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Group buying, also known as collective buying, offers products and services at significantly reduced prices on the condition that a minimum number of buyers would make the purchase. Origins of group buying can be traced to China, where it is known as Tuán Gòu (), or team buying.

In recent times, group buying websites such as Pinduoduo in China have emerged in the online shopping business. Typically, these websites feature a "deal of the day", with the deal kicking in when a set number of people agree to buy the product or service. Buyers then print off a voucher to claim their discount at the retailer. Many of the group-buying sites work by negotiating deals with local merchants and promising to deliver a higher foot count in exchange for better prices.

History
In 2000, with financial backing from Microsoft, co-founder Paul Allen started an e-commerce start-up called Mercata with a business plan dubbed "We Commerce". The website offered high-end electronic deals to shoppers online. Individual web shoppers would sign up en-masse to buy the same product and the price of the product would fall as more people signed up to buy it. However, the website was shut down in 2001 as it could not compete with websites like Amazon.com.

Recently, group buying has been taken online in numerous forms, although group buys prior to 2009 usually referred to the grouping of industrial products for the wholesale market (especially in China). Modern day online group buys are a variation of the tuángòu buying that occurs in China. Under tuángòu, an item must be bought in a minimum quantity or dollar amount, otherwise the seller will not allow the purchase. Since individuals typically do not need multiples of one item or do not have the resources to buy in bulk, group buys allow people to invite others to purchase in bulk jointly.  These group buys, often result in better prices for individual buyers or ensure that a scarce or obscure item is available for sale. Group buys were, in the past, often organized by like-minded online shoppers through Internet forums. Now these shoppers have also started to leverage the group buying model for purposes of buying other consumer durables. Group buying sites are back in demand as small businesses look for ways to promote their products to budget-conscious consumers in a weak global economy. Group buying is also used for purchasing real estate properties. Real Estate Group Buying is very popular in India where websites like Group Bookings  offers group deals on various properties.

In China, group buys usually happened when dealing with industrial items such as single-board computers. China had over 1,215 group-buying sites at the end of August 2010 compared with only 100 in March of the same year.
English-language group-buying platforms are also becoming popular. Online group buying gained prominence in other parts of Asia during 2010 with new websites in Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Google launched their own daily deals site in 2011 called "Google Offers" after its $6 billion acquisition offer to Groupon was rejected. Google Offers functions much like Groupon as well as its competitor LivingSocial. Users receive daily emails with local deals, which carry some preset time limit. When the deal reaches the minimum number of customers, all the users will receive the deal. The business model will remain the same.
Facebook's 'Facebook deals' application was launched in five European countries in January 2011. The application works on a similar group buying model.

Business model
If subscribers to a discount website are tempted by a discount offer, they enter their payment details online and wait. When a minimum number of people sign up for the same offer, the deal is confirmed and a voucher is sent to their inboxes. Shops, restaurants and other retailers that partner with these discount websites have to take hefty price cuts. But it means they have instant access to a whole new group of customers. The online group buying market is fragmented among hundreds of smaller players worldwide. The model has little barriers to entry and has gained attention from shoppers and businesses alike globally...  According to SmartMoney, by August 2010, there were more than 500 group-buying sites worldwide, including local sites that cater only to a single city in some instances.

Origins of tuangou
Tuangou, which  translates as team buying or group buying (also known as store mobbing), is a recently developed shopping strategy originating in the People's Republic of China. Several people - sometimes friends, but possibly strangers connected over the internet - agreed to approach a vendor of a specific product in order to collectively bargain (haggle) with the proprietor as a group in order to get discounts.  The entire group agreed to purchase the same item.  The shoppers benefitted by paying less, and the business benefitted by selling multiple items at once.

The tuángòu phenomenon has been most successful in mainland China, where buyers have leveraged the power of group buying, which has led to English language media, such as msn.com, profiling the tuángòu buying process. The popularity of the strategy in China is often attributed to the Chinese tradition of bargaining for the purchase of goods of all types. Tuángòu buying also ameliorates a traditional distrust of goods purchased from unknown sellers as individual members of the buying group can vouch for a particular seller's quality to the rest of the group.

See also
Economy of scale
Group purchasing organization

References

Purchasing consortia


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Photo Emerges of Alleged 'iPhone 8' 3D Sensing Camera Module
Tuesday August 22, 2017 5:19 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Continuing a running theme over the last couple of weeks, a photo emerged online late on Monday of an alleged leaked 3D sensing camera module destined for the upcoming "iPhone 8" (via Slashleaks). Apple is said to have radically revamped its front-facing camera for its OLED iPhone, adding 3D sensing capabilities for facial recognition.
Notable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has called the camera "revolutionary" because it consists of three modules: a standard camera front-facing camera module, an infrared transmitting module, and an infrared receiving module, all of which will allow the iPhone 8 to perform 3D sensing and modeling functions.
It's also possible that the front-facing camera will support 4K video recording at 60 frames per second, based on code found in the HomePod firmware leak, although this feature could be limited to the rear camera.
As with previous alleged leaked parts – which have included an A11 processor, wireless charging pad components, and an OLED display assembly and flex power cables - it's difficult to gauge the authenticity of the photo. However, it's not unusual for them to crop up in the weeks leading up to an iPhone launch.
In a separate and more dubious alleged leak, a video clip emerged on Tuesday on Chinese microblogging site Weibo showing what appears to be an Apple-branded handset with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor going through a quality control process.
Strong consensus has built in recent months around the idea that Apple is eliminating Touch ID fingerprint recognition entirely in favor of a new authentication system based on facial recognition – as per the 3D sensing camera module above.
The prediction has been made by the reliable Kuo and echoed by JP Morgan analysts as well as Bloomberg, while Apple itself has confirmed that a facial recognition system is in the works, reflected in multiple references found in the leaked HomePod firmware. Given the weight of evidence suggesting the end of Touch ID for future iPhones, it's very likely this video shows a quality control stage for a knock-off clone iPhone destined for the Chinese market.
Expected to launch in early September, the "iPhone 8" – which could take a different name – is thought to feature a glass body and edge-to-edge OLED display that does away with the Home button. The new OLED iPhone will likely be sold alongside upgraded (but standard) 4.7 and 5.5-inch iPhones with LCD screens.
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If it still has the camera bump I am not buying. Same form factor for 6 plus years is pathetic. No buy, if the headphone jack is still missing.
Good thing I use a case.
I'll switch to Android as soon as my lifetime unlimited contract is up.
....but, ordered my space gray 512GB at (put in your date) and my shipping info has not been updated yet. Tim Cook needs to step down. I thought he was a supply chain genius. Wish he concentrated on apple instead of human rights.
Typical Apple holding back shipments to increase demand.
Where is the innovation apple?
PS: What about the mini?
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Half-Life 3 Confirmed.
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To coincide with the one-year celebration for the revamped Ellen Melville Centre, former prime minister Helen Clark was welcomed at an event held in a room named in her honour.
The upstairs room retains its original Pioneer Women's Hall name, while the five rooms in the centre all have names recommended by the Auckland branch of the National Council of Women.
The whole building was renamed the Ellen Melville Centre after the upgrade last year.
The new room names honour the significant contributions to Auckland civic life made by Elizabeth Yates, Betty Wark, Eleitino Paddy Walker, Marilyn Waring and Helen Clark.
"The local board accepted all of the National Council of Women's recommendations for the room names, including naming the fantastic ground-level lounge space with commercial kitchen that opens on to Freyberg Place the Helen Clark Room," Waitematā Local Board chair Pippa Coom says.
Understood to be the first room named for the former prime minister, it is at the heart of the community centre building which won design and architecture awards during its restoration.
"This event marks the first anniversary since we opened the upgraded Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place," Ms Coom says.
"Cutting the ribbon last year was a very proud day for the local board. Since then we have watched the Elven Melville Centre become a thriving hub and a building that is central to its community."


