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A new study by the Ponemon Institute concluded that data breaches cause enormous losses for U.S. hospitals: on average, over a two-year period, each hospital will incur about $2 million in losses due to data breaches, which results in $12 billion cumulative loss for all U.S. hospitals.
The study also found that:
- Most healthcare organizations experience undetected breaches of patient data due to lack of preparation and staffing. 71% of healthcare organizations reported having inadequate resources, 52% reported having appropriately trained personnel, and 69% reported having insufficient policies and procedures in place to prevent and quickly detect patient data loss; thus leaving such organizations with little or no confidence in their ability to appropriately secure patient records.
- Protecting patient data is not a priority for 70% of hospitals, with 67% reporting having less than 2 staffers dedicated to privacy and security issues.
- 71% do not believe the new federal regulations pursuant to the HITECH Act have significantly changed the management practices of patient records.
According to the Wall Street Journal's Health Blog:
- A full 60% of the organizations included in the study had more than two data breaches over the previous two years, at a cost of $2 million per organization.
- The average breach involved 1,769 lost or stolen records.
- Senior personnel at the organizations surveyed felt unprepared to prevent or quickly detect breaches. Some 58% of the organizations “have little or no confidence” in the ability of their organization to detect all patient data loss or theft.
- Patients were the first to detect data breaches, report 41% of the organizations.
- Most of the respondents have either put in place an electronic medical records system or are in the process of doing so. And 74% of those with an EHR system say it has made data more secure. Another 12% said the system made no difference in security, 10% say it made data less secure and 4% were unsure.
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"Study: Data Breaches Cost Hospitals $6 Billion Per Year," WSJ Health Blog (November 9, 2010).

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The Taliban has turned down an offer from President Ashraf Ghani to join the much-delayed parliamentary elections in Afghanistan. In a speech made earlier this month in Kabul, while launching the voter registration process, the Afghan President appealed to the group that has been waging an increasingly bloody insurgency to shun violence and participate in the democratic process.
“Transparent elections are the only tool through which political reforms can take place and the politics of coercion can be replaced with productive politics,” he said, reiterating his offer to negotiate a peace deal with the Taliban made in February. “The Taliban can act as a political party and utilise this opportunity and the peace offer,” Mr. Ghani said. “Afghan people should no longer be subject to suffering from the ongoing war.”
However, the Taliban was quick to reject his offer. In a statement, the group not only refused to join the election process but called for a boycott of the polls. “Afghanistan is occupied by thousands of foreign troops… major political and military decisions are taken by the occupiers,” it said. “We have seen in past elections that people have been cheated and the final decision was taken by John Kerry (former U.S. Secretary of State),” it read, referring to the presidential election deadlock in 2014 that led to the formation of a coalition government. “The National Unity Government was created at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.”
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The Washington Convention Center hosted 141 events in the first half of this year--far more than the 30 that had been projected through the end of September--but revenues are lagging behind what was expected, a center official told the D.C. City Council yesterday.
While the volume has been high, the kinds of shows the convention center attracted were not the big money-makers hoped for, explained Michael C. Rogers, the center's deputy general manager.
"The building has not been dark very much, but we have not had the most profitable events," he said.
Convention center officials had anticipated getting 10 large, national shows this year but got only four, he said. The ones that were booked were largely single-day events requiring less space and fewer services.
For this reason, revenues have been less than anticipated to date. But center officials expect to reach their target of $1.8 million in projected revenues by the end of the fiscal year because of trade shows scheduled for August and September, Rogers said.
The next fiscal year appears to be shaping up better than anticipated, Rogers said. Whereas 15 national shows originally were anticipated for fiscal 1984, officials have already booked 39, he said.
"In 1984, we look good," and bookings are picking up for later years, he added.
Rogers went before the City Council yesterday to justify Mayor Marion Barry's request for $200,000 in supplemental funding for the rest of the current fiscal year, necessitated by the convention center's lobbying for the Democratic Party's national convention in 1984.
Council members Charlene Drew Jarvis (D-Ward 4) and Betty Ann Kane (D-At large) appeared unimpressed with the rationale behind the supplemental request.
"You have an extraordinary budget for this type of thing," Jarvis told Rogers, pointing to $1.8 million in promotion funds budgeted for the center this year.
Kane said later that the Mayor's Committee to Promote Washington D.C. and the Washington Convention and Vistors' Association, budgeted to receive $1.6 million of those promotion funds, still have a total of $779,000 remaining in unobligated funds.
"That's where the money ought to come from," Kane said. She said she will oppose the supplemental request, particularly in light of other budget adjustments reducing funds in more pressing areas.
On another issue before the City Council yesterday, meanwhile, council member Hilda Mason (Statehood-At large) was critical of the mayor's request to take $658,300 out of school health programs to go to clinical services and maternal and child health, which city officials said was necessary to get supplies to keep the clinics running.
She said she may offer legislation to require that every child be given a physical examination each year before entering school. Children now get examinations at schools in third and sixth grades, city officials said.
The number of school health positions is set to decrease from 83 to 75 next year. Doctors and nurses are available on a rotating basis at 102 of 124 elementary schools, but only 14 high schools now have full-time health personnel, the officials said.

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Coronavirus will not stop economic cooperation with Pakistan: China
ISLAMABAD - Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing has said that the Coronavirus catastrophe would not stop the economic cooperation between China and Pakistan.
Addressing a seminar in Islamabad, he said we are thankful to the Pakistani government and people for showing solidarity in our difficult time which provide us strength and more confidence.
The Chinese envoy said after six years successful implementation of CPEC project under the umbrella of Belt and Road Initiative, it has now established that CPEC and other corridors under BRI are projects of international cooperation, where 126 countries joined these projects.
He said Belt and Road Initiative has provided credible and tangible benefits to the beneficiary's countries and CPEC is one of its successful examples, the Radio Pakistan reported.
