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Minecraft 1.7 Will Be The 'Adventure Update'
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Here we go. In an E3 roundup on his blog, Notch has announced that the upcoming 1.7 patch for Minecraft will be the 'Adventure Update', and will be the first step along the road of turning Minecraft into... well, an actual game.
Lest we forget, the Minecraft that we all know and love is still in beta, and is really only a test bed for everything that Notch has planned for it. More details after the jump.
Here's the announcement in all of its terse glory.
* We are working on Minecraft Beta 1.7, which I'm referring to as the "adventure update". We're keeping the details secret so people can get surprises. The idea with this update is to flesh out the game a bit, making it reward exploration and combat more. Assuming we like them in play testing, pistons are coming in 1.7.
I want it. I want it so bad. I think the only person who wants it more than me is John, and we've spent the morning huddling together in one of the parapets of Castle Shotgun like two lonesome, bald koalas, whispering endless nothings like "I'm sure it'll be good. It has to be good."
Even if this ends up being nothing more than adding some extra-tough monsters and a few trophies into the game, I'm sure every Minecraft player worth his or her salt should tremble at the prospect of building a kickass trophy room.
1.7 will bring the first bit of mod support to the game, too.
* We're starting the modding support on a small scale with 1.7. We'll be giving the source code out to a very VERY small group of people before the release of 1.7. We'll use those experiences to work out the final details, then we'll get the modding api out as soon as possible after 1.7 has been released.
You may have also heard last week that Minecraft is coming to the Xbox and Xperia Play. Notch has got some good news for PC gamers there, too.
I will be the game designer on both new Minecraft titles, but I won't be involved in the programming as I'm focused on the PC version of Minecraft.
Hooray! Stick with us, Notch. We treat you right.
Quintin Smith
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A: Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights activist, was born in Troy Alabama; grew up on his family's farm there and was graduated from both Fisk University and the American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville, TN. As a child, he wanted to be a minister, and since he was responsible for caring for the chickens, he used to preach to them and baptize them. By the time he was six, he had seen only two white people. When he visited relatives in Buffalo, New York, he got a chance to see how people lived without segregation. He hated the "Whites Only" signs in Troy and the segregated movie seating. His family begged him not to cause any trouble.
Q: Who inspired him to become involved in the Civil Rights Movement?
Q: What did he become famous for while in college?
A: He became famous for organizing sit-ins at segregated lunch counters; for participating in the Freedom Rides and participating in the march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma on "Bloody Sunday" for voter rights. He suffered a concussion and was trampled by horses. The brutal attack on these marchers hastened the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Q: What were the Freedom Rides?
A: The Freedom Rides were organized to challenge segregated seating in interstate transportation. The Freedom Riders volunteered to take buses in to the Deep South, while sitting in seats reserved for whites. One of those buses was burned in Anniston, AL while angry white mobs tried to prevent the riders from getting out of the buses. Another incident involved a bus ride into Birmingham, where local whites beat the Freedom Riders unmercifully for as long as they wanted without interference from the Birmingham Police Department.
Q: How did the Freedom Rider Movement affect or propel the Civil Rights Movement?
A: The Freedom Riders inspired more direct action and particularly impressed some rural African-Americans and got them more involved in the movement. Subsequently, this inspired voter registration in the South and later the Black Power Movement.
Q: Did he play a role in the March on Washington in August 1963?
A: As President of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, (SNCC) a national organization that organized students for participation in the Civil Rights Movement, Congressman Lewis helped to organize the march and was one of the speakers.
Q: Was he an advocate for non-violence and what does this mean to me?
Q: What is the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) of which Congressman Lewis is a member?
A: The CBC is an African American organization representing Black members of the U.S. Congress.
As students, you can honor the sacrifices of Congressman Lewis and other civil rights activists by registering to vote and voting . It is your right as a citizen.


While board members typically bring a variety of talents and expertise to the table, they don't always have extensive experience with financial and accounting matters. So how can you best communicate the essential financial information they need to do their jobs?
There's no denying it — board members can't properly perform their functions if they don't obtain and understand information about the organization's financial position. Without timely financial information, they can neither make informed decisions about goals and planning nor monitor the organization's progress toward those goals. They also can't fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities.
Members of boards with finance or audit committees might be under the false impression that only the committee members need to concern themselves with the financial nitty-gritty. That couldn't be further from the truth — every board member must possess at least a basic understanding of the financial statements to make decisions that satisfy his or her duty of care.
Operational figures (for example, cost per unit of service).
IRS Form 990 should be presented to the board annually. And the board should remain up to date on the nonprofit's current goals and programs. Benchmarks make the data more meaningful.
This information will help a board in evaluation mode. When engaged in planning, board members also need trend analyses, information about the external environment and its impact on the organization, financial projections and multiple budget scenarios. Capital projects or new programs under consideration may require specialized budgets of their own.
Several steps can help management present financial information to their boards more effectively. For starters, every board member should receive some training on how to read and use financial reports.
The board orientation process should allocate time for new members to meet with the chief financial officer or similar staff person to go over the financial report format, and to understand the organization's critical financial factors. The board members can meet with the CEO or executive director, too, for a review of the organization's financial results and the goals for upcoming programs and new strategic directions.
Periodic refresher sessions for veteran board members also are advisable. Your CPA can make valuable contributions to these meetings and sessions, bringing an independent perspective to the discussions and shedding light on the audit process.
Before you get to the point of training your board, you'll need to develop a user-friendly format for your financial reports. Bear in mind that graphs are often easier to understand than columns of numbers, and can provide a useful vehicle for sharing trending information.
Similarly, board members may find it easier to process ratios, which combine two or more pieces of financial data to provide a more comprehensive view. For example, fundraising efficiency can be expressed as a ratio that divides contributed income by fundraising expense.
Use summarized information for income and expenses, rather than providing detailed line items. This makes it easier for board members to focus on the big picture and steers them away from day-to-day micromanaging.
You also should provide a narrative section along with the numbers. You can use the narrative to highlight significant items and explain notable variances between budgeted and actual figures.
Make sure the necessary financial statements are prepared well in advance of board meetings and distributed to board members at least one week before the meeting. This gives them time for review.
No single financial reporting approach or format works for every organization. Take the time to consider your audience and its level of financial expertise when determining how to convey the information they need to fulfill their responsibilities.
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Who Has the Best Mobile Banking Applications?
You know how they say nothing from nothing is nothing? Sometimes, that statement can't be denied, and it has absolutely no bearing at others. Well, there is definitely something for something when financial institutions add their accounts to the advent of online tracking. The simple fact is anyone who wants to have the power of their savings and money handling skills in the palm of the hands need only possess either an Android or iOS device. Easy, right? Moreover, the best thing about this good thing happens to be the fact that applications bring it all to customers, and they download for free. Really, it is not the numbers that make these apps worth looking into. There is also the matter of their functionality. This includes such conveniences as depositing of checks by hand-held device. When you stop to think, it really isn't that scary or hard. All it takes is a clear and scientifically acceptable form of image sending, the paper itself, and a trusted agency using the right image-receiving technology and personnel at the other end. But, each application ultimately starts and ends with the banking institution that runs it. So, when comparing these application's features it is not unusual that some may far outweigh others for some reason.
