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ONE DAY IN NARA — 4 UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES
My one day in Nara, Japan was an unforgettable one! Right from the start of my journey from Kyoto, I knew it was going to be special. The rain so gracefully showered intermittently throughout the day and the highlights of Nara’s iconic temples, stone lanterns, sacred deer, the street food, the people … the list goes on. Allow me to share some of these experiences with you. The city is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While I could not visit all of them, this one day in Nara itinerary allows for the best to be experienced in this historic city.
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A BRIEF BACKGROUND TO NARA, JAPAN
Next to Kyoto, Nara is a city that is rich in cultural legacy of temples, shrines and gardens. It is easy to get to, with less than an hour train journey from either Osaka or Kyoto (see useful information below on how to get here). The city makes a nice destination for a day trip, for individuals, couples and families.
The are eight UNESCO World Heritage sites within Nara which can fill a day’s itinerary. The eight sites collectively form “Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara” — these are: Todaiji, Saidaiji, Kofukuji, Kasuga Shrine, Gangoji, Yakushiji, Toshodaiji, Heijo Palace and Kasugayama Primeval Forest.
I could not visit all the sites because it rained for most of the day on my visit. I spent a good 6 hours in Nara City, taking a stroll through the Park, feeding deer and visiting the most iconic temples within the Park which I would highly recommend. I would also recommend a walk around the City. You can use my list here and follow my walk-route or you could buy A Complete Guide to Nara: A Photographic Journey to plan a comprehensive visit to Nara City.
ONE DAY IN NARA — 4 UNESCO SITES TO SEE
My first visit was to Nara Park and from there, I visited the iconic temples and shrines in Nara. The iconic temples and shrines which I visited are all located within Nara Park, which makes this one day in Nara an easy itinerary to follow.
1 | Nara Park in Nara
Nara Park in Nara is a park which spans over 660 hectares and it is a “must see” for any visitor to this iconic and historical City. Practically everyone comes here because it is through this park that you access other historical and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Nara Park is a public park, situated in Central Nara, at the foot of Mount Wakakusa. The Park was established in 1880 and is the oldest park in Japan.
1.1 | Nara Deer
Nara Park is home to nearly 1200 free-roaming deer and they are a symbol of the City. In Shinto, deer are considered to be messengers of gods and they have been designated as national treasures.
The deer of Nara are surprisingly tame and people-friendly. It was my first experience to be so close and personal to one.
However, they can get aggressive if they think that you are going to feed them, but really, they are nothing to worry about. Some deer will bow, as a gesture, asking to be fed. You can feed them with wafer-like deer crackers, shika senbei which are sold around the Park for about 100 Yen. It is nice to watch the carefree life of these sacred messengers who are no trouble at all.
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There is so much to Nara Park which you may wish to explore. Nara offers many opportunities for visitors to indulge in its historical and cultural heritage. Join a cultural heritage tour and learn all about this historic city from a knowledgeable guide so you could experience the best of Nara like a local. Here are some of our popular tours which you may like. Click on the link to learn more and for availability:
2 | Todaiji Temple (東大寺) in Nara is the #1 historical landmark to visit
Todaiji means “Great Eastern Temple” and is a landmark of Nara. It was one of the Seven Great Temples of Japan. Todaiji is situated in the northern part of Nara Park.
Todaiji Temple is one of Japan’s most historic of temples which was originally constructed in 752 AD, during the Nara period, by Emperor Shomu to bring peace to the country. It was the head temple of all Buddhist temples in Japan and played an influential role in government affairs at that time. However, it was destroyed by fire, twice, in 1180 and in 1567. The present structure was constructed during the Edo period under the direction of monk Kokei.
The entrance to Todaiji Temple is through a large wooden gate. The gate is guarded by two fierce looking Kon-go-Rikishi guardian statues. These statues represent the Nio Guardian Kings and are designated as national treasures.
2.1 | Todaiji Hall at Todaiji Temple
The highlight of my visit to Todaiji Temple was the Todaiji Hall or the Main Hall (kondo) also known as Daibutsuden (Great Buddha Hall 大仏殿). The Daibutsuden is the largest wooden building in the world and was reconstructed in 1692. Today it represents only two-thirds of the original temple hall’s size.
The Daibutsuden hall is home to 15m (50ft) high seated Buddha with two Bodhisattvas on each side. The sheer size of it when up close will take your breath away!
There are some Buddhist statues and models of old buildings inside the hall. What caught my attention and many around me was a pillar with a hole in its base. I saw children and a few adults going through one end and coming through the other. The hole is said to be the same size as the Daibutsu’s nostrils and that those who can go through this opening will receive enlightenment in their next life. It was interesting and fun to watch!
If you are visiting Nara, Todaiji Temple is a “must see”. There is not just the Daibutsuden Hall where the 50ft Buddha sits but also because of its vast, spacious grounds which are home to several other buildings. There are Todaiji Musuem, Nigatsudo Hall and the Hokkedo Hall – all worth a visit and good value for money.
2.2 | Travel tips and Useful information on Todaiji Temple, Nara
Opening times and Admission
Opened all year round
Opening times: 07:30 – 17:30 (Apr – Oct)
08:00 – 17:00 (Nov – Mar)
Opens from 09:30 to 16:00
** I did a combined ticket for Daibutsuden Hall and the Museum for 1000 Yen.
Todaiji’s grounds are spacious and is also home to several other buildings such as the Daibutsuden Hall, Todaiji Museum, Nigatsudo Hall.
Same opening hours as Daibutsuden
Same opening hours as Daibutsuden
3 | Kasuga Taisha (春日大社) Shrine, Nara
From Todaiji Temple, one can easily make your way to Kasuga Taisha (春日大社) shrine. It is still within Nara Park but across from Todaiji Temple. You need to cross the main road and walk through the park. (you can see it on the map, below on useful information).
Kasuga Taisha shrine is dedicated to the deity that protects the city. Legend has it that Takemikazuchi no Mikoto, travelled from Ibaraki, northern Japan on a white deer all the way to Mount Mikasa, a holy mountain, to reside on its summit for the prosperity and happiness of the nation. She is one of the four deities enshrined here since the shrine was built in 768 AD by the Fujiwara clan.