The Chinese Ambassador said he is looking CPEC in the context of historic China and Pakistan relations, where CPEC has provided new focus and new opportunities on economic front.
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In the late afternoon on Thursday, September 24, between 80 and 100 faculty and students at Miami University attended a presentation by CBC Chair Howard Bunsis on the university’s finances. The event was hosted by the relatively new but quickly growing AAUP advocacy chapter at the university.
The presentation received fairly detailed coverage in the regional media, including an article by Amanda Seitz that appeared in the Dayton Daily News, from which the following paragraphs are taken:
“Miami University officials are saving too much money, hiring fewer tenure professors and funneling a large chunk of student fees to subsidize athletics . . .
“’The way the classes are being delivered to the students has changed drastically,’ said Bunsis, who works at Eastern Michigan University and analyzed Miami’s finances for the advocacy chapter for free. . . .
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I enjoyed the heat on Sunday and Monday and was very grateful that it was cooler on Wednesday when Jan and I did our stint at the warehouse in Oamaru to raise funds for the penguins by selling calendars. We id not sell many calendars, but it was a good PR exercise to be seen in the community.
Stewart was able to join us on the monitoring rounds on Thursday and it was great to catch up. It is now time to start regular beach searches for stranded penguins as Crested penguins will be beginning to moult from now on.
We had one chick die this week. It was slow to grow and stopped growing altogether. The rest are developing beautifully.
The statistics are; from 45 nests we had 71 chicks hatch. Some birds only laid one egg and some eggs were not viable. 15 of the chicks died – 4 at the Moeraki colony and 11 here. We have 56 chicks left. Of these 40 were treated for diphtheria and 16 did not get symptoms so were not treated. Our focus now is to get these chicks to fledging!
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5GCity takes part in the Lubec 2018
Architect Mauro Di Bugno, manager of the environment and information systems of the Municipality of Lucca, participated in the session dedicated to the development of the 5G in the cities of culture, in the framework of the events of the cultural cities at the Lubec 2018.
On this occasion, the projects of Matera Immersiva were presented, also taking advantage of the appointment as European Capital of Culture 2019, which also includes the test carried out by Tim on new generation networks, and the 5GCity project in which, in addition to the Municipality of Lucca, the partners Comunicare Digitale, Italtel, Nextworks, Rai and Wind 3 are also involved.
Di Bugno illustrated the challenges of the project and the ambitions, on the cultural front, of the project.
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There are some things in life that you are better off not being reminded of. You know they exist in some part of your brain, but you choose never to access that knowledge because it either (a) freaks you out, (b) nauseates you or (c) takes too much energy to remember in any reasonable timeframe.
Like, for instance, in the women’s restroom. Before you go in, you know (because you’ve done this before) that other people have used these toilets. It’s a public restroom.
Today at my office, I was entering the restroom as another woman was leaving. Excuse me, oh, of course, pardon me, thank you, etc. It’s a small restroom (3 stalls) and I walked over to the stall I normally choose (the one with the lock that works), pushed the door aside and found…. the bowl water still swirling and rising!
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Obama Returns to Grass Roots to Influence Health-Care Debate
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
As public skepticism mounts about President Obama's plans to overhaul the nation's health-care system, the political team that got him elected is returning to the online world of grass-roots activism in an attempt to reclaim control of the debate.
White House officials have begun a two-pronged Internet campaign, geared toward reenergizing Web-savvy allies who backed Obama last year and whose support will be critical in getting the health-care initiative through Congress. Meanwhile, the president tried to rally Senate Democrats over a seafood lunch Tuesday in the State Dining Room.
The new engagement by the White House comes at a time when Democratic lawmakers are fielding attacks on talk radio, in cyberspace and at appearances in their home districts.
In a new blog and video titled "Facts Are Stubborn Things," White House aides detail "disinformation" and "very deceiving headlines out there" on health-care reform. The message, e-mailed to tens of thousands of supporters, also encourages viewers to report anything "fishy."
Responding to a headline and video posted on the Drudge Report Web site, administration spokeswoman Linda Douglass says in the video: "They're taking sentences and phrases out of context and cobbling them together to leave a very false impression."
Obama appears in a separate, six-minute video on the WhiteHouse.gov Web site, recounting some of the personal stories of average Americans who "end up being a powerful motivator for me when we try to move this health agenda forward." Later this week, the administration plans to unveil a new Web site dedicated to rebutting criticism of far-reaching health-care legislation.
"They got caught up in the act of governing, and what health-care reform needs right now is the kind of campaign that only President Obama and his team can deliver," said Democratic consultant Steve McMahon.
"They've been caught slow," said Harvard University pollster Robert Blendon, who has tracked attitudes about health care for decades. "If you're not quick, your opponents get there first."
Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) has labored for months to forge a bipartisan bill, and he said the intensifying attacks are threatening to pollute that effort.
"It's hard when you have people like John Boehner saying you've got to shred the president's health-care plan over August, and you get these very shrill partisan statements from the other side," Baucus said, referring to comments last week by the House minority leader.
During the luncheon, Obama characterized enactment of a landmark health-care bill as one of the most important things the senators could do in their careers, according to one aide in the room. Baucus said that a bipartisan bill remains Obama's "predilection" but that the president expressed concerns about whether the goal is attainable.
Obama "wants results," he said. "He's not going to just keep negotiating something that's not getting anywhere. But that's a judgment call.


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Major General Qassem Soleimani, whose assassination by the US was confirmed earlier on Friday, had played a major role in defending Iran against its enemies and assisting regional countries fight foreign occupation and terrorism.
Soleimani, born in 1957, started his military career by joining the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) following the victory of the Islamic revolution in 1979.
During the imposed Iraqi war on Iran, which was launched in 1980 and lasted for eight years, Soleimani gradually became known as an adept commander, leading Iranian troops in numerous battles against invading Ba’ath regime forces.
