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MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study employed 28 young female Wistar albino rats weighing 250-300 grams. An experimental adhesion model was created in each rat using serosal abrasion and peritoneal excision. They were divided into four groups, each comprising seven rats: Group 1, adhesion induction only; Group 2, resveratrol administration only; Group 3, octreotide administration only; and Group 4, administration of resveratrol and octreotide combination. The rats were monitored under appropriate conditions for 14 days and then underwent laparotomy. Macroscopic intensity and extensiveness of adhesions and microscopic changes in the granulation tissue (cellular intensity, reticular and collagen fibers, capillaries, elastic and smooth muscle fibers, fibrosis) were evaluated and graded. Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U-test were used in statistical analysis and the level of statistical significance was established as p <0.05.
RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of the intensity and extensiveness of macroscopic adhesions (p=0.377 and p=0.319). There was a statistically significant difference between the microscopic scores of the groups according to Zühlke's classification (p=0.026). The Bonferroni correction used to test for the differences revealed that the rats in Group 1 achieved significantly higher scores than the rats in Group 3 (p=0.016).
CONCLUSION: Octreotide showed higher efficiency compared to the control group in microscopic classification; however, the two agents were not superior to each other or their combination was not superior in preventing intra-abdominal adhesions.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively assessed 107 cadavers that had undergone conventional autopsy and PMCT. We made 5 measurements from the PMCT that included cervical length (CL), thoracic length (TL), lumbosacral length (LS), total column length of the spine, excluding the sacrum and coccyx (TCL), and ellipse line measurement of the whole spine, excluding the sacrum and coccyx (EL). We compared these anthropometric PMCT measurements with AL and correlated them using linear regression analysis.
RESULTS: The results showed a significant linear relationship existed between TL and LS with AL, which was higher in comparison with the other parameters than the rest of the spine parameters. The linear regression formula derived was: 48.163 + 2.458 (TL) + 2.246 (LS).
CONCLUSIONS: The linear regression formula derived from PMCT spine length parameters particularly thoracic and lumbar spine gave a finer correlation with autopsy body length and can be used for accurate estimation of cadaveric height. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first ever linear regression formula for cadaveric height assessment using only post mortem CT spine length measurements.
OBJECTIVES: (1) Evaluate the four published equations' performance in estimating ionised calcium; (2) Determine the accuracy of calculated ionised and adjusted total calcium in classifying patients according to calcium states; and (3) Identify factors associated with hypocalcaemia in the critically ill population.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study involving 281 critically ill patients aged 18-80 years of both genders in a Malaysian tertiary intensive care unit. Performance of the four equations was analysed using Bland-Altman difference plot and Passing Bablok regression analysis. Crosstabulation was conducted to assess classification accuracy. Mann-Whitney U or Pearson Chi-Square tests were performed to identify variables associated with hypocalcaemia.
RESULTS: Calculated ionised calcium using all four equations significantly overestimated ionised calcium. Calculated ionised and adjusted total calcium had poor accuracies in classifying hypocalcaemic patients. pH was significantly higher in hypocalcaemics.
CONCLUSION: Calculated ionised and adjusted total calcium significantly overestimate ionised calcium in the critically ill. In this specific population, calcium status should only be confirmed with ionised calcium measured by direct ion-selective electrode (ISE).
CASE REPORT: We present a rare case of metastatic alveolar RMS from a nasal primary to cervical lymph nodes (LNs) in an elderly patient, diagnosed on the fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy. Smears showed malignant round cells featuring focal rhabdoid appearance, with rhabdomyoblastic differentiation further supported by immunocytochemical stains. Diagnosis of alveolar RMS was confirmed by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) identifying FOXO1 gene involvement with dual colour break-apart probes at locus 13q14.
DISCUSSION: The differential diagnosis for a small round blue cell tumour in the elderly generally includes metastatic small cell carcinoma, lymphoma, malignant melanoma, RMS, desmoplastic small round cell tumour and Ewing's sarcoma/primitive neuroectodermal tumour. Subtle morphological analysis and expression pattern of immunostaining for skeletal muscle differentiation led to the diagnosis of RMS. Cytogenetic testing on the FOXO1 gene rearrangement helps definite subtyping of alveolar RMS.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 128 diabetic patients with foot ulcers were recruited and divided into two groups, consisting of 73 patients in the IDFU group and 55 in the non-infected diabetic foot ulcer (NIDFU). The severity of infection in IDFU patients was graded based on the Infectious Disease Society of America-International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot classification. Blood samples from all the patients were collected for measurement of PCT, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and white cell count (WBC). The area under the receiver operating curves (AUC) were then constructed and analysed.
RESULTS: PCT, hs-CRP and WBC levels were significantly higher in the IDFU group compared to NIDFU with hs-CRP demonstrated the highest AUC (0.91; p <0.001) followed by PCT (0.814; p < 0.001) and lastly WBC (0.775; p < 0.001). The best cut off value, sensitivity and specificity for the presence of infection in diabetic foot, were 3.47 mg/dL, 80% and 89% for hs-CRP, 0.11 ng/ml, 70% and 87% for PCT and 11.8x109/L, 60% and 90% for WBC. All the infection markers showed significant positive correlations with infection severity of DFU.
CONCLUSION: This study showed that hs-CRP is a more sensitive marker for diagnosing IDFU. Although PCT is useful in differentiating IDFU from NIDFU, the use of PCT is not necessary as it adds little value to the current practice.
CASE REPORT: The patient presented with upper respiratory tract infection, fever, seizures and abdominal pain. An initial diagnosis of encephalitis was made. In view of the unexplained abdominal pain with other clinical findings such as posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome by CT brain, temporary blindness as well as hyponatraemia, acute intermittent porphyria was suspected. Urine delta aminolaevulinic acid (δ-ALA) and porphobilinogen were elevated confirming the diagnosis of AIP. Genetic studies were done for this patient. The patient had a complete resolution of her symptoms with carbohydrate loading and high caloric diet.
CONCLUSION: Although rare, AIP should be considered as a cause of hyponatraemia in a patient who presents with signs and/or symptoms that are characteristic of this disease.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A review of multiple reports and kit inserts on the diagnostic performance of rapid tests from various manufacturers that are commercially available were performed. Only preliminary data are available currently.
RESULTS: From a total of nine rapid detection test (RDT) kits, three kits offer total antibody detection, while six kits offer combination SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG detection in two separate test lines. All kits are based on colloidal gold-labeled immunochromatography principle and one-step method with results obtained within 15 minutes, using whole blood, serum or plasma samples. The sensitivity for both IgM and IgG tests ranges between 72.7% and 100%, while specificity ranges between 98.7% to 100%. Two immunochromatography using nasopharyngeal or throat swab for detection of COVID-19 specific antigen are also reviewed.
CONCLUSIONS: There is much to determine regarding the value of serological testing in COVID-19 diagnosis and monitoring. More comprehensive evaluations of their performance are rapidly underway. The use of serology methods requires appropriate interpretations of the results and understanding the strengths and limitations of such tests.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search was done from June 2019 to November 2019 with restrictions to the English language. The search was performed in ScienceDirect, PubMed, and EMBASE databases, using a combination of search terms related to drones, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), maternal, obstetric, healthcare, medical products transportation and Malaysia. A discourse analysis followed and a narrative review was provided on this subject.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The validated ability of drones in the delivery of blood products is highlighted as a possible application in improving maternal healthcare in Malaysia, particularly in the state of Sabah. Five key challenges are identified: infrastructure, technicalities, regulations, expertise, and social acceptance. Future predictions of drone technology in healthcare were outlined with the suggestion of three principle arms of application.