3.1 | The walk through the forest of Nara Park
The walk along the footpath in the atmospheric forest is serene and peaceful, lined with hundreds and hundreds of stone lanterns and many nestled in the woods. You can feel the quietness as you approach the impressive Shinto shrine. Cute little sacred deer peeking from behind these stone lanterns every so often where you will want to stop and take some pictures.
Near the entrance to Kasuga Shrine, there is a Museum dedicated to the most impressive and important swords, suits of armour and various other items dedicated to the deities since the 8th century.
3.2 | Lanterns at Kasuga Taisha
Kasuga Taisha is popular for its many stone lanterns that lines the path, and many more in the woods. Bronze lanterns hang along the wall of the buildings all throughout the shrine. The North cloister where the Fujinami-no-ya hall is situated, behind the main shrine is filled with hundreds of lanterns.
These lanterns are lit twice a year, in February and August during the Mantoro Festival. Imagine the beauty of the paths through the forest where the lanterns are hung and throughout the shrine when these 3000 flickering lanterns are lit up from sunset. The beautiful contrast of the shrine itself, the bright orange red, with white walls and the hinoki cypress bark roof as against the green of the ancient woods just paints a serene beauty.
I had never seen so many variations of lanterns in one place that were also well maintained.
Georgina suggests: Visit the Kasuga Taisha Shrine on 3rd February for their annual magical night by lantern night where 3,000 stone and brass lanterns are lit with candle light – just like how it was 1,000 years ago.
3.3 | Wisteria at Kasuga Taisha
Kasuga Taisha is surrounded by and is famous for about 200 of its wisteria trees which blooms from late April to early May. I visited Nara late April, and it was a perfect time to witness the beauty of these blooms.
You can find some of these around the shrine, but a large part of the Shinen Manyo Botanical Garden which is close-by to the Shrine is dedicated to these beautiful flowers. The Garden is also home to about 250 kinds of plants, described in Manyoshu. Manyoshu is a collection of Japan’s oldest poems which dates to the Nara period.
3.4 | Kasugayama Primeval Forest
From Kasuga Taisha, there are paths leading through the forest park to Mount Wakakusa. Behind the Kasuga Taisha shrine is the Kasugayama Primeval Forest, a sacred area which is closed to the public and remained untouched for over 1000 years. Both the Kasuga Taisha and the Kasugayama Primeval Forest are jointly designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
3.5 | Travel tips and Useful information on Kasuga Taisha Shrine
3.5.1 | Getting here to Kasuga Taisha Shrine:
If you are planning to walk, like I did, from Todaiji Temple to Kasuga Taisha Shrine, then you will probably do the following route:
If you walk from Kintetsu Nara Station (more on this below) it will take about 35 to 40 minutes and your route will probably look like this:
3.5.2 | Opening times and admission:
Opening times: Apr-Sept – 06:00 – 18:00
Oct-Mar – 06:30 – 17:00
Admission fee: Free [outer area]
500 Yen [inner area]
Kasuga Taisha Museum
Opening times: 10:00 – 17:00 [last admission: 16:30]
Admission fee: 500 Yen
Opening times: Mar – Nov – 09:00 – 17:00 [last admission: 16:30]
Dec – Feb – 09:00 – 16:30 [last admission: 16:00]
Admission fee: 500 Yen
4. Kofukuji (興福寺) Temple in Nara
From Kasuga Taisha, it was another pleasant walk through Nara Park, to the high street and to Kofukuji (興福寺) Temple in Nara which is the fourth on my list of unforgettable experiences. By now the rain had stopped and the freshness in the air was a welcome.
Kofukuji (興福寺) Temple is a Buddhist Temple. It was one of the Seven Powerful Great Temples, alongside Todaiji in Nara. It is now listed as one of the eight UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara. This five-storey pagoda stands at 50 metres and is the second largest wooden pagoda in Japan. Kofukuji is Japan’s second tallest, about 7 metres less than the five-storey pagoda at Toji Temple, Kyoto. It was first constructed in 730 AD and rebuilt in 1426.
The highlight of visiting Kofukuji, which is both a landmark and symbol of Nara, is its National Treasure Museum. The Museum is home to the temple’s great art collection and a must for lovers of Buddhist Art.
It was rather nice to walk around the temple grounds after the rain. Less crowd, no rush and gentle freshness to the air. It was quiet, peaceful and serene.
4.1 | Travel tips and Useful information on Kofukuji Temple
Opening times and admission
FREE to walk around the temple grounds
Entry to the museum – 700 Yen.
Opening hours: 09:00 – 17:00
5 | HOW TO REACH NARA, JAPAN
Nara is served by 2 lines – the JR line and the Kintetsu Line. Both stations are centrally located and offer easy access to buses. You can check narastation.com for more information
I used Kintetsu Nara Station as I travelled from Kyoto.
Above is a bird’s eye view of Nara Park and the location of the historic places I visited, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine and Kofukuji Temple.
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My conclusion on visiting Nara for 1 day
I thoroughly enjoyed my day in Nara despite the rain. Although it was crowded, Todaiji Temple was an exceptional experience with a little humour of seeing kids going through the “nostril”. Walking through the forest was relaxing. Visiting the Kasuga Taisha Shrine surrounded by stone lanterns and the beautiful wisteria was positively an indescribable experience which I would strongly encourage every visitor to Japan to have. Even better, if you can visit the Kasuga Taisha Shrine on February 3rd to see it illuminated with 3,000 lanterns in the night. You can imagine the awesomeness of this event.
Have a wonderful time discovering this ancient land !
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The conventional wisdom is that though Ted Cruz can excite the conservative-activist base of the Republican party, he can’t beat Hillary Clinton in a general election. But the recent head-to-head polling tells a different story.
Unless your name is George W. Bush, it’s tough to win 270 electoral votes without winning the popular vote. And Cruz is hanging in there against the Democratic front-runner. The RealClearPolitics average puts Clinton at 46.4 percent and Cruz at 43.9 percent; the most recent McClatchy-Marist survey has it a tie. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, the current Republican front-runner, hasn’t led Clinton in any national poll since mid February, and trails her by 10.6 points in the RCP average.