Later appointed as the chief of the IRGC’s expeditionary Quds Force, Soleimani gradually became a forefront figure in Iran’s push to assist regional states and allies counter foreign-backed interventions in the region.
As foreign-backed Takfiri outfits reared their heads in recent years, the IRGC commander emerged as a key strategist and ingenious commander leading Iranian military advisers assisting Syrian and Iraqi troops in battles against terrorists.
The general was frequently pictured on the frontlines during anti-terrorism operations from Iraq’s Mosul to Syria’s Aleppo.
In Iraq, at the height of Daesh’s terror campaign, he assisted the Baghdad government in operations to retake the strategic oil-rich city of Tikrit from Daesh in 2015.
In January 2015, the head of Iraq’s Badr Organization credited Tehran and Soleimani with saving Baghdad when Daesh first unleashed its campaign of terror in the neighboring country a year earlier.
The general also took personal command of the battle against Takfiri militants in the Syrian city of Bukamal, located in Dayr al-Zawr Province, in November 2017.
In November 2017, Soleimani declared the end of Daesh’s territorial rule in a letter addressed to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Earlier this year, the Leader awarded Soleimani with Iran’s highest military order, the Order of Zulfaqar.
Hailed both by the enemies and foes as a major military tactician, General Soleimani topped Foreign Policy (FP)’s 2019 list of Global Thinkers in defense and security.
Several reports emerged about assassination plots against the commander by the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia– which are believed to be among the major supporters of Takfiri terrorists wreaking havoc on the Middle East.
On Thursday, however, the Trump administration openly claimed responsibility for assassinating Soleimani.
In a statement on Friday, Iran’s leader vowed “harsh revenge” for the perpetrators of the attack.
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Reflecting on the inflation report, we were told that a 2010 recovery could be on the cards for a few reasons.
While loss of output – gross domestic product – could go as low as -6% this year, by 2010 it could reach as high as 3%.
First, the UK will have ample resources and fewer restraints by then, as materials have been stockpiling since the onset of the downturn and there is a high availability of employees should markets wish to expand.
Also the massive stimuli to the money markets such as the base rate reductions, which have thus far been 4% since last October, has resulted in lower costs, along with fiscal easing, notably the VAT cuts.
While the exchange rate has fallen, sterling’s depreciation of more than 25% since July 2007 makes our exports more competitive.
It also puts upward pressure on inflation to help balance the dramatic drop in inflation in the last two months.
While the Consumer Price Index was 3% last month, the Retail Price Index fell to 0.1%, mainly as a result of reductions in mortgage interest payments.
The Monetary Policy Committee has also now been authorised to purchase Bank assets such as gilts and corporate debt as part of monetary policy, which is expected to support credit growth significantly, particularly when paralleled by the activity of the US and abroad.
History shows that it typically takes up to 12 months for the effects of monetary and fiscal policy to show. The fall in oil and commodity prices since last summer means an improvement to our real income.
The Bank’s models are vast and detailed, but there are always issues with predictive models.
One risk is the lack of information we have on the global economy, specifically how long it will take to stabilise.
A prolonged period of subdued credit will also affect our ability to spend, both as consumers and as businesses.
There is a risk that households could retract demand more than has been projected due to lack of confidence, particularly where the threat of unemployment results in increased saving, instead of spending.
Repossessions can also lag behind the worst of any crisis, unsurprisingly, by three to nine months.
Companies’ insurance claims on trade credit rose 60% just in Q3 2008, but these insurances will become more difficult to source as demand for them rises.
The unpredictable time taken to administer asking for letters of credit as a substitute also skews the recovery projection models.
Where firms have been forced to take higher risks to accommodate losses, cars and retail have suffered.
Cuts to employment also puts pressure on the supply side. There is the chance that a lag will leave us unable to meet the market demand for exports and domestic supply.
Of course, no-one has a crystal ball, but it’s at least good to know that the resources are ripe for a turnaround should the climate accommodate.

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In the heart of the arid mesas, where time seems to unwind at its own pace, lies a treasure trove of ancestral wisdom, the Hopi traditional knowledge. This knowledge, woven into every fiber of their culture, is a symphony of harmonious coexistence with nature, a testament to their stewardship of the land. Yet, in the face of a rapidly changing world, preserving this heritage has become an uphill battle.
The erosion of traditional practices, the loss of language, and the encroachment of modern influences pose formidable challenges to the preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge. As elders, the keepers of this wisdom, pass on, their irreplaceable knowledge risks fading into oblivion. The younger generations, immersed in a world of technology and globalization, may find it challenging to fully embrace and carry forward these ancestral teachings.
Despite these daunting hurdles, there are beacons of hope that illuminate the path towards preserving Hopi traditional knowledge. Dedicated efforts are underway to revitalize the Hopi language, the lifeblood of their culture and the vessel through which wisdom is transmitted. Cultural centers and educational programs strive to engage youth, fostering a deep appreciation and understanding of their heritage. Collaboration with researchers and institutions, bridging the gap between traditional knowledge and scientific inquiry, offers new opportunities for mutual learning and the preservation of vital knowledge.
The preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge is not merely an exercise in nostalgia; it is an act of resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of a people deeply connected to their land and their ancestors. It is a recognition that the wisdom of the past holds profound relevance for the challenges of the present and the future. As the Hopi people continue to navigate the complexities of a changing world, their traditional knowledge remains a guiding light, illuminating the path towards a harmonious coexistence with nature and a sustainable future for generations to come.
Challenges and Triumphs: Preserving Hopi Traditional Knowledge
In the heart of the arid lands of Arizona, where ancient traditions intertwine with modern complexities, lies the Hopi Nation, a vibrant community steeped in a rich cultural heritage. Their ancestral knowledge, passed down through generations, holds immense significance, embodying a profound understanding of the natural world, spiritual beliefs, and societal values. However, the preservation of this invaluable knowledge faces numerous challenges, while also inspiring remarkable successes. This narrative delves into the intricate tapestry of Hopi traditional knowledge, highlighting the tribulations and triumphs encountered in its preservation.