CONCLUSION: The usage of the medical drone in medical products transportation supports the objectives of WHO MDG 5 for Malaysian maternal health. A study on the impact of drones in reducing the maternal mortality ratio is recommended for further exploration.
METHOD: This cross-sectional study involved eighty-three (n=83) adults attending a health screening program at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Demographic data, anthropometric measurements and blood samples for fasting blood glucose (FBG), fasting lipid profile (FSL), glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) and hsCRP were taken. Respondents were grouped according to FRS and the Joint Interim Statement into 10-year CVD risk categories (low, intermediate and high) and MetS, respectively.
RESULTS: hsCRP was significantly increased in patients with high body mass index (BMI) (p=0.001), at-risk waist circumference (WC) (p=0.001) and MetS (p=0.009). Spearman's correlation coefficient showed a significant positive correlation between hsCRP level and total FRS score (r=0.26, p<0.05) and HDL-C score (r=0.22, p<0.05).
CONCLUSION: The significant difference of hsCRP levels across obesity levels and MetS with its modest correlation with FRS scores supported the adjunctive role of hsCRP in CVD risk prediction, most likely capturing the inflammatory pathological aspect and thus partly accounting for the residual CVD risk.

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How to invest in infrastructure: Firms that build hospitals, roads, fire stations and more can help your nest egg beat inflation
- The Consumer Prices Index hit a surprise 1.8% last week
- At the same time savings rates have been slashed
- Infrastructure project can be a way for investors to earn steady returns without relying on the whims of the market
Just as inflation hit a surprise six-month high of 1.8 per cent last week, National Savings & Investments joined the big banks in slashing its savings rates and cutting prizes on its Premium Bonds.
Meanwhile, the stock market is feeling the effects of the coronavirus epidemic, making it harder to earn returns.
So what can investors do to stop their savings being eroded by the rising cost of living? There is salvation to be found in unexpected places - including Britain's drive to build more hospitals, roads and transport networks.
The companies behind Britain's infrastructure often have long visible public contracts and clauses relating to inflation written into them
'The Government is about to go on an infrastructure investment blitz,' says Jason Hollands at investment management firm Tilney. He believes companies who build this infrastructure often offer strong inflation-proofing characteristics.
This is because their income is often very visible - contracts can be 25 years in length - so by investing in them you aren't relying on the annual whims of the market.
Many infrastructure projects have clauses relating to inflation in their contracts. This means that they can raise the price they charge clients - in this case the Government - as inflation rises. This is important when agreeing to a 25-year project.
Even when there is no contractual obligation, infrastructure firms are generally influential enough to pass price rises on to their clients.
Traditionally, it has been hard for individual investors to gain exposure to infrastructure projects, which have typically been funded by large institutions.
But in recent years there have been a number of stock market-listed infrastructure investment trusts offering attractive returns to income-seekers.
Hollands recommends International Public Partnerships (INPP), which is a global infrastructure fund with almost three quarters of the projects it invests in within the UK. These include the new Revenue & Customs office in Liverpool and court buildings in Derbyshire.
INPP is also building many British schools, with contracts that often extend to school maintenance and day-to-day management, providing yet more inflation-proofing. 'Projects are under very longterm contracts - more than 25 years - and often include inflationary adjustments to revenues,' Hollands explains.
Tilney's Jason Hollands believes the companies behind Britain's upcoming infrastructure blitz make for good inflation-proof investments
INPP yields an inflation-beating 4.3 per cent. This is far above the 1.8 per cent figure for the Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation, released on Thursday, and even beats the 2.7 per cent figure for the Retail Prices Index.
Hollands' second pick is HICL, the company behind Oldham Library in Greater Manchester, and a large number of the UK's fire stations, including those in Dorset, Gloucester and Tyne & Wear.
HICL has a yield - the annual dividend paid to shareholders divided by the share price - of 4.4 per cent.
And once the increase in the share price is factored in it has returned 13 per cent in the past year, 27 per cent in the past three years and 50.8 per cent in the past five years.
Infrastructure aside, other funds with inflation-proofing characteristics include those invested in inflation-linked bonds, where payouts to investors rise and fall with the inflation rate.
Typically, these are used to fund reliable government debt such as gilts - British Government bonds - or US treasuries. One fund that invests heavily in these types of bonds is the Personal Assets Trust, a stock market-listed investment trust with a focus on beating inflation.
It has a third of its portfolio in US treasury inflation-protected securities. Other holdings include gold bullion, which is also seen as offering protection against inflation.
'Personal Assets Trust won't shoot the lights out when the stock market is doing extremely well, but it has a strong record of steady-eddy returns and will hold up well during tough periods,' says Hollands.
A similar fund is AXA Distribution. It mainly invests in blue chip British shares to generate returns, but has more than a third of its portfolio in UK index-linked bonds to reduce volatility and provide some inflation proofing.
The fund has returned nearly 11 per cent this year, and an average of 5 per cent annually over the past three years.
Risk-averse investors might also consider a fund with a low risk profile, containing assets that typically help combat inflation.
Dzmitry Lipski, head of funds research at investment platform Interactive Investor, recommends the Vanguard LifeStrategy 20 Per Cent Equity Fund as a 'gentle introduction to investing' for those concerned about inflation eroding cash savings.
A fifth of the fund is invested in equities (shares), but the remainder is invested in bonds and other fixed-interest deals.
'A closer look under the bonnet reveals that the majority of the portfolio is invested in bonds on the low end of the risk spectrum,' Lipski says. Almost a third is invested in government bonds, while 19 per cent is in corporate bonds.
The fund boasts a solid track record, returning 9.6 per cent over the past year, 15.4 per cent over the past three years and 28.2 per cent over the past five years.
'This far outstrips cash returns over the same period,' says Lipski.
Those who don't consider the impact of inflation could see their nest egg wither away
Taking risks with your capital might seem daunting, but those who don't consider the impact of inflation on their money are likely to suffer over time. Over ten years, for example, inflation at 1.75 per cent would turn the value of £10,000 cash into £8,400 if there was no growth in its value.
'Taking what appears to be "no risk" in the case of cash savings is actually a risky strategy in itself,' says Lipski. But if you really can't afford to risk your capital declining in value due to stock market tremors, and are able to tie up your money, there are some cash accounts that beat inflation - just.
If you fix for three years, the Bank of London & The Middle East offers 1.85 per cent on its Premier Deposit Account, and Gatehouse Bank's Shariah-compliant Fixed-Term Deposit offers 1.82 per cent.
Savings of up to £85,000 in both of are backed by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
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I have a special design for you today that I created for the first Link-up of my Hobby Polish Bloggers Group (HPB)
on Facebook. We plan to do one every month going forward and this time the theme is Halloween. This group is best for the more casual polish blogger and has been an excellent resource for me. I’ve learned so much from these ladies! It is a Closed group, so you’ll need to send a request to join. Now for the nail art!
I have to apologize to you again because I don’t have pictures of this design in process. I think I got so excited to FINALLY get a watermarble on my nails that I was completely thrown off my game! I am so sorry!
This design came to be entirely due to the watermarble on my middle and ring fingers. I’ve been playing around with watermarbling for a few weeks now and this combination of polishes worked for me the other night. I used Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Night Fright
, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Pumpkin Queen
and Picture Polish Imperial
because it happened to be nearby. I had thinned the 2 Sally Hansen
polishes during my previous experiments, but Imperial
worked great just the way it was.