Democrats will contend the Texas senator is unlikeable, and scoff that about 53 percent of adults have an unfavorable opinion of Cruz . . . a charge that would carry more weight if 54 percent of adults didn’t have an unfavorable opinion of Clinton. Cruz and his campaign have openly discussed a general-election strategy focused upon mobilizing conservative voters who haven’t turned out in recent cycles, and de-emphasizing an appeal to swing voters. Quite a few political scientists, pollsters, and analysts are skeptical that the approach can win, but what if 2016 comes down to Hillary Clinton, unloved by the Sanders-backing progressive base and distrusted by independents, against Cruz and an energized GOP base?
As NR reported back in January, “Cruz heads the most data-driven campaign in the GOP race, employing cutting-edge technology to profile, target, and turn out supporters. Statistical awareness permeates the culture of the operation from the candidate to his most junior aides.” Based on the Cruz campaign’s deft maneuvering in the delegate chase, there’s some reason to believe the Texas senator’s claims that he can win by focusing on the little details and mobilizing previously ignored voters.
Trump also contends he’ll bring out new voters, winning over blue-collar independents and the old Reagan Democrats. His fans have argued that he would put a lot of traditionally Democratic states, such as New York and Michigan, back in play. But so far, there’s little evidence to back up that claim; Trump trails Clinton in his home state of New York by 16 to 29 points. In the three polls in Michigan in March, Trump trailed by double digits. (Unsurprisingly, Cruz polls badly in these states, too.)
Florida is one of the few states where Trump is running better against Clinton than Cruz is. Trump has enjoyed a narrow lead over Clinton in about half the recent polls there, while Clinton nurses a small but steady lead over Cruz. (For what it’s worth, the latest CNN poll has Cruz ahead of her by one point in Florida.)
#share#Cruz is running surprisingly well in Ohio. The most recent NBC News/Marist poll puts Cruz ahead of Clinton by two points there, while Trump trails her by six. Quinnipiac, the only recent poll of the Buckeye State to show Trump leading Clinton, has Cruz ahead of her by three and Trump up by two.
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Pennsylvania is one of those states that seems to tease the GOP every election cycle, only to vote for the Democratic nominee by a comfortable margin. Winning Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes would provide a big boost to any Republican nominee, forcing the Democrats to pick off votes on less-friendly terrain. The good news for Trump is that the most recent poll, by Fox News, has him tied in Pennsylvania. But the four preceding polls of the state showed him trailing Clinton by anywhere from three to 13 points. Fox News didn’t ask about a Cruz–Clinton matchup, but Quinnipiac has Cruz and Clinton tied in Pennsylvania, while Clinton is ahead of Trump by three.
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The wily North Carolinian may not like flipping very much, but Thrift’s tune may change a smidge after catching a $100,000 bass thanks to it.
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Fall: the best time to visit Utah’s national parks
It’s not a coincidence that many of the best places to stay in Utah are near the state’s storied national parks — and the fall months are the best time to see them.
Whether you want to go on an adventure in Zion National Park or hike in Bryce Canyon, the weather is usually mild and the landscapes are at their most breathtaking during this time of year. Fall brings a color change to Utah’s foliage, a common phenomenon throughout the rest of the world, but accentuated here in Utah’s pristine forests and canyons.
Winter: the best time to go to Utah for skiing and snow sports
Winter in Utah can be harsh, but that also makes it an awesome destination for snow sports.
The best time of the year to visit Utah for skiing, snowboarding and hiking in places like Park City runs from late December through January. February and early March see Utah’s coldest temperatures and largest snowstorms (or rainstorms in lower elevations), so travel to Utah generally dips during these months.
Major urban areas like Salt Lake City are also fun to visit in winter (check out our Salt Lake City itinerary), particularly in December, when the city’s holiday lights are turned on.
For most, the best time of the year to visit Utah is either spring or fall
Most people who visit Utah want to see the state’s national parks and monuments, so spring and fall tend to be the overall best times to visit Utah. You’re unlikely to face weather-related obstacles (flight delays, closed roads, etc.) during these periods, and much of the state is open to travelers.
Don’t forget: if you are going to the parks, a Utah travel advisor can help you book the best places to stay in Moab, near Arches National Park, as well as the best places to stay in Park City, near Mt. Baldy, a popular hiking destination for locals. (Looking to explore more of Park City? Check out Fora's Park City travel guide.)
Is there a worst time to visit Utah? Not exactly, but some months have adverse weather
Utah’s coldest and hottest months can present serious hazards for travelers not used to such temperature extremes.
What’s the hottest month in Utah?
August probably isn’t the best month for a family adventure in Moab, Utah. Temperatures throughout much of state regularly soar above 100℉, and the dry heat can be especially uncomfortable for the unprepared.
What are the coldest months in Utah? What month gets the most snow in Utah?
January and February are Utah’s coldest months, but the latter sees the most snowfall. Travel delays are also common, so unless you’re visiting for snow sports, these aren’t the best months to visit Utah.
What’s the rainiest month in Utah? What is the rainy season in Utah like?
March is Utah’s rainiest month, but April still sees a lot of rain. Hiking in these conditions can be dangerous, and significant portions of park land can become unreachable due to heavy runoff.
A Fora Advisor can help you decide when your best time to visit Utah is
And remember: advisors can help you with everything from planning a weekend getaway in Utah to booking your stay at the state’s top boutique hotels, all while granting you access to amazing hotel upgrades and perks — at no extra cost.

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The NorthStar Community is a 1,694.6 acre mixed use development located in Berkshire and Kingstown Townships, Delaware County, Ohio. The first parcel was purchased by the Weiler Family from Richard Igo in 1998 and the assemblage of the remaining acreage was completed in 2005. The development plan for the land east of North Galena Road, when complete, calls for a 351.3 acre golf course with clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis courts, 833 single family homes, a 146 unit condominium project, and a cluster home community. The residual 306.5 acres, located west of North Galena Road, is zoned for commercial, office, retail and apartment use.
