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The National Association for the Habilitation of the Intellectually Disabled (AKIM) composed a pamphlet entitle A Pamphlet to the Voter in Simple Language* for developmentally-challenged voters. The booklet explained what ‘voting’ means, how the electoral process works, what the parliament does, how one votes in Israel, but also…and here’s the tough one, who was running and what they stand for.
Even run-of-the-mill voters could have benefited from consulting the pamphlet before heading for the polls on March 17th and Israel-watchers might finally be able to get a handle on Israel’s unique political system if someone would volunteer to translate the pamphlet into English…
There were 23 parties on Tuesday’s ballot – including a pro-pot party, an anti-porno party, a pro-affordable rent party, a disestablishmentarianism party, and a pirates’ party that wanted to replace parliamentary representation with a direct (‘town hall’) democracy with 8 million prime ministers, instead of an unwieldy coalition cabinet with up to 26 ministers.**
* click on the blue hyperlink to view the pdf file. Israel is the only country in the world that has adopted (at AKIM’s urging) a special ‘accessibility’ icon for the intellectually disabled (above) which appears on the pamphlet. And speaking of accessibility, in early January 2015, the sight-impaired petitioned the Election Commissioner arguing there was no reason they should be forced to compromise the secrecy of their ballot by taking a sighted person into the voting booth, demanding party names and symbols appear in Brail, as well.
** the largest cabinet in Israel’s history was Yitzhak Shamir’s.
The township of Givat Shmuel decided to give school kids a unique hands-on lesson in civics, setting up ballot boxes for children next to polling stations* where the youngsters could cast ballots to decide what attraction would be installed in a newly-planned playground in town – a carousel, a climbing gym, a balance bar, a suspension bridge, or a rope hammock. There was even a white slip where the junior voters could write-in another piece of equipment as their candidate in the new park.
* The Ramat Gan Safari also held mock elections on March 17th for the most fitting leader of the Safari, based on personality traits; the seven candidates were Yossi the elephant, Saul a giant lizard, Denise the giraffe, Mushon the great ape, two young rhinos, a wild ass, and a pair of gay penguins who came in first. Yossi the elephant was the runner up.
The IDF came under fire when the names of the recipients of special medals and commendations for outstanding conduct during the Protective Edge campaign were announced last month.
While all the male recipients received medals or letters of commendation for ‘heroism under fire’ or ‘bravery in action,’ three female electronic surveillance personnel* were commended for “not getting befuddled’** when they spotted a group of Hamas terrorists disguised as IDF soldiers emerging from a tunnel right next to a kibbutz and a squad of Hamas frogmen landing on the Nitzanim beach north of Gaza.
Suffice it to say, all hell broke loose, and the brass apologized to the girls, and changed the wording of their letters of commendation.
* a female doctor was commended for her performance under fire, treating wounded soldiers during a mortar attack from Gaza on a staging area for Israeli troops in the Western Negev.
** lo eebdu et haeshtoenote
When a dead body was found in mid-November 2013 on an isolated beach near Asdod plugged with bullets police had grounds to suspect the victim’s first cousin was behind the murder. They hauled him into the station but without clear-cut evidence to tie the suspect to the murder, authorities were forced to set the suspect free… until recently.
Two years after the murder, police located a box with the telltale ‘heat.’ Not only did the pistol’s ballistics matched the bullets in the body; the assailant - who apparently never heard of DNA testing - had wrapped the murder weapon in one of his socks, enough for the police to sock him with the murder charge.
AM YISRAEL CHAI
Rosa Yerushalmi died after 50 years at the side of her husband Alex. The two Holocaust survivors had worked day-In day-out in their tiny shoe repair shop in Mazkeret Batya – a moshava on the outskirts of Rechovot, after immigrating to Israel from the Ukraine in 1974.
When Segev Afriat, the head of the Holocaust survivor welfare NGO Shorashim shel Nitina (‘Roots of Giving of Oneself’) which had assisted the Yerushalmis during Rosa’s illness, found Alex bereft and beside himself with grief 30 minutes before the funeral, he posted a note on Facebook asking anyone in the vicinity to help fill in a minyan.
Two hundred strangers appeared out of nowhere for the funeral. During the seven days of mourning, a follow-up post filled the house with perfect strangers who came from as far away as Haifa, to embrace the widower - offering a sympathetic ear, bringing home-cooked food and helping to put the house in order.
Nofer (25) who took off work early to make a shiva call, explained her motivations: “I don’t know him or her personally. The Facebook post simply touched my heart…that an elderly man whose wife was all his life should be sitting shiva alone. I didn’t want this to happen to him.”
* The People of Israel live!
CHANGING COMFORT ZONES
Kipot srugot (Religious Zionists with ‘knitted skullcaps’) among unmarried religious couples have adopted a ‘don’t ask-don’t tell’ policy with their parents regarding maintenance of standing norms of no physical contact whatsoever between the sexes – even holding hands until marriage. So claims 26 year-old Noam from Raanana, a religiously-observant single. .
Rabbi Dr. Ariel Picard, an educational director at the Shalom Hartman Institute argues that this undercurrent of more lenient standards of conduct are not an ideological shift that should set off alarm bells among religious leaders because taking liberties with rigid taboos stems from penetration of a bourgeois outlook that has always pursued ‘a comfortable life.’ Yehoshua Greenberg, author of the novel Kim’at Kalah (Almost a Bride) believes the rising age of marriage among young adults in religiously-observant families – well into their twenties that sorely challenge sex drives is the underlying force behind ‘discounts’ in maintaining distance.
