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From William Curtis' Botanical Magazine. National Agricultural Library Special Collections, ARS, USDA.
Plants continue to be a major source of medicines, as they have been throughout human history. Some medicinal plants, such as the opium poppy, have long been recognized and widely used, while others, such as the Pacific yew, the original source for the cancer drug, Taxol, are relatively new arrivals to mainstream medicine. In addition to providing the basis for between 30 and 40 percent of today’s conventional drugs, the medicinal and curative properties of various plants are also employed in herbal supplements, botanicals, nutraceuticals and teas.
Drug discovery, ethnobotany, and traditional and indigenous medicines have long been basic to medicinal plant research. As new uses for medicinal plants have been discovered and popularized, sustainability has become increasingly an issue; concern over the growth in biopiracy goes hand in hand with the critical need for conservation of both species and	habitat.
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See especially no. 12, Medicinal and poisonous plants, edited by L. S. Padua, N. Bunyapraphatsara and R. H. M. J. Lemmons: pt. 1-2.
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Science RR has most recent edition.
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Hypericum: the genus Hypericum. Edited by E. Ernst. London, New York, Taylor & Francis, 2003. 241 p.
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Sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
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Dissertations can be identified by using online resources or print indexes located in the Main Reading Room. Consult any reference librarian about options. Some dissertations may be available in full text through electronic resources on public terminals at the Library of Congress.
Chandrasekhara Behr, Diji. Economic, institutional, and social learning dimensions of sustainable medicinal plant production in Kerala, India. Ann Arbor, MI, University Microfilms, 2004. 281 p.
Hamby, Erin Brooke. The roots of healing: archaeological and historical investigations of African-American herbal medicine. Ann Arbor, MI, UMI Microfilms, 2004. 177 p.
Thesis (doctoral)--The University of Tennessee, 2004.
Mouhajir, Fatima. Medicinal plants used by Berber and Arab peoples of Morocco: ethnopharmacology and phytochemistry. Ann Arbor, MI, University Microfilms, 2002. 228 p.
Thesis (doctoral)--The University of British Columbia, 2002.
Ososki, Andreana L. Ethnobotany of rural and urban Dominican Republic: medicinal plants, women, and health. Ann Arbor, MI, University Microfilms, 2004. 470 p.
Thesis (doctoral)--City University of New York, 2004.
Bent, Stephen, and Richard Ko. Commonly used herbal remedies in the United States: a review. American journal of medicine, v. 116, Apr.1, 2004: 478-485.
Boyum, F. F., and others. Composition and anti-plasmodial activities of essential oils from some Cameroonian medicinal plants. Phytochemistry, v. 64, Dec. 2003:1269-1275.
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Deng, Yu-Cheng, and others. Studies on the cultivation and uses of evening primrose (Oenothera spp.) in China. Economic botany, v. 55, Jan./Mar. 2001: 83-92.
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Jones, K. Review of sangre de drago (Croton lechleri), a South American tree sap in the treatment of diarrhea inflammation, insect bites, viral infections, and wounds: traditional uses to clinical research. Journal of alternative and complementary medicine, v. 9, Dec. 2003: 877-896.
Lewis, Walter H. Pharmaceutical discoveries based on ethnomedicinal plants: 1985 to 2000 and beyond. Economic botany, v. 57, spring 2003: 126-134.
Lin, W. Y., and others. Anti-platelet aggregation and chemical constituents from the rhizome of Gynura japonica. Planta medica, v. 69, Aug. 2003: 757-764.
Morris, Charles A. Internet marketing of herbal products. JAMA, v. 290, Sept. 17, 2003: 1505-1509.
Nelson, R. FDA issues alert on ephedra supplements in the USA. Lancet, v. 363, Jan. 10, 2004: 135.
Perez-Giraldo, C., and others. Invitro activity of allicin against Staphylococcus epidermis and influence of subinhibitory concentrations on biofilm formation. Journal of applied microbiology, v. 95, Oct. 2003: 709-711.
Sarker, S. D., and L. Nahar. Natural medicine: the genus Angelica. Current medicinal chemistry, v. 11, June 2004: 1479-1501.
Seth, S. D., and Bhawana Sharma. Medicinal plants in India. The Indian journal of medical research, v. 120, July 2004: 9-12.
Shanley, Patricia, and Leda Luz. The impacts of forest degradation on medicinal plant use and implications for health care in Eastern Amazonia. BioScience, v. 53, June 2003: 573-585.
