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WASH First: Scaling WASH SDG efforts
WASH Sector
This project is completed
Through WASH First, SNV will support local communities and governments to improve access to COVID-19 hygiene prevention measures, and WASH-related information and services through awareness-raising campaigns. Implemented in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, the project will be active from September 2020 to November 2021.
Prevention is better than the cure. Since COVID-19 spiralled into a pandemic, many governments around the world have taken several measures to limit the further spread of the virus. Common measures taken include lockdowns, (self-)quarantines, social distancing, handwashing with soap, the use of face masks in public spaces, and numerous information campaigns focussed on hygiene. Proper handwashing with water and soap is considered to be one of the most effective means to reduce the spread of the virus. But handwashing requires access to running water, in sufficient quantities. People with no or limited access to quality water services, including groups of people who use communal or shared WASH services, are less likely to implement basic COVID-19 mitigation hygiene measures.
We are only as healthy as the most vulnerable members of society. It is imperative to leave no-one behind and redress those obstacles that keep vulnerable groups from accessing quality WASH services; in effect, placing them more at risk to the debilitating effects of COVID-19.
WASH is the first line of defence to curbing the spread of COVID-19. WASH First is a project implemented by the Government of the Netherlands-funded WASH SDG Consortium. Implemented by SNV, WASH Alliance International (WAI), and Plan International Netherlands, WASH First seeks to prioritise access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) as a key determinant of health in selected countries with relatively low WASH coverage.
Project goal
To promote health-related hygiene practices to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in at-risk countries, through awareness raising and implementing activities that improve access to WASH services.
Intervention areas
Awareness raising in COVID-19 prevention measures.
Direct information sharing and messaging.
Improving access to safe (drinking) water supply to facilitate handwashing with soap practice and enable menstrual health and hygiene management and other safe sanitation practices (e.g., the safe disposal of waste).
Improving access to safe handwashing facilities.
Improving access to hygiene products including soap, disinfectants, personal protective equipment (PPEs), and menstrual hygiene products.
Participating in COVID-related coordination meetings with local government and other stakeholders.
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Q: Receiving a URL fragment server side in ASP.NET MVC I'm new to .NET and this in my first question, so I apologize if my approach is incorrect.
I'm following the Meta documentation to implement Instagram business login and get a user access token, in my ASP.NET MVC app (I'm using the .NET framework 4.8 runtime).
The problem is that after a user completes the Business Login for Instagram flow, he will be redirected to the URL assigned to the redirect_uri and the necessary tokens will be appended in a URL fragment (#).
And the redirect_uri points to an ASP.NET MVC controller server-side, which means the tokens in the URL fragment will be disregarded at the browser level and cannot be accessed at the server.
Is there any solution around this? Is there a way in ASP.NET MVC to add client-side JS to intercept the request and change the URL fragment into query parameters, then send the request to the controller?
This is the redirected uri format after user completes login flow:
{redirect-url}?
  #access_token={access-token}
  &data_access_expiration_time={data-access-expiration-time}
  &expires_in={expires-in}
  &long_lived_token={long-lived-token}

All is in the Meta Instagram documentation.

A: Can you try to extract the fragment on the front end?. And then redirect to the same URL with the tokens as query parameters  Add the script logic in the asp.net view.
<script>
  var fragment = window.location.hash.substring(1);

  var access_token = fragment.split('&')[0].split('=')[1];
  var data_access_expiration_time = fragment.split('&')[1].split('=')[1];

  // Redirect to URL with queryparams
  window.location.href = window.location.pathname +
    "?access_token=" + access_token +
    "&data_access_expiration_time=" + data_access_expiration_time;
</script>

Ideally though the entire authentication flow should be on the server side.

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It's all change for the Eneco Tour in 2016, with the Olympic Games forcing a shift from the habitual August slot to late September, which has in turn triggered a revamp of the route to complement the race's newfound proximity to the UCI Road World Championships.
The Benelux race has traditionally packaged hilly Classics terrain into a stage race format, but this year there are more flat stages in a bid to attract the sprinters who will be doing battle in Qatar just over two weeks later on the pan-flat Worlds course. Indeed, the Eneco Tour wants to position itself as the Worlds preparation race, and has even included a team time trial for only the second time in its modern history.
The 2016 edition will kick off on September 19 with a flat stage starting and finishing in the Friesland town of Bolsward in the Netherlands, and is followed the next day by an individual time trial in Breda. Two more stages for the sprinters follow in Belgium before the team time trial in Sittard-Geleen and then a hilly stage through Limburg. The race concludes on Sunday September 25 in Geraardsbergen after taking in the legendary Muur.
Most teams are yet to finalise their rosters for the race, but there's already a host of big names set for the start line, including newly-crowned Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) and reigning world champion Peter Sagan (Tinkoff). Tom Boonen is also expected to line up for Etixx-QuickStep in what will be one of his final appearances on Belgian soil, while six-time Tour of Qatar stage winner Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) will be one of the riders with his sights set on the rainbow jersey.


This German set is so amazing. Each knife is stamped Solingen Rostfrei. This is a 6 piece bakelite knife set with original bakelite holder. This set is in excellent condition. You will not find another set like this. These sets are rare and hard to find with their holders.
These knives have wonderful handles that are black and apple juice bakelite. The holder base is a great color of butterscotch bakelite with a black bakelite handle.
Everything is just pristine and worthy to be in anyone's fine bakelite collection.
The condition again, is excellent.
Length of each knife 6.5"


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Italy: Week 3 produced more dark horse candidates
Daniel MacKenzie | American Football | 03/24/2022
Firenze Guelfi Andrea Fimiani #8 heading into the end zone in win over Bologna Warriors Photo: Daniele Bettazzi
With the two powerhouses of Italian football, the Parma Panthers and Milano Seamen, on bye weeks, week 3 presented some opportunities for the rest of the Italian Football League to assert themselves.
Ancona Dolphins (2-0) 34 – Milano Rhinos (0-2) 3
After a disappointing season last year, Ancona returning quarterback Colin Di Galbo has begun to assert himself as one of the more dangerous signal callers in the league. The young American-Italian QB went to work from the first quarter, throwing for 224 yards and three touchdowns in the win over the Rhinos, picking up another 53 yards and one touchdown with his legs.
Milano had no answer offensively. After a solid performance by quarterback Daniel Santacaterina in week 1, against the Dolphins he managed just 83 yards and four interceptions.
Despite playing against two teams in the bottom half of the league, the Dolphins have looked dominant in both. A defense that can consistently take the ball away, and a dual-threat quarterback will undoubtedly begin to turn some heads in the rest of the league.
Verona Mastini (1-0) 23 – Modena Vipers (0-1) 16
Photo: @Inna Berezanskaya
The IFL saw two of its two most recent additions in the Modena Vipers and Verona Mastini battle it out this week in a throwback from the 2021 Italian Division 2 season.
Verona, seeing their first action in the top league, were unable to get much going in the first half and trailed coming into the third quarter. But put up 17 points after a change at quarterback in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
The Mastini played a patient game, executing admirably in all phases of the game. But if they wish to compete with some of the bigger names in the league, they will need to up their game as the season progresses.
Firenze Guelfi (0-1) 42 – Bologna Warriors (1-1) 17
Firenze Guelfi WR Sebastiano Pascolo #28 stretching out for a catch against Bologna Warriors Photo: Daniel Bettazzi Channel
After a painfully close defeat to the Parma Panthers in the second round, the Firenze Guelfi demonstrated this past weekend that they are not to be messed with after stomping the Bologna Warriors 42-17.
Firenze have sported a unique offense over the past three years, switching utility players throughout the offensive line-up. This week, the unequivocal game decider was the three-headed rushing beast that was Jared Gerbino, Ahmaad Tanner and Andrea Fimiani.
The trio combined for a shocking 450 yards on the ground, leaving the Warriors covered in dust. Their unique style of play, led by the now returned head coach Art Briles, leaves teams wondering how to stop such an unconventional style of play.
Guelfi totaled just 42 passing yards but were able to score five touchdowns on the ground. Although Warriors quarterback Gabriel Cousineau had what would normally be considered an outstanding day, throwing for 314 yards and a touchdown, the defense was unprepared for what they faced.
Firenze's very direct style of play will only improve as the season progresses and will undoubtedly prove to be a contender in the backend of the season.
Daniel MacKenzie
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MONDAY, April 10, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Alzheimer's patients given sedatives such as Valium or Xanax may have an increased risk for pneumonia, a new study warns.
People with Alzheimer's disease are often given these drugs, called benzodiazepines, over the long term, the researchers said.
Examples of benzodiazepines include alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), diazepam (Valium), and lorazepam (Ativan).
"An increased risk of pneumonia is an important finding to consider in treatment of patients with Alzheimer disease. Pneumonia often leads to admission to hospital, and patients with dementia are at increased risk of death related to pneumonia," Dr. Heidi Taipale, of Kuopio Research Center of Geriatric Care at the University of Eastern Finland, and co-authors wrote.
For the study, the researchers reviewed data from nearly 50,000 Alzheimer's patients in Finland. The patients' average age was 80 and about two-thirds were women.
The study found that people with Alzheimer's who took benzodiazepines were 30 percent more likely to develop pneumonia than those who weren't given the sedatives.
The risk of pneumonia was highest in the first 30 days after starting the drugs, the findings showed.
Because benzodiazepines are sedating, it's possible that people taking them may breathe saliva or food into the lungs, increasing the risk of pneumonia, the study authors suggested.
Taipale's team said the benefits and risks of these drugs -- including pneumonia -- need to be carefully considered before giving them to someone with Alzheimer's disease.
The study was published April 10 in the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
The study is "a good reminder to clinicians to 'first do no harm' when prescribing these drugs for frail older women and men with dementia," Dr. Paula Rochon and her co-authors wrote in an accompanying editorial in the journal. Rochon is from Women's College Hospital and the University of Toronto.
Non-drug "approaches should be the starting point when managing neuropsychiatric symptoms in this patient population, which should help to limit inappropriate use of these drugs," the editorial authors said.


