When I was at Bible College, one of my professors once commented, "Leviticus is dry as snuff." On another occasion, I was checking out a Leviticus commentary. Based on how it looked I thought it was brand new. Then I saw the copyright which said it was 20 years old. It just hadn't been touched yet. Let me be clear and unashamed: Leviticus deserves better! It's rich with terminology that make up crucial elements of Christian evangelism and discipleship. And more than anything, it teaches us why Christ's death was important. If there are 26 chapters in the Bible that I wish everyone would read before March 25th this year, it's these! Levitical themes give us a framework for how God forgives and reconciles us to himself. And when Jesus came to die, he filled and completed that framework like Alfred Hitchcock filling his profile in the intro to his old TV show.
I will elaborate on five things that fascinate me about Leviticus. These five themes help me appreciate and even "get" Jesus's death. These five things are very much in the heart of the Gospel and are perfect Good Friday meditation focuses.
First, there is the atonement. This is a word I use purposefully and without apology and without any attempt to make it less religious sounding. Some words need to be unique to Christianity to show how unique is our belief system and Christians should know what atonement means. It's foundational to God-human redemption. I often explain this word with a triangle with three words or phrases representing the sides: "God's wrath satisfied," "Forgiveness" and "Substitution." The word itself carries the idea of "appeasing," or "satisfying completely." In Leviticus and the OT as a whole we can see God's wrath being the object of this appeasing. And in Leviticus we see God use the word to describe what the sacrifices would do to help the people find forgiveness of sin (Leviticus 4:20-35, 5:13-16, 17:11, etc.) Many of the uses of the word "atonement" in Leviticus are followed by the phrase "they will be forgiven." And to make atonement in Leviticus, an animal had to die in the place of the person who was guilty, i.e., a substitutionary sacrifice.
So when John the Baptist said of Christ, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" it would have held special meaning for a student of Leviticus. When Paul in Romans or John in 1 John says that Christ is our "atoning sacrifice" or "propitiation" (basically the same thing), they are hearkening back to a Levitical concept that now teaches that we find forgiveness through Christ, that he died in our place and that God's wrath was satisfied by his death. Leviticus uses the word atonement more than the rest of the Bible combined, at least in the ESV and NIV. And its fullest definition as an essential piece of our theology is found there.
Second, the atonement involved the sacrificial system. This was clearly designed to point us to Good Friday Jesus and His cross. God says at least 17 times in Leviticus that his people had to offer an animal "without defect." Since Christ was without sin (2 Corinthians 5:21), he met God's requirements for sacrifice. And by way of contrast, we should be extremely thankful for Christ as our sacrifice since both Paul and the author of Hebrews make it clear that Christ's sacrifice was "once for all" so we no longer need to do what they were commanded to in Leviticus. Hebrews says it this way: "For Christ has entered…not to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest entered the holy places every year with blood not his own…But as it is, he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself." To understand and value what Christ accomplished that Friday morning, to even understand the book of Hebrews, you need background in Leviticus 1.
Third, the person in charge of the sacrifice was the priest, a third timeless theme in Leviticus that helps us understand the role and nature of Jesus, and why he died. God gave Aaron and his descendants the ministry of the priesthood (Exodus 28:1) and their responsibilities were serious. in Leviticus 17:5, the people were instructed to bring their sacrifices "to the priest, that is to the LORD" meaning that bringing the sacrifices to them was essentially the same as to God because of their role as mediator in the forgiveness of sins2. Leviticus 4:26 (among other places) also makes this point after giving a regulation for the fellowship offering: "In this way the priest will make atonement for the man's sin, and he will be forgiven." In addition to the many other sacrifices and offerings, only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16; 23:26-32), a day when a special sacrifice was made for the sins of Aaron, his sons and all the people. They were the liaisons between God and his people. Their ministry was vital to keeping sinful man in communion with a holy God. The New Testament teaches the Christ is our high priest (Hebrews 4:14-15). When you understand what that meant to a first century Jew, you appreciate Christ even more. For decades, Christians have used the bridge illustration to witness to people, where Christ fills the enormous gap between a Holy God and sinful man. The origins and theology of this illustration can be found in Hebrews but also Leviticus. Christ is the difference. He did what animals could not – fill that gap sufficiently and eternally.
They were the liaisons between God and his people. Their ministry was vital to keeping sinful man in communion with a holy God. The New Testament teaches the Christ is our high priest (Hebrews 4:14-15).
Innocent animals died in Leviticus; an innocent man died in the Gospels. In both cases, the blood was necessary for forgiveness because it represented a (basically) fair substitution: another life. And this is why we drink the cup in communion today (Luke 22:14-19).
The connection to Christ is simple. We are not God's chosen people now because law or rituals make us clean, but through faith in Christ making us righteous before God. 1 Peter 2 explains: "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ…you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy." Christ makes us unique and set apart from the rest of the world, as God's possession, when we come to him. The difference between me and the worst terrorist is that Jesus' righteousness and death allow me to be justified to God, and therefore holy. A thorough reading of Leviticus can help you grasp what exactly that word means and why it's important to God4.
So there you go. The Gospel According to Leviticus. And excellent Good Friday background reading. Let us as Christians not bemoan this book for getting people bogged down in it while trying to read through the Bible in a year. Let us not call it dry or boring. Let us see Christ's death the way the biblical canon wants it to be seen: with the importance of atonement, the significance of shedding blood, how it makes God our priest, how it obliterated the former system of sacrifice and for how it makes us holy to God. I love this book and I hope that understanding it in relation to Jesus helps others to as well.
Good article, Gowdy. I appreciate all the thought and work that went into it, and how it shows your heart for God, and understanding of the atonement. I sure would love to come up to Chicago and see the Hispanic work there, but don't know if it will ever happen. Blessings, Steve.
We would love to have you up here, Steve. We are far from a perfect church but we do have a good mix of English and Spanish and many different types of people. Thanks for the compliment on the article. It was a grad school paper I redid to make it more enjoyable for our REO audience. Grad school work is rather tedious and wooden.
If you were trying to make me feel guilty about not reading Leviticus for fun, then consider this article a wild success!
Ha! I came on a little strong. Leviticus is really my 8th favorite book.
I read Leviticus about once a year. The thing that stands out to me is that the business of personal forgiveness and righteousness was a lot of work. This makes me more intentional about the way I lve.
Gowdy, this is a wonderful article! I have people tell me they don't read the Old Testament because they don't get anything from it. This is a great example of our need to study the Old Testament. Thank you for sharing.