Construction of the golf course, designed by John and Jim Cook, began in 2004 and it opened for play in July 2007. In March 2009, the golf course changed its name from NorthStar Golf Resort to NorthStar Golf Club and the pool and tennis facilities were completed in June of that year. The 36.3 acre condominium project, The Greens at NorthStar, began in early 2009 and the first units were sold and ready for occupancy in the spring of 2010. In February 2009, Nationwide Realty Investors, a subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance Company, became co-owner with the Weiler family in the development of the remaining acreage of this mixed use project.

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The way the shoulder is designed gives it great mobility, but also makes it vulnerable to injury. Captain Laydon, can you tell us more about some common shoulder injuries?
Absolutely, Major Spencer. One common shoulder injury is dislocation. Dislocation occurs when the ball at the top of the bone in the upper arm, or humerus, pops out of the socket. It can happen if the shoulder is twisted or pulled very hard. Once a shoulder is dislocated, it’s more likely to happen again. This is particularly common in young, active people.
Another common shoulder injury is called a separation. A shoulder separation occurs when the acromioclavicular, or AC, and coracoclavicular, or CC, ligaments, which connect the collarbone to the shoulder blade, are torn. The cause of this injury is usually a blow to the shoulder or a fall onto your outstretched hand.
Two other common shoulder problems include tendinitis and bursitis. These conditions can occur alone or simultaneously. In tendinitis of the shoulder, the tendons become red and swollen from being pinched by another part of the shoulder. This inflammation can be extremely uncomfortable.
Bursitis occurs when the bursal sacs, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the shoulder joint, become inflamed. Bursitis can be caused by disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Bursitis is also sometimes caused by athletic activities that overuse the shoulder or by jobs that involve reaching overhead on a regular basis.
Another fairly common shoulder injury is called a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff tendons can become inflamed because of overuse, and sometimes they can be injured from a fall on your outstretched hand or due to some athletic activities. Jobs involving repetitive overhead motion can also damage the rotator cuff. Aging causes tendons to wear down, which can also lead to a tear. Some tears are not painful, while others can be very painful.
Finally, one or more of the bones in the shoulder can suffer a fracture, which is a crack through part or all of a bone. In the shoulder, a fracture usually involves the clavicle or humerus. Fractures are often caused by a fall or a blow to the shoulder.

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Say Goodbye to September with a San Francisco Sightseeing Tour
The weather along the California coastline is forecasted to be wet & rainy over the weekend, so if you’re searching for a little bit of indoor fun around the San Francisco Bay Area this Saturday or Sunday, then you’ve certainly come to the right place.
Make Some Lifetime Memories
Will you be visiting San Francisco within the next couple of weeks? Would you like to frequent a popular local hotspot while you’re in town? Here at Nationwide Limousine Service, we have an exceptional selection of sightseeing tours that are perfect for experiencing the best that the Bay Area has to offer! Whether you have a detailed, down-to-the-minute itinerary or you’re happy to just walk along the sidewalks and see where the streets take you, out-of-town vacationers and backyard tourists alike can turn to NLS Limo for all of their Bay Area luxury ground transportation needs.
Today at Nationwide Limousine Service, we’re highlighting a few delightful destinations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area that will help you escape the expected rain while simultaneously putting a smile on your face.
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not! – 175 Jefferson St., San Francisco, CA
- The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center – 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa, CA
- The California Academy of Sciences – 55 Music Concourse Dr., San Francisco, CA
- The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) – 151 3rd St., San Francisco, CA
- The de Young Museum – 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA
- Hearst Castle – 750 Hearst Castle Rd., San Simeon, CA
- The Walt Disney Family Museum – 104 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA
- Musée Mécanique – Pier 45, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA
- The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco – 200 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA
- Aquarium of the Bay – Pier 39, Embarcadero & Beach St., San Francisco, CA
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Shari and I took a little 577 mile drive today and landed in Ashland, Oregon. It was hairy. We're from Bakersfield, California where the closest thing to rain we get is when someone spits. We hit rain about Lodi, California, got into slush and a little snow just south of Mount Shasta City and rain thereafter. The rain was intense at times and with 18-wheelers spraying the road, scary. Vertical and horizontal wetness. The last three hours was in the dark which wasn't too bad in California, but, in Oregon they evidently don't believe in reflectors on windy mountain interstates.
By the time we got to Ashland, we were ready for food and a beer. Naturally, there was a holiday special on cases of 24 ounce locally brewed beer called Vas Deferens. One case will ride with us to Eugene, Oregon where it will be delivered to our youngest daughter, @brooklynseibold, for either drinking or safe keeping while we wander on up to Washington.
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Monday, Nov 24, 2008
Some carriers of HIV would be implanted with microchips under a bill backed by legislators in the Indonesian province of Papua.
John Manangsang, a Papua MP, said that by implanting computer chips beneath the skin of “sexually aggressive” patients authorities would be in a better position to identify, track and punish anyone who deliberately infected others. Those convicted could face up to six months in jail or a £3,340 fine.
The proposed legislation has received backing from the provincial parliament and a majority vote is expected. If approved it would be enacted next month, Manangsang said.
Under the bill, a committee would decide who should be fitted with chips and monitor patients’ behaviour, but it is unclear who would be on the committtee and how it would carry out its work.
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Health workers and rights activists today criticised the plan. Nancy Fee, the UNAids country coordinator for Indonesia, said she was not aware of any laws or initiatives elsewhere involving HIV/Aids patients and microchips, and expressed “grave concerns” about the effect it would have.
“No one should be subject to unlawful or unnecessary interference of privacy,” Fee said. She warned that oppressive policies on HIV/Aids didn’t work and pushed the problem further underground.
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Offering the best in business, head shot, events, executive portrait, staff photos, food and beverage and product photography in the Lansing, MI area!
Chamberlin Photography is a full service Commercial Photography studio providing a full range of business related services such as professional head shots, products, events, locations and more! We understand business and how to create images that communicate. Our market includes all of Mid-Michigan.