Sure, the name Wells Fargo is kind of an old-but-good symbol of financial fidelity and responsibility, and the emphasis is on good. This bank actually has a few tricks up its sleeve with intuitive daily management functions, easy fund transfer capabilities, and updated details for accounts on the fly; meaning without having to log in for information. This is all on top of the standard auto payment functions that come with online banking and other accounts. Even the little everyday things like ATM location translate to stress-saving value on top of the other features. What more could you possibly ask for in such an old timey and reliable establishment.
This another financial establishment that has seen some high and lows. But, it always manages to land on its feet over the long run. Even though this organization dates back a few years it stays current with features like being able to log to the app using a handheld device and a fingerprint. The Discover Bank Mobile app also allows its clients to know what is going in their accounts without even actually having to log on. And, this goes way beyond the simple text messages of the old days that read like so much like calculator equations. Naturally, there are auto pay and ATM location capacity to this app.
Certainly, a lot of people are familiar with the "The Cap", Capital One, for its rewards and cash back incentives. Of course, customers can expect everything the competition offers by way of features and functionality in a banking app support by Capitol. What else can a person, client, and customer ask for when it comes to loyalty and faithful service. Well, the ability to access and manage online accounts via a secure app all while doing so from an Apple Watch is a little something extra. There is also free monitoring through CreditWise, just to make sure everything sails on smooth waters.
There cannot be a fair and balanced discussion about banking in America without mentioning Bank of America. After all, it is America, right? In a way, this also means talking about the good-old-American classic tradition of the twofer. As a matter of fact, this online banking app has it in spades. First of all, online baking allows account holders access to both Bank of America and Merrill Edge holdings. There are also other two-for-one features such as rewards programs that go beyond just counting up the numbers. These kickbacks are in the form of things that customers already want or do not even know they need yet. As far as basic double features go, free access to peeks into FICO scores are an added and nice bonus to enjoy. Alternate language settings also come in handy. Likewise, there are a lot of the other basic functionalities that one might expect with other apps like check deposit by phone for members to take advantage. And, there are shopping rewards that let members know where they can awesome deals in the moment while they are out anyway.


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Michigan: Eastern Equine Encephalitis fatality reported in Kalamazoo County
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In a follow-up on a report on Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in Michigan, the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services reports three confirmed human cases in Michigan: two in Kalamazoo County and one in Berrien County.
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One of the confirmed individuals from Kalamazoo County has died.
In addition, there are two additional suspected human cases: one in Kalamazoo County and one in Berrien County. There are two additional cases in Kalamazoo County under investigation.
"We strongly encourage residents to take precautions such as using insect repellent with DEET, wearing longsleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors during the peak mosquito-biting hours which are dusk and dawn." said James Rutherford, Health Officer of Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department.
Michigan: Health officials report 5 confirmed disseminated gonorrhea cases, 1 possible
The risk for contracting EEE throughout Kalamazoo County is considered widespread and all residents should take actions to prevent mosquito bites until the first hard frost of the year. The best way to prevent EEE or any other mosquito-borne illness is to reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home and to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that EEE is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in the United States, with a 33 percent fatality rate in people who become ill and a 90 percent fatality rate in horses that become ill. People can become infected with the EEE virus from the bite of a mosquito carrying the virus. It cannot be transmitted person to person or horse to person or deer to person.
Early symptoms of EEE include the sudden onset of headache, high fever, chills, body and joint aches.
Symptoms usually appear 4-10 days after exposure. EEE can develop into severe encephalitis (brain swelling), resulting in headache, disorientation, tremors, seizures and paralysis. Permanent brain damage, coma and death may also occur in some cases.
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Beginning this Saturday I will be taking over 10 days of yoga classes in Ormond Beach at Yoga Circle and Dance while Laura Ashland, owner, is out of town! I wrote a blog post last week about how much I enjoyed substituting at her studio for her at the beginning of the month and that I'd love to do it again. Now that time is approaching!
If, you haven't already synced it up to your Google calendar to mine: Please view my schedule here. I plan to take over all the classes I can that don't conflict with my current teaching schedule.
The studio will be open for business on July 4th!
Yoga Circle and Dance is a studio in Ormond Beach that offers yoga for every "body"! The classes on the schedule are Basic Yoga, Yin Yoga, Slow Flow, Core Flow, Yoga Seniors and Yoga Kids.
Basic Yoga: (Beginner and All Levels) Simple alignment focused yoga for every "body". Great for beginners, special conditions, all shapes and sizes, pregnancy and seniors; learning to work with breath.
Focused breathing, longer holds, deep centering resulting in awareness, calm, and inner stillness. Props are used to allow inner focus into the core body.
Vinyasa flow emphasizing pose progression, alignment and breath. A flow of movement with meditative holds and deeper stretching.
Active flow yoga emphasizing core essentials of alignment, core abdominal strength, cardio health, and flexibility. A natural flow from pose to pose with options to feel challenged, yet successful. Mind follows breath into alignment and calm.
Focusing on alignment, range of motion, and balance. Learning breathing techniques to enhance your practice and calm the mind. Appropriate for all ages, shapes, and abilities. Great for special conditions and rehabilitation.
Cooperative learning concepts that are playful and creative. We use mindful movement, games, share circles, breath work, and visualizations to more energy through the body as we calm the mind.
Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. I teach a beginner level belly dance class at Yoga Circle and Dance. We practice conditioning the body to move in new ways. Isolating muscle movements and strengthening of the core are the foundational keys to belly dance. From here we build on creating combinations to fun music. Stop in if you have not already!
I am really looking forward to running the show next week at Yoga Circle and Dance. This studio is a wonderful place to make your yoga home. Drop-in rate of $10. Feel free to stop in and check it out!


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Pterostilbene Reduces Liver Steatosis and Modifies Hepatic Fatty Acid Profile in Obese Rats
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Aguirre López, Leixuri
Palacios Ortega, Sara
Fernández Quintela, Alfredo
Hijona Muruamendiaraz, Elizabeth
Bujanda Fernández de Pierola, Luis
Portillo Baquedano, María Puy
Nutrients 11(5) : (2019) // Article ID 961
Excessive fat accumulation within the liver is known as "simple hepatic steatosis", which is the most benign form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The aim of the present study was to determine whether pterostilbene improves this hepatic alteration in Zucker (fa/fa) rats. Animals were distributed in two experimental groups (n = 10) and fed a standard laboratory diet. Rats in the pterostilbene group were given a dose of 30 mg/kg body weight/d for six weeks. After sacrifice, serum glucose, transaminase, and insulin concentrations were quantified and the liver triacylglycerol content and fatty acid profile was analyzed. Different pathways of triacylglycerol metabolism in liver were studied, including fatty acid synthesis and oxidation, triglyceride assembly, fatty acid uptake, and glucose uptake. With pterostilbene administration, a reduction in insulin concentrations (consequently in the Homeostatic Model Assessment for Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)) and hepatic triacylglycerol content were observed. No effects were observed in pterostilbene-treated rats in the activity of de novo lipogenesis enzymes. An improvement in the fatty acid profile was observed in pterostilbene-treated rats. In conclusion, pterostilbene is a useful molecule to reduce liver steatosis. Its delipidating effect is due, at least in part, to reduced fatty acid availability and triacylglycerol synthesis, as well as to an increased very low-density lipoprotein assembly and fatty acid oxidation.