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HomeAddictionAbuseDoes Substance Use Disorder Increase COVID-19 Complication Risk?
Does Substance Use Disorder Increase COVID-19 Complication Risk?
Category: Abuse, Abuse, Blog
Seniors and immunocompromised people aren't the only ones who have an extra reason to be concerned about COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening the health and wellbeing of the world right now. While we often think of the elderly and people with serious underlying conditions as the most vulnerable to coronavirus complications, another subset of the population may also be at increased risk: people with substance use disorders. Here's a closer look at the link between COVID-19 complications and substance use disorder, along with why social distancing may increase the threat.
COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorders
Older adults aren't the only people who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, according to the CDC. People with asthma and chronic lung disease, people with serious heart conditions, immunocompromised people, people with severe obesity, people with diabetes, people with chronic kidney disease, and people with liver disease are also at high-risk, especially if these underlying medical conditions are not under control.
While people with substance use disorders may not be the first to come to mind when it comes to COVID-19 risk, they could also be hit hard by the pandemic, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). This is for several reasons. People who smoke tobacco, use marijuana, or vape may be compromised because COVID-19 attacks the lungs. Additionally, people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and methamphetamine use disorder may also have respiratory and pulmonary health issues and are therefore also vulnerable.
Furthermore, people with substance use disorders have other challenges which may put them at greater risk, including decreased access to health care, housing insecurity, and an increased likelihood of incarceration. While these things may not directly translate to increased susceptibility to COVID-19, they do find people in closer contact with others and therefore more vulnerable to the spread of the disease.
Social isolation is necessary to flatten the curve, but is it increasing the risk of relapse for people with SUDs?
NIDA's troubling conclusion? "We know very little right now about COVID-19 and even less about its intersection with substance use disorders. But we can make educated guesses based on past experience that people with compromised health due to smoking or vaping and people with opioid, methamphetamine, cannabis, and other substance use disorders could find themselves at increased risk of COVID-19 and its more serious complications—for multiple physiological and social/environmental reasons."
The Social Isolation Struggle
Then there's the fact that the situation is in and of itself a stressful one, which could be a tipping point for people in recovery. NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow told US News & World Report, "Every one of us is affected by COVID – maybe we don't get infected, (but) we're all anxious because of the uncertainties. How we cope with that anxiety is very much dependent on multiple factors, including our circumstances, but one of the ways that people cope with it is by taking drugs."
That's not all. Even stay-at-home orders and social isolation present unique threats to addicts. For starters, it may mean limited access to health care and greater risk of illnesses which may both disrupt access to critical services while also serving as a barrier to treatment. It's not exactly surprising, then, that according to Volkow, catastrophes like the current pandemic are often associated with an increase in drug consumption and relapse for the simple reason that people use and abuse drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism. While this is problematic in a healthy world, in the post-pandemic world it's especially troubling.
Lastly, the mere act of self-isolation and the boredom that accompanies it can be a trigger at a time when people may no longer have easy access to the support they need. The good news? We are living in the digital age so while it may take some adjusting to, it's still possible to connect using internet resources, cell phone apps, and social media.
While it may not seem like it now, there is an end on the horizon for the coronavirus pandemic. If you or someone you love struggles with addiction, will there be sobriety or a relapse on the other side? Finding the right rehab treatment program can make all the difference. Enter leading drug rehab St. Louis Harris House, which has been providing targeted rehabilitation services to addicts for more than 50 years. Call us to learn about admissions today.


The CBL started its operations on April 1, 1956. Replacing the formerly established "Libyan Currency committee", which was established in 1951. The functions of the committee were limited to backing the issued local currency with Sterling assets, thus having no role in controlling money supply, credit, or in commercial banks supervision.
The CBL derives its functions and powers from the Bank law no. 1 2005.
The primary mission of the CBL is to achieve and maintain price stability within the context of monetary policy in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in Libya. It also plays a pivotal role in ensuring financial stability.
The Board of Directors is in charge of the management of the CBL; consisting of the Governor as chairman, Deputy Governor as Vice-Chairman, and seven other members, who represent other financial and economic interests. The Governor is the chief executive officer responsible for the implementation of the CBL's policies and the management of its affairs; he also represents the CBL in all its associations with other parties.
Issuance of Libyan banknotes and coins.
The stability of currency in Libya.
Management of Reserves and Control of Foreign Exchange.
Regulating the quantity, quality and cost of credit to meet the requirements of economic growth and monetary stability.
Taking appropriate measures to deal with foreign or local economic and financial problems.
Supervising Commercial banks to ensure the soundness of their financial position and protecting the rights of depositors and shareholders.
Acting as a banker and fiscal agent to the state and public entities.
Managing and issuing all state loans.
The Libyan Dinar (LD) is the unit of currency in the country. To insure exchange rate stability and protect the economy from oil price fluctuations, it was pegged to the IMF's Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket on March 18, 1986.
The CBL holds and manages the Libya gold and foreign exchange reserves. Thus the CBL is responsible for selecting suitable investments taking into consideration developments in foreign exchange, currency, and capital markets to ensure safety and profitability. The CBL allows Commercial banks to keep foreign assets in accordance with regulations in conformity with the general economic interests of the country.
The CBL has gradually dismantled foreign exchange controls to encourage foreign investors.
The CBL is the financial agent for the state and, as such, it keeps the accounts of revenues and expenditures for general secretariats. It also disburses transfers and collects funds, as well as it administers letters of credit transactions on behalf of its clients. These banking services are also offered to public institutions.
On behalf of the government, the CBL administers the State's regional and international agreements, and it manages and executes payments and commitments between Libya and other countries.
The CBL examines and analyses the financial positions of Commercial banks and ensures that the Reserve Ratio is maintained. The CBL, thru its monetary and Macroprudential policies, affects the operations of the banking sector, to enhance its intermediary role, and to make more compatible with the occurring situation of the economy.
The CBL inspects and examines the records of commercial banks and their branches to ensure accuracy and soundness in the sector. The CBL provides the Commercial banks with check clearing services as well as the services of a centralized credit risk office. It also has the responsibility of checking the suitability of the services that offered by the commercial banks.
The role of the CBL in economic development in Libya is manifested directly in creating monetary and financial institutions capable of mobilizing and channeling savings for development projects. The CBL also contributes to strengthening the State financial position through its holdings of gold and foreign exchange.
The CBL's indirect role in the economic development of Libya is embodied in its influence over the activities of commercial banks, especially by affecting the volume, direction and cost of credit thru its Monetary and Macro-prudential policies tools. The other aspect of the CBL's indirect role lies in the adoption of monetary policies capable of reinforcing internal and external confidence in the strength and stability of the Libyan currency and economy and, consequently, encouraging savings by citizens and promoting incentives for the utilization of these savings in productive and safe investment, as well as attracting foreign investments.