I polished my thumb and pinky with 2 coats of Imperial
and applied 2 coats of Night Fright
to my index finger. All of my nails got a healthy coat of HK Girl Fast Drying Topcoat
The decorating started with 2 small, white ghost water decals from Daily Charme’s Dainty Decals – Happy Halloween
sheet. Next it was time to stamp. I used the Halloween design from MoYou London’s Festive 16
and multicolor stamped it using Mundo de Unas Orange
. I stamped the ghost design from MoYou London Festive 16
on my thumb using Mundo de Unas White
I decided the ghosts needed a bit of sparkle and went over both the decals and stamped ghosts with China Glaze Fairy Dust
on a small nail art brush. The finishing touch was adding Daily Charme’s Gold Ghost
to my pinky with a dab of nail glue.
I have been admiring all of the wonderful purple Halloween designs on Instagram for a few weeks now and I was thrilled to come up with one of my own. Thank you very much for the inspiration my Instagram friends!
Basecoat and Topcoat: NailTek Foundation II and HK Girl Fast Drying Topcoat
Base polishes: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Night Fright and Pumpkin Queen, Picture Polish Imperial
Accent polish: China Glaze Fairy Dust
Stamping plates: MoYou London Festive 15 and 16
Stamping polish: Mundo de Unas White #1, Orange #13 and Silver #18
Embellishments: Daily Charme Happy Halloween water decals and Gold Ghost
I would love to hear your thoughts on this nail art design! I am so happy with the way it turned out! Don’t forget to scroll down and see the great work from other members of the group.
Thanks for reading! I’ll see you at the next post.

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The paintings printed on the cards show the angel ́s resonance body, which is of pure light and colour. This is, what I, Ines Siri Trost, perceive of them as a huge and spherical embodiness of their being and what I am allowed to paint of the angels for us humans. This box is a treasure box and life time guidance, for your personal guardian angel works together in a team of angels also including the archangels. It is up to you now to take on this gift and take up the impulses and messages in this book and through these paintings which are as suchspiritual pictograms unfolding the angels ́ spheres and workings right in and through your human heart.
Card set with accompanying book and 19 angel seal cards of the archangels: Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Uriel, Metathron, Eliasee, Camael, Amael, Siboel-Shaha, Phanuel, Jeremiel, Jehudiel, Samuel, Jophiel-Essentiel, Zadkiel, Jahoviel inias, Siguel, Ariel, Esefiel Included is an accompanying book with 294 pages with the messages and mantras of the angels as well as further texts on working with the angels and their angel seals.


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BoE’s Broadbent says QE not to blame for surge in inflation
LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent said central banks should not ignore measures of money supply but claims that their quantitative easing (QE) bond-buying programmes led to excessive inflation are not backed up by evidence.
Some politicians and analysts have blamed the huge sums of central bank money created by the BoE and other central banks since the 2008 financial crisis, and more recently during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the recent surge in inflation.
British consumer price inflation hit its highest in more than 40 years in October at 11.1%, and remained above 10% in the most recent data for March.
Broadbent – in line with recent BoE statements – said supply-chain disruptions caused by the pandemic and the surge in natural gas prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 were clearer causes of the jump in prices than money supply.
“As an explanation for the inflation we’ve experienced I think this fits the actual data better than the single fact of strong household money growth during the pandemic,” he said in a speech on Tuesday to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, a think tank.
Some economists have accused the BoE, U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank of missing signals from an increase in money supply that should have served as warnings of the risk of rising inflation.
“In major economic areas, money supply growth was running at rates which would have set the alarm bells ringing not many years earlier. But somehow central banks thought that this did not matter,” Roger Bootle, the chairman of consultancy Capital Economics, wrote in the Telegraph newspaper on Sunday
Broadbent said the BoE did not ignore money supply, but said it needed to be kept in context with other economic variables, and that quantitative easing in practice was different to the ‘helicopter drop’ of money found in economic text books.
“No monetary policymaker should ignore information that’s relevant for future inflation. That includes the monetary aggregates,” he said.
“But like most economic data they need interpretation. Certainly the very strongest claims – that QE inevitably leads to rapid growth of commercial bank deposits (M4), on a par with that in the central bank’s balance sheet, and that this, in turn, inevitably leads to excessive inflation – are not well supported by the evidence.”
(Reporting by David Milliken and Andy BruceEditing by William Schomberg)


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SIBU: A total of RM2.3mil has been disbursed to 23 schools in Sarawak during a 10-day working visit by Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying.
"I visited 17 schools in Sarawak and allocated RM2.3mil to 23 schools, we invited school representatives to receive the allocation," said Lim on Tuesday (Oct 3).
Speaking after visiting SMK St Elizabeth, she said the latter was the last school they visited during the 10-day working visit to Sarawak.
Also present were Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau, Sibu MP Oscar Ling, Senator Roderick Wong,and Sarawak Education deputy director Dr Les Met.
"Today in Sibu, the total amount allocated was RM310,000. We allocated RM110,000 to SMK Elizabeth, RM100,000 to SJKC Tiong Hin, and RM100,000 for SJKC Thai Kwang," she said.
Lim said that she hopes that the schools will fully use the funding allocated by the Federal Government, and added that restoring dilapidated schools in Sarawak would be among the Ministry's main focuses next year.
"Schools with a scale of 7 must be demolished and rebuilt. Therefore, this is one of our priorities as we need to expedite this process.
"We are also addressing the issue of school dropouts in rural areas. We will study how to tackle this situation," she added.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek had in January said that the ministry had identified 568 schools that were unsafe for use.
On Budget 2024 to be tabled on Oct 13, Lim said she welcomed the statement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that the Education Ministry would continue to receive the biggest allocations
"We are indeed very grateful for the allocation. This is crucial because many schools need maintenance.
"We want our students to learn in a safe and comfortable environment because they are the future leaders of the country," said Lim.

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The problem with catheter tip bolus syringes is that they weren’t designed for the bolus delivery of nutrition!
Bolus syringes are incredibly inefficient. The typical bolus syringe is 60mL, which is great for hydration or many enteral medications but not for a full meal. They aren’t designed to be used multiple times either – the rubber tip on the plunger wears out quickly making it almost impossible to push. They were designed to deliver meds or hydration and then thrown away, not refilled and used over and over.
A larger bolus syringe isn’t the solution either because it gets very difficult to to push the plunger. If you don’t use a plunger it gets tiresome to sit and hold a large volume syringe while it slowly drains.
A lot of people like the Miracle syringe from the Squirrel Store. It has a o-ring instead of a large rubber tip on the plunger, which makes the syringe somewhat easier to use and longer lasting. But, bottom line, this syringe is designed for veterinary use! If you shop for them on Amazon the first bullet point says “Not for human use-animal hand feeding only.”
Is that really what you want to use for yourself or your loved one at meal time?
No matter what type of syringe you use for bolus feeding you have to connect and reconnect many times during a meal. This means dipping the syringe into the nutrition, cleaning the tip and connecting it to your feeding tube. With each connection, the chance of contaminating the nutrition increases.
Reducing the number of times you need to connect and disconnect with a messy tip is best way to keep your feeding tube clean and lowering the risk of contamination.