Shao, Bao-Mel, and others. A study of the immune receptors for polysaccharides from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus, a Chinese medicinal herb. Biochemical and biophysical research communications, v. 329, Aug. 6, 2004: 1103-1111.
Update on black cohosh for hot flashes. Harvard women’s health watch, v. 11, Jan. 2004: 2-3.
Vandebroek, Ina, and others. A comparison of traditional healers’ medicinal plant knowledge in the Bolivian Andes and Amazon. Social science & medicine, v. 59, Aug. 2004: 837-849.
Wellbery, Caroline. Echinacea for respiratory infections in children. American family physician, v. 70, July 1, 2004: 175.
Akpaja, Emmanuel O., and others. Ethnomycology and usage of edible and medicinal mushrooms among the Igbo people of Nigeria. International journal of medicinal mushrooms, v. 5, issue 3, 2003: 313-320.
Altshul, Sara. Artichoke quells indigestion. Prevention, v. 56, June 2004: 113.
Bailey, David C., and George C. Dresser. Natural products and adverse drug interactions. Canadian Medical Association journal, v. 170, May 11, 2004: 1531-1532.
Edwards, Rob. No remedy in sight for herbal ransack. New scientist, v. 181, Jan. 10, 2004:	10-11.
Hamilton, Alan C. Medicinal plants, conservation and livelihoods. Biodiversity and conservation, v. 13, July 2004: 1477-1517.
Jere-Malanda, Regina. Biopiracy: Neem, the wonder tree. New African, no. 424, Dec. 2003:	18.
Khan, T. J., Anil K. Dular, and Deepika M. Solomon. Biodiversity conservation in the Thar Desert, with emphasis on endemic and medicinal plants. The Environmentalist, v. 23, June 2003: 137-144.
Kilham, Chris. The herbal future. Nutraceuticals world, v. 20, July/Aug. 2004: 68-72.
Njoroge, N., and others. Utilisation of weed species as sources of traditional medicines in Kenya. Lyonia, v. 7, no. 2, 2004: 67-84.
Northridge, Mary E., and Richard Mack. Integrating ethnomedicine into public health. American journal of public health, v. 92, Oct. 2002: 1561.
Yvinskas, Katherine. Conservation of native medicinal plants. The Herbarist, no. 66, 2000: 52-55.
Professional society of pharmacognosists and others interested in the plant sciences and natural products.
CCAP is affiliated with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Home of the Medicinal Plants Working Group.
Supports research on chemistry, pharmacology and use of herbal folk medicines, teas, and botanical products.
Concerned with the cultivation of herbs and with the study of their history and uses.
NCCAM supports various research projects on botanicals, including the Arizona Center for Phytomedicine Research, and centers at University of Chicago, UCLA, and Purdue University.
NWFP is a program of the Forestry division of the United Nations’ FAO. The site posts research reports, publications, news, and includes links to current guidelines for global sustainable use of medicinal plants.
The Society encourages scientific research, education, and related activities on the past, present, and future uses of plants, and the relationship between plants and people.
An international society for scientific research, which produces Planta Medica.
The Plant Savers’ goal is to protect native medicinal plants of the U.S. and Canada.
Dedicated to developing responsible herbal practice for animals.
Provides information from floristic and systematic investigations of the flowering plants (phanerogams) of Andean South America.
International bibliographic information on dietary supplements database from the Office of Dietary Supplements at NIH and the National Agricultural Library.
The University of Michigan’s Moerman database includes food, drugs, dyes, and fibers.
For traditional veterinarian and human medicines in sub-Saharan Africa.
Survey of economic plants for arid and semi-arid lands.
Searchable archive of traditional and indigenous knowledge from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Also has updates on biopiracy issues.
Tropical plants of the Amazon.
USDA PLANTS Database, provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.
The World Health Organization library database available on the web, indexes all WHO publications from 1948 onwards and articles from WHO-produced journals and technical documents from 1985 to the present.
This site provides access to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s VAST (VAScular Tropicos) nomenclatural database and associated authority files.
Research in ethnobotany, tropical forest ecology and conservation, seed ecology.
The Lloyd Library specializes in botanical, medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific books and periodicals.
Dedicated to conserving tropical plant diversity, particularly rare and endangered species.
Research in economic botany and ethnobotany.
Subject specialities include the ethnobotany of California Indians.
Research on economic botany, including authentication of Chinese medicinal plants.