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By Sophie Cameron
A few years ago, Sergei Polunin's story seemed like something of a ballet fairy tale. Born to a poor family in Kherson, Ukraine, his father and grandmother moved abroad to support Sergei's dance training in Kiev and later in the UK, where he was accepted to the British Royal Ballet School.
The family's sacrifices paid off: in 2009, at the age of just 19, Polunin became the Royal Ballet's youngest ever principal, earning a host of awards and comparisons to Nureyev along the way. Two years later, however, Polunin shocked the dance world by announcing he was quitting the company. Pay and working conditions had left him disenchanted and stifled, and rumors of drug abuse were also rife.
Looking back at Polunin's early training and his troubled family life, Steven Cantor's stirring documentary shows the darker side of incredible talent and how fairy tales are not always as they seem. (Shown in English with Spanish subtitles.)
May 19, 2017 – August 3, 2017
Balmes Multicines
C/ Balmes, 422-424Barcelona
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-Before cutting the strip in the recommended lengths, use a tape measure and see where the short seams will fall within each strip, and the adjacent strips.
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The Resorts Casino Hotel will offer a competition whereby customers win cash if they choose a group of players who statistically beat the lineup that is assigned to the casino. It is a new form of daily fantasy sports play that, if successful, could become widely adopted by other casinos desperately seeking new ways to draw a younger demographic.
The opportunity to participate in the daily fantasy sports contests will first be only offered online, which is a focal point for casinos in New Jersey constantly looking for creative ways to increase their revenues. The state launched regulated online gambling in November 2013, and New Jersey casinos have realized more than $500 million in new revenue ever since. The Resorts Casino Hotel executives say that 75% of their online customers are new customers for the casinos over that time and that the inclusion of online play has not caused a decrease in visitation or spend from land-based customers.
In June 2017 alone, The Resorts Casino Hotel generated $3.68 million in online gambling revenue, per PlayNJ.com. The Resorts Casino is actually behind competitors such as Borgata, Caesars and the Golden Nugget since the start of online gambling in New Jersey, but being the first of the pack to offer online daily fantasy sports gaming may help close the gap.
"I'm very excited about this new business," said Resorts President Mark Giannantonio. "We expect it to be exciting for our online customers, and soon, for those who play at our casino. The idea has always been for the brick-and-mortar casino to be integrated as much as possible with our online business."
The new business is officially operating under the name FastPick, which is powered by Sport Analytics and Data Corp. Individuals located within the State of New Jersey are able to fund their accounts through PayPal to participate in the new offering.


How Much Is Indian Gaming Worth?
Amit Goenka sees positive future following deal between his company and Sportech.
The Indian gaming market could be worth around $33 billion in five years time, if Playwin CEO Amit Goenka is to be believed. And he definitely speaks with authority, following events this week.
Goenka made the comment in an interview to gambling news website Gaming Intelligence, following the signing of a £4 million (Rs 300 million) deal between India's most successful online gambling company and leading UK football gaming business Sportech.
Sportech, a football pools and gaming operator, will team up with Playwin to establish a sports betting business in India under the deal, which was signed on Friday.
Both parties have agreed to invest Rs 150 million for a 50 per cent stake each in the venture, which will allow participation in prediction and fantasy games on popular sports such as cricket, football and Formula One racing.
Sportech chief executive Ian Penrose said the first games to be released would include Spot the Ball for both cricket and football, with football pools to be offered in 2011.
Playwin has already established itself as he biggest gaming company in India. One of the first online lotteries to be established in India, the company is run by the Sikkim government.
It has grown quickly, having paid out around Rs 89 billion in prize money in the seven years since it launched the Super Lotto.
The joint venture will be promoted on television network Zee TV and via cable operators WWIL and DishTV.


A couple weeks ago I experienced a forest fire. We were on a trip spending some time in the Okanagan which the night before had a huge lightning storm that started 20 fires in the area. There was a plume of smoke at the top of the mountain when we arrived and we watched it grow and move down the mountain throughout the day. Surreally we spent the evening sitting around with neighbours sipping wine and watching the glow of the fires and occasional columns of flames as whole trees caught. One was south of the town and another across the lake. We listened to updates of how our host's friends down the road were being evacuated, reassurances that the fire wasn't moving towards us and if winds changed there would be plenty of evacuation notice. Everyone was remarking how strange it is that something can be so devastating and beautiful at the same time, and it was weirdly beautiful to watch, the same way the flickering glow of a campfire is mesmerising. Binoculars were passed around and as the sun set the glow of the fires intensified.
Unlike the residents we had no home to worry about and all our belongings were basically packed up and ready to go. Our host came back with a stack of photo albums from their friend's place and I considered what I would grab if a fire was moving towards our home, grateful to never have had to make that decision.
We've left but the area is still burning; more evacuation orders have been put out but also fortunately rescinded and the last update I heard is that the one nearby fire reached over 1700 hectares but is being held. However the crazy thing is this is happening all over the world and at a much larger and more damaging scale. California is experiencing huge fires, and over in Europe Sweden seems to finally be on top of their fires (they had over 80), Greece's fires have been tragically deadly, firefighters in Germany are using tanks because leftover WWII-era ammunition in the ground can be set off by the flames, and this is all exacerbated by a heatwave across Europe.
There's no doubt that climate change will mean an increase in forest fires. A study commissioned by the EU found that with climate change dry areas are moving more north increasing forest fire risks. Areas of the sub-arctic in Canada, Sweden, and Latvia are burning and Greenland had a large fire last year just south of the ice sheet. According to this CBC Interview these arctic wildfires are even more difficult and damaging – peat moss releases large amounts of carbon dioxide when burned, the fires go deeper into the ground because of the moss and require more water, plus the soot and ash in the air blows north and blankets the arctic ice creating a dark surface and causing it to melt faster.
Forest fires are only one reason on a very long list of why we need to care about climate change, be serious about implementing solutions, and stop politically polarising it.
I'm so thankful I have never had to live through a flood, fire, hurricane or any other natural disaster and can't even imagine how terrifying and devastating it must be. Although I like to focus on positive stories and personal changes we can make to be more environmentally conscious I think it's also important to remember why these changes are so important. Sitting by the lake with smoke blurring out the sun and the smell of burning everywhere, watching the fires, I couldn't help thinking about how this planet is our only home, how we've carelessly abused it for so long, and how these kinds of natural disasters are likely going to keep increasing. We've already been setting record-breaking temperatures around the northern hemisphere this summer.
Now I don't want to leave this post on such a heavy note and I like to focus on actionable things – so what can we do?
We all can definitely do our best to reduce our impact and I have lots of videos and other posts here on the blog about ways to do that, but something that is also really important is using your voice politically; contact your reps about climate policies and vote for people and parties who care about the environment and actually have plans and programs to help combat climate change. We need to demand our governments do better to protect our planet.
I recently read the book Water Will Rise and it brought up a lot of points about climate change and how it's not just rising seas. I had a discussion with someone once about climate change and he said ultimately he didn't care because he didn't live on the coast. I tried to explain to him that climate change would impact everyone, even as inland as Kansas, but he still didn't care. I was at a loss.


