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Bribeocracy Update: the Quid Pro Quo status quo—Revolving Door
Posted by nickdupree – March 3, 2013
Bribeocracy Update Winter/Q1 2013
I want this blog to be a useful source of information you'll not get from TV or other web sites. You certainly don't hear about Medicaid issues like "aging out" of most in-home support at age 21, and how it impacts the ventilator-dependent population, on other blogs. You won't get in-depth coverage of Medicaid, how Medicaid is changing in the age of ObamaCare (eligibility is broadening under the "Medicaid expansion" without addressing anything else) and the policies that must change, on many other sites. But I also feel a responsibility to spotlight the disease, not just the symptoms, strike at the root causes, cover the corruption that prevents our government from listening to us, filling the gaps in our social safety net, improving services. The corrupto-sclerosis clogging the gears of the federal machine has not been this obvious, awful, and destructive to the people, in my lifetime. Corruption has made Congress and the executive branch so dysfunctional that we're seeing symptoms of unprecedented severity, like the oddly-named "sequestration."
Good government has disintegrated in the acid of dysfunctional, corrupt Washington. It's gotten SO BAD that "the sequester" is taking effect, meaning we can't even agree that laying off a generation of NIH scientists and breaking the back of American medical research is bad, that gutting Head Start and K-12 funding is bad, that yanking housing vouchers out from under 125,000 Americans, many of them people with disabilities, is bad. Americans with disabilities will need homeless shelters—oh wait, they're gutting funding for emergency shelters too, dumping an estimated 100,000 homeless people, who will end up on the sidewalks or end up suffering a traumatic displacement to other shelters, or more likely, emergency rooms (the standard dumping ground for populations our society hates and doesn't want to face or deal with). This will hit New York City at the worst possible moment; in January 2013, more than 50,000 people, on average, slept in our city's homeless shelters each night, a new record, easily surpassing past NYC averages, even those during the notorious The Warriors-looking NYC of the '70s and '80s. It's likely that, by putting vulnerable populations out onto the streets en masse, we'll create 21st century horror stories I can't even imagine right now. All this brought to you by "the sequester."
"Sequestration," again, is just a symptom. The root cause is the culture of corruption and dysfunction in Washington that runs deeper, and is more corrosive and paralyzing now, than it has been during any other era in my lifetime. I believe that we have to attack corruption, and, recognizing that Team Donkey and Team Elephant swim in the same corrupt pond, mercilessly expose bribery and the quid pro quo status quo to the sunlight wherever it lives. Under the tag Bribeocracy, I've been trying to shed light on corruption on this blog for years. Last month, I talked about the quid pro quo status quo within the executive branch, which I hope ya'll will understand is not okay; even if you give President Obama a pass for giving ambassador posts to top campaign contributors, I hope you won't let him off the hook for giving out cabinet positions in the same manner, to CEOs who were top donors.
Today, I'll talk about the "revolving door," the phenomenon of creatures of Washington rotating in and out of lobbying and powerful positions in the White House, executive branch agencies, Congress, and Congressional staffs. These are the Senators, Congressmen, and key staffers who purport to work for the public good, then exit public service but stay on Capitol Hill to cash in on the work they did under oath to serve their district. They use their contacts and knowledge to advantage monied interests.
Some high profile examples: Rep. Billy Tauzin of Louisiana's 3rd Congressional district, chair of the House committee that oversees prescription drugs during GWB's first term as president, negotiated the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug Bill—soon after known as Medicare Part D—on crazy-skewed terms in favor of the pharmaceutical conglomerates (not only were private pharmacies and citizens banned from importing affordable drugs from Canada, ever, Medicare is banned from negotiating bulk prices or paying anything below full sticker price for prescription drugs) and then turned around hardly two months later and quit Congress in order to take the helm at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the giant trade association he had essentially let craft Medicare Part D while chairman. It's one of the most brazen revolving door kickbacks the media has ever ignored. In Tauzin, Louisiana lost its most powerful voice in the House—seniority means how much clout and bargaining power your state and district has in the House—and the loss of voice, and betrayal, must've deeply stung his constituents; they might have felt like some unstoppable vixen took their man.
In my post Living in Zomerica, I mentioned that the so-called "Fiscal Cliff Bill," passed two hours into falling off the cliff (2 a.m. EST on New Year's Day, January 1, 2013) had egregious corporate welfare in it. Man, that thing was stuffed like a piñata with goodies for corporate campaign contributors. But beyond the eight industries receiving subsidies that I mentioned in my prior post, reports soon surfaced of a lucrative loophole for pharmaceutical company Amgen in the Fiscal Cliff Bill. The New York Times uncovered a sordid, almost unbelievably bizarre "revolving door" story that led to the kickback for Amgen. The loophole for Amgen was negotiated by a top aide for Sen. Orrin Hatch who previously worked as a health policy analyst for Amgen. The former chiefs of staff for both Sen. Max Baucus (D – Corrupt) and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R – Corrupt) came back to Capitol Hill as Amgen lobbyists and lobbied their recent ex-bosses; it's thought that notoriously bribable Senator Max Baucus slid the Amgen provision into the Fiscal Cliff Bill in the dark of night at the eleventh-hour, but it's clear that there's no daylight between Republicans and Democrats on this revolving door problem. They're both up to their elbows equally in this cesspool of corruption.
In this Bill Moyers interview, tiny Vermont's only representative in the House, Peter Welch, explains why he's fighting to get Amgen's "sweetheart deal" repealed.