HE SHOULD BE SO PLUCKY!
The person behind the infamous KYLIE MINOGUE interview bootleg 'song' has put the track on his website for downloading and, despite the threat of legal action, said today (March 31) he isn't going to take it down.
The song, 'So Stupid', was taken off an unofficial fan website last week (March 24) because of concerns over legal action. However, the creator of the track, Allan Van d'Arc, has put it up for download on his own website.
Speaking to NME.COM, Van d'Arc today claimed that he was now facing a "legal warning" over the song.
The song uses snippets from a radio interview with a DJ during which the star became increasingly annoyed with his direct questioning – especially after being asked if she'd ever had any plastic surgery.
The DJ has put the song on the site for the price of £1 which he says is then donated to the NSPCC charity.


this earthly plane is no longer mine.
My gifts are Peace and Love.
please….carry on believing and seeking.
you have a special talent.
A talent sent to bring you fortune.
forever helping and showing you the way.
and the diamond frost of winter.
You have strength! You have power! You have LIFE!
sleep well and do not trouble.
for I speak only the truth.
Dream and believe in what you see.
you will realize I am close by.
Reliving memories that I cherish.


How do I map RADIUS groups to soft ether groups?
I have a couple of groups setup on our radius server. I want each group to be assigned to a different group in Soft Ether, each with different permissions.
Can someone please tell me how I would go about connecting a user (group) in the radius server to a group in soft ether? As I can see now, I can only enter one user, "*", and so I'm not sure how to add a second user (group) with different permissions.
Re: How do I map RADIUS groups to soft ether groups?
You have to create users at least for a group.
thank you for your reply. I created one group in soft ether and added a user * within it.
however if I add another group in soft ether and add a user * (so it can authenticate against the radius server), how do I configure soft ether/radius to only allow users in their assigned groups?
This is my first post, but I hope it helps.
I couldn't actually get this to work how I would have liked.
In my case, the radius server is a Windows Domain Controller, but I figure it should be similar.
What I did was, create 3 windows Groups (Radius Groups). Each group represents (let's say) one group of users with specific permissions..perhaps a company. In SoftEther, I have 3 "HUBs (1 per company)". I couldn't get this to work by creating SoftEther groups in each HUB and "mapping" them. So I created all the users individually in each HUB and then made sure they were all Radius users.
This gives you the same result as mapping the groups would (I think). it certainly does what I want it to do, but it's just a bit more admin overhead creating each individual user in softether (well, at least a username and making sure they're Radius users).
EDIT: Sorry, I may have misunderstood. If you're using groups to give different perms in SoftEther itself using "Set this group's Security Policy", then my response is not suitable.
thanks. That would not work for me unfortunately. Having to add the users manually in softether sort of avoids the whole RADIUS thing. I am trying to use it for automated VPN provisioning. So ideally I have a 'group' assigned in the RADIUS server and then softether can know which security group to apply is ideal.
Seems the only way to do that would be to setup separate radius servers with separate databases...sort of a waste of resources though.
anyone found a solution to yes ?


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What Were the Presidents' Favorite Foods?
By Sherry Rujikarn
The public has always been fascinated with the personal lives of our presidents: sex, scandal, familial feuds, and, perhaps most personal of all, eating habits.
In honor of Presidents' Day, we've compiled a list of some notable presidents' favorite foods. See if any of them match yours!
Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809): The original "foodie" before that word was even invented, Jefferson loved the sophisticated cuisine he experienced while traveling around Europe. We have him to thank for introducing some of the most quintessentially American dishes, like French fries, waffles, and macaroni.
Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877): A man of simple tastes, Grant was nuts for rice pudding. He also thought dinner wasn't dinner without some turkey on the table.
John F. Kennedy (1961-1963): Although the Kennedys are known for elevating the White House dinner parties with elegant French fare, JFK enjoyed simple lunches, usually involving soup. True to his roots, JFK's favorite was New England-style fish chow-dah.
Lyndon Baines Johnson (1963-1969): Johnson brought a casualness to presidential hosting by throwing down-home barbecues for foreign dignitaries, but what he really loved to serve guests were spicy venison sausages. They were frequently on the breakfast menu at his ranch, alongside a pile of scrambled eggs.
Richard Nixon (1969-1974): Tricky Dick's favorite foods? Highbrow beef Wellington and low-brow key lime pie.
Ronald Reagan (1981-1989): Reagan's jellybean obsession is pretty well-documented, but do you know how this former movie star developed this addiction? He started popping them to help quit smoking! His favorite flavor was licorice.
Bill Clinton (1993-2001): Sure, we all remember the jogs to McDonald's (and the hilariously brilliant Phil Hartman's parody of them), but apparently, Clinton's real love was down and dirty Tex-Mex food: Chicken enchiladas smothered in gooey cheese sauce was his favorite during his presidency. A few years, 30 fewer pounds, and a quadruple bypass later, Clinton is now an on-again, off-again vegan.
Barack Obama (2009-Present): One word: burgers. Our current president has treated his staff to burger lunches, entertained foreign dignitaries at burger joints, and caused a bit of a media stir when he deigned to use Dijon mustard in lieu of ketchup. There's even a Tumblr out there called obamaeatingburgers.
I also dove into the extensive Good Housekeeping archives to ferret out some presidential recipes. Along with Hilary Clinton's chocolate chip cookies, I found an interesting "recipe" from our July 1911 issue for "Dolly Madison's Layer Cake," a recipe that had been handed down from first lady to first lady for serving in the White House. The "recipe" contains such ingredient amounts as "butter the size of an egg" and helpful instructions like, "Follow the general directions for making..." — directions, I might add, that are NOT included. I guess there wasn't a triple-test promise back then!
Sherry Rujikarn is an assistant food editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen.
Sherry Rujikarn Associate Food Editor How long she's been at GHI: Sherry started in September 2009.
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Home News A Major Backstage Update Of The Future Of TNA iMPACT! & Their...
A Major Backstage Update Of The Future Of TNA iMPACT! & Their TV Deal
Partial Source: Pwinsider.com
UPDATE: We have confirmed with a few sources inside TNA
that the company will in fact move away from Spike and will air on a new
programming partner as of January. The new TV deal is said to be "extremly
close" to done if it isn't signed already. The word is that it will be a
multi-year deal and not a short-term contract.
The new TV partner is said to be, as previously reported, a lesser-known
network and may (though this is not confirmed) be the recently-rumored
Destination America which is part of Discovery Communications. It is available
in slightly more than half the country. The deal is expected to bring in less
money at first, but will allow them to have more opportunities. They will be
able to have more than just iMPACT! on the network and in fact will be that new
partner's biggest brand. This will allow them to help possibly grow a new
network or at least allows them to "start again," which the site reports is
their plan once new shows begin in January.
A source notes that the break with Spike TV is amicable and the December
episodes are, as of this point, still scheduled to air.
ORIGINAL: TNA appears to be officially done with Spike TV.
MMA reporter Jeremy Botter spoke with Spike officials at last night's Bellator
131 and posted the following:
I've gotten this
question, so I'll answer it: No, Spike will not be in the TNA Wrestling business
any longer.
— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) November
TNA sources have indicated that their new TV deal will be announced this week
and that this Wednesday's episode of iMPACT! will be the final one on Spike.
This means that the "Best Of" episodes that were planned to run through the end
of the year would not actually air on Spike. It is possible that TNA was waiting
for their Spike episodes to finish up before announcing their next TV home.
The company still has dates held at the Manhattan Center in New York City for
January 6th through the 8th.
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The Planetary Society, dedicated to exploring the solar system and seeking life beyond Earth, asked Michael S. Gazzaniga what a human community will look like on Mars.
Talking with the world's leading expert on cognitive neuroscience, one of the field's founders, and one of the greatest minds of our time, the Society wanted to know Gazzaniga's opinions in relation to the human brain. In other words, will the brain change? Look different structurally or perform functionally differently? In other words, will the brain enable the mind on Mars differently than on Earth?
What makes each of us uniquely human fascinates cognitive neuroscientists such as Gazzaniga. But before they dissect the cognitive processes that contribute to our uniqueness, they study the basics of brain structure. In other words, the journey of unraveling the mind-brain connection begins with brain anatomy.
The following description provides a general overview of the brain's structure.
This is the outer covering of the brain, the one with all the bumps (gryi or the singular gyrus) and folds (sulci or the singular sulcus). The cortex has a large number of connections – 75% in total. The other 25% of connections link to other brain regions, such as the nervous system.
Six layers of nerve cells and the pathways connecting these layers comprise the cerebral cortex.
Scientists localize some functions to particular lobes. For instance, speech production or generation is generally thought to occur in the left frontal lobe. However, molecular and cellular brain research from the last decade has shown that many particular "functions" are actually more widespread in one or more brain lobes or regions, and that neuronal circuits connect these distributed functional areas.
The frontal lobes are more highly developed in humans than other animals and are the centers for many higher functioning aspects of behavior, such as language, planning, generating ideas, problem solving, working memory, and personality. The frontal lobes are the last part of the brain to grow to full size, with full maturity occurring late into adolescence.
The primary motor cortex called the M1, an area associated with planning, executing, and refining motor movements, is located in the posterior area of the frontal lobes.
The prefrontal cortex is the anterior area (foremost area) of the frontal lobe. It differs from other parts of the frontal cortex by having an additional layer of neurons. This area is thought to control complex cognitive behaviors, such as modeling correct social behavior, determining consequences of certain behaviors, working toward goals, and predicting outcomes.
A strip or groove of cortex running across the top of the brain called the central sulcus separates the frontal lobes from the parietal lobes, which are located posterior to (behind) the frontal lobes.
The somatosensation strip or the S1 is the first area or strip of the parietal lobe, a strip of cortex that contains a map of the entire body for processing touch sensations. After the S1 strip, areas of the parietal lobes mediate the integration of sensory information, connecting touch with visual data or memory.
Visuospatial processing, and some aspects of language and attention are also conducted in the parietal lobes. An area of the left parietal lobe also manages motor control.
The anterior or front part of the temporal lobes are bounded by the frontal lobe to one side, and the brain stem to the other. The upper part of the brain stem called the pons actually connects and extends from the temporal lobes. To the rear of the temporal lobes are the parietal and occipital lobes.
The temporal lobes are further segmented into three gyri: the superior or upper; the medial or mid; and the inferior or lower.
An area of the superior gyrus is the primary auditory control center, also known as Heschl's gyrus, that receives auditory inputs from the ears. On the left side of the primary auditory center, recognition of language sounds takes place. On the right side, recognition of non-verbal sounds such as tone, rhythm, and emotion takes place.
Parts of the inferior temporal lobes contribute to the recognition of specific visual stimuli, such as faces, objects, and animals. Scientists think that the inferior temporal lobes store memories in a highly organized way.
Lying below the parietal and temporal lobes are the occipital lobes - the smallest of the four lobes. They are located at the back or rearmost part of the brain. These lobes contain the roadmap for visual processing.
An area called Brodmann area 17 or V1 is the primary visual cortex, residing in the medial (mid) part of he occipital lobe. This area extends to the posterior pole of the lobe. The V1 is also referred to as the striate cortex because it contains a large stripe of myelin. Areas located around the striate are called extrastriate cortex, and they mediate the perception of forms, movement, movement direction, location, and color discrimination.
The regions described above provide an overview of the brain as if visually examined from the outside. But there are also many areas inside the brain responsible for memory, perception, learning, emotions, and other cognitive systems. Most of the deep brain structures connect with multiple brain areas and regions.
Scientists use another categorization system to name large sections of the brain, calling these sections the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain.
The forebrain contains the cerebral cortex, and the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia are clusters of nuclei consisting of several interrelated structures that scientists believe are involved with motor control and movement. The amygdala is one component of the basal ganglia.
The forebrain also contains the limbic system, often referred to as the brain's emotional center, controlling emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure. The limbic system includes the hippocampus, which plays an important role in long-term memory and spatial memory. It also includes the mammillary bodies, anterior thalamic nucleus, cingulate cortex, the formix, and the entorhinal cortex.
The limbic works with both higher cortical brain structures as well as those of the brain stem.
The thalamus, responsible for relaying sensation, spatial sense and motor signals, is centrally located on top of the brainstem. It helps regulate consciousness, sleep, and alertness. Some textbooks on the brain place the thalamus in the forebrain, others place it in the midbrain, still others place it between the forebrain and midbrain.
The midbrain's structures are involved with the processing of auditory and visual reflexes, such as turning the head toward a sound or moving the eyes toward a visual stimulus. These structures are called the tectum or colliculi.
This area of the brain contains structures outside of the cerebral cortex: the pons, medulla oblongata, and cerebellum. The spinal cord becomes the medulla oblongata as it makes its way into the cranium. This main nervous system connector carries messages between the spinal cord and brain. It also controls basic bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, and digestive activities.
The pons lies right above the medulla, relaying signals from the medulla to the brain. It also links the cerebellum to the rest of the brain.
The cerebellum lies on the dorsal (back) part of the brainstem at about ear level. This structure controls balance, contributes to the learning of coordinated movements, and processes sensory information used by motor systems.
Those who make a living studying the brain describe it as a passion – not a job. For those interested in probing how the brain enables the mind, or in other words, how the mind-brain connection makes humans unique among all living creatures, several career paths are possible.
An bachelor's or graduate degree in psychology provides an excellent background for those interested in the brain. Most research positions require a Ph.D. Contact psychology schools for more information.