Learn about the left and right speaker balance on the MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010), MacBook Pro (15-inch, Late 2011) and MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012).
This MacBook Pro uses a subwoofer speaker in addition to the left and right speakers to enhance the midrange sound characteristics.
You may notice that when you move the Balance slider in the Sound preferences pane far to the left speaker that sound still comes from the right side of your MacBook Pro. This sound is generated by the subwoofer, but because of its placement, the audio from the subwoofer may seem to come from the right side speaker. Due to the placement of the subwoofer it is normal for the sound stage to seem shifted slightly towards the right speaker. If you prefer, you can adjust the balance control to shift the sound stage to the left or right side.
The subwoofer is located to the right of the spacebar. The locations of all the speakers are shown in the image below.
There are no settings in the Sound pane of System Preferences to adjust the subwoofer speaker independently of the left and right speakers. Increasing and decreasing the system volume adjusts the left, right, and subwoofer speakers at the same time.


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Three Crusader Runners Earn Academic All-League Accolade
Chris Bednarczyk (Westfield, Ind./Westfield), Alyssa Bradford (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago) and Lindsey Gilman (South Bend, Ind./Marian) represented the Valparaiso men's and women's cross country squads on the respective Horizon League Academic All-League teams.
Valpo Men Wrap Up 2009 Season at Great Lakes Regional
The 2009 campaign came to an end for the Valparaiso men's cross country team on Saturday morning, as the Crusaders placed 28th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional in Bloomington, Ind.
Valpo Places Ninth at League Championship
The Valparaiso men's cross country squad finished in ninth place Saturday morning at the 2009 Horizon League Championship in Milford, Mich.
Underclassmen Lead Valpo Men at Bradley Friday
Four of the Valparaiso men's cross country squad's top five finishers Friday were underclassmen, led by freshman Wally Bradford (Mukwonago, Wis./Mukwonago), as the Crusaders recorded a 14th place finish at the Bradley Classic in Peoria, Ill.
Hartenberger Leads the Way as Valpo Men Run at Notre Dame
Junior Joel Hartenberger (Albuquerque, N.M./Sandia) led the Valparaiso men's cross country team for the third time in as many meets this year, setting a new personal best in the 8K as the Crusaders ran in the Gold Race Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Invitational.
Hartenberger Picks Up Another Top-10 as Valpo Competes at Vanderbilt
Junior Joel Hartenberger (Albuquerque, N.M./Sandia) registered his second top-ten finish in as many races in 2009, crossing the line in seventh place to lead the Valparaiso men's cross country team as it competed Saturday at Vanderbilt's Commodore Classic in Nashville, Tenn.
Hartenberger's Top-Ten Finish Paces Valpo Friday
Joel Hartenberger (Albuquerque, N.M./Sandia) posted an impressive ninth-place finish Friday at the Crusader Open at Sunset Hills Farm in Valparaiso, leading the Crusader men's cross country squad to a third-place team finish.
Opportunities Abound for Crusader Runners Entering 2009 Season
While the Valparaiso men's cross country team graduated five seniors, including four of its top six runners, from last year's squad, 14 runners return eager to maintain their improvement and help push the Crusaders towards the top of the Horizon League.
Crusaders Announce 2009 Cross Country Schedule
The Valparaiso cross country squads will open the season at home for the 16th consecutive year in one of four races to prepare for the Horizon League Championships, as head coach Mike Straubel announced the Crusaders' 2009 schedule today.