The site includes images of herbs indexed by both common and botanical names.
The library’s goal is to foster an understanding of medicine, its history and its impact in society.
The Web site of this co-funded project from US-AID includes a plant library and project news.
Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and Agricultural. Being also a Medical Botany of the Confederate States; with Practical Information on the Useful Properties of the Trees, Plants, and Shrubs, by Francis Peyre Porcher., 1863.
From the Medicinal Plant Working Group of the Plant Conservation Alliance.
Sponsored by the Center for New Crops and Plant Products at Purdue, this guide includes links to several databases, guides, directories, and the NewCROP server for new and alternative crop information.
An article from the Agricultural Research Service of the USDA.
From Canada’s International Development Research Centre.
These pages from Cornell University examine the safety and efficacy of medicinal plant use for livestock.
MedPlant is a global network whose members are committed to the sustainable and socially equitable use of medicinal plants.
This site specializes in evidence-based information on herbs, botanicals, vitamins, and other supplements.
An informative compilation from Dr. James Duke, the noted ethnobotanist.
Links from the Special Forest Products Program at Virginia Tech .
A neurologist’s record of Peruvian rain forest plants.
An eclectic collection of links and resources, including ones of historical interest.


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mortgage on your own. To get yourself into the best financial position to take out a home loan, all you need is a sound financial strategy. As a starting point, it helps to prioritise your existing debts like credit cards or personal loans, and pay these down first with an achievable repayment plan.
And when you do buy your dream home, ask your Financial Adviser to help you restructure your finances so you can pay it off sooner without putting a strain on your cash flow.
Being single has many advantages – but your income is even more precious when you’re relying on it for all your financial support. So it’s worth considering what would happen if you became ill or injured and couldn’t work. Would your savings be enough to see you through recovery until you’re back on your feet?
Getting the right insurance cover is essential. Options include income protection, which provides regular payments if you’re unable to work due to sickness or injury for an extended period; Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) insurance, which pays a lump sum if you become disabled and can’t return to work; and trauma insurance, which covers you against critical illnesses like stroke and cancer.
A Financial Adviser can help you work out how much cover you need to protect yourself and your lifestyle. You might also want to set up a ‘rainy day’ savings account, so you’re prepared for any financial curve balls that are thrown your way.
That’s why it makes sense to grow your retirement savings as much as possible while you’re still working. By making sure you don’t need to rely solely on the Age Pension to fund your retirement, you can get on the path to a comfortable standard of living.
No matter whether you’re just starting out in the workforce or winding down your career, it’s always a good time to invest for your retirement. One way is to add a little extra to your super whenever you can – either by salary sacrificing a portion of your pre-tax salary, or by topping up with personal contributions.
Your Financial Adviser can help you tailor a strategy that will allow you to retire in style without overstretching your finances in the meantime. And when the time comes to leave work behind for good, your Financial Adviser can make sure your retirement savings stretch as far as possible.
When you’re single and living it up, making a Will is probably the last thing on your mind. But it’s still important to think about who you want your assets to go to when you pass away. This is important not just for the assets that automatically form part of your estate, but also the assets that don’t – such as your super or life insurance, where you might be able to nominate which eligible beneficiaries will receive these assets once you pass away.
For instance, you may want to nominate a friend or family member as a beneficiary, or donate your estate to your favourite charity. Otherwise, if you don’t mind who gets your money after you’re gone, you may prefer to put your money towards enjoying your retirement or even travelling in your later years.
Roe Financial can help guide you through your options so you can decide which one feels right for you.
The most important thing is to start planning now – you never know when your estate plan will need to take effect.
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Place potatoes in medium sized pot. Cover with at least an inch of cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
Add oil to hot pan, then add beef or lamb. Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes. If you are using lamb and the pan is fatty, spoon away some of the drippings.
Add diced carrot and onion to the meat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add peas. Cook for 1 minute, and set aside.
When the potatoes are done cooking (a fork can easily pierce), remove them from the pot and place them in a bowl.
Add butter, sour crème and egg yolk. Mash with a fork or potato masher, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat oven to broil. Fill an oven safe dish with meat and vegetables.
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly on the top, and sprinkle Panko evenly on top and a dash of sweet paprika, if desired.
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So you’ve been choking down a five-year car loan for a few years now. When you bought the car, it seemed like the logical thing to do – sure you end up paying a little more in the end, but it stretches out those pesky monthly payments and knocks them down to an acceptable level.
