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Research suggests that a tailored yoga practice can help reduce pain and improve function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Potential mechanisms include strengthening, improving flexibility, and altering gait biomechanics.
by Richa Mishra, MD, and Sharon L. Kolasinski, MD
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic disease of cartilage and surrounding tissues characterized by biochemical and morphologic alterations in the synovial membrane and joint capsule, erosion of the articular cartilage, bony hypertrophy, and subchondral sclerosis. It is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than half of adults over the age of 651,2 and resulting in well over a half-million total joint replacement surgeries annually.3
OA is a leading cause of physical disability, increasing healthcare utilization, and impaired quality of life in developed nations.4 Women are twice as likely as men to develop symptomatic OA. Although women have a lower prevalence of OA than men before age 50, there is a marked increase in prevalence among women over 50, particularly in the hands and knees.5
Studies have shown that mechanical actions in the joint have physiologic effects at the cellular level.6-8 Chondrocytes, cells within the cartilage that produce components of the extracellular matrix but fail to function properly during the pathogenesis of OA, can sense and respond to mechanical and physiochemical stimuli via several regulatory pathways. It is well known that exercise can have a positive impact on osteoarthritis symptoms and associated disability.9,10 However, it can be difficult for these patients to begin and continue exercise programs. Yoga offers an additional approach to the incorporation of exercise into the management strategy for patients with osteoarthritis, and a number of studies have begun to provide evidence to support its use.
What is yoga?
Yoga is an ancient practice that aims to create a harmonious balance between mind and body. The Sanskrit word from which the term “yoga” is derived is “yuj,” meaning to yoke or unite. Yoga is thought to permit a union of mind, body, and spirit. By combining mental and physical fitness, yoga may reduce stress, strengthen the body, and increase flexibility. The holistic perspective from which yoga derives seeks to develop self-awareness, emotional stability, and peace of mind.
The practice of yoga was initially developed around 150 BC by Patanjali in ancient India, and it has evolved over time. Yoga has six traditional branches of which hatha yoga, or “the yoga of posture,” is the most well known in Western nations. This branch of yoga uses physical poses, or asanas; breathing techniques, or pranayama; and meditation to achieve improved health and spirituality. There are many styles within this path of which Iyengar yoga has become particularly popular in the U.S. Iyengar yoga is characterized by its precise focus on body alignment. It uses aids like cushions, benches, blocks, and straps to help practitioners achieve asanas more easily, more fully, and with less muscular effort than might otherwise be possible if unaided. Standing poses emphasized in Iyengar yoga are said to build strong legs; increase general vitality; and improve circulation, coordination, and balance.11
Potential mechanisms of action
Although yoga was introduced in the U.S. in the late 1800s, medical literature about the physiologic effects of yoga remains relatively scarce. Yoga to reduce symptoms in the knee may include specific asanas that strengthen the quadriceps and other muscles that can help relieve physical stress on the knee joint. The statics and movements of yoga could theoretically have a positive effect in those with OA via this strengthening. Postures that might achieve this include Virabhadrasana (Figure 1) and Supta Tadasana (Figure 2).
Different postures might focus on flexibility and increased blood flow, presumably by aligning joints, including the ankles, knees, and hips. Standing postures could strengthen and align bones and muscles, particularly of the lower extremities. Stretching can be achieved by bending and twisting. Traction and active alignment from the use of one’s own muscles, if tolerated, might be preferable to passive traction by the use of external postures. Inverted postures may rest the legs and could help nervous system function.12
Further, the cellular effects of mechanical and fluid pressure on structures such as cartilage suggest that yoga postures might alter joint function. Low levels of intermittent fluid pressure, as occur during joint distraction, have been shown in vitro to decrease production of catabolic cytokines, such as interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor-α.7 In experimental settings, joint motion preserves cartilage that can be lost by immobilization.8 Correctly supervised yoga may be one way to provide the motion and forces on joints needed to preserve integrity.
Indirect evidence for these hypotheses comes from studies regarding the effects of active and passive exercise in a supervised or home setting. Deyle et al found that a combination of manual physical therapy and supervised exercise yielded superior functional benefits for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee compared to placebo and could delay or prevent surgical intervention.13 In this randomized, controlled clinical trial, 83 subjects with osteoarthritis of the knee were included. The treatment group received manual therapy applied to the knee, as well as to the lumbar spine, hip, and ankle as required, and performed a standardized knee exercise program in the clinic and at home. Exercises were taught by experienced physical therapists with formal training in manual therapy. The placebo group had subtherapeutic ultrasound to the knee. Both groups were treated at the clinic twice weekly for four weeks.
Clinically and statistically significant improvements in six-minute walk distance and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score (primary endpoints) were noted at four weeks and eight weeks in the treatment group but not the placebo group. By eight weeks, average six-minute walk distances had improved by 13.1% and WOMAC scores had improved by 55.8% over baseline values in the treatment group (p = 0.05). At one year, 20% of patients in the placebo group and 5% of patients in the treatment group had undergone knee arthroplasty.
Deyle and colleagues went on to study the effectiveness of manual physical therapy and exercise in OA of the knee compared to a home exercise program alone.14 They found that the home exercise program not only reduced symptoms after eight weeks, but that those benefits could be sustained by continued exercise at one year. Furthermore, the addition of manual therapy enhanced the symptom relief. The implication for interventions such as yoga could be that additional supervision and attention to alignment and stretching might enhance the therapeutic results of exercise alone.
Yoga may also benefit those with knee OA via quadriceps strengthening and general stretching. Quadriceps strengthening has long been noted to be of importance in the development of knee osteoarthritis, and there is ample evidence that muscle-strengthening exercises improve pain reduction, physical function, and quality of life in people who have knee OA.15-18 Several yoga asanas used in the treatment of OA of the knee, such as Uttitha Trikonasana (Figure 3) and Dandasana (Figure 4), which emphasize fully extending the knee, can strengthen the quadriceps. Similarly, other work has suggested that when stretching is added to isokinetic exercise, not only can pain and disability be reduced, but muscle strength and range of motion can be improved.19 Asanas using straps, such as Supta Padangustasana (Figure 5), emphasize stretching and, thus, may be of particular benefit in treating OA.
One of the earliest studies to suggest that yoga might be a useful intervention for those with osteoarthritis evaluated the effectiveness of a regimen for hand OA.20 In this small trial, 24 patients with OA of the hands were randomly assigned to a yoga program or no therapy. Yoga techniques were supervised by one instructor once a week for eight weeks. The yoga treatment group improved significantly more than the control group with regard to pain during activity, tenderness, and finger range of motion.
Subsequently, several studies suggested that yoga might be helpful for those with osteoarthritis in the lower extremities. A pilot study by Kolasinski and colleagues concluded that Iyengar yoga may offer a feasible treatment option for previously yoga-naive, obese patients and can reduce pain and disability caused by knee OA.21 In this trial, 11 subjects meeting American College of Rheumatology criteria for knee OA were enrolled. Subjects were instructed in modified Iyengar yoga postures during 90-minute classes once weekly for eight weeks. No home exercise program was required. Nine people completed at least one session, the average number of sessions completed was five, and seven (six of whom were obese) had data from pre- and postcourse time points available for analysis. At the end of the study, statistically significant reductions in WOMAC Pain, WOMAC Physical Function, and Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2 (AIMS 2) scores compared to their pre-intervention status were seen. Physician Global Assessment (MDGA) and Patient Global Assessment (PGA) also showed trends in improvement. No adverse events from treatment were reported.
A study by Bukowski and colleagues also looked at the effect of Iyengar yoga and strengthening exercises in subjects with knee OA.22 Fifteen participants were assigned to a traditional stretching and strengthening regimen, Iyengar yoga, or no exercise. Low back and hamstring flexibility and quadriceps strength and function were monitored before and after the program. The WOMAC Osteoarthritis Index and a global assessment questionnaire were also used to assess improvement. After the six-week intervention period, functional changes and improvement in quality of life were noted in the traditional exercise and yoga groups compared to the controls. Those with the greatest improvements in flexibility and quadriceps strength had the greatest improvement in WOMAC scores.