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Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot.
NEW DELHI: Delhi government has approved in principle the proposed Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System but refused to pay the Rs 1,138 crore as its share of the project, putting the onus of going ahead with the urban train scheme on the central government. The state government cited lack of funds for backing out of contributing to the costs.
The decision on withdrawing from its proposed financial share in the project cost was taken at a meeting on Wednesday that was chaired by transport minister Kailash Gahlot. Concerns were raised at the meeting on the problems that the construction of an elevated station could cause in the future expansion and re-development of the Sarai Kale Khan inter-state bus terminal. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NRCTC), the executing agency for the RRTS project, gave a presentation and explained how the project would be executed.
The Sarai Kale Khan RRTS station is going to be a mega transport hub with not only three RRTS corridors converging there, but also with Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station, Sarai Kale Khan bus terminal and the Hazrat Nizamuddin metro station in its proximity.
The proposal for the construction of a mega terminal at Sarai Kale Khan, where three RRTS corridors from Meerut, Alwar and Panipat will converge, was made by NCRTC, with the initial idea being to have the terminal underground and to which Delhi government was amenable. However, the state government stated later that the change of plan by NCRTC to create an elevated station rather than an underground one at Sarai Kale Khan was not acceptable to it because it would lead to delays in the proposed redevelopment of Sarai Kale Khan Inter State Bus Terminus.
After NRCTC changed plans to bring the terminal at Sarai Kale Khan from underground to over ground, Delhi government's plan to construct a hotel at Sarai Kale Khan had to be shelved.
The estimated cost of the 82-km project is Rs 31,902 crore, of which Delhi government was to have contributed Rs 1,138 crore. Delhi is planned to have a 13-km section with stations at Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar and Anand Vihar. The plan to redevelop Sarai Kale Khan was first mooted in 2008 and includes the construction of a hotel for revenue generation.
In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court earlier, Delhi government had stated that it would duly reconsider the project once NCRTC reverted to its original plans for the underground station. However, it was later decided without consultations with the state government that the terminal would be an elevated structure.
According to current plans, the Sarai Kale Khan terminal will have a unique crowd management system. Also, for the first time in the country, a mass transit system will have two separate platforms for entering and exiting a train, with doors of the train opening on both sides.


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Physicians' perception of childhood asthma in Turkey: more appropriate practice among female physicians
Ozge Uysal Soyer1,
Ersoy Civelek1 and
Bulent E Sekerel1Email author
© Soyer et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2008
Low levels of asthma control worldwide point to the possibility of sub-optimal management; therefore, documentation of physicians' perception is critical for future interventions. Our aim was to examine self-reported management abilities of Turkish physicians dealing with children with asthma, document the factors affecting appropriate decisions and compare the results with those of a previous survey.
Physicians were surveyed via a questionnaire aimed to document self-perceived asthma knowledge and attitudes in asthma management.
The majority of physicians were male (63%) and examined 234 ± 9 patients per week. Infrequent use of objective parameters in asthma diagnosis and attack severity assessment was reported and most preferred nebulized corticosteroids to the systemic form in acute asthma. Even though self-perceived overall asthma knowledge did not differ between genders (p = 0.098), male physicians scored higher than females for inhaled steroids for acute asthma (2.8 ± 0.12 vs 2.17 ± 0.2, respectively, p = 0.007), while female physicians recorded more frequent use of inhaled steroids for chronic asthma (3.72 ± 0.08 vs 3.43 ± 0.07, respectively, p = 0.006). Female physicians' scoring for "symptom control" as the main aim of asthma management was higher than that of their male counterparts (3.88 ± 0.04 vs 3.65 ± 0.06, respectively, p = 0.002).
Although there were some discrepancies between guidelines and clinical practice, most applications of Turkish physicians dealing with children with asthma were appropriate. Interestingly, when scores of female versus male physicians were compared, it can be suggested that female physicians have a more appropriate perception of asthma, indicating a significant contribution of gender-related factors in clinical attitudes and beliefs.
Previous Survey
Lung Function Test
Asthma is a serious health problem, and the prevalence and societal burden of asthma are compelling, as well as disturbing, especially given the availability of effective evidence-based treatment [1]. Appropriate clinical practice of the physician is one of the most critical points in asthma management.
In our previous report in 2003, we documented that even though Turkish physicians' opinions generally appeared to be in agreement with the guidelines, there were certain gaps in clinical practice in terms of using objective parameters to assess severity, frequent use of nebulized corticosteroids for acute asthma and use of leukotriene modifiers as the first-line therapy [2]. These findings were further supported by the low control levels determined in a population-based study [3]. Various barriers exist for a successful integration of evidence-based medicine into clinical practice. Some relate to attitudes and beliefs held by patients, while others relate to the doctors' attitudes, personal experience and knowledge, national health care systems, economies and medical traditions [4, 5]. Inappropriate diagnosis, pharmacotherapy and follow-up in asthma may lead to increased morbidity and mortality, as well as increased use of health care resources. Understanding the level of management ability of physicians may guide interventions to improve quality of care and patient outcomes. After the 2003 survey, a number of training activities were implemented by national allergy and respiratory societies focusing on the documented gaps, including meetings, courses and informational booklets and books, in an effort to increase physicians' knowledge about asthma. This questionnaire-based study, the second of such surveys, aimed to examine self-reported management abilities of Turkish physicians dealing with children with asthma in 2006, and documents the factors affecting appropriate decisions. It also addresses trends over time by comparing current results with those from the 2003 study.
As in the previous study, this investigation focused on a group of physicians, mainly pediatricians, attending a pediatric asthma meeting sponsored by a pharmaceutical firm (Merck Sharp & Dohme, Turkey), held in November 2006. Physicians were invited by company because they were dealing with children with asthma (namely, those for whom asthma drugs constituted a majority of their prescriptions and for whom asthmatics constituted the majority of their patient spectrum). Questionnaires were distributed during the morning meeting and collected at the end of the scientific sessions.
The questionnaire was identical to the tool used in our previous study and was based on the information in guidelines [2]. The questionnaire was prepared by the authors and was not connected in any way with the industry. Briefly, the survey consists of questions about demographic factors, self-perception of asthma knowledge, parameters used for asthma diagnosis and estimation of acute attack severity, preference of medications for acute and chronic asthma treatment, and goals of long-term management [see Additional file 1]. All of the questions were prepared as statements and answered on a 5-point scale with minimum and maximum scores of 0 and 4 reflecting degree of physician agreement, with 4 denoting "total agreement". The results were evaluated only by the authors and were not shared with the pharmaceutical company.
The current and previous surveys and gender discrepancies were compared using independent samples t-test. Pearson correlation analysis was done to evaluate correlations. A value of P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Of the 254 physicians attending the meeting, 165 (64.9%) responded to the questionnaire and all surveys were eligible for analysis. Because no item had missing responses for more than 5% of respondents, we omitted the number of missing responses for each item from data tables. Table 1 compares respondent characteristics for both the 2003 and present surveys. The majority of physicians were male (63%) and examined 234 ± 9 patients per week, including 42 ± 4 children with asthma.