A case like Rep. Tauzin's emerged recently. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, about two weeks after being sworn in to the 113th Congress for her tenth term, announced her resignation January 22, 2013 and took a job as CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. NRECA, where the last CEO was paid around $1.7 Million for a year, one of Washington's largest and most influential trade associations. Now, the 8th district in Missouri's "bootheel"—the poorest in Missouri, and one of the 10 poorest in the nation—has to foot the bill for a reported $1 million election on June 4th.
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association was the biggest single campaign contributor to both Jo Ann over the years, and to her husband Rep. Bill Emerson, who she inherited the Congressional seat from upon his death in 1996. Both Mr. and Mrs. Emerson were lobbyists in Washington prior to serving in the House of Representatives, and seem to be entirely creatures of Washington; neither were born in or near the impoverished rural district they swore to represent. Her ties to the district are much more tenuous than her husband's were—at least he was a Missourian—she's from Maryland, born and raised. So even though Jo Ann Emerson was Missouri's most senior member of Congress, so Missouri loses a lot of clout in the House upon her departure, but it's not the same as losing a Billy Tauzin, who's deeply connected to his district. I think that understanding a district is essential to representing it. When I met with my Rep. in Mobile, Jo Bonner (Alabama's 1st Congressional district, covering the entirety of Alabama's Coastal counties, that is to say, Mobile and environs) even though we're on the opposite sides of plenty of issues, since he comes from Mobile, we immediately have a shared culture, references, points of context, that make it easy for us to work together. Having that local connection is so very important!
The founding generation (the framers of the Constitution, founding fathers and mothers, and others of the spirit of '76) intended the House of Representatives to be a constantly improving and updating body of the most knowledgable and wise representatives of the districts, to assess the realities on the ground, the results of the American experiment, and respond when adjustments are necessary. I know that because of bribeocracy supplanting democracy, we can't expect good government to return in 2013, but definitely we can do better than the blatant abuse of people like Tauzin and Emerson using, then losing Congressional districts, cashing in on seniority.
Details of the sordid, weird, revolving Emerson in this CNN investigative report:
Worst revelations from the report:
Unintended consequences? Laws prohibiting members of Congress from becoming registered lobbyists for two years after leaving office have backfired, making people like Emerson even more valued hires; they can bribe and influence on Capitol Hill for two whole years without any of the regulations or limitations registered lobbyists are subject to under current law. Monied interests are gaining from the two year waiting period purportedly designed to shut the revolting door.
Jo Ann Emerson isn't alone in leaving the House as the 113th Congress begins, she is one of five outgoing members—four Republicans and one Democrat—to abandon their constituents in favor of "influence industry" jobs.
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Targeted - Individualized treatment for non–small cell lung cancer with precision cancer medicines is the new standard
The statistics may be familiar: lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States. Lung cancer kills more people than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer combined.1
The past few years, however, have brought some exciting new approaches to managing non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer, and it's become increasingly apparent that specific characteristics of the cancer can have a profound effect on the behavior of the cancer and its response to certain treatments. These characteristics include not only the particular type of cell involved but also the genetic makeup of the cancer.
The ALK Gene and Xalkori
The targeted drug Xalkori® (crizotinib) hit the headlines in 2010. The drug benefits a relatively small subset of patients with NSCLC, but for these patients the response rates have been impressive.
Up to 7 percent of non–small cell lung cancers have an abnormal version of the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene. These ALK abnormalities are most common among non-smokers and contribute to the growth of cancer cells.
Xalkori targets the protein produced by the abnormal ALK gene. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2010 reported that among patients with advanced, ALK-positive NSCLC, more than half experienced tumor shrinkage after treatment with Xalkori.2 The accumulating evidence was enough to convince the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve the drug in August 2011 for the treatment of advanced NSCLC that tests positive for the ALK gene abnormality. Xalkori was approved under the FDA's accelerated approval program. This program allows patients early access to promising drugs, but the company that produces the drug will need to conduct additional studies to confirm a benefit.
More recently, researchers evaluated overall survival in NSCLC patients who participated in one of the Xalkori clinical trials.3 Overall survival was longer in the study participants (all of whom had been treated with Xalkori) than in a comparison group of ALK-positive patients who had not been treated with Xalkori.
A companion diagnostic test was approved at the same time as Xalkori. The test identifies ALK abnormalities in a sample of tumor tissue and provides information about which patients are candidates for Xalkori. Patients who test negative and learn that they are not candidates for Xalkori can choose other treatments that are more likely to be effective for their particular cancer. Use of the ALK test may not be necessary for all patients, however. Some NSCLC patients (such as those with squamous cell NSCLC) are unlikely to have an ALK abnormality and may not need to be tested.
EGFR Gene Mutations
EGFR—which stands for epidermal growth factor receptor—contributes to the growth of several types of cancer. Drugs that block the activity of EGFR can slow cancer growth. EGFR-targeted drugs that have been shown to benefit selected patients with NSCLC are Tarceva® (erlotinib) and Iressa® (gefitinib). These drugs belong to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). The drugs enter the cell and interfere with EGFR from within.
Tarceva is currently approved for the treatment of advanced NSCLC after initial treatment has failed or as maintenance therapy after chemotherapy. Iressa is restricted in the United States, available only to patients who have previously shown a response to the drug.
Although these drugs are not currently approved for the initial treatment of NSCLC, studies in newly diagnosed patients suggest that mutations in the EGFR gene improve the cancer's responsiveness to Tarceva and Iressa. Among people with NSCLC, EGFR mutations are most common in people of Asian ethnicity, women, never-smokers, and those with a type of lung cancer known as adenocarcinoma. Among US patients with adenocarcinoma of the lung, approximately 15 percent have an EGFR mutation.4
A study known as IPASS illustrates how treatment response can vary by EGFR mutation status. The study, conducted in East Asia, enrolled patients with advanced adenocarcinoma of the lung.5 Study participants were treated with either Iressa or combination chemotherapy. Among patients with an EGFR mutation, Iressa delayed cancer progression to a greater extent than chemotherapy. In contrast, among people without an EGFR mutation, Iressa resulted in worse outcomes than chemotherapy.