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No splatter, so you've got that going for you!
Congratulations on the opportunity to learn a new skill!
I suppose splatter could be caused by not enough argon, or perhaps contaminates. I'm getting plenty of practice sharpening the tungsten electrode, today it split about 4mm, I wonder what would cause that?
Yes, I'm enjoying the challenge. Yesterday I jumped in the deep end, it was only the underside of the rear mudguard, what damage could I do? Today I jumped in the kiddies pool and practiced running a puddle on a bit of scrap, I usually do things back to front. Emboldened by this, I started on the tank, just tacking it together. I haven't blown any holes yet, but I'm not convinced I can do a good enough job, we will see.
I am making progress but sometimes it doesn't feel like it. I will review the 'How to TIG weld' by Mr Tig and others on YouTube now that I've got a little experience.
Santa comes early. Tell me about it says my wife. Hard but fair. My big brother has produced the goods in his workshop. The disc mounting holes have been re-drilled to the correct pattern radius and diameters and a inner ring has been fitted to centre it on the hub, not that it's needed, I think the mounting bolts are sufficient. The top triple tree has been machined to allow the forks to come through about 40mm to reduce the rake and trail a bit and to mount the the clip ons.
Happy new year everyone, may it be a good one. I did myself a favour for xmas and gave learning how to TIG weld a bit of a break, but I will be back into it soon.
I've started to put the front end together and I think I've a problem. I've had the top triple tree machined out to allow the forks to come through to reduce the rake a bit and to mount the clip ons a bit higher. A win win outcome, or so I thought. But I didn't think it all the way at the beginning. The stock setup has the fork coming half way through the triple tree and a cap is screwed into the fork from the top to secure it. With the new setup, I've lost that lock between the forks and the triple tree. Sure, it's locked in place by the clip ons on top and the cap still screws into the top of the fork and the indicator holder acts as a collar underneath, but I think I've lost torsional rigidity, Is my thinking correct or am I worrying sheep?
Do the forks slop around in the top triple or are they a snug fit? If they are snug you should be OK. But you could also cut a slot between the riser holes and the fork clamps to make a pinch bolt setup.
Hi hillsy and thanks for your advice. They are a snug fit, I have to use a rubber hammer to jar them out. That's a good idea about a pinch bolt, I will give it some thought.
I've decided to go with the pinch bolt. I've made the left side cut. It started to rain, so it's time for a coffee and to find a new hacksaw blade for the right hand side.
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Dosing handbook changes recommendation for pernicious anaemia treatment, thanks to DMU research
Work by a De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic and the Pernicious Anaemia Society (PAS) has led to improved treatment for people with the autoimmune condition.
As both a pharmacist and a patient, Dr Nicola Ward was concerned that the dosing schedule for treating pernicious anaemia - the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in the UK - was not sufficient for many people's needs.
After two years of research, the Pharmacy senior lecturer submitted her findings to the British National Formulary (BNF) committee in conjunction with the society, leading the dosing handbook to change its recommendation for maintenance treatment.
Dr Ward said: "The recommendations have been changed from a three-monthly intra-muscular injection to a two- to three-monthly dose to acknowledge the inadequacy of treatment for some patients in the UK.
"While the change may be small, it's a big step towards the society's goal of getting patients treated according to their individual needs.
"I feel this is a good example of collaborative working between a university and a patient-led organisation, including input from students. It's the culmination of tireless work."
Around 10 per cent of the UK population is thought to be deficient in B12, with the most likely cause absorption difficulties including autoimmune pernicious anaemia.
Symptoms can be non-specific, such as fatigue, which can lead to delays in diagnosis, while some commonly prescribed medications can further lower stores. When B12 levels become dangerously low, the function of the nervous system is affected.
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PAS chair Martyn Hooper MBE said the most common complaint by society members was the "one-size-fits-all" treatment.
"Eight out of 10 calls to our hotline relate to treatment, with patients seeing a return of their symptoms long before their next replacement therapy injection is due," said Mr Hooper, who had to take early retirement from his job as a lecturer after developing nerve damage due to late diagnosis.
"Patients who are unable to get treated according to their needs by their doctor usually resort to self-treating."
Concerned about safety, that patients, including herself, were being let down and that the dosing schedule lacked a reliable evidence base, Dr Ward embarked on her research mission.
"With the support of the society I put together a survey to find out more about what treatment patients were getting," said Dr Ward, who then carried out a literature review to pull together the written evidence.
"I had three students helping, which was the icing on cake. One organised a focus group with patients and the other two did in-depth phone interviews for more personal, deeper perspectives.
"This work gave the students a good understanding of the condition and treatment, while helping patients feel validated."
The amended dosing schedule is now live online and will be in the next printed version of the BNF, while the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has also agreed to produce new guidelines.
Mr Hooper added: "Already, this change has made a vast improvement to the way patients are able to live with the disease. We have received several hundred telephone calls thanking us for getting two-monthly injections for patients, who are now able to live with the condition better."
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Many people like to travel by plane because they can reach their destinations so much faster than by car or train. Statistics from the National Transportation Safety Board show it is actually a safer means of transportation than vehicles. However, injuries can still occur in the air. They may be as minor as a sprained shoulder while trying to reach the overhead bin, or as severe as head trauma during turbulence. In some cases, a plane crash can result in a catastrophic injury or death. Anyone who has been injured while an airplane passenger has rights to compensation for medical bills or lost wages if the injury prevents him or her from working. Depending on the circumstances, the airline and/or its employees can be held responsible.
Common Types of In-Flight Injuries
A number of in-flight injuries are the result of luggage falling out of the overhead bins. According to estimates, approximately 4,500 passengers are hurt each year from falling baggage. Many people use carry-on suitcases and they are packed full and can weigh a lot. If a person is struck by luggage, it can cause fractures to the face, head, or arms and also lacerations.
Weather can be unpredictable, and severe turbulence can turn a smooth flight into a bumpy ride. The sudden drop in altitude can thrust unbelted passengers to the ceiling of the plane, leading to concussions or broken bones. If the captain or flight crew did not adequately warn or instruct passengers to remain seated and fasten their seat belts before the turbulence occurred, that can be considered negligence.
Rolling food carts can also cause serious injuries to airplane passengers. A cart can strike seated passengers if a flight attendant loses control of it, damaging knees or other body parts. These cars often contain a lot of food and drinks, so the sheer weight of them can cause damage to passengers who are struck by them.
Determining Liability
The Federal Aviation Act requires that airlines meet a high standard of operation. Although an airline is not considered an "insurer" of a passenger's safety, it is held accountable for any negligence on the part of its employees. Therefore, the air carrier must do everything possible to prevent injuries from happening. However, an injury alone is not enough proof that the airline was negligent.
There has to be evidence that the airline was in some way at fault for the accident and resulting injury. Airlines are responsible for inspecting their equipment and hiring properly trained pilots and crew members to ensure a safe flight each time the plane embarks.
The ground personnel are also responsible for the safe conduct of the aircraft, including proper inspection to establish that the airplane is in safe working condition. It is important to note that the airline cannot be held accountable for any defects in the aircraft that were not uncovered by a standard inspection.
The manufacturer, seller, or repairer of the aircraft or its equipment may be liable for faulty equipment that causes the airplane to malfunction. Also, air traffic controllers have a duty to passengers for the safe operation of an air traffic control system. They could be held liable if they fail to report a dangerous situation or warn the pilot of impending hazards.
Contact a Bloomingdale Personal Injury Lawyer
Air travel can be a speedy way of getting to your destination. Passengers can, however, sustain injuries while on an airplane due to many different factors. Airlines must maintain a minimum level of safety on board. The legal team at the firm of David W. Clark, Attorney at Law, can help you recover damages due to an injury you suffered while flying. Our experienced DuPage County airplane accident injury attorneys will comb through the legal details of your case to determine liability for your injuries. Call 630-665-5678 today to schedule a free consultation.
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Crafting a Novel- Insights from #Author & #InternationalSpeaker Dr. Victor Acquista
Writing is easy. Writing a novel is difficult. Writing a novel that readers will enjoy reading and recommend to others is very difficult.
I write both nonfiction books and articles, and fiction novels and short stories. Among the different types of professional writing that I do, writing novels is the most difficult, laborious, and rewarding. For me, composing nonfiction is primarily a left-brain activity. It involves researching and compiling information. Those materials are used along with analysis and opinion to fashion a book or article.
Writing fiction is an entirely different animal. For me, it involves the right side of my brain where I get to play in my imagination developing characters and a plot, and to exercise my creativity. I want the characters to have depth and be relatable and memorable. I want the plot to have unexpected twists and turns and engage readers so much that they find the story hard to put down.
Interesting stories have interesting characters who have backstories that shape who they are and how they behave. Plots need to have subplots and the author must be mindful of pacing and how to develop and tell the story without it dragging or going too fast. Character arcs, story arcs, narrative structure, exposition, etc. are all important elements that must be considered when writing a novel. It's a lot of work, but it's also a lot of fun for me as a novelist.
It starts with an idea. Writers find inspiration for things to write about from many different sources. Taking that idea and developing a story is one challenge. Having a story to tell is relatively easy. Telling that story in a way that readers find compelling is a much bigger challenge.
I can illustrate this with a simple story:
Johnny's been shy almost his whole life. He thinks the new girl in class is cute and would like to talk to her. But even the thought of striking up a conversation leaves him feeling anxious and paralyzed.
Yes, I know I am using a stereotypical "shy boy" example. Stereotypes have their place in writing but must be used thoughtfully. I think this is a rather boring story so far. What if I rewrite it as:
Ever since he sat by the new girl on the school bus in first grade, Johnny couldn't bring himself to start a conversation. That was five years ago, and he still gets beet red remembering how she made fun of his thick glasses and freckles. This new girl looked so cute. He didn't even know her name. Johnny fought back mounting anxiety and decided to moisten his dry mouth at the water fountain. Could he force himself to meet her?
This seems a little more interesting. Notice I threw in some backstory and character details and action elements such as: fought back, moisten dry mouth, force himself.
The example is entirely narrative exposition. You can tell a story using dialogue elements as well.
Johnny spied the new girl as he got on the school bus and grabbed the empty seat next to her.
"Hi, I'm Johnny."
She glared at him. "Hey, freckle boy. Without those thick glasses you probably can't even see."
Recalling that conversation, even five years later, left him tongue tied. How could he approach the mysterious girl standing alone?
She's cute. He thought to himself. Good thing I'm wearing my contacts. My mouth's getting dry just thinking about what I might say. Better get a sip of water first.
As Johnny straightened from leaning over the fountain, he felt a presence behind him. He whirled around as he wiped the last bit of water from the corner of his mouth. He stopped mid-gulp.
OMG, it's her! What should I do? Fear cemented his feet to the gym floor.
"Uhh…err…Hi!" He shoved his hands in his pockets and looked down, not daring to make eye contact.
She spoke…
This story is getting more interesting. Notice how the use of both internal dialogue, where Johnny is thinking to himself, and conversational dialogue help to tell the story in a way that breaks up the narrative exposition elements. Notice also that I left on a mini cliffhanger. What happens next?
You can see how the same basic story can be told in different ways. Now, what if I threw you a curve ball? What if the next part of the story went as follows:
She spoke…if you could call it that. More of a deep, almost barking growl.
"I sensed you looking at me." Johnny saw her nostrils flair. "You smell…special."
Wolf blood! She must have wolf blood! Run! But Johnny's paralyzed muscles refused to obey.
You see how an unexpected plot twist not only changed the characters and story but hopefully provided some momentary delight to you as a reader. What started as a mundane story about a shy boy has developed into something that isn't boring and mundane at all.
I've used this example to help illustrate how having a story to tell and telling the story in a way that engages readers represent two of the challenges novelists must deal with. How to use dialogue and how to reveal story details are all part of the process in writing a novel.
Forged in Fire is a popular show where bladesmiths compete to forge weapons. It provides a useful metaphor to crafting a novel. Instead of the raw material of steel that needs to be forged using heat and tempering, then hammered and sharpened, novelists use words. We craft and shape these into sentences, paragraphs, scenes, and chapters. Much as the bladesmith adds a handle and guard to fashion something unique, we embellish and adorn our wordsmithing with our own particular flair and style. Whether it's forging a blade or a novel, one thing both crafts have in common is the application of smithing skills that involve lots of hard work and sweat be it physical or mental. When finished, both artisans can feel a sense of accomplishment about what they have created.
Now, back to my story…
Dr. Victor Acquista has become a successful international author and speaker following careers as a primary-care physician and medical executive. He previously helped to co-found The Collaborative for Community Health, a non-profit, is a founding member of Rivervalley Market, a food co-op, and authored a syndicated Health and Wellness column. He is known for "Writing to Raise Consciousness".
He is the creator and narrator/host of a podcast series, Podfobler Productions.
His non-fiction and his workshops focus on personal growth and transformation, especially as pertains to health and wellness. His fiction includes social messaging intended to get the reader engaged in thought provoking themes.
Dr. Acquista has a longstanding interest in consciousness studies, is a student of Integral Theory, and strives to do his part to make our planet a wee bit better. He lives with his wife in Florida. He is a member of the Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, the Florida Writers Association, Writers Co-op, and is a Knight of the Sci-Fi Roundtable.
Thank you Dr Acquista for sharing your time and talent with Word Mongery and Musings 🙂
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Morgan,
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share some thoughts about writing a novel. I'll follow this thread and try to answer any questions readers post.
In fellowship,
Delighted 🙂 Thanks ever so much!


