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On the human capital of Inca Indios before and after the Spanish Conquest. Was there a "Pre-Colonial Legacy"?
Juif, Dácil-Tania
Baten, Joerg
Joerg Baten
Dacil Tania Juif
Not only the colonial period, but also the pre-colonial times might have influenced later development patterns. In this study we assess a potential "pre-colonial legacy" hypothesis for the case of the Andean region. In order to analyze the hypothesis, we study the human capital of Inca Indios, using age-heaping-based techniques to estimate basic numeracy skills. We find that Peruvian Inca Indios had only around half the numeracy level of the Spanish invaders. The hypothesis holds even after adjusting for a number of potential biases. In addition, we find evidence on inequality in pre-Columbian times. Given the low educational level and the high inequality reigning before the Spanish Conquest in the Andean region, we argue that more attention should be paid to the pre-colonial legacies when assessing the genesis of the long-term path of only modest economic growth in the countries of Latin America.
Juif, Dácil-Tania & Baten, Joerg, 2013. "On the human capital of Inca Indios before and after the Spanish Conquest. Was there a "Pre-Colonial Legacy"?," Explorations in Economic History, Elsevier, vol. 50(2), pages 227-241.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eeh.2012.12.002
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Human capital; Age-heaping; Inca Empire; Peru; Inequality; Growth;
I25 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Economic Development
N30 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - General, International, or Comparative
N36 - Economic History - - Labor and Consumers, Demography, Education, Health, Welfare, Income, Wealth, Religion, and Philanthropy - - - Latin America; Caribbean
O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
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Now on this web site you can learn about all 100 of the first clubs. As the site grows, you'll find information to enrich your own Rotary experience.
There are individual pages for each of the First100 clubs pointing the way for visitors to the "First100Cities" www.rotaryfirst100.org/cities as well as interesting hints of history. One of the pages lists the clubs in order of admittance into Rotary at www.rotaryfirst100.org/clubs Links to the club, district and zone web sites are also provided.
Is history important? This is what RI Past President Frank Devlin wrote to the RotaryHistory.org staff: "Your web site is an instrumental tool for those forward thinking people who wish to learn from our history, in order to guide our future."
The first club in the world, Chicago, known as ROTARY/One has an extensive site produced and maintained by RotaryHistory.org. This site will be a source of information regarding Chicago's 2005 centennial. The Chicago/RotaryHistory.org site is gathering information about Paul and Jean Harris that many Rotarians would not know.
The story of the clubs in Great Britain and Ireland is developing at RotaryHistory. www.rotaryireland-uk.org This is a very interesting and is one reason why the site expanded to 100 clubs. David Liddiatt, 2001-2002 President of RIBI (Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland) writes: "This web site allows us to reflect on our past and also view the clubs of today through links to zones and districts which fan out to reach the globe. It has become our collective history - combining the pioneering spirit of the early clubs on the one hand with the founding spirit of the men and women chartering our new clubs today."
One other expanding and interesting part of "RotaryHistory" is the "room" where Rotary began. RotaryHistory.org is the producer and host for "The Paul Harris - Room 711 Club" www.room711.org where four men on 23 February 1905 met to hear what was on Chicago attorney Paul Harris's mind. He told them, "Each of you must have several friends," and with that they "rotated" the meeting to the next person's office with "more" friends until today, Paul Harris, would now have well over a million friends in 30,000 "rotating" clubs.
Here's what 2001-2002 RI President Rick King had to say about the "RotaryHistory" web site and why it is important for our club and our neighbor clubs.
"I would like to congratulate you for your efforts in creation and expansion of "rotaryfirstfifty" to www.rotaryfirst100.org (Now expanded to include www.rotaryhistory.org ) This is an informative web site, which aids communication, shares information and tells the stories of Rotary's first one hundred clubs in a useful and informative manner. On behalf of Rotary International, I would like to express my appreciation for your hard work and commitment to increasing communication among clubs, while also informing people about the history of Rotary.
The most popular feature of the project is a "RotaryMinute" sent each week by email. "What Paul Harris Said" features quotes from the founder's writing with brief commentary and is used by clubs around the world. Subscriptions are free and can be obtained at www.paulharris.info . Another new feature is www.onepagehistory.org , a single page that "tells it all," which you can copy and past to your website. It includes links to the three history websites already built in.
In 2002 the website began a project to collect the contributions and stories of the "early leaders" of Rotary at www.earlyleaders.org to recognize the "First Lady" of Rotary with a website of her own at www.jeanharris.org and to follow the world wide goodwill tour of Jean and Paul Harris at www.friendshiptrees.org In 2002 the project completed its third website, www.rotarylibrary.org to house portions of out-of-print books and other publications. Also the website was chosen first place in its category in the 2002 "Best of the Web" recognitions by ROTi/ICUFR.
The project is a global history effort with lists of the first clubs on each continent posted on separate websites listed below. The web site was started by Rotary Club of Pueblo #43, in October of 2000, and is managed by a committee of dedicated Rotarians from throughout the world Visit www.rotaryhistory.org/ and find for yourself who the "other" early clubs where and how they really got started.


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SEO 101 - Coming next week
Holly Matson answered my call to arms and will be writing a 4 part series on "SEO 101". I will be posting it for her every Tuesday beginning next week. Here is her quick intro and look forward to her pieces for the next several weeks.
Hello to all the loyal readers of MNPR and to those stopping in for the first time.
My name is Holly Matson and I will be writing a 4 part blog series for MNPR called "SEO 101." These posts will give a little insight into some basic Search Engine Optimization practices with special
interest in how SEO can be integrated into PR.
I am a University of Minnesota: Curtis L. Carlson School of Management Alum that was a transplant from the Black Hills of South Dakota. I took to "city life" almost instantly and now proudly call Minneapolis home.
I work at Risdall Marketing Group http://www.risdall.com in New Brighton as the Online Visibility Specialist for its Search Marketing division. My position with Risdall is where I have acquired much of the SEO knowledge I will be sharing with you over the next 4 weeks.
In my free time I love to spend time with my friends, watch movies, go to the gym, read magazines, cook, and attempt to stay current on all things Social Media related (post 3 in the series will explain more about Social Media).
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CLS Finalist for the PRWeek Midsize Agency of the Year Award
Carmichael Lynch Spong has been chosen as a finalist for the 2008 PRWeek Midsize Agency of the Year Award. Should Carmichael Lynch Spong win this accolade in March, it would mark the third time in the last four years that the agency has been named Midsize Agency of the Year. Carmichael Lynch Spong previously received this honor from PRWeek in 2005, and from The Holmes Report in 2004.
"We are thrilled to be recognized as a finalist for this celebrated award, and at the prospect of achieving the Midsize Agency of the Year title three times in the last four years," says Douglas K. Spong, APR, president of Carmichael Lynch Spong. "During the past year our firm has achieved new levels of success: another record year of outstanding revenue growth, ranking among the nation's top 20 PR firms and being one of the most award-winning public relations firms in the world."