text:
Parkinson's Disease and Other Diet-induced Tremors
A Vegan Health Article from All-Creatures.org
These vegan health articles are presented to assist you in taking a pro-active part in your own health.
See All-Creatures.org Health Position and Disclaimer
[Ed. Note: Also read Milk & Parkinson's Disease: New Evidence for more evidence about how the standard American meat/dairy diet can cause tremors/Parkinson's, etc.]
From John McDougall, M.D.
James Parkinson originally described a condition of "shaking palsy" in 1817, which subsequently became known as Parkinson's disease (PD). This condition has become the second most common neurodegenerative disease (after Alzheimer's disease), affecting approximately 1% of the population of the US over 65 years of age. People severely affected with PD characteristically have a tremor seen in their hands and head at rest, stiffness, weakness, slow movements, and postural instability. They take small steps when walking and have speech and swallowing disturbances. With time, disease progression often results in loss of mental function (dementia).
PD results from damage to an area of the brain called the substantia nigra (named because of its dark color). The substantia nigra produces large amounts of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine deficiency is the hallmark feature in PD. Insufficient production of this neurotransmitter substance negatively affects the nerves and muscles controlling movement and coordination, resulting in the major symptoms characteristic of PD.
Famous people alive today with this disabling condition include actor Michael J. Fox and prize-fighter Mohammad Ali. Mr. Fox's condition began at age 29 and has lasted for 19 years. He is an exception since most patients do not show signs of PD until after the age of 50.
Mr. Fox has raised $214M for his foundation for PD. Even though he has been reported to have an interest in vegetarian diets, his foundation has focused on stem cell research, which has been, and will likely continue to be, a dead-end path. Instead, as with most other chronic diseases, his focus should be on the highly likely dietary causes of PD. Correcting the cause will at the very least lead to avenues for prevention.
The Western Diet Causes Parkinson's Disease
The strongest contact we have with our environment is our food. Therefore, observing variations in incidence of diseases across populations should immediately lead researchers to focus their attention on the foods people eat. The incidence of PD is relatively high throughout Europe and North America.1 In contrast, rural Africans, Chinese, and Japanese, whose diets tend to be vegan or quasi-vegan, have substantially lower rates.1 The observation that incidence of PD is similar in African-Americans and in whites, all of whom eat the Western diet, further indicates that environmental factors, not race or genetics, are responsible for PD.2
Specific foods have been targeted. For example, the consumption of milk in midlife was found to be associated with subsequent development of PD.3 Men who consume more than two glasses of milk have twice the incidence of PD as men who do not drink cow's milk. The American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort study has found almost twice the incidence of PD in the highest consumers of milk.4
Three Possible Mechanisms for Diet-caused Brain Damage
After accepting the possibility that PD is due, at least in part, to what we eat, then the next logical question is: how is this damage mediated? There are three common ways our diet could kill the dopamine-producing cells of the substantia nigra:
1) Autoimmune Reactions
One probable mechanism begins with the destruction of the blood brain barrier by dietary components, especially the fats. Once this barrier becomes ineffective (permeable) then immune cells (antibodies) produced outside of the nervous system can enter the cerebrospinal fluid and attack the brain's cells. Dairy proteins are notorious for causing this kind of reaction, known as molecular mimicry. In susceptible people, cow's milk protein may enter the bloodstream from the intestine.5,6 The body recognizes this as a foreign protein, like a virus or bacteria, and makes antibodies against it. Unfortunately, these antibodies are not specific only to the cow's milk protein; they find similar proteins in the nervous system.
2) Vascular Disease
The compromise of the blood supply to the brain caused by vascular closures leads to the death of brain tissues. The mechanisms are the same as those that lead to heart attacks and common strokes. One proposed link between PD and atherosclerosis is iron, a nutrient associated with meat consumption.7
3) Environmental Chemicals
Most pesticides work by interfering with the nervous system of insects, so findings of brain damage in people exposed to pesticides and other environmental chemicals should be no surprise.8-10 Convincing examples of this toxicity to the brain are seen in people who work with toxic chemicals; for example, sheep farmers who were exposed to organophosphate pesticides (in the course of dipping sheep to rid them of infestations) performed significantly worse than non-exposed farmers in tests to assess sustained attention and speed of information processing.11
Studies show that exposure to pesticides and insecticides causes Parkinson's disease in humans by damaging the brain's cells of genetically susceptible people.12-15 An insecticide, dieldrin, is among the most likely culprits.16 Patients with PD have a reduced capacity for detoxification of these toxic compounds. Enzyme systems that metabolize these brain-damaging chemicals are a result of genetic traits. The concentrations of deldrin compounds in the substantia nigra were significantly higher in PD tissues.14
Pesticides Bio-accumulate in Animals
The highest levels of pesticides are found in foods high on the food chain—meaning animal foods. Estimates are that 89% to 99% of the chemical intake into our body is from our food, and most of this is from foods high on the food chain: meat, poultry, eggs, fish, and dairy products.18,19 Fish and other marine life are especially important sources of brain-damaging chemicals like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and methylmercury (MeHg).20
The scenario looks like this: Low concentrations of environmental chemicals are present in sea vegetables and in seawater. Fish consume these poisons; concentrate them in their own body fat; cows eat fishmeal, and concentrate these noxious wastes even more into their fat; then chickens eat dead cow remnants and the toxins become packed further into their flesh. Finally people get the strongest doses, as they are at the top end of the food chain. Even worse are the consequences for little people—the greatest concentrations of tissues damaging contaminates are delivered to babies nursing from pollutant-overloaded mothers. Understand that this accumulation is lifelong, and therefore, what you do as a child may come to haunt you as an adult in the form of birth defects for your children, cancer, and brain damage. Fortunately, eating a clean diet prevents exposure and helps these chemicals to leave the body.
A Starch-based Diet Helps People with Parkinson's Disease
Prevention of further progression of this form of neurologic deterioration would be expected from removal of the dietary causes.21 However, once the brain tissue is lost it should not be expected to regenerate. Prevention is key.
Dopamine production in the brain is reduced by poor food choices and enhanced when the diet is high in carbohydrates (starches) and low in animal proteins. Carbohydrate increases dopamine production in the brain by allowing easier passage of the dopamine precursor, tyrosine, through the blood-brain barrier into the fluids surrounding the nervous system (the cerebrospinal fluids).22,23 Meats, poultry, eggs, and dairy foods are high in heavy neutral amino acids that block the entry of the dopamine precursor, tyrosine, into the brain.
One case report has suggested a low-animal-food diet is beneficial for people who have already developed PD.24 A 75-year-old man with PD for eight years changed to a quasi-vegan diet for two years. During this time his PD did not appear to have advanced, his dosage of PD medications (levadopa) did not increase, and his quality of life was reported to have improved—an atypical course for this disease.
A healthy diet can also be expected to result in loss of excess body fat, which will allow for improved mobility. People with PD often suffer with constipation, which is relieved by dietary fiber found in plant foods and by removal of dairy proteins, which paralyze the bowels.25 Consider the total picture: Someone with PD needs to be as healthy as possible, and they especially need to avoid the problems, like obesity, type-2 diabetes, vascular insufficiency, arthritis, and bowel dysfunctions, known to be caused by the Western diet. You should not expect the brain tissues that have been lost to grow back; nor lost functions to return. Slowing or stopping progression of the PD is your realistic goal.
A Low-animal-protein, Starch-based Diet Improves the Effectiveness of Medication
Dopamine deficiency is the hallmark feature in PD. Unfortunately, dopamine in the brain cannot be replaced by taking a dopamine pill because this natural chemical does not cross the blood-brain barrier to replenish cerebrospinal fluid. The discovery in 1968 of an isomer of dopamine, levodopa (L-dopa), was a major revolution in the management of PD, which still lasts today. L-dopa readily crosses the blood-brain barrier and then is converted into dopamine once it enters the nervous system. The medication is so specific that a "levodopa challenge test" can confirm a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. If a patient's symptoms improve, then they are likely to have Parkinson's, ruling out other neurological diseases.
L-dopa and dietary proteins use the same transportation system in the intestine and the blood-brain barrier, competing for access to the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.26 Therefore, a high protein diet, based on meats, dairy products, eggs, and fish results in a competition that reduces the effectiveness of the drug. Levodopa is often sold in combination with another medication, carbidopa, which slows the breakdown of levodopa. Examples include Sinemet, Parcopa, Atamet, and Stalevo. The effectiveness of L-dopa tends to decrease after four to five years of usage.
Patients are often advised to avoid protein (meat, poultry, fish and eggs) during the day and limit these foods to the evening meal in order to improve the effectiveness of their medication. However, eating these animal foods at the evening meal means the patient cannot move all night long— being able to turn over in bed, get up to use the bathroom, or adjust their bedclothes. The incorrect belief that animal foods are the only reliable source of "good" protein leads to this kind of mismanagement of people with PD. The truth is a starch-based diet (low in competing heavy neutral amino acids) provides all necessary proteins and amino acids and should be the diet of people with (and without) PD throughout each day and night.
Essential Tremors from Meat-Eating
Essential tremor (ET), a type of involuntary shaking with no known cause, is among the most prevalent neurological diseases, affecting 4.0% of individuals aged 40 years and older, and 6.3% of individuals 60 years and older. The tremor is most commonly in the hands, but may affect the head, eyelids, vocal cords, and any other muscles. Harmane is a potent, tremor-producing beta-carboline alkaloid found in high concentrations in muscle foods (beef, chicken and pork); cooking of these meats leads to further increases in concentrations.27 Thus the amount of harmane in cooked meat is a function of cooking temperature and time. Pan-frying and grill/barbequing produce the highest concentrations. Elevated harmane in the blood is also due in part to a hereditarily reduced capacity to metabolize it into inactive substances.27 You should not expect the brain tissues that have been lost to grow back; nor lost functions to return. Slowing or stopping progression of the tremors is your realistic goal.
Medications, such as beta-blockers (propranolol), tranquilizers (clonazepam) and antiseizure drugs (primidone), are recommended for treatment, but are of little benefit with significant side effects.
Detoxifying the Body with Starches
Eliminate foods high on the food chain (meats and dairy products) from your diet and replace them with foods low on the food chain (starches, vegetables, and fruits—preferably organically grown) in order to clean your body. The human body has detoxification systems that have evolved over 300 million years to protect animals from the natural toxins found in plants. These same systems will also rid your body of synthetic pollutants. These natural detoxifying compounds are found in plants, and they are also potent inhibitors of chemically induced cancer.28-31 In addition, the energy required for the detoxifying processes is most effectively provided by clean-burning carbohydrates found in plants (meat, fish, poultry and vegetable oils have no carbohydrate and cheese has only miniscule amounts). Not surprisingly, malnutrition from under- and over-nutrition (such as when people eat the American diet) almost invariably leads to a reduced capacity to deactivate these pollutants and therefore increases their toxicity.31
Losing weight on any "diet" releases stored pollutants as the body fat is dissolved.32-34 This is good, especially when the diet you are using to cause the weight loss is low in pollutants and full of detoxifying substances. In no time at all consuming a healthy diet will clean your body of brain-damaging chemicals and restore the tissues in order to prevent PD and systemic damage.
Zhang Z. X., Roman G. C. Worldwide occurrence of Parkinson's disease: an updated review. Neuroepidemiology. 1993; 12: 195-208.
Schoenberg B. S., Osuntokun B. O., Adeuja A. O. et al. Comparison of the prevalence of Parkinson's disease in black populations in the rural United States and in rural Nigeria: door-to-door community studies. Neurology. 1988; 38: 645-646.
Park M, Ross GW, Petrovitch H, et al. Consumption of milk and calcium in midlife and the future risk of Parkinson disease. Neurology. 2005;64:1047-1051.
Chen H, O'Reilly E, McCullough ML, Rodriguez C, Schwarzschild MA, Calle EE, Thun MJ, Ascherio A. Consumption of dairy products and risk of Parkinson's disease. Am J Epidemiol. 2007 May 1;165(9):998-1006.
Winer S. T cells of multiple sclerosis patients target a common environmental peptide that causes encephalitis in mice. J Immunol. 2001 Apr 1;166(7):4751-6.
Lauer K. Diet and multiple sclerosis. Neurology. 1997 Aug;49(2 Suppl 2):S55-61.
Altamura S, Muckenthaler MU. Iron toxicity in diseases of aging: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and atherosclerosis. J Alzheimers Dis. 2009;16(4):879-95.
Schantz SL, Widholm JJ, Rice DC. Effects of PCB exposure on neuropsychological function in children. Environ Health Perspect. 2003 Mar;111(3):357-576.
atandin S, Lanting CI, Mulder PG, Boersma ER, Sauer PJ, Weisglas-Kuperus N. Effects of environmental exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins on cognitive abilities in Dutch children at 42 months of age. J Pediatr. 1999 Jan;134(1):33-41.
Paolini M, Sapone A, Gonzalez FJ. Parkinson's disease, pesticides and individual vulnerability. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2004 Mar;25(3):124-9.
Stephens R, Spurgeon A, Calvert IA, Beach J, Levy LS, Berry H, Harrington JM. Neuropsychological effects of long-term exposure to organophosphates in sheep dip. Lancet. 1995 May 6;345(8958):1135-9.
Elbaz A, Levecque C, Clavel J, Vidal JS, Richard F, Amouyel P, Alperovitch A, Chartier-Harlin MC, Tzourio C. CYP2D6 polymorphism, pesticide exposure, and Parkinson's disease. Ann Neurol. 2004 Mar;55(3):430-4.
Menegon A, Board PG, Blackburn AC, Mellick GD, Le Couteur DG. Parkinson's disease, pesticides, and glutathione transferase polymorphisms. Lancet. 1998 Oct 24;352(9137):1344-6.
Corrigan FM, Wienburg CL, Shore RF, Daniel SE, Mann D. J Organochlorine insecticides in substantia nigra in Parkinson's disease. Toxicol Environ Health. 2000 Feb 25;59(4):229-34.
Petersen MS, Halling J, Bech S, Wermuth L, Weihe P, Nielsen F, Jrgensen PJ, Budtz-Jrgensen E, Grandjean P. Impact of dietary exposure to food contaminants on the risk of Parkinson's disease. Neurotoxicology. 2008 Jul;29(4):584-90.
Weisskopf MG, Knekt P, O'Reilly EJ, Lyytinen J, Reunanen A, Laden F, Altshul L, Ascherio A. Persistent organochlorine pesticides in serum and risk of Parkinson disease. Neurology. 2010 Mar 30;74(13):1055-61.
Singh M, Khanna VK, Shukla R, Parmar D. Association of polymorphism in cytochrome P450 2D6 and N-acetyltransferase-2 with Parkinson's disease. Dis Markers. 2010;28(2):87-93.
Duarte-Davidson R. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the UK population: estimated intake, exposure and body burden. Sci Total Environ. 1994 Jul 11;151(2):131-52.
Liem AK. Exposure of populations to dioxins and related compounds. Food Addit Contam. 2000 Apr;17(4):241-59.
Petersen MS, Halling J, Bech S, Wermuth L, Weihe P, Nielsen F, Jørgensen PJ, Budtz-Jørgensen E, Grandjean P. Impact of dietary exposure to food contaminants on the risk of Parkinson's disease. Neurotoxicology. 2008 Jul;29(4):584-90.
McCarty MF. Does a vegan diet reduce risk for Parkinson's disease? Med Hypotheses. 2001 Sep;57(3):318-23.
Fernstrom JD, Wurtman RJ, Hammarstrom-Wiklund B, Rand WM, Munro HN, Davidson CS. Diurnal variations in plasma concentrations of tryptophan, tryosine, and other neutral amino acids: effect of dietary protein intake. Am J Clin Nutr. 1979 Sep;32(9):1912-22.
Wurtman RJ, Wurtman JJ, Regan MM, McDermott JM, Tsay RH, Breu JJ. Effects of normal meals rich in carbohydrates or proteins on plasma tryptophan and tyrosine ratios. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Jan;77(1):128-32.
Schwartz RH. Parkinson's disease and vegan diet. Med Hypotheses. 2004;63(1):178.
El-Hodhod MA, Younis NT, Zaitoun YA, Daoud SD. Cow's milk allergy related pediatric constipation: appropriate time of milk tolerance. Pediatr Allergy Immunol. 2010 Mar;21(2 Pt 2):e407-12.
Barichella M, Cereda E, Pezzoli G. Major nutritional issues in the management of Parkinson's disease. Mov Disord. 2009 Oct 15;24(13):1881-92.
Louis ED, Zheng W. Beta-carboline alkaloids and essential tremor: exploring the environmental determinants of one of the most prevalent neurological diseases. ScientificWorldJournal. 2010 Sep 1;10:1783-94.
Hanausek M, Walaszek Z, Slaga TJ. Detoxifying cancer causing agents to prevent cancer. Integr Cancer Ther. 2003 Jun;2(2):139-44.
Smith TJ, Yang CS. Effect of organosulfur compounds from garlic and cruciferous vegetables on drug metabolism enzymes. Drug Metabol Drug Interact. 2000;17(1-4):23-49.
Smith TJ. Mechanisms of carcinogenesis inhibition by isothiocyanates. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2001 Dec;10(12):2167-74.
Furst A. Can nutrition affect chemical toxicity? Int J Toxicol. 2002 Sep-Oct;21(5):419-24.
Pelletier C, Imbeault P, Tremblay A Energy balance and pollution by organochlorines and polychlorinated biphenyls. Obes Rev. 2003 Feb;4(1):17-24.
Imbeault P, Chevrier J, Dewailly E, Ayotte P, Despres JP, Mauriege P, Tremblay A. Increase in plasma pollutant levels in response to weight loss is associated with the reduction of fasting insulin levels in men but not in women. Metabolism. 2002 Apr;51(4):482-6.
Hue O, Marcotte J, Berrigan F, Simoneau M, Doré J, Marceau P, Marceau S, Tremblay A, Teasdale N. Increased plasma levels of toxic pollutants accompanying weight loss induced by hypocaloric diet or by bariatric surgery. Obes Surg. 2006 Sep;16(9):1145-54.
Return to Vegan Health Articles
Visit Food Hazards in Animal Flesh and By-products
All-Creatures.org Health Position and Disclaimer
We began this archive as a means of assisting our visitors in answering many of their health and diet questions, and in encouraging them to take a pro-active part in their own health. We believe the articles and information contained herein are true, but are not presenting them as advice. We, personally, have found that a whole food vegan diet has helped our own health, and simply wish to share with others the things we have found. Each of us must make our own decisions, for it's our own body. If you have a health problem, see your own physician.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