ENFit syringes are great for making a secure connection but doesn’t change the fact that you have to disconnect and refill the bolus syringe up to six times at every meal. ENFit syringes have threads to make a secure connection but that also makes keeping the tip clean a challenge. The nutrition on the tip can transfer to the groove in the ENFit connector on the feeding tube. The nutrition builds up in the groove and can create a hard to clean residue.
If you don’t have an ENFit feeding tube or extension set yet you can still use the bFed System – just make sure to add an ENFit adapter to your order.
All of these difficulties in using bolus syringes are why we created the bFed System – designed specifically for the home tube feeder.
Using the Bolink Large Cap and a Bolee Bag means no messy tip and less chance for dried nutrition to build up in the ENFit system. There’s no dipping a tip into the nutrition. Just pour your nutrition into the Bolee Bag, attach the Bolink Large cap and connect to the feeding tube or extension set to deliver your nutrition – one connection per meal. You can also fill multiple Bolee Bags and store them in your refrigerator or freezer. Easy to grab for a day on the go or storage at school or work.
The Bolee Bag is also easy to wash and reuse. We’ve tested it through multiple fill, freeze, use and wash cycles and are confident you will get on average 15 uses out of each Bolee Bag (some will get more, some will get less).
And, best of all, the bFed System is covered by insurance. If you use a home care supplier, you can get the bFed System delivered to your home as part of your monthly Enteral Nutrition Gravity Supply Kit with the cost covered under HCPCS code B4036.
Since the Bolee Bag is reusable, most home care suppliers will provide 10 Bolee Bags and 30 Bolink Large Caps for your monthly supply.
Why put up with this misery? You finally have an alternative to the inefficiency that is bolus feeding with a 60mL syringe. Put down the syringe and get the bFed System today.
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On 5 January 2002, Professor John J. Furedy of the University of Toronto submitted this unpublished letter to Nature magazine. For discussion of thermal-imaging based lie detection, see the AntiPolygraph.org message board thread, Thermal Imaging "Lie Detector."
The new device for detecting deception through measuring high-definition thermal-imaging reported by Pavlidis et al. (Nature, January 3, 2002) may seem an attractive way of improving the accuracy of airport security screening. However, the procedure was only "validated" against polygraph examination by experts (at the Department of Defense Polygraph Institute). Pavlidis et al. make no mention of a considerable body of scientific, psychophysiological literature that casts grave doubt on the scientific basis of this purported application of psychophysiology (e.g., books by Ben-Shakhar and Furedy, 1990, and by Lykken, 1981).
The fundamental problem with the polygraph, even when administered by "experts", is that the measures it uses such as the electrodermal response are virtually useless for differentiating the anxious-but-innocent person from the anxious-and-guilty one. Why should we think that the thermal imaging measure will be any more discriminating?
John J. Furedy, Professor of Psychology, Unviversity of Toronto

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Strategies to Build a Stronger Family
With so many parents working full time jobs outside of the home and kid’s busy schedules, it’s easy to forget to set aside “family time.” But our families are just like anything else in life. You have to work to make them stronger. Family communication is vital in building stronger family. But sometimes we just don’t know how to open the lines of family communication. The following are some practical strategies to building a stronger family and opening the lines of family communication.
1. Caring and Appreciation. Take time to share positive aspects of each other. Family communication starts with focusing on the positive. Even if a family member makes many mistakes, take the time to appreciate the positive things every member of your family does and celebrate their achievements. A simple way to express your caring and appreciation is through love notes. Tuck short notes into your children’s lunch boxes or under their pillows. Also, spending quality time with your child is important to show just how much you care about him. Eat meals together, watch a movie, take a walk together. Another way to show appreciation for your family is to use and practice good manners. Treat everyone in the household with respect and always compliment good behavior. Thank family members for their efforts. A simple “thank you” can go a long way in building better family communication. A final fun thing to do to show appreciation to your family is to make gift certificates and follow through with them. Make gift certificates that allow your child to skip out on a chore or pick the family movie are simple things your child will enjoy.
2. Practice family traditions. A family tradition gives children a sense of belonging and security. They give children feelings of warmth and closeness to their families. Traditions can be any event that you do regularly and may be as simple as a bedtime story or biscuits and gravy for Saturday morning breakfast.
3. Work Together. Strong families make decisions and solve problems together. This is where open lines of family communication make the difference in functional families and dysfunctional families. Parents are the leaders of the family, but children should be allowed to voice their opinions and participate in discussions that affect the whole family. Of course, these discussions should be age appropriate. Let your toddler choose the cereal while grocery shopping. Let your teenager choose something the family does on the family vacation. Letting your children make choices will also help them grow up to be responsible adults who can make good choices on their own. It also helps them feel connected to the family because you are sending the message that what they think is important too. The most important thing in effective family communication is that your children feel like they are “heard.” This, of course, doesn’t mean that they always get their way. But allowing them to voice their opinions and know that you hear them and have taken their opinions into consideration makes a huge difference in creating open family communication.
4. Be flexible and open to change. Keeping routines and schedules is important in developing a healthy and stable family with good family communication, but adhering to those routines without flexibility opens families up to strained relationships. Families who are flexible and open to change are stronger families. Parents can set an example of flexibility by offering to do a nightly chore for a child who has an unusually heavy load of homework. Parents should also be aware that as children get older, their responsibilities and freedoms should change. There are also a number of life changes that families need to adapt to. Divorce, sickness, death, family moves—with all of these events, and more, families who are flexible and adapt to these changes are more likely to remain strong families.
If your family is having problems openly communicating, it may be time to speak with a Family Counselor. Family Counselors at Tender Hearts are trained to help you and your family develop skills to openly and effectively communicate so that you have strong relationships build on mutual respect. Call today to learn more!
Communicating with Teenagers: 5 Suggestions to Improve Your Family Communication Skills
Does your family communication leave much to be desired? Does communicating with teenagers in your household seem like a never-ending battle? Let’s say you ask your teen to do something as simple as pick up his tennis shoes and he explodes into a screaming fit over how “You just don’t understand him.” Or maybe your daughter has been giving you the silent treatment ever since you asked her to hurry up one morning before school.
Deep down you probably understand what’s going on. Your teen feels like you just don’t understand him or her, but you really do. You remember what it was like during your own teenage years, but getting your teen to understand that you really do understand is just something that’s not going to happen any time soon, at least not without some extra help!
Suggestions to Improve Family Communication with a Teenager
1. Start with Understanding.
Try to begin every interaction with letting your teen know that you understand what she is going through. No matter how hard it is, no matter how much you may disagree with your teen’s perspective or actions, no matter how much you simply just don’t understand—try to let them feel like you understand them. This will open their ears and their minds to what you have to say. Family Communication with a teenager will go absolutely no where if they tune you out. Your first objective in communicating with your teen is simply getting them to open up enough to listen to you.
2. Eliminate Emotion.
Again, this is very difficult when communicating with teenagers. It’s something that will take practice, but whatever your teen tells you, don’t take it personal. Remember, they may look like an adult, they may want to be an adult, but their brains are not fully developed in many ways. Sometimes your teen will make bad choices. Sometimes your teen will make decisions that you don’t agree with. It isn’t personal. Your teen is just trying to figure out who they are and be themselves. They aren’t acting this way to personally hurt you. They just need a good parent to guide them as they learn to make better choices.