Two subsequent studies have suggested that at least part of the effect of yoga on subjects with knee OA involves alteration of gait. Evangelisto and colleagues looked at biomechanical changes following an eight-week yoga intervention in the knee as assessed by formal gait laboratory analysis.23 WOMAC pain, stiffness, and disability and visual analog scale (VAS) scores were used to assess the improvement. All subjects met ACR criteria for knee OA. They participated in eight weekly 90-minute Iyengar yoga classes. Three-D motion analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in ankle dorsiflexion, an increase in plantar flexion, and an increase in the total range of motion for pelvic tilt between baseline and follow-up evaluations. Analysis of footfall parameters from baseline to follow-up revealed significant increases in walking speed as well as maximum moments during hip rotation, hip flexion/extension, and knee varus. Three of four subjects who completed seven of eight yoga classes had reductions in WOMAC pain, stiffness, and disability. The increased walking speed and modified ankle motion during gait may underlie the improvements in WOMAC scores. Thus, improved biomechanics may lead to a reduction in symptoms.
A second study used gait analysis to elucidate the potential role of Iyengar yoga in treating elderly patients with impairments in ambulation.24 Participants were nonobese, yoga-naive subjects older than age 62 who did not require assistive devices. Nineteen individuals completed the eight-week study, which included two 90-minute Iyengar hatha yoga classes each week, as well as a minimum of 20 minutes of home yoga practice five times a week. Relative to baseline values, both peak hip extension and stride length at comfortable walking speed demonstrated significant increases after the intervention. The researchers also observed a trend toward a decline in average pelvic tilt from baseline to eight weeks. Change in peak hip extension was strongly and positively related to change in ankle plantar flexion and ankle joint power. Stride length was strongly and positively related to all three secondary outcome measures, including walking speed.
Importantly, the frequency of yoga practice at home (measured in total days and mean days per week) and the duration of practice (measured as mean minutes per day) showed a strong linear dose-response relationship to change in hip extension and average pelvic tilt. The authors noted that loss of hip extension and the compensatory increase in pelvic tilt and reduction in stride length is associated with aging, the risk of recurrent falls, and increased morbidity and mortality. Both of the studies using gait analysis to evaluate patients with knee OA who did yoga suggest that altering gait biomechanics is not only possible via yoga but that it can be associated with improvements in pain and other outcomes as well.
Another study has also suggested that yoga might be used to prevent falls in the elderly.25 A total of 27 subjects over age 65 participated in a program of weekly 45-minute yoga sessions without the aid of props or assistive devices and excluding floor exercises. At three-month follow-up, beneficial effects on balance were demonstrated using a number of outcome measures. The authors suggested that future studies of fall prevention using a yoga intervention would be appropriate. Osteoarthritis is among the factors that may contribute to an unsteady gait in the elderly, and improvement in symptoms due to OA may account for some of the improvement noted in this trial.
A final recent trial looked at the effectiveness of Iyengar yoga for chronic low back pain.26 In this study, 90 patients receiving standard medical therapy were randomized to a yoga group (n = 43) or a control group (n = 47). Yoga subjects participated in 24 weeks of biweekly yoga classes designed for chronic lower back pain. Outcomes were assessed using the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire, a VAS, the Beck Depression Inventory, and a pain medication-usage questionnaire.
There were significant reductions in functional disability and pain intensity in the yoga group compared to the control group at 24 weeks. A significantly greater proportion of yoga subjects also reported clinical improvements at both 12 and 24 weeks. In addition, the mean depression score on the Beck Inventory was significantly lower (indicating less severity) in yoga subjects at both 12 and 24 weeks. When results were analyzed using per-protocol analysis, improvements were observed for all outcomes in the yoga group, including a greater trend for reduced pain medication usage. The yoga group had statistically significant reductions in functional disability, pain intensity, and depression compared to standard medical care at six months postintervention. This study concluded that yoga improves functional disability, pain intensity, and depression in adults with chronic lower back pain. A clinically important trend for the yoga group to reduce their pain medication usage compared to the control group was also reported. These observations have potentially important implications for any patient with a source of pain that requires treatment with medication, characteristics shared by those with back pain as well as knee osteoarthritis. Furthermore, depression is known to affect symptoms of OA.27,28
Potential adverse effects
Studies involving yoga have included protocols that were specifically designed by experienced practitioners to address particular health issues and performed under close supervision. They have generally excluded subjects with significant inflammatory arthritis or previous joint replacements, as well as those with a significant history of nonmusculoskeletal medical problems. Thus, conclusions about the use of yoga as an intervention for specific diseases remain limited.
In making recommendations for patients about the appropriateness of yoga as a therapeutic option, healthcare providers should be aware of the limitations of current data. Furthermore, it is reasonable to advise patients to discuss their medical limitations with a yoga instructor before embarking on a yoga exercise regimen. However, virtually no adverse effects have been reported to results during yoga clinical trials, and there have been only rare reports of adverse events associated with the practice of yoga.
A 34-year-old man was found to have rupture of the lateral collateral ligament after presenting with acute knee pain following yoga practice.29 During his practice, the patient had performed a posture that required flexion and varus movement of the left knee while putting the left foot over and behind the head. He felt discomfort and minor swelling around the lateral aspect of his knee after hearing a “pop” during the posture. He was subsequently able to bear weight and participate in activities of daily living, but varus strain produced localized knee discomfort. Physical examination showed normal gait, normal alignment, and no effusion but mild focal tenderness over the fibular collateral ligament near the insertion of the fibula and grade II laxity of the lateral collateral ligament with varus force in 30° of flexion. Plain radiographs were normal, but an MRI revealed a bruise of the medial tibial plateau and an avulsion of the fibular collateral ligament at its distal attachment. The patient recovered functionally with no intervention, though at one-year follow-up, he had grade I residual laxity.
Another case report documented bilateral sciatic nerve palsy, confirmed electrodiagnostically, in a 42-year-old woman who fell asleep for four hours in a seated posture with her torso bent forward and legs fully extended.30 The therapeutic use of oxycodone and amitriptyline contributed to her somnolence. Two additional case reports discussed ophthalmologic complications of yoga practice. A 46-year-old woman with a 20-year history of open-angle glaucoma developed a partially reversible visual field defect after she began a headstand position during her yoga practice.31 A 62-year-old yoga instructor was reported to develop intermittent painless proptosis without associated visual change with forward bending. MRI showed that this was related to enlargement of an orbital varix in a forward bent position.32
Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, one aspect of which involves physical exercise that is believed to have a variety of benefits. The demonstrated benefits of yoga include pain reduction and improvements in joint range of motion and function. Should yoga be suggested for symptom control in patients with osteoarthritis or other musculoskeletal concerns, the goals of therapy should be made clear to the patient. Yoga practice as a therapeutic intervention should be medically supervised in the same manner as any other exercise program.
Common sense precautions for those with musculoskeletal complaints include not performing postures beyond the limits of comfort and avoiding excessive repetitions. Patients should be encouraged to inform their yoga instructors of their medical history prior to the start of the class and to point out any difficulty they may have in assuming asanas during class. Based on the currently available evidence, yoga can provide an appropriate exercise option for those suffering from aches and pains due to osteoarthritis.
Richa Mishra, MD, is a rheumatology fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Sharon Kolasinski, MD, is professor of clinical medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, interim director of the division of rheumatology, and rheumatology fellowship program director.
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At a value of $566 million during the past five years, Nigeria has transacted a total of 60,215 Bitcoins. During the country’s lockdown at the peak of the pandemic, Bitcoin trade saw a 30% surge in volume and a record high in trade volume.
This massive surge in Bitcoin usage amongst Nigerians has made the country the second largest market in the world for this ground-breaking digital currency, according to forexbroker.ng. Here, we take a closer look at the factors which contributed to Bitcoin’s rise in Nigeria.
Growing uncertainty around the Nigerian naira
Because of the fluctuating official and parallel currency rates between the Nigerian naira and the US dollar, there is a rising possibility and practical use case for Bitcoin commerce in Nigeria.
As Nigeria’s financial authorities have attempted to micro-manage the availability of foreign cash during the past half-decade, the differing rates have become more noticeable.
Greater business growth on P2P exchanges
P2P exchanges, which are decentralized platforms that link buyers and sellers directly without the involvement of a third party, are the most popular means of purchasing Bitcoin in Nigeria since consumers do not have to be concerned about government regulation of cryptocurrencies.