BOSTON (CBS) — The Celtics have until Monday to sign Terry Rozier to a contract extension, or the third-year guard will become a restricted free agent next summer.
It sounds like Danny Ainge would rather not have his electric backup guard hit the market. The two sides are reportedly working hard to iron out a new deal, one that will give Rozier a significant raise going forward, according to Brian Robb of the Boston Sports Journal (subscription required).
The 24-year-old is set to earn $3 million for the final year of his rookie contract, but an NBA executive tells Robb that Rozier will likely get a deal worth $15-million-plus per season. Not a bad bump in pay for Rozier, who had a breakout season for Boston in 2017-18 when he averaged 11.3 points off 40 percent shooting, 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Rozier spent much of the season coming off the Boston bench, but elevated his game whenever he was called upon to fill in for an injured Kyrie Irving, upping his averages to 15.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 16 starts.
He again took his game to another level in the playoffs, averaging 16.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists in Boston's surprising run to the Eastern Conference finals. Rozier was the talk of the NBA as he dropped 17.6 points per game against the Bucks in Boston's first-round series, and his war of words with Milwaukee guard Eric Bledsoe brought his "Scary Terry" persona to new levels. He averaged 19 points in Boston's five-game series win over the 76ers in the second round before returning to earth in the Eastern Conference Finals, as the Cavaliers ended Boston's dream season in seven games. Rozier struggled throughout the series, shooting just 26 percent from three-point range.
But he showed vast improvements just about everywhere throughout the 2017-18 campaign, and is primed for an even bigger 2018-19 season for a Celtics team with championship aspirations. He gives them some solid insurance should Irving's balky knee act up again, and figures to be a massive part of Boston's strong bench along with Marcus Smart, Marcus Morris and Aron Baynes.
Irving has already committed to Boston long-term after the season, but that doesn't look like it will stop Ainge from locking up an important piece off the bench. Even if the two sides cannot agree on a deal before Monday's deadline, the Celtics will have the opportunity to match any offer Rozier receives in restricted free agency.
And if you're worried that a $15-million per year salary is too much for a reserve guard, Ainge should have no problem fitting that contract into any future trades for another star player (*cough* Anthony Davis *cough*).


text:
Located in Rock Falls, proudly servicing Sterling, Dixon, Morrison and surrounding areas! Call Now For More Information!
tom.adams@njexcavatingconcrete.com
Driveway Excavation
Basement Walkouts
Rock Breaking and Removal
Hauling Services
Concrete Sidewalks & Stairs
Driveways / Foundations
Rock Breaking and Removal in Dixon
Have you been sitting around trying to figure out the best way to build or landscape around rocks on your property? Don't worry about accommodating them, when instead you can get rid of them entirely! When it comes to rock demolition and concrete removal, the NJ Excavating team are the experts.
From loading and hauling of multiple smaller rocks to the breaking up of boulders with jackhammers, expansion, and explosive methods, we'll smooth out your Dixon property in no time!
And, when we're finished, we're equipped with skips and vehicles to clear the site of all rubble and debris, disposing of it properly. You'll have the blank canvas you're looking for, and no one would ever know we'd even been there!
Multiple Methods
Depending on the project there are multiple methods when it comes to breaking up concrete or excavating rocks from land. Knowing which method to use in which situation is key, and a prime reason for working with professional excavation contractors like NJ Excavating.
Using a drill, we'll create holes to insert rock breaker chemicals. It is important to not attempt this on your own, as holes have to be a specific size and depth or you'll be dealing with dangerous blowout as the mixture does its job. Within 24 hours, you'll have smaller more manageable pieces of rock to deal with.
By carefully and strategically drilling holes with a jackhammer, we've been able to remove many larger rocks and boulders from residential and commercial Dixon properties. Effective for concrete removal as well, jack hammers can chisel away until there's nothing left!
Blowing up rocks might sound like one of the more entertaining things you can do, but at NJ Excavating, we proceed with caution any time we use this method, and only use it as a last resort. We'll drive wedges into the boulder and insert explosives that force the rock to break into multiple pieces, much like with the expansion and jackhammer methods.
As demolition contractors, rock removal is one of the tasks that takes less setup to perform, but can be dangerous nonetheless. When you work with NJ Excavating, you'll have access to competitive rates making it simple to choose the professional advantage, and you won't have to heft any rocks around yourself!
Rock Excavation Rates
Rock excavation cost depends very much on the size of the rock, quantity of rocks, and location we'll be working in. While it's hard to estimate the cost for services without an assessment, on average these jobs can cost between $5-$35 per cubic yard.
More dangerous methods drive the price up further.
Clear Your Property
When you want a flat surface to build your Dixon dream home or dream garden or even dream parking lot, you're going to have to make sure that there aren't any rocks in the way.
While it can be tempting to get destructive yourself, it's always best to rely on professional excavating contractors to handle rock demolition and concrete removal on any property.
Give us a call today and we'll provide you with a free, no-obligation estimate for services.
ADDRESS: Rock Falls IL 61071


