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Lev Aleksandrovitch Tarassevitch (), né le  à Tiraspol, dans le gouvernement de Kherson, alors dans l'empire russe, aujourd'hui en Moldavie, mort le  près de Dresde, est un immunologiste, épidémiologiste, biologiste et pathologiste russe et soviétique, qui a joué un rôle moteur dans le développement de la vaccination en Russie.

Jeunesse, formation et premières activités professionnelles
Lev Tarassevitch est issu de la noblesse. Il termine ses études secondaires au lycée de Chișinău en 1886 avec une médaille d'or. Il suit ensuite les cours de l' à Odessa en sciences naturelles, à la faculté de physique et de mathématique, qu'il termine en 1891. Il reçoit ensuite une formation en médecine à l' de Saint-Pétersbourg, et ensuite à Paris, en 1897.

En 1899 il travaille à Kiev à la chaire de pathologie générale, auprès du célèbre pathologiste russe . Entre 1900 et 1902 il est à l'Institut Pasteur à Paris, auprès de Ilya Ilitch Metchnikov, dont il est un des élèves favoris. Il sera un continuateur de sa théorie cellulaire de l'immunité.

Activité pédagogique
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De 1902 à 1907, il est prosecteur, puis privat-docent à la chaire de pathologie générale de l'Université d'Odessa. Il est ensuite de 1907 à 1911 privat-docent à l'Université de Moscou. En 1911, avec d'autres enseignants, il quitte l'Université de Moscou en signe de protestation contre la politique du ministre de l'éducation populaire, Lev Kasso.

Il est l'initiateur d'une série de réformes de l'enseignement des disciplines médicales, et un partisan énergique de l'égalité des droits des femmes à la formation médicale dans les facultés et universités.

De sa fondation en 1908 jusqu'en 1924, il est professeur à la chaire de bactériologie (par la suite microbiologie) du département médical des , qui deviendront en 1918 la  Université d'État de Moscou puis l'Université nationale russe de recherche et de médecine Pirogov.

Avec la directrice de la chaire, , qui avait été également élève de Metchnikov, il dirige le cours de bactériologie, assure le principal enseignement sur les infections et l'immunité. Il est également avec le célèbre hygiéniste et microbiologiste  un pionnier de l'enseignement de la médecine sociale à partir de 1910. Il enseigne également à

Activité scientifique
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Lev Tarassevitch a conduit des recherches dans différents domaines de l'immunologie et de la microbiologie médicales. Sa thèse,  (1902), est fondée sur le résultat de ses observations dans le laboratoire de Metchnikov. Elle analyse de la situation de l'immunologie de l'époque et étudie les mécanismes de développement de la réponse immunitaire aux globules rouges étrangers.

Les travaux de Tarassevitch sur l'hémolyse sont à leur époque une avancée significative pour l'application de deux composantes essentielles de l'immunologie, cellulaire et humorale, et montrent que la réponse immunitaire se développe grâce à une interaction complexe de ces deux facteurs. Il démontre que le système lymphatique et la rate possèdent des capacités hémolytiques, en tant qu'organe riches en macrophages, et que la moelle osseuse n'a pas cette capacité. Ses recherches sur l'hémolyse ont également alors une grande importance pour développer les connaissances du rôle immunitaire du système réticulo-endothélial et du choc anaphylactique.

En 1911 Lev Tarassevitch participe à l'expédition de Metchnikov dans les steppes kalmoukes, dont le but est la lutte contre la tuberculose dans cette région. Il apporte alors une contribution essentielle aux approches épidémiologique et à la prévention de la tuberculose, du choléra, de la fièvre typhoïde, de la malaria, du typhus, de la dysenterie et de la syphilis, dans un travail dont les principaux axes sont la caractérisation de la morbidité, l'immunité naturelle, l'établissement d'une immunité collective et son influence sur la circulation des germes des maladies infectieuses.

Ces résultats permettent de fonder l'épidémiologie comme une branche indépendante des sciences médicales, débouchant directement sur des mesures pratiques de lutte contre les épidémies.

Les travaux scientifiques de Tarassevitch ne se sont pas limités aux questions d'immunologie et d'épidémiologie. Il s'est également intéressé aux allergies, et a réalisé des reproductions expérimentales des chocs anaphylatiques alimentaires liées au lait et à l'albumen des œufs.

Travaux sur la vaccination de la population
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Dès que le débat scientifique sur la vaccination s'engage en Russie, Lev Tarassevitch se fait un propagandiste actif de l'immunisation de la population, dans le but de prévenir les épidémies dues aux agents infectieux. Il y a à l'époque un grand nombre d'opposants à la vaccination, qui craignent que des complications surviennent. Tarassevitch leur répond en 1914 :

Pendant la Première Guerre mondiale, à la tête du service d'inspection sanitaire de campagne des armées, est l'initiateur et l'organisateur de la vaccination des armées russes contre la fièvre typhoïde et le choléra. Un programme de prévention des épidémies est élaboré sous sa direction par le Conseil médical auprès du Gouvernement provisoire.

Les articles et l'action de Tarassevitch, son approche pondérée en faveur d'une vaccination de masse ont joué un rôle décisif dans l'introduction de cette méthode de prévention en Russie. De par ses efforts, la vaccination des militaires et des réfugiés contre le choléra, la fièvre typhoïde, et celle des nouveau-nés contre la tuberculose sont organisées. Il a rendu ainsi possible pour le monde entier le développement de modes opératoires d'avant garde pour la vaccination, par exemple la mise au point des méthodes reposant sur l'immunisation par la voie orale d'Alexandre Besredka ; des vaccins oraux contre la dysenterie et d'autres maladies sont développés grâce à son appui.

Activité dans le domaine du contrôle de la qualité des vaccins et des sérums
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Lev Tarassevitch est le fondateur du système d'État de surveillance de la qualité des vaccins et des sérums. En 1915, il organise la première station de contrôle des vaccins en Russie à partir de la chaire de microbiologie du département médical des Cours supérieurs féminins de Moscou. En 1918, en tant que représentant du Conseil scientifique médical auprès du commissariat du peuple à la santé de la RSRSR, il est président permanent du congrès pan-russe des médecins bactériologistes, épidémiologistes et sanitaires.

En , lors du premier congrès des bactériologistes et des épidémiologistes de Russie, la nécessité de l'organisation dans le pays d'un institut spécialisé de contrôle est reconnue. En , sur décision du commissaire du peuple de la RSFSR à la santé, Nikolaï Semachko, cet institut est créé, sous le nom d'Institut d'État de contrôle des vaccins et des sérums. Il s'agit maintenant de l'.

Il fonde, également en 1919, l'Institut de santé du peuple Louis Pasteur (), réunissant des établissements scientifiques spécialisés du commissariat du peuple à la santé, qu'il dirige jusqu'à sa mort. Il fonde et dirige également la Commission centrale des sérums et des vaccins, qui préfigurera le Comité des vaccins et des sérums, et ensuite le Comité des préparation médicales immuno-biologiques.

Ouvrages et travaux
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Sur son initiative, et avec lui comme rédacteur, la Revue de la pathologie, de la microbiologie et des maladies infectieuses ( commence à paraître en 1920. Elle est devenue à partir de 1935 la Revue de microbiologie, d'épidémiologie et d'immunologie.