The PRWeek Awards, the world's leading awards program for the public relations industry highlighting and showcasing the best PR campaigns, people and companies from the past year, will be held in New York City at Tavern on the Green on March 6, 2008. The Midsize Agency of the Year Award is given to one firm with annual fees between $10 and $65 million that's shown impressive, steady growth over several years; leadership in its category (a highly competitive one); and a profound understanding of top-level service to clients and staff alike, according to PRWeek.com. Additional firms nominated for this year's Midsize Agency of the Year Award are Capstrat, Peppercom, OutCast Communications and Text 100.
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When I started researching Search Engine Optimization I got completely overwhelmed. I have found everything from programing tips to how to write content. Obviously, content is where I feel most comfortable so that is where I am going to start. For a future post I would really appreciate a local SEO expert writing SEO 101 for the blog readers. Please send me a quick email if you are interested in providing a post.
To start, what is Search Engine Optimization? According to Wikipedia "Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the volume and quality of traffic to a web site from search engines via "natural" ("organic" or "algorithmic") search results for targeted keywords. Usually, the earlier a site is presented in the search results, or the higher it "ranks", the more searchers will visit that site. SEO can also target different kinds of search, including image search, local search, and industry-specific vertical search engines."
Ok, so the higher a website ranks in search engine results, the more likely someone will click to the site. That left me with two questions. 1) how do you get to the top of the results and 2) How do you make sure you are getting to the top of the RIGHT results so that the right reader is clicking through to the site?
PR Newswire provides a 1 pager called "How to Write a News Release for Better Search Engine Optimization" they say that "Search engines are the primary driver of Web site traffic for most companies and organizations...Releases that are optimized for search are more easily found, and are found toward the top of relevant search results..." Here is a shortened version of their advice.
1) Choose your Keywords wisely.
Choose keywords that will depict the central theme of your release by first DEFINING WHAT YOUR RELEASE IS ABOUT, WHO THE TARGET AUDIENCE IS AND HOW IT WILL TIE BACK TO YOUR BRAND OR COMPANY WEB site.
Once you've defined a theme, determine a list of key words that represent that theme.
Decide which keywords your release will focus on. IN general, identify two or three relevant search terms your audience is likely to use when performing a search.
2) Write a keyword rich, contextually thematic headline
3) Utilize keywords in the first sentence of the initial paragraph and throughout the body of the release.
4) Write naturally to get your message across in a human manner
(here is the sales pitch)
5) Use PR NEwswire's Keyword density tool
Search engines use keyword density to determine the relevance and classification of a document.
I am going to keep researching (and hopefully hear from an expert) and posting on this subject.
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List Honors 100 Locals Who Make Things Happen
Tyler Richter, director of media services at ASI Communications, has been selected along with other local icons like Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Horst Rechelbacher and Tubby Smith, to the Mpls. St. Paul Magazine's 2008 "Top 100 Influentials" list. Individuals are selected based on their abilities to provide a spark or push; create a perception or drive a trend; seed a venture; and/or setting the example for the rest of us.
"Tyler is an excellent choice for the honor of people who make things happen in the community," said Rick Marklund, president of ASI Communications. "He's one of a kind, and I'm proud to say he's ours."
Richter, a two-time National Television Academy Emmy award-winner, joined ASI in 2005 in the public affairs practice and has contributed to high-profile client work such as the Roberts and Alito U.S. Supreme Court confirmations and Families United, one of the largest troop-support networks in the nation. Along with his public affairs prowess, Richter's creativity in blending traditional legacy media with cutting-edge viral and online media have become that of agency legend, propelling him recently as director of the newly created ASI Productions facilities.
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Minnesota State Lottery Ads
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Adrants points to several Minnesota State Lottery ads that "capture store clerk geekism perfectly." The ads were created by the folks at Minnesota-based Colle+McVoy. Catch all three ads here.
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Minnesota PRSA's Friday Roundtable
Recruiting the Industry's Best ~ A Conversation with Minnesota's Own Emerging Entrepreneur
Although it may sometimes feel like a crap shoot or a gut reaction, hiring and keeping top performers is anything but a game of chance. In other words, there are specific strategies you can use to recruit and retain your most productive employees.
The PRSA Friday Roundtable discussion will help Minnesota's public relations industry leaders sharply focus on their recruiting practices. The roundtable will be led by Amy Langer, partner and co-founder of Sálo, which specializes in matching senior-level financial services professionals with positions that suit their skills. Langer was named "Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year" at the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® Awards. She'll help guide the conversation through various staffing strategies, including the concept of Top Grading, which is applicable to all industries, whether it's financial services or public relations. Top grading is the practice of filling every position in your company with an "A Player" at the appropriate level of compensation.
From the basic challenges facing recruiters today, to the qualities that make up a top job candidate, to the evaluation of top-performing employees, this will be an opportunity for discussion and idea sharing. Learn to watch for red flags during the interview process and find out how to ensure your newly-hired top performers succeed in their new environment. Your key hires ultimately lead to added value for your clients and your company. Attend this roundtable and help ensure the industry's high performers don't slip through your fingers.
7:30 a.m. Registration (continental breakfast provided)
8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Roundtable Discussion
Fast Horse Inc.
Cost: $25 for PRSA members, $35 for non-members
Register online!
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When Baby Boomers meet Millennials
Executive Roundtable Presentation: The Baby Boomers Meet the Millens
When Baby Boomers meet Millennials in the workplace, there is sure to be conversation. Why are they so different? What are the strengths and challenges of each of these generational cohorts? It's not enough to just co-exist: today's organizations challenge us to thrive. But how?
Carol Rinkoff, professor and department chair of the Organizational Management and Leadership department at Concordia University will discuss these answers and more. For more details, visit the MWMC Web site.
Hosted by the MWMC Executive Roundtable (Must be a MWMC member to attend).
Jax Cafe, 1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis
Please contact Rachel Fine, Events Chair, to reserve your place
Space is limited. (There is no charge for this event, but if you would like to order food, you may do so off their menu at your own expense.)
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Standing Out in a Crowd
This week I went to the PR Newswire event "Standing out in a Crowd". The discussion included a few good reminders:
1) Reporters/Editors won't read more than 1 or 2 paragraphs - make sure the news is at the top of your release
2) Headlines - make sure they actually address the news - if the headline is catchy but doesn't have any actual, usable information your audience is less likely to read it
3) Make information easily accessible. Link to additional information right in the release. Make sure the links work!
4) Write your release like an article. If it sounds like something the reporter might write, they are more likely to actually write it.
5) Best time to send releases? EARLY in the morning before editorial meetings
6) This one seems obvious but...make sure the contact information on the release is correct and there is someone available on a regular basis.
They also handed out some information on Search Engine Optimization - a hot topic lately. I am doing some more research and will write a more comprehensive piece early next week. If you have thoughts, questions or expertise on SEOs - let me know!
MACCABEE GROUP PROMOTES SCHWARTZ TO DIRECTOR
Heather Schwartz, Senior Account Executive - Strategy Planning for Maccabee Group, has been promoted to the new position of Brand Public Relations Director by the Minneapolis-based public relations agency.
In her new role at Maccabee Group, Schwartz will direct integration of the agency's media relations, corporate communication and event marketing services – along with services from a network of advertising, graphic design, sales promotion and interactive marketing partners -- into a unified, measureable service focused on supporting outstanding brands for the agency's clients.