Besides, what’s two more years, right?
Don’t take the term literally – no one will throw you off a dock because your vehicle’s resale value took a major hit (or at least, we hope no one will) – it’s simply financial jargon for a fittingly unpleasant situation.
Basically, if you owe more money on your loan than your car is worth, you’re underwater. The term describes what is known in traditional finance as “negative equity,â€ and it goes without saying that it’s no picnic.
If you buy a large domestic truck today, you risk seeing up to a 50 percent loss of value in the first year of ownership. If you’ve only paid 15 percent of your loan off in that first year, you owe more on the truck than it is worth on the market.
Don’t panic. Before you check the resale value of your car and start hyperventilating into a bag, know that simply being underwater isn’t necessarily a dangerous scenario. There are two types of underwater equity: Unrealized underwater and realized underwater.
Unrealized underwater means you owe more than the market value of the vehicle, but you aren’t looking to sell it. This is fairly common in the first months of ownership and not a big deal because, once you pay off more of the loan, you’ll have positive equity in the vehicle. Realized underwater, however, means you are selling or have just sold a vehicle for a net loss and that is clearly a cause for concern.
Do Certain Auto Segments Carry Higher Underwater Risk?
As anyone who’s visited a local dealer or opened up the automotive section is aware the recent surge in gas prices has pretty much flipped the automotive market on its head, drastically changing resale values for different types of cars.
“All segments are currently seeing resale value changes,â€ says Jesse Ford, Sales Manager at Diablo Ford in Antioch, CA.
There’s plenty of evidence that demand for trucks, SUVs and other large vehicles is dropping. In May 2008, for the first time in years the Ford F-150 wasn’t the number one selling car in the US. In fact, it wasn’t even number two. Thanks to high gas prices, Ford’s volume leading truck saw itself outsold by passenger cars, namely the Honda Civic, Toyota Camry and Toyota Corolla.
“Because of fuel economy concerns, right now we have very few incentives on compacts, but significant incentives on large trucks and SUVs,â€ comments Mr. Ford. Not good news for owners of low-mpg vehicles – demand for gas-guzzlers is sinking quicker than the Titanic.
You might think, therefore, that buying a large, gas-hungry vehicle would put you at a high risk of becoming an underwater borrower – low demand creates massive depreciation and low resale values.
Surprisingly though, underwater borrowers exist across all segments.
Despite the recent dip in resale values, large car owners aren’t necessarily more susceptible to negative equity. As it turns out, negative equity mostly comes down to individual financing methods and ownership preferences, which have been drastically changing in the last few years.
Just as the housing market saw a sea of change in the ways of complicated financing – subprime, Alt-A, ARM – the financing arms of the major automakers followed suit. Meaning, more loan defaults are on the rise.
A vehicle’s rate of depreciation, while a popular scapegoat, isn’t as critical to ownership equity as how it’s financed and how long it will be owned. Those who buy vehicles with little money down and plan on owning them for short periods run the highest risk of becoming an underwater borrower, regardless of vehicle type.
While low monthly payments are appealing, taking out a five-year loan on a car you only plan on owning for two years makes about as much sense as jumping off a roof when there’s a perfectly good ladder next to you. Because cars depreciate most in the first two years of ownership, low monthly payments won’t pay down the principal quickly enough to maintain positive equity. Put more bluntly, your car loses more value each month than you pay into the loan. In short, this is the easiest way to end up underwater with your car, and leasing would be a better option.
If leasing just isn’t an option for you, consider a large down payment. By putting more down initially, you’ll essentially isolate yourself from the initial effects of depreciation, maintaining positive equity in your car.
“People who pay large down payments protect themselves against being underwater in their loan, because they have higher initial equity in their vehicle,â€ says Ray Nemati, General Manager of San Rafael Chevrolet.
If you’re buying, scams like zero percent down are a good idea to avoid, as are prolonged loans – both will have you paying off large chunks of interest during the initial months of your loan, leaving the principal largely untouched. If you don’t want to pay a large down payment or plan on short-term ownership, look into leasing.
Hopefully underwater equity isn’t something you’ll have to worry about as a car owner – most people don’t. It’s important to remember your financial limits and never buy something you likely can’t afford simply because some financial wizardry has kept the monthly payment low. The last thing a car should be is an “I Owe Youâ€ to the dealer.