Understanding Hopi Traditional Knowledge: A Tapestry of Wisdom
Hopi traditional knowledge encompasses a holistic worldview, interwoven with reverence for the land, harmonious coexistence with nature, and a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Their cultural practices, ceremonies, and oral traditions embody ecological wisdom, agricultural expertise, and a profound respect for the delicate balance of the natural world. This knowledge extends beyond the physical realm, encompassing spiritual beliefs, healing practices, and a deep understanding of the cosmos.
The Perils of Cultural Erosion: A Delicate Balance
The preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge faces significant challenges. Globalization, urbanization, and the erosion of cultural identity pose threats to the continuity of ancestral wisdom. The integration of Western education systems often marginalizes indigenous knowledge, creating a disconnect between younger generations and their cultural heritage. Furthermore, the loss of elders, who serve as repositories of traditional knowledge, poses a grave risk to the transmission of this vital information.
The Resilience of a People: Triumphs in Preservation
Despite the challenges, the Hopi people have demonstrated remarkable resilience in preserving their traditional knowledge. Cultural revitalization initiatives, such as language revitalization programs, educational workshops, and community gatherings, have played a crucial role in transmitting ancestral wisdom to younger generations. Moreover, the recognition of Hopi knowledge as a valuable resource for environmental conservation and sustainable development has fostered collaborations with academic institutions and government agencies, providing platforms for the dissemination and application of Hopi knowledge.
Acknowledging the Significance of Indigenous Wisdom: A Catalyst for Change
The preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge extends beyond the boundaries of the Hopi Nation. In an era grappling with environmental degradation, climate change, and the erosion of biodiversity, Hopi knowledge offers invaluable insights into sustainable living, land stewardship, and harmonious coexistence with nature. Recognizing the significance of indigenous wisdom can inspire collective action towards preserving cultural diversity and safeguarding the planet’s ecological integrity.
Subheadings and Transitions: Guiding the Narrative
Cultural Erosion: A Delicate Balance
- Globalization and Urbanization: The Twin Threats
- Marginalization of Indigenous Knowledge: A Disconnect between Generations
- Loss of Elders: The Vanishing Repositories of Wisdom
The Resilience of a People: Triumphs in Preservation
- Cultural Revitalization Initiatives: Reviving Ancestral Wisdom
- Collaboration with Academia and Government: Expanding the Dialogue
- Recognition of Indigenous Knowledge: A Catalyst for Change
Challenges and Triumphs: An Interwoven Tapestry
The preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge is a delicate balance between the forces of cultural erosion and the resilience of a people determined to safeguard their heritage. While globalization and urbanization pose threats to the continuity of ancestral wisdom, the Hopi people have demonstrated remarkable resilience through cultural revitalization initiatives, collaboration with external institutions, and the recognition of their knowledge as a valuable resource. The preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge is not only a matter of cultural pride but also a crucial step towards fostering sustainable living and safeguarding the planet’s ecological integrity.
Successes in Preserving Hopi Traditional Knowledge: A Source of Inspiration
- The Hopi Language Revitalization Program: Empowering Future Generations
- The Hopi Cultural Center: A Haven for Ancestral Wisdom
- The Hopi Environmental Stewardship Program: A Model for Sustainable Living
Challenges in Preserving Hopi Traditional Knowledge: Obstacles to Overcome
- The Loss of Elders: A Gap in the Transmission of Knowledge
- The Influence of Western Education: A Shift in Cultural Values
- The Need for Broader Recognition: A Call for Understanding
Conclusion: A Call to Action
The preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge is not merely an academic pursuit; it is a moral imperative. In an era grappling with environmental degradation and cultural homogenization, Hopi wisdom offers invaluable insights into harmonious living, land stewardship, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Embracing and supporting indigenous knowledge systems is not only a matter of cultural preservation but also a crucial step towards creating a more sustainable and just world.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- What is the Significance of Hopi Traditional Knowledge?
Hopi traditional knowledge encompasses a holistic understanding of the natural world, spiritual beliefs, and societal values, offering valuable insights into sustainable living and harmonious coexistence with nature.
- What are the Main Challenges to Preserving Hopi Traditional Knowledge?
The preservation of Hopi traditional knowledge faces challenges such as globalization, urbanization, the erosion of cultural identity, and the loss of elders who serve as repositories of ancestral wisdom.
- What are Some Success Stories in Preserving Hopi Traditional Knowledge?
Notable successes include the Hopi Language Revitalization Program, the Hopi Cultural Center, and the Hopi Environmental Stewardship Program, which have played crucial roles in transmitting ancestral wisdom and promoting sustainable living.
- How Can We Support the Preservation of Hopi Traditional Knowledge?
Supporting Hopi traditional knowledge involves recognizing its value, promoting cultural revitalization initiatives, collaborating with indigenous communities, and advocating for policies that protect indigenous rights and cultural heritage.
- Why is Preserving Indigenous Knowledge Important for the World?
Preserving indigenous knowledge is crucial for fostering cultural diversity, safeguarding ecological integrity, and finding sustainable solutions to global challenges such as environmental degradation and climate change.


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A combination of time, preparation, money, and patience goes into nutritional research.
Health studies generate headlines, sales, and controversy. Take for example two Stanford University studies in the past month. They were big news: One showed that garlic does nothing to reduce cholesterol. The other proved that the Atkins diet initially took off more weight than other health plans. Previous studies suggested the opposite.
Flip-flopping results confuse the average dieter, while researchers are frustrated by how difficult it is to come to any conclusions about nutrition.
The most efficient studies into food and its effects on our health require spending months perfecting realistic research menus that are both appetizing and scientifically reliable.
Then there are the volunteers. They are average people who must pledge to never give in to their weaknesses, and to always clean their plates. Not to mention, they have to yield samples of blood, stool, or urine to measure the consequences of a particular vitamin or a whole diet.