Eliezer Ben-Yehuda devoted his life to revitalizing the Hebrew language – composing new words where none existed, including a Hebrew word for hairbrush (mivreshet). Even today modern Hebrew is very dynamic. Words are added all the time – whether it’s slang sneaking into the vernacular such as chnun (a wimp or a nerd) or official products of the Hebrew Language Academy such as kruchit* for @ (which Israelis had dubbed a ‘strudel’ with the introduction of email).
So how close is modern Hebrew to ancient sources, and how much has it strayed from ancient Jewish texts?
At a recent gathering – the Prime Minister’s Conference on the Hebrew Language – the head of the Hebrew Language Academy Professor Moshe Bar-Asher snapped back at post-Zionist naysayers who argued “Israelis speak ‘Israeli’ – not Hebrew” branding their claims “myth, not science.”
“If you take any text, from a cookbook or from a contemporary author, and you check the vocabulary, you will discover that in every one of them, 60 to 80 percent of the words can be found in the Sidur (Jewish prayer book), the Tanach (Bible) or the Mishna (part of the Talmud).”
* strudel the central European rolled pastry filled with apples.

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Government launches consultation for universal service obligation for broadband but it might not be needed if BT alternative is accepted
BT has offered to deliver minimum speeds of 10Mbps to 99 percent of the UK as part of the government’s plans to introduce a ‘universal service obligation’ (USO) that would allow anyone in the UK to demand a certain standard of connectivity.
A consultation for the USO has just been launched by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), which will discuss the technology, specification and providers used, as well as the funding model and how the USO would be reviewed over time to ensure it is still relevant.
The consultation proposes legislation – one to enshrine the principle of a USO and another to increase the minimum speed over time. The House of Lords had wanted a 30Mbps minimum but dropped these demands so the Digital Economy Bill could be rushed through before the General Election last month.
Under BT’s proposals, Openreach will extend coverage using a mixture of fibre to the cabinet (FTTC), fibre to the premise (FTTP) and fixed wireless access (FWA) technologies so 99 percent of the UK has access to 10Mbps by 2020. It is however likely most will enjoy significantly higher speeds.
“This investment will reinforce the UK’s status as the leading digital economy in the G20. We already expect 95 percent of homes and businesses to have access to superfast broadband speeds of 24Mbps or faster by the end of 2017,” said BT CEO Gavin Patterson. “Our latest initiative aims to ensure that all UK premises can get faster broadband, even in the hardest to reach parts of the UK.
The advantages of BT’s plan are obvious. It would be a ‘proactive’ rather than ‘reactive’ rollout and BT would fund it entirely to the tune of between £400 million and £600 million. This means it would be faster than a regulatory approach and at no cost to the taxpayer.
However Openreach would recoup the cost by providing services and access to other providers and wants this to be considered as part of Ofcom’s ongoing Wholesale Local Access Review. This review will demand Openreach lower the cost of network access to BT’s rivals in exchange for looser regulation.
Silicon understands any deal with BT would be legally binding, although it could take the place of USO legislation, meaning it is unclear if there would be a mechanism to increase it in the future.
The government will now consider both options – a USO and BT’s voluntary agreement – and stresses no decision has been made.
“The government is taking action to ensure that people everywhere in the UK can get a decent broadband connection as soon as possible,” said Culture Secretary Karen Bradley. “We warmly welcome BT’s offer and now will look at whether this or a regulatory approach works better for homes and businesses.
“Whichever of the two approaches we go with in the end, the driving force behind our decision making will be making sure we get the best deal for consumers.”

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So, my thirty day project has sort of fallen flat on its face since I got back to the States. I'm a little disappointed, but not surprised, as I always find it difficult to keep writing when I back home in the States. There is something about being in Europe – perhaps it's foreignness and the isolation that entails – that makes writing easier. Part of it has also been as issue of time. I've found it hard to carve out the time for the blog with these past two weeks' intense schedule. One special treat about this tour has been that I have been travelling with friends – something very special for me, being so accustomed to travelling alone all the time. We have shared countless laughs on this trip, and on top of our packed schedule of travel, rehearsal, and performances, I've found I've wanted to spend many of my free moments catching up with these friends from my Marlboro family and enjoying the company.
Wednesday evening, after arriving in Washington, DC, I was getting ready for a reunion with my 6th grade best friend, when I received a text message with some sad news – my duet partner for the tour was letting us know that she was ill and would not be able to complete the rest of the tour. Wishing her a speedy recovery, we immediately went into crisis mode, trying to figure out how to make the show go on. After a variety of options were explored, it was decided that Lydia and I would replace the two sets of duets with two sets of solo lieder. Thursday was a flurry of scrambling to find rehearsal space and then rehearsing these new pieces, with barely enough time to iron my shirt for the concert. Before we knew it, it was time for the concert, and I found myself explaining the unfortunate circumstances and announcing the program change to our very understanding DC audience.
The last two concerts and days have been a blur, as I put my blinders on, shutting out the noise of my nerves about having so little rehearsal for such nuanced music as much as possible and narrowing my focus towards giving everything I have to putting on a good performance for the lovely people who have been filling these halls to see us and support Marlboro.