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Hundreds of California cannabis businesses have been concerned with licensing delays at the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the California Department of Public Health, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Temporary license holders were facing a deadline as the expiration of their business license crept closer. The BCC has now decided to issue provisional licenses to bridge the gap while their annual license is still in review.
These regulatory agencies are tracking the expiration dates of each temporary license. They are planning to issue provisional licenses to qualified temporary license holders before their current temporary license expires. However there are some conditions that temporary license holders must meet before they qualify for a provisional license.
The first requirement is that the temporary license holder continue to occupy the same premises and operate under the same commercial cannabis activity for which the provisional license will be issued. The second requirement stipulates that a completed license application was submitted to the licensing authority, as well as a document stating that California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance is underway.
If your cannabis business provided the above documentation and intends to continue operating as usual, the BBC should issue a provisional license before the temporary license expires. Regulators are really just checking to make sure that cannabis businesses are actively pursuing an annual business license.
This announcement is welcome news for cultivators, manufacturers, and retailers alike. If temporary license holders were forced to close their doors due to their license expiring the California cannabis industry would go into crisis mode. Cannabis shortages would ensue and many consumers would likely resort to finding marijuana on the black market.
It is possible that the California BCC could contact temporary license holders before it expires to provide additional information for a provisional license. They’re urging cannabis businesses to reply promptly so that the provisional licensing process is not further delayed. Solving this impending issue was a smart decision by the BCC and gives ample time for more annual licenses to be issued.

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Here are some genuinely useful articles that I’ve read and found useful in the past week.
CSS3 transforms allow you to apply various visual effects to the items in your Web pages, including scaling elements to either increase or decrease their size.
In 2003, engineers at Google filed a patent that would rock the SEO world. Named Document Scoring Based on Document Content Update, the patent not only offered insight into the mind of the world’s largest search engine, but provided an accurate roadmap of the path Google would take for years to come.
Until now it’s been possible to track referral traffic from Google Plus simply by filtering to ‘plus.google’ in the referrals report in Google Analytics or your favourite analytics package.
I love sleeping. Always have, always will. I was the kid whose parents had to wake up on Christmas morning. If I don’t get enough sleep—watch out.
Most of the SEO guides, including the ones written by genuine A-List bloggers (with all due respects), use an “example” keyword to explain how to optimize your blog post content. They end up writing loads of content on Search Engine Optimization without answering the very obvious question – how to find the right keyword? Actually, it is all about targeting the correct keyword in order to earn organic traffic. Webmasters don’t want you to target the lucrative keyword as it might deprive them of their only tool behind their success – golden keywords.
So what happened with the Internet in 2011? How many email accounts were there in the world in 2011? How many websites? How much did the most expensive domain name cost? How many photos were hosted on Facebook? How many videos were viewed to YouTube?


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If you’ve been thinking of trying a Wakonda, SD payroll processor but have opted against it and worked on your company’s payroll without professional assistance, now is the ideal moment to act. In Wakonda, Paychex is offering a special offer to companies that don’t use Paychex supplying one month of free payroll processing.
Are you one of the many who think Paychex is just a local South Dakota business? It just so happens plenty of business owners also think that exact thing — given the strong reputation Paychex has grown in Wakonda, South Dakota and sister cities, more than a handful people think it is a local stalwart. When you dig into it, Paychex is a worldwide leader in payroll processing. While their local presence is large, the company partners with over 520,000 companies internationally.
True to its roots, planted firmly in 1971, Paychex has catered to the needs of small to medium size business owners, both nationally and here in Wakonda. Paychex’s intense concern for the customer is as strong now, at 12,000 plus employees in 100 offices, as it was when the company was a one man shop. It’s rare to find a company that can so aptly deliver on your technological needs without sacrificing the personal touch.
If you use some of Paychex’s other services, like retirement plan and benefits management, those are also accessible online and through mobile devices for both managers and employees. For many Wakonda business owners, Paychex online payroll makes business simpler.


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The Obama administration released the full text of a 12-nation Pacific Rim free-trade accord on Thursday, launching what is expected to be a long and bruising fight to win final ratification in Congress for one of the president’s top priorities.
A month after trade ministers reached agreement on the deal in Atlanta, the public will get its first look at the details of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an expansive pact that spans 30 chapters and hundreds of pages.
After the text’s release, Obama administration officials said, the president will notify lawmakers of his intent to sign the trade accord. Obama must then wait 90 days before he can apply his signature and send the agreement to Capitol Hill, under the terms of “fast-track” trade legislation approved by Congress in the spring.