Typically, the tests begin with a studied hypothesis. Researchers might know, for instance, that a certain nutrient has been shown to provide a health benefit. From there, they must be realistic about what they are studying and how they can make it apply to the average diet.
A Tufts scientist, for example wanted to serve volunteers 17 or 18 prunes in one sitting for a study. But after criticism for the impracticality of eating so many prunes at once, and a personal test of his own hypothesis that kept him close to the bathroom, he realized that such a study would not be beneficial or realistic.
After designing a menu and settling on a schedule, researchers look for people willing to be paid to spend weeks or months following a prescribed diet.
Still, study recruiters are diligent in explaining the rigors and requirements of the research, said Alice H. Lichtenstein , director of the cardiovascular nutrition lab at a USDA-funded research center towering about the Chinatown medical campus of Tufts.
In Lichtenstein’s study of whether eating specific proteins can protect the heart, participants pick up all their food three times a week and must follow instructions to eat the food from the container it comes in and to use water and a scraper in order to consume every last bit.
While tests are conducted, participants may swear they are staying faithful to the study, but the scientists can’t just rely on the words of their subjects.
By occasionally adding small amounts of harmless chemicals to food, researchers can use urine tests, for example, to catch cheaters. "If we put it in food and you eat it, we get it back," said Dr. Edward Saltzman of Tufts.
And if something shows up that wasn’t in the prescribed diet… such as sodium?
“That’s usually because you’ve gone across the street to McDonald’s or had chips,” Saltzman said.
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The international community, human rights advocates, and Uzbeks themselves were agreeably surprised when, after a quarter century of then-Uzbek president Islam Karimov's iron-fisted rule, his successor launched the nation in 2016 on a series of often bold reforms.
Today, approaching the fourth anniversary of the new president's ascent to power, many of those same analysts are giving Shavkat Mirziyoyev a mixed report card and calling for him to follow through on the reforms he put in motion.
Many Uzbeks tell VOA that Mirziyoyev won his citizens' hearts and minds by saying what they had longed to hear — that the system needed transformation. His plain-spoken acknowledgment of problems ushered in a new era of high hopes and higher expectations.
And he received solid support from the international community. Daniel Rosenblum, the U.S. ambassador to Uzbekistan, says Mirziyoyev is changing the framework of internal governance with a philosophy that the state exists for its citizens, not the other way around.
"This has not always been realized in practice," said Rosenblum, "but it establishes an expectation and a standard that should begin to change things for the better."
Still, with those reforms have come heightened expectations, and in too many areas, critics say, positive steps have been counterbalanced by inertia or steps backward.
In announcing his reforms, Mirziyoyev promised rule of law, transparency and greater engagement with the world. What he has delivered is a hybrid that combines reforms with elements of the old system, leaving many to question whether Uzbekistan has escaped its authoritarian past. Fears and doubts persist amid the steps forward.
Rosenblum sees Mirziyoyev's biggest achievement as opening Uzbekistan to trade and investment, allowing the free flow of people, ideas and technology.
"I credit President Mirziyoyev with dramatically changing the tenor of relations in the region from mutual suspicion to mutual cooperation," he said in an interview.
"There is resistance," he added, because "changing established habits and ways of thinking is hard and takes time; there are people and institutions with vested interests in old ways of doing business. The public believes their quality of life should improve if reforms are 'working'—but how long will their patience last?"
Mirziyoyev's biggest test has been in dealing with a once-in-a-century pandemic.
Rosenblum says Tashkent acted decisively to adopt lock-down measures. A midsummer surge in infections created some chaos, but Rosenblum credits the leadership for collaborating with the international community and for welcoming assistance and advice.
'Stopping far short'
Steve Swerdlow, a human rights lawyer and associate professor at the University of Southern California, says that progress on the most systemic issues is faltering and requires a reboot.
"Whether on freedom of expression, political pluralism, the registration of NGOs, justice for past abuses, forced evictions, or the outsize influence of the security services, Tashkent is stopping far short of what it must do and, in some areas, backsliding on rights," he said.
"Early in his presidency, Mirziyoyev promised accountability and opened up the internet and media space. But he has largely stood by as security services use the old tactics of intimidation against critical and independent voices."
In recent months, he notes, some journalists who reported on corruption or the COVID-19 response have been harassed or detained. "Instead, they should be invited to press conferences where it is possible to pose direct questions to Mirziyoyev."
Swerdlow laments that no opposition party has been allowed to enter the political scene. And despite the release of dozens of political prisoners, authorities have taken no meaningful steps to investigate the human rights violations that led to their arrests.
Helena Fraser, the U.N. coordinator in Uzbekistan, values Tashkent's championing of multilateralism, increased transparency of data and statistics, and engagement with U.N. human rights mechanisms.
"The first big challenge is the long-term culture shift to enable sustained ambitious reform," said Fraser. But the second is to match rhetoric and the promise of clear dividends to society and economy with results for the most vulnerable.
"It's about doing so in a way that shores up reforms and ensures that progress to date – whether on anti-corruption, women's empowerment, diversifying energy sources, fiscal policy, or child labor – is not halted or reversed, but accelerated and deeply anchored."
Fraser says recovery from the pandemic requires a culture shift and bold policy choices, including tackling inequalities, supporting civil society, and creating an enabling environment for human rights.
How fast Uzbekistan emerges from this crisis will depend not only on solidarity within society, but also on solidarity and partnerships across government, academia, civil society, businesses, the media and, of course, parliament, Fraser told VOA.
Jennifer Murtazashvili, director of the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh, agrees that Mirziyoyev's biggest successes have been economic —"eliminating archaic restrictions on foreign currency and trade"—and in foreign policy.
"For decades, Uzbekistan only saw Afghanistan as a threat. Seeing Afghanistan as a friendly neighbor opens many possibilities. If reforms continue, Uzbekistan can emerge as a very serious regional hub for economies in Central and South Asia."