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The development of a personal computer based user interface for the delivery of epidemiological models and associated information is described. The Microsoft Windows application was designed using proprietary high level programming software (KnowledgePro Gold, Knowledge Garden, Setauket, New York) and makes use of hypertext technology. The program, E WISE, (Equine Welfare Information System/Expert), provides a single user interface facilitating access to different types of disease model and expert systems for equine health and welfare. Two models are described. First, an heuristic based decision support system for the diagnosis of coughing in the horse is structured to emphasise the visibility of the underlying inferential mechanism as well as to provide hypertext links to information and illustrations associated with possible disease diagnoses. Second, the E WISE shell is used to provide access to a logistic regression model of the risk factors associated with the need for surgery in cases of equine colic. The modular design of a knowledge base in a familiar standardised environment increases functionality and acceptance of a range of models by end users.
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Reid, S. W. J., Mellor, D. J., Irwin, T., Love, S., & Gettinby, G. (1996). A hypertext knowledge base medium for the delivery of epidemiological models and expert systems. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 26(2), 97-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-5877(95)00522-6

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It was a relaxing day. Great way to see the area around Amsterdam.
Our guide Josie made the day excellent, she had a great sense of humour and was very knowledgable. It was a good way to find out about the 'real' Amsterdam. We got to visit many villages and even have a boat ride to a lovely restaurant with a superb meal at a very timely break. The wine and cheese tasting was also very good. Visiting windmills was very interesting. All the points of interest were well chosen. it gave me a great insight into Holland. there were lots of times out of the bus which was great. a concise informative fun tour.
What a beautiful introduction to the Netherlands! I HIGHLY recommend this tour as it covers all the basics that we know and love about Holland. It is a beautiful drive out to the countryside and then walking tours through the most quaint little towns you will ever see. Trust me, you will want to move there immediately! There is also wine and cheese tasting which is delicious, a boat ride, a visit to a wooden shoe factory complete with demonstration of how they make klompen wooden shoes. The gal who did our demonstration was so funny! After the wooden shoe factory we were off to Zaans Schaans which is so beautiful with all the old windmills dotting the countryside. It is quintessential Dutch. If anything though, I do wish we would have had more time in Zaans Schaans. It was a full day but everything was excellent.
Enjoyed so much the farms. Holland are so colorful, and beautiful. Breathtaking green farms, and a pleasant local people. Jaime was a very nice guide. We've seen a lot within one day, like almost seen the whole country. Great tour :
This tour was good. The first stop of Edam was not too appealing -- if they skipped this stop and gave you more time at the Windmills last stop it could have been better. Still very enjoyable!
Although you can't control the weather, it was very cold. Because we didn't have headsets it was sometimes difficult to hear the guide. Little towns were lovely. The bus driver was very fun and friendly and participated in the trip.
This day trip was lovely and so was our guide Astrid... such a lovely and kind smart lady! the tour was very interesting and what we liked most is that we saw a number of places in 1 day! get wrapped up and wear tick clothing especially when visiting Zaanse Shanc as it is quite cold and very windy... Loved It!!!
This was definitely a good tour and our guide Tina was EXCELLENT!! Tina interacted with the people on the bus and did a very good job switching from English to French. Tina made sure she talked to everyone and spoke clearly and gave a lot of information on the places we visited. This was definitely a very good trip and we were happy to be able to see what we did. What a nice informed guide Tina was.
Everything was great between the locations, time frame, price, and especially our guide and driver. I will highly recommend.
Excellent tour covering many aspects of typical Dutch life.
A really wonderful day seeing the countryside with a delightful tour hostess and bus driver. Thank you both so much!
Overall- a great day trip outside the city of Amsterdam. Short visits to Edam, Volendam, and Maarken. You are taken on a short guided walk around the town of Edam. Cheese Tasting is not done in Edam-instead you visit a cheese factory in Volendam and have wine with various cheeses which was very nice. A lunch break is taken in Maarken good food. Visited a working sawmill windmill which was interesting but felt we would have used a little more time at the windmills to take it all in and take some more pictures.
It was excellent!
Gorgeous variety of locations! would highly recommend it
An excellent way to get a real flavour of the Netherlands. Even though the weather was wet all day, our guide kept our spirits up and gave us a great experience.
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Very nice trip. Our guide Jamie was very knowledgeable and made the trip very interesting. Was hoping to see some more Tulips but that is ok this is a worthwhile trip. Recommended.
Alkmaar is very interesting and something you should see as I think this is unique to Holland. However- it gets quite crowded. You may have to push your way to the front if you want to take pictures. Done in the outdoors- so be prepared for bad weather as you won't be covered. Town is quite nice with outdoor vendors, cheese tastings, and modern shopping. Made a quick stop around 50 minutes-1 hour to a windmill museum. This was plenty of time- you were able to get up close to the windmill and take some great pictures. Was able to climb to the top of the windmill to see how the windmill turns.
Good trip with much to commend it. However, not entirely as described on website as the trip was done in a different order to that described and timings were out. Left 0945, boat trip 1245 - drink at last but we had to pay for it (NO free coffee and pastry!!) and finally rushed lunch at Marken!
This tour was well worth the cheap price. First stop at Wind Mills and demo of Clog making, then free time to explore the site. Then to walk around cute little village of Edam. Next stop cheese making and tasting. Last stop in Volendam, which is pretty much a boardwalk along the ocean. Lots of food carts to try different things and shopping. Tour guide and driver were great and gave good info.
A fabulous way to spend a day, such a varied program with interesting visits, and food and drink at more than one of the venues. Each stop was full of unique aspects of Dutch life, past and present. Well worth giving yourself a day away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Awesome trip...Diana was fabulous.
Windmills were so interesting and beautiful...great photo op!
So enjoyed the clog making demonstration.