The president and his top aides are preparing a public relations blitz in the coming weeks to sell the specifics of the deal to the public, with Obama highlighting the economic and foreign policy implications during a trip to Asia later this month.
But the fierce political fight waged in the spring over Obama’s trade agenda is ramping up again on both sides of the aisle. The TPP accord has been thrust into the 2016 campaign for the White House. Leading candidates, including Democratic hopefuls Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Republican Donald Trump, have publicly opposed the pact.
Many of the main flashpoints in the document have emerged in the past several months with leaks of draft portions of the text, including the creation of an international tribunal to settle disputes from multinational corporations, protections for patent for biologic drugs, limitations on tobacco companies to access the tribunals and the terms governing currency manipulation, which are not contained in the main agreement.
The TPP agreement addresses tariff reductions for agriculture and automobiles, as well as intellectual-property rights for movies and pharmaceutical drugs, the free flow of information on the Internet, wildlife conservation, online commerce and dispute settlement practices for multinational corporations.
Facing fierce opposition from large swaths of the Democratic Party, Obama has sought to overcome the deep-seated skepticism from labor unions and progressives over past trade deals by pledging that the TPP will establish strong, enforceable protections for workers and the environment.
The labor chapter of the agreement requires member nations to live up to internationally recognized standards, including ability to join unions and collectively bargain, the abolition of child labor and forced labor, and freedom from employment discrimination.
But administration officials said the deal goes even further with three nations that are the most harsh on workers’ rights, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei, each of which agreed to separate compliance plans with the United States that are tied to the overall TPP accord.
By the time the TPP goes into effect two years from final ratification, the three countries will be required to change their laws to allow trade unions to form and operate freely, to improve protections for foreign workers and those who may have been illegally trafficked, and to outlaw employment discrimination. The Malaysia agreement also requires that subcontracting not be used to undermine collective bargaining, which has hurt the effectiveness of such labor compacts in the past, but the Vietnam agreement does not.
Labor union leaders remain skeptical. Celeste Drake, trade policy specialist at the AFL-CIO, said the labor federation would reserve final judgment on the TPP until after officials have time to review the full text, including the side agreements.
“Our real fear is that there probably are a lot of nice words, with good intentions” that are never enforced, Drake said.
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez acknowledged in an interview that the United States has been slow to enforce labor protections in past deals, but he said the negotiators have learned from that experience and created stiffer oversight and sanctions.
“You have to make a wide array of systemic reforms before you cross the starting gate or you don’t get anything,” he said. “They don’t get any benefits until they make these changes.
Obama has called the TPP crucial to his efforts to embed the United States more firmly into the economy of the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region and act as a bulwark against China’s growing influence. The deal between the United States, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam encompasses nations responsible for about 36 percent of the world’s gross domestic product.
Administration officials said that if all goes smoothly, the deal could be in the hands of Congress by March, but when lawmakers would schedule a vote remains highly uncertain. Although the fast-track authority lays out a specific timetable — and prevents lawmakers from filibustering or amending the agreement — congressional leaders could choose to delay the process indefinitely, even until after Obama leaves office in January 2017, officials said.
In general, Republican leaders have been supportive of Obama’s trade push. But several, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin G. Hatch (Utah), raised concerns over provisions related to the tobacco and pharmaceutical industries after trade ministers announced a final agreement last month. New House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (Wis.) must balance his support of free trade with a conservative faction that is determined not to grant Obama any political victories.
Ryan, who collaborated with Hatch and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on the fast-track legislation, refused in an interview on “Fox News Sunday” to predict when the House would hold a vote.
The politics surrounding the presidential campaign could present additional uncertainty, with both parties cautious about pursuing a divisive vote ahead of the 2016 general election.
Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro (D-Conn.), a leading opponent of Obama’s trade push, said Wednesday that her coalition had gained momentum since the spring because the policy concerns remain strong among many Congress members and the politics have shifted because of the presidential campaign.
Lydia DePillis and Paul Kane contributed to this report.


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Whenever family or friends come to town, we get asked “Where should we go? What should we do?” Over the years, we’ve hodgepodged it only to regret not pointing out something later. “Oh man,” we’d say, “Jim has nice eyelashes; we should have told him about Hippie Hollow!” So, for completeness’s and convenience’s sake, here’s a page for our family, friends, and anyone else that directs y’all to things to see, hear, and taste in and around Austin. This page includes stuff that would be on anyone’s list, includes stuff we’ve been asked about by previous guests, and includes our bias on food, shopping, and general weirdness in this place we call home.