Murtazashvili is disappointed with the lack of public sector reform.
"The challenges with this old system of public finance, budgeting, and service delivery were on display during the second lockdown when the state tried to deliver cash directly through the community-based 'mahalla' system," she said.
"Many people reported corruption and being treated unfairly. This undermines trust in the state, as citizens experience it the same way as the past."
Mirziyoyev has called for the election of governors and mayors to ensure greater accountability. But most of this accountability still emanates from his top-down imprimatur, rather than bottom up, says Murtazashvili.
"The president has been remarkably popular. He would do well to embark on more reforms sooner rather than later. Making changes is hard in any country and requires strong public buy-in."


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The world is in chaos right now. And for many of us, creating in chaos is HARD because we’ve set conditions for ourselves that we like to have in place before we create.
In this episode, I invite you to explore your creative conditions and rather than insisting on those conditions being in place before you create, focus on playing and finding joy in your creative process.
For those of us who like our routines, all the changes and fear can be incredibly disruptive and stressful, especially if we’ve set up creative conditions for ourselves. Basically, that means we have a set of conditions that we like to have in place when we do our creative work. So often, we think that we need things to be a certain WAY before we can create.
And, with all of the worry in the way, it can be extra hard to get to a space where we can create, even though that space can be the most healing space of all for us.
All the worry means it’s EXTRA important that we do step out of the fear, dive into our creative practice, and rely on that to get through these times.
Keep creating. We need you!
In this solo episode, I discuss:
- One way to step OUT of the worry that I discovered during an incredibly difficult time when my beloved husband was in the hospital for three months
- Creating ANYWAY, even during this trying time
- How focusing on your creative process rather than the final product can help get you into your creative zone and a happier place
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Hello creatives you're listening to episode. Dear creativity let's play podcast. This week I had planned to release an interview that was recorded a few weeks ago, but we are now in the midst of the corona virus outbreak. And really, the world is changing minute by minute it feels. We're in a bit of a time of chaos and don't know how life will be this afternoon or tomorrow or much less next week, because things are just changing so quickly and so drastically. And I wanted to talk about how to continue with your creative practice in this type of cast.
And as you're listening to the dear creativity, let's play. You may connect with and reignite your creativity, so that you can confidently consistently joyful create whatever that thing is, that's calling to you. It's time to get your creative gifts and ideas out of you and into the world. Let's get started.
For those of us who like our routines, this whole time of quarantining, and kids being home businesses closing can be incredibly disruptive and stressful stressful. Especially if we've set up creative conditions for ourselves. And it means a creative condition is that you've got a set of conditions that you like to have in place before you do your paperwork.
So often we think that things need to be a certain way before we can dive in. For example, you might need a large block of time chores need to be done, you have to clean dad so you have to have your plan and your plot figured out you're a writer, you have to have a certain amount of sleep you don't have the right cup of coffee or tea or a calm or creative state of mind mind be one of a creative condition, and no major worries or fears like a massive worldwide pandemic.
Now with Covid 19 on the loose, you might be thinking I can't write or create, especially, I know a lot of people's jobs are really unstable right now. Or if you concern that you might get sick if you're older, you know immunosuppressed, you're stuck in your house.
And there's so many worries right now about this whole thing and how can you still create your thing or do your thing, when all this scariness is going on.
And even for creating this podcast, I'd like for your business, even creating this podcast to go on as usual But it's not, like I'm putting this out late because I got stuck out of town and I'll tell that story in a minute, but it was far from usual.
And I think a lot of people's ways of dealing with stress are also closing, like my gym is closed or maybe your yoga studio was closed so we're really having to adjust in a lot of ways, in terms of even how we deal with our stress, I know, therapists are closing and going online Even so, even those major stress relievers for a lot of us are changing. And we've been sent home and have been asked to dramatically limit our movements. And our social interactions to hopefully quell this virus and lower the curve I thought her, and this can all feel really scary and make us feel really resistant to creating. It can also feel a bit like an opening, and I'd like to encourage you to view this as more of an opening rather than holding tight to fear and worry. And that's the first big creative condition that I want to address. In this episode, it's sort of the elephant in the room, how can you work on your book or the time different project or do your creative work when the world as we know it is literally changing minute by minute. And I think we do this by recognizing in many ways what worry actually is. And let me explain. I learned a lot about worry. A few years ago, which I'll get to.
Last week, so I actually made the probably not wise decision to travel midweek before everything began to shut down. And then, due to a snowstorm the roads were closed so I couldn't get home, which was a little unnerving. In light of everything going on and honest I got a little panicky. So I did actually make it home last night, and I'm on a self imposed quarantine right now because my biggest fear is that somehow I picked up this virus, and I might spread it. I feel fine I feel great, but I have no idea of how to come into contact with that so I'm being careful, but I'm not worrying about it. And I mentioned a minute ago that I become good friends with worry, a while back, and about five years ago, my husband had a major health crisis and he ended up getting terrified, out of our small rural community two times he ended up ultimately spending three months instead of 300 miles away from where we live, I was working, teaching at the time. And commuting to the hospital he had, I think a grand total of 24 trips to the operating room over, I 22 in that time period and the grand total over a course of I think 15 months.
And during that time people kept asking me Are you worried Are you worried Are you worried. And my mother in law, who I adore was there with me, she would get really worried, but if What if this happens, what if this happens. And I couldn't go there, if I went there, I would, I learned that I would explode like I couldn't handle that stress it would make me physically ill.
So what I would do is I would just sit and I would look at my husband in the hospital bed and he was breathing.
In this moment, everything was fine. People kept talking to me about all the what ifs it became very clear to me that what worry is, is making a story in our heads about all the bad things that could happen, and then having an emotional reaction to that story that we've just told ourselves, and we can get ourselves into a state of pure terror.