text:
My call with Dave Band and Scott Simmons
by Philip F. Jacobus, CEO | July 26, 2017
The AIS office
The best part of my job is staying in touch with people. It's interesting to note that in the first six months of this year, I spent over 400 hours on the telephone.
This week, I spoke to Dave Band and Scott Simmons, two well-known industry players. I called them to ask them about their decision to purchase Advanced Imaging Systems.
I've known Dave since the 80's. It was Dave who had the idea to form IAMERS, the diagnostic imaging trade association that is still in operation today. Dave helped to bring together several companies to form Platinum and Platinum was eventually sold to Oxford and Dave and Scott worked for Oxford for a number of years.
Scott and Dave
Scott and Dave became partners in 2007 at Platinum. Before that time, Scott worked for a Mobile Imaging Company as a MR engineer and worked his way up the ladder there. He has a great reputation in the industry as an MR expert.
When Dave retired from Oxford, I expected him to take it easy but Dave has too much energy. Scott is too young to retire so he and Dave partnered up to purchase AIS.
AIS is already known for providing spare parts and service and as the company is conveniently located where Dave and Scott live, it seemed like a good fit to leverage Scott and Dave's personal connections and experience with the AIS infrastructure and service team.
In the call, Dave and Scott were enthusiastic and optimistic. They moved the company to a new 30,000 sq foot facility. There's an old saying that it's not always what you know but who you know and Dave and Scott know lots of people in the field.
I am encouraged by this because it reinforces my view that the demand for quality service and spare parts is greater than the supply.
When two fellows as smart as Dave and Scott decide to invest not only their money but their time, it's encouraging to me.
I will be expecting great things in the months to come.
View all The Jacobus Report Blog Posts
About Phil Jacobus
Phil Jacobus has been involved in health care since 1977, when he visited China to sell equipment. He has done business in 35 countries and still travels extensively. Phil is active in charity, helps rural clinics and always tries to help DOTmed users when he can.
Phil is a member of AHRA, HFMA, AAMI and the Cryogenic Society of America. He has contributed to a number of magazines and journals and has addressed trade groups.
Phil's proudest achievement is that he has been happily married to his wife Barbara since 1989, who helped him found DOTmed in 1998.
More Jacobus Reports
Five Minutes in Healthcare - Jim Sharkey Video
Five Minutes in Healthcare with John Pereira Video
Five Minutes in Healthcare with Clay Ritchey Video
Five Minutes in Healthcare - Wednesday at ECR 2022 Video
Navigating DME coverage in 2023
Crisis spurs innovation that benefits patients and providers
Using privacy preserving record linkage to understand deaths by political affiliation during the pandemic


text:
Being judged is part of celebrity life: Diana Penty
Diana Penty worries about tripping and falling on the ramp.
New Delhi Updated on: February 23, 2019 14:35 IST
Actress Diana Penty says being constantly judged is a part and parcel of being a public figure, and she agrees it can be ruthless sometimes.
Asked what she thinks about constant judgment made on a celebrity's style, Diana told IANS: "While I agree that it is a part and parcel of being a public figure, I do think people can be a little ruthless sometimes. It is very easy to sit in the comfort of your home, scroll through your Instagram feed and pass judgments on a celebrity's choice of outfit, hair and make-up.
"There are so many factors that contribute to that final look you see in pictures. Like the kind of event it is, whether there's a certain brief the celebrity is expected to stick to, body types, what suits you, what doesn't, what kind of day you've had, and sometimes unforeseen circumstances where you have only a couple of hours to find something to wear."
The 33-year-old actress said that given all the craziness, the celebrities still "make it work, so it wouldn't hurt being just a little considerate sometimes".
Diana began her modeling career in 2005. She made her acting debut in 2012 with the romantic-comedy film "Cocktail". She followed it up with films like "Happy Bhag Jayegi" and "Lucknow Central".
On the fear of wardrobe malfunctions during a catwalk, Diana said: "I am really particular about these things, so I make sure I do a thorough round of fittings before the show so that everything fits perfectly and there is no scope for any malfunctions. But what I do worry about is tripping and falling on the ramp. With high heels, you can never be sure."
Latest Bollywood Photos July 19: Sushant Singh Rajput hangs out with alleged girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and more
Previous StoryAlia Bhatt is painting Friday with shades of blue in her latest look for friend's wedding Next StoryYoung Sheldon renewed for two more seasons


Kesehatan dan Gizi panduan membantu untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan kesehatan Anda. A group-minded health and health center with a well being food and beverage bar and a complement health store on site. Let our fully qualified health instructors enable you get the most out of your workout with the latest suite of Technogym aerobic and stuck resistance equipment, a wide range of free weights and over 50 exercise & relaxation lessons.
Strolling for Train Really feel your physique get up – get completely satisfied and healthy by strolling. CHF is providing new Medical Exercise Coaching (MET) courses for these with a power condition. Courses will present members with guidance from a medical exercise specialist.


Ajman is the smallest of the seven United Arab Emirates, it has a beautiful, palm-lined sandy beach, a pretty 16km corniche and a chilled, low-key vibe that makes for an excellent contrast from the heady heights of Dubai which lies just 30 minutes away. Stay at the beautiful five-star Fairmont Ajman and enjoy impeccable service, great facilities and a wonderful beachfront location.
The hotel is a 30-minute drive from Dubai International Airport and just 15-minutes from Sharjah International Airport. Its' very convenient location makes it popular with visitors wanting to add a quieter stopover to a trip to Dubai, but there's lots to do in Ajman in its own right too, with an exciting mix of beaches and mangroves, of museums and malls, a renowned golf course and a Camel Racecourse!
Inside and out the hotel is elegant and contemporary. A simple colour palate in the interiors gives a classy feel and subtle touches throughout offer a nod to your location.
Your biggest problem here is going to be choosing between the pristine 200-metre private beach and the inviting temperature-controlled infinity pool! On one hand, the pool has a very tempting swim-up bar and is surrounded by shady palm trees, loungers and umbrellas and there's even intimate cabanas that you can reserve; but on the other hand, at the beach you can try out just about every sort of water sport you can think of – from jet skiing to flyboarding, from water skiing to wakeboarding and more. I suggest you alternate one day at each! And if you simply can't decide, just head to the Spa instead, enjoy the opulent Turkish Hammam area, the steam and sauna rooms, have an indulging treatment and then take an invigorating ice shower or workout at the fitness centre to refresh you afterwards! The impeccable world class service of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is evident here but there is an extra element of Arabian hospitality which adds a personal feel.
There are 252 guest rooms and suites; all are spacious and offer marble bathrooms and stunning views of the Arabian Gulf but some offer a little bit extra besides. Deluxe Rooms add a balcony, Family Rooms are interconnecting and the Signature Terrace Sea View add a vast balcony with spectacular views. If budget allows, the Suites are exceptional spaces, both in terms of their sheer size and their opulence but mostly of their unrivalled panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.
You are a little bit spoilt when it comes to dining here as there are 8 exquisite restaurants and lounges to choose from, some of the most popular include: Spectrum, their buffet restaurant which is quite unlike most typical buffet restaurants in terms of quality and range; Kiyi, the signature Turkish restaurant which offers fabulous Turkish décor to match the delicious cuisine and Gioia, a classic Italian restaurant with a traditional pizza oven and an open kitchen. After dinner, head to Badr Lounge, the perfect spot for magical sunsets and gorgeous panoramic sea views.


Small Ottoman With Storage – Furnishing the home can be an costly affair and for this reason, it is essential that you make the best selections when getting furnishing for your home. The art of furnishing the home is a large endeavor, but you could achieve the goal of enhancing your home beautifully without much headache if you intend suitably. Home furnishing requires a large amount of preparation and given that your home is the location where you spend a large amount of time, you should be prepared to offer your carrying out a great deal of time and effort. Right here are an concepts: small ottoman with storage you may attempt to make your home a lot more gorgeous.
The Small Ottoman With Storage is best from the best image or gallery collection from Ottomans Furniture Design, Home Decorating Ideas, Interior Home Improvement and design interior architecture of the years. This Ottomans design has been built from awesome and stylish ideas with combined and selection of elegant colors and cool architecture designs, would be something amazing and awesome if you apply this Ottomans design at your home. The Small Ottoman With Storage just one of the many references that we have. You quickly can find other references such as home design interior ideas, patio design, house interior decorating, furniture decorating ideas, home remodel inspiration, etc.
This design ideas also has some gallery reference for you choose Small Ottoman With Storage. All design was created with the best design and impressive detail of architecture. And some examples of the design inspiration is Fresh Small Ottoman With Storage and Wooden High Legs Gray Color Large Round Ottoman With Blanket Storage. Fantastic Small Ottoman With Storage and Small Round Ottoman With Storage Listitdallas. Awesome Small Ottoman With Storage and Red Ottomans Storage For Home Nzito Furniture. Creative of Small Ottoman With Storage and Top 59 Wonderful White Ottoman Coffee Table Black Round Storage Box. Marvelous Small Ottoman With Storage and Belham Living Ingram Round Storage Ottoman With Cocktail Tray Tb. . Every reference of home designs and furniture e have been selected and chosen by the best design, splendid architecture, elegant model and trend of home design now to give you the true character of home designs itself.
If you like the post of Small Ottoman With Storage, I would like you to support and help us developing more experience by share this home design reference or click some related posts below for more pictures and further information. Moreover, you can help us grow by sharing this reference to home designs or decor ideas on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. The contact us will also be available for you to give and share your comments with us. We would like to be opened for your every comment and every suggestion.


This article responds to current uses and critiques of Ulrich Beck's 'risk society' thesis by historians of science and medicine. Those who have deployed engaged with the concept of risk society concept have mainly been content to accept the fundamental categories of Beck's analysis. In contrast, we argue that the Beck's risk society thesis underplays two key themes. Firstly, the role of capitalism and capitalist social relations as a the driver of technological change and the transformations in the reproduction of everyday life; and secondly, the ways in which hegemonic discourses of risk can be appropriated and transformed by counter-hegemonic forces. In place of 'risk society' we propose an approach based upon a 'political ecology of risk', which emphasizes the social relations that that are foundational to the everyday politics of environmental health.


Wildfires are burning across California (and much of the world) this summer amidst record-breaking heat. Meanwhile I took a weekend off to go bodysurfing in Ocean Beach (where I used to live) and the water was surprisingly warm. Now Scripps Institution of Oceanography reports it's actually the warmest ocean water recorded in 100 years of record keeping.
Given the threats posed by offshore drilling, coral bleaching, ocean acidification, plastic (petrochemical) pollution, rising seas and much more it seems pointless to discuss ocean conservation without addressing climate. The ocean is the driver of climate and weather but is also impacted by human caused climate change in very basic ways including temperature, chemistry, and salinity.
Now, I cannot verify that in the photo above,Dave Helvarg is actually body-surfing on an an OB wave. Although I can verify he knows how to body-surf and does it every summer in OB. Dave also donated many of the books he has written to the OB Shelf at the Library.
Why are so few people talking about 'Lag Time' that is built into the lasting effects of human CO2 atmospheric loading? The figures I am reading are saying we are only about to 1968-1970 releases in GHGs in how the climate is being affected. If the planet stopped using GHGs immediately and not 'some day' there are decades of vastly increased levels of our outgassing of fossil fuel burning (compared to the previous decades since) still on track to do more (and worse) damage… It don't get better, folks sorry to say.
OB is hot. everywhere is hot and burning, and here, 40 air miles from the Canadian Border at 3,300 ft + in the Selkirk Range, it was 108'F yesterday in the north-side shade of the woodshed with over 50% humidity Red Alert unhealthful air quality from smoke and haze with Excessive Red Level Heat Warning. Today is supposed to be hotter with a Red Alert Hazardous Weather Outlook for dry t-cell lightning coming this evening.
And the coast down there now has a too-warm ocean temps on top of the air heat. 33 years on OB & MB beaches and we always wore wetsuits in summer. Even if it was just an unsnapped Beavertail or vest or a short sleeve 2mm Spring Suit. Now it's like a bathtub? Bizarre the radical affects going on.
Older Article: Are Our Beaches Being 'Over-Groomed' – and Killing Off Wildlife?