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"Such [former] ages of ignorance God, it is true, ignored and allowed to pass unnoticed; but now He charges all people everywhere to repent (to change their minds for the better and heartily to amend their ways, with abhorrence of their past sins), 31 Because He has fixed a day when He will judge the world righteously (justly) by a Man Whom He has destined and appointed for that task, and He has made this credible and given conviction and assurance and evidence to everyone by raising Him from the dead" Acts 17:30-31 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
"But how are people to call upon Him Whom they have not believed [in Whom they have no faith, on Whom they have no reliance]? And how are they to believe in Him [adhere to, trust in, and rely upon Him] of Whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? 15 And how can men [be expected to] preach unless they are sent?" Romans 10:14-15a (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
There is an amazing account in the Old Testament Book of Jonah where Nineveh, the largest city in the world at that time, repented when God warned them of impending judgment! God's preacher Jonah was sent (literally coerced) to deliver a simple message to the city that they would be "overthrown" in 40 days. Jonah had tried everything he could to avoid going because of the cruelty Assyria had exhibited during repeated invasions of Israel, but God's intent was to extend His grace to the inhabitants of that particular city. And from a human perspective the outcome was truly miraculous because from the King down to the lowliest servant they (1) believed in God and (2) repented—changed their attitude and conduct for the better.
"So the people of Nineveh believed in God and proclaimed a fast and put on sackcloth [in penitent mourning], from the greatest of them even to the least of them" Jonah 3:5 (Amplified Bible).
It has been estimated that there were at least one million people in that city and its environs—which appears to have made it the most extensive outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon individuals during Old Testament times. But while some preachers have referred to it as a "great revival," that is a misnomer because as far as we can tell there was not a single believer in the city to revive! It was a spontaneous act of grace in which God reversed the spiritual death of many thousands of unregenerate people, thereby enabling them to believe. Then from top to bottom they did so and subsequently repented of their sins.
"The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, Someone more and greater than Jonah is here!" Matthew 12:41 (Amplified Bible).
"But in truth I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heavens were closed up for three years and six months, so that there came a great famine over all the land; 26 And yet Elijah was not sent to a single one of them, but only to Zarephath in the country of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. 27 And there were many lepers in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet, and yet not one of them was cleansed [by being healed]—but only Naaman the Syrian. Luke 4:25-27 (Amplified Bible).
Our sovereign God sent salvation to many thousands in the first instance and only single individuals in the other two. And what should have caught the attention of the Jews was the fact that in each instance all were Gentiles! Yet, as far as we are able to determine, there was no positive reaction on the part of God's chosen people to those demonstrations of His sovereignty in salvation. They just ignored it, carried on with business as usual and continued to believe they were the sole recipients of God's grace. In their foolish pride they held Gentiles to be "dogs" and thus totally unworthy of receiving anything from Him.
"So I ask, Have they stumbled so as to fall [to their utter spiritual ruin, irretrievably]? By no means! But through their false step and transgression salvation [has come] to the Gentiles, so as to arouse Israel [to see and feel what they forfeited] and so to make them jealous" Romans 11:11 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
So from this we can see that God sent salvation to Nineveh, Naaman, and the widow at Zarephath to get Israel's attention and make her jealous. But of course to this very day the salvation of Gentiles has not awakened her to the reality of God's sovereign plan.
"Then He began to censure and reproach the cities in which most of His mighty works had been performed, because they did not repent [and their hearts were not changed]. 21 Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes [and their hearts would have been changed]. 22 I tell you [further], it shall be more endurable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, are you to be lifted up to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades [the region of the dead]! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have continued until today. 24 But I tell you, it shall be more endurable for the land of Sodom on the day of judgment than for you" Matthew 11:20-24 (Amplified Bible).
"Therefore they could not believe [they were unable to believe]. For Isaiah has also said, 40 He has blinded their eyes and hardened and benumbed their [callous, degenerated] hearts [He has made their minds dull], to keep them from seeing with their eyes and understanding with their hearts and minds and repenting and turning to Me to heal them" John 12:39-40 (Amplified Bible).
"Then the disciples came to Him and said, Why do You speak to them in parables? 11 And He replied to them, To you it has been given to know the secrets and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. 12 For whoever has [spiritual knowledge], to him will more be given and he will be furnished richly so that he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 13 This is the reason that I speak to them in parables: because having the power of seeing, they do not see; and having the power of hearing, they do not hear, nor do they grasp and understand. 14 In them indeed is the process of fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah, which says: You shall indeed hear and hear but never grasp and understand; and you shall indeed look and look but never see and perceive. 15 For this nation's heart has grown gross (fat and dull), and their ears heavy and difficult of hearing, and their eyes they have tightly closed, lest they see and perceive with their eyes, and hear and comprehend the sense with their ears, and grasp and understand with their heart, and turn and I should heal them. 16 But blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are your eyes because they do see, and your ears because they do hear" Matthew 13:10-16 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
"What then [shall we conclude]? Israel failed to obtain what it sought [God's favor by obedience to the Law]. Only the elect (those chosen few) obtained it, while the rest of them became callously indifferent (blinded, hardened, and made insensible to it)". Romans 11:7 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
Once again, most of them were not His elect sheep and God did not grant them repentance.
"And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome (fighting and contending). Instead, he must be kindly to everyone and mild-tempered [preserving the bond of peace]; he must be a skilled and suitable teacher, patient and forbearing and willing to suffer wrong. 25 He must correct his opponents with courtesy and gentleness, in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and come to know the Truth [that they will perceive and recognize and become accurately acquainted with and acknowledge it]" 2 Timothy 2:24-25 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
"For it is by free grace (God's unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ's salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your own striving], but it is the gift of God; 9 Not because of works [not the fulfillment of the Law's demands], lest any man should boast. [It is not the result of what anyone can possibly do, so no one can pride himself in it or take glory to himself.] 10 For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live]" Ephesians 2:8-10 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
"For by the grace (unmerited favor of God) given to me I warn everyone among you not to estimate and think of himself more highly than he ought [not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own importance], but to rate his ability with sober judgment, each according to the degree of faith apportioned by God to him" Romans 12:3b (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
Faith is faith whether it be saving faith or sustaining faith and God has not seen fit to give all of us the same amount!
"The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith (that trust and confidence that springs from our belief in God)" Luke 17:5 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).
Have you believed, repented of your sins and received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? If you cannot honestly answer "yes," then I beg you to bow your unworthy head in prayer, admit that you are a sinner and ask Him to save you.
The "good news"—the simple Gospel message—is that He died a sacrificial death on the cross so that sinners like us could spend eternity with Him in heaven. God the Father honors that perfect sacrifice and will forgive all who truly believe in His Son and call upon Him for salvation.
Do it today because tomorrow may never come for you!
"For He says, In the time of favor (of an assured welcome) I have listened to and heeded your call, and I have helped you on the day of deliverance (the day of salvation). Behold, now is truly the time for a gracious welcome and acceptance [of you from God]; behold, now is the day of salvation!" 2 Corinthians 6:2 (Amplified Bible, emphasis mine).