Characteristics of the study groups
2003 Survey
Sex (male/female)
39.3 ± 0.6*
Duration of experience (yr)
Number of patients per week
253 ± 14*
234 ± 9*
Asthma patients per week
Speciality n (%)
Pediatrician + allergist
Primary work place n (%)
Training hospital
* Mean ± SEM
Self-reported knowledge
Physicians' self-perception of asthma knowledge was questioned under four subcategories (overall, diagnosis, acute asthma and long-term management), and the highest score (3.16 ± 0.05) was determined for acute asthma management and the lowest (2.89 ± 0.06) for chronic asthma management. Though this trend was in agreement with the previous survey, previous scores were lower than those determined in the current survey (p ≤ 0.05, for each item).
Self-reported diagnostic ability
Physicians reported "recurrent wheezing" (3.75 ± 0.039) and "reversibility with bronchodilator on lung function test" (3.65 ± 0.049) as the most important findings for asthma diagnosis, as in the previous survey. They disagreed with "Asthma diagnosis is difficult in absence of skin tests for atopy and lung function tests" (1.56 ± 0.08 and 1.74 ± 0.08, respectively). There was no statistical difference between the previous and current survey in terms of self-reported diagnostic ability parameters.
Self-reported attack management
In the present survey, physicians reported that acute asthma attack severity was assessed by the presence of dyspnea (3.75 ± 0.04), retractions and wheezing (3.67 ± 0.043, for both). Objective parameters like lung function tests (3.1 ± 0.07), oxygen saturation (3.34 ± 0.06), and blood gases (3.01 ± 0.08) received relatively lower scores. Though short-acting β2 agonists (3.71 ± 0.05) were the treatment of choice for acute asthma, systemic and inhaled corticosteroids received similar scores (2.69 ± 0.09 and 2.57 ± 0.01, respectively) for the treatment of attack. Another interesting finding was that nebulized corticosteroids (2.78 ± 0.09) were preferred to systemic corticosteroids (2.69 ± 0.09), though the difference did not reach statistical significance (p > 0.05). These scores were comparable to those from the previous study; however, use of theophylline (0.97 ± 0.08) and ipratropium bromide (1.31 ± 0.1) received lower scores than in the previous study (p < 0.01).
Self-reported chronic management
Asthma severity (3.65 ± 0.05) was scored as the most important parameter in treatment selection and inhaled corticosteroids received the highest grade (3.54 ± 0.06), whereas leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRA) received a comparable score (3.4 ± 0.06). Interestingly, the scores for the use of LTRA were higher than in the previous survey (3.13 ± 0.08) (p < 0.01). Physicians' attitudes toward treatment goals revealed "control of symptoms" as the leading goal (3.74 ± 0.04), as in the previous survey (3.77 ± 0.04) (p = 0.5). However, the statement, "my treatment aims to achieve best lung function test", scored lower than in the previous survey (3.03 ± 0.07 and 3.31 ± 0.07, respectively) (p < 0.01).
Factors affecting preferences
In order to examine the characteristics leading to more appropriate management, a number of comparisons were made for age, gender, number of seen patients/asthmatics per week, localization of practice (rural vs urban) and the duration of experience. Gender and age showed consistent statistical significance; no statistical significance was determined for the remaining parameters (data not shown). Male and female physicians were comparable with respect to age (42.47 ± 0.81 vs 39.9 ± 1 years, respectively, p = 0.051) and duration of experience (17.27 ± 0.81 vs 15.46 ± 1.09, respectively, p > 0.05), but females examined fewer patients per month (203 ± 14 vs 253 ± 12, respectively, p = 0.022). Even though self-perception of overall asthma knowledge did not differ between genders (p = 0.098), impact of gender on physician attitudes was remarkable. Female physicians more frequently noticed recurrent cough as an important symptom indicating the diagnosis of asthma than males (3.4 ± 0.1 vs 3.14 ± 0.07, respectively, p = 0.039). As expected, both groups evaluated short-acting beta 2 agonists as the most useful drug in acute asthma treatment; however, females scored short-acting beta 2 agonists higher (3.85 ± 0.06 vs 3.62 ± 0.07, respectively, p = 0.01). Although the groups had almost similar scores for the effectiveness of systemic corticosteroid treatment in acute asthma (males: 2.58 ± 0.11 vs females: 2.88 ± 0.15, p > 0.11), male physicians scored inhaled steroids higher than females (2.8 ± 0.12 vs 2.17 ± 0.2, respectively, p = 0.007). Though inhaled corticosteroids were the drug of choice for chronic asthma management in both groups, female physicians recorded more frequent use (3.72 ± 0.08 vs 3.43 ± 0.07, respectively, p = 0.006). There were no differences between male and female physicians' preferences for LTRA (3.32 ± 0.08 vs 3.53 ± 0.09, respectively, p = 0.077) and long-acting β agonists (2.24 ± 0.11 vs 2.4 ± 0.16, p = 0.4) usage for long-term treatment of asthma. The concept of symptom control was affirmed as the main aim of asthma management by both groups; however, female physicians scored higher than males (3.88 ± 0.04 vs 3.65 ± 0.06, respectively, p = 0.002) (Figure 1).
Gender influence on attitudes of asthma management. A. Self perception of asthma knowledge and diagnosis. B. Assessment and management of acute asthma. C. Management of chronic asthma. *: p < 0.05.
Correlation analysis revealed that with increasing age, physicians assigned a lesser degree of significance to "obstruction on lung function tests" (p = 0.004, rs = 0.229) and "reversibility with bronchodilator on lung function tests" (p = 0.006, rs = 0.219) for diagnosis of asthma, and preferred to use treatments with fewer side effects (p = 0.003, rs = 0.238). Clinician age was negatively and weakly correlated with short-acting beta agonist use for acute asthma attack (p = 0.003, rs = 0.241).
As analysis of the predictors of appropriate decision-making was not performed in the previous survey, a retrospective analysis was conducted to investigate the influence of gender on physicians' attitudes. Female physicians supported their diagnosis of asthma with the idea of "concomitant allergic diseases" more than males (3.63 ± 0.09 vs 3.46 ± 0.09, respectively, p = 0.015) and they agreed with "Asthma diagnosis is challenging during infancy" (3.48 ± 0.12 vs 2.9 ± 0.12, respectively, p = 0.001). Furthermore, females prescribed systemic corticosteroids more than males in treatment of acute asthma (3.24 ± 0.13 vs 2.81 ± 0.13, respectively, p = 0.019). The statement "Asthma severity is an important criterion for treatment selection" was preferred by females more than males (3.24 ± 0.13 vs 2.81 ± 0.13, respectively, p = 0.019).
In this questionnaire-based study, we showed that though there have been a number of minor improvements in the self-recorded practices of Turkish physicians when compared to the previous survey, there are still a number of inappropriate practices in terms of acute asthma management. More interestingly, we found that gender plays an important role in decision-making. The lack of any major change in physicians' practice suggests the ineffectiveness of the many continuing medical education programs conducted during the last four years and indicates the necessity of other instruments, such as case studies, real-life scenarios, campaigns, and audiovisual resources.