In response to the accumulating data, the American Society of Clinical Oncology released a statement in April 2011 about the importance of EGFR mutation testing when considering Tarceva or Iressa for the initial treatment of NSCLC.4 The results of the test can provide information about whether chemotherapy is likely to be the most effective first approach or whether an EGFR-targeted TKI is an option. For patients who are candidates for Tarceva or Iressa, these drugs appear to be both more effective and better tolerated than combination chemotherapy.
Testing for EGFR mutations may not be recommended for all patients with NSCLC. As is the case for ALK gene abnormalities, some groups of patients—such as those with squamous cell NSCLC—are less likely than others to have an EGFR mutation.6
What about Lung Cancer Screening?
For diseases such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer, early detection through the screening of asymptomatic individuals has contributed to decreased rates of death from these cancers. Understandably, there has also been a great deal of interest in whether lung cancer screening with tests such as chest X-rays or computed tomography (CT) scans could reduce lung cancer mortality.
Results from two large lung cancer screening trials were published in 2011. The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) compared low-dose CT with chest X-ray among more than 53,000 current and former heavy smokers.7 There were 20 percent fewer lung cancer deaths among people screened with CT than among those screened with chest X-ray, suggesting that low-dose CT screening can reduce lung cancer mortality among people at high risk of the disease. The Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial compared screening with annual chest X-rays with no screening. The numbers of lung cancer deaths in the two groups were similar, suggesting that chest X-rays are not effective for lung cancer screening.8
Although the results of the NLST were promising, groups such as the American Cancer Society have not yet made official recommendations about CT screening for lung cancer. The results from this and other trials will need to be closely reviewed to determine how often and for whom screening may be appropriate. Identifying the optimal screening strategy—as well as the groups of people most likely to benefit—is important because screening does carry some risks. False-positive test results, for example, can lead to unnecessary additional workup.
Prevention Is Still Key
In spite of important progress in the treatment of lung cancer, outcomes remain poor for many patients. This highlights the key role that prevention must play in this disease. Although lung cancer does occur in people who have never smoked, avoidance of tobacco smoke is the best thing we can do to reduce our risk. And if you currently smoke, it's not too late to quit. Smoking cessation reduces your risk of developing lung cancer.
Finally, consider testing your home for radon, a radioactive gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and water. In the United States, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer overall.9 Do-it-yourself radon test kits are available at many hardware stores, and testing can also be performed by a professional. If the test identifies high radon levels, steps to reduce radon include increasing ventilation under floors and sealing gaps and cracks in floors.
1.Cancer Facts & Figures 2011. American Cancer Society website. Available at: http://www.cancer.org/Research/CancerFactsFigures/CancerFactsFigures/cancer-facts-figures-2011. Accessed January 11, 2012.
2.Kwak EL, Bang Y-J, Camidge DR, et al. Anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibition in non–small cell lung cancer. New England Journal of Medicine. 2010;363:1693-703.
3.Shaw AT, Yeap BY, Solomon BJ, et al. Effect of crizotinib on overall survival in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer harbouring ALK gene rearrangement: a retrospective analysis. Lancet Oncology. 2011;12:1004-12.
4.Keedy VL, Temin S, Somerfield MR, et al. American Society of Clinical Oncology provisional clinical opinion: epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation testing for patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer considering first-line EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011;29(15):2121-27.
5.Fukuoka M, Wu Y-L, Thongprasert S, et al. Biomarker analysis and final overall survival results from a phase III, randomized, open-label, first-line study of gefitinib versus carboplatin/paclitaxel in clinically selected patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer in Asia (IPASS). Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2011; 29(21):2866-74.
6.Marchetti A, Martella C, Felicioni L, et al. EGFR mutations in non–small cell lung cancer: analysis of a large series of cases and development of a rapid and sensitive method for diagnostic screening with potential implications for pharmacologic treatment. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2005;23(4):857-65.
7.The National Lung Screening Trial Research Team. Reduced lung-cancer mortality with low-dose computed tomographic screening. New England Journal of Medicine. 2011;365(5):395-409.
8.Oken MM, Hocking WG, Kvale PA, et al. Screening by chest radiograph and lung cancer mortality. the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) randomized trial. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2011;306(17):1865-73.
9.Radon Health Risks. US Environmental Protection Agency website. Available at: http://www.epa.gov/radon/healthrisks.html. Accessed January 11, 2012.
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Brian Kelly refuses to tip Notre Dame's hand amid QB rumors
Brandon Wimbush will play. Ian Book will play. That much is clear, and it is not a change from the season's first three weeks.
Which will start? Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly would not divulge that Thursday, though that was probably more an inclination to stick to inane modern coaching standards than it was actual indecision.
"We need them both to win," Kelly said of his quarterbacks. "They are both ready."
The questions arose out of speculation from national media personalities the Irish may turn to the backup Book more at Wake Forest, if not even start the junior. Book has seen less than a handful of snaps in each game thus far this season, usually within yards of the goal line.
Notre Dame turned to Book in those spots as they fit his aptitude in read-option packages beginning under center. That does not mean Book was not ready to play no matter the field position.
"He was prepared to play anywhere," Kelly said. "That's just where he played in those games."
Once asked, there was no situation in which Kelly was going to say more than that. Given the Irish have already made it a point to include Book in each game plan, downgrading that status to insist Wimbush is the starter would serve no function but internal confusion. If Book's role is going to increase, then Kelly gains nothing by warning the Demon Deacons.