Do you crib? crib alot? everyday everytime about your career or about your life or some of your loved ones does the same. Then you should further. We will analyse some interesting things about cribbing.
Cribbing is important but once in a week but not always or daily. Cribbing makes you feel light so that you forget all the odds and get back to your work to reach your dreams.
There is one of my friend who use to crib alot. I get annoyed by this thing as when I see some one cribbing to much I feel that person is not doing any thing to solve out the issues and rather he/she is always cribbing.
If you are not helping to make it right, Then stop complaining about it being wrong.
So together with that friend we sat out to layout some rules about cribbing as cribbing is required also but at the same time it should not be too much as well.
Don't let go too soon but don't hold on too long.
These rules are funny but important :D.
1. Cribbing is allowed only once in a week. You can choose the day whenever it is required the most.
3. Your cribbing days quota don't lapse if you don't crib in a week. This comes handy when you know that you will require lot of cribbing days after two months due to any reason. May be you have appraisal coming in next two months. So better start saving cribbing days.


Growing up, we try to think up the most perfect wedding. In our heads, we've picked out the flowers, the colors, the tuxedos, the dresses, the decor, the food, our dress, and, of course, the day itself. Summer? Autumn? Winter? Spring? We all have our particular preference. So, now, the day has come for when you've just gotten engaged, you're in love with your partner-to-be and loving life. You've shopped around looking for the best place to hold your wedding. It's perfect! It's the one – but, alas, the date you wanted is booked. Disaster strikes – is this not the perfect venue? Without that date, will the wedding be a lot different from what you've imagined? That's where the question comes in – what's more important? The wedding date or the venue?
Planning a wedding is a lot of work. It becomes, essentially, a second job while you're trying to live the rest of your life. Although it's fun and exciting for the both of you, it can also be extremely stressful. That doesn't mean that, when it's all done, it won't be a day to remember. It will be everything you've hoped for and more. Everything seems to work out just when it's time, so patience and faith are two very important things to remember at this time.
So, what IS more important? The venue or the date? Since you're spending so much time and effort to find out where you'd like your wedding, changing the date is just a small consolation for having the best possible wedding. Although it is up for discussion, making sure that you get what you're looking for on your wedding day is far more important than settling because of the date. Your wedding day is supposed to be a reflection of you and your partner and the love that you share. Don't let that be ruined because of a date.
When you run into the problem of the date being a special date, there may be room for compromise when it comes to the perfect venue. La Galleria, in particular, can hold two weddings that are completely separated from each other on the same day – many venues can't accomodate for that. Is there another special date in your relationship? Figure out what works best for you and go from there.
Your wedding day, no matter what, will be special because of the love you two share. Everyone will have fun no matter the date. Pick your favorite venue. Let them work with you and you will be sure to, absolutely, have a day to remember.


Undergraduate degrees are offered by the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Public Health.
Prepare for graduate studies or careers in the fast growing sustainability field in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Learn about human-environment interactions, sustainable living and our connectedness with Earth on local, regional and global scales.
Consider concentrations in topics such as food and energy sustainability and biodiversity.
Jointly administered through the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Prepares students for graduate studies or careers as scientists in environmental science or in one of the traditional physical sciences (e.g., biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, meteorology, physics).
Field experience and independent research.
Prepares students for careers in government, the nonprofit sector, and private industry.
Teaches environmental law and regulation, real-world application of scientific theory, and the science and policy behind sustainable practices.
Examines applied aspects of environmental policy.
Focuses on basic concepts of outdoor resources, the relationships and interactions of people and outdoor resources, and how to manage them.
Topics include outdoor recreation, environmental education, interpretive techniques, outdoor adventure education, nature study, recreation resource management, human health and natural environments and organized camping.
Prepares students for careers in an array of settings–including municipal parks and recreation departments, nature preserves, nonprofit organizations, outdoor adventure organizations, and state and federal agencies (e.g., US Forest Service and National Park Service).
Prepares the next generation of environmental health professionals through scholarship focused on the influences and effects of environmental factors on human health and disease.
The program prepares health scientists to conduct and share through scholarly pursuits the results of original lab-based research; to emphasize the scientific, technological, policy, and management skills needed to address environmental and occupational health concerns; and to advance the discipline of environmental health.
Prepares students for public health professions situated in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, schools and universities, and corporations.
The B.A. provides a strong liberal arts degree focus on the major subject areas of geography, allowing students to focus on particular concentration areas and/or a second or even third major.
The B.S. provides additional science requirements that prepare science-oriented students for graduate school and for science-related jobs at the bachelor's degree level.
Concentration areas include Climate, Land and Environmental Change; Food and Agriculture; Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing; Globalization, Development and Justice; and Water Resources.
Provides training for those who seek careers in the application of earth sciences to the minerals, energy, and environmental industries as well as federal and state agencies, and research laboratories.
Designed to perpare students to become professional earth scientists, as well as to attend graduate school for advanced training.
Provides a broadly based background in the fundamentals of earth and atmospheric sciences.
Offers maximum flexibility in course selection to enhance interdisciplinary study and makes a double major easily accessible to students in related fields.
Administered by the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, through the College of Arts and Sciences.
The B.A. trains students in the major subject areas of biology while remaining the most flexible of all biology degrees offered, allowing students to focus on particular concentration areas and/or a second or even third major.
The B.S. features more extensive science requirements that prepare science-oriented students for graduate school and for science-related jobs at the bachelor's degree level.
Concentration areas include Biology of Disease, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, and Integrative and Organismal Biology.
Administered by the Department of Biology, through the College of Arts and Sciences.