3. Ask good questions.
Ask your teen for her ideas and help problem-solve with her. Instead of asking your teen, “Why can’t you make it to the bus stop on time?” try saying, “I’ve noticed you’ve been missing the bus lately. Do you have any ideas on how you can make it to the bus stop on time?” If she doesn’t have any ideas, try brainstorming some with her and let her pick the solution she thinks will work best for her. You’re more likely to get “buy in” from your teenager if she has had the opportunity to make the choice herself. This simple step can do wonders for your Family Communication.
4. Stop trying to control your teenager.
You don’t need your teen’s cooperation. She’s old enough to begin making decisions for herself and dealing with the natural consequences of her decisions. Stand firm. Stand your ground. And let the chips fall where they may. For example, you don’t need your teen to stop screaming at you. You can simply stop arguing with her and walk away. When your teenager doesn’t have someone trying to control her, she has no one to rebel against. This doesn’t mean that you let your teenager do whatever, whenever. This means you make your rules and expectations clear and direct. You also make the consequences of breaking those rules clear and direct. And you follow through firmly 100% of the time.
5. Be calm.
Don’t even try communicating with teenagers when either you or they or both are emotional. Family Communication will go nowhere. In the heat of the moment, it’s best to hit the pause button. Take a personal time out. Take several if you need to. Come back to the conversation when you’re both calm. And don’t let your teen drag you into a fight. If you feel them antagonizing you, walk away. Tell your teen that you need some time to think about it and walk away.
Don’t feel bad if you slip up on any of these tips from time to time. Effective Family Communication with Teenagers is a long and winding path. You’ll mess up from time to time, but if you consistently stick to following these 5 suggestions, you’ll find that over time communicating with your teenager using good Family Communication skills gets easier. You’ll begin to experience less of the silent treatment and fighting than you did before.
If you use these suggestions and Family Communication is still a constant struggle, you might consider our Teen Counseling or Family Counseling services to enlist the help of an experienced professional so you can shorten the learning curve when it comes to using effective communication skills.


text: (Sept. 26, 2007) Elgin, IL -- Three Church of the Brethren representatives were among some 140 Christian leaders who met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in New York this morning, Sept. 26, at the Tillman Chapel at the Church Center for the United Nations. The event titled "East West Dialogue: An Interfaith Encounter Between North American Religious Leaders and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran: A Time of Dialogue and Prayerful Reflection Among the Children of Abraham," was arranged by Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and hosted by the UN office of MCC. The Church of the Brethren General Board was one of 11 endorsing agencies. The Brethren participants were James M. Beckwith, Annual Conference moderator and pastor of Annville (Pa.) Church of the Brethren; Doris Abdullah, the Church of the Brethren representative to the United Nations and a board member of On Earth Peace; and Phil Jones, director of the Brethren Witness/Washington Office. Leaders from all the major Christian denominations were present, Jones said. Groups that also endorsed the meeting included the Mennonite Church USA, American Friends Service Committee, World Council of Churches, Pax Christi, and Sojourners, among others. Intentions for the event were "to build bridges of hope and peace with sisters and brothers around the world," said Stanley J. Noffsinger, general secretary of the General Board. "Our participation as a Living Peace Church will speak clearly to our understanding that it is God's desire for his creation to live together peacefully." The meeting began with the reading of sacred scripture, from the Bible and the Koran, and included a 20-minute address from President Ahmadinejad, responses and questions from a five-member panel, an opportunity for the president to respond, a brief opportunity for questions from the audience, and closing prayers, both Christian and Muslim. Romans 12:18 was read at the beginning of the meeting, and Philippians 4 was read at the closing. Readings from the Koran included Al-Baqarah 285, Al-Nimran 64, and Yunus 31. Opening and closing comments were brought by staff and leaders of MCC and the United Methodist Church. http://www.wfn.org/2007/09/msg00219.html How can Christians read from the koran.


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Australia-US Dialogue on Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
…You might think that if you've beenin the cold and shovelling snow that might be an odd thing to say, but trustme, I left a part of Australia that on Australia Day last Saturday this pastweekend it was 47 degrees Celsius where I live in Penrith, in Western Sydney – soI'm quite happy for a cool change.
There are a lot of people in this room,very many familiar faces and very many friends who are important to theUS-Australia relationship. And in addition to my friend and colleague Joe, theAmbassador, I wanted to acknowledge two other individuals.
Firstly, let me acknowledge StephenSmith, a distinguished predecessor of mine in both portfolios – that's a recordI'm sure we'll both hold proud for a long time and he's indeed a distinguishedpredecessor. It is becoming a habit–we were in New Delhi together two weeks agoand have made the transition now to Washington. Stephen thank you for the continuedwork you do in national security and international relations, and I lookforward to continuing to work with you into the future.
And secondly, a new friend ofAustralia, Arthur B. Culvahouse, here this afternoon, likewise has a long anddistinguished history of public service supporting no less than threePresidents and Presidential Nominees, and will soon add to his impressiveresume the title of US Ambassador to Australia. I very much look forward towelcoming you to our nation's capital when you arrive, I hope, in March.
There are also, as I said, very manyfriendly faces. There are particularly some faces here today with whom I'vemade friends while they were working with my good mate, Jim Mattis. And I wantto thank them for their contributions to the Australia-US relationship duringthat time. You know who you are and you know how important it was and I verymuch appreciate you being here this afternoon.
Can I also thank the Press Club forhosting me today, the United States Studies Centre and the Perth US-Asia Centrefor their work in putting together this very valuable US-Australia Dialogue onCooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
That work has been a significant newaddition to this year's G'Day USA program, which shows that this annual event isnot only highly valued, it is growing in scope and relevance.
It is as you know, our annual publicdiplomacy program in the United States, and it's in its 16th year – Ithink that's very telling. It's a really strong message about how it promotesthe best of Australia's ideas, invention, innovation, and talent to audiencesright across the United States.
I know that my good friend andcolleague the Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator Simon Birmingham has justspent a couple of days in Los Angeles promoting some of our cultural andentertainment exports – he has passed the torch to me here in Washington to shinea light on Australia's focus on ensuring a prosperous, stable and secureIndo-Pacific region.
As Joe will tell you, I always welcomeany opportunity to visit the United States. It's a special relationship, we do havea unique affinity.
First forged on the battlefields of theWestern Front in World War I, forged in mud and blood and values, whereAustralians and Americans fought side by side at the Battle of Le Hamel. Wehave fought side-by-side in every major conflict since. And I want toacknowledge those members of the ADF who are here this afternoon and anymembers of the United States military who are with us as well, for what you doin a very difficult job that we ask of you every day of your lives.
Led by Ambassador Hockey, we markedthat centenary milestone last year as "100 years of mateship". We continuedthose efforts around the world, and today in places like in Afghanistan andIraq, in work of countering ISIS on other counter-terrorism operations at themoment.
Through our strong, modern strategicalliance we continue to collaborate as closely as any two nations on the planet,including through civilian and military intelligence collection, in defencescience and technology, and the operation of classified civilian jointfacilities.
And we cooperate closely acrossgovernment and industry on trade and investment, innovation, energy,environment, science and technology, and education.
We also share a unique spacecollaboration program with NASA, which stretches back to before the Apollo 11Moon landing of 1969 – the 50th anniversary of which we willcelebrate in July this year. As a veryyoung child, an infant really, I recall those first images of Neil Armstrongsetting foot on the Moon, and I note with pride that those images beamed fromthe Moon were received first in Australia, in the town of Parkes in my homeState of NSW, before being relayed to the United States and the world.
Today, satellite ground stations inCanberra and Parkes, and AB I promise we are going to Parkes, are the only onesin the world still able to track NASA's Voyager 2, which is now more than 18billion kilometres from earth.