Cheese samples were delicious.
Vollendam was gorgeous and free time and lunch was so fun.
We really enjoyed our tour! Edgar was a fantastic tour guide, and he was able to keep both the Spanish and English guests informed. He was able to be both inclusive and efficient, which we found very impressive. The four towns each had their own atmosphere, and there was time to explore in each. Plus food to try at all four stops! This was a highlight of our Amsterdam vacation!
A fantastic day with a range of great experiences. Expert. knowledgeable hostess. Comfortable coach
Definitely a five stars tour! The guide was excellent and even though it was raining we had a great time. The meal was good, the cheese and wine tasting was good, too. The tour was well organized and we had free time in every place we visited, which was very good.
It was great to go out and experience the countryside. I felt like I really learned a lot about the history and culture of the Netherlands.
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Tinned baked beans can contain around 15g sugar per serving. Try this delicious sugar-free version. Double the recipe if you want to have some for later in the week (a lazy Sunday night dinner) served with a salad and a bowl of guacamole. Also good for putting in a flask for a healthy meal for shift workers.
INGREDIENTS (Makes 2 large portions or serves 4 as a side)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion/leek, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can tomatoes or 400g pasatta
1 teaspoon each of paprika, cinnamon and ground cumin
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (no added sugar)
A large handful of spinach, finely chopped
1 can of beans (cannellini, haricot or kidney), drained and rinsed
Salt and pepper
Small handful chopped Italian parsley
Gently saute the onion or leek in the olive oil until softened. Add crushed garlic and cook, stirring for another minute being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add tomatoes (if using whole tomatoes I like to break them up a bit with a potato masher) and spices and mix well, stirring for another minute. Add the beans and let simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the head and add the chopped spinach.
Season with salt and pepper and top with chopped parsley. Delicious served with eggs, 1/2 an avocado and some vegetables for a nice hearty breakfast.
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Hill-Murray's comeback falls short, Edina wins 4-2
The Hill-Murray Pioneers almost clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit, but the Edina Hornets managed to pull out a 4-2 win in the end.
Edina led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when the Hornets' Anthony Walsh's scored at 14:29 in the second period to put Edina up 4-1.
Cullen Munson had two goals to lead Edina to victory. Munson found the back of the net 11:56 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Edina and again while 2:11 into the second to make the score 3-1 Edina.
The Hornets excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Edina relied on a core group of players for most of its offense, as Dylan Malmquist, Tyler Nanne and Bo Brauer took 12 of the team's 22 shots.
Hill-Murray did not rack up many penalties in the contest, registering a minimal one minor for two minutes in penalty time. The Pioneers relied on a core group of players for most of their offense, as Zach LaValle, Joey Anderson and Willie Brown took 16 of the team's 28 shots.
Hill-Murray was helped by Josh French, who tallied two goals. French scored the first of his two goals at 4:11 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Hill-Murray. LaValle assisted on the tally. French's next tally made the score 4-2 Edina with 4:44 left in the second period. LaValle picked up the assist. More assists for Hill-Murray came via Sam Becker, who had one.


By Patrice Citera
BBC Sport, Kinshasa
Claude Leroy has finally signed a contract as coach of the DR Congo
Frenchman Claude Leroy has finally signed a two-year contract to manage DR Congo's national team.
The former Senegal and Cameroon coach has been looking after the Simbas without a contract for the last three months.
Leroy had previously refused to sign a contract because the country's football federation, Fecofa, had been unable to make assurances that a suitable budget would be in place for the team.
But that appears to have been resolved.
"I feel proud and it's huge honour for me," Leroy told BBC Sport after signing
"I've been working for almost three months without a contract but I had a lot of confidence in the people I was working with.
"I wasn't impatient because I knew the contract would be signed sometime," he said.
"But I wanted to be sure that there's some sort of protection for the national team and my staff.
"These people are very important to me, which is why I wanted to protect and defend them before signing a contract," he explained.
Leroy has had a stormy relationship with Fecofa and threatened to walk out on the team on the eve of a 2006 World Cup qualifier with Burkina Faso.
But the Frenchman told BBC Sport that his relationship with the federation has improved.
"I have a good relationship with Fecofa's president and the Sports Minister. I am sure everything is alright now," he said.
"I wasn't too worried about the contract because President Joseph Kabila agreed to back me," he explained.
Leroy's salary has not been made public but it has been revealed that he will be given a house in Kinshasa, a car as well as eight trips a year to Europe.
He has helped DR Congo to a win over Burkina Faso and a draw with Cape Verde in their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.


Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to destroy NATO, said the U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges on Tuesday. He warned that Moscow could use “hybrid warfare,” like the one in eastern Ukraine, against a NATO member to test the alliance. In a speech to political and military leaders in Berlin, Hodges said he was “sure Vladimir Putin wants to destroy our alliance.”
NATO will disappear if Article 5 is gone
The U.S. commander said the Russian President was seeking to destroy NATO not by attacking it, but by splintering it, reports Justin Huggle of The Telegraph. Hodges said Vladimir Putin may try to destabilize a NATO member by using rebels as he did in eastern Ukraine. Or he may use some other forms of “ambiguous” warfare.
Since there would be no overt attack from Russia, NATO members might be reluctant to invoke Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, which says an attack on one member is an attack on all. NATO alliance will disappear one the Article 5 is gone, said Gen Hodges. He said American tanks should be positioned in eastern European countries as a deterrent to Moscow.