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Q: How to keep google-chrome from buffering I have a situation where I am calling a js function when a button is clicked in a php page, a hidden dialog is displayed and some data is painted in the dialog prior to issuing a series of synchronous ajax calls which generate SQL statements server-side. This process may be repeated in a loop which is the reason for the synchronous ajax as the loop would need to be interrupted should the ajax call return an error of some kind.
My problem is that Chrome will not display the data prior to the ajax call whereas firefox will. I've tried setting the contentType method of the jqXHR Object to "application/octet-stream" but no luck.
Here's the ajax code:
 $.ajax({
    async : false,
    url : "url",
    method : "GET", // redudntant, GET is the default
    dataType : "text",
    beforeSend : function(xhr) {
        xhr.overrideMimeType("application/octet-stream;");
    },
    success : function(data) {
        // do stuff with data
    }
}).fail(function(xhr, status, error) {
    // do stuff with error
});

A: This is not so much an answer to my original question but given that nobody was able to answer it or even give me advice or point me in the right direction I reworked my code completely to eliminate client-side code with reliance on ajax for server-side processing. My solution relies almost entirely on server-side code with minimal client-side limited to messaging and informational visuals and no ajax. The fact that no solution was forthcoming from the community is a source of great disappointment as I've come to rely on stackoverflow for advice and examples. It begs the question: was it that nobody had the answer or that it was deemed answered?


Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women, according to Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD. Some notable risk factors that point to lung cancer, reports Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, include first- and second-hand smoking, as well as occupational exposures to certain carcinogens like radon gas. But treatments for lung cancer, notes Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, have come a long way in the past few decades.
According to Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, traditional lung cancer treatments like surgery and chemotherapy are not the only choices anymore. Newer treatments for lung cancer are also available, says Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, like photodynamic therapy, cryosurgery, electrocautery, and more. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD also points out that each lung cancer treatment has its own strengths and weaknesses, as well as unique side effects.
An expert oncologist, Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD believes in selecting a lung cancer treatment only after a careful evaluation of each patient's particular case. When it comes to treatment, Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD has always focused on the needs and wishes of his patients in order to develop an individualized program. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD has assisted patients in narrowing their treatment options based on the latest research and practices. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD also believes that it is important to educate patients so that they can distinguish treatments that are palliative from those that are geared toward a cure, weighing the side effects of each type of treatment. Treatments are periodically refined, notes Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, according to ongoing developments in oncology. For example, histologic subtypes have gained importance in evaluating lung cancers, points out Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, beyond the size of the cell groupings.
California's GAR Labs, under the leadership of Tom Raffy, has deservedly achieved high recognition for the quality of their products and business practices. GAR Labs strives to go beyond producing the best contract beauty supplies, and help lead businesses into a sustainable future. Graced with a burgeoning product market, GAR Labs is devoting more resources to greening their operation. In a recent interview, President Tom Raffy spoke on behalf of GAR Labs and elaborated on this ambitious vision of total sustainability. Here is an excerpt of the Presentation Solutions interview with GAR Labs's Tom Raffy.
Presentation Solutions: 'Sustainability' has becoming a real buzz word.
Raffy/GAR Labs: Yes, and overuse can obscure its meaning.
Presentation Solutions: What does sustainability mean?
Raffy/GAR Labs: Sustainability is simple. It means a system in which total energy production matches total energy consumption.
Presentation Solutions: That is quite general.
Raffy/GAR Labs: It is the underlying concept of balance in any enterprise. To implement the underlying concept of balance; that's sustainability.
Raffy/GAR Labs: No, sustainability refers to energy. Money is just one of the many forms of measuring energy. The rest depends on context.
Raffy/GAR Labs: Sure. Our GAR Labs as a private label cosmetic manufacturer needs a certain amount of electrical energy every year to operate. To achieve sustainability in the GAR Labs electrical sphere, we must reduce our consumption of electrical energy, while at the same time producing our own electricity. Over time, we aim to match our consumption of electricity to our production of electricity and achieve sustainability.
Presentation Solutions: I see. How have you reduced energy consumption?
Raffy/GAR Labs: By installing a comprehensive system of energy efficient equipment, by installing 100's of LED and T-5 fluorescent lights throughout GAR Labs, to a state-of the-art efficient cooling unit that only uses 50% of it's cooling power unless needed and to running all of GAR Labs on motion activated, next-generation lighting that keeps all warehouse and office lights off unless there is a person in the room.
Presentation Solutions: And how have you improved energy production?
Raffy/GAR Labs: I am proud to say that GAR Labs has finished installing a 100,000-watt solar energy system at our facility. By capturing the abundant ultra violet rays of California, GAR Labs is taking the final steps toward living independently off–the-electrical grid.
Presentation Solutions: Aren't these changes expensive? Many business owners are wary of the cost of greening their buildings and operations.
Raffy/GAR Labs: Now in the long run these changes saves – even makes – money. Sustainability is encouraged, for example the city of Riverside is offering many rebates to stimulate and support the investment in alternative energy and GAR Labs took advantage of that rebate. GAR Labs and the city of Riverside are thinking about sustainability from a longer perspective. Imagine the day when your business no longer has to pay an electric bill. Imagine producing extra energy, which the electric company then buys back. Sustainability is as good for the bottom line as it is for the planet.
Presentation Solutions: Thank you so much for your time and your insights.
Raffy/GAR Labs: Thank you for the invitation.
Founded in 1982, GAR Labs has grown and now operates from a 133,000 square foot headquarters located in Riverside, California. The GAR Labs facility meets or exceeds all health, safety, EPA and FDA standards and requirements, and is licensed for both alcohol filling and storage. Using only purified water, GAR Labs can serve a capacity ranging from 55 gallons to 12,000 gallons per shift.
From 5,000 to 5 million pieces, GAR Labs can develop the formulation, fill and package your product. GAR Labs is licensed and staffed to all personal care products which include sunscreens, face cream, body creams, hair care, body soaps, perfumes and alcohol related products. In addition, GAR Labs is an FDA registered over-the-counter drug (OTC) products.
GAR Labs employs its own in-house chemists that work in a full-service laboratory and can quickly make test samples of the products you want. Along with the development laboratory, GAR Labs offers clients peace-of-mind by having a fully equipped quality control-testing department.
"Analytical Testing Lab" verifies the chemical finger print of each ingredient to guarantee compliance through Infrared Spectrometer (IR) and High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC).
"Quality Control Department" ensures all finished products meet customer specification.
"Microbiological Testing Department" insures all ingredients and finished products are bacteria free.
As you can see with GAR Labs, ALL raw materials AND finished products are fully tested for both quality and compliance so that you can trust what you are selling and it will last a long time.
When it comes to processing your order the team at GAR Labs is committed to offering the best in project management. Upon receiving a client purchase order, customer service reps have the ability to track the project's progression. Using a state-of-the-art computer system, GAR Labs customer service personnel enter your purchase order and then track the progress of the work and email their status every week until your order is complete.
Even after completion, GAR Labs can help you with the technical documents that might be needed to sell your product domestically or by exporting.
For more information, visit GAR Labs online at www.garlabs.com or call them at 951-788-0700.