RELATED READING: Things To Learn — Will Notre Dame's offense show up on its first road trip?
He did make one unexpected acknowledgement, though. Throughout Kelly's tenure, the backup quarterback has taken about 40 percent of the reps in practice. That was true with Book during the preseason, but the ratio has apparently since skewed.
"They've been pretty close," Kelly said. "… This has been pretty close to 50/50. We've been managing it that way."
The one quarterback not in the mix is freshman Phil Jurkovec, working primarily with the scout team. Kelly would like to get Jurkovec some playing time in line with the new NCAA rule allowing up to four games of action without jeopardizing a year of eligibility. Any playing time for Jurkovec would come in the specific scenario of a blowout, naturally.
"If we got an opportunity, we would love to get him some playing time, as well," Kelly said. "We've been in some close, hard-fought games.
"… It's hard when you're running someone else's offense each week. We bring him up [to practice with the offense] and he's working off a card. What we like most about him is his leadership presence, just the way he handles himself, but I couldn't really tell you whether he could go in there and run the offense. He hasn't had that much work."
Other freshmen are on the verge of contributing in competitive moments, some perhaps not in more than four games. Kelly noted cornerback Tariq Bracy and linebacker Shayne Simon, having appeared in three games and the latter two contests, respectively, as well as cornerback Noah Boykin and receiver Joe Wilkins, neither of which has taken the field yet.
"There's probably half a dozen guys that we're seeing that, 'Hey, we're probably going to see two or three or maybe four games on some of these guys,'" Kelly said. "I don't want to say this in a negative way, there's a list that are moving from suspects to prospects relative to playing time now."
Freshman receiver Braden Lenzy is not among that grouping at the current moment as he recovers from a concussion, per Kelly. Lenzy was not in uniform last weekend and will not travel to Wake Forest.
ON NOTRE DAME'S NICKEL BACK PACKAGES
Against the Deacons and junior receiver Greg Dortch, the Irish will rely on sets with more defensive backs than the usual base will. Without senior Shaun Crawford (torn ACL), Notre Dame lacks an established nickel back. The luxury of junior cornerback Donte Vaughn allows star junior cornerback Julian Love to spend more time across from the slot and therefore probably Dortch.
"Julian has that flexibility to move inside," Kelly said. "We taught him the nickel, (he) had known it. It puts three veteran players on the field for us [at cornerback]."
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ON DARNELL EWELL
The sophomore defensive tackle shall now be described as a sophomore offensive guard.
"We felt as we looked at the depth of certain positions, that was an area that we had some issues," Kelly said. "We felt like in particular this year he could make some strides there.
"He has. He's really strong. He uses his lower body very well. He can move people off the point. Early indications are that might be a good fit for him."
At guard, Bars is in the mix with sophomores Dillan Gibbons and Josh Lugg and freshman John Dirksen.


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Have you ever laid around in bed and wished that the freight train noise next to you would stop? This occurs in far too many households for you to be alone in this problem. For the vast majority of people there is nothing worse than sleeping with a snoring spouse. However, it is a reality that does occur.
What happens when you're sleep deprived? Nothing good.
The other side of the problem finds people who are unable to sleep because they themselves snore. Working to reduce this problem is critical and should be a top priority so that everyone in the house can sleep much better.
One of the biggest home remedies that is passed along the most is the advice of having the serial snorer sleep on their side. For some people this is easy to do, however for anyone who is in a habit of sleeping on their stomach or even their back it can be a bit more difficult.
There are some attachments and bumpers that you can buy though which will help to ensure you remain on your side. Though there are also some cheaper alternatives such as piling up books, cushions and other materials to help discourage you from sleeping in a position other than on your side.
If you find that sleeping on your side is either completely uncomfortable for you or you are not getting the desired results it is time to move along to another common solution.
This involves cutting out all meals and also alcoholic beverages for several hours before bed. Many people who take sleeping medication also experience increase risk of snoring as well. This is not always something that can be avoided, particularly if you require the medication in order to obtain any sleep at all. However, it is possible to talk to your doctor to see if there is a different medication that you can try which might reduce the snoring problem.
Sadly, obesity is another major factor for snoring. While it may seem as though it is merely as excuse to pick on someone who has a weight problem it is a proven fact that additional weight can cause the air pipes to shrink slightly due to the increase of fat in the neck area. Losing a bit of weight can help to remove the pressure on the air pipes and often significantly decrease the amount of snoring that you experience.
This is also great for helping you to get into shape, and lower the risk of snoring excessively. Starting to lose weight slowly will be the best bet though, in order to ensure that you are losing the fat and reducing the skin in your neck area evenly.
Most people are well aware that serious snoring will involve treatment from a doctor. Taking some time to find a home remedy for snoring will not only help you get a much better night's sleep but it will help you to ensure that everyone else in your house can sleep much better as well.
Ignoring a snoring problem will not only cause you more difficulties sleeping than necessary but it will also substantially reduce the quality of the sleep that you are able to receive. Getting a grip on some great sleep will provide you with ample energy, while avoiding seeking help for snoring can find you suffering from exhaustion and even fatigue.


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Q: Passing multiple parametes in Where-In SQL- Oracle I am trying to write a query passing three variables together:-
select
a,b,c,*
from table1 where
(a,b,c) in (('1','2','3'),('4','5','6'));

This gives me results when none of the values are null.
However when I try to pass atleast one of them as null/blank it gives me invalid relational operator error:-
select
a,b,c,*
from table1 where
(a,b,c) in (('1','2',null),('4','5',''));

  [Error Code: 920, SQL State: 42000]  ORA-00920: invalid relational operator

Could you please help me with a workaround to handle this?