- Head Shot photos are a way for people to see what you look like and get a sense of your personality. It’s the first step in building a relationship.
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Head shots are everywhere. Websites, Business Cards, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and even dating sites. It’s a way to start building rapport, trust and credibility.
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The Pink Floyd Experience Tickets
Pink Floyd is one of the most famous and successful rock bands that emerged from British soil. The band was formed back in 1965, and with their unique psychedelic and progressive rock sound, Pink Floyd managed to achieve worldwide popularity. Another reason for Pink Floyd’s popularity was the use of deep and philosophical lyrics. Pink Floyd was highly known for their energetic and theatrical live performances as well. After selling more than 200 Million records worldwide, Pink Floyd has registered themselves as one of the most popular and commercially successful acts of all times. In 1996 the band was also inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After 1996, the band broke up and got back together for a brief amount of time in 2005.
The Pink Floyd Experience Tickets
The popularity of the band’s music and their live performances gave birth to a number of Pink Floyd tribute bands in order to celebrate the works and music of Pink Floyd. And when it comes to presenting the true experience of Pink Floyd’s live performance no one does it better than Pink Floyd Experience. And if you’re looking for the true flavor of the Pink Floyd’s music, then Pink Floyd Experience tickets will certainly provide you with what you’re looking for. Pink Floyd Experience came into existence back in 1997, and they have been touring ever since. Over the years, Pink Floyd Experience has garnered much popularity and reputation for doing justice with Pink Floyd’s music. The band’s international fame came to them in 2004 when they started touring internationally. Presently their fan following is widespread in different parts of the world. Since their first performance till today, the band’s quality of performance and production has improved to a great extent. They have been constantly evolving, pushing themselves to the perfection, in order to provide the audience members with the same adrenaline rush that came at the original Pink Floyd Live performance. Pink Floyd Experience was originally incepted as an amateur attempt at imitating and celebrating Pink Floyd’s music by a bunch of guys who liked listening to Pink Floyd’s music and simply adored it. But later as the listeners started to appreciated the band’s effort, the Pink Floyd Experience started to evolve as a mainstream Pink Floyd tribute band. As the popularity and fan following of the band grew larger, they started performing at more than two hundred shows in a year, including international concerts as well. Even after performing sold out concerts at different venues, Pink Floyd Experience still continues to improve its performances. They’ve always been striving for making their performances more Pink Floyd-like by closely imitating Pink Floyd’s live performances and albums. When it comes to providing the experience of Pink Floyd’s live performance and music, the Pink Floyd Experience pays extra attention to all the minor details. This level of dedication to Pink Floyd’s music has also led to the production of theatrical production called The Wall which was critically acclaimed by the critics and fans alike. After the immense popularity of The Wall, the group went on to tour various countries and attracted even more fan following than ever. This level of fan following also led to the production of two more show based on the music and works of Pink Floyd. Currently the band is also working on their third dramatic theatrical production. The band’s lineup consists of: Tom Quinn, Gus Beaudoin, Jesse Molloy, Zachary Throne, Bob Sale, and John Cox. All of these are dedicated to Pink Floyd’s music and are dedicated to do as much justice to Pink Floyd’s music as they can. These musicians combined with other talented and dedicated members of crew, makes Pink Floyd Experience’s performance as perfect as they can. So for those of you who miss seeing Pink Floyd performing live or those who haven’t had a chance to do so, Pink Floyd Experience tickets will take you back in time and give a true taste of their live performance.
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The lawyers for a killer cop in Dallas who shot an innocent and unarmed Black man after she illegally entered his own home have filed a motion to move the murder trial elsewhere, according to a new report. Defense attorneys for Amber Guyger, who killed Botham Shem Jean last September under the most implausible of purported scenarios, filed a motion on Monday claiming in part that “[t]he case has been infamous and not merely notorious,” local news outlet WFAA reported.
“Almost immediately after the incident, acting as an echo-chamber the size of the Grand Canyon, the media immediately began reverberating the false-narrative that merely because defendant is white and Mr. Jean was black, the incident must have been racial in nature,” Guyger’s lawyers wrote in the motion.
It was the latest tactic from a defense team that appeared to have its back up against the wall with a decreasing number of options in the high-profile police shooting.
The motion was filed on the heels of the prosecution filing its own motion last week to suppress all evidence ahead of the trial, which has already been rescheduled once at the defense attorneys’ request. Prosecutors filed a “motion in limine” last week that would, according to Fox 4, would ask “the opposing side to not mention or allude to some fact or evidence until the judge has determined whether that fact or evidence is admissible.”
That last part was especially important because of a key witness reportedly benefitting monetarily from the case in addition to Guyger’s 911 call immediately after the shooting leaking to the media. They were among key reasons why defense attorneys said Guyger’s can’t get a fair trial in Dallas.
It was unclear when Judge Tammy Kemp, a Black woman presiding over the trial, would rule on the motions.
Guyger’s defense attorneys successfully argued for the murder trial’s delay because “their involvement in a previously scheduled trial with another client, that could run into the month of August, would impair their ability to ‘adequately prepare’ their defendant’s case.”
The trial has now been pushed back from August to Sept. 23, well past the year-mark since Jean’s death.
On Dec. 1, a grand jury finally indicted the former police officer with murder for killing Jean. She was booked into the Mesquite Jail and released way too quickly on a $200,000 bond.
Guyger claimed on Sept. 6, she implausibly mistook his apartment for her own and, after ordering Jean not to move, shot him twice before realizing the error of her ways. Her story was met with doubt because of a number of factors, especially her assertion that Jean’s door was ajar. Videos posted on social media by neighbors appeared to show that apartment doors in the building shut automatically, which seemed to indicate that Guyger was lying.
In addition to the inconsistencies in her alibis, which have changed several times, Dallas police, of which Guyger was a member for five years before being fired, appeared to be helping to cover up the shooting for their colleague. The department was accused of allowing Guyger enough time to scrub her social media accounts and get her story straight before turning herself in three days after killing Jean. It also gave Guyger enough time to move out of her apartment, which was never searched by police despite five warrants allowing them to do so.