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CREATIVE LEADER TO BUILD LOCAL OFFICE OF GLOBAL INTERACTIVE NETWORK
Chris Henderson becomes the latest creative talent coup for BBDO Minneapolis as Minnesota's pioneering ad agency strengthens its team for aggressive growth.
Chris joins BBDO as Creative Director of the newly formed Proximity Minneapolis office to lead interactive work for the sixty-person BBDO Minneapolis. Henderson arrives from Colle+McVoy where he was Interactive Creative Director, producing award-winning work for Purina, Johnson & Johnson, New Holland, Aveda and other key clients. Before C+M, Chris spent seven years with Olson building the agency's interactive department and rising to Executive Creative Director. At Olson, Chris won industry recognition for his work on Nike Bauer, Target, PBS and Formica.
At BBDO, Chris reunites with Brian Kroening, BBDO's Executive Creative Director who joined last September to lead the 78 year-old Minneapolis shop. The two Minneapolis creative veterans worked together at Olson when Kroening was Executive Creative Director and Henderson led its interactive work. The duo's past success in attracting national clients will fuel their efforts in establishing Proximity Minneapolis as an interactive destination agency.
Formed in 2000, Proximity Worldwide is aligned with BBDO in 50 countries and is the most awarded integrated services network over the last eight years. Its North American headquarters are in Toronto where Proximity Canada was named Digital agency of the year in 2006. "We opened up Proximity Minneapolis with the vision of bringing Proximity's global expertise and highly-lauded creative product stateside." says Kroening. "Chris is uniquely qualified to make it happen with his proven creative chops, contagious energy and a fire to tackle the never-been-done."
Henderson adds, "The digital chapter of the Minneapolis creativity story is still being written. I'd like to model Proximity Canada's impressive growth by bridging the cool soul of a digital boutique with the unmatched resources of a global network. With Brian at the BBDO creative helm we can do it."
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Goodall and Holterhaus Join LaBreche
Minneapolis-based reputation management agency, LaBreche, announces that Andrea Goodall and Mark Holterhaus have joined the firm as senior account executives. Goodall and Holterhaus will contribute to the company's new and expanding business initiatives.
Andrea Goodall comes to LaBreche from Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc., where she served as a public relations consultant in the practice areas of manufacturing, technology and agribusiness working for clients such as BASF, Rockwell Automation, Vocollect and Protomold. Goodall has also worked for Neuger Communications Group focusing on non-profit communications, as well as Environmental Packaging International, a consultancy specializing in compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility laws for packaging, batteries and electronics.
Goodall is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators and the Turf and Ornamentals Communicators Association. She graduated magna cum laude from St. Olaf College in Northfield , Minn. , with a bachelor's degree in English and minors in media and womens' studies.
Mark Holterhaus is a strategic communications consultant with broad experience in both business and non-profit communications in the United States as well as overseas. Throughout his career, Holterhaus has established a strong reputation for his work with new media, e-marketing, online strategy and information design. Prior to joining LaBreche, Holterhaus managed technology, education and non-profit accounts for Tunheim Partners.
Holterhaus also spent several years coordinating online communications for the New Tactics in Human Rights Project, an international research and training project initiated by The Center for Victims of Torture. Holterhaus earned a bachelor's degree in French studies from Carleton College in Northfield , Minn. , where he co-founded Periscope, Carleton College 's first NPR-style radio program.
"We are thrilled to have found two individuals with such an impressive array of experience and accomplishments," said Laura Boyd, president of LaBreche. "Mark and Andrea will be key assets to our team in helping to achieve our company's growth goals through their extensive knowledge of strategic communications and knack for client service."
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New Hires at YMM
Yamamoto Moss Mackenzie has hired Emily Ashenbrenner as project manager and Nanci Keller as office manager.
This is Ashenbrenner's second time around with the agency. She has also worked at Falls Agency and Hanley Wood Custom Publishing, both in Minneapolis. Ashenbrenner holds a degree from the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
Keller holds a degree from North Central College, Naperville, Ill. She was previously a manager for Chanel at Macy's and clearly can handle anything, as she has also been a flight attendant, a radio announcer and a salon manager.
"These two bring years of important experience to strengthen our agency backbone to keep us organized," says Andrew Mackenzie, CEO, Yamamoto Moss Mackenzie. "They'll keep our work on time and on budget, absolutely."
Yamamoto Moss Mackenzie has also hired Elizabeth Peterson as account manager. She joins the agency from Miller Brewing Company, where she was associate promotions manager for crafts and imports. She was previously a marketing manager at Lunds and Byerly's, an account executive at Colle+McVoy and a regional marketing representative for M&I Bank.
"Yamamoto Moss Mackenzie continues to expand after this successful first year of our merger," says Andrew Mackenzie, YMM's CEO. "We snapped Beth up because she's smart, and brings new expertise and client-side experience to our team."
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MINNESOTA PRSA EXPLORES SOCIAL MEDIA'S IMPACT ON CUSTOMER INTERACTION AT CORE TRAINING SEMINAR
WHAT: How is social media transforming the way you interact with your customers? Join Minnesota Public Relations Society of America for its latest Core Training session featuring David Krejci, vice president of Weber Shandwick's Interactive, Social and Emerging Media Group. During the session, Krejci will offer a fresh perspective and practical tips on how to translate the theory of social computing communications into real-life public relations strategies and tactics. Come learn how the social computing phenomenon has revolutionized the way PR practitioners think about their profession from top to bottom.
WHEN: Registration and breakfast: 7:30 a.m.; Program 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Metropolitan Ballroom
5418 Wayzata Blvd
Registration costs for attending the Core Training session are $30 for PRSA members, $45 for non-members and $15 for students. The cost of admission includes breakfast.
To register, visit www.mnprsa.com or call the Minnesota PRSA office at 651.917.6244.
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Job - ARAnet - National Media Consultant
ARAnet - National Media Consultant
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Carmichael Lynch Spong Purchases Stanwood & Partners
Acquisition of Wyoming-based PR firm deepens Carmichael Lynch Spong's national presence
Carmichael Lynch Spong announced its purchase of Stanwood & Partners, a Wyo ming -based public relations firm and a fellow go-to expert in the outdoor enthusiast arena. The acquisition will expand the firm's national presence with new offices in Jackson, Wyo ming, and Boston; add 11 talented new staff members to its roster; and furth er entrench its dominance in the growing outdoor enthusiast and environmental and sustainability segments. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Carson Stanwood, president of Stanwood & Partners, will be principal and chair of Carmichael Lynch Spong's environmental and sustainability practice, and he will oversee the firm's many outdoor enthusiast brands. Stanwood becomes a key leader in the nation's top 20 largest public relations firm, providing clients access to brand marketing, media relations, corporate communications, creative services and social media. Stanwood employees also will benefit from Carmichael Lynch Spong's award-winning professional development program and will have the opportunity to expand into other practice and specialty groups.
"Carson has a lot of fuel left in the tank in terms of his career, having successfully grown his firm over the last 16 years," says Douglas K. Spong, APR, president of Carmichael Lynch Spong. "In many ways, his career track parallels ours in building a solid reputation with some of the best-known brands in the outdoor and leisure industry, and attracting a 'best of the best' talent base. We're excited to have the Stanwood & Partners staff join our team."
