like Canada and Russia. Flaxseed is the seed from the plant Linum usitatissimum. Flaxseed oil contains fatty acids that convert to Omega-3s in the body and have been known to reduce inflammation.
- Soybean oil is used in ProQuilTM – what is this?
Soybean oil is full of omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that have beneficial estrogen-like effects that may protect your prostate.
- Yellow Beeswax is used in ProQuilTM – what is this?
Beeswax is a natural product from bees. We use yellow beeswax as a glazing agent.
- What is Titanium Dioxide and is it safe?
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a naturally occurring mineral that is mined from the earth, processed and refined, and added to a variety of foods, as well as other consumer products. In its natural state, it exists in different bulk crystalline forms, but during processing it is ground into a very fine powder.
- Gelatine is used in FlexiQuleTM – what is this?
We use bovine gelatine only in our caps because it has the unique propriety to keep the active ingredients intact in your stomach and deliver them where their properties will be the most effective.
- What is Zinc Oxide and is it safe?
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. ZnO is a white powder that is insoluble in water, and it is widely used as an additive in numerous materials and products. Although it occurs naturally as the mineral zincite, most zinc oxide is produced synthetically.
Zinc Oxide has deodorizing and antibacterial properties. Zinc oxide is widely used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including dermatitis, itching due to eczema, diaper rash and acne.
- How is Pygeum good for your health?
Pygeum contains chemicals that help shrink the prostate to relieve urinary problems such as poor urine flow and nighttime urination in men with enlarged prostates.
- How is pumpkin seed oil good for your health?
Pumpkin seed oil has anti-inflammatory properties and rich in zinc.. Zinc helps to support normal prostate function.
- How does ProQuilTM help with Prostate support?
ProQuil is a 5-DHT Inhibitor,. ProQuil 100% natural, botanical active ingredients like Pygeum, Pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil with anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative properties as well as supporting the modulation of the bladder contractility. This combination helps to support healthy lower urinary tract and support normal prostate function. ProQuil also contains Flaxseed oil, with restorative anti-inflammatory properties.


Are squirrels driving your cat crazy?
Are squirrels driving your cat crazy? at
In 1997 when we shifted our focus to Feliway and helping cats get back to the litter box we quickly realized that one of the key triggers that caused stress for many indoor cats which can lead to litter box avoidance was the pesky presence of those cute bushy tailed rodents: squirrels. Squirrels running around outside have sent many a cat over the emotional edge.
Most cats find them to be cheap entertainment. But many cats find squirrels to be very annoying or threats to territory and this can lead to retaliation: peeing outside of the litter box, often right under a window. Even if a sensitive cat never sets foot outside (which is good, keep em indoors!) squirrels run along window sills, up and down trees, they get into bird feeders, and other antics all under the watchful eyes of our indoor cats.
We have long suspected that the quick ways squirrels zip around can really annoy and taunt cats. The defiant flicks of squirrel tails agitates many cats. And then there is that chittering sound they make. Traits that might seem cute to us often really irk and threaten even the most mellow feline.
A very easy solution to help steady your cats' nerves is the feed squirrels (and birds) out of view from windows and at the farthest place on your property.
You can also install one or two Comfort Zone with Feliway diffusers in the rooms where your cats squirrel-watch. This will do two things:
1) The pheromone is calming to your cat, less fighting among your feline family.
2) The pheromone sends the message: "I don't pee in this room."
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How often should a 4 week old baby eat?
HOW LONG CAN 4 week old go between feedings?
Plus, keep in mind that breastfed babies have a physical need to nurse about every two to three hours during the newborn phase and formula-fed babies about every three to four hours. The good news is that daytime sleep diminishes as a baby gets older, with the most marked reduction occurring between 3 and 6 months.
How much should a 4 week old eat?
General Guidelines for Baby Feeding:
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Is it OK for a 4 week old to sleep 6 hours?
Why is my 4 week old suddenly fussy?
This is when your 4-6 week old baby may experience extra crying and fussiness in the late afternoon or early evening. This is a common and normal behavior for most babies and will resolve on its own over the course of a few weeks. The fussiness comes at the time of day when babies and parents are overly tired.
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How much should a 4 week old weigh?
Birth Weight
The World Health Organization has established standards for infant and child growth. 1 The average weight of a newborn is around 7 to 7 1/2 pounds (3.2 to 3.4 kg). Most full-term healthy newborns weigh anywhere from 5 pounds 11 ounces to 8 pounds 6 ounces (2.6 to 3.8 kg).
Is there a growth spurt at 4 weeks?
As stated above, growth spurts typically happen every 3-4 weeks. There can also be on around age 10-14 days old. The exact ages can vary, but they typically happen around 2-4 weeks, then 4-6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months.
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Signs of a Full Baby
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Baby weight chart by age
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