Available data suggest that asthma continues to be an important health problem worldwide. Given the attention paid to this condition, the contributing factors for diagnosis and management of asthma are important. When studying differences in health, behavior and attitudes, it is generally not possible to distinguish between what is biological versus social in origin. Gender views women and men from a psychosocial and cultural perspective that is socially constructed not biologically ordained [6]. In this study, male and female physicians were comparable in age, years of professional experience and level of self-perception of their overall asthma knowledge; nevertheless, differences were observed in some of their attitudes towards asthma diagnosis and management. Female physicians tend to display more patient-centered behavior, are more concerned about emotional and social aspects of health, and are more interested in a patient's input and partnership [7]. We found that female pediatricians examined fewer children per week so that they could spend more time with their patients in order to facilitate better listening and a more careful evaluation. In Turkey, part-time work based on gender differences is not available; male and female physicians should work equal hours.
Female physicians used short-acting beta 2 agonists more frequently than males for acute asthma attacks. The most striking finding was that male physicians used inhaled steroids more than females for acute asthma, which is not in accordance with asthma guidelines. Four years ago, females used systemic corticosteroids more than males for acute asthma. Women are considered careful and hard-working, and may follow the innovations in medicine mindfully and more easily change their management routines according to new guidelines [8]. This fosters greater patient trust in female physicians. Shah and Ogden showed that with respect to expected patient behavior, respondents rated female doctors higher than males in terms of having faith in their diagnosis, being more likely to accept their advice and being more likely to choose to see that doctor [9]. Again, inhaled steroids, the cornerstone of chronic asthma therapy, were rated higher by female physicians despite physicians' expressions of specific concerns about corticosteroid use when queried. In management guidelines, the control of asthma is the goal of disease management, which was confirmed by female physicians more than males. In the previous survey, females also scored higher regarding asthma severity as an important guide to antiinflammatory drug selection. The fact that this study was not intended to focus on gender differences, thus minimizing the risk of reinforcing gender-related dichotomies or of producing individual gender bias, can be considered one of its strengths.
In our study, we found that older and more experienced physicians were less likely to use objective parameters like lung function tests for asthma diagnosis and beta 2 agonists for asthma attacks. This may be attributed to the deep-rooted attitudes of older clinicians, who are resistant to change their practice in accordance with present-day guidelines and who are highly confident in their knowledge based on their long years of medical experience. Older pediatricians give clinically oriented decisions while younger pediatricians are more dependent on laboratory examinations.
Changing diagnosis routines is important in changing clinical practice. Compared to our previous study, there is still a lack of use of objective parameters in both asthma diagnosis and severity assessment of asthma attack. In the research by Finkelstein et al., it was stated that 12% and 3% of pediatricians in the US used spirometry and skin or radioallergosorbent testing always or most of the time for initial work-up, respectively [10]. However, in our study, "reversibility with bronchodilator on lung function test" scored higher for asthma diagnosis, while skin test positivity had one of the lowest scores. Our physician group failed to utilize objective disease severity monitoring as often as suggested by the guidelines. Although Turkey is a developing country, spirometers and pulse oximeters are inexpensive tools and if physicians wish to use them in their practice, the Ministry of Health will provide them. Therefore, lack of availability cannot be considered a reason for their not being used in clinical practice.
Providing doctors with knowledge on how to treat disease in accordance with research evidence and guideline recommendations seldom changes the way doctors prescribe drugs [11]. Despite the many educational programs in large cities regarding asthma, 5–6 national congresses/year including asthma sessions, and distribution of national asthma guidelines to all pediatricians during the last four years, which stressed the importance of childhood asthma management, no decline was observed in the use of inhaled steroids in acute asthma attack. Furthermore, the new guidelines were discussed in a significant number of meetings. Unfortunately, in Turkey, admissions to meetings are voluntary, and there is no credit system to facilitate participation in these meetings. For long-term asthma management, inhaled corticosteroids and LTRA were the most frequently preferred drugs. In Turkey, the social security system covers the cost of all anti-inflammatory drugs and bronchodilators in the treatment of asthma, and all are readily available throughout the country. When compared to our previous survey, use of LTRA had increased significantly. The advent of this new class of agents offers the clinician a new opportunity to treat his or her patients with drugs other than steroids, given the concerns about their safety and adverse effects [10], and children might be expected to be more compliant in taking once-daily oral medications [12].
Participants of this study were a particularly motivated group, willing to learn from seminars and educational programs. These doctors might be somewhat more interested and involved in keeping up to date in comparison with their colleagues. Since this study was based on responses to a survey, it might not reflect what physicians actually do in their daily practice. We are aware that, on a scale of 5, some of the differences determined were small and that statistical significance does not always indicate clinical significance. Nevertheless, since even these minor changes may have important clinical implications in terms of early and correct diagnosis, improved control levels, and appropriate assessment tools, we feel the difference should at least be considered.
In conclusion, we showed that although there were some discrepancies between guidelines and clinical practice in terms of objective parameters and acute asthma management, most applications were appropriate. Unfortunately, we were unable to show a major improvement in asthma practices in spite of the number of activities held during the interim, indicating the need for alternative instruments to improve management. More interestingly, in the present and previous surveys, female physicians demonstrated better asthma management than males, the reasons for which are not defined and can only be speculated. Determining gender-related factors underlying decision-making should be a goal of future studies.
12913_2008_723_MOESM1_ESM.doc Additional file 1: Questionnaire, key questions. The data provided represent the key questions of the questionnaire applied to the physicians included in the study.(DOC 35 KB)
• The meeting was sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme.
• The authors declare that they have no financial or non-financial competing interests with Merck Sharp & Dohme or any other pharmaceutical company.
OUS participated in the development of the protocol and analytic framework of the study, had primary responsibility for data analysis, and prepared the manuscript with BES. EC participated in the development of the protocol and analytic framework of the study, and contributed to preparation of the manuscript. BES had primary responsibility for protocol development and outcome assessment, contributed to data analysis, and prepared the manuscript with OUS. OUS, EC and BES read and approved the final manuscript.
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From time to time, photo exhibitions are held along the fence of Jardin du Luxembourg. In conjunction with International Women's Day a couple of weeks ago, the French Senate together with Olivier Martel brought forth "Femmes Éternelles", an exhibition of 80 portraits of women from all over the world, with scenes from daily lives to ceremonial events. I have been over to look at them a number of times at this stage. What can I say? I really like them.
One particular photo that touched me most is that of mother and child in hospital, taken in 1987. The baby was living inside a bubble and yet laughing so joyously, a look reflected in the mother's visage, despite what must have been poignant that she could not yet held her baby close to her without the barrier but keeping her morale high that this would be the good start the child needed. It is a powerful image, even if not as colourful or exotic as other shots of the series.
The exhibition runs until 15 June 2011, and if you can't make it to Paris between now and then, you can still enjoy the photos from Martel's website. Which photo inspires you most?
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Pink Fires Back At Critics Of Her Black Lives Matter Instagram Post
Pink is pushing back on some hateful Instagram commenters who responded to her posts about the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing protests prompted by police brutality against Black people.