Décès. Distinctions et postérité

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Lev Tarassevitch est mort dans un sanatorium près de Dresde, où il avait été envoyé sur décision du commissaire du peuple de la RSFSR à la santé, Nikolaï Semachko. L'urne contenant ses cendres est à Moscou, au Cimetière de Novodevitchi.

Il a reçu les distinctions suivantes :

 Héros du travail de la RSFSR pour son action sur le front de la santé du peuple (1923) ;
 membre de l'Académie nationale des sciences d'Ukraine en 1926 ;
 médaille d'or d'honneur de l'université de Hambourg.
Son est porté depuis 1927 par l'Institut d'État de recherche scientifique sur la normalisation et le contrôle des préparations biologiques médicales de Moscou, qu'il a créé, et dans sa ville natale, à Tiraspol, par un collège médical.

Personnalité, famille, loisirs
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Lev Tarassevitch était un représentant de l'intelligentsia russe d'avant la révolution, érudit et versé dans toutes les connaissances. Ceux qui l'ont connu soulignaient sa bonté, sa délicatesse, et son inclinaison à venir en aide à autrui.

Sa femme, Anna Vassilievna, née comtesse de Stenbok-Fermor (1872—1921), était chanteuse professionnelle, et a créé avec Maria Olenina d'Alheim la  à Moscou. Lev Tarassevitch était membre du cercle de littérature et d'art de Moscou, et ils réunissaient fréquemment chez eux des intellectuels moscovites, comme Andreï Biély, les frères Nikolaï Meitner et ,  et d'autres.

Il a eu trois enfants, Ioulia, née en 1893, Aleksandr, né en 1986 et Kirill (né en 1901). Un de ses petits-fils, Lev Kirillovitch Tarassevitch, médecin de profession, a vécu au Canada.

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Médecin de l'Empire russe au XIXe siècle
Médecin soviétique
Immunologiste
Épidémiologiste russe
Épidémiologiste soviétique
Biologiste russe
Biologiste soviétique
Naissance en février 1868
Naissance à Tiraspol
Décès en juin 1927
Décès à 59 ans


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Q: C++ - Read in input one word at a time I'm trying to read in user input one word at a time until the user prints enter. Currently this works at reading until enter is pressed, but reads just one char at a time. Any suggestions on how to read by word instead?
#include<iostream>
#include<string.h>
using namespace std;

int main(){

    char a[256];
    int i=0;

    do{
        cin>>a[i++];
     } while(cin.peek() != '\n');

    for(int j= 0 ; j < i ; j++)
        cout<< a[j] << " ";
    return 0;
 }

A: You can try using
std::string a[256];

instead of
char a[256];

However, the the logic of using
while(cin.peek() != '\n');

is flawed. If you enter a space character before hitting Enter, your program will wait for you to enter more input.
It will be better to use std::getline() to read a line of text and then parse the line of text using a stringstream.
I am also going to suggest use of a std::vector<std::string> instead of an array of std::string.
#include <iostream>
#include <sstream>
#include <vector>
#include <string>

int main()
{
   std::vector<std::string> words;

   std::string line;
   getline(std::cin, line);

   std::istringstream str(line);
   std::string word;
   while ( str >> word )
   {
      words.push_back(word);
   }

   for ( auto& w : words )
   {
      std::cout << w << " ";
   }

   return 0;
}

A: Here is another compact way of doing it using getline and a container of std::strings
#include <iostream>
#include <iterator>
#include <algorithm>
#include <string>

int main()
{
    std::vector<std::string> tokens;
    std::copy(std::istream_iterator<std::string> {std::cin}, {},
              std::back_inserter(tokens));
    for(auto && elem: tokens)
        std::cout << elem << '\n';
}

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But now he had a lot more than just a rash promise to live up to. He was being accused of murder in a town where the strong make the laws - and enforce them with bullets!--fantasticfiction.com [Suggest a different description.]
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Max Brand, one of America's most popular and prolific novelists and author of such enduring works as Destry Rides Again and the Doctor Kildare stories, died on the Italian front in 1944.
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Q: php to execute python script failed I want to execute python script in PHP but it does not work, the python script is not running. But when I directly execute the python script using cmd, the script work.
Below is my PHP code.
<?php
exec('python C:\wamp64\www\dashbot\mergeCSV.py',$output,$return);

if(!$return)
{
 echo "success!";
}
else
{
echo "failed!";
}
?>

A: Try adding this to the first line of the python script
#!/usr/bin/env python

*

*Make sure that the python script has the execution permission
(+x).

*If you are running PHP via Apache, make sure the Apache
user(www-data) has permission to access & execute the script.

*Mention the full path to python exec('full/path/to/python C:\wamp64\www\dashbot\mergeCSV.py',$output,$return);


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I chose a college based almost entirely on the amount of my scholarship, portability of my scholarship, ability to apply that scholarship to multiple countries. As a result, I was able to apply my full tuition scholarship to studying abroad in 3 different countries for a semester each: Iceland, Mexico, and the UK. I would have loved to have gone to Bolivia instead of Iceland and Jordan instead of the UK, but my parents forbid me thinking it would be unsafe. 🙄 Flights were not all too much more than flying to college in general, and room and board was cheaper in all cases (thanks to homestays in Iceland and Mexico, and eating cheese sandwiches and yogurt for most meals that weren't going to club events for the free food in the UK).
There were some scholarships available, and I got a local scholarship in my hometown that paid for my flight to the UK and back. You can work legally in the UK as an international student, and now there are so many options for online paid work. I know people on traditional programs to Mexico and elsewhere who worked when abroad, but my program was experiential learning so I spent most of the time traveling through Southern Mexico while interning at various small nonprofits, so there wasn't much of an opportunity to teach English the way that you could if you stayed put. Lots of friends helped finance their study abroad - especially related travel while in-country - by teaching English.
There were some scholarships available, and I got a local scholarship in my hometown that paid for my flight to the UK and back. You can work legally in the UK as an international student, and now there are so many options for online paid work. I know people on traditional programs to Mexico and elsewhere who worked when abroad, .... Lots of friends helped finance their study abroad - especially related travel while in-country - by teaching English.
"Did I hear Geneva is expensive?"
We did homestays in Switzerland (for months). Not expensive (many were free).
We often host teachers from Switzerland who are on (long and frequent) leave.
Our guest stays in NL were wonderful!
Food! Usually free, so I had more E$ to spend on street food! Bitterballen and Stroopwafels!
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Thousands of American students study abroad every year, and even more take part in short-term research studies and service trips in other countries.
The best international colleges for US students provide an invaluable experience, one that you truly can't put a price on. But best of all, for many of the best international universities, you don't have to put a price on it at all – they're completely free for US students.
with a .com addy... I will 'guess' there is a 'hitch' (similar to the thousands of chinese who come to USA for edu via a 'for-profit' coordinator. Gotta get beyond that and find your own path to accomplish (for free / minimal outlay / NO hand holding).
My kids university offers extensive study abroad programs. The tuition is the same as being on the home campus, however, they still cost $$$ in fees, travel expenses, room, board and personal travel money while there. Of 35,000 undergrads, about 2,000 per year participate in 2 week to 52 week programs. I know lots of kids who have and are doing this, but my daughter can't find one really applicable to her degree and my son does a ton of personal travel without my help. I won't be paying for a study abroad, though I know lots of kids who are doing them and appear to be having the time of their lives. I know three students at Oxford right now, but they are from fairly low income families and I think a combination of excellent grades, grants or potentially crippling loans is what got them there.
My kids are trying to get through undergrad debt free and I think they can do it, though I am pretty sure my daughter would LOVE to go somewhere for a semester.
Interesting thread. ODS has expressed interest in doing a semester abroad, most likely Germany. I don't even know where to begin! I wanted to do the same when *I* was his age many moons ago and never was able to accomplish it. I would love some tips for total idiots like myself.
Magritte, there's usually a study abroad office on campus for most universities that offer a program. Usually, the choice of schools/locations is based on the students' university partnerships. The students can't just go to any school randomly. Usually, the regular semester tuition covers the cost of the tuition at the foreign school. Room and board may or may not be covered, depending on the program.
He is still in high school. He wants to do one while he is in HS.
Quite common to do International semester while in HS. Our Neighbor hosts international HS students for one term every yr for last 30 yrs.
Join the military. They offer free travel all throughout the world.