PayPal does not accept payments to Nigeria, and local banks limit international transactions and demand hefty fees due to the limited supply of dollars in the country’s currency.
Increased awareness and access to simple Bitcoin platforms in Nigeria has essentially solved the primary obstacle that was preventing widespread adoption of Bitcoin in the country.
In addition to international platforms like Paxful, Binance, and Luno, Nigerians now have a variety of local platforms to choose from, including Quidax, Busha, and BuyCoins.
Improved technological conditions
Many young, internet-savvy Nigerians are embracing crypto to transfer money during a period of rapid technical and social change in Africa’s largest country. For Bitcoin’s grand goals, Nigeria has become a testing ground because of its falling native currency and adversarial government.
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SCHOOL REPLACEMENT LEVY INFORMATION
Ballots must be postmarked by Feb 11
WHAT IS A SCHOOL LEVY?
A local school levy is a request from the school district to its citizens to help fund a portion of the cost of public education through local taxes that the State does not pay for. Levies are set for specific time periods and must be replaced to be maintained. This is a levy to replace our current levy which expires in 2020.
The locally elected school board, who has the responsibility for the financial management of the school district determines the levy amount and the date of the election. Based on community survey results, the Brewster Board of Directors have set an educational programs and maintenance replacement levy for submittal to local voters. More information below . . .
The replacement levy will look like the following:
2021 $1.75/1000 $932,940
2022 $2.00/1000 $1,144,955
2023 $2.25/1000 $1,384,679
2024 $2.25/1000 $1,488,530
Many of our programs are funded by levy dollars.
This school levy is the same levy that voters have supported for basic educational programs and operations on a yearly basis. The current levy expires on December 31, 2020 and the district must seek voter approval to replace the current levy for 2021-2024 school years. Based on voter survey results, the community felt a four-year levy would be better than a two-year levy.
Why is a Special Levy Needed?
Levy funds support portions of the Brewster School District educational program not funded by the state. We must also continue to address maintenance of our grounds and the replacement of equipment. Due to the legislative decisions made a couple of years ago, the legislature changed the way schools were funded. As a result of those changes, the district has had a reduction of almost $500,000 to fund the programs listed. A local levy is the only way to fund those programs.
Examples of programs not funded by the state include:
Academic elective classes
What Will Happen If The Levy Does Not Pass?
With the passing of the levy, the state will match with an estimated $672,176 in revenue. If the levy fails, the district will not receive the matching funds, and there would be a loss of over $1,500,000 to the district. The district applies for several competitive grants each year in an effort to obtain additional funding for special projects and educational opportunities. Grants are designed to provide supplemental or start-up funds for identified needs, rather than the continuous funding of a program or service. To date the district has brought in over $5 million in grant money in the last six years. However, since there is no state support of items listed in the levy, the state expects them to be funded at the local level. If this levy fails, our school will face reductions in staff, educational programs and extra-curricular programs. It would mean the loss of over $1.5 million dollars to the district, which is designated to fund all of the programs listed above.
Are Senior Citizens Exempt From Special Levy Taxes?
You may qualify for an exemption from all or part of your property tax on your residence if you meet the following qualifications:
1. You are at least 61 years of age or permanently disabled (unable to pursue an occupation).
2. You own and occupy a house, mobile home or unit of a cooperative housing association.
3. You and your spouse have a combined disposable income (including social security) of $40,000 or less.
To obtain an application contact the County Assessor Office or to find out more, contact the Okanogan or Douglas County Assessor Office. Okanogan - 509-422-7190 Douglas – 509-745-8521
When And Where Do I Vote?
Ballots will be mailed on January 24, 2020, they must be post marked by February 11, 2020. The Election is certified on February 25, 2020.
How Do I Register To Vote?
You can call the Brewster School District to assist you with voter registration at 509-689-3418. You can also call the County Assessor’s office to find out more information. Okanogan - 509-422-7190 and Douglas – 509-745-8521. You can register online by going to the County Assessor’s website. https://voter.votewa.gov/WhereToVote.aspx#/login
Who do I contact if I have a question?
Eric Driessen, Superintendent 509-689-3418, ext. 1257
Linda Dezellem, High School Principal 509-689-3449, ext. 4419
Greg Austin, Middle School Principal/AD 509-689-3440, ext. 3110
Lynnette Blackburn, Elementary Principal 509-689-2581, ext. 2607
School Board Members
Don Becker 509-689-2941
Mario Camacho 509-689-0579
Hector Aparicio 509-689-0982
Maria Maldonado 509-689-0618

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A Hong Kong taxi driver was convicted of assault for instructing his dog to attack a cat lover, it was reported today.
Yip Ko-yuen told a court that Joseph Cheung hit him with a dog leash after he stopped Cheung’s dog from attacking a stray cat on May 14, the Apple Daily newspaper said.
Cheung then ordered his dog to attack Yip, who was bitten in the groin, the report said.
Cheung, 49, was found guilty of wounding Yip. He will be sentenced next Friday.
Yip is a volunteer for The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Hong Kong and has 23 cats, the Apple Daily said. He suffered injuries to his thighs and lower legs.
Calls to the judiciary went unanswered today, a public holiday in Hong Kong.

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Wonderful hike saturday before the rain
Mount Tom in Woodstock VT was awesome this weekend. We got the whole hike in before the rain set in.we ascended up the Carriage Trail all the way to the south peak . We descended the zigzag trail to the Faulkner Trail. If you do that just know you'll have almost a mile hike back to the parking lot. There must be a way to cut Back across but my son was determined to follow the trail all the way to the end. :) All in all amazing so worth the trip!
Nice safe crosswalk as you cross the street from billingsfarm
Their so excited to explore! Once you walk passed the sign you take your first right. The trail is fun and safe for the whole family :)
The Beautiful Carriage Tail
It has begun..
Beautiful But Dangerous ;)
We Reached The South Peak!


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Humana health products are underwritten and issued by Humana Insurance Company which is financially responsible for these products. No member of the State Farm family of companies is financially responsible for these products. Humana, Inc, Humana MarketPOINT Inc, and Humana Insurance Company are not affiliates of State Farm. Please call a State Farm agent for more detailed information.
The private health system in Australia operates on a "community rating" basis, whereby premiums do not vary solely because of a person's previous medical history, current state of health, or (generally speaking) their age (but see Lifetime Health Cover below). Balancing this are waiting periods, in particular for pre-existing conditions (usually referred to within the industry as PEA, which stands for "pre-existing ailment"). Funds are entitled to impose a waiting period of up to 12 months on benefits for any medical condition the signs and symptoms of which existed during the six months ending on the day the person first took out insurance. They are also entitled to impose a 12-month waiting period for benefits for treatment relating to an obstetric condition, and a 2-month waiting period for all other benefits when a person first takes out private insurance. Funds have the discretion to reduce or remove such waiting periods in individual cases. They are also free not to impose them to begin with, but this would place such a fund at risk of "adverse selection", attracting a disproportionate number of members from other funds, or from the pool of intending members who might otherwise have joined other funds. It would also attract people with existing medical conditions, who might not otherwise have taken out insurance at all because of the denial of benefits for 12 months due to the PEA Rule. The benefits paid out for these conditions would create pressure on premiums for all the fund's members, causing some to drop their membership, which would lead to further rises in premiums, and a vicious cycle of higher premiums-leaving members would ensue.
California developed a solution to assist people across the state and is one of the few states to have an office devoted to giving people tips and resources to get the best care possible. California's Office of the Patient Advocate was established July 2000 to publish a yearly Health Care Quality Report Card on the top HMOs, PPOs, and Medical Groups and to create and distribute helpful tips and resources to give Californians the tools needed to get the best care.
The first government responsibility is the fixing of the rate at which medical expenses should be negotiated, and it does so in two ways: The Ministry of Health directly negotiates prices of medicine with the manufacturers, based on the average price of sale observed in neighboring countries. A board of doctors and experts decides if the medicine provides a valuable enough medical benefit to be reimbursed (note that most medicine is reimbursed, including homeopathy). In parallel, the government fixes the reimbursement rate for medical services: this means that a doctor is free to charge the fee that he wishes for a consultation or an examination, but the social security system will only reimburse it at a pre-set rate. These tariffs are set annually through negotiation with doctors' representative organisations.