The Singer, who has been vocal on the Social Media platform by sharing various videos and images in an effort to speak out against racism, shared an Instagram post originally published by Billie Eilish this weekend. View this post on InstagramA post shared by P!NK (@pink) on May 30, 2020 at 9:23pm PDTThe 18-year-old had posted a long note on her Instagram page, telling fans she was "gonna lose my fucking mind" if another white person told her "all lives matter," a slogan often used to invalidate the specific injustices inflicted upon Black communities."Will you shut the fuck up?" Billie wrote. "No one is saying your life doesn't matter. No one is saying your life is not hard. No one is saying literally anything at all about you … All you MFs do is find a way to make everything about yourself. This is not about you. You are not in need. You are not in danger."
After Pink reshared part of the note, her comments were flooded with both messages of support and criticisms, and in response to many of the hateful comments, she pushed back with some meaningful retorts."You are the epitome of white privilege and the saddest part is that you don't even hear yourself and probably never will," she wrote to one person who argued that by saying Black Lives Matter, the Grammy-winning star was actually saying "other races don't matter as much". On other comments, Pink replied with briefer thoughts:In a different post, Pink shared a post from Oscar-winning Actor Octavia Spencer's Instagram page about police officers in Santa Cruz, California, who took a knee alongside protesters. View this post on InstagramA post shared by P!NK (@pink) on May 31, 2020 at 10:57am PDTWhen a commenter wrote that "we can't tarnish every officer with the same brush," Pink explained that she knows "many" police officers who are "wonderful," but that you "can fight what's wrong without ignoring what is right".
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World's Most Beautiful Caves
Best Caves to Visit in the World
The Blue Grotto, Malta
The Cave of Crystals, Mexico
Fingal's Cave, Scotland
Batu Caves, Malaysia
Reed Flute Cave, China
Benagil Sea Cave, Algarve, Portugal
Melidoni Caves, Crete, Greece
There's nothing that compares to the feeling of exploring nature. While many enjoy mountain hikes or diving, many people forget that caves are mysterious and beautiful at the same time.
If you're eager to visit caves that will leave a lasting impression, you're in the right place. The best caves are on this list, and each one has its own unique charm.
It's important to remember that caves are mysterious places that should be explored with a guide or with the utmost caution. No matter how experienced you are, you should always explore them carefully.
While many travelers love visiting various US and Canadian caves and caverns, this list will share caves that you can explore beyond North America. While you're exploring one of these locations, you can also have fun playing on a no-wagering casino to relax before your big adventure.
Caves you'll find in this article include:
The Blue Grotto
The Cave of Crystals
Fingal's Cave
Benagil Caves
Melidoni Cave
Blue Grotto Cave
The Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) is a sea cave on the island of Malta. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Malta. It's also the perfect place for rock climbing and scuba diving, which are two completely opposite activities. Its name tells how magical and mysterious this place is due to the wide range of colors you can find reflected in the water and on the cave's walls.
The Cave of Crystals, located in Naica, Mexico, is one of the most beautiful and unique caves in the world. The crystals that you see inside this cave are made up entirely of white quartz and are found due to the high humidity and temperatures found inside. These harsh conditions mean that only certain types of organisms can survive there. The crystals grow over thousands of years due to evaporation and condensation from water vapor in the air or seeping through cracks in rocks above ground level.
Mexico's Caribbean coast hides plenty of mysterious caves with shocking findings. So while you're in the country, explore as much of it as possible.
This cave is just one of a series of caves on the Island of Staffa. The name comes from Fionn mac Cumhaill, a mythical Scottish warrior known as Finn McCool.
The cave is formed entirely from hexagonally jointed basalt columns, similar to those found in Iceland. It was made famous by Felix Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture (also known as "Fingal's Cave"), which he wrote after visiting the island in 1829 and hearing accounts about it from local people.
Batu Caves is a limestone hill formed by an extinct stalactite cavern located in a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to local legend, the caves were created when Lord Murugan struck his spear into the ground, causing water to gush forth to appease a passing Hindu god who was suffering from thirst.
The area has been used for worship by the local Buddhist population for centuries and was officially designated as sacred by King Chulalongkorn. It became one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations, attracting over 1 million worldwide visitors annually.
The Reed Flute Cave is a karst cave in Guilin, China. It's the largest and most spectacular cave in Guilin and is accessible by boat along the Reed Flute River. The entrance of the cave has been described as a big stone gate, which is as tall as a two-story building, with two stone pillars standing on each side of it.
The name "Reed Flute" comes from its many stalactites and stalagmites that resemble bamboo shoots or reeds.
The Reed Flute Cave was formed by the Reed Flute River over millions of years by dissolving limestone rocks through carbonic acid. The result is a vast network of underground tunnels.
The Benagil Sea Caves (Gruta de Benagil) are located in on the southern coast of Algarve, Portugal. This sea cave is most notable for its top opening (called the "eye") which allows sunlight to pass through to create a spotlight on the sand and rocks.
The beach cave is accessible by boat or kayak. You can easily rent a kayak, SUP board and take yourself there, or join a boat tour to get to the caves safely.
Crete is the biggest Greek island and has over 2,000 caves.
One of the most visited caves is the Melidoni cave, also called "Gerondospilios." It was once used for religious ceremonies and during the Minoan Civilization, it was a place of worship for Talos, the bronze giant guardian of Crete who protected the island of Crete from its enemies.
It also has a dark past. In October 1823, 370 women and children and 30 warriors sought refuge in the Melidoni cave from Hussein Bey. When Bey found out, the cave was surrounded by his army and asked them to surrender.
When they refused to do so, the Ottoman army started to attack them. Three months later they dropped combustible materials into an opening leading to the cave and set it on fire. Many men, women, and children lost their lives in the cave in January 1824. In the central room of the cave, there is an ossuary containing the bones of the heroes of Melidoni cave.
The Melidoni cave is accessible via a guided Crete tour or by car. It's worth a drive out there to learn the history and feel the immediate drop in temperature as you enter the cave. Visit their official website to see pricing and hours.
Melidoni Caves
There are so many fascinating caves around the world to explore. You can even go on a cave tour. If you're looking for something a little more adventurous, consider visiting the Reed Flute Cave in China. It's one of the largest and most beautiful caves in the world, featuring beautiful stalagmites and stalactites that have been growing for thousands of years.
Plan to visit any of the caves from the list as you make your way across the world. While these might be the most popular mysterious caves, there are hundreds, if not thousands to explore. Start with our list and let us know what you find!
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Instead of goals I adapted an approach by Brian Casel using themes.
I think this is more aligned with my thinking and lifestyle.Here are my themes as of February 2019.
I want to explore more of the world.
This can be challenging but I want to make it someday.
Take my wife with me on conferences. She should get more from my travels. Will be hard for our dog but maybe instead of doing two weeks of conference I just do one and take my wife with me.
Last year I mostly worked with for profit clients. Which is totally fine and allowed me to add more to the bottom line.
I want to be more proactive sharing stuff that I did. And share insights from my work day. I will probably start a work journal that I update weekly or bi-weekly.


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Dr. Joseph received his MBBS (Batch of 1977) and MD (Community Medicine) degrees from Christian Medical College, Vellore, and a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. His research interests include issues related to preterm birth, growth restriction, and perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. In 2017, he received a Distinguished Achievement Award for Overall Excellence (Senior Faculty) from the Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia.
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Discussion in 'General Education' started by zmp2018, Apr 11, 2019.