Carmichael Lynch Spong has a strong heritage in outdoor enthusiast brands. The firm's oldest client, Rapala, kicked off the firm's outdoor and leisure practice 17 years ago. Currently, the outdoor and leisure group includes clients ASV, BRP Evinrude, Buell, FLW Outdoors and Harley-Davidson. Stanwood & Partners currently represents 21 category-leading clients in downhill skiing, snowboarding, biking, camping, outdoor apparel, kayaking and canoeing.
Check out PR Week's Book of lists 2007
In a year filled with recalls and resignations, Beckham and blockbuster deals, there were plenty of PR hits and misses. PRWeek's editorial team looks at the best and worst of the bunch.
http://www.prweekus.com/Book-of-lists-2007/article/100023/
Take a look and let me know who you think the best and worst were...here are a few of my favorites from the list....Who is missing?
Toughest jobs in communications:
7. Leslie Sloane Zelnik, partner at BWR and spokesperson for Lindsay Lohan
Zelnik had her work cut out for her in a year where Lohan had more than one stint in rehab, an arrest for driving while intoxicated, and continuing family drama, making her
popular fodder for the tabloids.
As a sober young woman and reformed party girl - I always wonder if I could help her...
1. Lisa Marie Bongiovanni, corporate comms VP, Mattel
The upside is millions of kids will be spared harmful holiday gifts. But Mattel's next challenge is regaining the trust of skeptical, frightened parents. Happy New Year, indeed.
Frankly honest political quotes:
2. "I never understood that line. The point was to inhale. That was the point."
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) on his past marijuana use and President Clinton's famous excuse.
4."The first time you get there, you're all excited, 'My God, how did I ever get here?' Then, about six months later, you say, 'How the hell did the rest of them get here?'"
Former Sen. Mike Gravel (D-AK) and long shot presidential candidate speaking about his election to the Senate.
Honestly absurd political quotes:
3. "In Iran, we don't have homosexuals, like in your country. In Iran we do not have this phenomenon. I don't know who has told you that we have it."
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in a speech at Columbia University.
Communicators we couldn't bear:
5. John Mackey
Apparently, the CEO of Whole Foods never got the transparency memo. In July, he was caught posting to the comments section of the company Web site's blog using a pseudonym.
By 2007 shouldn't he have known better????
Stunts that were Barnum worthy:
10. The iMoan
Steve Jobs caught heat when prices for the Apple iPhone were slashed by $200 shortly after it hit the shelves. But he offered early-adopter rebates, scored headlines, and got people back into the stores to spend their rebates on more merchandise.
Jobs, Jobs and more Jobs at Kohnstamm Communications
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Job - SCG Needs Expert Web Designer, Builder & Strategist
SCG Needs Expert Web Designer, Builder & Strategist
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I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break! Sorry for being absent over the holidays but I needed some time away from my computer. One of my resolutions was to not turn my computer on over the break and I successfully achieved it. Expect regular updates beginning today. Happy New Year!
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All shipper is required to be physically present at customs for the physical examination and interview.
Duties will be applicable if the client has lived for less then 2 years outside Zimbabwe. If the client has a work or residence permit and documentation in order then there will be no customs duties. No customs duties will be applicable if the shipper is a returning Zimbabwe resident and has lived outside Zimbabwe for 2 years or more and can prove it.
No imported goods may be sold, leased or otherwise disposed of for 24 months from their date of entry, unless customs duties are paid.
All personal effects and household goods must be imported within three months after the returning residents time of arrival or after the time the work or resident permit has been granted to an immigrant.
Limit to 5 liters of Alcohol are allowed to be imported.
Citrus fruits, deciduous plants and seeds may not be imported unless an import license has been obtained in advance from the competent agricultural authorities and a Phytosanitary certificate is required.
For a returning resident absent for less then 2 years, vehicle is subject to duty in foreign currency based on full value.
Taxes on car will depend on age and engine capacity. Cars over 5 years old will have higher duties.
There are few restrictions on importation of vehicle, used an new cars are allowed as long as they were in physical existence and fully paid for by the diplomat or immigrant before the time of arrival in Zimbabwe. Only one vehicle per person 18 years and older, and the carrying capacity must be less then fifteen people including the driver.


What is Workers' Compensation? | Huber & Palsir, L.L.C.
If you or someone you know have been injured on the job in Pennsylvania, seek help now!
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation law is complex and it can be difficult to navigate the red-tape-ridden corridors and overcome the hassles that insurance companies and some employers create. This page contains valuable information about the law and the rights to compensation you are entitled to. Remember, you are not alone. While this page contains many important facts, it is not meant to replace legal advice by a qualified Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation attorney.
The first statewide worker's compensation law was passed in Maryland in 1902, and the first law covering federal employees was passed in 1906. By 1949, all states had enacted a workers' compensation program.
At the turn of the 20th century workers' compensation laws were voluntary for several reasons. An elective law made passage easier and some argued that compulsory workers' compensation laws would violate the 14th amendment due process clause of the U.S. Constitution. Since workers' compensation mandated benefits without regard to fault or negligence, many felt that compulsory participation would deprive the employer of property without due process. The issue of due process was resolved by the United States Supreme Court in 1917 when in New York Central Railway Co. v. White settled the legal issues ruling that due process was not impeded by workers' compensation. After the ruling many states enacted new compulsory workers' compensation laws.
In the United States, most employees who are injured on the job receive medical care responsive to the work-place injury, and, in some cases, payment to compensate for resulting disabilities. Generally, an injury that occurs when an employee is on his or her way to or from work does not qualify for worker's compensation benefits; however, there are some exceptions if your responsibilities demand that you be in multiple locations, or stay in the course of your employment after work hours. Texas employers have the ability to opt out of the workers' compensation system under the original state law written in 1913. However, those employers, known as non-subscribers, are exposed to legal liability in the event of employee injury. The employee must demonstrate that employer negligence caused the injury; if the employer does not subscribe to workers' compensation, the employer loses their common law defense of contributory negligence, assumption of the risk, and the fellow employee doctrine. If successful, the employee can recover their full common law damages, which are more generous than workers' compensation benefits. In recent years, the Texas Supreme Court has been limiting employer duties to maintain employee safety, limiting the remedies received by injured workers.
In 1995, 44% of Texas employers were nonsubscribers, while in 2001 the percentage was estimated to be 35%. The industry advocacy group Texas Association of Business Nonsubscription claims that nonsubscribing employers have had greater satisfaction ratings and reduced expenses when compared to employers enrolled in the workers' compensation system. A research survey by Texas's Research and Oversight Council on Workers' Compensation found that 68% of non-subscribing employers and 60% of subscribing employers – a majority in both cases – were satisfied with their experiences in the system, and that satisfaction with nonsubscription increased with the size of the firm; but it stated that further research was needed to gauge satisfaction among employees and to determine the adequacy of compensation under nonsubscription compared to subscription.
In many states, there are public uninsured employer funds to pay benefits to workers employed by companies who illegally fail to purchase insurance. Insurance policies are available to employers through commercial insurance companies: if the employer is deemed an excessive risk to insure at market rates, it can obtain coverage through an assigned-risk program.