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Charles  Palmer (6 May 1777 – 17 April 1851) was an English Whig and  Liberal politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1808 and 1837.

Palmer was born at Weston near Bath, the son of John Palmer, who had introduced the use of mail coaches. He was educated at Eton College and Oriel College, Oxford and entered the army as cornet in the 10th Dragoons in May 1796.

In 1808 he was elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Bath.

Palmer served with his regiment during the Peninsular war and acted as lieutenant-colonel from May 1810 to November 1814. The Prince Regent appointed him as an aide-de-camp on 8 February 1811, and he held the rank until promoted major-general on 27 May 1825.

Palmer held his seat at Bath until 1826. At the 1829 election, there was a double return and in the following by-election he lost.  However he was re-elected for Bath in 1830 and held the seat until 1837.

Palmer was a large vine-grower at Château Palmer in the Gironde and on the death of his father also became the proprietor of the Bath Theatre Royal.

He died at the age of 73. By the time of his death, he was a bankrupt due to the costs involved in running his vineyards, and had sold the Bath Theatre Royal; he was reduced to begging on the streets of London, 'shunned where he once was courted.' He had married Mary Elizabeth Atkyns, eldest daughter of John Thomas Atkyns of Huntercombe House, Buckinghamshire.

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Both Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, and Charles Darwin, author of The Origin of Species and creator of the theory of natural selection, were born on February 12, 1809. Modern evolutionary theory, of course, is based on Darwin's theory of natural selection.
The evolutionary history of humans traces the family history of mammals back to tetrapods, four-footed vertebrate animals in existence 365 million years ago, in the late Devonian period. Tetrapods originally were wholly aquatic, and toward the end of the Devonian they developed the ability to breathe on land and walked out of the seas.
How were the tetrapods able to accomplish this revolutionary transition? Over long stretches of evolutionary time, genetic mutations which conferred a benefit were retained. Those tetrapods that had developed the complex ability to survive and thrive on land gained a reproductive advantage. The history and science of evolution can be summarized by a simple concept - those that produce the greatest numbers of surviving offspring win. The air-breathing tetrapods won because they could explore new territories and find new supplies of resources. They became stronger and could reproduce stronger, survivable offspring who would pass on the air-breathing genes.
Human beings continue to evolve, although we ourselves don't notice the process. Our lives are short in comparison to the lengths of time involved. We are able to observe that humans are certainly taller and live much longer than the humans of 1000 years ago. These changes represent evolutionary advantages.
On an individual level we're not able to alter our genes. But we are able to take steps to make our bodies strong and help ensure our cellular and genetic processes are functioning at their highest level. Cells need the right raw materials and the right metabolic environment in order to function properly. So healthy food in the right quantities and sufficient amounts of regular exercise are important. A key critical factor is proper functioning of the nerve system, which coordinates all your body's activities. The nerve system, conductor of your physiologic orchestra, makes sure that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
From the point of view of genetics and evolution, an individual human being has an advantage if she is healthy and well. If such a person has children it is likely they will be healthy and well, too. They will survive and pass on whatever genetic advantages they have gained. A healthy nerve system is needed to help ensure such health and wellness. Chiropractic care helps ensure that your nerve system is functioning at peak efficiency and doing what it's supposed to do.
Chiropractic care optimizes biomechanical function of spinal vertebras which optimizes the free flow of nerve signals throughout your body. These nerve signals coordinate the work of all body systems. Raw materials reach cells when they're needed. Genetic function is optimized, cellular products are produced on time, and the cell divides when necessary.
Proper flow of information and instructions transmitted via the nerve system helps ensure health and well-being at the very deepest level. Your genetic advantage is passed on when you're healthy and well. Chiropractic care helps make this happen.
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By of Hadsell Stormer & Renick LLP posted in Employment Class Actions on Wednesday, June 17, 2015.
From big retail chains like Target to a small mom and pop-run grocery store, all companies and business owners must take measures to prevent loss of profits via theft. When discussing problems related to theft by employees, members of the public and accounting mistakes in the retail industry, the National Retail Federation uses the term inventory shrinkage. During 2011 alone, the NRF reports that U.S. retailers suffered losses totaling roughly $345 billion due to inventory shrinkage.
Given this significant figure, there's no doubt that retailers both big and small must be proactive and take measures to protect against theft. The process by which one retailer conducted its theft prevention program is currently at the center of a class action lawsuit in which the major U.S. pharmacy chain CVS is named as the defendant.
In the lawsuit, four former CVS employees accuse the retailer of racial profiling and discrimination. According to court documents, the plaintiffs cite numerous examples where they were instructed by store supervisors to target black and Hispanic customers during undercover surveillance operations. Additionally, the plaintiffs report that supervisors routinely used offensive racial epitaphs when describing both minority groups.
What makes the plaintiffs' claims even more disturbing is the fact that all four are black or Hispanic. According to the lawsuit, when directed to target minority customers the employee detectives were also the targets of racial slurs and discrimination by supervisors. What's more, plaintiffs who complained about both their treatment and the treatment of minority customers were immediately targeted for increased scrutiny and micromanagement and eventually terminated.
The employment class-action lawsuit against CVS is significant in that it marks the "first time a group of employees has banded together to provide an inside account and expose the blatant racial profiling policy," of a major U.S. retailer. We'll continue to provide updates about this case as it moves forward.