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BBC journalist Shirin Wheeler receives the EP Prize for Journalism
British journalist Shirin Wheeler (BBC The Record: Europe, made by BBC Parliament) won the first European Parliament Prize for Journalism (TV section) for the programme's significant contribution to the better understanding of major EU issues. On awarding the prize, EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering said the in-depth reports on EU issues were "professional, accessible and accurate". The prize was presented in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels.
There were four different categories for the prize: written press, radio, TV and internet. Shirin Wheeler, a journalist for the BBC and one of seven prize winners, won the television category for her weekly EU politics programme The Record: Europe from Brussels and Strasbourg.
On receiving the prize, Ms Wheeler said: "It's lovely to get a prize for doing something you love so much. We invite people who are passionate about what the European Union is doing, and equally people who are passionate against about what the European Union is doing… we are passionate about telling people what they are going to be voting for and with the run-up to the European elections that is more important than ever." Ms Wheeler thanked her BBC colleagues and in particular her producer Lucy Thomas as well as the Parliament's audiovisual department for its help in making the programme."
Rory Peck Trust
The winner of each category was awarded €5 000. Shirin Wheeler, on behalf of the BBC, will donate the prize money to the Rory Peck Trust, a trust which offers grants to the families of freelance journalists killed or injured whilst on an assignment. The Trust also provides grants to freelancers for training.
In his introductory speech, Hans-Gert Pöttering said the EU needs "critical but fair and objective voices" to help citizens understand the immediate impact the EU has on their lives. He said the European Parliament Prize for Journalism represents the freedom of the press, the pluralism of the media and independent reporting.
Profile of Shirin Wheeler
Shirin Wheeler is based in the BBC's Brussels bureau and presents the prize-winning The Record: Europe. Shirin was born in Berlin and educated in Washington DC, Brussels and Britain. Shirin has been in Brussels since 1996, working mainly with BBC TV and radio.
The European Parliament Prize for Journalism is the first of its kind to be awarded to journalists who have dealt with major issues at a European level. It recognises their significant contribution to providing a better understanding of the EU institutions and/or EU policies.
The seven winners were chosen from 70 national winners by a jury composed of three MEPs and accredited journalists to EU institutions.
All 70 national winners were invited to attend the ceremony and panel discussion on the role of the media in providing better information for citizens on the EU institutions, and particularly the European Parliament.
(The Record: Europe is) made by BBC Parliament, also shown on the BBC's News channel and BBC World News on Saturdays at 15:30 CET and Sundays at 08:30 CET (from 26th October 10.30 CET)
Richard FREEDMAN and Karen LINDSAY
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NEW YORK - One person In New York City is being tested for a suspected case of coronavirus, according to the Health Department.
The person, reportedly under the age of 40, who is currently hospitalized at NYC Health + Hospital/Bellevue, had recently traveled to mainland China and showed signs of a fever and cough without another common cause like influenza or other cold viruses. Officials say the person is currently in stable condition and doing well.
Testing to determine whether or not it is a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus will take a minimum of 36-48 hours.
"An individual with a travel history to China felt unwell and sought help from a medical provider who promptly contacted the health department," said Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot. "This is exactly what we prepared fr and we thank everyone for taking all the right steps. Reports of the first person being tested in New York City demonstrate that the system is working as intended."
Mayor Bill de Blasio gives upstate on coronavirus
Mayor Bill de Blasio and officials from the New York City Health Department give an update on the suspected case of coronavirus currently being treated at Bellevue Hospital.
There are now eight confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States and over 12,000 worldwide, with at least 259 people dead.
For those who feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, and traveled to Hubei province China—or been in contact with a confirmed case novel Coronavirus — within 14 days of symptom onset, CDC recommends:
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OSHAWA, Ontario (Reuters) - Canada's economy has a lot more room to grow, with higher unemployment and more excess capacity than the United States, and if interest rates were raised today Canada would tip into recession, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said on Tuesday.
In response to a question U.S. rate hikes, Poloz said the two countries share a similar growth path, but Canada has a lot more room to grow because it has not recovered fully from the oil price shock.
"It is why the interest rate is quite low now, is to give the economy extra room to grow ... if we were to raise interest rates back to normal prematurely, like today, the economy would, I'm certain, have a recession," Poloz said.
Poloz defended the bank's dovish outlook, saying it is more important to focus on the downside risks to the economy than the upside risks, even with recent signs of stronger-than-expected growth in jobs, gross domestic product and retail sales.
"I think it would be odd to forget about all those downside risks just because a couple of data points came in a little bit better than expected. We've had positive data points in the last three years, too, and they didn't last, so we're being very cautious in our outlook," Poloz told reporters at a news conference.
He declined to say whether a rate cut was off the table, saying he did not want to prejudge the bank's decision-making process. The bank is set to release its quarterly Monetary Policy Report together with an interest rate announcement on April 12, followed by a news conference.
Poloz's comments followed a speech in which he said Canada must continue to push for open markets because the costs of protectionism are steep, pushing back against rising anti-trade sentiment in both the United States and Europe.
The central bank governor said there is a direct correlation between economic progress and openness, and pointed to trade, immigration and foreign investment as necessary ingredients to Canada's prosperity.
"Protectionism does not promote growth and its costs are steep," Poloz said in remarks to Durham College in his hometown of Oshawa, in Canada's manufacturing heartland.