United States has already decided to send 220 Abrams tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles to Europe in response to the Ukraine crisis. Gen Hodges has proposed to position tanks in Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Lithuania. The U.S. has agreed to send more troops to Poland and three other Baltic states.
Raise the cost for Vladimir Putin
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges estimates that Russia has stationed more than 12,000 troops in eastern Ukraine and about 29,000 troops in Crimea. Another 50,000 Russian soldiers were positioned on the Russian side of the border with Ukraine just in case separatists suffer a major setback. He also accused Russia of trying to gain control of the mouth of the Danube river. It will give Vladimir Putin a stranglehold over the south-eastern European economies.
Gen Hodges said the U.S. and Europe must raise the cost for Vladimir Putin by supporting Ukrainian government forces. Currently, Putin enjoys 85% domestic support. But when mothers will see their sons returning home dead, when the price skyrockets, domestic support for Putin will sink, he added.


The Washington Post reports on how IBM and Microsoft lobbied to stop software patent reform.
But large software companies had other ideas. A September letter signed by IBM, Microsoft and several dozen other firms made the case against expanding the program. The proposal, they wrote, “could harm U.S. innovators by unnecessarily undermining the rights of patent holders. Subjecting data processing patents to the CBM program would create uncertainty and risk that discourage investment in any number of fields where we should be trying to spur continued innovation.”
Of course, advocates of the program disagree. They point out that software patents are disproportionately responsible for the recent rise of patent litigation. The fact that technology startups almost inevitably face patent threats is itself a significant disincentive for innovation. So it’s far from clear that subjecting software patents to greater scrutiny would be bad for innovation.
Other notable companies involved include 3M, Adobe, Dolby, DuPont, Eli Lilly, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Qualcomm and Xerox. View the letter and list of companies opposing CBM expansion.


European Nations May Investigate Bush Officials over Prisoner Treatment
By Craig Whitlock
European prosecutors are likely to investigate CIA and Bush administration officials on suspicion of violating an international ban on torture if they are not held legally accountable at home, according to U.N. officials and human rights lawyers.
Many European officials and civil liberties groups said they were disappointed by President Obama’s opposition to trials of CIA interrogators who subjected terrorism suspects to water boarding and other harsh tactics. They said the release last week of secret U.S. Justice Department memos authorizing the techniques will make it easier for foreign prosecutors to open probes if U.S. officials do not.
Some European countries, under a legal principle known as universal jurisdiction, have adopted laws giving themselves the authority to investigate torture, genocide and other human rights crimes anywhere in the world, even if their citizens are not involved. Although it is rare for prosecutors to win such cases, those targeted can face arrest if they travel abroad.
Martin Scheinin, the U.N. special investigator for human rights and counterterrorism, said the interrogation techniques approved by the Bush administration clearly violated international law. He said the lawyers who wrote the Justice Department memos, as well as senior figures such as former vice president Richard B. Cheney, will probably face legal trouble overseas if they avoid prosecution in the United States.
“Torture is an international crime irrespective of the place where it is committed. Other countries have an obligation to investigate,” Scheinin said in a telephone interview fromCairo. “This may be something that will be haunting CIA officials, or Justice Department officials, or the vice president, for the rest of their lives.”
Manfred Nowak, another senior U.N. official who investigates torture accusations, said the Obama administration is violating terms of the U.N. Convention Against Torture by effectively granting amnesty to CIA interrogators. He said the United States, as a signatory to the treaty, is legally obligated to investigate suspected cases of torture. He also said Washington must provide compensation to torture victims, including al-Qaeda leaders who were waterboarded. . . .


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YOU ARE INVITED TO A PUBLIC MEETING ABOUT THE CRISIS IN HAITI
Come get up-to-the minute news of how the grassroots of Haiti are resisting the occupation and pressing for the return of President Aristide. Speakers include
Lucie Tondreau, Haitian activist, a member of Veye-Yo (the organization of Haitian activist priest Father Jean Juste), and of the Haitian American Grassroots Coalition
Ira Kurzban,President Aristide’s lawyer and former attorney for the Haitian government
Pierre Labossiere, Haiti Action
June 16th 7 PM
Holman United Methodist Church
3320 West Adams Blvd., LA
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u What impact is the occupation having on women,
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President Aristide was kidnapped by US Marines on February 29, 2004, 200 years after the Haitian Revolution defeated Napoleon’s army, and Haiti became the world’s first Black Republic and the first nation born as a result of a slave revolution. The Haitian Revolution paved the way for the abolition of slavery throughout the Americas. Haiti also assisted with the liberation of Latin America by giving refuge & supplies to Simon Bolivar.
Since the Feb. 29 coup, there are estimates as high as 10,000 Haitians killed and thousands of others in prison, jailed or tortured. US Marines have been replaced by UN forces led by Brazil.
The resistance of the Haitian people has been remarkable. Get the most recent information and find out what you can do!
Spanish & Creole Translation available, call ahead if you need translation and/or childcare; wheel chair accessible;
please copy this flyer to post or circulate
Coordinated by Women of Color in the Global Women’s Strike and Global Women’s Strike/LA
KPFK Pacifica Radio 90.7FM is the media sponsor of this event
Co-sponsors to date include: Alexandria House, ANSWER-LA, East Side Café, El Sereno Neighbors for Peace and Justice, Danny Glover, IAC/LA, Office of the Americas, San Gabriel Valley Neighbors for Peace and Justice
For more information, to endorse, make a donation toward tour expenses or to help in any other way,
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Conclusions: People with knee OA held mostly positive perceptions about receiving exercise therapy from a physiotherapist via telephone, suggesting that such a service is broadly acceptable to consumers. Such services were generally not viewed as a substitute for face-to-face physiotherapy care, but rather as a new option that could increase accessibility of physiotherapy services, particularly for follow-up consultations.