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El anteojitos de Sangkar (Zosterops melanurus) es una especie de ave paseriforme de la familia Zosteropidae propia del Sudeste Asiático.

Taxonomía
La especie fue descrita científicamente por el zoólogo alemán Gustav Hartlaub en 1865 como Zosterops melanura. El epíteto específico melanurus deriva de las palabras griegas melas que significa «negro» y oura «cola», «de cola negra». Anteriormente era tratada como subespecie del anteojitos oriental, pero en base al resultado de un estudio de filogenética molecular publicado en 2018, en la actualidad se considera como especie separada.

Subespecies
Se reconocen las siguientes subespecies:
 Z. m. melanurus  – en el este y centro de Java y Bali;
 Z. m. buxtoni  – en el oeste de Java.

Referencias

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Aves de las islas de la Sonda
Taxones descritos por Gustav Hartlaub
Animales descritos en 1865

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Fig: Coenzyme Q10 levels, catalase levels and lipid peroxidation (MDA levels) in blood mononuclear cells (BMCs) from fibromyalgia (FM) patients and healthy control individuals.(A) CoQ10 levels were measured by HPLC, as described in Materials and Methods. (B) Catalase was analyzed in BMCs as described in Materials and Methods. (C) LPO was measured as described in Material and Methods. (D) ATP levels were analyzed in BMCs as described in Materials and Methods. Data represent the mean ± SD of three separate experiments Ref: PLoS One. 2012; 7(4): e35677.
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To enhance drug bioavailability of lipophilic actives, liposomal technology of encapsulation, which is a lipid spherical structure that allows the insoluble active substances in water to get intertwined with the forming phospholipids of the membrane, while hydrophilic (i.e. having a tendency to mix with, dissolve in water) actives can also be encapsulated in its aqueous core. Among many other benefits, this has converted them in an extensively used and very versatile drug delivery technology. This technology has been tested utilizing state of the art high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and shown to be extremely effective in absorbing more of the compound.
Fig: A high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was developed to simultaneously quantify three widely used active substances such as coenzyme Q10, phosphatidylserine, and vitamin C. This new method optimizes current timing and costs in the analyses of these three active substances. Additionally, since the analyzed compounds were encapsulated on a cutting-edge liposomal formulation, further processing was necessary to be developed prior to HPLC analyses. The technique was studied and adequately validated in accordance with the guidelines of the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) regarding selectivity, linearity, accuracy, precision, and robustness. After data treatment of results, linear regressions for all active substances showed an optimal linearity with a correlation coefficient of >0.999 in the concentration range between 70 to 130% of the liposomal formulation and less than a 3% relative standard deviation (RSD) in accuracy and precision. Ref: ACS Omega. 2019 Nov 11;4(22):19710-19715
If you're looking to improve your heart health, CoQ10 is something you'll want to add to your daily routine.
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Cyclosome® Technology with Phospholipids:
NON-GMO Soy Lecithin: Lecithin is a food additive that comes from several sources — one of them being soy. It's generally used as an emulsifier, or lubricant, when added to food, but also has uses as an antioxidant and flavor protector. Some of the benefits of lecithin include:
Lowers cholesterol
The most well-known benefit of lecithin is its ability to lower cholesterol. Scientists discovered that soybean lecithin can contribute to raising HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol in blood profiles.
Soy protein provides an extra boost for people using it to treat cholesterol because of other components that soy offers.
Lecithin that comes from soy can improve cardiovascular health, especially if you're already at risk of developing high blood pressure or heart disease. This is according to a small study in which participants were given soy products including lecithin additives.
Helps improve digestion
Lecithin has been tested in people with ulcerative colitis to improve their digestion. Lecithin's emulsifying qualities contribute to a chain reaction that improves the mucus in your intestine, making the digestive process easier and protecting the delicate lining of your digestive system.
Even if you do not have ulcerative colitis, you might want to consider using lecithin if you have irritable bowel syndrome or another condition that affects your digestive process.
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Phosphatidylcholine:Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid attached to a choline particle. Phospholipids contain fatty acids, glycerol, and phosphorous.
Lecithin is the phosphorous part of the phospholipid substance and is made up of phosphatidylcholine. Foods that contain lecithin are the best dietary sources of phosphatidylcholine.
Although phosphatidylcholine is traditionally used to support brain health, it can also support liver function and keep cholesterol levels in check. Below are some key evidence-based benefits of this nutritional supplement.
It can help boost cognitive function
According to a 1995 study on mice with dementia, phosphatidylcholine supplementation can increase the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the brain. It may also improve memory. The study found that mice without dementia had no memory increase, despite the increase in acetylcholine levels.
A 2001 study found feeding mice a diet rich in phosphatidylcholine and vitamin B-12 also had a positive impact on brain health.
Research has continued, and a 2017 study has found that levels of phosphatidylcholine are directly related to Alzheimer's disease.
It may aid in liver repair
A high-fat diet is known to negatively affect the liver. It may cause nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or cirrhosis of the liver. According to a 2010 study, phosphatidylcholine helped reduce lipids that can lead to a fatty liver (hepatic lipids) in mice fed a high-fat diet.
Another study on mice reviewed whether bringing elevated levels of phosphatidylcholine back to normal helps prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The study found that it helped prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver. It did not, however, prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
It may help ease symptoms of ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation in the digestive tract. It may also cause ulcers. According to a 2010 study, people with ulcerative colitis often have reduced levels of phosphatidylcholine in their intestinal mucus. Supplementation may help protect the mucus layer of the digestive tract and reduce inflammation.
It may promote lipolysis
Lipolysis is the breakdown of fats in the body. Too much fat may cause lipomas to form. Lipomas are painful, benign fatty tumors. Most are removed surgically.
According to a 2014 study, injecting phosphatidylcholine into a lipoma can kill its fat cells and reduce its size.
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Lysophosphatidylcholine: Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) is a major plasma lipid constituent that is produced from phosphatidylcholine (PC). The results of a recent study confirmed the importance of lysophosphatidylcholine in the lipid absorption process and showed that it facilitates efficient intestinal lipid transport by accelerating lipid absorption. This aidsthe absorption and enhancement of vitamin C bioavailability
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Phosphatidylethanolamine: Phosphatidylethanolamine is a multifunctional phospholipid required for mammalian development that is essential for a variety of cellular processes.
Phosphatidylethanolamine is a non-bilayer forming phospholipid containing a small polar head group diameter in proportion to its fatty-acid chains.
As a polar head group, phosphatidylethanolamine creates a more viscous lipid membrane compared to phosphatidylcholine. This essentially aids in the absorption ofvitamin C in new types of liposomes; thus enhancing vitamin C bioavailability
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Hydroxypropyl-B cyclodextrin(HPBCD): Cyclodextrins (CDs) are useful formulation vehicles, which increase the amount of drug that can be solubilized in aqueous vehicles, thus increasing delivery of many useful medicinal agents to a biological system.
Without a successful delivery system, many drugs could not be developed. 2-hydroxylpropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD), a hydroxyalkyl derivative, is an alternative to α-, β- and γ-cyclodextrin, with improved water-solubility properties.
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Phytosterol 90% Complex: Phytosterols, or plant sterols, are a family of molecules related to cholesterol. They are found in the cell membranes of plants, where they play important roles — just like cholesterol in humans.
The most common phytosterols in your diet are campesterol, sitosterol, and stigmasterol. Plant stanols — another compound occurring in your diet — are similar.
It is a well-documented fact that phytosterols can lower cholesterol levels. Eating 2–3 grams of phytosterols per day for 3–4 weeks can reduce "bad" LDL cholesterol by around 10%.