Hospital and medical expense policies were introduced during the first half of the 20th century. During the 1920s, individual hospitals began offering services to individuals on a pre-paid basis, eventually leading to the development of Blue Cross organizations. The predecessors of today's Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) originated beginning in 1929, through the 1930s and on during World War II.
The maintenance and promotion of health is achieved through different combination of physical, mental, and social well-being, together sometimes referred to as the "health triangle." The WHO's 1986 Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion further stated that health is not just a state, but also "a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities."
Genetics, or inherited traits from parents, also play a role in determining the health status of individuals and populations. This can encompass both the predisposition to certain diseases and health conditions, as well as the habits and behaviors individuals develop through the lifestyle of their families. For example, genetics may play a role in the manner in which people cope with stress, either mental, emotional or physical. For example, obesity is a significant problem in the United States that contributes to bad mental health and causes stress in the lives of great numbers of people. (One difficulty is the issue raised by the debate over the relative strengths of genetics and other factors; interactions between genetics and environment may be of particular importance.)
The United States health care system relies heavily on private health insurance, which is the primary source of coverage for most Americans. As of 2012 about 61% of Americans had private health insurance according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) found that in 2011, private insurance was billed for 12.2 million U.S. inpatient hospital stays and incurred approximately $112.5 billion in aggregate inpatient hospital costs (29% of the total national aggregate costs). Public programs provide the primary source of coverage for most senior citizens and for low-income children and families who meet certain eligibility requirements. The primary public programs are Medicare, a federal social insurance program for seniors and certain disabled individuals; and Medicaid, funded jointly by the federal government and states but administered at the state level, which covers certain very low income children and their families. Together, Medicare and Medicaid accounted for approximately 63 percent of the national inpatient hospital costs in 2011. SCHIP is a federal-state partnership that serves certain children and families who do not qualify for Medicaid but who cannot afford private coverage. Other public programs include military health benefits provided through TRICARE and the Veterans Health Administration and benefits provided through the Indian Health Service. Some states have additional programs for low-income individuals.
Assurant Health is the brand name for products underwritten and issued by Time Insurance Company, Milwaukee, Wis., which is financially responsible for these products. No member of the State Farm family of companies is financially responsible for these products. Assurant, Assurant Health, and Time Insurance Company are not affiliates of State Farm.
The universal compulsory coverage provides for treatment in case of illness or accident and pregnancy. Health insurance covers the costs of medical treatment, medication and hospitalization of the insured. However, the insured person pays part of the costs up to a maximum, which can vary based on the individually chosen plan, premiums are then adjusted accordingly. The whole healthcare system is geared towards to the general goals of enhancing general public health and reducing costs while encouraging individual responsibility.
Group vision insurance plans can pay for eye exams, eyeglasses, ocular surgery and other eye-related medical care. Vision insurance is normally purchased as an addition to your regular small business health plan. While businesses aren't legally required to offer vision plans as part of their health insurance, tax incentives are available as a reward for small business to do so.
There are two major types of insurance programs available in Japan – Employees Health Insurance (健康保険 Kenkō-Hoken), and National Health Insurance (国民健康保険 Kokumin-Kenkō-Hoken). National Health insurance is designed for people who are not eligible to be members of any employment-based health insurance program. Although private health insurance is also available, all Japanese citizens, permanent residents, and non-Japanese with a visa lasting one year or longer are required to be enrolled in either National Health Insurance or Employees Health Insurance.
Jump up ^ Leichter, Howard M. (1979). A comparative approach to policy analysis: health care policy in four nations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 121. ISBN 0-521-22648-1. The Sickness Insurance Law (1883). Eligibility. The Sickness Insurance Law came into effect in December 1884. It provided for compulsory participation by all industrial wage earners (i.e., manual laborers) in factories, ironworks, mines, shipbuilding yards, and similar workplaces.
The Commonwealth Fund, in its annual survey, "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall", compares the performance of the health care systems in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and the U.S. Its 2007 study found that, although the U.S. system is the most expensive, it consistently under-performs compared to the other countries. One difference between the U.S. and the other countries in the study is that the U.S. is the only country without universal health insurance coverage.
One of the most popular plans through eHealth, short-term health insurance provides coverage for a fixed period of time (three months to three years). Short-term health insurance is typically 80% cheaper than most medical plans, but may have limited benefits. Short-term plans won't cover maternity leave, mental health, substance abuse, and pre-existing conditions.
Jump up ^ Housman & Dorman 2005, pp. 303–304. "The linear model supported previous findings, including regular exercise, limited alcohol consumption, abstinence from smoking, sleeping 7–8 hours a night, and maintenance of a healthy weight play an important role in promoting longevity and delaying illness and death." Citing Wingard DL, Berkman LF, Brand RJ (1982). "A multivariate analysis of health-related practices: a nine-year mortality follow-up of the Alameda County Study". Am J Epidemiol. 116 (5): 765–775. PMID 7148802.
Insurance companies are not allowed to have co-payments, caps, or deductibles, or to deny coverage to any person applying for a policy, or to charge anything other than their nationally set and published standard premiums. Therefore, every person buying insurance will pay the same price as everyone else buying the same policy, and every person will get at least the minimum level of coverage.
With regular health insurance plans, you could face considerable out-of-pocket expenses which is why having a critical illness insurance plan can be beneficial. Unlike traditional health insurance, which reimburses the insured or provider for covered claims, critical illness insurance pays you directly if you're diagnosed with a covered critical illness and there are no copays or deductibles. Your insurer typically makes a lump sum cash payment for serious medical issues such as a heart attack, stroke, and cancer.
Public health also takes various actions to limit the health disparities between different areas of the country and, in some cases, the continent or world. One issue is the access of individuals and communities to health care in terms of financial, geographical or socio-cultural constraints to accessing and using services. Applications of the public health system include the areas of maternal and child health, health services administration, emergency response, and prevention and control of infectious and chronic diseases.
Monounsaturated fats, on the other hand—the ones in olive oil, avocado and many nuts—along with polyunsaturated fats from fish like wild salmon and sardines, are great for heart health. Part of the confusion about the risks and benefits of fats stems from the fact that saturated fats, like those from animals, may in fact be neutral for some people, Sass explains. But that doesn’t mean they’re safe for everyone.
Carrin, Guy; James, Chris (January 2005). "Social health insurance: Key factors affecting the transition towards universal coverage" (PDF). International Social Security Review. 58 (1): 45–64. doi:10.1111/j.1468-246x.2005.00209.x. Retrieved 10 March 2013. Initially the health insurance law of 1883 covered blue-collar workers in selected industries, craftspeople and other selected professionals.6 It is estimated that this law brought health insurance coverage up from 5 to 10 per cent of the total population.
No individual applying for health coverage through the individual marketplace will be discouraged from applying for benefits, turned down for coverage or charged more premium because of health status, medical condition, mental illness claims experience, medical history, genetic information or health disability. In addition, no individual will be denied coverage based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, political affiliation or source of income.
Lifetime Health Cover: If a person has not taken out private hospital cover by 1 July after their 31st birthday, then when (and if) they do so after this time, their premiums must include a loading of 2% per annum for each year they were without hospital cover. Thus, a person taking out private cover for the first time at age 40 will pay a 20 percent loading. The loading is removed after 10 years of continuous hospital cover. The loading applies only to premiums for hospital cover, not to ancillary (extras) cover.
Health insurance costs vary in many ways. Deductibles, premiums, and copayments all play into what your health insurance costs will come out to. eHealth studies have shown that in 2017 the average individual premium was $393 without any subsidies. By comparing quotes, and speaking with a licensed agent, you might be able to find prices significantly lower than this, that still meet your needs. Taking the time to shop around and compare can make a huge difference in what you’re paying for your health insurance.
Healthcare in Switzerland is universal and is regulated by the Swiss Federal Law on Health Insurance. Health insurance is compulsory for all persons residing in Switzerland (within three months of taking up residence or being born in the country). It is therefore the same throughout the country and avoids double standards in healthcare. Insurers are required to offer this basic insurance to everyone, regardless of age or medical condition. They are not allowed to make a profit off this basic insurance, but can on supplemental plans.