Although Sri Lanka is a tropical country, bang right on the Equator, you'd think we'd be used to the heat by now. But currently, thanks to climate changes (yes it's real) and El Nino, we're going through one of the hottest periods in our history. Temperatures, generally between 28- 30 degrees Celcius, are now soaring well into the upper 30's and early 40's. Humidity is 70-80% and coupled with the heat, you're literally an ice cube, melting every second of the day.
So hydration has become key to surviving this insane weather and what better way to beat the heat than a great refreshing and hydrating juice.
I always turn to watermelon for a juice. It's sweet, high in water content and full of vitamins. Couple that with anti-oxidant high strawberries and this is a nutritious and hydrating juice you can have at any time.
It's simple, just add all ingredients into a blender and you're good to go. I like to keep it chunky, so you feel the crunch of the fruit.
Add all ingredients into a blender and whiz until well combined.
I prefer to not add any sugars into the juice, but if you prefer, you may add a dash of honey or brown sugar. You could also add ice cubes, instead of the water.
Serve with a sprig of mint and a slice of watermelon/ strawberry.
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Porphyrosela minuta is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Argentina, Brazil and Chile. It has been recently introduced in North America and is found in several states, as far north as Maryland.

The larvae feed on Medicago sativa and Trifolium species (including Trifolium pratense). They mine the leaves of their host plant.

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As you might already know if you read my post on Home Decor Flash Sale Sites, my boyfriend and I just recently moved into our new apartment and it's completely unfurnished. Of course, consistent with New York City living, our apartment is a tiny one bedroom. However, although the space is small, we each still have a tiny sliver of space in the apartment to call our own. He has a mini bar cart in the living room where he creates his own concoctions and conducts his drink experiments, while I have my vanity in the bedroom.
Due to tight space restrictions, I needed a vanity that was small in size but loaded with storage. It was a hard combination to meet, but after a month or two of searching I found the perfect small desk!
The desk does not take up too large of a footprint, but it has 7 total drawers, the top 6 of which are perfect for storing makeup. It also has an expanding leaf that easily folds back into the desk when you're not using it which saves even more space. I love the bones of this desk, but the knobs absolutely have to go! I'm planning to do a DIY and make my own druzy/gemstone knobs. My current plan is to replace the top 6 drawer knobs with druzy knobs, while the bottom two knobs will probably be more traditional (I'm thinking gold pulls or maybe even these mother of pearl ones from Anthropologie).
Since I want a mixture of rich jewel toned colored stones, I've been searching on Etsy for sellers that sell raw druzys and untumbled stones so I can curate my own color palette (this seller has some amazing stones!). I'm so excited to see the end product, as I imagine that every time I sit down to do my makeup or pass by the vanity, the stones will be so pretty to look at.
The possibilities are endless! It's going to be hard to choose just 6! I know I want a mixture of rough stones, and the crystal like druzy stones. As a finishing touch, I might even "gold dip" the ends of the legs to make it look even more glamorous.
Stay tuned for Part 2 if you're interested in seeing the finished product!