Murder charges against a police officer are notoriously hard to prosecute. There are roughly 1,000 police shootings every year in the United States, but officers seldom face justice. According to CNN, only 80 cops were arrested on murder or manslaughter charges for on-duty shootings between 2005 and April 2017. However, only 35 percent of those arrests led to convictions in that 12-year period.
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The Global Fructose Market is expected to reach USD 5.68 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Hexa Reports. The growing consumption of low-calorie foods and beverages owing to the rising awareness regarding the adverse effects of sugar is expected to boost market demand.
Fructose is majorly used in the production of nutrition bars, soft moist cookies, pourable frozen juice concentrates and energy-reduced products. It is commercially available in syrup and crystalline forms. High fructose corn syrup, which is the major product segment in the market, is expected to experience reduced demand on account of growing concerns regarding obesity.
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The high demand in North America can be attributed to low-calorie product category witnessing rapid growth. Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow rapidly on account of increasing sales of products in the health and wellness category. The rising health consciousness in the region is expected to further boost the demand for fructose over the forecast period.
Further key findings from the report suggest:
• Fructose syrups is the fastest growing product segment and expected to register a CAGR of 4.7% from 2017 to 2025 due to increased demand from the beverage manufacturing industry
• Fructose solids product segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2017 to 2025 due to increased demand for crystalline fructose in niche applications
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• Dairy products application segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2017 to 2025 on account of technological innovation and the launch of new products in the category
• The market value of fructose in the Central & South America region is expected to grow to USD 716.0 million in 2025, backed by the growing consumption in Brazil, Chile and Argentina
• Manufacturers are moving away from ingredient production and developing customized products for people suffering from diseases caused due to the excessive consumption of sugar
• In October 2016, DuPont launched affordable sugar solutions for fruit drinks in South Asia on account of growing demand for fruit based beverages.
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Hajdu-Cheney syndrome (HCS) is a rare multi-system disease with autosomal dominant inheritance and skeletal involvement, resulting mostly in craniofacial dysmorphy with mid-face hypoplasia, dental anomalies, short stature, scoliosis, shortening of the digits and nail beds, acro-osteolysis and osteoporosis. We report the progression of clinical and radiographic findings in five patients with Hajdu-Cheney syndrome from two families. A custom capture array designed to capture exons and adjacent intron sequences of 230 selected genes were used for molecular analyses, and the pathogenic variants identified were confirmed by PCR and Sanger sequencing. In both families we observed age-dependent changes in the disease, with a progression of pain in older patients, a shortening of digits and nail beds on both the hands and feet, kyphoscoliosis and the persistence of Wormian bones in lambdoid sutures. Molecular analyses performed in two patients revealed that they are heterozygotes for a c.6255T>A (p.Cys2085*) variant in the NOTCH2 gene, resulting in a premature stop-codon. Bone mineral density (Z-score < -2) did not improved in a girl treated with calcium and vitamin D supplementation during childhood and bisphosphonate during adolescence. Hajdu-Cheney syndrome is a slowly progressive disease with a frequently unfavourable prognosis in elderly patients, especially for the development of dental anomalies, osteoporosis and the progression of skeletal complications requiring orthopedic surgeries.
Keywords: Acro-osteolysis; Hajdu-Cheney syndrome; Short stature; Wormian bones.

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We have written a great deal about recognizing basic emotions, but what about pain?
Certainly, pain has many similarities with other basic emotions, given its deep evolutionary basis and the universal nature of the pain experience. However, further attention must be paid to how we recognize expressions of pain as opposed to those of other emotions. The ability to recognize when people are in pain is incredibly important in many contexts, and Humintell would like to focus attention on this field as part of September’s Pain Awareness Month.
In a 2017 study, Dr. Daniela Simon of Humboldt University of Berlin and a team of Canadian and British researchers sought to better understand pain recognition by exposing participants to a series of film clips of faces demonstrating either pain or basic emotions. Participants were asked to evaluate these clips and report what emotion was being displayed, in an effort to see if pain is consistently distinguished from other emotions.
Theoretically, Dr. Simon and her team’s research was grounded in the evolutionary history of facial expressions, seeing painful expressions as an effort to communicate pain to onlookers, either to warn them or to ask for help. This fits with our previous blogs on research connecting basic emotions and their related expressions to evolutionary purposes.
Moreover, research in neurobiology has found that pain and its expression is a distinctive and specific neurological event. They contend that both the evolutionary and neurological background of pain fail to give a full picture without exploring how pain is recognized by onlookers.
In order to assess this experimentally, actors were hired to simulate basic emotions and pain expressions, with the resulting videos compared by the researchers to accepted images of the expressions in question. This helped ensure accuracy while also using a dynamic video as opposed to a static photograph.
Participants were asked not only to identify the expression displayed but also to rate the intensity of the emotion and how relaxed or comfortable the displayed person was. This helped delve further than just identifying emotions but also explored interplay between them, such as whether fear and pain tend to coincide, for instance.
Overall, participants regularly distinguished between basic emotions and pain. There was some overlap, such as between fear and pain and between fear and surprise. Moreover, many pain expressions showed disgust, or even surprise, to varying extents. Finally, participants tended to accurately identify pleasant emotions, such as happiness, and unpleasant expressions, such as pain, anger, or fear.
Not only was this study able to make strides in better understanding the recognition of pain, as contrasted to basic emotions, but it helped further develop a prototypical measurement of the pain expression, which is invaluable for further research on recognizing pain.
While understanding how to read people’s emotions is critical, understanding when people are in pain is also a helpful way of communicating with them, both in professional and perhaps especially in personal contexts.


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The word of the day is wacko, kindly brought to you by the Mayor of Chamonix.
So, what’s a wacko? It’s certainly not complimentary. The French equivalent is hurluberlus, a term Mayor Jean-Marc Peillex used to describe some of the climbers that set off from Chamonix to climb Mont Blanc.
He is urging President Emmanuel Macron to stop wackos, crackpots and oddballs from climbing the mountain, after a British tourist carried a rowing machine up the mountain to raise money for charity.
Yes, a rowing machine (machine à ramer).