So the Australia-US partnerships nowextends into interstellar space.
Our two economies are the two fastestgrowing in the developed world, underpinned by pro-growth policies, includinglower taxes, freedom of choice, and trade and investment as engines of growth.
The Australia-US Free Trade Agreementis a leading example of this. Since its introduction in 2005, two wayinvestment has more than doubled to $1.6 trillion Australian dollars.
The resolve that we have to supporteach other in the toughest of times and in times of peace and prosperity, isfounded in our shared values of freedom, democracy, the rule of law, mutualrespect and steadfast dependability.
We also know and we must regularlyremind ourselves that strong alliances need to be worked, need to be worked on.They need to be nurtured to ensure that the inevitable vicissitudes of life invibrant democracies are managed and addressed as they occur.
Each of us here today knows well thatthe alliance between Australia-United States is unique and enduring. AsMinister for Foreign Affairs, and previously as Australia's Defence Minister, Ihave been privileged to help steward that relationship for a number of yearsnow.
The nature and the fields of collaborationin the Alliance are as you would expect, constantly evolving. The challenges weface today are different to those of even a decade ago.
One of our key tasks is to ensure thatour alliance is contemporary and relevant.
At the annual Australia-United StatesMinisterial Consultations in Palo Alto last year, we made a commitment to worktogether, and with regional partners, to shape an Indo-Pacific that is open,inclusive, prosperous and rules-based.
We were in Palo Alto facing the regionto reinforce that message.
We committed to a joint work plan, withdiplomatic, security and economic dimensions, to advance our shared strategicinterests in the region.
For Australia, geography grounds ourinterests to the Indo-Pacific region – which is the most dynamic and diversepart of the world, stretching from global economic powerhouses in North Asia toliterally microstates in the South Pacific and to the disparate and fast-growingstates of the Indian Ocean.
For decades, Australian Governmentshave devoted considerable attention to shaping our region, and we have builtenduring bilateral partnerships within it.
Our approach has been consistent andclear – we want a region in which the rights of all states are respected onequal terms, and where adherence to agreed rules and norms of behaviourdelivers lasting peace and nurtures growing prosperity.
Our neighbours value this consistencyand commitment, and they recognise the value that we bring, as an independentand clear voice seeking to shape our region for the better.
Ours is a policy framework ofinterlocking approaches:
- strong partnerships with key democracies such as Japan andIndia
- support for ASEAN, ASEAN centrality and its institutions,particularly the East Asia Summit
- support for an open integrated regional economy
- a strong, productive relationship with China
- and crucially, the Australia-US Alliance and our support forthe strongest possible engagement in the region.
We continue to build this integratedstrategy as a matter of the very highest foreign policy priority. Working withour partners, we seek to shape a balance in the region that is favourable tothose interests.
I have relatively recently visited bothChina, in November last year, and India earlier this month, two of the region'smost significant poles.
In between those two visits, I've alsoconducted talks and visits in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Thailand andMyanmar. Next week I will be in to the Solomon Islands, in Tuvalu, and in NewZealand.
Those visits build on the strongregional engagement I chose to take as Minister for Defence.
These visits, and the importantopportunities to engage with those counterparts and leaders in the region,emphasise Australia's commitment to our bilateral relationships in theIndo-Pacific and the continued focus and commitment we have to our regionalneighbours.
We are working, as all of you know, ina region that is increasingly complex and contested.
By 2030, the Indo-Pacific is expected tobe home to the world's five largest economies: China, the United States, India,Indonesia and Japan.
Economic dynamism brings newopportunities, and increased capacity to solve problems and to improve lives.
The strategic transition underway inthe Indo-Pacific is as profound as the economic transformation that drives it.
Significant shifts in relative powerare taking place that challenge the way our alliance has traditionallyapproached collective security and strategic challenges.
Increased major power competition isnow part of our Indo-Pacific landscape.
So we need to be innovative in the waywe think about and respond to the new dynamic forces at play in the region.
It is in our interests that theseshifts and the attendant challenges do not jeopardise the long period ofstability and growth that the Indo-Pacific has experienced, which has liftedhundreds of millions out of poverty to the benefit of us all.
Australia's aim in the Indo-Pacific is straightforward: to ensure that as the region evolves, it evolves peacefully, so thatcountries like Australia can prosecute their interests free from coercivepower, and so that economic momentum is sustained.
That is why we are committed to workingwith our partners across the region to strengthen political, security andeconomic architecture and to help build regional norms.
That is why we are such strongsupporters of ASEAN's leadership – as I said particularly in its role asconvenor of the region's most important forums, including the East Asia Summit.
That is why we engage with otherimportant regional institutions, including the Pacific Islands Forum and theIndian Ocean Rim Association; as well as 'mini-lateral' groupings such as theTrilateral Strategic Dialogue between Australia, the United States and Japan,and the Quadrilateral Group.
Respecting, supporting and enablingthese important institutions is the fuel that empowers the regional rules-basedorder, which in turn underpins the stability and prosperity of our region.
That support, I contend, is consistentwith US objectives.
To demonstrate that, today I want tocanvas four of the key shared initiatives we discussed during AUSMIN 2018.
Firstly, the strengthening ofinfrastructure investment in the region.
One week after AUSMIN 2018, Australia,the United States and Japan stated their intention to pursue a trilateralpartnership supporting infrastructure investment in the Indo-Pacific.
We were able to announce that inNovember of this year at APEC, the finalisation of the signing of the MoU andpractically as well, the three of us also announced our support for the PapuaNew Guinea electrification partnership with New Zealand – a high qualitypartnership with sustainable financing to support Papa New Guinea's goal ofdistributing electricity and power supply – reliable power supply – to 70 percentof the Papua New Guinea people by 2030.
The broader partnership itself willmobilise investment in projects that build infrastructure, address developmentchallenges, increase connectivity, and drive economic growth – complementing anumber of existing efforts in the region.
We know that the infrastructure needsin the Indo-Pacific are massive – estimated by the Asian Development Bank at$26 trillion [US dollars] over the period 2016-30.
Australia, the US and Japan arecommitted to sustainable, principles-based infrastructure investment that istransparent, promotes open competition, that upholds robust standards, avoidsunsustainable debt burdens, targets the needs of nations of the region thatneed – as identified by them – and unlocks the potential of private sectorinvestment in the region.
I addition, Australia has recentlyannounced the creation of an Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility forthe Pacific.
This is a $2 billion initiative tofurther support important infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islandsand Timor Leste – both grants and loans delivered in lock step with partnercountries, international organisations and the private sector.
And in December last year, we were alsopleased to welcome the United States to its first meeting of the PacificRegional Infrastructure Facility, which helps to coordinate the delivery ofdevelopment assistance to the region.
Together with the United States, we arealso taking forward the Australia-US Strategic Partnership on Energy in theIndo-Pacific.
Last October just after my first visithere as Foreign Minister, we marked the holding of the inaugural EnergySecurity Dialogue, and we are now coordinating support for the ASEAN Power GridInitiative, which is expected to enhance electricity trade across borders.
Ladies and gentlemen, this iscooperation based on shared objectives – promoting sustainable and secureenergy markets across the region, and cementing international norms such asmarket-based competition and transparency.
In the second of our four initiativesfrom AUSMIN, we focused on stability and prosperity in the Pacific islands.