Keywords: Exercise; Osteoarthritis; Physiotherapy; Qualitative; Telephone; Telerehabilitation.
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24 Jan GOING BLIND! BY SANDI STAR, CCN
I remember using a ton of eye drops and never getting any relief. I was finding pieces of Sclera (the white, dense, fibrous outer coating of the eyeball) inside the lids and I was getting scarring. I was working full time and going to school at night; looking at a computer screen all day and books all night made it much worse! The lights at night were a big blur and I couldn’t focus at all. My eyes were literally drying up. I was having ongoing eye infections. To say the least I was going blind and was petrified. I couldn’t wear contacts to save my life. They would pop right out or worse, get caught in the corner of my eye.
I saw an eye doctor who never gave me answers. He never thought to test me for Sjögren’s Syndrome. They put silicone plugs in my tear ducts to try and keep what little moisture I had in my eyes. Talk about a scary situation! My general doctor was determined to find out what was going on because it went way beyond the eyes. I was extremely fatigued and had major joint and muscle pain, stomach issues, brain fog and upper respiratory infections often. I was pretty discouraged, but felt lucky my doctor cared, who by the way told me it wasn’t in my head (nice rarity). I knew eventually we would figure it out. He ran some blood work and pulled out the big guns (gigantic reference book) while explaining I had Sjögren’s Syndrome and sent me to a Rheumatologist. I was not in the mood to add more medication to my already long list at the time and decided to look into alternative care. I already had developed hypothyroid – another autoimmune disease. Since going gluten, dairy and soy free, I have been able to wear contacts daily and most of the symptoms from Sjögren’s are gone. I consider myself one of the lucky ones who took control and is able to manage a great deal with nutrition alone.
What is Sjögren’s
Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which people’s white blood cells attack their moisture-producing glands. Today, as many as four million Americans are living with this disease.
Although the hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjögren’s may also cause dysfunction of other organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. Patients may also experience extreme fatigue and joint pain and have a higher risk of developing lymphoma.
With upwards of 4,000,000 Americans suffering from Sjögren’s syndrome, it is one of the most prevalent autoimmune disorders. Nine out of 10 patients are women. About half of the time Sjögren’s syndrome occurs alone, and the other half it occurs in the presence of another autoimmune connective tissue disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or scleroderma. When Sjögren’s occurs alone, it is referred to as “Primary Sjögren’s.” When it occurs with another connective tissue disease, it is referred to as “Secondary Sjögren’s.”
All instances of Sjögren’s syndrome are systemic, affecting the entire body. Symptoms may remain steady, worsen, or, uncommonly, go into remission. While some people experience mild discomfort, others suffer debilitating symptoms that greatly impair their functioning. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are important – they may prevent serious complications and greatly improve a patient’s quality of life.
Since symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome mimic other conditions and diseases, Sjögren’s can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed. On average, it takes nearly seven years to receive a diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome. Patients need to remember to be pro-active in talking with their physicians and dentists about their symptoms and potential treatment options.
There is no single test that will confirm diagnosis. Rheumatologists have primary responsibility for diagnosing and managing Sjögren’s syndrome and can conduct a series of tests and ask about symptoms. An international group of experts formulated classification criteria for Sjögren’s syndrome which help doctors arrive at a diagnosis. These criteria consider dryness symptoms, changes in salivary (mouth) and lacrimal (eye) gland function, and systemic (whole body) findings.
Blood tests your physician may perform include:
ANA (Anti-Nuclear Antibody)
ANAs are a group of antibodies that react against normal components of a cell nucleus. About 70% of Sjögren’s patients have a positive ANA test result.
RF (Rheumatoid Factor)
This antibody test is indicative of a most often performed for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but is positive in many rheumatic diseases. In Sjögren’s patients, 60-70% have a positive RF.
SS-A (or Ro) and SS-B (or La)
These are the marker antibodies for Sjögren’s. Seventy percent of Sjögren’s patients are positive for SS-A and 40% are positive for SS-B (these may also found in lupus patients).
ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate)
This test measures inflammation. An elevated ESR indicates the presence of an inflammatory disorder, including Sjögren’s syndrome.
These are normal blood proteins that participate in immune reactions and are usually elevated in Sjögren’s patients.
The ophthalmologic (eye) tests include:
Measures tear production.
Rose Bengal and Lissamine Green
Eye drops containing dyes that an eye care specialist uses to examine the surface of the eye for dry spots.
The dental tests include:
Measures the amount of saliva produced over a certain period of time.
A nuclear medicine test that measures salivary gland function.
Salivary gland biopsy (usually in the lower lip)
Confirms inflammatory cell (lymphocytic) infiltration of the minor salivary glands.
Your physician will consider the results of these tests along with your physical examination to arrive at a final diagnosis. Further research is being conducted to refine the diagnostic criteria for Sjögren’s syndrome and to help make diagnosis easier and more accurate.
The treatment of patients with Sjogren’s syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved and complications, such as infection. There is no cure for Sjogren’s syndrome.