Fun business name, suitable for almost any business or brand.
The name "kizumo" has only six characters and three syllables. Successful brands using three syllable names include Toshiba, Delicious and Grammarly.
Kizumo.com is a dot-com domain. Dot com domains are synonymous with websites. When you own a dot-com, it is much easier to rank for your own name in search engines.


Ever feel like you're stuck in a year that you can't get out of? I realize that it's March, for crying out loud, but I'm afraid that I am still not done celebrating the movie year we have now said goodbye to, over and over again. Perhaps early-childhood imprinting has shaped my awards-season metabolism around the late March calendar, even though the Oscars have been on their accelerated schedule for five years now. Or maybe I just have an incredibly demanding job. Either way, and perhaps because I am sitting in a faraway city attending an academic conference with two blogging buddies, and because I find conferences to be helpful reminders that we academics (especially in our home disciplines) really are In This Thing Together, I present you with the long-delayed Nick's Flick Picks Honorees for Best Ensemble. Apologies about length, but with this many delectable performances to cover, one tends to overween.
Great read, as usual. Especially glad to see the love for Into the Wild - a kind of salve after Oscar's cold shoulder.
I would have made room for Hairspray... not sure who I'd replace, but I'll say This Is England for now, but I haven't seen it so that could change.
Strong list, generally, but it's odd to me that you single out everybody from Into the Wild apart from Keener, who I felt was the strongest player in the bunch (though I adored Dierker and Holbrook about as much). Also, while you do bring up 4 very strong candidates (maybe 5 - I'm yet to see This Is England), they pale beside the ensemble from 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days (which - like the film itself - has gone grotesquely underrepresented not only among the awards bodies, but among all these blogger awards as well).


text:
Obama announces 275 troops to deploy to Iraq for embassy security in Baghdad
US President Barack Obama has announced 275 US troops will be deployed to Iraq to provide security for the US Embassy in Baghdad as Sunni insurgents continue to test the nation's security forces in its push closer to the capital.
"This force is deploying for the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and property, if necessary, and is equipped for combat," Obama said in a letter sent to House and Senate leaders."This force will remain in Iraq until the security situation becomes such that it is no longer needed."
The White House press secretary said the deployment of the US Armed Forces personnel is "consistent with the War Powers Resolution."
"The personnel will provide assistance to the Department of State in connection with the temporary relocation of some staff from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad to the U.S. Consulates General in Basra and Erbil and to the Iraq Support Unit in Amman," the press secretary said in a statement. "These U.S. military personnel are entering Iraq with the consent of the Government of Iraq. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad remains open, and a substantial majority of the U.S. Embassy presence in Iraq will remain in place and the embassy will be fully equipped to carry out its national security mission."
The White House had reportedly dropped any idea of sending US combat troops to Iraq.
"The president was very clear that we will not be sending U.S. troops back into combat in Iraq," White House spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said in a statement. "That remains the case and he has asked his national security team to prepare a range of other options that could help support Iraqi security forces."
The White House did not comment on whether the announcement of embassy security represents a possible break from the Obama administration's policy against future combat troops in Iraq.
Meanwhile, the Obama administration is said to be considering offering a small contingent of American special forces soldiers to Iraq, US officials said Monday.
The plan would incorporate as many as 100 soldiers in a non-combat, training role to assist Iraqi forces against fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS or ISIL) that have gained ground in nation's north and west, three US officials told AP on the condition of anonymity.
The special forces plan is reportedly high on the list of options the US is considering in offering the Shiite-led government in Iraq help against the Sunni insurgents as ISIS pushes toward the nation's capital.
Earlier Monday, US Secretary of State John Kerry said that – in addition to security assistance like Hellfire missiles and surveillance drones already supplied to Iraq – the US is considering using manned or unmanned drone airstrikes to counter insurgent momentum.
It is yet clear whether the special forces soldiers on the advising and "non-operational training" mission would be sent to Baghdad or elsewhere closer to cities and areas where ISIS and other militant groups have established control in a nation reeling from continual violence and division.
The troops would be under the authority of the US ambassador, a US official said, and that they would be there to train Iraqi security forces on military bases.
It was also reported Monday that the USS Mesa Verde, with 550 Marines onboard, has entered the Persian Gulf on Monday for a possible operation in Iraq.
Iraq has requested the hastened delivery of major weapons orders, including dozens of F-16 fighter jets contracted with Lockheed Martin and dozens of Boeing's Apache helicopters, to counter the insurgent fighters.
"What we are saying is that there needs to be a sense of urgency," Lukman Faily, Iraq's ambassador to the US, told The Wall Street Journal last week. "We now expect the US to appreciate this sense of urgency."
An offshoot of Al-Qaeda, ISIS, the hyper-fundamentalist group active in Iraq and Syria, fell out with the global terrorist network. It gained notoriety for its ruthless tactics, which include publicly crucifying and beheading those who violate their strict religious interpretations. Its rise and consolidation owe a great deal to the simultaneous power vacuum that arose after the Syrian civil war broke out and the ongoing tumult in Iraq after the US invasion and occupation.
Fighting against the Shia governments of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in Baghdad and Bashar Assad in Damascus has also allowed the Sunni organization to recruit thousands of people under its aim of eventually turning the entire region into an ultraconservative Muslim caliphate.
Previous articleSunnis and Kurds on Sidelines of Iraqi Leader's Military Plans
Next articleTurkey's most famous transgender diva Bülent Ersoy gets 'Chinese-Asian sister'
Coronavirus death toll reaches 23,997 as total number of confirmed cases stands at 2,387,101
Turkish authorities conducted some 38 mln COVID-19 inspections in 10 months
Turkey plans to reopen schools from Feb 15: Minister


text:
A report on Ammonia and Hydrogen cyanide
Hydrogen cyanide forms in at least limited amounts from many combinations of hydrogen, carbon, and ammonia.
- Hydrogen cyanide
Hydrogen cyanide, in the BMA process and the Andrussow process
- Ammonia
Chemical compound that contains a C≡N functional group.
Hydrocyanic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide, or HCN, is a highly volatile liquid that is produced on a large scale industrially.
The principal process used to manufacture cyanides is the Andrussow process in which gaseous hydrogen cyanide is produced from methane and ammonia in the presence of oxygen and a platinum catalyst.
Salt (chemistry)
Chemical compound consisting of an ionic assembly of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions, which results in a compound with no net electric charge.
Salts of strong acids and strong bases ("strong salts") are non-volatile and often odorless, whereas salts of either weak acids or weak bases ("weak salts") may smell like the conjugate acid (e.g., acetates like acetic acid (vinegar) and cyanides like hydrogen cyanide (almonds)) or the conjugate base (e.g., ammonium salts like ammonia) of the component ions.
Organic compound with the formula CH2CHCN.
In the SOHIO process, propylene, ammonia, and air (oxidizer) are passed through a fluidized bed reactor containing the catalyst at 400–510 °C and 50–200 kPag.
The aqueous solution consists of acrylonitrile, acetonitrile, hydrocyanic acid, and ammonium sulfate (from excess ammonia).
Strecker amino acid synthesis
The Strecker amino acid synthesis, also known simply as the Strecker synthesis, is a method for the synthesis of amino acids by the reaction of an aldehyde with ammonia in the presence of potassium cyanide.
In the original Strecker reaction acetaldehyde, ammonia, and hydrogen cyanide combined to form after hydrolysis alanine.


Nexus Energy Solution supports entire critical infrastructures with an extensive service offering, enhancing network availability and ensuring total peace of mind 24/7.
With the broadest, most comprehensive service presence in the industry and more than 60 Customer Engineers dedicated to servicing the East African market, Nexus Energy Solution ensures that your business is protected 100% of the time and that assistance is close by whenever needed.
Nexus Energy Solution Customer Engineers are experienced professionals who regular undergo intensive training programs and are certified according to international regulations and standards.


Our mission is to ensure every specialist children's hospital in the UK has free, homely and supportive accommodation for families.
Ronald McDonald House Charities provides free "home away from home" accommodation, to keep families close when they have seriously ill children in hospital.
There are currently 14 Ronald McDonald Houses in the UK.
It costs £25 per night to accommodate a family in one of our bedrooms.
In 2017, we were proud to keep over 8,000 families together in our Houses.
We are the UK's leading provider of free family accommodation at specialised children's hospitals.
Thanks to the location of our Houses, families are safe in the knowledge that they can be by their child's bedside in a matter of moments, whilst maintaining a degree of normal life. The staff are also on hand to offer support when needed, such as a listening ear or a chat over a cup of tea.
As well as supporting through donations there are lots of ways you can help. Volunteering at one of our Houses with cooking or baking can help make them more homely for the families. Or sign up one of our challenge or specialist events and encourage your friends and colleagues to sign up too.