There are different options available to both employers and employees. There are different types of plans, including health savings accounts and plans with a high or low deductible. The plans that have the high deductibles typically cost the employee less for the monthly premiums, but the part they pay for each time they use their insurance, as well as the overall deductible before the insurance covers anything is much higher. These types of plans are good for the people who rarely go to the doctor and need little health care. The lower deductible plans are typically more expensive, however, they save the employee from having to spend a lot of money out of pocket for services and treatment. The recent trend for employers is to offer the high deductible plans, called consumer-driven healthcare plans, because it costs them less overall for the care their employees need, but it is a lower monthly premium for the employees.
Health insurance solutions provided through USAA Life General Agency, Inc. (LGA) (known in CA and NY as USAA Health and Life Insurance Agency), which acts as an agent for select insurance companies to provide products to USAA members. LGA representatives are salaried and receive no commissions. However, LGA receives compensation from those companies, which may be based on the total quantity and quality of insurance coverage purchased through LGA. Plans not available in all states. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.
Nobody pretends that we’re going to live in a meatless world anytime soon, but moderation can make a big difference. If you do eat meat, keep your portions small, go easy on sugar, processed carbs and butter, and help yourself to plenty of vegetables and fruits. Also keep in mind that the quality of the animal fat matters, Sass says. “Grass-fed and organic dairy and meats provide some beneficial fats that are not in conventionally produced animal foods.”
ageing, menopause and puberty; AIDS/HIV; allergies or allergic disorders; birth control, conception, sexual problems and sex changes; chronic conditions; complications from excluded or restricted conditions/ treatment; convalescence, rehabilitation and general nursing care ; cosmetic, reconstructive or weight loss treatment; deafness; dental/oral treatment (such as fillings, gum disease, jaw shrinkage, etc); dialysis; drugs and dressings for out-patient or take-home use† ; experimental drugs and treatment; eyesight; HRT and bone densitometry; learning difficulties, behavioural and developmental problems; overseas treatment and repatriation; physical aids and devices; pre-existing or special conditions; pregnancy and childbirth; screening and preventive treatment; sleep problems and disorders; speech disorders; temporary relief of symptoms. († = except in exceptional circumstances)
Medicare insurance plans include coverage for hospital, medical, and some prescription drugs. Medicare supplemental insurance plans, also called Medigap, can help pay for your copays and deductibles. You can also explore Medicare Part D plans, which are a standalone prescription drug program offering coverage for medication costs. eHealth makes it easy to browse insurance plans in your area while advocating for you throughout the process. Guidance is available at no cost from more than 200 licensed insurance agents.
If something unexpected happens to you – like a car accident or a serious illness – hospital expenses can quickly rack up. Individual health insurance can help prevent staggering expenses if you face a medical emergency. Major medical insurance is a type of coverage that provides benefits for a broad range of health-care services, both inpatient and outpatient. This health insurance can save you money on routine doctor's visits, prescription drug coverage, preventative care and other medical services. The plan will typically come with costs such as a monthly premium, an annual deductible, copayments, and coinsurance.
In-Network Provider: (U.S. term) A health care provider on a list of providers preselected by the insurer. The insurer will offer discounted coinsurance or co-payments, or additional benefits, to a plan member to see an in-network provider. Generally, providers in network are providers who have a contract with the insurer to accept rates further discounted from the "usual and customary" charges the insurer pays to out-of-network providers.
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is a publicly funded healthcare system that provides coverage to everyone normally resident in the UK. It is not strictly an insurance system because (a) there are no premiums collected, (b) costs are not charged at the patient level and (c) costs are not pre-paid from a pool. However, it does achieve the main aim of insurance which is to spread financial risk arising from ill-health. The costs of running the NHS (est. £104 billion in 2007-8) are met directly from general taxation. The NHS provides the majority of health care in the UK, including primary care, in-patient care, long-term health care, ophthalmology, and dentistry.
Lifestyle choices are contributing factors to poor health in many cases. These include smoking cigarettes, and can also include a poor diet, whether it is overeating or an overly constrictive diet. Inactivity can also contribute to health issues and also a lack of sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, and neglect of oral hygiene (Moffett2013).There are also genetic disorders that are inherited by the person and can vary in how much they affect the person and when they surface (Moffett, 2013).

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Spicy, warm, and with a distinct sharpness, ginger is a versatile aromatic that works well in Asian dishes.
It can be used for savory dishes like stews, broths, and sauces and also sweets like cakes, candies, and pastry.
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When you’re upgrading or switching to a new Windows PC, Windows Easy Transfer helps you transfer your files, email, pictures, and settings. Microsoft’s User State Migration Tool (USMT) is another tool which provides large organization a way to transfer data from one PC to another. There is one tool which however lets you transfer you installed programs from one Windows PC to another Windows PC.
Transfer installed programs from one Windows computer to another
PickMeApp is a portable tool that lets to capture and transfer installed programs and its settings from one Windows-based computer to another Windows computer. You can use it while upgrading from an earlier Windows version like Windows Vista or Windows XP to Windows 7, for repairing or backing up programs.
It guides you through the transfer of selected programs without the need to locate CDs or repeat any lengthy installations. When complete, all your programs and customizations will be transferred intact to the new PC. No changes are made to the original installations, and the transfer can be easily reversed. Since it is a portable app, so you can always carry it on your USB or external drive.
PIckMeApp is in beta stage and is free to download and use. You have to download it from its home page. You will receive a unique PickMeApp ID. You have to use it to register the tool. During installation, the tool may offer to install additional 3rd-party software. Do remember to decline the offers as they are not required.
Do note that I have not tried this software but it is known to have worked successfully in migrating these software from one PC to another.
It works on Windows 10. Windows 8.1, Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
You can watch the video to get an idea of how it works.
You might also want to check out Application Mover and Steam Mover. These freeware allow you to relocate files, folders, applications from one path to another in Windows.
Related read: Move Games & Program folders using FolderMove.


Meet the Mavericks from 2017 is a series that reveals the world-changing work and invaluable insights behind the revolutionaries who took away a trophy at last year’s PURE Awards.
Lewis Mangaba – a beloved team member at African Bush Camps and the winner of PURE 2017’s Unsung Hero Award – is more than just a guide: he is a man whose pulse beats in time with the heart of Africa, and who inspires in guests his passion for preserving Africa’s rich wildlife heritage. We spoke to African Bush Camps to find out why they believe that guides like Lewis are fundamental to the ultimate safari experience.
Tell us about your winning project – how does it Change Worlds?
One of our most beloved and knowledgeable guides, Lewis Mangaba, won the Unsung Hero Award at PURE 2017, which celebrates guides in all their glory. Having an excellent guide on your safari can really make your safari journey something special. Combining the ultimate itinerary with an expert guide creates the complete journey where experiences, knowledge and passions are shared, and where a standard safari is transformed into an extraordinary one.
“Combining the ultimate itinerary with an expert guide creates the complete journey where experiences, knowledge and passions are shared, and where a standard safari is transformed into an extraordinary one”
What did winning a PURE Award mean to African Bush Camps?
African Bush Camps was founded by Beks Ndlovu, who began in the industry as a professional guide himself. Beks started African Bush Camps in order to focus on the guest experience and the essence of a great safari: exceptional guides. Ultimately, he created a company that celebrates guides and their extraordinary ability to present Africa to guests in a unique manner, sharing their enthusiasm and expertise and leaving our guests with an unforgettable experience that will last them a lifetime. It was wonderful to have this hard work and dedication acknowledged, as our guides are the backbone and the guiding light of African Bush Camps. The Award has turned us into ambassadors of true transformational experience to our guests – and hearing how our experiences have inspired people from all over the world is equally rewarding.
What does transformation mean to African Bush Camps? How do you know when a guest is transformed?
Transformational travel means that you step off the typical, well-trodden tourist path and go on a trip that changes your outlook, ideas and, ultimately, your life. A safari with African Bush Camps allows our guests to reconnect with themselves, their families and nature in remote destinations with unforgettable experiences. A transformational journey with African Bush Camps serves to affirm shared humanity, challenge perceptions, and enrich curious safari travellers who are open to discovery. We know when our guests are transformed by their huge smiles – even when they have a 5AM wake-up call! It’s their eagerness to go out and explore; meet our teachers and scholars of the plant and animal kingdom; and learn from great conservation pioneers that allows them to get an intimate view of the real Africa.