So, I sub at a high school that generally has very well-behaved students. Today, though, I subbed for a teacher that is known to have a couple difficult classes.
Well, these two students kept disrupting the overall quiet and working class. I gave them two warnings and warned them that they will be written up if they continue to be disruptive. I did right them up, and that seemed to stop the disruptions.
I hate having to write students up, but if they're being a disruption and won't respond to my usual classroom management techniques, then I see no other way.
One, just one. Let them be the principal's problem.


Method All-Purpose Naturally Derived Surface Cleaner is a quite outstanding cleaner. It has no problem tackling some of the more difficult cleaning jobs in a household. The well-balanced formula leaves no residue and no harsh chemicals on surfaces.
If you're not sensitive to fragrances, I can't recommend it highly enough.
Method All-Purpose-Naturally Derived Surface Cleaner is advertised as a nontoxic product, safe to use around family or friends. Their products are purported to be created specifically to not harm the environment, and in order to do this, the company intentionally used chemicals derived from natural sources.
Created by two friends, Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry while in college, Method has grown into a multi-product international business. They understand the problems with today's cleaning product industry and have been a multi-certified enterprise.
Benefit Corporation (B Corporation) it meets high standards of social and environmental performance along with legal accountability and public transparency.
Cradle to Cradle certified as well it adheres to a continual improvement process in five categories listed as stewardship of water, social fairness, management of carbon, renewable energy, material utilization, and material health.
We've encountered the company before, having reviewed their dish soap and their dishwasher tabs. While we loved the approach of the company, especially their ethos, we found both products could have gentler formulations.
Hopefully, this All-Purpose cleaner is the killer product we know they can make.
The ingredients are disclosed clearly. Regular readers of this site will know, this is not normal in this industry.
The container articulates the company's philosophy. For a company to even have a philosophy other than marketing spiel is amazing.
They also explain exactly what surfaces they recommend using the product on; counters, tile, stone, wood and glass.
I bought the French Lavender scented product. The liquid inside is a purple trasluscent liquid, to convey an image of lavendar no doubt. Ideally, I'd have bought a fragrance-free version, but I no such version exists.
Surprisingly, I couldn't smell lavender initially – however, the smell does develop over time.
I chose a variety of surfaces to test drive the product.
Overall it did an exceptional cleaning job. I became most impressed with how quickly it dissolved grease and grime and how easily with just a paper towel and swiping I could remove it. Wiping my hand across the surface after cleaning the surfaces felt squeaky clean. Living on the Gulf Coast near Houston, the oil refineries leave a mist of oil droplets in the air that cover most all our surfaces. Even inside the house. Finding a nontoxic cleaner that will quickly remove this oil film is tough, but Method All Purpose Cleaner did just that.
Soap scum below the soap dish often takes scrubbing to remove. With this product after one spritz and using a sponge it literally just wiped away. No scrubbing what so ever became needed.
An oil film often builds up on cabinets near a stove or range hood. Unseen and nearly transparent it will coat the area. I took a knife and scraped some of the oil goo off (super bright white spots on dark background). Then I spritzed with the Method All-Purpose-Naturally Derived Surface Cleaner. I used paper towels to wipe off the cleaner.
On the flat portions, it had removed the oil scum. I used a sponge on the textured parts.
I spritzed a bathroom door where wet hands had left a swath of grime. With a sponge, one swipe removed the grime and grease.
Computer monitors gather dust and moisture spots over time. I spritzed it, and the surface easily cleaned with a paper towel.
My steel garage door develops algae growth because of the Houston climate and oil refineries. Oily soot had built up over time too. It has been especially prevalent since Hurricane Harvey in the fall of 2017. I spritzed it and wiped with a paper towel. It dissolved about 90 percent of it. A light green sheen remained so I spritzed again, and the second round of paper towel swiping took care of it.
It has excellent cleaning power. What is it made of?
The company claims to use nontoxic plant-derived ingredients, and for the most part, it does do that.
The 3 main surfactants are Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside and Laureth-7. All 3 are synthetic yet gentle biodegradable detergents derived from plant sources. It's remarkable that it cleans so well given how gentle these three surfactants are. For such an effective cleaner, I was genuinely expecting to see some really harsh cleaners inside.
In fact, the only genuinely disappointing ingredients in this formulation is the fragrances and colorings.
In addition to the generic Fragrance, the company has added linalool. Linalool is known to cause contact dermatitis in some people. In fact, the presence of contact dermatitis is so bad that the EU has mandated that manufacturers must explicitly label the fragrance if it's added to a product.
In addition, the company has added red and blue colorants to give the product its distinctive purple.
I find the fragrances and dyes so disappointing as, aside from the cosmetics, they are needless. They add nothing to the cleaning power They don't make the product last longer. They just make it look purple and smell nice. Fragrances are volatile compounds. Too much exposure can cause asthma or asthma-like symptoms.
I'm personally not sure that it's worth the risks for such little rewards.
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Donald Trump's 60 Minutes Interview Is the Wrong Way to Cover the Trump Presidency
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Less than a week after the election, President-elect Trump's conduct is already being normalized.
By Jay Willis
In a segment that aired Sunday, 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl conducted the first primetime interview of Donald Trump since he was elected president of the United States. The good news is that, in response to the racially motivated violence that has swept the country in the aftermath of Trump's victory, the president-elect expressly disavowed the acts of hate being committed in his name:
TRUMP: I would say don't do it, that's terrible, because I'm going to bring this country together.
STAHL: They're harassing Latinos, Muslims—
TRUMP: I am so saddened to hear that. And I say, "Stop it." If it—if it helps. I will say this, and I will say right to the cameras: Stop it.
And he did! He said it right to the camera. Here, take a look for yourself.
This is great, right? Perhaps the fears of people like Harry Reid and Bernie Sanders will be assuaged after all, and Trump will put his long history of demagoguery behind him and turn instead to the enormous responsibility that lies in front of him.
Or perhaps, during the very same interview, he'll question whether these horrific acts of violence—which experts have called even worse than those that followed the September 11 attacks—are even happening at all.
STAHL: I want to ask you all about something that's going on right now around the country. A lot of people are afraid. They're really afraid. African Americans think there's a target on their back. Muslims are terrified.
TRUMP: I think it's horrible if that's happening. I think it's built up by the press because, frankly, they'll take every single little incident that they can find in this country, which could've been there before. If I weren't even around doing this, and they'll make into an event because that's the way the press is.
Call me crazy, but I'm not willing to pat President-elect Trump on the back for courageously disavowing the violence perpetrated in his name, when in the same breath he dismisses it all as a hoax fueled by the liberal media.
TRUMP: I saw, I saw one or two instances…
STAHL: On social media?
TRUMP: But I think it's a very small amount.
Not good. The problem was exacerbated, though, by Stahl, who did not see fit to follow up by asking whether Trump believes these reports to be untrue. That was not the only issue on which she whiffed, either. At no point did Stahl use words like "misogynistic" or "xenophobic" when discussing Trump's past remarks, instead asking carefully phrased questions about his "rhetoric." Nor did she challenge Trump to repudiate the video in which he bragged about committing sexual assault, or ask about the myriad sexual-assault allegations leveled against him. Incredibly, the subjects never came up.