I can use union of three different queries but that is error prone with huge data to query.
Thanks,

A: That's because you giving it options to only pull non-null values, try something like this
select
a,b,c,*
from table1 where
(a in ('1', '4')) or (b in ('2','5')) or (c in ('3','6'));

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I know, the question you want to ask is 'why would a personal trainer need a personal trainer?'. Well you lucky people, I'm about to tell you!
Since I qualified as a personal trainer just over 2 years ago I've had quite a few different focuses for my training including working towards my first 10k, triathlon training, boxing and bodybuilding. When I have something to focus on and someone to be accountable to, my sense of purpose is increased and my brain feels happier.
My focus at the moment is getting my cardiovascular fitness back to the point where I can start a 4 month triathlon training programme. The problem is that I'm not a fan of cardio. Also, having never thought about it before, my lack of mobility and flexibility is making itself known through a series of niggles in my knees, ankles and back.
I decided it was time to get serious about my body, health and training and for me that means that I need to be accountable to someone. That someone is Stu at Fieldworks Gym in Hackney. I went to one of his strength and conditioning classes and was really impressed by his straightforward coaching, no-nonsense approach and his focus on kettle bells, mobility and core strength.
We've had a couple of sessions so far and I'm loving how we're waking up muscles that haven't worked in a long time (if ever – I'm looking at you posterior chain). I can't wait to see where I am in another few weeks!
I can make all of the excuses in the world to myself about why I couldn't go for that run (trainers were tied wrong), why I couldn't go swimming (my legs were stubbly) or why I couldn't possibly do a circuits workout (Tuesday is a bad day for circuit training) but when there's someone checking in with you each week about whether you've actually done what's on your plan then it's not so easy to wriggle out of it.
As in, I'm not it. No one will ever know everything and as a trainer I still have a lot to learn. That includes learning about my own body and what I need to do to keep it healthy and strong for everyday life.
Have you ever tried to evaluate your own technique and movement? It's tough, especially when you're the one doing the movements and you can't watch yourself easily. Having someone who is watching your every move and giving you clear pointers on technique is invaluable.
Have you hired a personal trainer? What were your reasons for hiring them?


Experiments have shown how the Calming Charms can calm the nerves or refocus the mind by rubbing it with your fingers. Or you may simply put it in your pocket and let it generate plasma flowing into your body wherever the body should need it. The Calming Charms are a more advanced version of the worry stone concept, often used in other cultures. But they do much more.
The Charms are made of a plasma emitter, enhanced by a crystalline substrate, that are broadcast by the Harmonetic™ Eye design that will create resonance with your body.


Is there a comtability list for HDD which can be used without problems for the ND2901?
Also I want to know if I can format an external usb hdd with exfat with the ND2901?
We recommend you to use WD HDD for ND2901.
and not recommend to use Samsung and Seagate HDD.
ND2901 supports formatting an external HDD to exFAT.


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Gummibär's Wacky and Wild Videos are Now Available on Amazon Prime Video!
November 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm / by gummybearintl
Gummibär, the animated singing and dancing gummy bear character, now has content available to stream on Amazon Prime Video! The character's silly and zany antics will now be available for Amazon Prime users to access Gummibär's most popular content without leaving the app.
Amazon Prime Users will be able to stream "I Am Your Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)" (http://bit.ly/GUMMYBEARSONGAMZ), "Happy Birthday To You" (http://bit.ly/HAPPYBIRTHDAYAMZ), "Monster Mash" (http://bit.ly/MONSTERMASHAMZ), "Woof! There It Is" (http://bit.ly/WOOFTHEREITISAMZ), "I Want Candy" (http://bit.ly/IWANTCANDYAMZ), "Kikiriki"(http://bit.ly/KIKIRIKIAMZ), "Gummy Twist" (http://bit.ly/GUMMYTWISTAMZ), and "The Gummy Bear Song (Halloween Special)" (http://bit.ly/GBSHALLOWEENAMZ) on the platform, with more Gummibär videos to be uploaded in the coming months. Users will also be able to rent or purchase the videos regardless of Prime Membership.
Gummibär's hilarious and well-loved videos, which have been viewed several million times on YouTube, are the newest additions of the character's content and merchandise that is available to stream or purchase on Amazon. The character's music can be found on the platform to purchase digitally and physically, as well as stream for Amazon Prime Users. Additionally, Gummibär Official character branded merchandise, from Gummibär-themed party supplies to plush toys, are available to purchase from The Gummibär Shop's Official Amazon Store (http://bit.ly/TheGummyBearShopAMZ).
About Gummibär:
A lovable green gummy bear character, Gummibär is most commonly known for his fun and whimsical music including the international hit single "I Am A Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)". He has released three music albums, an EP of Christmas songs, numerous streaming singles, and two DVDs, including a feature length animated Christmas special. He sings in more than 40 different languages and has received multiple gold and platinum sales awards in various countries. He has his own animated series, Gummibär And Friends: The Gummy Bear Show, which is now in its second season, and a large catalog of animated videos which can be found on The Official Gummibär YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/gummybearintl
About Gummybear International:
Gummybear International is a content creation company that is actively engaged in music and video production. They distribute, market, and sell their content in various forms through multiple international outlets. Their brands are licensed by mobile app and video game developers as well as clothing, toy, consumer product, and food manufacturers. The company is headquartered in northern New Jersey. For more information, visit the company websites at http://www.gummybearinternational.com and http://www.thegummybear.com
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Gummybear International Inc. is the corporate parent of animated character Gummibär, everyone's favorite singing and dancing animated gummy bear. The character was created in 2006, and due to the success of several viral videos which spread by word of mouth alone, has since gone on to become the most watched animated character on the internet with over 12 billion views on YouTube alone!