Does the high-end travel industry have a responsibility to protect our planet? What’s your advice on this – where should brands begin?
We began at the beginning. African Bush Camps started out as a company with a mandate to be an effective and professional tourism company that works in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, whilst seeking to empower local communities and hopefully to inspire others to do the same. As the modern world has continued to change – and people’s expectations shift towards more mindful travel – African Bush Camps has maintained the concept of a ‘light environmental footprint’ in our camps, which ensures that we are environmentally friendly and have a minimal impact on the ecology and wildlife in the areas in which we operate. We have a strong moral and ethical code regarding our operations to ensure that we are continually engaging in local and community development, as well as ensuring that Africa’s communities benefit from tourism enterprises.
“These areas to which African tourism lays claim – and wildlife that resides in them – are our heritage to protect”
How can high-end travel brands protect and empower local communities? Why is this important?
African tourism generates billions of dollars each year. Local communities should benefit from tourism’s income – as should Africa’s land and wildlife that are bringing money to the communities around tourism areas. These areas to which African tourism lays claim – and wildlife that resides in them – are our heritage to protect. Through our work with the African Bush Camps Foundation, a portion of our tourist revenue goes towards sustainable tourism development through education, conservation, resource management and community empowerment. High-end travel companies have a responsibility to care for the land in which they operate – and equally, the communities surrounding them have a responsibility to educate and contribute to improving their quality of life to help achieve longterm conservation through education programmes.
In today’s information age, it’s harder than ever for brands to grab their audience’s attention. How should brands tell their story in a way that resonates?
There’s a desire for realness and authentic stories. Guests want to be inspired – we do this by communicating our passion, visions and values in a clear manner, telling our own story with the help of great visual elements and our teams on the ground. We try to be real, factual and fun.
To what extent does the design of a hotel or retreat impact guests’ experiences? What are the other important factors to consider in building or renovating a property?
At African Bush Camp, the biggest factor we consider when developing a camp is our environmental responsibility and community focus – and with this focus in mind, we create a people- and wildlife-orientated environment. In today’s world with modern, mindful travellers, a property that considers the environment, yet still capitalises on beautiful views and pristine, untouched wildlife areas has a really positive impact on the guest experience. Designs that are uncluttered, eco-friendly, harmonious with nature and the surrounding landscape help guests to feel as though they are a part of nature.
“We fervently believe that your guides and hosts in Africa are the key to making your safari the most memorable African experience”
Who is your experiential travel hero and why? (This could be someone famous or completely unknown!)
To us, our experiential travel heroes are all of our guides and staff in our camps. They are the team on the ground who, using their own passion and knowledge, give our guests an unforgettable safari experience. We fervently believe that your guides and hosts in Africa are the key to making your safari the most memorable African experience. Our professional guides ensure that, through their wisdom and experience, they unravel a wildlife adventure that exceeds your wildest dreams, ensuring that each of our guests are hosted in a cultured, informed and charming manner. It’s our teams who are proving to be some of the most enterprising and inspiring players in the tourism industry today. With each small interaction, they are continuously promoting and influencing travel to Africa on a global scale.
Want to join the maverickhood? Applications open in June – why not check out the PURE Awards categories so you’re ready to tell us how you’re Changing Worlds in 2018?


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An Introduction To The Manolo Blahnik
Manolo Blahnik International Limited was established in 1970 when the first boutique was acquired in Chelsea, London. Now a globally recognised brand, its headquarters remain in London with offices and partners around the world.
A privately owned and family run company, Manolo Blahnik still heads the brand as Creative Director and Chairman. He worked with his sister Evangelina Blahnik as Managing Director from 1981 until his niece Kristina Hulsebus Blahnik took over as CEO in 2013. Kristina is currently working on expanding and optimising the business worldwide and manages all aspects of the family venture.
Currently the brand holds more than 300 points of sale including 20 flagship boutiques across the globe in New York City, Hong Kong, Madrid and Geneva to name a few. The company has also undergone a transformation in Asia, in partnership with the Bluebell Group, to expand in Japan, Malaysia and most recently a brand-new flagship store in the heart of Singapore.
In July 2018 Manolo Blahnik launched his first dedicated men’s boutique in London which sits adjacent to the women’s boutique in Burlington Arcade.
With four women’s collections a year as well as bags and a men’s collection, Manolo still sketches every shoe himself and works with his niece to bring the collection to fruition. He retains a close relationship with the artisans in the factories and travels to Italy each season to personally work on the lasts and heels, choosing materials and accessories and overseeing the development of each prototype. In addition to more than 150 seasonal pieces created across the pre and main collections, are the permanent classics and enduring favourites including the iconic Hangisi, BB and Chaos.
The brand is known for its original, creative flair as well as timeless classic styles which sees loyal customers, from film stars to leading editors, to women who simply trust his perfectionism, come back again and again.
Manolo Blahnik is the only shoe designer of his stature to design alone, and has done so since he created his brand in 1970. He works alone not as a means to set himself apart from his contemporaries, but simply because he does not require any creative input. When Manolo sits down to work, ideas flow through him fluidly and effortlessly.
Every shoe Manolo creates begins as a freehand sketch using sable brushes and watercolour ink. His stylistic use of line, light and colour give the renderings an impressionistic quality, making them works of art in their own right. Once he has sketched an entire collection, Manolo brings his drawings to the factories in Italy to work with the technicians on how to build them in three dimensions.
Manolo is involved in every stage of the process of building his shoes, and creates each sample himself to ensure that they match his original vision. He has been known to whittle the wooden lasts by hand, cut the patterns of the upper and assemble the parts to meet his rigorous standard. The factory artisans then study the prototypes to make enough exact copies to fulfil the orders.
By all outward appearances, Manolo Blahnik is an artist, but he rejects the term. He considers himself to be an artisan, and yet, few possess his understanding of the foot in its inherent elegance. For Manolo, inspiration comes from a deep reservoir of sources, all of which evoke a sense of old-world nobility or otherworldly beauty: his glamorous mother, the monarchs of Sicily, Greco-Roman statue & architecture, his favourite novel, The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Each Manolo Blahnik shoe is given a name, chosen by Manolo himself. Each shoe is a rhapsodic offering: an expression of the past, a vision for the future, but most importantly, an object of allure for the present.

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As the dust settled from last Tuesday's election, one of the key players in the successful effort to defeat the proposed voter ID constitutional amendment reflected on how his side prevailed in the dramatic upset.
Dan McGrath, executive director of TakeAction Minnesota (not the same Dan McGrath who coincidentally managed the pro-voter ID campaign), spent months suggesting that Minnesotans would turn against the proposed photo identification requirement once they learn more about it. That seemed unlikely a year ago when public opinion polls showed overwhelming support for voter ID. But in the end, that support was just 46 percent, well below the threshold needed to amend the constitution.
McGrath was intent on sharing credit and suggested several other campaign partners for interviews. But he still shared some thoughts on how it all happened. Voter ID supporters blamed it on outside money and misinformation. McGrath had other explanations.
Q: Can you pinpoint any one thing that caused this big turnaround?
A: "No, I don't think it's one thing. I do think there were several factors that over time coalesced to do this. It goes without saying that we peaked at the right time. That was critically important. There were no public or internal polls to the campaign that showed us in the lead until 72 hours before Election Day. So, we all had to go on faith that if we just kept at it we'd be able to lower support, increase the opposition and get there."
Q: What were some of those factors?
A: "In May 2011, a Star Tribune poll said 80 percent of Minnesotans supported this. That put us in a position to do something pretty unorthodox. It is antithetical to the way electoral campaigns are organized that you would spend time trying to convince voters who plan to vote for your opponent to instead vote for you. But with 80 percent support, we had no choice. We had to go find a way talk to those folks."
"So our first priority as a campaign from day one was to reframe the debate. We were really running against several years of legislative Republicans talking about voter fraud without providing any evidence and providing voter ID as a common sense solution. One of the most important things that Our Vote Our Future did is assemble a broad coalition of trusted incredible messengers to talk to the voting public. So even before we knew what to say, we assembled a coalition who could say it. People who had the credibility and standing in their communities to get voters to take a second look."