To be fair, Stahl had a difficult job here, interviewing a famously media-skittish man who is about to become president even though many, many more Americans voted for his opponent than for him. But Donald Trump just wrapped up a campaign in which he did things like threaten to ban a religious group, jail his opponent, and sue media outlets that cover him in ways he doesn't like. The fact that he won the ensuing election does not excuse this conduct or wipe it from the history books. Stahl's failure to press him on these issues is disappointing, because it helps to normalize this behavior on the part of the country's very-soon-to-be chief executive. Allowing maybe it's not really happening to stand as a response to questions about Trump's responsibility to help stop post-election hate crimes does all viewers a disservice.
Before interview footage even rolled, here's how she introduced the segment:
What we discovered in Mr. Trump's first television interview as president-elect was that some of his signature issues at the heart of his campaign were not meant to be taken literally, but as opening bids for negotiation.
No. Donald Trump swore all along that he was exactly who he said he was. If he seriously intends to be a president for all Americans, he'll have to answer some very difficult questions about his conduct in the past, and about what he plans to do differently (if anything) as he turns to the task of governing. Unfortunately, on Sunday Stahl didn't ask any of them.
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How to Lock a Mortgage Rate for a Good Deal
By Dale Robyn SiegelBankrate.com
Mortgage rates fluctuate daily, making it hard to pinpoint the perfect moment to lock. To simplify the mortgage rate-lock decision, keep these things in mind:
It's all in the timing.
It's best to compare a lineup of interest rates.
Mortgage rate lock
A guarantee that the lender will deliver a specific combination of interest rate and points if the mortgage closes by a specified date. A point is a fee or rebate equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. Frequently, rate locks last for 30, 45 or 60 days, but they can be shorter or longer. A rate lock protects the borrower from rate fluctuations during the lock period.
It's all in the timing
When locking a mortgage rate, don't concentrate on the media frenzy or cocktail conversations on whose rate is lower. Focus on the estimated closing date, and time your rate lock with that.
To begin, find out when your loan is expected to close and work backward to determine when to lock the rate. If you think you need 45 days to close your loan, find out what the interest rate would be if you locked it for a 60-day period.
The longer the lock period, the more the loan will cost you. Lenders do not know what the interest rates will be in the near future; they hedge the risk by offering higher rates or charging fees for longer lock periods.
Find the optimum combo
Look for the sweet spot when pricing out a rate lock. The sweet spot is the combination of interest rate, term and cost you need to achieve that optimum deal. Most lenders won't lock you for less than 30 days unless you're ready to close and often offer the same rate for a 15- and 45-day period. Ask about the rate for several lock periods: 15, 21, 30, 45 or 60 days. Anything longer than 60 days gets pricey, so it might be smarter to wait until you get nearer to the closing and check again.
Watch, then act
If you feel that you have to keep your finger on the pulse of the market, Terry Connelly, an economic expert and dean emeritus at Golden Gate University in San Francisco, advises you to monitor one factor: "Watch the 10-year bond prices. As they move up, interest rates move down."
The key is to get your rate on a down day and lock for a term long enough to close the loan.
Grab it while you can. Here's an example: Brian Rubin was visiting Hershey Park with his family when he received an email from me, his mortgage loan officer. The Rubins were buying a four-bedroom, 2,200-square-foot home in Westchester County, New York, and the rates had just dropped. Rubin could lock in at 4.375 percent for 45 days and needed to give the OK. He did via email while strolling with his family. "I was happy with the rate and could now concentrate on other things that were keeping me up like packing, moving and school starting," he says.
If you cannot close by the end of the lock period, most lenders will extend the rate or allow you to relock, but be sure to know how your lender treats it. Learn the process and the costs.
Compare a lineup of interest rates
Inquire about a lineup of mortgage rates instead of zeroing in on just one. Lenders refer to the array of interest rates as buckets, and often there is disparity among rates depending on a bank's investors.
"Think of the lender buying buckets of money at a certain interest rate and then reselling the money to the consumer," says Lou Maldonado, an account executive at Plaza Home Mortgage's New York office. Lenders are able to obtain better pricing on certain rates and should pass it on to the consumer. Ask about a series of interest rates; what will it cost to get a 3.9, 4, 4.25 or 4.375 percent rate locked in for the same period?
Factor different levels of points
Paying discount points (one point equals 1 percent of the loan amount) might be worth it if you can get a lower rate. Divide the monthly savings into the cost to find how many months you need to recoup the expense. Compare the interest rates quoted at different prices, and you might be surprised that higher discount points, combined with a lower rate, could cost less overall.
Pick a rate that you can be happy with, and when it hits, lock the rate. The key is to be happy with the rate you were able to get and not look back.
Jennifer Lerner from Wilmington, Delaware, a second-time homebuyer, was waiting to lock one day. At the time, the rate was 4.25 percent, but her lender thought it could drop a little lower.
Is it really worth waiting for the possible drop? Jennifer waited a few days and then locked at a slightly higher rate: "We locked in at 4.375 and we are not looking back!" she says.
Copyright 2015, Bankrate Inc.


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Your body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole foods (especially those rich in fiber such as oatmeal and brown rice) than processed foods.
Protein has a high thermogenic effect: You burn about 30% of the calories the food contains during digestion (so a 300-calorie chicken breast requires about 90 calories to break it down).
Rich in calcium and vitamin D, these help preserve and build muscle mass—essential for maintaining a robust metabolism.
Drinking four cups of green tea a day helped people shed more than six pounds in eight weeks, theAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports. Credit EGCG, a compound in the brew that temporarily speeds metabolism after sipping it. To up your intake, keep a jug of iced tea in the fridge.
One cup packs 35% of your daily iron needs—good news, since up to 20% of us are iron deficient. When you lack a nutrient, your metabolism slows because the body's not getting what it needs to work efficiently, says Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, co-author of The Secret to Skinny.
Along with eating the right foods to help you to feel full and eat less, riding and eating in certain ways can also help to spur fat loss. To burn fat more efficiently on the bike, start a ride without much to eat prior and only eat small amounts throughout as needed. Only follow this advice for medium to low intensity rides, if you are going to go for an intense ride make sure to eat enough food (especially carbs) to fuel you through the ride.
Everyone knows the Golden Rule of weight loss: burn more calories than you consume. Most people also know that riding at lower intensity is when you do burn fat and when you ride at higher intensity is when you burn carbs. So most people believe that in order to lose fat cycling they need to ride at lower intensities; unfortunately, this is not the case. Do you remember the Golden Rule? Well, if you ride at higher intensities you will burn more calories, so at the end of the day you will end up burning more fat.
Losing fat off your body isn't easy and takes time, but with the proper know how you can start tackling your fat issues from the right angle. If you take the wrong approach, you're not going to have the results you're looking for.
Eat the right foods to feel full along with less carbohydrates on easy rides. And one thing to watch out for when you eat fat is not to combine it with simple carbohydrates and sugar as your body responds by converting these to fat on your body. These two combinations are not found in nature and release "feel-good" hormones in your body causing you to become addicted to them thus making it harder to get them out of your diet. Eat the right things and with will-power and sufficient riding your fat will burn away like you were eating something to get rid of it.
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