This is particularly effective for people who have high cholesterol — whether or not they're taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Phytosterol is believed to work by competing for the same enzymes as cholesterol in your gut, effectively preventing cholesterol from being absorbed.
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Microcrystalline Cellulose: Microcrystalline cellulose (C6H10O5)n is refined wood pulp. It is a white, free-flowing powder. Chemically, it is an inert substance, is not degraded during digestion and has no appreciable absorption. In large quantities it provides dietary bulk and may lead to a laxative effect. Microcrystalline cellulose is a commonly used excipient in the pharmaceutical industry. It has excellent compressibility properties and is used in solid dose forms, such as tablets. Tablets can be formed that are hard, but dissolve quickly. Microcrystalline cellulose is the same as cellulose, except that it meets USP standards.
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Colloidal Silica Anhydrous: Silica, colloidal anhydrous is a porous and granular form of silicon dioxide that is synthetically made from sodium silicate. It is used as a free-flow agent to assist powder flow, e.g. in tableting, by reducing the angle of repose of bulk powder. Surfactant – used for flocculating, coagulating, dispersing, stabilizing, etc. Liquid silicon dioxide (colloidal silica) is used as a wine and juice fining agent.
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Magnesium Stearate: Magnesium stearate is commonly added to many foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. In medications and vitamins, its primary purpose is to act as a lubricant.
Magnesium stearate is an additive that's primarily used in medication capsules. It's considered a "flow agent." It's possible to create medication capsules without magnesium stearate, but it's more difficult to guarantee the consistency and quality of those capsules.
Magnesium stearate is used to delay breakdown and absorption of medications, so they're absorbed in the correct area of the bowel.
How it Works in Your Body
During digestion, magnesium stearate dissolves into its component parts: magnesium and stearic acid. Magnesium is an essential mineral and stearic acid is a highly digestible fat found in many foods. An enzyme called stearoyl-CoA desaturase converts stearic acid into oleic acid. Oleic acid is also found in olive oil. It is an important building block of the brain and nervous system.
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FD&C Yellow: Yellow 5 is an artificial food color (AFC) that was approved for use in foods in 1969 by the FDATrusted Source. Its purpose to is make foods — particularly highly processed foods like candy, soda, and breakfast cereals — appear more fresh, flavorful, and appetizing.
Yellow 5 is considered an azo compound with the formula C16H9N4Na3O9S2. That means in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen — typically found in natural food dyes — it also includes sodium, oxygen, and sulfur. These are all naturally occurring elements.
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The domestic consumption of China's 1.3 billion people is less than that of the 300 million people in the United States. China has one billion more people than the United States, with a per capita income of a middle-income country. So, why is there such a low of domestic consumption in China? What is going on with Chinese people's spending power?
Let me shed some light on the issue by drawing up two scenarios.
Suppose a gold mine is discovered in Xinjiang. Someone invests in the mine, and the mine owner hires 100 miners to mine the gold. His annual gross profits are 10 million yuan ($1,543,000), and he pays workers 50 percent of his gross income in wages. So each worker receives an annual income of 50,000 yuan ($7,715). A worker spends 10,000 ($1,543) yuan on rent, which leaves him $6172 for getting married and raising a family. The mine owner still has 5 million yuan ($771,501) left for other expenses and investments. With workers having money to spend and a need to settle down, there is a demand for housing. Thus, the mine owner invests in building houses to sell or rent to the workers. Workers also need food. So the mine owner invests in restaurants and earns the workers's money back. The restaurants also need more employees, so the workers's wives now have jobs and an income as well. As the population and employment opportunities increase, local consumption rises. Under such circumstances, there are 100 families in this place a few years later. School-aged children have a need for education, which attracts more people to build schools. In addition, cafes, karaoke bars, cinemas, and shops are being built for workers to spend their money. After 50 years, this place has developed into a prosperous city of about 100,000 people. At this time, the mine is about depleted.
In the second scenario, things are a bit different. Suppose a gold mine is discovered in Xinjiang. Someone invests in the mine, and the mine owner hires 100 miners to mine the gold. His annual gross profits are 10 million yuan ($1,543,000). But this owner only pays 10 percent of his gross income to workers. So each worker receives an annual income of 10,000 yuan ($1,543). This amount of money is only enough for food. There is no money leftover to rent an apartment or get married. Workers have to squeeze into factory shacks for shelter. Although the owner makes 9 million yuan ($1,388,700) a year, he has to invest the money in other places, as the local people are poor and have no consumption power. The owner buys a house in Beijing, loans money at high rates of interest in the coastal areas, and begins investing for possible future emigration to foreign countries. Locally, the owner only buys a luxury villa, hires several workers as bodyguards, and finds a young woman to be his mistress. The workers work very hard and try to save some of their wages for medical emergencies and retirement. There is no surplus for other things. As a result, besides a few luxury villas and some small businesses, there exist no other enterprises 50 years later. After the gold mine is depleted, the owner departs with a huge amount of money, leaving behind pollution, unemployment, and poverty.
These two simplistic scenarios really make the point clear. They illustrate the different development models found around the world.
The United States has a domestic consumer market of 300 million people. It has always relied mainly on domestic consumption to achieve economic growth. China has 1.3 billion people, and everyone considers it the world's largest consumer market. However, every year domestic consumption has been lacking, and China had to depend on the government and foreign trade to stimulate economic growth.
The increased wealth in China was not sufficiently distributed among the population but mostly went to the government and the owners of enterprises thus keeping working people's purchasing power down.
The reason is very simple. Just like I described in the second scenario, the increased wealth in China was not sufficiently distributed among the population but mostly went to the government and the owners of enterprises. Government investments drive consumption only on a very small scale. The effect of government investments has been an increase of production capacity and supply, which has resulted in the severe overcapacity we see in China now. In addition, to ward off mass unemployment and to gain export advantages, labor costs have been reduced again and again, thus keeping working people's purchasing power down.
For example, Xinjiang is a large province that is rich in resources, comparable to many countries in the Middle East. Local people should be very wealthy, but the reality is the opposite: Xinjiang is very poor. A place rich in resources is not necessarily highly developed and prosperous. It all depends on whether the government puts people first.
The Chinese people are not wealthy. Moreover, they must take care of their pensions, medical care, and children's education out of their own pockets. People whose financial situations are slightly better are also under pressure. Some of their money is in the bank, some is invested in real estate, and some in the stock market. The amount of money they have looks like a lot, but it does not circulate; it is dead money. A few wealthy people have a lot of money. How do they invest and spend it? They don't have that many options. They can buy several apartments. No matter how many luxury goods they buy, it does not amount to that much in terms of investment or domestic consumption. Thus, wealthy Chinese have been going overseas to buy houses and businesses.
When a well-educated young man can only afford a small apartment after working his whole life, when a child's education empties the family's savings, when money invested in the stock market is equivalent to donating it to the government, and when a farmer's annual income is less than a wealthy man's meal, can we expect people to not be thrifty, to not save their money, to not worry about their retirement? Can we expect the tens of trillions of savings in the bank to be turned into consumption just like that?
Fan Di is an independent economist and part-time professor of Peking University and Sun Yat-sen University. He obtained a Ph.D. at the University of California, Berkeley, supervised by Li Yining of Peking University and Nobel Prize winner George Arthur Akerlof. Fan has been a senior executive and consultant at major banks, financial firms, and large companies. This article was written in June 2015 and has been widely circulated on the Chinese Internet since then.