We undertook during AUSMIN to step upour joint engagement with Pacific islands, with a view to advancing thestability, security, and prosperity of all states in the Pacific region.
A more prosperous and secure Pacificincreases mutual opportunities for trade and investment. It deters potentialrisks from challenges such as transnational crime; biosecurity problems;illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing; and threats to borders andmaritime exclusive zones.
All of those challenges, plus thesecurity challenge presented by climate, were considered at the Pacific IslandForum Meeting in Nauru in 2018 and consolidated in the Boe declaration of thatmeeting.
We are strongly committed tomaintaining our status as a partner of choice on regional security matters,including law enforcement and the protection of rights under international law,as well as crisis response.
In November, Papua New Guinea agreed topartner with Australia to develop the Lombrum Naval Base in Manus Province. Ithas a long history, familiar to students of World War Two in particular.
This initiative will enhance Papua NewGuinea's ability to protect its sovereign territory and manage its bordersthrough a broad program of mentoring, tailored training, infrastructuredevelopment and shared facilities. It fits well within the priorities ofAustralian Pacific and Maritime Security program. We will see Australian andPapua New Guinean defence personnel living and working side by side at theLombrum base, as they do elsewhere in Papua New Guinea, like they do in PortMoresby.
We welcomed Vice President Pence'sannouncement during APEC in Port Moresby that the United States wishes topartner with us to support this important and sustainable PNG securityinitiative.
At third, and a very important priorityat AUSMIN 2018 was health security.
We committed to advancingimplementation of the Global Health Security Agenda, as championed by theUnited States, and also Australia's Health Security Initiative for theIndo-Pacific.
We have worked together before to goodeffect, including to co-fund vital animal health programs in South East Asia, programswhich help reduce the risk of outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as avian influenza.
Now, Australia and the United Statesare working together to help build health security workforces in regionalnations that will work to prevent, detect and provide capacity, to respond toemerging infectious disease outbreaks.
In 2019, we are currently dealing withthe re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea, that reinforces for me theabsolute imperative of ensuring that we pursue health security as a keyinitiative in our region.
We will be well served by workingtogether to minimise those risks and be ready to respond.
And finally, in terms of thoseinitiatives, our joint military efforts to promote security across the region.
We very much welcomed the US commitmentgiven at AUSMIN 2018, to raise the number of US Marines in Marine RotationForce – Darwin to its full complement.
The Force Posture Initiatives enhancethe ability of Australia and the United States to uphold regional peace,stability and security; and position both of our nations to respond tocontingencies and natural disasters in the Indo-Pacific.
They are also a very valuable means toengage in joint exercises and expand training engagement with regional militarypartners. Last year for example, personnel from Japan, New Caledonia, and thePhilippines also trained alongside US and Australian personnel during the rotation.I well remember welcoming Lt. Gen. David Berger to Darwin for a visit to the Marinerotation last year, and both of us seeing together how effective, how well itwas working.
USMarines also embarked on HMAS Adelaide, a helicopter landing dock, andtravelled with Australian troops through the Pacific before heading to lastyear's RIMPAC exercises in Hawaii. Not just US Marines though, HMAS Adelaidetook into NukuÊ»alofa, in Tonga. Sri Lankan armed forces also embarked. Pickedup His Majesty's Armed Forces from Tonga, all embarked on HMAS Adelaide, plusone random Canadian where we were never sure where he came from – and moreconcerningly, where he went [laughter]. But to RIMPAC together in a reallypowerful display of cross-regional engagement and a powerful message to theother countries engaged in RIMPAC about the value of that exercise.
So the Force Posture Initiatives are aconcrete demonstration that Australia's alliance with the United States enablesus to work more closely with our regional partners, further deepening ournetwork of relationships across the region, building that familiarity, trust,transparency and confidence.
The initiatives that we are takingforward from AUSMIN are aimed, in different ways, to help to address thestrategic challenges we see ahead.
They are, of course, only a snapshot ofa much broader and deeper story of partnership – but these four avenues ofcooperation are crucial mechanisms to strengthen our efforts in helping toshape the character of the region during this period of rapid change.
It is only natural that we should worktogether to pursue what is clearly a shared goal – reinforcing rules and normsthat we fundamentally believe are essential to the region's future.
The US Administration's NationalSecurity Strategy of late 2017 makes clear that this is a key priority for theTrump Administration.
I want to say clearly, for the record,that the Australian Government strongly supports the sustained level of USengagement and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
And we welcome the bipartisan andbicameral support within Congress for a strong and enduring US role in theIndo-Pacific, most recently enunciated by the Asia Reassurance Initiative Act,the ARIA.
In Secretary Pompeo's words of lastyear, "open a map of the Indo-Pacific today, and it is dotted with US publicand private efforts to foster self-reliance, build institutions, and promoteprivate sector growth."
We see that the United States and theIndo-Pacific are – and will continue to be – integral to each other's fortunes:US direct investment in the Indo-Pacific is valued at US$940 billion [in 2017] and supports over 5 million jobs in the region; conversely, direct investmentfrom Indo-Pacific economies into the US is valued at US$640 billion [in 2017]and supports 1.4 million American jobs.
That's true for Australia as well.
We've built networks of free tradethrough formal agreements with ASEAN as a whole, with Malaysia separately,Singapore, Thailand and more recently China, Japan and the Republic of Korea –promoting economic integration, open markets, prosperity and stability in theIndo-Pacific.
And just this month the Trans PacificPartnership, a moment of disagreement between the two members of the alliance, cameinto effect lowering tariffs and improving market access for 11 nations acrossthe region, including Australia.
I would note that the ARIA doesreinforce support for multilateral trade agreements, so perhaps there's hopeyet.
We'd welcome discussions with theUnited States, if there was ever to be a change in position on the agreement.It remains our strong view that the TPP offers the region long-term strategicbenefits by increasing trade and investment among member states.
Trade, of course, has been caught up inthe increased strategic competition between the US and China.
We have both publically and privately acknowledgedboth the US and the concerns of others about some trade and investment practices,including concerns about the protection of intellectual property and the rulesgoverning the involvement of government entities in markets.
These need to be resolved, but it isour view that no one wins from a trade war.
We welcome recent progress towards anegotiated solution with China, and this week's talks are an important step.
But trade cannot flourish, and wecannot ensure our economic prosperity, without stability. Business will notinvest and create jobs without it.
Prosperity and security go hand inhand.
That is why as a country we are doingmore than ever in the region – leveraging our regional connections in pursuitof a stronger, freer, more prosperous region – a region whose success andstability is unquestionably in our interests.
And aspower continues to shift in the Indo-Pacific, the United States has a vitalrole to help to sustain a lasting peace.
Whichbrings me back to the Alliance.
TheUnited States' unique strength has come about in large part because America hasbeen successful in helping its partners to be strong, whether that's measuredin economic, diplomatic or military terms. Australia and the United States haveshared the benefits of our unique partnership.
The Indo-Pacific,as I said earlier, is the most diverse and dynamic region in the world. It hasthe potential to drive global growth for decades, if we work with our partnersand allies to ensure it remains free, inclusive, and rules-based.
So nowmore than ever it is important for the United States and smaller nations, forAustralia and others to work together to ensure that we are upholding thevalues that we share, and that the norms that have helped secure peace and stabilityin the region for so long, are sustained by those relationships.
Thankyou very much for the opportunity to say a few words this afternoon and I lookforward, Simon, to the panel.
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The right foods to eat when you’re sick can do so much more than give you energy. They can help you feel better, get better faster, or stay hydrated as you recover.