text:
Music Prior Art Search
Mr. Bush holds the position of principal clarinet with the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra and the Glens Falls Symphony Orchestra. He was a founding member of the contemporary ensemble Callithumpian Consort. Previously principal clarinetist with the Boston Civic Symphony, Christopher has also performed with the Boston Philharmonic, Albany Symphony, New York String Orchestra, Indian Hill Symphony, Cape Cod Symphony, Nashua Symphony, Granite State Opera, Granite State Symphony, New England Philharmonic, Westchester Chamber Symphony, DiCapo Opera, Seoul Philharmonic, West Point Band, Camerata New York, New York Concert Artists Orchestra, Harlem Chamber Players, Quintet of the Americas, and the North Country Chamber Players. Christopher has also performed as a soloist with the Glens Falls Symphony, Slobozhansky Orchestra (Ukraine), Metro Chamber Orchestra, New England Conservatory Symphony, Society of Musical Arts Orchestra, Callithumpian Consort, and the New York University Symphony Orchestra. He is also the co-founder of Summerland Music Society, a chamber music series in upstate New York.
Mr. Bush has performed at venues and festivals throughout the world, including Les Flaneries Musicales d'Ete in Reims, France, Open Air Klassik Hoppegarten in Berlin, London New Winds Festival (UK), Asian Composers League in Seoul, Ithaca New Music Collective, New School Concert Series,
Harvard Group For New Music, Boston's New Gallery Concert Series, NEC's Keller Jazz Series, the Boston New Arts Initiative, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum's Young Artists Showcase, and New London's Summer Music Series in New Hampshire. In Boston's Jordan Hall, he has taken part in the Composer's Series, Enchanted Circle Series, Tuesday New Music Series, and annual Festival Weeks. Additionally, Christopher has performed in New York's Galapagos Art Space, The Tank, Spectrum, Alice Tully Hall, and Carnegie Hall.
Mr. Bush has worked with composers Gunther Schuller, Steve Reich, Frederic Rzewski, Lee Hyla, Alvin Lucier, Michael Finnissy, Joan Tower, Pozzi Escot, Lowell Liebermann, Paul Elwood, Walter Zimmermann, John Heiss, Tamar Diesendruck, and Malcolm Peyton on performances of their own music. With the Glens Falls Symphony, Christopher commissioned and premiered Michael Gandolfi's Anthem for solo clarinet and string orchestra. With pianist Carol Minor, Christopher commissioned works from composers Emiliano Pardo Tristan, Yumi Hara Cawkwell, Curtis Hughes, Izzi Ramkissoon, Pozzi Escot, and Lawrence Dillon. Lawrence Moss's Shadowplay and Israeli composer Guy Barash's Talkback for Clarinet and Electronics were also written for Mr. Bush.
Christopher's performances have been broadcast on WGBH (Boston) and KBS (Korea) radio stations. On television, Christopher has performed on the PBS special A Taste of Chanukah and Korea's MBC, SBS, KBS, and Arirang networks. A featured soloist on the soundtrack to the Huntington Theatre's production of Dead End, Christopher has also recorded for Naxos, Albany, Innova, and Mode record companies.
Mr. Bush completed his M.M. and B.M. at the New England Conservatory and Ph.D. at New York University. Christopher has been on the faculties of the Boston Community Music Center, the Chestnut Hill School of Music, the Brimmer and May School, the Lincoln Public Schools, the Northampton Community Music Center, the Luzerne Music Center, and Fidelity Mutual's Future Stages project. He is currently a faculty member at New York University, where he teaches clarinet and chamber music in addition to directing the NYU Composers Ensemble.
© 2022 by Christopher Bush


text:
Australia & New Zealand Fishing : Australia: Fisherman Richard O'Connor bitten by shark while fishing at Umina Beach
on 2014/1/29 13:15:58 (2344 reads)
Richard O'Connor was bitten by a shark at Umina Beach on Australia Day - and he wasn't even in the water.
No, it wasn't a scene from the cult disaster movie Sharknado - Mr O'Connor, of Umina Beach, had popped down to do a spot of late afternoon rock fishing when the drama unfolded.
"I was trying for some bream or flathead but the fellow fishing next to me hooked a reef shark," Mr O'Connor said.
"We managed to get it off the hook between us but as we lay it on the rocks my hand slipped and the shark grabbed it."
Mr O'Connor jerked his two fingers free of the shark's jaws but the damage was done.
"The other fellow had a look and said it would definitely need stitches so we applied a makeshift pressure bandage."
Richard O'Connor with the reef shark which bit him
Richard O'Connor with the reef shark which bit him. Source: Supplied
With his hand bandaged and carrying his fishing gear and the now dead 1m shark, Mr O'Connor walked to his nearby home where he changed the bandage and asked a neighbour to drive him for medical treatment.
"Being Australia Day I was wary of hours of waiting at a hospital so my neighbour took me to the new Reliance GP Super Clinic and I was home within 45 minutes with five stitches," he said.
"I was lucky not to sustain tendon damage and the hand should heal completely although I will have a scar no doubt."
Mr O'Connor said he regularly saw a variety of sharks in the waters off the rocks including makos and even the odd tiger shark.
"The whole experience seems a bit surreal - those things tend to happen in slow motion as far as your perception goes. I just didn't respect the shark enough."
SUPRISES ALL 'ROUND
Staff at the Super Clinic didn't know whether to be more surprised that their last patient on Australia Day was a victim of a shark bite or that he turned up the next day with a bottle of wine for the doctor and chocolates for the girls at reception.
"This is not what happens," senior clinician Dr Rodney Beckwith said.
"It's certainly the first shark bite we have treated since we opened six months ago and definitely the first patient to return with wine and chocolates."
UNCERTAIN SPECIES
The Department of Primary Industries was unable to confirm the shark species as the photograph provided by Mr O'Connor did not show the entire fish.
Reef sharks are not officially listed in NSW waters and it is likely the name is a generic term used by anglers.
A spokesperson suggested it could have been a bronze whaler shark which are found throughout NSW waters from the upper reaches of estuarine rivers to offshore areas.
Bronze whalers grow to between 2.5 and 4m depending on the species.
They are easy to confuse with many other sharks.
The species could also be a mako which occurs along the entire NSW coast, and is widespread in most of Australia's coastal shelf and ocean waters. Makos - which can grow to 3.2m - are renowned for their ability to leap out of the water and cases of angry makos jumping into boats after being hooked have been recorded.
The department's website provides information on sharks, what protections exist for particular species and the rules that apply to recreational fishing of sharks.
Details: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/r ... ations/sw/sw-bag-and-size
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news ... ry-fngr8h0p-1226812831911


Chief WP 3000 PSI Welded/Pineye Cylinder, 4 in. x 12 - 2 in. Rod Dia. at Tractor Supply Co.
Chief WP 3000 PSI Welded/Pineye Cylinder, 4 in. x 12 - 2 in. Rod Dia.
4 in. x 12 - 2 in. Rod Dia.
Maximum Weight Capacity: 37690 lb.


Once an "Orders" proof design is approved by the customer it will be authorized into the production schedule Monday -Thursday; if an Orders approval is received on Friday the order will be entered the following week . Atomic Jersey Production time is "30-35" Business Days" - that is Monday through Friday– Holidays are not Business Days.
All Atomic Orders are Standard Production and Standard USPS / Ground UPS / Ground Fed Ex / Air Fed Ex Shipping. Depending on the volume of the order placed Atomic Shipping will utilize the most efficient method of shipping.
ATOMIC DOES NOT OFFER RUSH PRODUCTION OR EXPEDITED SHIPPING. Do to the custom nature of our garments; each jersey is dye, cut, sew-not stocked inventory we do not offer Rush Production or Expedited Shipping.


The word governance is derived from Latin that suggests the notion of "steering". In general, organizational governance consists of the set of processes, customs, & policies, that affect the way people direct, administer or control an organization.
More specifically, PMI-CTT uses governance to work towards common objectives, make decisions, generate authority, and exercise power. with all its stakeholders. From the PMI-CTT charter approved by PMI in 2001, the chapter continues to mature in how it conducts its business. More attention to good governance has already provided the benefits of transparent and repeatable processes.