First of all let me tell you that proof texts for many of the practices of our Church, for that matter any Church, may not be found in the Bible. This raises the question of our understanding of the Bible. Bible is not a text book for our religious practices that were introduced by the fathers of the Church on the basis of need of time and situation. Bible is, rather, a book of principles. Principles are, in most cases, universal and practices are local and time-situation bound. We make practices on the basis of principles laid out in the Bible. Personal confession is one among them. Setting relationships right is a principle laid out by Jesus himself as per the testimony of the Biblical writers (Matthew 5:23, 24).
Again confession is not just for the forgiveness of sins. It is an expression of the self before someone who is competent, authorised and qualified to listen and respond. This has several dimensions. Confessing sin is just one among them.
In our life in this world we will have to go through lot of situations. These situations may bring joy, sorrow, grief, sadness, sorry, anger etc. etc. You need to find people to share these moods and feelings with someone. Any mood or feeling you may have will have religious, psychological, emotional, relationship, social and community elements in it. For example when you are happy, it may be because you had something happened to you or someone did something for you. You may not know some times who did what. But in any situation there will be two elements that influence it. First, God who monitors and be present to help us to take that situation to a positive ending. Second, the creation of God that influences the other in some way or other. So you need someone who can represent both God and creation to share the joy. The Church has provided us with a person who represents both, and that is a priest.
Again when you are sad or sick, that may have caused by something (event) or by someone. Even if you know who or what caused it, you may or may not be able to take it up directly with that person or thing. Even though you may know it will be God alone who can deal with your sadness in an effective way. So you need someone who can represent God. Further you also need to have a person to who can represent the community. That is what a priest is. Since the priest is the representative of the people, he can represent the prayers of the people before God. The very knowledge that there are lot of people who are concerned of your welfare and who are praying for you will help you deal with your situation. These prayers will be of greater value before God also (see James 5:14). Sometimes you may feel sorry for what you did or said or thought. You may not know how many people were affected by that. It will be good to say sorry to the person whom you know was affected by that. But that person alone may not have been affected. Anything we do will have consequence far reaching than we may think. We may assume that only just one person or few people were affected by what we did, said or thought. But many a time it may affect lot of people and nature beyond our imagination. So just saying sorry to the person whom you think was affected will not be enough to take away the guilt. If we do sin against nature, we can not go and tell sorry to nature. Then we need a person who can represent both God and His creation. Also, if you go and express sorry directly to a person whom you think may have been affected, it may cause further problems as that person may not see things as you see it and respond the way you wanted that person to be. When we are sorry about something wrong we did, said or thought we need to be absolved of that. When we reveal the matter to a priest, he is authorized and designated by the community and God through the ordination he received to absolve and pardon the wrong doing on behalf of God and on behalf of creation. The priest will be able to suggest a remedy too. He may be able tell you whether you can or need to go to the person concerned and say sorry. This has a psychological effect too.
Again people may ask why we cannot just say that to God. That is a possibility. But that is something which has no personal presence. When you say something, you need to have someone to listen to in person, need someone to talk back to you in terms of that it was well understood and also to suggest some solution. The Church provides such a person in a priest. Further confession provides a possibility of counselling free of cost. Sometimes you may feel that you have to talk to someone who can personally listen and suggest a solution. That person should be someone in whom you can trust also. A priest is bound by law in the Church that whatever others share with him in confession should not be shared to anyone. So personal confession is a great and valuable possibility the Church has set for people to be healthy in mind and spirit.


Global sensation Taylor Swift charmed BC Place on Saturday night, though it was hardly a tough gig in front of 45,000 screaming, adoring fans.
The mega pop star made them feel like they were old friends catching up, saying: "We live in different parts of the world, but with Twitter and Instagram I can keep up with you."
Swift, 25, opened with "Welcome To New York" before launching into some of her other hits.
The Vancouver stop is part of the singer's "1989 World Tour," in support of the best-selling album that spawned three number one singles, including the infectious "Shake It Off."
Swift performs two concerts in Edmonton next week before travelling to the U.S., Singapore, China, and Australia.