When you’re under the weather, eating may be one of the last things on your mind. However, the following 15 foods can support your recovery.
Chicken soup has been a go-to for sickness for generations — and for good reason. It’s an easy-to-eat source of vitamins, minerals, calories, and protein, which are nutrients your body
The soup’s warmth may help
Homemade chicken soup made from bone broth is also rich in collagen and nutrients that may help promote recovery — although there’s not enough research on bone broth’s effects on immune health to back up these claims.
Like chicken soup, broths are excellent sources of fluid and electrolytes that can be helpful when you’re sick. When hot, they may also help relieve sinus congestion.
They’re full of flavor and rich in various nutrients while still being easy on your digestive system.
If you need to follow a salt-restricted diet, choose low sodium or no-salt-added broths if buying premade broths from the grocery store.
Garlic provides many health benefits and has been used in herbal medicine for centuries.
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Adding garlic to food when you’re sick can both add flavor and make your food even more effective at fighting off cold or flu symptoms.
Coconut water is an ideal beverage to sip on when you’re sick. It’s
It also contains a bit of natural sugar from the fruit itself, which can serve as a quick, easy-to-use energy source for your body.
Tea is a favorite remedy for many colds and flu symptoms.
Just like chicken soup, hot tea acts as a natural decongestant. The tea needs to be hot to help relieve congestion, but it shouldn’t be so hot that it further irritates your throat.
This means sipping on tea throughout the day is a great way to stay hydrated while relieving congestion.
Honey may also stimulate your immune system. Many people use local raw honey to relieve seasonal allergies, but there’s currently
Additionally, honey may help suppress cough in children. However, it shouldn’t be given to children under
Ginger is widely used in food, herbal medicine, and home remedies. It’s probably best known for its anti-nausea effects.
So if you’re feeling nauseous or throwing up, ginger is one of the best natural remedies to relieve these symptoms.
Use fresh ginger in cooking, brew some ginger tea, or pick up some ginger ale from the store to get these benefits. Just make sure that whatever you’re using contains real ginger or ginger extract, not just ginger flavor.
Spicy foods like chili peppers contain capsaicin, which causes a hot, burning sensation when touched.
In high enough concentrations,
Many people report that eating spicy foods causes a runny nose, breaking up mucus and clearing out the sinus passages.
While few studies have tested this effect, capsaicin does seem to thin out mucus, making it easier to expel.
Bananas are a great food to eat when you’re sick. They’re soft and bland but
Another benefit of bananas is the soluble fiber they contain. Soluble fiber becomes a gel in the presence of liquid, so it can help
Like bananas, oatmeal is bland and easy to eat but also provides calories, vitamins, and minerals you need when you’re sick.
Instead of buying artificially flavored oatmeal with lots of added sugar, consider adding a small amount of honey or fruit to rolled or steel-cut oats for even more health benefits.
Yogurt contains beneficial probiotics, which are strains of bacteria that can colonize in your gut and provide health benefits.
However, some people report that dairy intake thickens their mucus secretions, which can be compounded when you’re sick.
Fruits are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, which can support your overall health and immune function.
Some fruits contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which give certain fruits — like strawberries and blueberries — their red and blue colors.
Anthocyanins make berries excellent foods to eat when sick because they have strong anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and immune-boosting effects.
Studies show that fruit extracts high in anthocyanins can prevent common viruses and bacteria from attaching to cells. They also stimulate your body’s immune response.
Add some fruit to a bowl of oatmeal or yogurt for more health benefits, or blend frozen fruit into a cold smoothie that soothes your throat.
They’re a great food to eat when sick because they provide calories, vitamins, and minerals your body needs. They’re also soft, relatively bland, and easy to eat.
Leafy green vegetables such as spinach, romaine lettuce, and kale are packed full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They’re especially
Dark green vegetables are also
Add spinach to an omelet for a quick, nutrient-packed, protein-rich meal. You can also try tossing a handful of kale into a fruit smoothie. Most leafy greens also make excellent additions to soup, which is another great choice when you’re sick.
What are the best foods for kids when they’re sick?
Children often have a different taste palate than adults. While the principles are the same for kids — stay hydrated and nourished — some of the food choices may differ. It’s essential they replenish their nutrients, so it’s most important to select foods they will eat.
Discover a dietitian’s pick for the best foods to give your child when they’re sick.
Ultimately, what’s best for you to eat and drink will depend on your specific illness and symptoms. Here are some common questions about specific situations.
What foods should I eat if I’m feeling sick to my stomach?
What should I eat and drink when sick with the flu?
Many of the options mentioned above, like broths and fruits, are beneficial if you have the flu. Staying hydrated and nourished when sick with flu is important, so simple, nutrient-filled meals are best. Depending on your symptoms, you may also want to choose soft, warm foods to soothe a sore throat.
What should I eat when sick with COVID?
What are the worst foods to eat when sick?
Which foods you avoid when sick may depend on your specific symptoms. You’ll want to stay away from foods that worsen symptoms. In many cases, this includes foods high in fat or sugar.
You also won’t benefit much from processed or fast food, as they typically contain
Resting, staying hydrated, and getting proper nutrition are some of the most important things you can do to feel better and recover faster when sick.
Fortunately, many foods have benefits that go beyond providing your body with nutrients.
While no food alone is likely to cure sickness, eating the right foods may help support your immune system and relieve certain symptoms.

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West River’s remote discharge design typically consists of a pulley-and-frame assembly that’s separated from the drive unit.
Remote discharges are located at the end of a conveyor.
Materials can exit the conveyor through one or more discharge chutes , and may employ muliple chutes utilizing slide gates to distribute the material to various downstream processes.
These factors largely depend on the material characteristics the conveyor is transporting, particularly the density of the ore.
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In Concert Big Time, a celebration of the life and work of Lionel Bart, is set for three performances at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Billed as a joyful tribute to “the genius of British musicals and pop music” , the audience can expect a playlist of classics including I’d do Anything, Do you Mind, Livin’ Doll, Fings Ain’t Wot They Used T’Be and Consider Yourself.
• Also online: 6 Lionel Bart songs by people you might not expect
The show will chart Lionel’s life from childhood to his first forays into songwriting and his time with Joan Littlewood and her Theatre Workshop Company before recounting tales of his West End successes and failures.
There will, of course, be much mention of his greatest achievement – creating the book, music and lyrics for Oliver.
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[dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident Muhammadu Buhari is set to announce that the administration is pursuing disciplinary action against suspended secretary to the federal government Babachir Lawal.
Per Second News gathered that the suspended SGF has been accused of recycling contracts worth millions of Naira, according to documents compiled and made available to the three man committee set up by the president to investigate allegations of violations of law and due process made against the SGF in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East, PINE.
A presidency source alleged that funds were made available to the former SGF for the execution of some contracts, the source said despite receiving the money, the SGF did not execute the contracts, and instead months after resubmitted the contract for the president’s approval.
A curious Buhari called the attention of a powerful aide who also unofficially acts as his principal secretary to shed more light on the contract. The powerful aide who recently got married revealed that payments had been made for the project.
An official in the know says allegations of corruption and maladministration have damaged the integrity of Babachir Lawal, who is also known for his anger, embarrassment, and a relentless disdain for officials, and some ministers in the Buhari cabinet.
” Stop laughing, go and give Nigerians fuel, he once shouted at the minister of state for petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, at the villa after a FEC meeting in front of cabinet members.

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