Unfortunately, the Brit didn’t have the energy to descend with the rowing machine. At the time of writing it’s sitting in a refuge on the mountain, a few hundred metres below the summit. The man gave his name as Matthew Disney which prompted the far-from-amused Mayor to write in his open letter to President Macron:
“… with a name like that, you’d think he thought he was at an amusement park,”
He’s not the only Mont Blanc wacko. The mayor also cited a German tourist who recently made the ascent with his dog despite promising that he would leave the dog at a refuge before attempting the summit. But no, the tourist and his best friend headed for the top in the middle of the night. It survived, but returned with injuries, according to photos posted on Peillex’s Twitter account.
The mayor also cited two Swiss climbers, keen to conserve energy, who landed a small plane, near the summit and then hiked to the top.
He wants Macron to “write and pass laws without delay that from 2020 would severely punish all these wackos who break the law, and restore peace to Mont Blanc”.
Each year the mountain attracts about 20,000 climbing parties. Thousands of climbers have died on the 4,808 metre-high mountain. It is the deadliest mountain in Europe. Over a three-day period in 2012, Mont Blanc claimed the lives of 11 climbers.
So, what’s a wacko? It’s American English and dates back to the early seventies.
If you are a bit of a wacko, you might be eccentric, odd, a little obsessed, a bit bizarre. But a total wacko is someone that is crazy, crackers, unhinged, unbalanced, daft, demented, bonkers and barmy. You’ve properly got the picture.
There seem to be more and more wackos in the world, not just on Mont Blanc. The internet spawns wackos. Wackos love conspiracy theories. Religious wackos dream of having their own cults. Wackos don’t mix well with guns. General advice: Keep away from wackos.
The word wacko comes from the adjective wacky which means a little crazy, funny or amusing in a bizarre or peculiar way.
You can have a wacky sense of humour or a wacky or eccentric dress style. This can be quite refreshing and not at all negative. It doesn’t mean you are a wacko. Take for example, the wacky inventor in Hollywood movies who is often quite odd, but quite sharp.
The verb whack means to hit somebody/something very hard.
She whacked the thief with her hand-bag.
Federer whacked the ball over the net.
Some etymologists (word historians) say that the word wacko comes from whack; you become a wacko when you’ve been whacked too many times in the head.
Arguably, you have to be a bit of a wacko to climb dangerous mountains.
The first man to climb Mont Blanc was a 26-year-old crystal and chamois hunter named Jacques Balmat. He didn’t have a rowing machine. Instead he told his wife he was off to hunt for crystals. He filled his gourd with brandy, got a piece of bread, and set off. He didn’t get very far the first time.
Three weeks later, on August 8, 1786 he joined another hiker, a French village doctor named Michel Paccard, and with more brandy and a spot of good weather they both reached the top. The feat was rewarded with cash and honour.
The man perhaps the most obsessed by the mountain at this time was the Geneva aristocrat, scientist, inventor and explorer Horace-Bénédict de Saussure. He was fascinated with the geology and botany of the Alps. He tried many times to scale the mountain.
He finally offered a reward to anyone who could scale the mountain and then help him reach the top.
The mountain was soon crawling with would be mountaineers, much like today. Balmat and Paccard were the first and received the prize. A year later, de Saussure finally realised his dream. Along with his valet and 18 guides (led by Balmat) and some heavy scientific equipment, which was left at base camp, he conquered the mountain.
It seems every man and his dog, and rowing machine, want to follow in his footsteps.


Trump may stage his first visit in Turkey
The title might look like a far-fetched one. Also, I have not heard any piece of news or a hint from Washington. I am only looking at what U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is saying. Also I am looking at the incidents occurring in our region.
What I mean with the “here” in the title is the clashing area from Baghdad to Istanbul.
Now, let me start to explain: The most important man in the U.S. intelligence is saying that there was Russia’s cyber-attack in the last elections. In other words, he is saying that Donald Trump was not elected by the U.S. voters, but it was Russia who made it possible that he was elected.
This is a very serious claim against Trump. Apparently, a debate on Trump’s legitimacy is trying to be opened. Obviously there is a preparation in the “deep throat” of the U.S. This preparation is one who wishes to degrade Trump.
However, at the same time, another question has been raised by Trump’s team: “Did the Obama administration know of this connection of the YPG [People’s Protection Units] which cooperates with the PKK, which is on the list of terror organizations?”
In other words, the Trump team is saying, “I can accuse the Obama administration of arming the YPG, of abetting and guiding terrorism.” The Trump administration has information on this matter.
Barack Obama’s secretary of defense had a pretty clear answer at the commission: “We knew of YPG’s contact with the PKK.”
Well, this is the critical point. This is how the ruthless power struggle in Washington reflects on our land, in this region. The reply Trump will give to the Obama administration’s attack passes through Ankara, Baghdad and Syria.
Looking from here
We are sending this message to the Trump administration: “If you stop supporting the YPG and if you extradite Fethullah Gülen, the head of FETÖ [Fethullahist Terrorist Organization], then our relationships would continue with the same warmth and confidence as it used to be.”
Turkey’s message continues as this: “We do not have the old mindset anymore. We will no longer bury our heads inside our borders. We will not be cheated on what has happened in the past such as the imposition of the ‘Poised Hammer’ in Iraq. We would intervene if here is a preparation beyond our borders against our existence.”
What will happen now?
Turkey will talk about this issue with the Trump administration, the alliance with the YPG, the one that the Obama administration has accepted.
Turkey’s discussions with Baghdad at the prime ministry level is an important message to the Trump administration.
With the visit of Prime Minister Binali Yildirim to Baghdad, Turkey has conveyed this message to the new administration in the U.S.: “We are ready to negotiate here; as long as there is a trustworthy U.S. administration before us.”
Remember, when Obama came to power, his first statement was that they would be withdrawing their troops from Iraq, Afghanistan and the region. Obama wanted to use the Arabs and the Kurds in the region in place of his own troops.
But, thus, he forgot 60-year-old NATO partner Turkey. And he lost the initiative to the Russians.
Well, now, Trump will act according to this reality.