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It's been a year of significant change in the Data Analytics Community – so ICAEW's Head of Data Analytics and Tech, Ian Pay, looks at what we've achieved, and what more we're looking to do.
At the time of writing, I've been at ICAEW for 9 months, and getting to grips with the Data Analytics Community has been one of my most important tasks since joining. In that time, the community has grown at an alarming rate – from around 24,500 members in early March, to over 28,000 members by the end of November. If only I could take full credit for these numbers! This impressively means that we are not only ICAEW's largest community, but remain one of the fastest growing communities, and with this comes some sizeable opportunities, but also big challenges in terms of how we deliver on the needs of all of our members.
We've seen some significant changes to our Advisory Group too, bringing on a diverse range of voices, and also a new chair in Engine B's Head of Audit and Ethics, Franki Hackett (who was recently placed 12th in Accountancy Age's 35 under 35 list). This will hopefully help to ensure that our sizeable number of members are well represented, and has given opportunities for the community to hear from different voices and get different perspectives on the analytics landscape.
This article goes out alongside our fourth newsletter of the year – a substantial improvement on previous years for the community. But it can't just be about quantity, we need to be looking at the quality of our content too. I hope that we are delivering engaging webinars and interesting articles, but we are always looking for feedback and grateful for every perspective we receive on this.
Some highlights in our content for this year include:
We've had over 3,500 unique article views, with our primer AI: What is it really? topping the list, closely followed by the exploration of Data ingestion: past, present, and future (both written by Advisory Group members)
Across the year over 1,300 people have watched our webinars either live or on demand, with feedback almost universally positive.
I personally really enjoyed our webinar on the UN SDGs which is available to watch on demand here, along with all of our previous webinars.
The plan for 2023 webinars is coming together very nicely and we should have some great topics and speakers lined up for you.
Looking to 2023
In my article from April, talking about What's Next for the Data Analytics Community, I touched on two areas I was keen to focus on – self-service analytics, and upskilling. These remain 'hot topics' in the world of data and we'll definitely be exploring them further in 2023 through delivering a range of articles and webinars, including partnering with providers who are active in these spaces, and looking at how we further enhance our offering. We're introducing, for the first time, a Data Analytics course as part of our Essential CPD programme, and we will be looking at changes we can make to our Data Analytics Certificate to ensure it remains accessible and relevant.
2023 is also an exciting time across our ICAEW Faculties and Communities, as we remove many of the paywalls for our ICAEW members. This will open up opportunities to collaborate more closely with some key communities, such as Excel and our new Internal Audit Community, which is launching early next year. The overlap between Excel and Data Analytics is clear for all to see, so we'll be tapping into that with a number of joint activities.
Last, but by no means least, I'm very excited to announce our intention to host the community's first in-person event. Analytics Live will take place at Chartered Accountants' Hall in London, on 21 June 2023 - so save the date! This will be an event for you, as members of our Data Analytics Community, and will tie into the theme that we are looking to weave through the entirety of next year: data-driven decision-making. We hope, through this, we can ensure everything we deliver in the community next year has relevance to the challenges and opportunities you are facing in your roles.
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I'm not big on the WR in Round 1 talk but it we take one I would be all for AJ Brown (assuming he doesn't test awful).
Really like Brown. I imagine that the Robinson, Vra bel and crew will love him as well. I hope that his test scores are low enough to make him fall to round 2. A poor 40 wouldn't worry me a bit.
I really hope that Bradbury, Lindstrom, or McCoy are Titans come the end of April.
Bradbury and Lindstrom simply won't make it to #51 and McCoy will be touch and go whether he is there for us in the 2nd round.
Exactly. I think there is a going to be a huge run on OL between 25-50. Last year 5 IOL guys went between 33-50. Almost every team in the NFL could use reinforcements on the OL. A lot are undervaluing it here because we made a living drafting good IOL in the 90's and 2000's, but it is getting tougher to find them because more teams are in need of them. 9 OL went in the top 50 picks last year, teams are putting more attention and resources towards building solid OL. Look how it benefited the Colts last year.
Dane Brugler doesn't love McCoy FWIW.
Thinks he can be a starter but will never be a true difference maker.
He is certainly much higher on Bradbury and Lindstrom, did you catch The Draft Show today they had long discussions on the OL/RB's.
Yessir. Thats where I heard the talk. Brian seemed to like him a lot from what I recall.
Definitely drafting multiple IOL in this draft. Banking on 1st or 2nd for the first one.
We won't take one in the first.
We likely trade back in round 1 with a team like NE who has a bevy or selections or Baltimore and acquire a mid round selection.
i think DL is a lock for 1.
Jeffrey Simmons is on our radar and I think the plan is we trade back. Acquire a 2 or 3 and take Simmons in 1 and have two second rounders for day 1 impact and can take OL and TE at that spot.
Seems like OLB/EDGE is FA for known player and vet experience.
I would say OLB and IOL and WR in FA followed by DL and IOL in draft with a TE and WR.