And it can happen very quickly. And I did it, a lot during that time period until I realized that I was literally I mean even talking about this I can feel it in my heart I can remember that fear and terror and having to step back and say no. Right now, everybody's Okay, everybody's breathing, visualize and, and hold on to that. I got a whole pair his hand and his skin was warm and he was there he was, it was.
And I thought about what could happen.
That's when I have an emotional reaction. And that's where the fear came from and the wording from, but none of that would actually happen. It was only my imagination and all these wonderful things were going to happen where I was finding out oh my god want me to do something out you know.
And then I realized that wasn't helpful that wasn't helpful for anybody to to worry about and have this Difficult emotional reaction to something that wasn't going on.
And granted right now things are going on, things are going on that are scary but at this moment I'm sitting in my house and healthy. I'm recording this podcast. That's the only thing I can control right now in this moment, I'm okay, I'm alive. And I have to live from this place. And it can be a heck of a challenge to stay here, I get that. I study A Course in Miracles. And one of my teachers that I follow Lisa Natoli always says that it takes watching your thoughts like a hawk you have to stay vigilant and really pay attention to what you're thinking, and not falling into that worrying that state. And when you find yourself ruminating on the fear, and the what ifs change your mind. Change your thoughts, stop thinking about it. It is not easy, but with practice. You can get better at it and it works. So, starting on the blessings of this moment right now. It is shiftable. I've done it. I've sat in the ICU for months and done it, and again it's not easy but it works. And that's what I'm doing right now.
Right now in this moment.
Things are okay, I have a roof over my head and I've got a warm cup of coffee.
That's how we get through this moment.
As we move into this time like right now I am creating my podcast, This brings me joy. This is fun, the writing the planning, the research. It's joyful for me so open that up. And I think shifting your mindset from worry to one of gratitude right in this moment life is okay, is key to letting go of also a lot of these self pre imposed creative that you might have set for yourself to this era of the virus. So, if you're quarantined where you're like oh my god, I can't do, I can't do it that thing because I have these conditions and the world is chaos right now. I invite you to think about your creative conditions. Do you have a list of creative conditions that have to be placed in order to create or do the thing that you enjoy?
And if so, what are they, and I invite you to shift your thoughts, away from the fear and and move into the idea that creating a playing right now is vital to your well being, to everyone's well being and to shifting yourself out of that state of Oregon here. So, play in your creative process to not especially at this time wait for the conditions to be perfect for you to create, because right now with them change so rapidly outward is changing so rapidly. We don't know what they're gonna be, and it's like the definition of resistance in action and procrastination.
So how do you do this? How do you create anyway? And step one is what it just really said recognize your own conditions, what do you tell yourself must be in place before you do that thing that you'd like to do, before you dive into play with your creative process right now. Maybe right now, you can't work on your novel or something that takes a little bit more planning or brainpower, but you could get that poem out of your heart just start journaling.
Whatever it is, but think about your conditions, what are they? Perhaps it is perfect health perhaps you need your kids at school, perhaps you need large blocks of time, and no worldwide pandemic. Maybe list them out and become really aware of what those conditions are, and then use those conditions as a jumping off place for your creative work maybe they become the beinning of a poem or you write them in your journal and you paint over them, destroy them, smashbook style.
So, work through them and open yourself to a new set of creative conditions. But first any recognize that they're there, and move past them. Let them go live in this moment right now. And what can do in this moment right now, and step into that creative process, I think right now is also not the time to focus on the end product, the thing you are creating rather step into the creative process and play and find that joy you feel they're doing that thing that you love to do.
Think of the process as the goal of your creativity. I think so often we get this whole idea that the goal of this thing that we're doing is the end goal the final product and we get this when we get this thing done. It'll be good. Let me just get through this let me get the words down or whatever it is, but rarely is that the case because we have your next project right that you tied into especially as creatives we always have projects so there are so many projects there are so many ideas so really think about this time as playing in your creative process and that's the goal. The goal is not to finish the thing, the goal is not to put a perfect product out there. The goal right now is just to play and shift your mindset and get into that creative space where you really don't let everything else go and be in the moment where you're, you're fine. Everything is good. Okay. I also get, I think, one of the things the blocks that has been coming up for me right now is oh I should, you know I should be doing something useful right something productive in light of this crisis. And I've shifted that a bit and really the most thing I can do right now is to do my creative work and to guide others and doing theirs.
That's what brings me joy. So that's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna finish this episode, and I'm gonna go work on my book. I believe that finding your joy, focusing on your creative process of creating rather than on the end product is really the most useful thing, right now, that we can all do as life is changing. And that's what I'd like to offer you the invitation to the story as much as you can, to recognize and loosen yourself from any creative conditions that you wouldn't have had prior to this time, and really play in the creative process. As we deal with all of the unknowns of the world, and find your joy there.
Embrace your own practice I'm thinking of this really as an adventure.
I'm actually excited to see what kind of creative work this whole thing spawns. I have zero doubt that beautiful work will come from creatives who take this time to let go of their creative conditions. And instead, really go deep and create as they work through this time of worry and fear, in spite of this time of worry and fear.
So what are you going to create?
I really really want to encourage you to rely on your creative practice and process to help you navigate this time. I think anything we can do to raise our spirits and our energy is honestly the most useful thing that we can do.
And if you'd like a little support this. I'm starting a big group on March 31 to work through the artists way together. If you're not familiar with this. The artists way is a 12 week program created by Julia Cameron, and the subtitle of the book is your spiritual path to higher creativity, and oh my gosh, if that's not what we need right now. I don't know what it is. So we will be kicking off this off with an introductory session on March 31, 2020. The link to register for this is in the show notes which you can find amyisaman.com/podcast/episode20, and together we will work through the book and have weekly live zoom sessions to discuss our progress or challenges deepen our creative practice and also probably be a pop up Facebook group, probably there will be a top up Facebook group going fast. I will be limiting to 12 people. But I will also be offering a couple scholarships. So, shoot me an email if you get the most time again if you're worried. If you want to qualify for one of those scholarships, let me know. That would be great. I will be putting everybody's name into my baton ball and the drawing one out for scholarships, so I think came together. Right now, online, written in a creative and collaborative circle that supports our creative practice will be healing for everyone. If you got any sense about it you can email me at email@example.com And I'd love to see you there. And again, you can check out the show notes for that link.