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According to a CDC report, dairy consumption causes an average of 760 illnesses and 22 hospitalizations a year, of which they claim 96 percent are caused by contaminated unpasteurized milk
The study specifically looked at raw dairy contaminated with Escherichia coli, salmonella, listeria and campylobacter — the latter of which is commonly found contaminating chicken CAFOs and produce
The war against raw milk has been one of the most successful, fear-based campaigns ever created to monopolize an industry
Increasing numbers of Americans are seeking out unpasteurized, or raw, dairy products — both for the health benefits and the flavor. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), meanwhile, has released a report that's clearly an attempt to squelch the growing enthusiasm for obtaining farm-fresh foods like raw milk and cheese.1
The report is only an estimate, made using a model relying on publicly available outbreak data, so it's far from an exact science. Further, the outbreak numbers are very small. According to the report, dairy consumption causes an average of 760 illnesses and 22 hospitalizations a year. Of those, they claim that 96 percent are caused by contaminated unpasteurized milk.
Statements made in the study suggest it may be used as cannon fodder for government to act against the interest of food freedom, especially in terms of loosening the nonsensical regulations that make it difficult if not impossible for so many Americans to access this natural food.
For instance, the CDC said: "An easing of regulations has allowed greater access to unpasteurized milk in recent years, and this study shows that illnesses and hospitalizations will rise as consumption of unpasteurized dairy products increases" — an assumption that paves the way for raw milk regulations, already a topic of heated debate, to be tightened.
Also curious is the fact that the study specifically looked at raw dairy contaminated with escherichia coli (E. coli), salmonella, listeria and campylobacter — the latter of which is commonly found contaminating produce and CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) chickens!
Campylobacter — No. 1 Cause of Food Poisoning in the US — Is a CAFO Chicken Bug
Salmonella has been the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. for the last 20 years, but as of 2016 it's been unseated by campylobacter. In April 2017, the CDC released a preliminary report stating that 8,547 cases of the more than 24,000 foodborne infections reported in 2016 were caused by campylobacter (compared to 8,172 caused by salmonella).2
It's likely not a coincidence that these two bugs are then singled out as major drivers of outbreaks related to unpasteurized dairy. The CDC report noted, " … [O]utbreak-related illnesses will increase steadily as unpasteurized dairy consumption grows, likely driven largely by salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis."3
It seems strange to peg campylobacter as a "raw milk germ," when it's regularly detected in CAFO chicken sold in U.S. supermarkets. According to the CDC, "Campylobacter was found on 47 percent of raw chicken samples bought in grocery stores and tested through the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS)."4 The CDC also states:5
"Most cases of campylobacteriosis are associated with eating raw or undercooked poultry meat or from cross-contamination of other foods by these items … Even one drop of juice from raw chicken meat can have enough campylobacter in it to infect a person!
One way to become infected is to cut poultry meat on a cutting board, and then use the unwashed cutting board or utensil to prepare vegetables or other raw or lightly cooked foods."
Also revealing, while campylobacter is the bacteria responsible for most cases of foodborne illness, leafy greens are actually the No. 1 source of food poisoning in the U.S, accounting for nearly half of all illnesses.6 It would seem to be a mystery why, then, raw dairy is considered worthy of banning, until you understand that it's seen as a direct competitor to Big Dairy.
Preventing Farmers From Selling Raw Milk to You Facilitates Price Fixing, Consolidation of Big Dairy
The war against raw milk has been one of the most successful, fear-based campaigns ever created to monopolize an industry. As long as farmers are prevented from selling to consumers directly, processors can and do price fix the market, ultimately leading to the intentional destruction of small, family dairy farms and consolidation of CAFO dairy farms using taxpayer-funded subsidies.7
As CAFOs became the norm for dairy farms (even in idyllic-seeming dairy states like Vermont), farmers were forced to grow their herds and increase milk production using artificial (drug and hormone-based) methods, among others (like feeding cows an unnatural amount of grain-based food, 24-hour confinement and increased number of milkings per day).
The price of milk is now so low that an average-sized dairy farm in Vermont (about 125 cows) is operating at a loss of $100,000 a year. It's gotten so bad that farmers in Vermont only get about $14 for 11.6 gallons of milk, which cost about $22 to produce. So they're essentially paying about $8 to sell 11.6 gallons of milk.8
Corporate Giants Benefit When Milk Prices Tank
In 2016, the industrial dairy industry dumped 43 million gallons of milk due to a massive milk glut. The glut was the result of a 2014 spike in milk prices, which encouraged many dairy farmers to add more milk cows to their farms. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data showed that dairy cows increased by 40,000 in 2016, with a 1.4 percent increase in production per cow.
With too much milk and nowhere to sell it, prices tanked. Milk prices declined 22 percent in recent months to $16.39 per 100 pounds — a price so low some farmers could no longer afford to even transport it to the market.9 As VT Digger reported:10
"The only happy faces in the Vermont dairy industry are Ben & Jerry's, Cabot Cheese, Dean Foods, and a few other conventional milk users. They are happy because they are making huge profits at the same time that milk prices to farmers are hovering in the $13 to $15 range for 100 pounds of milk (11.6 gallons). The farmers are not happy since they are hemorrhaging money — lots of money — since it costs about $22 to produce that 100 pounds of milk.
Both St. Albans Co-op, which supplies Ben & Jerry's, and Agri-Mark, which supplies Cabot, have been losing an increasing number of farmers to bankruptcy because of too much conventional milk and low prices; all this, while their corporate profits soar."
Raw Milk Cheese Culture Is Booming in the US
Raw milk cheese is so common in Europe that you can even find it in vending machines, while in the U.S. federal regulators have been threatening to ban raw milk products, including raw cheese, due to what they claim are increased safety risks — safety risks that have been greatly overblown.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) surveyed more than 1,600 raw milk cheeses in 2014 and found only 10 of them, or 0.62 percent, contained listeria.11 Not to mention that, in the U.S., raw milk cheese is aged 60 days before being sold to consumers. In some types of cheeses, such as Gruyere, this process leads to a lower-moisture, more acidic environment that discourages the growth of pathogens like listeria.12 And there's a reason why many award-winning cheeses are made from raw milk.
Piero Sardo, president and scientific adviser of the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity and Cheese, explains some of them in the video above.13 Pennsylvania cheesemaker Sue Miller also explained to Mother Nature Network:14
"There are all these great enzymes living in the milk when it's raw that create flavor profiles. When milk is pasteurized, they get extinguished so you have to add cultures to accentuate the flavors of the milk … I'd love for people to really try raw milk cheese. In Europe people don't want pasteurized cheese. They know how good raw milk cheese is."
'Food Freedom' Bill in North Dakota Excludes Raw Milk
As more Americans demand the right to purchase and consume locally sourced food of their own choosing, increasing numbers of states are introducing legislation to loosen restrictions regarding intrastate sales of raw milk. Raw milk, by the way, is the only food banned from interstate commerce.
In North Dakota, House Bill 1433 would have allowed farmers to sell raw milk directly to consumers. As it stands, North Dakotans who wish to purchase raw milk must purchase a share of the cow or herd. The "Food Freedom" bill also includes other measures, like a cottage food operator provision that allows people to produce and package food made in a home kitchen, as well as an exemption from grading eggs that come from a producer's own flock.
Well, the bill passed easily in April 2017 — but only after the raw milk sales were removed.15 In Montana, meanwhile, House Bill 325 was voted down by the Senate. The bill would have allowed for limited sales of raw milk.16 However, efforts continue across the U.S. to expand access to raw milk and, in so doing, protect people's right to eat and drink what they please. The Durango Herald reported:17
"Efforts to legalize raw milk sales in some form have succeeded in 42 states, and expansion pushes are ongoing this year in states including Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, Rhode Island, North Dakota and Texas."
State Rep. Nancy Balance, who sponsored the Montana bill, added, "It's time for the state government to get out of our kitchens and end this control of what we choose to eat and drink." Sen. Anne Gobi of Massachusetts, who sponsored a state bill that would allow farmers with 12 or fewer cows or goats to sell raw milk, further told the Herald:18
"Raw milk is one area that can help farmers to sustain and grow their dairy business … The opportunity to be able to create a larger market and better marketing ability will be a great assist to our farmers."
Your help is needed. Please DONATE NOW to support raw milk farmers and help provide funds so they can continue with the tough legal challenges that are required to fend off these government assaults against our right to quality GMO-free, soy-free and organic grassfed foods from the farmers we know and respect. To be an important part of this fight please consider helping with any amount you can.
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What's Really Causing Massive Rates of Foodborne Illness?
While the CDC continues to point the finger at raw milk, the reality is that large-scale food production and global distribution means that if bacteria are present, they quickly contaminate massive batches of food, which gets widely distributed, sometimes globally. Even the dangerous and increasingly drug-resistant Clostridium difficile may be spreading via food distribution, according to preliminary research presented at the 27th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.19
The absurdity of targeting raw milk becomes even clearer when contrasted with the real culprits in many cases of food-borne illness: CAFOs. The majority of foods that are making people sick are not coming from small organic farms selling raw milk products. They're coming from CAFOs and the mega-companies that use their products, along with processed foods. Listeria may live inside the tissue of romaine lettuce leaves, which means even sanitizing it may not remove the pathogen.20
In 2017, salmonella was also detected in jalapeno-flavored potato chips21 and frozen brownies (packaged alongside frozen chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese),22 while listeria was found in frozen pizzas.23 The bottom line is that bad bugs are found in many food products during random sampling, which means, if you use the same justification used to vilify raw milk, virtually all foods would be banned.
Do You Believe in Food Freedom?
Truth be told, many people should not consume dairy whether it is raw or pasteurized, as they are allergic to the milk proteins. Additionally, if you're insulin resistant, you would likely be better off avoiding raw and pasteurized milk, as it contains the dairy sugar lactose, which can worsen insulin/leptin resistance.
However, if you are healthy and want to drink milk, grass fed raw milk from a high-quality source is generally superior in nutrition and flavor. It will also help to decrease the likelihood of insulin spikes from the milk sugar, courtesy of the thick layer of cream on top.
But whether you're a milk drinker or not, there's no doubt that you should have the option of choosing what to eat and from what sources. This is why the fight over raw milk stands as a symbol of the much larger fight for food freedom. Who gets to decide what you eat? You or the FDA?
If the FDA and other government agencies are allowed to impose their view of "safe food" on consumers, raw milk won't be the only thing lost — one day virtually all food could be pasteurized, irradiated and/or genetically engineered.
The effort to reclaim your right to buy and consume raw milk is leading the way for everyone who wants to be able to obtain the food of their choice from the source of their choice. So please, get involved! I urge you to get involved with the following action plan to protect your right to choose your own foods:
Get informed: Visit www.farmtoconsumer.org or click here to sign up for action alerts. To review the raw milk laws in your state, see Farm-to-Consumer.org's Raw Milk Nation page.
Join the fight for your rights: The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund (FTCLDF) is the only organization of its kind. This 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization provides a legal defense for farmers who are being pursued by the government for distributing foods directly to consumers. Your donations, although not tax deductible, will be used to support the litigation and legislative and lobbying efforts of the FTCLDF.
Support your local farmers: Getting your raw milk from a local organic farm or co-op is one of the best ways to ensure you're getting high-quality milk. You can locate a raw milk source near you at the Campaign for Real Milk website. California residents can find raw milk retailers by using the store locator available at www.OrganicPastures.com.
As with all foods, the source matters, and this is just as true with raw milk as any other food. If you're interested in raw milk, here are tips for finding high-quality raw milk sources.
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1, 3 Emerging Infectious Diseases June 2017 Volume 23, Number 6
2, 6 U.S. CDC April 20, 2017
4, 5 U.S. CDC, Campylobacter
7 The New York Times October 28, 2012
8 VT Digger October 28, 2016
9 The Wall Street Journal October 12, 2016
10 VT Digger November 15, 2016
11 U.S. FDA July 21, 2016
12 Huffington Post April 22, 2017
13 Slow Food April 27, 2017
14 Mother Nature Network April 15, 2017
15 Food Safety News April 27, 2017
16 AgWeek April 17, 2017
17, 18 The Durango Herald April 25, 2017
19 Science Daily April 21, 2017
20 Journal of Food Protection: April 2017, Vol. 80, No. 4, pp. 573-581.
21 CNN April 24, 2017
22 Refinery 29 April 21, 2017
23 CNN March 17, 2017
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In regional versions of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Ahilawati (Ahilāvati), also known as Mauravi (Mourvi, Maurvi) and  Kamkanthika, was the wife of Ghatotkacha.

According to a legend, Ahilawati or Mauravi was the daughter of Mura, the general of the demon Narakasura. The God Krishna, along with his wife Satyabhama, set forth to defeat Narakasura. First, Mauravi fought with Satyabhama. After Krishna killed Narakasura, he killed Maurvi's father, Mura. Mauravi decided to avenge her father's death. However, after realising the divinity of Krishna, she surrendered. Krishna consoled her by promising her that soon she would soon get married.

As per a folktale, Ahilawati was a Nāga Kanyā (Snake-maiden). She was the daughter of Vasuki, the sacred serpent of the god Shiva. As per the tale, Ahilavati had been cursed by Shiva's wife Parvati for offering stale flowers to Shiva. The curse was that she would get a mortified man as her husband. It is said that Bhima was poisoned by Shakuni and Duryodhana and thrown in a river, after which he wafted and reached Ahilyavati's kingdom. Owing to the curse, Ahilyavati soon recognised him as Vayu's son and asked her father to furnish life to him, failing which she would burn herself alive in Bhima's pyre. Vasuki gave him the elixir obtained from Shiva, after which Bhima came back to life.

It is said that Mauravi (Ahilawati) took a vow that she would only marry the man who can defeat her in intelligence and in a battle. In order to fulfil this vow, Mauravi killed many men. Upon the recommendation of Krishna, Bhima's son Ghatotkacha was asked to marry Mauravi. He defeated her in both of these tasks and married her. After this, her vow was fulfilled. According to tradition-specific legends, she bore a son called Barbarika, who is believed to have been present at the Kurukshetra War.

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