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3M Earplugs Lawsuit
3M Combat Arms Earplugs (Version 2 – CAEv2) supplied to all four branches of the U.S. military from 2003 to 2015 have been linked to hearing loss and tinnitus. Rizk Law is currently reviewing potential 3M Earplug injury lawsuits from veterans and active-duty military personnel who have experienced severe hearing damage and may be eligible to recover compensation.
A defective products lawyer from our firm is here to help. An initial consultation is completely free and will allow you the chance to discuss your situation with us and learn about your possible available legal options. You are not obligated to retain our services after this meeting. Over nearly two decades, we have recovered millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of our clients. Firm founder and senior attorney Richard Rizk was selected for inclusion as a 2020 Personal Injury Elite Lawyer.
Call Rizk Law today at 503.245.5677 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form.
Do I Qualify to File a 3M Earplug Lawsuit?
Our legal team is prepared to assess your eligibility during a complimentary case evaluation. Since every case is different, certain factors unique to your circumstances need to be evaluated to determine whether you may be able to take legal action.
You will be asked to answer questions about your experience using this product. It is important that you answer with as much detail as you can. Some of these questions may include:
Did you serve in the U.S. military between 2003 and 2015?
Did you wear military issued earplugs during years of service?
Were you exposed to loud blasts and noises while on duty?
Have you been diagnosed with hearing loss and/or tinnitus?
Are you suffering from full or partial hearing loss in one or both ears?
How much has this product affected your hearing and daily life?
What medical treatments have you undergone for your hearing issues?
Have any treatments improved your hearing, or has it remained the same?
Has a doctor informed you of the chances of regaining your hearing?
Will your hearing improve over time or is it irreversible/permanent?
There is only so much time to file a case. That is why we recommend seeking legal representation as soon as possible. There is no cost to you to contact our firm to discuss a potential 3M earplug injury lawsuit.
Possible Compensation Available for Victims
Veterans and current military service members may be eligible to receive financial compensation for hearing loss and tinnitus caused by 3M earplugs.
However, the value of a specific case will depend on the severity of the hearing loss. Generally, most victims of defective products working with a lawyer could seek the following forms of compensation:
Costs related to medical care, including hospital stays, surgeries, diagnostic imaging tests, physical therapy, hearing aids and other corrective measures to help treat hearing loss
Lost wages and future earning potential while unable to work or return to work at all
Pain and suffering, and mental anguish from not being able to communicate with loved ones
Loss of enjoyment of life from having hearing damage or other serious hearing issues
Veterans Disability Payments for Hearing Loss
If you are currently receiving disability compensation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for hearing loss or tinnitus, you may also pursue additional compensation in a lawsuit against a negligent manufacturer. The government awards disability payments based on disability ratings and not income level, so taking legal action should not impact benefits.
Military Use of 3M Earplugs
From 2003 to 2015, the Combat Arms Earplugs were manufactured and sold by multinational conglomerate company 3M to the U.S military for its service members to use in combat to protect their hearing. The earplugs were originally developed by Aearo Technologies and acquired by 3M in 2008.
The 3M Earplugs were standard issued equipment and dual-ended with the intent of offering two levels of protection. One end of the plug would fit into the ear canal to help block out very loud noises from aircraft, guns, artillery and explosions. The other end of the plug would sit outside of the ear canal to block noise from entering while still allowing service members to communicate freely with one another.
Although the earplugs were designed to significantly reduce loud blasts that harm the inner ear, hearing loss or damage has since been reported by service members across all four branches of the military.
Dangers Associated with 3M Earplugs
The issue with the 3M Earplugs was that the part made to fit inside the ear canal was not long enough. After a short period of time using the earplugs, they can become loose and allow sound to enter the ear. Defects in the product's design may cause serious damage to the hairs and nerves of the inner ear.
Many service members may have unknowingly been exposed repeatedly to high-level noises that caused auditory ailments from internal damage to the eardrums. The most commonly reported side effects from using the 3M Earplugs is tinnitus, ringing in the ears, and a partial or total loss of hearing.
In 2018, a whistleblower came forward warning that the earplugs were defective. 3M admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay $9.1 million to the U.S. Department of Justice to settle the allegations that the company knew of the flaw for over a decade. The 3M Earplugs have since been discontinued.
3M Earplug Injury Lawsuits
Thousands of defective earplug lawsuits have been filed against 3M on behalf of military men and women who have suffered severe hearing loss or damage. Many of these lawsuits have been combined into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) in a Florida federal court. These lawsuits accuse 3M of the following:
Knowingly committing fraud against the U.S. military
Failing to warn the military and its service members of the earplugs' defect
Being fully aware of the design flaw and understanding that it could cause hearing loss
Falsifying earplug test results to show that they are safe and effective
Learn More About Filing a 3M Earplug Lawsuit
The legal team at Rizk Law is currently reviewing potential 3M Earplug injury lawsuits if you wore the earplugs and have developed hearing problems. You may be eligible to pursue compensation to help cover medical bills related to surgeries and treatments to improve hearing, lost wages from not working while recovering, as well as for the pain and suffering, both mental and physical, that you have endured.
An initial consultation is complimentary and confidential. There is no risk in calling us to learn more about your rights and no obligation after meeting with us to take legal action. We are available to take your call anytime, day or night. Our firm charges no upfront fees and we only get paid if we help you win.
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I'm Fired Up: OUT There Adventures founder says outdoor industry must be more queer-inclusive*
Fifty people were shot and killed Sunday at a gay night club in Orlando, and scores more were wounded. It was the most devastating shooting in our country's history, and it targeted a group of people who often face violence and discrimination. As the outdoor industry works to improve gender and race equality, we should not forget about the queer* population, says Elyse Rylander, founder of OUT There Adventures. The non-profit works to get kids in the LGBTQ community out into nature, where they can shed gender expectations, bullies and discrimination.
June 13, 2016 Elyse Rylander
It is no secret that the topic of queer inclusivity in the outdoor industry is a personal one for me. Long before I co-founded OUT There Adventures, I took my first canoe trip down the Wisconsin River at the age of four weeks. Adventures in nature cultivated relationships with my family, connected me to some of the most influential people in my life, were the catalyst for my world travels and most importantly has been the foundation for the development of my self-esteem.
I started work in the outdoor industry at age of 16 at Rutabaga Paddlesports where I taught paddling classes and sold boats. Over the years I've worked with college students on challenge courses, guided wealthy tourists through Arctic bays packed with icebergs and taken young people experiencing homelessness whitewater rafting. I am also a gay woman. When I came out to my parents, their reaction was less about shock and more about the concern for my safety. And as is almost always true, Mom had good reason to worry.
Elyse Rylander, front, founded OUT There Adventures in 2014 to help get kids in the queer community into nature and away from the problems they face at school and at home. Photo courtesy of Elyse Rylander.
Even though visibility of the queer community in this country has taken a massive step closer to being fully out of the proverbial closet, it has never been a more dangerous time for queer youth. Hate crimes and anti-queer legislation are on the rise, and Mother Jones called 2015 the deadliest year in history for the trans community.
We are reminded constantly, especially this week, that there is so much work that still needs to be done. The tragedy in Orlando on Sunday, all the hate crimes the queer community faces, and so much more support this notion. Between a quarter and a half of homeless American youth identify as queer. The solution to combating this fear of the queer community that permeates our culture is complex and multifaceted, but the outdoor industry can absolutely aid in the efforts.
I am fired up about the immense amount of work that needs to be done to combat this "fear of the queer" that runs rampant through the country but also through our industry's programs, tradeshows and campsites. We need more showings of support of our queer athletes, executives and staff. We need to invest more resources in to programs that are providing the queer community with a more direct and safer way to access the outdoors. We all need to acknowledge that we are still a far cry from reaching true diversity and inclusion.
Our industry exists because of the acute awareness of the importance of our relationship with nature, but how are we investing in cultivating this for all? In 2014 my partner and I started OUT There Adventures, a Seattle-based non-profit that is rooted in the idea that every young person deserves a safe(r) and supportive opportunity to connect with nature, and this includes the often forgotten demographic of queer young people. We don't ask participants to reduce their gender identity down to a one-time check of a box. We don't separate out tent groups based only on the sex assigned them at birth. We don't think it's just a phase. Through creating a safer space for this under-resourced population, our programs expose participants to the idea that the courage it takes them to sometimes simply exist can help them climb (and move) mountains. In return, these young people constantly teach us that they have so much to offer the world; they just need the opportunity to do so.
A group of kids from OUT There Adventures shows their excitement during a climbing gym trip. Photo courtesy of Elyse Rylander.
Through the sheer lack of queer visibility (not to mention the continued utilization of sexist ads, articles and gear development) it's clear we still have a ways to go before we reach the pinnacle of inclusivity as an industry, and the climb will take a lot of grit, determination and investments of all kinds. Though the task may seem daunting, there are some simple ways we can all begin this process now. First, educate yourself. If my usage of the word queer has made you uncomfortable or confused then here is your first small step. When you're done reading this article, Google it. While you're at it, familiarize yourself with the terms cisgender, microagression, intersectionality and heteronormativity too.
Second, become a really great ally. This means more than putting a rainbow sticker on a water bottle or saying you support gay marriage. It means being open to being challenged and humbled over and over and over. It means listening more than you speak. It means cultivating your empathy.