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Innovify helped a UK based peer-to-peer lending platform in creating a minimum viable product to secure funding so that they could expand their team for standalone projects.
UK-based Landbay is a peer-to-peer lending platform for residential buy-to-let mortgages. The company, which was launched all the way back in 2014, is now a megalith within the UK proptech arena. Growing from humble beginnings, Landbay has since gone on to lend over £100 million, whilst also winning the MI Award for the best Buy-to-Let Lender of the Year in 2018.
However, this level of success that was not always the case. When they started off, the market was a crowded one, yet it was ripe for disruption. Naturally, for any company looking to disrupt markets, there were plenty of risks at play. It was at this moment in time that Landbay turned to Innovify to help them grow and build their business.
So, what were the initial challenges?
With no experience of building MVPs or having an internal tech team, Landbay lacked the technical experience to deliver the project themselves. Therefore, Innovify stepped in to provide this. The next round of funding heavily relied on the MVP, so it had to be built correctly and to a high spec. Not only that, but in a crowded market and with a view to disrupt the property market, it had to seriously convince investors that this was a viable product, worthy of investment.
Once funding was secured, there had to be a clear plan in terms of scaling their product and team. Again, with little experience of doing this, they needed a reliable partner to provide this. Innovify was there to step in and apply their experience and industry knowledge to do just that.
Lastly, unexpected opportunities can come knocking at your door, and this can sometimes happen when you are already working at full capacity. This was exactly the case with Landbay. The company had a unique opportunity to launch the first Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) facility in the UK. However, they were already at full capacity on their existing projects for that year and only had a month to launch the IFISA to its lenders.
Outsourcing the project or cutting the corners wasn't a viable option. Therefore, this left Landbay with only one option — to turn to Innovify as its founding partner for product development.
Build a solid MVP which Landbay could use to secure funding
Once secured, help them scale and build their internal team
Once internal team integrated, provide dedicated team for new standalone product
Redo a lot of functionalities on existing platform
Meet FCA's guidelines
Timeframe of only one month
A clear plan to tackle the dependency on 3rd-party systems
Only a solid, effective MVP would secure funding
As mentioned, Landbay had no experience of building MVPs or having an internal tech team. Therefore, they enlisted Innovify to provide their industry experience and technical knowledge to deliver the project. Due to a tight timeframe to secure funding, Innovify had to demonstrate their ability to deal with a very short learning curve in terms of the client's requirements. This meant for a very close, collaborative working relationship and this was only achieved through complete project transparency from the very beginning. This cemented trust and clarity between Innovify and the client and in turn, this ultimately helped provide a high-quality MVP in an efficient timeframe.
Proven experience in scaling teams reassured Landbay and propelled them further
After the success of securing the funding for the MVP, the real work began – building the entire digital product.
Once funding was secured, there had to be a clear plan in terms of scaling their product and team. Again, with little experience of doing this, they needed a reliable partner to provide this. Innovify was there to step in and apply their experience and industry knowledge to do just that. Relying on their lean and agile principles, Innovify were able to build and scale Landbay's team effectively and to the client specifications. The success was underpinned by their extensive use scrum practices.
Any shortcoming in the delivery process would have delayed the launch of Landbay's new standalone project. The first point of call was to assemble the team of technology experts and then sure that they reported directly into Jays Shortt, Head of Products and David, Head of Technology at Landbay.
Second on the list was to set clear targets. Functioning as an emergency scrum team, Innovify drew up realistic timeframes for the whole project. Moreover, the high-level architecture was defined, and all dependencies were accounted for. Innovify then proceeded to co-ordinate with the third-party vendor on daily basis, clearly specifying the daily output needed as per the FCA's guidelines. Any impediments with this was identified and steps were taken to resolve any issues.
Lastly, the work was delivered on a continuous basis. This included daily demos, defects tracing and prioritizing in the sprints.
The initial results saw Landbay secure significant funding directly from the MVP that we built for them, right at the very beginning of our working relationship. Due to the success of the MVP, we continued our successful relationship and moved onto the next stage for Landbay, scaling their product and internal team. This was carried out in clear adherence of the client specification, culminating in Landbay being provided with a well-balanced internal team and a fully functioning digital product. This product was built straight from the successful foundations of our MVP development services. As we knew client from the very start, building their initial product, we were well placed to deliver the final product.
Lastly, Innovify's extreme planning expertise along with timely co-ordination, provided Landbay with an updated platform which was developed on time and beyond the expected specs.
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#ncpol NC-02: Duncan rolling up endorsements, hitting the airwaves
Brant Clifton January 14, 2016
Kay Daly promotes herself as "The New Phyllis Schlafly." but the real Phyllis Schlafly — a conservative icon and backer of Donald Trump — is throwing her support behind another 2nd district Republican in the race for US House:
[…] "Jim Duncan will be a strong conservative leader in Congress. He understands that limited government and a thriving economy depend on strong families and that our nation's fiscal health is closely tied to our cultural well-being. His strong work ethic and integrity will help rebuild a culture in Congress that promotes the American dream over special interests.
"More than ever, we need Members of Congress who will stand against the establishment and the status quo in order to restore sound governance to our nation. We know that Jim Duncan will promote the ideals of liberty and prosperity articulated by our Founding Fathers." […]
This is the latest heavy-hitter among national conservatives to weigh in on the race to topple Renee Ellmers. The Club For Growth has already endorsed Jim Duncan. Dozens of current and former elected officials in the 2nd district have jumped in behind Duncan. The Senate Conservatives Fund — a PAC founded by former South Carolina senator and current Heritage Foundation president Jim DeMint — and Citizens United have also signaled their intentions to support Duncan in the race for the 2nd district GOP nomination.
Dozens of current and former elected officials across the 2nd have announced their intentions to back Duncan.
Duncan and fellow Republican Tim D'Annunzio are already up with advertising. D'Annunzio is on radio AND TV. (Kay Daly aired one ad late last year signaling her intention to enter the race.)
Duncan has had several Internet videos, but has finally launched his first TV commercial. The vote is set for March 15.
Tagged Congress, Jim Duncan, Kay Daly, Renee Ellmers
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jellybiscuit says:
I seriously doubt that Renee Ellmers has ever heard of Phyllis Schlafly. Phylis Schlafly was fighting in the trenches, for Ronald Reagan and Jesse Helms, while Renee was still vacuuming the orange, shag carpet, for her Mother, in the trailer, back in Michigan.
This person is in Congress?
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Diethylpropion, known as Diethylcathinone, or Amfepramone, is a type of sympathomimetic stimulant drug that is marketed as an appetite suppressant. It is known in the market under the name Tenuate or Tenuate Dospan, and sometimes also known as Amfepramone. It is very similar to amphetamine. Diethylpropion is also known as anorectic or anorexigenic drug.
This drug is a chemical analog to a similar antidepressant bupropion, which was later on found out to be effective as drug to stop smoking. Diethylpropion stimulates the central nervous system which may increase the heart rate, blood pressure and decreasing a person's appetite.
Basically marketed as an appetite suppressant, this controlled substance is used to treat obesity, used for diet, and may even sometimes be used to counter depression. The drug diethylpropion has been listed in the FDA as a pregnancy category B drug, meaning that it is found to not cause any harm to an unborn baby. However, expecting mothers should not take this drug without consulting their doctors.
Diethylpropion is classified as a controlled substance Schedule IV, meaning it can be obtained only with a prescription. The drug comes in 25 mg tablets and 75mg control-released tablets by the names Tenuate, Ten-Tab and Teparil.
The drug diethylpropion affects the central nervous system, having side effects such as nausea, headaches, bouts of insomnia, psychosis, and the more serious side effects such as pulmonary hypertension, and ultimately a stroke.
Less common side effects include xerostalmia, or a metallic taste in foods; blurred vision or photosensitivity, and allergies and rashes. Greater and more serious side effects include decrease in the user's libido (sexual activity) which may lead to eventual impotence. There have been reported neurological and psychological side effects brought about by diethylpropion use such as depression, anxiety, drilling headaches, restlessness, tremors, dizziness and seizures.
Caution is always emphasized when using diethylpropion, especially if working on such excruciating activities such as driving or machine operation. Diethylpropion is a stimulant drug, masking tiredness, which causes fatigue leading to problems in vision, speech and motion. Diethylpropion is habit forming, and hence, should be given attention when ingesting.
Patients with a recorded history of heart diseases or high blood pressures are not advised to take diethylpropion. This also includes patients diagnosed with the condition arteriosclerosis or the stiffening of the arteries. Patients suffering from glaucoma are prohibited to take the drug.
Patients under monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs (MAOIs) within the last two weeks may not be able to take diethylpropion, as mixing MAOIs with diethylpropion may have a lethal effect on the user. Patients with a known history of drug and alcohol abuse are prohibited from using the drug as it is habit forming and may have a hard time stopping the use of the drug.
Diethylpropion may not be used with other anorectic drugs that may be prescribed, over the counter or herbal drugs. Pregnant women should only use this drug if clearly needed. Breastfeeding women should weigh the benefits of using the drug against the potential risk it may bring to the nursing infant prior to usage of the drug.