Dryness of the eyes can be helped by artificial tears, eye-lubricant ointments at night, and minimizing the use of hair dryers. When dryness becomes more significant, the ophthalmologist can plug the tear duct closed so that tears cover the eye longer. Cyclosporine eye drops (Restasis) are recently approved medicated drops that can reduce the inflammation of the tear glands improving their function. These however are painful to use and have side effects. Signs of eye infection (conjunctivitis), such as pus or excessive redness or pain, should be evaluated by the doctor.
The dry mouth can be helped by drinking plenty of fluids, humidifying air, and good dental care to avoid dental decay. The glands can be stimulated to produce saliva by sucking on sugarless lemon drops or glycerin swabs. Artificial saliva preparations can ease many of the problems associated with dry mouth. Many of these types of agents are available as over-the-counter products, including toothpaste, gum, and mouthwash
(Biotene). Vitamin E oil has been used with some success. Infections of the mouth and teeth should be addressed as early as possible in order to avoid more severe complications. Diligent dental care is very important. Saltwater (saline) nasal sprays can help dryness in the passages of the nose. Vaginal lubricant should be considered for sexual intercourse.
As mentioned, each person is different in how they are affected by Sjögren’s. Because I know first hand I would say first and foremost – GO OFF GLUTEN. Once you have that under control you can talk to your doctors about complimentary treatments if needed. The biggest thing with any auto immune disease is inflammation. Make that your number one goal to have that under control. Consider a holistic approach which has no side effects and is a lot safer.
Some essential survival tips for Sjögren’s patients:
- Avoid stomach upset.
- Never feel guilty about seeking a second opinion.
- Join a support group if needed.
- Listen to your body. Do not take on more than you can handle, and pay attention to new symptoms, or symptoms that get worse, and tell your practitioner.
- Do your research.
- Make sure you coordinate all of your care in Sjögren’s and head your “medical care team.” You want to make sure you are keeping records on medications, supplements and herbs. Make sure your physician knows about all the prescription and OTC medications you are taking. Many drugs have side effects that can make your Sjögren’s symptoms worse.
- Become an active participant in your treatment decisions and an informed consumer. You will feel more in control of your disease, decrease anxiety, and ensure you are getting the best possible medical care for you.
- You can maintain a good quality of life with Sjögren’s. Stay on top of the latest information, educate yourself, find support and watch your limits.
- Keep positive relationships and support in your life. These will help you cope and will reduce general anxiety when you have a frequently misunderstood disease.
Dry Mouth Survival Tips
- Eat soft, moist foods if you have trouble swallowing or with your teeth chipping and breaking.
- Sjögren’s patients should eat smaller, more frequent meals to stimulate saliva flow.
- Avoid salty, acidic or spicy foods and carbonated drinks that may be painful on your dry mouth or interfere with digestion in Sjögren’s.
- Help prevent dental decay by using oral products containing the sweetener xylitol For dry mouth, increase your intake of liquids during the day. Remember that small sips of water work best.
- Sjögren’s patients should avoid mouthwashes and rinses that contain alcohol or witch hazel. These ingredients can aggravate oral dryness and burning.
- Chew sugar-free gum or suck on hard diabetic or sugar-free candies to help increase saliva. The best gum I’ve found has xylotil called Spry. They also carry mints.
- Apply vitamin E oil or moisturizing gels to dry or sore parts of the mouth or tongue for long-lasting relief. Use the liquid oil or punch holes in vitamin capsules to apply.
Dry Eye Survival Tips
- Try sterile eyelid cleansers or baby shampoo on a warm washcloth to help with blepharitis, a common condition in Sjögren’s that causes chronic inflammation of the eyelids and eyelid margins.
- For dry eye, apply a warm, wet compress to the closed eyes using a washcloth. Apply at bedtime and upon awakening for 5 minutes, or more often if helpful.
- The mainstay of treatment for blepharitis, a chronic condition that accompanies dry eye and Sjögren’s, is warm compresses, lid massage and lid hygiene.
- If your eyes are bothered by light, wear sunglasses or try lenses with a FL-41 filter.
- Avoid applying anything to the eyelids that can irritate your dry eye; products placed on the eyelid will get into the tear film.
- Use non-preserved artificial tears frequently and regularly, even when your eyes feel good. The goal is to keep your eyes comfortable, not to wait until they are uncomfortable.
- Keep the upper and lower eyelids free of facial creams at bedtime; they can enter the eye and cause irritation.
- Try ointments or gels at bedtime by first applying them only to the eyelids and lashes. If that is not helpful, place ~1/4 inch of ointment between the lower lid and eyeball.
- Eye ointments and gels can blur your vision and are usually reserved for overnight use.
- If your vision is blurred with artificial tear use, try a less thick (viscous) drop or ointment.
- Try moisture chamber glasses, wrap-around sunglasses, or other glasses, goggles or shields to prevent moisture evaporation and offer protection from air currents that irritate your dry eye.
Dry Skin Survival Tips
- Take short, warm baths or showers to help with dry skin. Hot water removes skin oils.
- Sjögren’s patients with dry skin should pat dry after bathing and moisturize immediately while the skin is still damp. Natural oils such as coconut, almond, sesame and apricot work well.
- Sjögren’s patients with dry and/or sensitive skin should avoid fabric softeners in the washer and dryer. Always use hypoallergenic products.
- After swimming, make sure that you shower and immediately use a moisturizer to reduce dry skin symptoms.
Sun & Sjögren’s Survival Tips
- To reduce reactions to the sun, wear good UV-protective eye lenses and sunglasses, and seek the shade when outside.
- Protect your skin and eyes through use of sunscreen, sunglasses, ultraviolet light-protective clothing, hats, and non-fluorescent lighting.