The workers' compensation system is administered on a state-by-state basis, with a state governing board overseeing varying public/private combinations of workers' compensation systems. The names of such governing boards, or "quasi-judicial agencies," vary from state to state, many being designated as "workers' compensation commissions". By contrast, in North Carolina, the state entity responsible for administering the workers' compensation system is referred to as the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
The federal government has its own workers' compensation program, subject to its own requirements and statutory parameters for federal employees. The federal government pays its workers' compensation obligations for its own employees through regular appropriations. In the vast majority of states, workers' compensation is solely provided by private insurance companies. 12 states operate a state fund (which serves as a model to private insurers and insures state employees), and a handful have state-owned monopolies. To keep the state funds from crowding out private insurers, they are generally required to act as assigned-risk programs or insurers of last resort, and they can only write workers' compensation policies. In contrast, private insurers can turn away the worst risks and can write comprehensive insurance packages covering general liability, natural disasters, and so on. Of the 12 state funds, the largest is California's State Compensation Insurance Fund.
The California Constitution, Article XIV section 4, sets forth the intent of the people to establish a system of workers' compensation. This section provides the Legislature with the power to create and enforce a complete system of workers' compensation and, in that behalf, create and enforce a liability on the part of any or all employers to compensate any or all of their employees for injury or disability, and their dependents, for death incurred or sustained by said employees in the course of their employment, irrespective of the fault of any employee. Further, the Constitution provides that the system must accomplish substantial justice in all cases expeditiously, inexpensively, and without incumbrance of any character. It was the intent of the people of California when they voted to amend the state constitution in 1918, to require the Legislature to establish a simple system that guaranteed full provision for adequate insurance coverage against liability to pay or furnish compensation. Providing a full provision for regulating such insurance coverage in all its aspects, including the establishment and management of a State compensation insurance fund; full provision for otherwise securing the payment of compensation; and full provision for vesting power, authority and jurisdiction in an administrative body with all the requisite governmental functions to determine any dispute or matter arising under such legislation, in that the administration of such legislation accomplish substantial justice in all cases expeditiously, inexpensively, and without encumbrance of any character. All of which matters is the people expressly declared to be the social public policy of this State, binding upon all departments of the State government.
Underreporting of injuries is a significant problem in the workers' compensation system. Workers, fearing retaliation from their employers, may avoid reporting injuries incurred on the job and instead seek treatment privately, bearing the cost themselves or passing these costs on to their health insurance provider – an element in the increasing cost of health insurance nationwide.
Although workers' compensation statutes generally make the employer completely immune from any liability (such as for negligence) above the amount provided by the workers' compensation statutory framework, there are exceptions. In some states, like New Jersey, an employer can still be held liable for larger amounts if the employee proves the employer intentionally or recklessly caused the harm, while in other states, like Pennsylvania, the employer is immune in all circumstances, but other entities involved in causing the injury, like subcontractors or product manufacturers, can still be held liable.
Some employers vigorously contest employee claims for workers' compensation payments. In any contested case, or in any case involving serious injury, a lawyer with specific experience in handling workers' compensation claims on behalf of injured workers should be consulted. Laws in many states limit a claimant's legal expenses to a certain fraction of an award; such "contingency fees" are payable only if the recovery is successful. In some states this fee can be as high as 40% or as little as 11% of the monetary award recovered, if any.
In the vast majority of states, original jurisdiction over workers' compensation disputes has been transferred by statute from the trial courts to special administrative agencies. Within such agencies, disputes are usually handled informally by administrative law judges. Appeals may be taken to an appeals board and from there into the state court system. However, such appeals are difficult and are regarded skeptically by most state appellate courts, because the point of workers' compensation was to reduce litigation. A few states still allow the employee to initiate a lawsuit in a trial court against the employer. Ohio allows appeals to go before a jury.
Various organizations focus resources on providing education and guidance to workers' compensation administrators and adjudicators in various state and national workers' compensation systems. These include the American Bar Association (ABA), the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC), the National Association of Workers' Compensation Judiciary (NAWCJ), and the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).
In the United States, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2010 National Compensation Survey, workers' compensation costs represented 1.6% of employer spending overall, although rates varied significantly across industry sectors. For instance, workers' compensation accounted for 4.4% of employer spending in the construction industry, 1.8% in manufacturing and 1.3% in services.
Clinical outcomes for patients with workers' compensation tend to be worse compared to those non-workers' compensation patients among those undergoing upper extremity surgeries, and have found they tend to take longer to return to their jobs and tend to return to work at lower rates. Factors that might explain this outcome include this patient population having strenuous upper extremity physical demands, and a possible financial gain from reporting significant post-operative disability.
In recent years, workers' compensation programs in West Virginia and Nevada were successfullyprivatized, through mutualization, in part to resolve situations in which the programs in those states had significantly underfunded their liabilities. Only four states rely on entirely state-run programs for workers' compensation: North Dakota, Ohio, Washington, and Wyoming. Many other states maintain state-run funds but also allow private insurance companies to insure employers and their employees, as well.
Employees of common carriers by rail have a statutory remedy under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. sec. 51, which provides that a carrier "shall be liable" to an employee who is injured by the negligence of the employer. To enforce his compensation rights, the employee may file suit in United States district court or in a state court. The FELA remedy is based on tort principles of ordinary negligence and differs significantly from most state workers' compensation benefit schedules.
Seafarers employed on United States vessels who are injured because of the owner's or the operator's negligence can sue their employers under the Jones Act, 46 U.S.C. App. 688., essentially a remedy very similar to the FELA one.
Dock workers and other maritime workers, who are not seafarers working aboard navigating vessels, are covered by the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, known as US L&H.


The Dublin and Blessington Steam Tramway Company began services in August 1888, subsequently extending the line in May 1895 through a lease arrangement with the rather exotic-sounding Blessington and Poulaphouca Steam Tramway Company. The tramway was always an impecunious affair, and despite being taken over by Dublin and Wicklow County Councils and Dublin Corporation on the 1st January 1927, they could do little to stave off the inevitable, the line closing some 6 years later on the last day of 1932.
The D&BST was one of those curious tramway/railway hybrids, of which they were just a handful in mainland Britain, and seemingly a whole host in Ireland. The D&BSTCo's steam trams and trailers were initially of a fairly standard tramway pattern, and whilst the trailers always remained so, later engines were essentially railway locomotives.
In common with most steam tram operations, drivers wore railway footplate-like attire comprising: cotton jacket, heavy trousers and a cloth cap (flat, cotton or perhaps grease-top); neither the caps nor the jackets carried insignia of any description, including licences. Like its close neighbour, the Dublin and Lucan Steam Tramway (see link), the D&B seems to have treated its steam tram engines as locomotives, always operating them with two men, a driver and a stoker/fireman; the latter essentially wore very similar attire to the drivers.
Good quality photographs of conductors are unfortunately rare, with just a small number of examples having survived, and all taken after the Great War. By this time, conductors were certainly wearing single-breasted jackets with lapels, along with a company-issued kepi-style cap. Although it is currently unclear whether the uniform jackets carried metal buttons, the caps were most certainly marked, bearing a prominent cap badge, with letters/numerals mounted on an open frame; an example is however yet to come to light, so the precise form and lettering remain unknown. Conductors were also issued with long, double-breasted greatcoats with lapels; these were devoid of insignia, but did bear metal buttons.