Relax, and create anyway.
Have a great week and I will see you next week, same time, same thing.


CD Review- Courperin's Tenebrae Lessons
This is the best CD of Baroque music I have yet to hear. Though treating a very sacred subject (the Tenebrae Lessons of the Triduum Sacrum) in a very secular way, Couperin has made these texts shimmer with beauty.
Although this recording might be a little "inauthentic" since the harpsichord instead of the organ is used in the basso continuo, I have heard at least one more "authentic" recording of this work, and it did not have the same effect that this presentation by Les Arts Florissants did.
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Unlocking the Personal Bank Loan Marketplace
The original loan that is personal calls for candidates to have a proven credit history also to supply a co-signer to soak up the complete loan stability in the event of standard. As a result, this framework excludes a huge percentage of the people such as for example pupils, present grads or immigrants who possess maybe not yet had an opportunity to build their credit scores up for decades and/or those who might not have a reliable co-signer utilizing the monetary capacity to risk the entire loan stability. As so, Vouch’s running model is unlocking a pool that is huge of individuals in need of assistance for unsecured loans.
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The origination prices are comparatively greater (in accordance with loan size) for tiny loans compared to big loans. Consequently, old-fashioned loan that is small are not payday loans in Kansas always as a result of the borrower’s greater default danger but to lower expected profitability offered the high origination expenses in accordance with the mortgage size. The company is decreasing the transaction costs in the low margin small personal loans segment by automating the loan application process. Consequently, these price reductions are translated into reduced interest levels fundamentally moving money from the standard lending organizations to your customers.
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The model is changing the rigid nature of personal financing by making a market which allows participants to pool and share creditworthiness with individuals they actually understand and worry about, instead of the peer-to-peer lending model in which loan providers and borrowers don’t actually understand one another and perhaps don’t worry about defaulting in the counterparty. This really is a crucial differentiator as previous microfinance experiences using group financing models claim that social stress is noteworthy to prevent defaulting.
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It’s long been known that, in certain concentrations, the compounds could be dangerous if they got into water or if people breathed dust or ate food that contained them. Tests showed they accumulated in the blood of chemical factory workers and residents living nearby, and studies linked some of the chemicals to cancers and birth defects.
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Subir Paul* and Sulagna Sarkar* Pages 80 - 88 ( 9 )
Metallic structures in the oil and gas production site are severely degraded due to sweet and sour corrosion, and due to the presence of CO2 and H2S in fluid environments. The corrosion behavior of 304 austenitic stainless is investigated with the variation concentration of CO2 or H2S and CO2 + H2S to understand the effect of each singly and in combined form. Potentiodynamic polarization studies show that a small amount of CO2 helps in forming a calcareous deposit of protective layer on passive film of 304 steel, while an increase in CO2 concentration breaks the layer, giving rise to sweet corrosion. The presence of S2- damages the passive and protective layer of the steel and increases concentration, also increases the degradation rate. Electrochemical impedance studies reflect, lower polarization resistance and impedance at higher concentration of CO2 or H2S, the fact supports polarization outcome. Corrosion products of sweet and sour corrosion are identified by XRD which reveals different types of Iron carbides and iron sulphides corresponding to sweet and sour corrosion respectively. Image analysis under SEM shows the presence of uniform to localized corrosion and the presence of sulfide cracking in sour corrosion and general corrosion with protective carbide layer in sweet corrosion.
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We are looking for a design of a book cover for an anthology. This book has been compiled for educational purposes. It covers economic analysis of Korean community and businesses in America. Website: http://www.kaedc.org
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Date: 01 August 2017Upgrades to the popular Cascade Creek campsite will be completed in time for the summer season.
Date: 20 July 2017An endangered Marlborough green gecko, a long-term resident at the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre, has been stolen.
Date: 13 July 2017Native species are on the rise thanks to intensive trapping and aerial 1080 operations across Fiordland National Park, latest monitoring results show.
Date: 26 May 2017Twenty pāteke/brown teal have been released onto Resolution Island/Mauikatau in Dusky Sound after an absence of over a century.
Date: 11 May 2017The once presumed extinct takahē are on the road to recovery, moving down two places along the threat classification system.
Date: 13 April 2017A young kea was released back into the wild in Fiordland after vets treated his severely injured leg.
Date: 22 March 2017DOC and Goodnature have deployed a network of self-resetting stoat traps on Great Island in Fiordland.
Date: 18 March 2017Kākāpō superstar, Sirocco, will celebrate his 20th birthday ‘off the grid’ on his island retreat this week.
Date: 06 March 2017South Island kākā have made an extraordinary comeback in a Fiordland forest since pest control started just over a decade ago, recent study results show.
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I would like a simple outline drawing of my 1967 Shasta Starflyte trailer with realistic style wings. I attached a picture of what my trailer looks like so you know what the outline will be. You can make the trailer smaller like in the other pictures I uploaded. Small trailer with same shape as mine, doesnt have to show windows or door if you dont want to. I like the realistic wings on the t-shirt picture. Sweet Eileen can either go inside the trailer outline or on the outside. The trailer should be white and maybe the Sweet Eileen should be pink or some other bright color.


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Injuries: 2 Fatal.
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On September 24, 1997, about 1605 universal coordinated time, a Bellanca 17-30A, N28158, operated by Schuybroek Aviation Inc., of Dover, Delaware, was destroyed when it struck terrain in the vicinity of Wichelen, Belgium. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. Weather conditions and type of flight plan were unknown. Full narrative available
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