- Did you know that ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and other light sources can affect Sjögren’s patients, leading to skin rashes, disease flares, eye sensitivity and pain?
- Consider purchasing UV-protective car and home window films that are clear or tinted to protect yourself from UV radiation.
- Look for the words “broad spectrum” on sunscreen protection. This means that you will be protected from both UVA and UVB radiation.
- Make sure you are taking enough Vitamin D3 and antioxidants.
Fatigue Survival Tips
- Battling fatigue with Sjögren’s? Know your limits and pace yourself.
- Don’t be a couch potato! A common cause of chronic pain and fatigue in any disorder, including Sjögren’s syndrome, is lack of exercise.
- Educate your friends and family about what you are going through and how fatigue in Sjögren’s syndrome can come and go.
- Sjögren’s can cause fatigue, but there can be other related causes such as adrenal fatigue or hypothyroid disease and depression.
Brain Fog Survival Tips
- Did you know that “brain fog” is a major complaint of Sjögren’s patients? Hint: Train the brain! If you don’t use it, you will lose it.
- Don’t assume your “brain fog” is due to Sjögren’s, especially in patients over 65-70 years of age: a major cause of cognitive dysfunction can be side effects of drugs and drug interactions and food intolerance such as gluten and dairy. These foods are inflammatory and cause an opiate affect similar to br
- To help symptoms of “brain fog,” minimize stress and anxiety. Take breaks throughout the day and learn relaxation exercises and practice them at regular intervals.
- Reduce caffeine and alcohol to help with “brain fog” and sleep problems in Sjögren’s.
Dry Nose & Sjögren’s Survival Tips
- Use natural saline spray several times a day if needed. Clean and moisture nasal cavity in the morning and again at night. This helps keep allergens from settling in the cavity as well.
- Dry Ear Survival Tips
- A drop of earwax remover or mineral oil can help dry itching ears.
Herbal Remedies and Supplements
The rosemary plant contains several anti-inflammatory agents that help in the prevention of arthritic pain and dryness caused by Sjogren’s Syndrome. It is recommended to make rosemary tea instead of eating the plant. Mix a half an ounce of rosemary leaves in a pot of boiling water. Cover the pot, and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes. Consume the tea before going to bed. This can be repeated as often as necessary.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil contains gamma linolenic acid, also known as GLA. GLA is a fatty acid that helps Sjogren’s Syndrome sufferers by introducing prostaglandin into the system. Prostaglandin in turn works as an anti-inflammatory to help common Sjogren’s Syndrome symptoms. Evening primrose oil should be taken daily, with a dosage of 3,000- to 6,000-mg.
Celery contains several different anti-inflammatory agents that can help Sjorgren’s Syndrome symptoms such as joint paint, inflammation, and lethargy. Celery also packs over 340 milligrams of potassium per single cup. This is beneficial to anyone with an autoimmune disease, since lack of potassium can cause arthritic like symptoms. Celery plants can be eaten in large quantities, but for faster and easier results, celery seeds are recommended. Place a teaspoon of celery in a cup of boiling water. Up to three cups daily may be consumed.
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) may actually reduce inflammation. Much of the GLA taken as a supplement is converted to a substance called DGLA that fights inflammation. Having enough of certain nutrients in the body (including magnesium, zinc, and vitamins C, B3, and B6) helps promote the conversion of GLA to DGLA.
Cysteine is an amino acid that can be found in many proteins throughout the body. When used as a supplement, it is usually in the form of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC). The body converts this to cysteine and then to glutathione, a powerful antioxidant reducing symptoms associated with Sjögren’s syndrome.


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Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) The number of dengue patients across Pakistan has crossed the 50,000 mark as health officials struggled to cope with the deadly epidemic on a mass scale which has also claimed 250 lives so far this year.
According to reports, the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad were the worst-hit areas, Geo News reported on Sunday.
Health officials estimate that at least 25,000 people in the twin cities have tested positive for the dengue virus recently. In the two big hospitals of Islamabad alone, some 8,000 dengue cases have been identified.
Health departments has confirmed at least 35 deaths from the dengue virus in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. On Friday, another death was reported from the Morgah area of the Rawalpindi city.
At least 750 dengue patients were currently undergoing treatment at different hospitals in the twin cities, where the health staff taking care of them numbers only 35.
At least 150 law enforcement officials have also fallen victim to the dengue virus.
Last week, two people died of dengue in Karachi, taking the death toll of people dying from the deadly disease to 14 in the metropolis. Meanwhile, thousands more people reportedly tested positive for dengue in Punjab.


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Review: Lavengro – Think
Lavengro, the pop rock band from Derry, have come a long way since forming in 2015. The Derry guys have a lot to brag about including being N.I’s Best Up & Coming Act 2016 and gaining a spot on the Sunflowerfest main stage in 2017. They have been raising anticipation for live performances and their latest single “Think” certainly helps matters.
The instrumental intro is very reminiscent of Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto album which is consistent throughout the track. The theme of the song is about betrayal in a relationship to which the lead singer undeniably conveys the raw emotion of the topic.
The direct juxtaposition of a difficult subject matter with an upbeat tempo gives the single an extra edge that sets is aside from being a generic breakup song. Mix this with brilliant harmonies, a strong bassline and memorable riffs you have a track that you can both sing and dance to whilst feeling like you can relate to the lyrics.
Whilst listening to this song all I could think is I’d love to see this live with a beer in my hand. They’re definitely a band to watch in 2018 to see what else they bring to the NI music scene.


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