The D&BSTCo introduced petrol/petrol-electric railcars in the mid 1920s in a forlorn attempt to stave off bus competition. Drivers appear to have taken the opportunity that driving a much cleaner vehicle presented, to wear smart though still informal attire.
It is believed, though it is not absolutely certain, that the Dublin and Blessington did not use the services of travelling inspectors, instead following small railway company practice, relying on conductors and station masters. Like most if not all systems in Ireland, female staff do not appear to have been employed during the Great War.
For a short history of this tramway, see: 'The Dublin and Blessington Tramway' by H Fayle and A T Newham (Locomotion Papers No 20); The Oakwood Press (1963). For an overview of the Irish tram scene, including the Dublin and Blessington, see 'Irish Trams' by James Kilroy; Colourpoint Books (1996).
A superb photo of Dublin and Blessington Steam Tram No 6 (a Falcon product) in original condition (though without skirts), before it was completely rebuilt as a tank locomotive in 1914 — photo undated, but possibly taken in the late 1890s. Photo courtesy of the Tramways and Light Railway Society, with thanks to David Voice.
A blow-up of the above photo showing the portly gentleman on the right, who is almost certainly the driver. Despite the grubby nature of the job, he is still quite smartly turned out in polished shoes, a waistcoat, light-coloured cotton jacket, and what looks to be a thick cotton cap (without a badge).
Another blow-up of the above photo, this time showing the younger man on the left, who is probably the stoker/fireman. His attire, including his close-fitting flat cap, is considerably grimier than his colleague's, probably reflecting the fact that he did all the dirty heavy work!
No 6 again, but this time in post-1914 guise, complete with glazing, which must have been somewhat challenging to keep clean — photo undated, but probably taken during or shortly after the Great War. The individual with oil can in hand is probably the stoker/fireman, with the driver second from right, and a rather proprietorial-looking gentleman (first right) who is in all probability a station master. Photo courtesy of Jim Kilroy, tram archivist at the National Transport Museum (see link).
A very rare photo of a D&BSTCo conductor which, judging by the look on the latter's face, and the fact that all the passengers appear not to have noticed the photographer, was probably a spur of the moment shot. The photo has perfectly captured a 'moment in time', believed to be at either Templeogue or Terenure, and judging from the fashions on display, probably taken in the late 1920s or early 1930s. Photo courtesy of Jim Kilroy, tram archivist at the National Transport Museum.
A blow-up of the above photo showing details of the conductor's uniform. He is wearing a kepi-style cap that would have been considered quite old-fashioned by this time, and which clearly bears a large cap badge, which appears to consist of an open frame with letters/numbers mounted upon it. Unfortunately, an example is yet to come to light, so the lettering remains unknown.
A photo taken on 10th February 1932 (in the last year of operation) at what is probably the Embankment. The engine is No 10 (formerly No 2), a curious, double-ended Thomas Green product. Photo courtesy of David Gladwin, with thanks to Trevor Preece.
A blow-up of the above photo showing the smartly dressed conductor, in single-breasted jacket with lapels and kepi-style cap. It is not beyond the bounds of possibility that he is the same individual depicted in the previous photograph.
A photo taken towards the end of the D&B's life (late 1920s or early 1930s) at Templeogue depot, showing No 3, a petrol-powered Drewry product. Photo courtesy of Jim Kilroy, tram archivist at the National Transport Museum.
A blow-up of the above photo showing the driver, smartly dressed, though clearly in informal attire, topped off with a flat cap.


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Coming off a hard-fought battle against the Orlando Magic the night before, the Raps had another tough test against former teammate, Chris Bosh, and the Miami Heat last night. But Bosh didn't get a chance to stick it to the Raptors last night, finishing with just 12 points and 6 boards in only 22 minutes due to foul trouble.
Miami started the game with a 7-0 run and pretty much maintained the lead the whole 48 minutes. Dwyane Wade helped the Heat build on their 13-point halftime lead to an 18-point lead midway through the third quarter. Then the Raps started to chip away at the Heat's lead. DeMar scored 8 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter when the Raptors' made a run. The Raps got as close as four points but would never take control of the game. With Miami off two straight losses, the Heat put the pressure on to avoid a three-game losing streak.
The Raps got a decent rebounding night from Andrea Bargnani who grabbed nine boards and also went 8 for 23 for 22 points. Joey Dorsey picked up Reggie Evans' slack grabbing 11 boards as Evans was a late night scratch with flu-like symptoms.
Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 31 points and 9 boards while LBJ finished with 21 points and 11 dimes. Udonis Haslem had a double double (10 points, 10 boards) off of the bench for the Heat.


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Kent coronavirus: 2020 British Open at Royal St George's in Sandwich cancelled by organisers
One of the most prestigious tournaments on the golfing calendar has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak
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A view of the golf course at Royal St George's, in Sandwich (Image: PA)
The 2020 British Open golf championship, scheduled to be held in Sandwich, has been cancelled for the first since the Second World War.
Organisers R&A has undertaken the decision due to guidance by the Government and health authorities.
The British Open - which began in 1860 - has never been cancelled since the end of the Second World War.
The tournament was due to be played in Kent from July 12-19, but Royal S George's will now be the host for the 2021 British Open.
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Decision made with a 'heavy heart'
In a statement on The Open website Chief Executive of the R&A, Martin Slumbers said: "Our absolute priority is to protect the health and safety of the fans, players, officials, volunteers and staff involved in The Open.
"We care deeply about this historic Championship and have made this decision with a heavy heart.
"We appreciate that this will be disappointing for a great many people around the world but we have to act responsibly during this pandemic and it is the right thing to do.
"I can assure everyone that we have explored every option for playing The Open this year but it is not going to be possible."
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He continued: "There are many different considerations that go into organising a major sporting event of this scale.
"We rely on the support of the emergency services, local authorities and a range of other organisations to stage the Championship and it would be unreasonable to place any additional demands on them when they have far more urgent priorities to deal with.
"In recent weeks we have been working closely with those organisations as well as Royal St George's, St Andrews Links Trust and the other golf bodies to resolve the remaining external factors and have done so as soon as we possibly could.
"We are grateful to all of them for their assistance and co-operation throughout this process.
Mr Slumbers also thanked fans before committing to helping the future of golf.
He said: "Most of all I would like to thank our fans around the world and all of our partners for their support and understanding.
"At a difficult time like this we have to recognise that sport must stand aside to let people focus on keeping themselves and their families healthy and safe.
"We are committed to supporting our community in the weeks and months ahead and will do everything in our power to help golf come through this crisis."
The R&A have confirmed that all tickets purchased for this years event will be valid when the tournament is held next year. There is also a full refund option available.
The Open has taken place at Royal St George's 14 times with the tournament being hosted in Kent for the first time in 1894.
The 15th tournament was due to take place this year and the winner was set to take home £1,935,000.
There have been three English winners of the championship starting with J.H Taylor who won the inaugural competition.
Henry Cotton in 1934 and Reg Whitcombe in 1938 are the other two English winners of the prestigious Claret Jug.