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China's Internet: behind the Great Firewall
How Chinese government policy has allowed the IT industry to flourish
Jenny Li Jie
Government and governance, Science and technology, Social policy | East Asia, The World
While the Chinese government is criticised for its political control of online information, it also allows innovation in the IT industry to flourish.
The way the Chinese government manages China's emerging Internet industry has caused serious concern at home and abroad. The Great Firewall of China (GFC) has been widely criticized for its censorship of online information that is deemed harmful to China's political stability. However, despite these restrictions, the Internet is changing people's lives like never before.
Through the GFC, politically 'sensitive' words are blocked from search engines in and outside China. Yet the Information Technology (IT) industry in China has become the most dynamic and innovative sector in the Chinese economy, with enormous potential for further development. IT moguls such as Baidu, Alibaba, Huawei and Tencent have become so successful that not only have they given their international competitors a good run, but their creative business models have also massively reshaped the way the Chinese people learn, communicate, socialise, and do business.
Obviously the Chinese government cannot insulate itself from such a vibrant sector. In his government report to the People's Congress last March, Premier Li Keqiang repeatedly highlighted the "Internet Plus" initiative, to transform the traditional industries with newly developed IT technologies such as mobile internet, big data, cloud computing and the like. This emphasised for the first time that innovations in the IT industry should be a new engine for a Chinese economy that has entered the 'New Normal' – a phase in which the growth rate has slowed down.
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Such a seemingly contradictory situation – GFC vs. a prosperous and truly innovative IT industry in China – deserves careful scrutiny.
Firstly, as China is undergoing a fast transition, the development of legal and political institutions can hardly keep up with the sociopolitical changes brought about by rapid economic growth, especially on the Internet, where the virtual world does not always reflect reality. Given the rapid nature of online information sharing, legal provisions have lagged behind, opening loopholes for the spreading of false information, cheating, financial fraud, the sharing of indecent material, religious extremism and even terrorist provocations. In these circumstances, administrative measures to manage the Internet are at least practical, making up for an inadequate legal framework.
Secondly, while the Chinese government carefully manages the Internet information flow in political areas, it is open and even supportive towards Internet commerce and recreation. Efforts have been made to cultivate an environment that encourages people to be engaging as well as innovative in the Internet economy. For example, no taxes have been levied on online sales by individual sellers, and small logistic companies that support e-commerce by providing delivery services enjoy tax deductions.
In such a liberal environment, the Chinese Internet economy has far transcended online shopping. Electronic coupons can be downloaded from various websites and then redeemed at restaurants, cinemas, shopping malls and fitness centres. When people go out for dinner with friends, the bills are automatically split among friends and their shares are deducted from their bank accounts by the ever-growing online payment system. With various mobile applications, people can befriend those who share the same interests, while seniors can access remote healthcare services from home, and the list goes on.
The assertion that Internet control would dampen innovations is questionable; the two do not really exclude each other, since government control is largely political. This is not exclusive to China, it also exists in other countries to various degrees. Singapore, for example, prohibits the spreading of certain information on the Internet. While it is arguable that a strict management could be counter-productive in terms of innovation and creativity, it is necessary, although not entirely desirable, to make up for an insufficient legal framework while China is undergoing a rapid sociopolitical transition. As such, the social stability necessary to sustain development is secured, which in turn provides an environment for innovation and development.
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Interestingly, it is often argued that in the name of maintaining socio-political stability, China has blocked major IT enterprises such as Google, Facebook and Twitter from entering, so as to protect the local IT companies from market competition. This is seen as a determining factor in Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent's (BAT) success. A criticism is that, without competition, BAT and other Chinese IT companies just copy the ideas of their international peers, and as a result there is utterly no indigenous innovation in China's IT industry.
While there are profound and complex justifications for blocking some primary companies from doing business in China, the accusation that such practices hinder or even destroy innovation and creativity doesn't hold water. Innovation is not just about a brand new idea, it is also about how to put this idea into practice. For a very long time, Made in Japan household appliances were popular all over the world, although neither washing machines nor televisions were invented in Japan.
Smart Japanese businesses copied the existing technologies and made incremental improvements. It is these minor innovations that established Japan as its own brand. It is the same story for China's IT innovation. For instance, in the early 2000s, eBay entered the Chinese market, but was squeezed out a few years later by local latecomer, Taobao, a subsidiary of Alibaba. Although eBay had gained rich experience in its international market, a lack of understanding of Chinese customers' consumption habits made them gradually lose market share. The retreat of eBay from China was not because of the Chinese government's protectionism, but because they lost against local competitors in a fair market system.
It is imperative for China to carefully scrutinise other countries' experience and practices to develop a comprehensive legal framework to regulate its Internet. However, it must find a balance between a strict legal framework and flexibility, in order to maintain the vitality of the Internet for innovation.
Jenny Li Jie is a research assistant of the National University of Singapore.
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Is Israel a place of refuge for the Jewish people?
Professor Sucharov's discussion touches on a related point that is worth dealing with directly: does the sovereign state of Israel, and in particular its powerful military, render Jews in Israel safer than those who dwell beyond its borders?
Jews visiting Israel from abroad almost invariably feel safe when in Israel. They are in a state dominated by a substantial Jewish majority, a state where Jews need never deny or hide their Jewishness or fear being persecuted because of their religion or nationality. The ubiquity of armed Israeli soldiers is an eloquent sign and source of this feeling of being powerful, in charge, and at home. A psychological sense of security translates into a sense of personal safety.
Since the state of Israel was founded it has taken in millions of Jews who faced persecution in the Middle East, North Africa, eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union. In recent years there has been increased Jewish immigration from France, where many Jews have been shaken by horrific, albeit isolated, incidents like the murder of a rabbi and three Jewish children in Tolouse in March of 2012. And in the past months there has been a spurt of Jewish immigration to Israel from Ukraine, whose Jews are not fleeing persecution so much as pervasive uncertainty about the country's future.
Yet at the same time Jews in Israel and the diaspora alike fear for the country's security and long-term survival. Since the state was established, over 20,000 Israeli soldiers (the vast majority of them Jewish) have died, and another 4000 civilians (again, mostly Jewish) have died during wars or at the hands of terrorists. As many as 100,000 Israeli veterans are considered disabled. These numbers dwarf the number of Jews in the diaspora who have been killed or wounded in terrorist incidents since 1948.
Today Israel is vulnerable to rocket bombardment from southern Lebanon, and there is widespread fear that despite ongoing negotiations with the international community, Iran may develop a nuclear weapon, which, the government claims, would place Israel in existential danger.
So where are Jews safer – in the diaspora or in Israel? What does it mean to be "safe"? Is safety a matter of physical security or is it more a state of mind?


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LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Specialised Healthcare & Medical Education (SHME) Khawaja Salman Rafique has directed the SHME officers to ensure provision of clean drinking water at all public sector hospitals as well as medical educational institutions, provision of free medicines in the emergency wards, Infection Control & Hospital Waste Management in the light of the orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan.
The minister in this regard chaired a high level meeting of all the heads of medical educational institutions and the medical superintendents of teaching hospitals and specialised healthcare institutions on Monday.
SHME Secretary Najam Ahmad Shah, special secretary Usman Muazam, concerned officers of the department, experts from Public Health Department, Water & Sanitation Agency (WASA), Punjab Food Authority (PFA), Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), vice chancellors of medical universities, principals of medical colleges and the medical euperintendents and executive directors of teaching hospitals and specialised health facilities participated in the video link meeting.
The public health chief engineer, technical expert of WASA and PCRWR briefed the participants regarding the method and standar operating procedures of water quality checking, cleanliness of water tanks and water reservoirs, checking of water resource and chlorination. Dr Rafia Haider of PFA informed that the representatives of PFA have collected the water samples from teaching hospitals for laboratory analysis.
Najam Ahmad Shah directed the heads of medical institutions to conduct a survey/analysis of water resource of their institution/hospital and if there is any problem with regard to the water action should be taken according to the recommendations of the experts either deep boring of the tube well or installation of water filtration plant. He also directed that a responsible official also be deputed for watch and ward for the provision of safe drinking water to the patients and their attendants. He said that no compromise would be made on the provision of clean drinking water in the medical educational institutions and the hospitals. The secretary warned the head of the institutions that inspection team of the department or any other institution may visit the hospital for random checking of quality of drinking water.
Shah asked the participants of the meeting to ensure all the measures for this purpose within a month and heads of the institutions have to submit a certificate to specialised healthcare department for ensuring provision of safe drinking water, provision of free medicine in the emergency wards and infection control. The meeting reviewed the arrangements and steps taken for the disposal of hospital waste management, functioning of incinerators and provision of free medicine. The heads of the institutions informed that 100 percent free medicine is being provided in the emergency wards of the hospitals, however in outdoor and indoor departments free medicine up to 80 percent is available. It was informed that some results of medicines are lying pending with the Drug Testing Laboratories (DTLs) however the hospital management is in contact with the officials of DTLs for early lab tests of the medicines.
Shah asked the heads of the institutions that they should take the issues regarding the provision of clean drinking water, infection control and provision of free medicines in emergency wards seriously and every institution must constitute a committee as third party which should monitor all these arrangements regularly and submit a report to the head of the institution.
Khawaja Salman Rafique revealed that the honourable Supreme Court has also directed the DTL to complete the laboratory test of pending medicines within a month. All the teaching hospitals informed the progress in hospital waste management and installation of incinerators individually. Salman Rafique directed the officers that they should ensure provision of clean drinking water and should get guidance from the experts of Public Health Department, PCRWR and WASA.


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