"A second critical piece was that campaign wide we were very disciplined about our message, taking about costs, talking about the consequences, talking about how complicated it would be."
Q: Do you believe you surprised the other side by not challenging the voter fraud claims?
A: "That's right. I don't believe that proponents were prepared to talk about anything but voter fraud. Once our campaign began to gain momentum and succeed in reframing the debate away from fraud and instead around to costs and complications and consequences, they seemed ill prepared to respond. They only had one talking point, and they didn't know how to make a midstream adjustment."
Q: How did you actually change the debate?
A: "This is a complicated issue. You can't change someone's mind in a soundbite. So, one key strategy was having in-person conversations. On average, after a voter heard from a volunteer about the costs and complications and consequences of the amendment, 20 to 30 percent of yes voters and undecided voters became no voters. So that's an extraordinary shift, because we were actually pulling voters out of the yes column and moving them into the no column on a nightly basis, every phone bank, every time we were talking to people. Once we reached a scale where all of these different organizations were reaching out to their respective memberships and constituencies, we began to shift a lot of voters very quickly."
"We also had 66 newspapers in the state endorse the no position on this amendment to only one that endorsed in favor of it. That is a phenomenal undertaking. I think we can't underestimate how important that was as well."
"And then the last strategy I would point to is the TV ad with Govs. Dayton and Carlson, I think was very, very important. What we heard from voters on the phone is that people saw that ad, that they responded to it."
Q: Did you think your campaign efforts also helped the DFL win control of the Legislature?
"I can't go that far. People all over the state came out and voted against this amendment. We know that vote no on voter ID out performed President Obama on the ballot here. I think that the constituencies that turned out to defeat this amendment also held accountable legislative Republicans for putting this on the ballot in the first place."
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Moshe Halperin is an accomplished dreamscape songwriter, guitarist, singer and medicine music artist. Through a unique blend of ambient, popular and world music influences paired with lyrical delivery aimed at a wide audience, he has crafted a sonic universe that transports listeners to a tranquil, yet evocative realm of mindfulness and self-discovery.
His passion for exploring diverse musical cultures and traditions has led him to collaborate with musicians and recording artists from around the world, resulting in a rich tapestry of sounds that resonate with audiences across the globe.
A natural storyteller, Moshe's poignant lyrics and enchanting melodies reflect his profound connection to the universe and the human experience.
The album "Golden Heart" is a captivating blend of powerful instrumentals, mesmerising vocals, and evocative storytelling. Each song is an intimate exploration of the human spirit, inviting listeners to embark on a transformational journey through the lyrics.
With an ever-expanding portfolio of songs, Moshe is a visionary artist who continues to push the boundaries of dreamscape and meditation music. The live show includes guitar, cello, violin, double bass, and percussion.
Moshe currently also works with Chilean Opera Singer Katy Prado, releasing compositions in Spanish, English and Mapudongun (native Chilean Mapuche language) with their band Ora Dea , meaning ‘ Woman of Gold’ in Mapudongun. Katy’s father was the right hand man and lawyer for President Allende in Chile before and during the coup by Pinochet in 1973/74 and was instrumental in preserving land rights for indigenous communities.
Moshe's work has caught the attention of sync agencies, brands and top industry professionals, who have recognised his ability to create commercially captivating and immersive soundscapes that seamlessly complement visual media. His compositions have been featured in meditation apps, yoga studios, luxury spas, and wellness festivals, providing a serene and enchanting atmosphere for relaxation, rejuvenation, and introspection.
Moshe is the co-founder and music curator of Medicine Festival , a music festival geared toward showcasing the global expansion of medicine music. The festival is in its fourth year and has grown exponentially with over 6,000 attendees this year.
Moshe has a new body of work with folk and popular influences. A comprehensive release schedule is in place for 2023. Look out for live gigs coming to a venue near you soon.
Please connect with Moshe and allow his music to guide you onto a journey of self-discovery, healing, and dreaming.
My new single "I Wish " is a poignant ballad of love and regret co-written with renowned composer Jeff Franzel.
With “I Wish" I wanted to delve into those unspoken feelings that haunt us long after a relationship has ended. Jeff was a long time touring pianist with Frank Sinatra who brought a unique depth and richness to the song's composition.
Listeners are invited to explore the depths of emotion "I Wish" encapsulates and find a piece of their own story within its melody.
Available on all major streaming platforms.
Immerse yourself in the captivating soundscape of "Ayahuasca Urkumanta” an enchanting arrangement of an Icaro originally recorded by Don Evangelino Murayay for his 2007 album, "El canto del tiempo."
Recorded live at the prestigious London College of Music. Lyrics in Quechua and Spanish.
Hope you enjoy listening to this this sweet song.
THE HOLY ROLLERS PODCAST LAUNCH
I’ve had this idea for a while to interview medicine musicians that I love about their songs and their stories. I hope you’ll love listening to these over the coming months.
Hear directly from the artists themselves as they share their stories and creative process. I’m really excited to be announcing this series and the podcasts I have lined up are:
Peia: 28th April
"Moshe Halperin is a one-off in a musical world of copycats, who has managed to create a unique style of his own."
Tim Fraser - Multi-Platinum selling songwriter.


This is an HJS Industries, Inc. Frontier Four Derringer. Gun is new, unfired in the box with all applicable paperwork, bag, warning tag and the woooden dowel rod "extractor". This neat little pepperbox is modeled after the Sharps derringer of the 1800's although slightly smaller. The rotating firing pin rotates 1/4 turn each time the hammer is cocked. Per the included paperwork this gun will shoot 22 short, long and long rifle. There were only 4,196 of these original run guns made 1983-1985. This one is in new condition with everything you see here including the original correctly serial numbered box (complete with the little wire bend closures!) Look around, you will find none nicer. Private sale. Message me for further info and additional pictures.
For complete detailed history of this neat collectible do a web search for HJS Frontier Four and click on the unblinkingeye website.
Interesting trades considered.
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Hysteresis Loops and Simulation
The iron core, laminated by grain-oriented silicon steel (30Q140), is used to carry out experiments according to the electric schematic diagram in Figure 5.42. The laminated core is entwined by two coils (both 312 turns). The exciting coil is fed by alternating voltage (50 Hz). The power analyzer is used to measure the magnetizing current i in the exciting coil and the no-load induced voltage Uac in the search coil. The measured data are manipulated by Equations (5-64) and (5-65) to obtain hysteresis loops under sinusoidal magnetization:
where ф is the total flux in the laminated core, Ncoii is the number of turns of the coil, S is the cross-sectional area of the core, and L is the mean length of the magnetic circuit.
Figure 5.42 Laminated core model and electric schematic diagram
A. Hysteresis Loops Under Sinusoidal Excitation
The measured hysteresis loops of the laminated core under sinusoidal magnetization are shown in Figure 5.43(a).
According to Equations (5-62), (5-64) and (5-65), the hysteresis model based on B and H can be established by:
where Bacm is the magnitude of alternating flux density, and the consuming function H2 can be approximated simply by Hob^cos(mt), which is similar to its counterpart in
Figure 5.43 Simulated and measured hysteresis loop under sinusoidal magnetization. (a) Symmetrical hysteresis loops. (b) Simulated and measured results
Equation (5-63). The consuming coefficient Hob can be obtained from the measured data in Figure 5.43(a).
Consequently, the presented model in Equation (5-66) can finally be used to simulate the hysteresis loops under sinusoidal magnetization. The simulation and measurement are compared in Figure 5.43(b).


The DICT Development Group
2 definitions found
for basso continuo
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
Basso \Bas"so\, n. [It., fr. LL. bassus. See Base, a.] (Mus.)
(a) The bass or lowest part; as, to sing basso.
(b) One who sings the lowest part.
(c) The double bass, or contrabasso.
Basso continuo. [It., bass continued.] (Mus.) A bass part
written out continuously, while the other parts of the
harmony are indicated by figures attached to the bass;
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) :
n 1: a bass part written out in full and accompanied by numbers
to indicate the chords to be played [syn: figured bass,
basso continuo, continuo, thorough bass]
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The Regional Arts & Culture Council is partnering with Americans for the Arts to launch Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) this month. This is the sixth national study of the economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry, and the fourth study here in Portland. Results will be published in the fall of 2023 and will help inform our broader cultural planning process taking place over the next two years.