Darren Clarke won the last tournament to take place at Royal St George's in 2011 finishing three shots ahead of Phil Mickleson and Dustin Johnson who both finished two under par.


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The former Klan leader called up Ron Stallworth, the cop who the film is based on, because he was "concerned about how he is going to be portrayed".
In an apparent attempt to target kids.
Paton Street may be short, but its legacy is long on racism, assault, kidnapping, and miscarriage of justice.
Protesters, including some anti-fascists itching for a fight, were prepared for the KKK to arrive in Danville, North Carolina. But the Klan never showed.
Paul Rucker's 'Birth of a Nation' robes are tailor-made to remind us that the ugliest parts of America's past still exist.
The Klan is trying to participate in an Adopt-a-Highway program in Georgia, and the state is not happy.


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'We're going to get people killed because of this,' said former CIA Director Michael Hayden.
Intel experts: Leaks might be lethal
Lawmakers and former intelligence officials are concerned that WikiLeaks' online posting of nearly 80,000 classified field reports from combat zones in Afghanistan could have serious ramifications — not just for the war but for intelligence-gathering worldwide and for the intelligence-sharing reforms adopted after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
"It's hard for me to express how bad this is, and it doesn't matter that no one has found a smoking gun in this immediately. ... We're going to get people killed because of this," said former CIA Director Michael Hayden. "The amount of damage will be incalculable in all the meanings of the word — beyond measure and hard to measure."
WikiLeaks' founder, Julian Assange, said on MSNBC on Tuesday that about 15,000 reports were withheld because they could have revealed the identities of Afghans who have aided U.S. forces and exposed them to "the risk of retributive action" from warlords or the Taliban.
But Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.), who is deeply involved in national security issues, said her staff visited the WikiLeaks site and saw plenty of information the Taliban can exploit.
"There are names of State Department officials, U.S. military officials, Afghans and the cities in which they live in the materials," said Harman, chairwoman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence. By posting them online, she said, "we've just served up a target list and an enemies list to the Taliban. ... Real people die when sources and methods are revealed."
Former CIA officer Robert Baer said the disclosures will make Afghans less likely to aid U.S. forces.
"If I was an Afghan, would I risk getting my ears cut off or my head cut off? Would I work for the [U.S.] military?" he asked, adding that it was "total sloppiness" for the Pentagon to leave classified data ports unsecured. "This is exactly what you don't want to have happen."
President Barack Obama, speaking publicly on the matter for the first time, said Tuesday that the disclosure could have serious ramifications but suggested the reports didn't reveal much or add substantially to the Afghanistan policy discussion.
"Indeed, they point to the same challenges that led me to conduct an extensive review of our policy last fall," the president said.
The Pentagon has identified a "person of interest" in the leaks: Pfc. Bradley Manning, an Army intelligence analyst already suspected of transferring a classified combat video and thousands of State Department cables to WikiLeaks.
Assange would not confirm that Manning was WikiLeaks' source, but he called the analyst a "political prisoner."
Hayden and other former officials said the scope of the security breach is likely to cause some in government to slow and perhaps even reverse efforts to make huge databases of sensitive information more widely available.
"Every time something hasn't gone quite right, for the last 10 years in particular, Congress has said, we've heard 'Failure to share, failure to share,'" Hayden said. "We've been beat up for nine years for this stuff not being in one big tidal pool. ... We were always fearful something like this was going to happen. Now the reaction is going to be, 'We need to be careful how broadly we distribute some of this information,' which is swimming upstream of where we've been going."
The leak could also threaten efforts to share government data through flexible, user-driven classified portals similar to Facebook and Wikipedia.
"If somebody is inclined to push back on integrating systems and going toward a classified Wikipedia and Facebook, they could use this as an 'I told you so,'" said John Radsan, a former CIA lawyer, now a professor at William Mitchell College of Law in Minnesota. "They could use this as a reason for more safeguards and more compartments."
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Data were analyzed on 438 women at the average age of 32, with history of fertility issues due to ovulation problems. This group was studied during an eight-year period. During this time, those who took iron supplements were about 40% more likely to be fertile than the women who did not take iron.
Nutrition and diet play a huge role in fertility and reproductive health. This study has shown a 40% increase in fertility by using iron. This study had a 40% rate while including women who did not want to get pregnant.
Which type of iron is best?
Food-based iron is the best choice because it is highly absorbed and had no side effects like synthetic iron is known for. When synthetic iron is consumed, one may experience constipation. I use Blood Builder from Mega Foods but actually prefer to use the Baby and Me prenatal from Mega Food and get everything I need all at once.
What are some foods that contain iron?
Can I get too much iron?
If you are using supplemental iron you can get too much. A good dosage is around 27mg a day.
Final Notes: It is important include this information with a quality, nutrient-dense fertility diet. Make sure to take iron with your vitamin C for best absorption. I like the combination found in Baby and Me.
I have had chronically low iron my entire life due to having a blood disorder (vonwillebrands). I was recently told that my iron was less that 17% of what it should be, and I was put on supplements. I was also told that is likely why I had a miscarriage in October, and why we have had no luck with pregnancy previous to that. I started taking Feramax, and increasing iron in my diet.
How long does it take for iron levels to rise enough to sustain a healthy pregnancy?
There is no one standard length of time. Each person is different!
I have been on my fertility journey for about 3.5 years. I have been taking prenatal vitamins all along. I am concerned about the impact of prolonged increased iron intake from these types of vitamins? Can this be an issue?
I have not heard of a negative impact from consuming a whole food prenatal multivitamin long term in the absence of pregnancy. While there are signs and symptoms of "iron overload", it is my understanding that this would be hard to do if taking a multivitamin as suggested and eating a balanced diet. The way to truly learn your own iron levels would be testing with your doctor and if concerned levels may be too high, do reach out to him/her for guidance.
is that why Geritol is suppose to work so well for fertility?
Geritol is a multivitamin with added iron and the makers do not claim that it increases fertility health. There is no proof that by taking Geritol pregnancy will result. Although if you have low iron levels and poor nutrition, taking any multivitamin may boost overall health and then potentially boost fertility health.
We don't suggest any old multivitamin however. We support taking wholefood multivitamins meaning the nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.) come from whole food. Whole foods contain everything for the nutrients to be delivered to the correct place within the body. Natural foods were created in such a genius way, that they not only contain vitamins and minerals but within them are catalysts and enzymes that aid that nutrient to be utilized properly by the body.
Two wholefood multivitamins for women are Fertile Woman One Daily Whole Food Multivitamin is a woman's multi intended for use while trying to conceive and Baby and Me Whole Food Prenatal is intended for use when pregnant and while breastfeeding.
We wish it were as easy as "a baby in every bottle" ;-), but naturally supporting fertility health is more complex than that.
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Hi, I have a family history of haemochromatosis (holding onto iron in the body, which can overload it, unless relieved by blood-letting). Do you know anything about too MUCH iron, and its possible impact on fertility? Thanks!
I don't know that much about it. Thanks for brining it up. Because this condition is typically passed down from parents to their children (genetic), should you go on to have children, your children may be at risk for this same issue. Too much iron in the body may cause many other health issues, which may impact a persons ability to achieve pregnancy. It is best to work with a doctor regarding this type of health issue. A medical doctor will be able to better answer any questions regarding your particular case of haemochromatosis in relation to your overall health and ability to go on to have a child.