Third, it is time the industry supports these efforts now, and in a big way. It takes immense resources to grow the programs that close the gaps. Even though money is flowing towards good work, what is the rate and what are the terms? Is your company doing part of the work involved in reaching out to new programs and organizations and lowering their barriers to access of your funding? Or is your support contingent upon jumping through hoop after hoop, and ultimately the highest probability of future customers? We need to take a step back and think about how our industry can allocate more and more compassionately.
Like any industry, I understand that ours is driven by profits. So, since the story always comes back to the bottom line I will offer one to you: there are costs, financial and otherwise, associated to accessing nature, and some can be too high for too many Americans. By growing accessibility to the wilderness we're helping to create a more compassionate, confident and connected generation. We're helping increase not only the physical health, but also the mental well being of our young people. We're creating more future stewards of our planet. For the sake of our communities, our industry and our planet it is time we make a serious investment.
*Queer is an all-inclusive term for the LGBTQ population.
Elyse Rylander is the co-founder and Executive Director of OUT There Adventures. OTA is a Seattle based non-profit whose mission is to cultivate leadership and build community for LGBTQ young people through adventures outside.
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By Glen G. Scorgie on April 20, 2009 in church, current events, ethics, missions, repentance
A remarkable letter of apology, signed by the chairman of the board of directors of the Christian & Missionary Alliance, was printed in the February 2009 issue of Alliance Life, the denomination's official magazine. The board acknowledged "its deepest regrets for the significant trauma" experienced by vulnerable children of missionaries, and apologized contritely for decades of failure by Alliance leadership to recognize, acknowledge and stop abuse at the Alliance's mandatory boarding schools for missionary children. After decades of damage control, and attempts to sweep the scandal under the rug, the new board has courageously (and biblically) come clean.
By Glen G. Scorgie on January 19, 2009 in church, current events, ethics, repentance
The scandalous Ted Haggard, recently ousted president of the National Association of Evangelicals, has resurfaced. You'll remember him, no doubt, as the Colorado mega-church pastor whose secret meth-addled trysts with a homosexual prostitute finally came to light a couple of years ago. His devastated church removed him from office, but gave him a full year of severance pay, and asked him to cooperate with a "restoration" process that involved being accountable to some national-level religious leaders like (for awhile, anyway) James Dobson of Focus on the Family. Evidently the process did not go very well, and finally unraveled.
A Sad Day for Evangelicalism
By Glen G. Scorgie on December 12, 2008 in current events, ecology, ethics
This is a sad day for the evangelical movement. The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) just tossed Richard Cizik overboard. A more apt metaphor might be that some biggies in the NAE, who had been stalking him for a while, finally nailed their target. Charles Colson responded to the news of Cizik's departure with this: "I'm not surprised. I'm sorry for him, but I'm not disappointed for the evangelical movement." I'm not surprised either, but I'm sorrier for evangelicals than I am for Cizik. Richard can hold his head high; I'm not sure we can.
Baseball Salaries in Moral Perspective
By Glen G. Scorgie on November 17, 2008 in current events, ethics
According to ESPN and local sports pundits Trevor Hoffman, the future baseball Hall of Famer and closer for the San Diego Padres since the early 1990s, has been treated shabbily. Despite all he's done for that organization, the Padres offered him a paltry $4 million for next season. After he pondered this unacceptable proposal for weeks, the organization withdrew it altogether and negotiations ended. Hoffman had dreams of becoming a local hero in perpetuity, like Tony Gwynn. Not anymore, I guess. He'll finish his career wearing a funny ball cap in someplace like Pittsburgh or Cleveland. This is our latest local soap opera. But wait a minute. Did someone mention four million dollars? Yes, and if you are among those who feel outraged by the cheapness of the Padres' offer, maybe you need to get a grip.
The Politics of Intimidation
By Glen G. Scorgie on October 24, 2008 in current events, ethics, gender
When the fish die you know there's something wrong with the water. When the bees disappear, it means the ecosystem is in trouble. When it's the height of the election season, and there are hardly any signs on neighborhood lawns, you begin to suspect that something may be amiss this time around. The truth is that there aren't many lawn signs or bumper stickers. My theory is that American citizens no longer feel safe about taking a public stand one way or the other. That's because we're witnessing the rise of the politics of intimidation.
Our Curious Shortage of Saints
By Glen G. Scorgie on September 29, 2008 in ethics, spirituality, theology
It was the first night of our seminary course in Christian social ethics, and the classroom was packed. At our school we have three required courses in theology, but just one in ethics. I don't want to read too much into this uneven weighting of our core curriculum, but most would agree that it is classically evangelical. I began that evening with a question that seemed to throw a few of the students: "Why should we be good?" There was general agreement that we ought to be, but a good deal of confusion about why we need to be. For centuries, Protestants, and evangelical Protestants in particular, have struggled to answer this clearly and well, and the seminarians that night were no exception. Our great fear, I guess, is that we might compromise the Gospel of grace by making it conditional on moral performance. If the moral imperative is less than imperative, we should not be surprised that we face a shortage of saints.
The Real Challenge to Marriage
By Glen G. Scorgie on July 19, 2008 in ethics, gender, virtue
Traditional marriage—you know, one man-one woman, life-long lovers and best friends, faithful and true until death do them part—still looks good, in a wistful, nostalgic kind of way, but it's under threat in America today. The fiftieth wedding anniversary may go the way of the dinosaur, ocean-caught salmon and the SUV. But the greatest challenge to marriage today is neither feminism nor gay rights. It's us.
Does Gay Marriage Threaten the Gospel?
By Glen G. Scorgie on July 19, 2008 in current events, ethics
The California Supreme Court has decided that gay couples should be allowed to wed. The decision went into effect last month (June 2008). Not surprisingly many of my fellow evangelicals are up in arms. Does gay marriage threaten the proclamation of the Gospel? Some are claiming that it does. I doubt it.
The Discipline of Remembering
By Glen G. Scorgie on May 27, 2008 in ethics
Looking ahead is good; but looking back is important too. This Memorial Day I think again of my great-uncle, a young soldier who died from an enemy bullet that lodged in his heart. I bear his name, and his monogrammed gold cuff-links (with our shared initials) sit in a small box at my bedside. It deepens my desire to live well whenever I remember that my freedom was bought with a price, and did not come cheap. The discipline of remembering keeps all of us grateful.
But remembering also brings wisdom. This Memorial Day my thoughts also drift across the Pacific to a rocky fortress at the mouth of Manila Bay in the Philippines. Corregidor Island was the Gibraltar of South-East Asia, and the last piece of soil defended by American and Filipino troops prior to the complete Japanese conquest of the Philippine islands in 1942.
The Power of National Repentance
By Glen G. Scorgie on April 22, 2008 in ethics
The word "repentance" has an antique ring to it. To many it belongs with top hats, sailing ships, and snuff boxes. To others it sounds as psychologically unhealthy as self-flagellation, hair shirts and the shaming of children. But most people will agree that even today, if someone's done something really bad, they should admit it and express sorrow for it. Repentance is essential because it increases the chances that a behavior won't be repeated, and it helps the healing and reconciliation process for everyone involved.
But do only individuals repent, or can whole nations? Suppose Americans reach a consensus that the invasion and occupation of Iraq was a wrongful use of its superpower. Might it help for the United States to repent?
Dr. Glen G. Scorgie
Scorgie has been professor of theology at Bethel Seminary San Diego since 1996. He is also involved in the Chinese Bible Church of San Diego and lectures regularly in Asia.
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The prestigious Delicious Dining Group were looking to add a feeling of class and comfort to their new outdoor seating area at Banana Wharf in order to maximise their clients dining experience whilst taking in views of the marina. In addition to this they required sun protection to the inside dining room and new signage above the door.
Not only did the terrace need to be eye-catchingly stunning as it is the frontage of the restaurant, the solution needed to provide cover, warmth and light. The prominent position of this new restaurant on the well know Poole Quay meant image was key in order to attract new customers from near and far.
The project brought together both the Broadview awnings and signage businesses to offer the client a complete 'onestop- shop' service, which included the installation of a bespoke canopy, two large-span umbrellas with heaters and lights, three electric sun screens, illuminated signage, menu cases and window graphics.
A four metre by one metre wedge-style canopy was manufactured using an aluminium frame and digitally printed with Banana Wharf graphics and installed over the entrance doors. To assist with extra sun screening to reduce any internal glare within the restaurant, Broadview developed and positioned a series of B1100 electric sunscreens with special zip channels over three large windows. These have been manufactured using Soltis® 86 fabric which is designed to ensure greater protection from internal heat build up and sunlight. The transparency of this fabric ensures that when the screens are down the views across Poole harbour from the restaurant are uninterrupted. These screens are operated by remote control at any time. The screens also have been printed with the Banana Wharf livery to create a high impact impression from the south elevation.
As well as protecting diners eating inside the restaurant, customers choosing to dine and enjoy a drink outside can be protected from the sun and other weather conditions under one of the two four metre by four metre umbrellas which each incorporate four 1.5kw heaters and Osram fluorescent lighting. Due to the restaurant's waterfront location the strong wind versions were selected and the umbrella masts have been installed into the upstairs terrace. These are made of corrosion-resistant, powder-coated aluminium. The umbrella fabrics are hard wearing Dolan acrylic canvas.
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Don't Kill Yourself – Speak Out!
I most times don't have answers to such questions that I find in my inboxes.
All I know is that when I used to think like that, I had a mother, a father, a sister, some friends who I would talk to. I would have ended it but these people held me in check. They availed their ears to listen, availed time and just sat in silence for hours with me, they might not have offered solutions but they offered warm hugs that said "we are here", "We love you" and they kept on checking in – my mother has never missed a day without calling me, never.
So instead of living in pain and suffering, reach out to someone, anyone it might be a stranger, a distant friend or a close one and pour out your heart.
Don't suffer alone, you will end up killing yourself to stop the pain.
Please, if someone reaches out to you, avail the time and help.


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