Learn the core competencies of real estate management and/or prepare to earn an IREM credential with our in-depth classroom and on-demand courses.
Utilize financial tools that will build value and increase income for your business holdings.
Classroom offerings: Register 30 days or earlier prior to the start date of an eligible course to save $100. Online courses are excluded from early pricing.
To register, select the offering that is most convenient for you.
One Tampa City Center 201 North Franklin St.
Landsman Real Estate Services, Inc.
12131 113th Ave., NE Touchstone Bldg.
1st Flr Training Room 10375 Richmond Ave.
While it may not seem important on a day to day basis, understanding financial concepts can help you build value and increase income for your business holdings. Let's be honest. Fluctuations in the financial and real estate market are inevitable. But with this course, you'll learn to produce higher revenue for your portfolio – despite the turbulence of the market.
Financing and Where to Get it. Public and private lenders, lender perceptions and requirements.
Loan Structure and Fees. You'll learn about common loan types and detail the elements of a loan package used to secure financing.
Loan Calculation. Compare financial calculation tools, calculate principal and interest, and understand effective interest rate.
Here's the Important Part: Loan Analysis. Your value to clients and employers will multiply exponentially when you can determine leverage position and conduct a break-even analysis.
Take this course on its own or together with Performance and Valuation of Investment Real Estate (ASM604) and Asset Analysis of Investment Real Estate (ASM605) with the Asset Management Track.
Financial Calculator or App Required: The HP10bII or HP10bII+ financial calculator or similar financial calculator app is required. Course materials illustrate keystrokes for the HP10bII+ calculator. Students are encouraged to download the HP10bII Financial Calculator Quick Reference Guide and review it prior to taking this course.
Laptop Computer Required : In addition to the financial calculator, course materials extensively use the IREM Financial Analysis Spreadsheet to facilitate hands-on learning in the classroom. With your registration confirmation, you will receive a link to the IREM Financial Analysis Spreadsheet. It is strongly recommended that you download the spreadsheet to your laptop prior to attending the class.
Review the learning objectives of this course.
Classroom: The classroom course is 2 days, including lunch and breaks. Typical course timeframe is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Select a specific offering of the course from the dropdown menu above for exact dates and times. The course exam is taken online within 7 days after completing the course; instructions to access the exam are provided during the course.
Online: The online course takes approximately 3-5 hours to complete, followed by the online course exam.
Access to the online course ends when you complete the course or 6 months after registration, whichever comes first.
Learn how to determine the performance of real estate assets using a variety of measurement tools and approaches.
It's time to think long term. Here you'll receive the tools and skills to determine the performance of real estate assets, allowing you to enhance the long-term financial outlook of your portfolio and secure the future prosperity of your business. While your competitors are thinking about tomorrow, you'll be playing the long game, thinking 1, 5, and 10 years down the road. And that's a mindset that investors need and crave in their managers.
The Key Financial Concepts of Investment Real Estate. Time value of money, discounted cash flow analysis, and equity capitalization, all broken down so you can understand them and apply them right away in your job.
The Four Tests of Investment Return. Do you know them by heart? Cash-on-cash rate of return, value enhancement, net present value, and internal rate of return are all covered in-depth.
Valuing Properties. Get every edge you'll need for pinpoint accuracy, by comparing common valuation methods, deriving the cap rate, and defining highest and best use.
Lease Analysis and Taxation Essentials. Become a master at calculating effective rent, comparing lease proposals, and defining taxes related to real estate.
Turbocharge your education: Take this course on its own or together with Financing and Loan Analysis of Investment Real Estate (ASM603) and Asset Analysis of Investment Real Estate (ASM605) with the Asset Management Track.
This course features in depth discussion and hands-on application of concepts used to perform multiple cash flow analyses.
This deep dive into asset management puts you in the driver's seat, using real-world investment scenarios, to enable you to consistently deliver forecasted returns for owners and investors. Hands-on application of essential financial concepts will help you perform multiple cash flow analyses. Get ready for the big time.
Register today and walk away with the financial acumen to strengthen client relationships and win new business.
Make it Work. Learn to apply concepts to conduct cash flow analysis.
Weigh your Options. Analyze alternatives to test potential courses of action for a property.
Make your Two Cents Count for A Lot More Than Two Cents. Learn to make an informed recommendation, given the ownership goals, and what you've learned.
The Mighty Management Plan. Unlock the key elements of writing a management plan for investment real estate.
Take this course on its own or together with Financing and Loan Analysis of Investment Real Estate (ASM603) and Performance and Valuation of Investment Real Estate (ASM604) with the Asset Management Track.
Classroom: The classroom course is 1 day, including lunch and breaks. Typical course timeframe is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Select a specific offering of the course from the dropdown menu above for exact dates and times. The course exam is taken online within 7 days after completing the course; instructions to access the exam are provided during the course.
The Asset Analysis track is comprised of skill-based courses that, when taken in sequence, progressively build your knowledge of financing and valuation of real estate assets.
Quickly and efficiently complete the final steps needed to earn your CPM designation by enrolling in the CPM Capstone Track. This track is designed for CPM Candidates who need to complete the management plan requirement and the CPM Certification Exam requirement. The first half of the week will be spent learning the essential components of a property management plan and then demonstrating proficiency in the elements that make up a management plan by completing the Management Plan Skills Assessment (MPSAXM), a classroom alternative to submitting an independent management plan. The track concludes with the CPM Certification Exam.
This media-based course teaches strategies for resolving ethical dilemmas and adherence to the IREM Code of Professional Ethics.
Lobby Level 1751 Second Ave.
Becoming an accomplished business professional takes more than just hard work. In fact, how you respond to ethical challenges has a big impact on your long-term personal reputation and success in business. But being ethical is not just a matter of following the law – it's meeting the standards and expectations that govern the real estate profession. Professional ethics can make the difference between a career as an all-star and a career as an also-ran. Ethics matter. And people pay attention.
Welcome to the Real World. Get a full overview of the IREM Code of Professional Ethics, including the study of actual ethics cases and their implications.
Do the Right Thing. Tactics and strategies to resolve ethical dilemmas.
Avoiding Conflict. Identifying factors that contribute to conflicts of interest so you'll know when to avoid them.
Classroom: The classroom course is 7 hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Select a specific offering of the course from the dropdown menu above for exact dates and times. The course exam is taken online within 7 days after completing the course; instructions to access the exam are provided during the course.
NOTE: The Management Plan Skills Assessment (MPSAXM) and CPM Certification Exam (CPMXM) are separate exams. If you would like to take them both together, please register for the CPM Capstone Track (CPMTRK).
Management Plan Skills Assessment (MPSAXM) meets the management plan requirement for the CPM. It is one of two options for meeting the requirement. The other option is to submit and receive a passing score on the Management Plan Independent (MPLIND). Both options are designed to assess your knowledge of the concepts, technical skills, and processes involved in preparing, analyzing, and completing a property management plan following IREM standards.
IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that you complete the CPM education requirements before completing the management plan requirement.
The Management Plan Skills Assessment is completed in a classroom setting and includes a review of key concepts and a case study exam based on a property type of your choosing (office building, conventional apartment, or retail strip shopping center).
Attend a CPM Capstone Track Webinar offered monthly. This live webinar led by an IREM instructor will provide the information you need to ensure the best possible exam experience. You may also access the recorded webinar.
Download the MPSA Practice Spreadsheet. You will use a spreadsheet similar to this during the exam, so reviewing in advance will help you prepare.
Have either a handheld HP10bII+ financial calculator or download a desktop version. Cell phones and tablets are not permitted during the exam, so you will not be able to access a calculator app.
Have a photo ID in order to check in to your exam.
Review this Preparation Guide for additional information and preparation tips.
View the learning objectives for MPSAXM.


text:
Home » Shop » Bloodlines
Author: Richard Matheson
Edited by: Mark Dawidziak
An omnibus collection of Matheson's vampire tales and scripts
Bloodlines: Richard Matheson's Dracula, I Am Legend, and Other Vampire Stories, is an omnibus collection of Matheson's vampire tales and scripts.
Edited by Mark Dawidziak (The Kolchak Scripts), the book contains both the novel and screenplay for I Am Legend (there has never been a Lettered edition of the book).
Matheson's script was purchased by Hammer Films in the U.K. in the sixties, but the British Censor Board called for two pages or revisions due to "gruesomeness," which Matheson would not make. The letter is reprinted with the script. This is Matheson's vision of his classic novel, which is far better than the two films that don't come close to doing justice to the book.
Matheson was also the first to write a "Dracula" script based on the Bram Stoker novel. Filmed in 1974 for television by the late Dan Curtis (starring Jack Palance), we have both Matheson's screen treatment and script. This is another oversized 8½ x 11″ book with the "Dracula" script presented as Matheson typed it, with many handwritten corrections and changes.
Loads of appreciations appear in both editions. Those writing the appreciations will sign only the Lettered edition: Ray Bradbury, John Carpenter, Rockne S. O'Bannon, Mick Garris, Frank Spotnitz, Steve Niles and Richard Christian Matheson.
Preface: Tracing the Bloodlines by Mark Dawidziak
Introduction #1: Richard the Writer, Vlad the Impaler and
"Dracula" the Script by Mark Dawidziak
Dracula: Richard Matheson's complete script for the TV movie
The Dracula Treatment: Richard Matheson's Treatment for the
Gallery A: Pictures from "Dracula"
Introduction #2: The Unfilmed Legend by Mark Dawidziak
Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" Script
"I Am Legend" (the complete novel) (1954)
Gallery B: Pictures from versions of "I Am Legend"
Introduction #3: The Short Stories by Mark Dawidziak
"Blood Son" (1951, also "Drink My Red Blood")
"The Funeral" (1955)
"No Such Thing as a Vampire" (1959)
Gallery C: Pictures from "The Funeral" and "No Such Thing as a
Richard Matheson: Collected Stories, Volume Three
Other Kingdoms: The Unedited Version
The Fall of the House of Usher/Usher II
Prodigy Collectors EditionAuthors, Books, Marie Lu
Come Fygures, Come ShadowesAuthors, Books, Richard Matheson


text:
Country-ish
From Hickory to Hollywood and back to Hickory again, Jon Reep brings his unique, Country-ish point-of-view to his weekly podcast. Jon chats with local friends and celebrity guests, and has ongoing segments such as "Small Town News", "Good Will Hunting", "Meme Me", and "Jon's Journal".
Fortune Feimster and the One Chip Challenge!
Country-ish goes LIVE! Jon, Marc and Sebastian talk Dolly Parton and Jon getting married (?), then play a round of "How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?" with call-in contestants. Then, comedian Fortune Feimster zooms in to talk about how she got her start in comedy, Southern food, and her love of Hooters. Then, in "Small Town News", an 11-year-old goes for a joyride on a stolen school bus! Jon and Marc exchange gifts on this week's "Goodwill Hunting", then intern Isaiah takes on the One Chip Challenge! It's a hot one in the studio tonight!
John Cho, Cobra Kai, & Will You Marry Me?
In this episode Marcus Stamos and Jon put on their karate Gis and talk about their surprise COBRA KAI themed bachelor party for Jon's brother. Then they take to the phone lines and play another round of "How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?!" Next, it's "Who's Zoomin...
Chickens, Turkeys, Raccoons and Josh Wolf!
In this fantastic episode, Jon and Sebastian talk about how the Bumpkins seem to have scared the Netflix "Country-ish" show causing it to postpone its premiere. Then, it's an exciting round of "How Much is that Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?" where Roseanne calls in to give us her best...
Jeff Dye & Getting Jumped Off!
In this episode, Jon and Marcus Stamos talk about how Marc's car battery died TWICE in one day, how Jon found himself eating bad scallops, and whether or not the Carolina Panthers should purposely try to lose every game this season. Then, in "Small Town News", people in Sioux Falls...
Chatting with Rick and Bubba LIVE! - A Country-ish with Jon Reep Bonus Dish
Enjoy this special "Bonus Dish" of Country-ish, as Jon Reep sits down to talk with nationally-known syndicated radio hosts Rick and Bubba on their "Rick and Bubba University" show!
Wild Comedy Nights in Birmingham with Reno Collier!
Jon and Sebastian talk some NFL and Panthers football, as well as the proper use of firewood for s'mores. They then discuss some competition for the "Country-ish" show name from Netflix and their upcoming reality show. Then, it's "Jon's Journal" where Jon reads a letter from another one of his...
Inside Pauly Shore's New House in Vegas
In this episode Jon and Sebastian get together and play yet another game of "How Much Is That Residual Check?" Then actor/comedian Pauly Shore joins the show to talk about his new movie "Guest House" and give us a tour of his new house in Vegas. After that, it's "Who's...
Alonzo Bodden & the Massive Dildo Thief
In this episode Jon and Marcus Stamos take listener phone calls and play yet another game of "How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?" Then it's "Who's Zoomin' Who" as Comedian Alonzo Bodden zooms in to talk about winning and judging Last Comic Standing. Next, in "Small Town...
Steve Jessup the DUI Lawnmower Guy, Residual Checks, Shag Memes & Goodwill Hunting
In this episode Jon and Stamos talk about the new nickname for the fans of the podcast. Should it be The Hickies or The Bumpkins? Then they play another round of "HOW MUCH IS THAT SCREEN ACTORS GUILD RESIDUAL CHECK?" After that, it's time for "Meme Me (or Caption This)"...
Henry Cho, Zane Lamprey, Rattlesnakes, Handguns, Whiskey & Uranium
In this episode Jon and Sebastian play another game of "How Much Is That Screen Actors Guild Residual Check?" with a new intern and Facebook fans. Then it's "Who's Zoomin Who?" where we have two guests this episode. First up is Zane Lamprey, a comedian, actor, author, inventor, producer, and...
Talking with Larry the Cable Guy - A Country-ish with Jon Reep Bonus Dish
Jon Reep and Larry the Cable Guy spend over an hour talking about a whole bunch of things in this special Country-ish podcast Bonus Dish!Larry and Jon talk about their history together, how they've known each other, Larry's comedy influences growing up, COVID and how it is affecting comedy and...