New Tipjar! This episode comes to us via a generous donation from @benpocalypse. The topic, Bad Jobs We've Had. We've had some pretty bad jobs. At least, Bryan has. Enjoy! Like these episode? Shoot us a buck or two on Venmo (@citythatbreeds) – or Paypal! (paypal.me/citythatbreeds).


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How to Identify Truly Green Products
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Don't fall for seductive marketing. Know what labels actually mean.
Buying eco-friendly products has never been more popular, but unfortunately many shoppers don't always get what they think. Brands have become wise to the fact that shoppers are susceptible to certain colors, buzz words, and claims, without understanding what they mean, and they use these to their advantage. Shoppers, meanwhile, often fail to educate themselves about ingredients and key phrases, making it easy for them to be duped by manufacturers.
Writing for Earther, Ian Graber-Stiehl cites a Consumer Reports survey that found 68 percent of people think that a 'natural' label on meat means it has been raised with no artificial growth hormones, while 60 percent thinks it means GMO-free, "despite the fact that FDA guidelines for 'natural' are right now virtually meaningless." 'Organic' is often misinterpreted as 'free-range' and thought to mean that no chemicals are allowed, which isn't true:
"While companies have to earn the iconic green and white label through avoiding many synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, plenty of compounds are approved for use on organic produce, including copper compounds, hydrogen peroxide, soaps, and pyrethrins."
A 2014 survey of Millennials found that 30 percent of this demographic group perceives products as more sustainable if they feature green-colored packaging, and 48 percent are swayed by nature imagery. This goes to show that people aren't thinking enough about the contents, their backstory, and the packaging itself; they're relying on what the brand chooses to reveal.
As a green lifestyle writer, I think a lot about these things when shopping. At times I experience 'analysis paralysis' because I feel like I know too much about too many things. When faced with decisions about the best product to buy, I often have to weigh options according to priority. Very few items tick all the boxes, but running through a mental checklist helps me to make the optimal decision in any situation. Here's how I figure out what to buy.
1. What's in it?
If I'm buying food, cosmetics, and household cleaning products, the ingredient list is my first focus. It reveals the chemicals that I'll be applying to my body, to my kids, and spraying throughout the house, and this matters a lot. At first glance, shorter is better when buying skincare and food, but specific ingredients matter too. Anything with palm oil (and all its sneaky names), I avoid religiously. Then I consult lists such as Gill Deacon's handy Wallet Card (printable here) for toxins to avoid and the EWG Skin Deep database if I don't recognize a name.
2. How is it packaged?
Packaging is important. A few weeks ago I was in a convenience store that had conventional powdered laundry detergent in a paper box and eco-friendly liquid detergent in a plastic jug. I ended up choosing the paper box, because I couldn't stand the idea of bringing home a plastic jug; I figured the long-term effects of that jug on the environment would be worse than the effects of the ingredients from the powdered detergent. (Usually I avoid this by buying powdered natural detergent in a paper bag.)
I prioritize glass, metal, and paper packaging, as these can be more easily recycled, reused, or biodegraded, and I look for less packaging, choosing unbagged products whenever possible. My pet peeve is when packaging is labeled enthusiastically as 'fully recyclable' but does not contain any recycled material itself; to me, that screams a double standard on the company's part.
Location matters, both in terms of where an item was produced and where I'm buying it. If I have the choice between overseas or domestic production, I choose domestic. I try to buy products from independent stores, as opposed to huge corporate-owned chains, especially those I can access without a car. When it comes to food, I strive to shorten the supply chain as much as possible, ordering products directly from local farmers, shopping at markets, picking and freezing/preserving fruit in summer.
4. Certifications and logos
Many products are polka-dotted with logos indicating third-party certification schemes that 'verify' a brand's eco-friendly or health claims. These cannot be trusted without knowing their source. Consumer Reports' Greener Choices initiative can be helpful with this, breaking down specific terms like 'cage-free', 'pasture-raised', 'non-GMO', and 'fair trade', and explaining whether these mean what they say. It's a good idea to know which certifying bodies are more reputable than others -- for example, Fairtrade International, Rainforest Alliance (for rainforest-sourced products and tourism), Leaping Bunny (no animal testing), and GOTS (for fabric).
5. The greenest thing is the one you don't buy.
Certain purchases, like food and clothing, are a necessity for life. But many others are not, and simply fuel the rampant consumerism that is responsible for so much resource consumption and creation of waste. Better than any fancy label is choosing to leave an unnecessary product on the shelf and doing without. It sends a subtle message to the manufacturer, keeps money in your pocket, and slows the accumulation of clutter and eventual landfill waste.
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Photo by: KHOU
Matt Keyser is a digital reporter for KHOU.com.
TEAM-BIOS
Matt Keyser
Author: KHOU Staff
Published: 3:41 PM CDT August 28, 2018
Updated: 3:50 PM CDT August 28, 2018
Matt Keyser is a digital reporter with KHOU-TV/KHOU.com who's passionate about longform storytelling.
Matt joined KHOU in September 2014 as a digital content producer before shifting to a digital reporter role in September 2016. Matt's stories have focused on featuring people in the community (How Mattress Mack became Houston's hometown hero), investigating why adults continue to forget children in hot cars (Forgotten Children), and spotlighting people and communities needing help after Hurricane Harvey (He's 90, she's 71, and Hurricane Harvey destroyed everything they own; When the floodwaters recede).
In 2018, Matt and the KHOU Iris Team were awarded the prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Journalism Award for "Transparency," a four-month investigation into the Houston Police Department's body-camera program that uncovered a lack of transparency and accountability.