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There was a tremendous choice of units so you could explore different areas. I took optional modules in pharmacology which stood me in good stead later.
Biological Sciences has always been very supportive of my work. And now it's nice to be able to give something back.
As a degree subject, biology also offers a solid set of transferable skills; it is a science, it has mathematical elements and it also necessitates essay writing.
The fieldwork skills that I gained from my course have been invaluable in the process of developing a career in such a competitive field.
My friends doing dissertations in arts subjects are envious that I'm breaking new ground with my research.
Pharmaceuticals and biotechs offer tremendous opportunities for young scientists.
It's a fantastic job, I'm getting paid for doing something I really enjoy in a wonderful location in the sun, so I really can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be!
We have a really good scientific community at Southampton of specialists working on neurodegenerative diseases and this kind of research is essential for humanity.
My analytical skills developed during my biochemistry course have proved invaluable in my current career as an auditor.
My final year long-lab project was really valuable, being able to learn about academic research life, and feel like you are actually contributing to a lab groups' work.
Degrees from an established UK university such as Southampton are always respected in my country. I would advise anyone to study at Southampton.
The totally different thing about studying for a PhD is that you get to spend your whole time in the lab. You have your research question to explore but, of course, the more experiments you do, the more questions you have. Research is fascinating and, perhaps, never-ending.
Teaching at Southampton is research-led, which was a big selling point for me. My course also taught me self-directed learning and time management, skills that are valuable in my job.
I am particularly interested in the interface between food security and biodiversity conservation.
As well as my degree, the university helped me find what I want to do as a career and gave me the tools and opportunities to do it.
I'm a firm believer that the future of conservation lies in youth… empowering themselves to make change happen.
I had exposure to cutting edge research, flexibility to shape my degree to fit my interests, fantastic lecturers and a world class department building.
For my PhD at Southampton, I was trying to understand how brain cells die in dementia by studying a particular part of the cell which we believe gets damaged as people age.
It's hard to believe when I walked into Southampton as a student, I would remain there for my career. But I've always enjoyed teaching and talking with students. It was an excellent career choice.


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Our blackberries ripened just as we were preparing to leave for France - marking the official beginning of summer, in my book. We picked and froze most of them to later turn into jelly, but for a dinner party at a neighbor's house, I wanted to spotlight them in a dessert. I used Bon Appetit's recipe for Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, simply subbing the blackberries for pineapple. Jim whipped fresh cream flavored with Mexican vanilla to serve on top, and lo, my new favorite summer dessert.
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat cake pan with nonstick spray; set aside. Cook brown sugar and butter in a small deep heavy saucepan over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until mixture is bubbling and sugar is completely dissolved. Boil, whisking occasionally, until caramel darkens, thickens, emulsifies, and pulls away from sides of pan, about 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in bourbon (mixture will bubble vigorously). Return caramel to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Pour caramel into prepared cake pan and swirl pan until bottom is completely covered. Let cool completely before proceeding (caramel will harden).
1. Arrange blackberries on top of caramel in the cake pan, using as many or as few as you'd like.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter in another medium bowl until light and fluffy, 5–6 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend between additions. Scrape down sides of bowl. Beat egg mixture until doubled in volume and very light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape bottom of bowl well, making sure to incorporate all butter into eggs. Beat for 1 minute longer.
3. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with sour cream in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Scrape batter into pan; smooth top.
4. Bake cake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50–60 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cake cool in pan for 30 minutes. Run a sharp knife around sides of pan to loosen cake; tap bottom of pan and invert cake onto a large plate.
5. Serve with fresh whipped cream!
Everything else in the garden is following- squash, tomatoes, okra, basil, and corn. We had our first garden meal the night before last, rivaling even the best meals we ate in France. One of the lessons I came away with from that trip was less is more, simple is best. More to come! I love this time of year.


I always say that you have to grade Shazam! on a curve, because the reason this show is so timid is the same reason that the very first season of Super Friends – the one with Wendy, Marvin, and Wonderdog – is so much worse than all the rest of that show. And true, Super Friends was a pretty lousy show, ripe for all the decades of mocking that it's received, but by 1978, you at least had the Legion of Doom actually killing all the heroes and requiring some celestial intervention to bring everybody back to life. The original Super Friends hour didn't have any villains at all, just "misguided scientists." Hamstrung by the likes of Peggy Charren and the Action for Children's Television advocacy group, the Saturday morning superheroes of 1973-75, whether animated or live action, didn't have anybody to fight.
So you get completely antiseptic situations like the one in this episode, where the criminal succeeds in pushing his way around and even forces a hostage to fly him off in a helicopter without a weapon, without even making a fist. And at the end, he apologizes for all the trouble he caused; he just needed some money and made a bad decision. It's pretty awful.
And yet… the things that Hollingsworth Morse and Filmation got away with making their star do are just eye-popping from a modern perspective. Following up some of the surprising crane stunts in the last few stories, Jackson Bostwick genuinely hangs from a helicopter several feet off the ground in this one. A Captain Marvel program made today would probably have the Sivanas and King Kull in it, but the producers would be a little less likely to dangle their star fifteen feet in the air without some safety equipment.
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The principal guest star in this episode of Shazam! was Ruben Moreno, who played native Americans in many westerns on TV or film in the 1960s and 1970s. The plot is a bit more interesting than some of the others. Adam and his grandson are frustrated by two punks who keep digging up native artifacts from the desert near their trailer and aren't optimistic that the local police will do much about it. I appreciated the opportunity to pause at the commercial break and explain the situation a little more to my son. For all its dopey feel-goodness, this show's brain was really in the right place sometimes.
What thrilled him the most was the climactic scene, in which Captain Marvel races after a small private airplane that the punks are attempting to use to get away. Adult eyes can certainly figure out how they accomplished the effect of Captain Marvel running with the speed of Mercury, but it really looks unusual and neat and sure wowed little kid eyes. Sometimes "practical" effects still work best.
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Holy moley! That's Butch Patrick as the villain in this episode! He plays a dumb jock who doesn't want some icky girl to try out for the varsity track team. This was one of the last parts that he played before retiring from Hollywood for a few decades.
Two other notable things about this episode: there's actually a really good stunt when Captain Marvel rescues the icky girl, played by Stephanie Steele, from the saddle of a runaway horse. Filmation didn't cheat like some other production companies might have by dropping tarantulas on boots that are not in the same shot as the star's face; that was definitely Jackson Bostwick in costume on a crane or something pulling the actress away from the horse, and it looked really impressive.
Also this week, I think one of my lingering questions got answered. Usually, Billy and Mentor are riding around when this big sphere on the RV's dash starts lighting up, indicating that the Elders want to talk with Billy, and Mentor always pulls the RV over to the side of the road so they can have their astral plane discussion. I was wondering why Mentor needs to pull over, but in this episode, the sphere starts beeping and flashing while Billy and Mentor are outside the RV, and they're alerted by the vehicle's headlights flashing at them. So that's why Mentor pulls over: Solomon hardwired the fool thing into the RV's electrical system. Where's the wisdom in that?
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