It's Women's History Month, and each year this month feels even more and more powerful. Of course, we knew we had to put together a relevant book list — A list with titles that not only focus on how far women have come, but also ones that inspire us all to keep trekking forward. Check out our top picks!
Mackenzi Lee brings to light the stories of 52 forgotten women in history who changed the world. With a witty tone and compelling storytelling, this book celebrates the bravery and accomplishments of women who refused to be constrained by gender roles and became role models for the progressive women of the future.
Proud feminist and New York Times best-selling author Peggy Orenstein pulled together this collection of personal essays on women's issues that she's written throughout the years — all becoming more relevant than ever. It's a beautiful look at how far women have come, and a candid reminder of how much still needs to be done.
With notable names like Carrie Fisher, Amy Poehler and Shonda Rhimes, this book celebrates the women in modern history who broke rules, defied stereotypes, and forged their own paths to become the influential personalities they are today.
Open your mind from the ladylike recounts of women in history that you're so used to hearing — that's not how it always happened. This book is an ode to 100 forgotten women in history who were adventurous rebels, epic fighters, and dangerously courageous.
From Maya Angelou to Jane Austen, this book features colorful portraits and inspirational short biographies about 100 secular female "saints" who made progress in the world of feminism.
This read focuses on four influential women — Jane Jacobs, Rachel Carson, Jane Goodall, and Alice Waters. What do they have in common? While each woman focused on a different cause (livable cities, animal rights, etc.), they all played a powerful part in igniting change and opening conversation for the modern progressive movement.
Take a trip back to August of 1920 when the 19th amendment was ratified and one of the greatest political battles was finally overcome. This book wonderfully illustrates the activists who fought for women's voting rights, and demonstrates the opposing views from both men and women alike.
Awesome combo will pick one each month to build feminist personal library.


It's a miracle story about an abused "crazy homeless man" starring Oscar winner Renée Zellweger as a Christian wife and mother whose unconditional love and radical forgiveness change the lives of those around her.
More important, Debbie's dream is the spark that began the friendship between the two men who wrote the book: her wealthy, art-dealing husband Ron Hall, and Denver Moore, the homeless man they met at a Texas shelter.
In a recent interview with CBN News, Ron shared his story of marriage and friendship. He began where the new film picks up its telling of two years of their story. He and Debbie were mending their marriage.
Ron shared, "My wife showed me Christ-like forgiveness a few years before that for having an affair. She threw my sin as far as the east is from the west, never to bring it up again."
"Just like Christ forgives our sins, she erased it off the blackboard of her life and memory. And so I told her for that forgiveness, I would do anything she asked for the rest of our lives together."
"And she had asked me to do nothing except to be faithful and be back in the church and to serve and to tithe and all the kinds of things that we are supposed to be doing as believers."
"I was always waiting for the other shoe to fall, and one day she asked me to be friends with a crazy homeless man who threatened to kill everybody."
That man was Denver Moore.
Ron, Debbie, and Denver's union is a miracle story and the focus of a major motion picture, starring Oscar winner Renée Zellweger. She plays the role of Debbie.
Describing Debbie to CBN News, Zellweger said, "In reading the book and talking to her husband, what I gather is she was a good person. Just inherently good. And she had faith. And she wanted to commit her life to making a difference in other people's live. And boy did she."
Hounsou said, "I think Debbie is the hero. Debbie brings us together. Debbie brings the human touch out of us. I mean for Ron, obviously."
Describing Denver, Hounsou offered, "When you look at where he came from, the challenges he was faced with in life. And despite all of that, the wisdom that comes through his outlook on life, the unconditional love that he has for humanity. That comes out after Ron Hall sort of breaks the ice and makes that connection."
"It's beautiful to see, and it's quite a tough character to portray."
Ron shared, "The short version is, he was crazy. He was an ex-con. He had been on the streets for 25 years. He did not read or write. He had never been to school a day in his life."
"And the most tragic thing, when he was just an innocent 16-year-old boy, back on a plantation in Louisiana, one day he was helping a white woman change a flat tire when all of a sudden three Klansmen came out of the woods on horseback and accused him of bothering a white lady."
"They put a noose around his neck and dragged him behind a horse and told him never again speak to a white person and never again to look a white woman in the eye. He was 62 years old on the day that I laid eyes on him. And he had kept that promise from the time he was 16," Ron said.
Ron Hall makes a cameo appearance in the film, but Greg Kinnear plays the role of Ron.
Kinnear shared what he felt was the most compelling piece of Ron's story and his transformation.
"I think just how much Debbie, his wife, and Denver, how much he learned from them – how much they changed him," Kinnear said.
"This is a guy who was very insulated. The kind of guy who is looking to seek forgiveness through writing a check for his wife's cause. All those touchstones of the human selfish behavior."
"He is the first to say he is a flawed person, but I can tell through this movie how deeply affected he was not only by her, but [by] his relationship with Denver and that passion for needing to get that story out."


ORICA-AIS has migrated from Belgium to Holland for the next three spring classics. Drentse 8 on Thursday serves as a prelude to Ronde van Drenthe, the opening round of the World Cup on Saturday. Novilion on Sunday borrows elements from the previous day's World Cup course. In her own words, Emma Johansson, who has twice finished on the podium at Drentse 8, previews the first of the three Dutch races for you.
Every country has certain road features that we come to associate with racing in that particular country. In Belgium the roads have what we term "death valley" (read: crack down the middle of the road). Holland is the land of the "form f*#@%rs" (read: traffic islands and poles everywhere).
Both countries share certain elements when it comes to single day races. The racing in both Belgium and Holland is fast and hectic. The battle for good position is constant. Roads in both countries have cobblestones although the cobbles are different. Here in Drenthe, it looks like someone has just spread stones out at random on a forest road not meant for use by cars. In Belgium we race on roads where cars travel, so the cobbles are more uniform in size and are mostly quite organized. It's a bit more difficult to navigate over the random cobble sections than the organized ones.
Drentse 8 van Dwingeloo is a very fast, appropriately named race. The circuit itself is in the shape of a figure eight around a town called Dwingeloo. It is 47 kilometers long, and we race the circuit three times in its entirety.
The course features a single cobble section that makes an appearance six times throughout the race. The last time over the cobble section is two kilometres before the finish line, and I consider this the most crucial point of the day's race.
Most of the race features narrow roads full of what we politely call 'traffic furniture', so positioning is paramount. Riders must be at the front to stay out of trouble and have the chance to take control of the race. I cannot over-emphasize the importance of positioning. Much of this race (much of racing in Holland!) is about being in the right place at the right time. The decisive move can happen at any moment, so we need to be up near the front and ready for anything all the time.
I have twice stood on the podium in this race. In 2010. I finished second to Ina Teutenberg (Specialized-lululemon). In 2011, I was third to Marianne Vos (Rabobank) and Shelley Olds (TIBCO / To the Top). Both years, the race was active from start to finish with a split over the last cobble section. With everyone strung out in the crosswinds over the finishing straight, it was every rider for herself. There was no real organisation from any team. It was more like a very long, two kilometre sprint.
The course has changed slightly from those two years to last year, and the course change makes it a bit more easy to get organised although we still have that last cobble section only two kilometres from the finish line.
While Drentse 8 is an important race in its own right, it can also be thought of as a build-up to the World Cup on Saturday. It's a good opportunity to get used to the Dutch roads again and to get the speed back in the legs after some easier days.
Today we spent time taking a look at the cobbled section, so the riders that are here for the first time will know what to expect. Tomorrow we'll take a look at the VAM berg (more on this climb in my World Cup preview) on the Ronde Van Drenthe circuit.
We came to Holland from Belgium with one big victory from Tiffany Cromwell at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and three-in-a-row third place finishes from me at Het Nieuwsblad, Le Samyn, and Hageland. My frustration over the weekend was reserved entirely for myself. I was annoyed that I couldn't pull off the win for the team!
It should go without saying at this point that we have a single objective for Thursday's race. We want to win. With no hesitations during the race on Thursday, I'm confident we can. The team is doing so many things right at the moment, so we need to keep believing that what we are doing will land us on the top step again soon.


It was only a little less than two years ago when Donald Trump introduced Sen. Ted Cruz at a Lincoln Day dinner in Palm Beach, Florida with nothing but gushing accolades for the Texas Senator.
Today, Trump is unleashing a timely and stealthy attack on Cruz ahead of the Iowa primary where the two GOP candidates are in a head-to-head dogfight to win the state.
Planting big, disruptive, unrelenting seeds of doubt about foreign-born Cruz's eligibility to become president, Trump is hoping to deal a death-blow to the campaign of his biggest rival – and former ally.
Before Cruz caught up to Trump in the polls, the two shared what some would call a political "bromance." So much so that talk of them running on the same ticket was excitedly bantered about in conservative circles.
And before Trump decided to run for president, the current GOP-front-runner seemed to have nothing but glowing words for Cruz – and BizPac Review was there to catch it.
"One of the reasons I like Ted Cruz so much is that he's not controversial," Trump said at his Mar-A-Lago estate as he introduced Cruz.
"What he's doing is right, he took a stand," Trump said, referring to Cruz's 20-hour long anti-Obamacare filibuster on the Senate floor.
Trump went on to explain how wrong it was that the Republican party was harder on Cruz than on the Democrats.
"If [Republicans] hit the Democrats that hard, it'd be a lot easier in life," he continued.
Relaying Cruz's impressive past that helped to launch the Texas senator into his current position of power, Trump made no mention of Cruz's foreign birthplace at the time.
But, then again, that was then.
Take a look at Trump's February 2014 introduction of Cruz below.