Prior to joining KHOU, Matt worked in newspapers at The Dallas Morning News and The Brenham Banner-Press. Matt also started a Houston-based golf magazine, Ace In The Cup, in 2013 that lasted all of one issue. He began writing in second grade and pursued a journalism career at the North Lake College student newspaper, The News-Register, in North Texas in 2007.
When Matt isn't writing, you can find him spending time with his wife, daughter and two dogs (the best time); hacking it around on a golf course (the most frustrating time); or spending time grilling and winding down on his patio during the evenings (the most relaxing time).
Follow Matt on Facebook and Twitter or email story ideas to mkeyser@khou.com.


Within the hierarchy of fishing craft, kayaks are extremely economical, easy to transport and store, and afford access to virtually any waters, including those unreachable by bigger boats. These are the primary reasons why kayak fishing's popularity continues to explode. But the kayak-fishing revolution has been further fueled by manufacturers who have given anglers everything they need to make these small, human-powered vessels function with the fish-catching performance of the bigger boats many anglers are accustomed to. Today's fishing kayaks are purpose engineered to maximize fishability, and are supported by a full range of aftermarket angling accessories—including the latest sonar and GPS technologies.
Raymarine makes the electronics that help anglers get to the fish quickly and catch more once they're there—no matter what type of boat they're fishing from.
Technologies like RealVisionTM 3D, ultra-high-frequency HyperVisionTM sonar and Fishing Hot Spots mapping are invaluable assets to kayak anglers, which is why Raymarine's Dragonfly, Axiom multifunction displays and new Element sonar/GPS units are the electronics of choice on so many of today's recreational and competition fishing kayaks, including those of World Champion, James McBeath.
Menomonee Falls, Wisc. (February 20, 2019)-- Building on their commitment to meaningful innovation, Blue Sea Systems is proud to announce the release of the Terminal Mount Battery Disconnect Switch.
The compact design mounts directly to the battery terminal and can be contained within the battery box for easy access. In addition, it has an IP 54 water resistant splash rating so it can also be used on battery boxes positioned outside on the trailer tongue.
The battery mount switch is available in two versions: Post mount and Stud mount. The post mount is built with a clamp design and mounts directly to the negative battery post. The stud mount is built with a 3/8" mounting hole for either positive or negative terminal stud mounting. The Stud mount includes two insulating boots. They both have a tin-plated brass bus for increased conductivity and corrosion resistance. They are ignition protected and safe to install in gasoline engine compartments.
MIAMI (February 14, 2019)– Mercury Racing has expanded its MAX5 propeller family by adding 15.25-inch-diameter offerings of the base model and the all-new MAX5 ST.
The Mercury Racing MAX5 propeller, developed and handcrafted by Mercury Racing Propeller artisans, is designed for single and multiple-engine applications, including the 400R outboard and 600 SCi sterndrive. The Lab Finished MAX5 provides a measurable reduction in propeller slip (up to 12 percent). In fact, the MAX5 prop is so efficient builders are finding they can run it higher to take full advantage of engines fitted with the race-proven Sport Master gearcase.
Bigger is Better New 15.25-inch-diameter models offer 3-4 percent reduction in slip compared to the 15.00-inch models on select outboard and sterndrive applications that benefit from elevated transom heights. Half-inch pitch offerings enable engines to be dialed-in to their maximum rpm operating range for enhanced throttle response, optimized cruise fuel efficiency and optimal top speed.
MAX5 ST The new Mercury Racing MAX5 ST propeller is designed for the 4.6L V8 300R FourStroke outboard with Sport Master gearcase. The shortened exhaust barrel enhances the performance of single-engine bass boats and twin-engine catamarans by keeping the stern planted for a confidence-inspired ride, while the large 15.25-inch-diameter prop stays hooked up at extreme engine heights.
Visit MercuryRacing.com/propellers to view The Artisans – a video on the hand craftsmanship that goes into every Mercury Racing propeller.
About Mercury Racing:Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of highperformance marine propulsion systems for discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling power boating experience on the water. Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories. Mercury Racing also produces crate engines for the automotive aftermarket industry. Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world's leading manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment and billiards.
Glenwood, AL – Principals for the Pursuit Channel and the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada-based WILD Television Network (WILD TV) have announced the formation of a strategic alliance to better serve their audiences. The new alliance will offer unique crossover efficiencies and increased target penetration for the hunt-fish-shoot manufacturing community serving the United States, Canada and several key European markets.
Pursuit Channel and what will become the re-branded "WILD Pursuit" network in Canada combine for 25 years of international broadcasting acumen serving tens of millions of households. WILD launched in 2004. Pursuit is entering its 11th season as a leading distributor of exceptional, Nielsen-measured, independently driven outdoor content.
The announcement follows a record-setting pace for Pursuit Channel, which adds a treasure-trove of new shows in 2019, including Bassmasters content. "We are thrilled to be able to air The Bassmasters on Pursuit Channel, which has an unmatched track record of growth among the audiences our anglers and sponsors most want to reach," heralded Bruce Akin, B.A.S.S. CEO.
alliance, creating WILD Pursuit to serve Canada, precedes more big news from Pursuit Channel during next week's 2019 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV (booth #10735, Level 2), and preceding it.
Pursuit Channel, a categorical leader in HD home delivery, is active nationally via DIRECTV HD, AT&T HD, DISH Network, Fios by Verizon HD and Centurylink Prism HD, Cox Communication and the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC). Since subscribing to Nielsen for its reporting in January 2018, Pursuit added 4 million households. Additionally, PursuitUp provides free viewing for hundreds of episodes through ROKU, Amazon Fire TV, iPhone and Androids.