Now more than ever it is important to demonstrate that, even in the wake of COVID-19 and the resulting economic recession, the arts are providing a significant boost, recharging the economy in our communities. The arts are drawing people out of their homes and back into community life—spending time with each other and spending their money with local merchants.
This economic impact study helps expand the conversation about how people view the arts. While most appreciate the cultural benefits provided to our community, few realize that our local arts industry also supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is a cornerstone of tourism.
AEP5, published in 2017, revealed that the state of Oregon's nonprofit arts industry generates $687 million of economic activity every year—$364 million in spending by arts and cultural organizations and an additional $323 million in event-related expenditures by their audiences. This activity supported 22,299 full time equivalent jobs and generated $53 million in revenue to local and state governments.
While part of a national study, RACC’s report will be based on spending by our own local nonprofit arts and culture organizations as well as the event-related spending by their audiences (at local retail, parking, and restaurant establishments). RACC is seeking help from community members to collect data for AEP6. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Mario Mesquita, Manager of Advocacy and Engagement at RACC, AEP6@racc.org.


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U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams Director April Heinrichs
Ahead of the third annual CONCACAF Women’s Football Day to be held on Saturday, November 18, U.S. Soccer Youth National Teams Director April Heinrichs speaks about the preparation and planning of youth teams to increase competitiveness
- What has been the legacy of winning the 2016 CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship?
The long-term benefits of our 2001 birth year players competing in the 2016 U-15 Girls’ CONCACAF Championship including being able to start our preparations early for the next U-17 CONCACAF World Cup qualifying cycle. The core of our team has now been together with their coach for nearly three years.
- Can you please provide an overview of your 18-month preparation cycle?
We will conduct a series of eight-day training camps which include an intra-squad scrimmage during the week and a game against an outside opponent at the end of the week. Our plan is to identify the top 75 players in the country during the first year of the cycle and select the best 18-20 players to represent the USA at the next CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship.
- Why is this preparation cycle successful?
We are not sure it will be successful, but we believe the processes in place will lead to success.
- What are the key aspects in creating a women's football movement that encourages more girls to participate in the sport?
Some of the key aspects in creating a women’s football movement that encourages more girls to participating are:
- Regularly scheduling meaningful competitions for Federations
- Getting competitions on the calendar makes Federations steer resources towards women’s football and with these resources coaches can prepare their team
- Creating an Annual Plan that prepares the players and coaches for the upcoming competitions
- Promoting the competitions to create the best atmospheres for the players
- How do you perceive women’s football growth within the CONCACAF region?
Every year women’s football in the CONCACAF region is improving. We see more support and programming from other countries and more players are playing in the U.S. every year. And of course, games across CONCACAF countries are getting more and more competitive every year.
- Can you provide insights on the activity that you are planning to conduct as part of the Women’s Football Day celebration?
We will be in camp with our U-17s and U-20s during the Women’s Football Day celebrations and we show support for CONCACAF’s Women Football Day celebration through our various social media channels.


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|Happy Thanksgiving, 2020!|
by skenow on 2020/11/26 10:13:44
This year has been challenging, to say the least. People all around the world are having their predictable lives become very unpredictable. Things change every day. Health care systems and workers are being stretched thin to provide care to a growing number of people. Families are being isolated and separated.
Thank you all! Stay safe!


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For 50 years Gloria and John raised their family here. Kids grew, grandkids came and the love in the home only continued.
Cubby houses in the private backyard, tree houses in the established gardens, kids playing in the quiet tree lined streets and neighbours becoming firm family. It was a beautiful time, and it is this community feeling that continues to this day.
There were weekend walks to the Dickson pool, just 700m down the road. Group walks with friends to school, just 350m away and sneaky trips to the shops on weekends, all within walking distance. A very different Dickson shops to the ones you will find yourself lucky enough to be in the heart of today!
The home itself was a rare find with 4 bedrooms and a bathroom split in to 3 separate rooms to ensure that were no queues for the bathroom! This floorplan also means it is an easy conversion to add an additional bathroom under the existing roof line if you chose to.
Solid brick construction, separate garage, and a wonderful undercover deck where many family stories have been shared over a cup of tea or glass of wine. The bones are here for you to put your own family's stamp on, but one thing is for sure, you won't be short on heart!
The suburb has seen enormous growth over the last few years and properties have become even more tightly held. This home would make the perfect base for your family, or with a wide street frontage, RZ2 zoning and an impressive 822sqm block, the land provides untold possibilities.
This one won't last long, come along and picture your future here, however that looks.
Land Tax $7948pa
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There is currently no sale history available for 58 Wilshire Street.
58 Wilshire Street DICKSON, ACT 2602 has 30 schools within 5 kilometres, with the closest being Daramalan College.
|0.24 km||Daramalan College||Cowper Street, Dickson|
|0.32 km||Emmaus Christian School||Davenport Street, Dickson|
|0.48 km||Ainslie North Primary||Majura Avenue, Ainslie|
|0.48 km||Northside Primary Introductory English Centre (at North Ainslie Primary School)||Majura Avenue, Ainslie|
|0.93 km||Lyneham High||Goodwin Street, Lyneham|
|1.28 km||Merici College||Wise Street, Braddon|
|1.34 km||Brindabella Christian College - Lyneham Campus||Brigalow Street, Lyneham|
|1.35 km||St Joseph's Primary||Boronia Drive, O'Connor|
|1.36 km||Secondary Introductory English Centre (at Dickson College)||Phillip Avenue, Dickson|
|1.36 km||Dickson College||Phillip Avenue, Dickson|
58 Wilshire Street is located within the suburb of Dickson, which has a population of 2,149, a median age of 31 and an average household density of 2.3 people.

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text: I am fair new to electronics so I want to make sure I have this right before I start soldering stuff. I am trying to verify the correct resistor for my photocells. I have a medium photoresistor from Radio Shack. I tak emy multimeter and set it to 20kohms. it reads 2.57. so this is really 2570 ohms or 25700 ohms? my dark reading I set the meter to 200k and it shows a reading of 67.5 so I am not sure what the exact reading is. Still figuring everything out. Near as I can figure I need a 5k resistor for the photocells. Is this right?


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A second wave of devastation stemming from the novel coronavirus pandemic including soaring suicides and drug overdoses is imminent with the declining mental health of communities, medical researchers warn and it is expected to disproportionately impact the poor, older adults, blacks and Hispanics.
The warning came in Mental Health Disorders Related to COVID-19–Related Deaths published in The Journal of the American Medical Association on Monday. The article was authored by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers: Dr. Naomi M. Simon from the Anxiety and Complicated Grief Program; Dr. Glenn N. Saxe from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Dr. Charles R. Marmar from the Center for Alcohol Use Disorders and PTSD.
“While nations struggle to manage the initial waves of the death and disruption associated with the pandemic, accumulating evidence indicates another ‘second wave’ is building: rising rates of mental health and substance use disorders,” the doctors wrote. “This imminent mental health surge will bring further challenges for individuals, families, and communities including increased deaths from suicide and drug overdoses. As with the first COVID-19 wave, the mental health wave will disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic individuals, older adults, lower socioeconomic groups of all races and ethnicities, and health care workers.”
The researchers cited a June 2020 survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of 5,412 U.S. adults which found that 40.9% of respondents reported “at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition,” including depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and substance abuse, with rates that were 3 to 4 times the rates just a year earlier.
“Remarkably, 10.7% of respondents reported seriously considering suicide in the last 30 days. The sudden interpersonal loss associated with COVID-19, along with severe social disruption, can easily overwhelm the ways individuals and families cope with bereavement,” they noted.
The NYU academics who also suggested that the more than 215,000 COVID-19-related deaths this year were likely underestimated by 50% due to misclassification, said they were particularly concerned about normal grief and distress developing in major depressive disorder and symptoms of PTSD.
“Prolonged grief disorder is characterized by at least 6 months of intense longing, preoccupation, or both with the deceased, emotional pain, loneliness, difficulty reengaging in life, avoidance, feeling life is meaningless, and increased suicide risk. Once established, these conditions can become chronic with additional comorbidities such as substance use disorders,” Simon and her colleagues wrote.
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SOURCE: Christian Post, Leonardo Blair