For this reason, I am saying that Turkey has done the correct thing by being in the field. Trump will probably make his first trip to this region because the mistakes of the Obama administration are totally in this region.
More importantly, a man like Trump would absolutely see with his own eyes where the trouble has been experienced.
Because he is a builder, he is a developer.
In short, Obama, as a lawyer, was in court without visiting the scene of accident.
Trump, on the other hand, will not make a decision without seeing the site.


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Three men arrested back March for drug smuggling entered their pleas today (21 June) in Summary Court.
Owen Reid, Fitzroy Otty, Asad Walker, three Jamaican nationals pleaded guilty to importation of marijuana today. However, they pleaded not guilty to possession of MDMA narcotic and importation of MDMA narcotic. The three men elected to have their trial heard in the Grand Court.
The men will next appear in court on the 3 July.


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Seattle Baroque Orchestra explores musical connections across the Alps
(September 6, 2013) – Seattle Baroque Orchestra opens the 2013-2014 Early Music Guild season on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 8:00 p.m. with Musica Transalpina at Town Hall Seattle. Guest Director Elizabeth Blumenstock will lead the Orchestra.
Widely regarded as a violinist of compelling verve and eloquence, Elizabeth Blumenstock is a regular concertmaster with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, American Bach Soloists, Göttingen Händelfestspiel Orchestra, and Il Complesso Barocco (Italy). She has also performed with the Boston and Berkeley Early Music Festivals, Los Angeles Opera, and Carmel Bach Festival.
European music underwent great change in the early 17th century as the idea of art being human-centered and not strictly divine took root. Musica Transalpina explores the connections and instrumental virtuosity which developed in Italy and across the Alps in Germany and central Europe during this time. The music is novel, full of contrast, and imbued with the excitement of finding a new direction; while still reflecting the distinct musical cultures south and north of the Alps. Musica Transalpina includes sonatas for solo violin, duos and trios, and various sonatas for the full ensemble, composed by Castello, Uccellini, Turini, Biber, Rossi, Schmelzer, and others.
Seattle Baroque Orchestra has a reputation as one of the country’s most vibrant early music ensembles. The group has appeared across North America from California to Vermont, been featured extensively on National Public Radio, and garnered rave reviews for its six recordings, while winning loyal fans in Seattle for the excitement and intimacy of their live performances.
Blumenstock is the first of four stars to join SBO as guest director for the 2013-2014 season. Others will include violinist Rachel Barton Pine (Ensemble Settecento, Earthen Grave), conductor Kevin Mallon (Aradia Ensemble, Toronto Chamber Orchestra), and harpsichordist Alexander Weimann (Pacific Baroque Orchestra).
Early Music Guild is a non-profit arts organization committed to advance Seattle’s appreciation for music from the Middle Ages through the 18th century by providing historically informed performances, support, and education.
Tickets are $42, $37 for seniors, $20 for students and patrons under 25, and $25 for side sections. A preconcert lecture with Blumenstock will be held at 7:00 p.m. and is open to ticket holders at no additional cost. For tickets and additional Early Music Guild information visit www.earlymusicguild.org or call (206) 325-7066.
The full program, notes, director biographies, and photos are available online at www.earlymusicguild.org/press/sbo/.


Over the last few weeks, the singer Chicago has been exhibiting a more than understandable concern given the terrible effects of the pandemic coronavirus and, also, the fact that her fiance, dr. Miguel Sánchez Encinas, is located in the first line of the battle health.
However, the former finalist of ‘Operation Victory’ has also tried to project optimism to his followers of social networks to keep morale high in these difficult times and encourage them as well to get the most party -awaiting a gradual return to normal – to this tedious period of confinement to the home.
In your case, the music star has managed to recover the smile, among other reasons, to meet certain goals that make you feel accomplished at all levels. Without going any further, this weekend the mallorcan has been presented to the internet users very “happy” and satisfied after noting that their discipline in the physical activity referred to is already giving its fruits.
“A smile and mission accomplished. Already I start to notice the sport and I am very happy, because I don’t always have the desire, the truth. So well, a smile. ‘Trixpack and a way for the ‘sixpack’,” he joked on Instagram, alongside an image that portrays radiant and attired, yet with their sports uniform.
In his relationship with the renowned surgeon is concerned, the performer is doing everything possible to help you cope with the levels of additional stress that you are experiencing and to temporarily disconnect from the concerns with small gestures, however, are of incalculable value.
“I care very much for him and I am very aware. When you return from work, take a coffee, we talked of other things, we see series. You work in a hospital and that causes me some nervousness, but what I assume,” explained several weeks ago in conversation with the magazine Hello!


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The President of Breast Care International, (BCI) has commended its donor partners and the donor community in general for their immeasurable assistance towards healthcare delivery in the country.
Dr Beatrice Wiafe Addai while reviewing operations for the just-ended year, singled out for commendation, the United States-based Direct Relief, as the single largest benefactor.
The organisation has shipped container loads of assorted, life-saving medicines free of charge to teaching hospitals, hospitals, polyclinics, clinics and chip compounds across the country.
“Direct Relief, has been of immense help to this country through the various medicines and hospital consumables they shipped down to us all year round.
“They were phenomenal in 2016 in particular, given the frequency, and volumes of donations which cut acrosss all medical conditions for our health care institutions,” she remarked.
“Direct Relief and their partners, gave meaning and expression to affordable health care for all”, she emphasized.
Dr Wiafe has handed over the first consignment of drugs donated by Direct Relief this year, to several health institutions.
The package included mental health donations of Invega Risperdal, and risperidone among others, donated by Janssen, through Direct Relief for “Basic Needs Ghana”, and some Hospitals in Tamale and parts of northern Ghana, in a multi-year long programme with Janssen.
The breast surgeon charged the beneficiaries to maintain the level of integrity BCI is noted for in the clearing and distribution of the drugs and ensure they are not sold to the public.
“We continue to receive these consignments because we adhere strictly to the standards and tenets of our donors and I implore you not to do anything to the contrary, which would invariably affect the poorest of the poor, our intended target” she concluded.


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