MOOSE Media, www.moosemedia.com, represents producer time-buy schedules, network advertising campaigns and many marketing functions for the Pursuit Channel.


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Oliver James' first degree was in Social Anthropology at Cambridge University, which he followed by training as a child clinical psychologist at Nottingham University. Previously, he was Research Fellow at Brunel University's Institute of Organization and Social Studies. He worked as a clinical psychologist in the Cassel Hospital for six years before becoming an author, journalist, TV producer, radio broadcaster and television presenter.
He is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Occupational Psychologist, registered with the British Psychological Society, and registered as a pscyhotherapist with the John Bowlby Centre.
He has an honorary doctorate from Staffordshire University (2009). He acted as an adviser to Jack Straw during his time at the Home Office (1997-2001). In 2006 he was a member of the Conservative Party's Well-Being Sub-Group, part of its Quality of Life Commission. He was also a founder member of Richard Layard's Happiness Forum which was the key driver of both the Labour and Tory party's adoption of well-being as a measure in evaluation of Gross Domestic Product.
He is the author of a number of bestselling books, including They F*** You Up, Affluenza and Office Politics.
As a result of his books and his work in the media, he has conducted hundreds of consultations with parents, as well as troubled adults. Between 2004-6 he presented a television series on ITV's This Morning programme, resulting in the development of his self-help method for parents, Love Bombing. This method is designed to help parents alter the attachment status of their children.
The Limbus Critical Psychotherapy Conference
Challenging the Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies:
The Overselling of CBT's Evidence Base
Happiness, CBT & Apple Pie:
Hard Selling From The Clinical Psychology Salesmen
The pitch for IAPT to Gordon Brown from Richard Layard (briefed by David Clark) was that CBT was the only reliable therapy based on hard evidence, a therapy that could spread happiness in just six sessions, one that could convert the depressed long-term unemployed into Tesco shelf-stackers with smiles on their face, saving billions. Depressed New Labour grandees, like Alastair Campbell, reinforced the message.
The salesmen omitted to mention two simple facts: that after 18 months, there is no difference between people who have had CBT and controls; whereas clients who have had long-term psychodynamic therapies, which explore the childhood roots of problems, are proven to achieve long-term change in their emotional states. All CBT does it to produce a temporary shift in the story people tell themselves. Like the rhetoric of politicians in speaking to voters, reality soon reasserts itself. It is not hyperbolic to call it a disgrace that the clinical psychologists have managed to persuade NICE and the insurance companies to buy into their rhetoric, selling the public short in terms of the therapies available to them: neither the NHS nor those on private health insurance can access therapies which explore the childhood and social roots of their distress.
For further information please contact: Farhad Dalal, Limbus, 1 The Plains, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5DR; Tel: 0778 222 0385
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Heathers: The Musical — a Night of Music, Mystery, and Murder
October 4, 2018 July 7, 2019
The Hart House cast killed it with their first production of the 2018–19 season
Isabel Armiento ARTS EDITOR
Photo: Scott Gorman / HART HOUSE
Hart House's rendition of Heathers: The Musical is a dazzling blend of feel-good teen drama and high-octane thriller that leaves the audience reeling. While the musical lacks the movie's cool sultriness, injecting Heathers' edginess with a shot of Broadway adrenaline, the Hart House cast manages to lend the show tunes a raw, gritty power to complement the over-the-top musical theatre humour. For those seeking a night of pure feminine energy with a bit of murder sprinkled in, Heathers: The Musical is where you want to be.
Emma Sangalli, playing Veronica Sawyer, proves to be a powerhouse, carrying the show with her belting vibrato voice that can seemingly hit every conceivable note. Justan Myers, playing J.D., adds a much-needed dose of dangerous dreaminess, mixing suave with psychopath in a way that leaves the audience feeling vaguely worried about their attraction to the problematic character. Despite the leads' spellbinding performances, it is Mary Bowden who steals the show as '80s icon Heather Chandler, with her honeyed soprano voice, impossibly long legs, impeccable queen-bee smirk, and uncanny ability to cast evil in a glamourous light.
Heathers: The Musical buzzes with the thrill of femininity from the moment the Heathers strut onstage, the silhouettes of their colour-coordinated outfits dramatically cloaked in smoke. Between Heather Chandler's cutting one-liners responsible for her reputation of "mythic bitch" — "I'm like oxygen, I'm everywhere" — and Veronica's epic seduction of J.D. to the tune of "Dead Girl Walking" — the audience is blessed with a rare portrayal of a girl losing her virginity while remaining fiercely dominant — Heathers: The Musical will awaken your inner queen, albeit in a somewhat disturbing way. Though the show is heavy on high-intensity drama, there is also a dark humour that winds its way through the script. The audience whooped with laughter throughout songs such as "My Dead Gay Son," a strangely upbeat ditty that culminates in an ensemble of dancers dressed like the Village People, a waving rainbow flag, and a steamy makeout scene between the play's two biggest homophobes.
In addition to stellar singing and acting, the show's production value is truly impressive. The live band adds a haunting beauty to the music and sound-mixing under Jonathan Corkal's musical directing, and the choreography is effortlessly fabulous. The set is mesmerizing; a series of crisply made staircases in shades of bright purple and red frame the backdrop, a large screen that changes with the scene's tone. There is a frenzy of wildly changing fluorescent colours when Veronica has a self-revelatory moment, and a blue screen of static with video game-esque text that reads, "Game Over," during an especially nihilistic J.D. scene. If your mood this fall is something along the lines of, "Well, fuck me gently with a chainsaw," Hart House's Heathers: The Musical will be perfect for you.
Heathers: The Musical is playing at Hart House Theatre from September 21st to October 6th. Tickets are $15 for students and only $12 on Wednesday evenings.
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