We’ve all heard of wanderlust, so this is a list for lust (when you wander about Austin). Besides the somewhat static pages you’ll see on the menu bar, we’ll also blog about new restaurants and events (or whatever).
Under each main heading above, we’ve included our highest recommendations at the top of the list. However, be sure to check out hours and availability before heading out. And definitely make sure you eat some TexMex, barbecue, and chef’d up food; hear some music; and do something weird on your visit. If Austin is about anything, it’s about grassroots culture and living!
Enjoy your travels around and about our town!
All photos are by us except for the exceptional bat photo!

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In the option shown below, you'll travel west to east from Zion to Capitol Reef National Park. Consider adding an extra day or two for a more leisurely return drive and departure from Salt Lake City. Salt Lake start: You could also reverse the days, land in Salt Lake and head first Capitol Reef for a Zion finish and a departure from Las Vegas.
Hoodoos and Gems takes advantage of the proximity of Zion, Bryce and Capitol Reef national parks to also experience some of the must-see destinations along the way.
Day 1: As shown below, this Utah itinerary starts in Zion National Park by way of Las Vegas. The hikes at Zion include Angels Landing, a perennial top hike by any measure and 5.4 miles you’ll never forget. After a dip (or extended walk) in the Virgin River that carved The Narrows, stay overnight in or near Zion.
Days 2–3: The next day, make way for Bryce Canyon via the historic Zion-Mt. Carmel Scenic Drive, saving time for the Canyon Overlook Trail just past the tunnel. Even better? Get there early for sunrise. The day's drive will take you to Bryce Canyon, but not before a stop at nearby Red Canyon to follow in the footsteps of outlaw Butch Cassidy or break out the mountain bikes. Once in Bryce, you'll have very good reason to stay up for the pristine dark skies. During the day, tackle the Queens Garden/Navajo trail, easily one of the best 3-mile hikes around.
Day 4–5: The All-American Highway Scenic Byway 12 fills your windshield with a splashy desert palette while you drive towards Capitol Reef National Park. There is a lot to see and do along the way, and we call a lot of that the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. Much of the monument is rugged and remote, and we'll save it for another trip. For just a taste of the landscape, consider the spur road to Kodachrome Basin State Park before continuing up the byway. Then, it's dinner reservations at Hell's Backbone Grill in Boulder.
Days 5–6: In Capitol Reef, cruise the scenic byway behind the visitor center to spot ancient petroglyphs or grab a hike along S.R. 24. There are shorter options for families and longer options for adventurers. Either way, save time to pick fruit in season and grab fresh-baked pies at Gifford Homestead for everyone. Nearby Torrey offers great dining options and Capitol Reef is an accredited dark sky park, so you'll welcome a couple of nights in this majestic land.
Days 6–7 (optional): After a couple of days in Capitol Reef, return the long route to Las Vegas or consider a departure from Salt Lake with time to explore all this outdoorsy and welcoming city has to offer.
To reach Zion, you'll follow the Zion Park Scenic Byway state Route 9 through the towns of Hurricane, LaVerkin, Virgin, Rockdale and Springdale. Zion translates to "The Promised Land," and that means for you some of the most spectacular hiking of your lifetime and impossible landscapes you will never forget. Carved by water and time beyond the stretch of the imagination, Zion National Park is a canyon that invites you to participate in the very forces that created it. Start with Emerald Pools (easy to moderate 3+ miles), iconic Angels Landing (strenuous 5.4 miles) and Riverside Walk (easy 2.2 miles). Time permitting, hike deeper into The Narrows of Zion National Park or, better yet, hire a guide to truly experience the park's legendary slot canyons and canyoneering.
The campgrounds are popular so make reservations as early as possible or book a room in nearby Springdale.
Outside of Angels Landing, it doesn't get much more classic than the Emerald Pools. There are three Emerald Pools — Upper, Middle and Lower — and visitors may choose from as many trails. For families with young children, stick to the 1.2-mile round-trip loop to the Lower Pool.
Before the Narrows, there’s the gateway to the Narrows on the Riverside Walk. You’ll enjoy glimpses at the Temple of Sinawava as you stroll the wheelchair accessible, paved trail along the Virgin River. Travelers from around the world gather to splash in the waters at the mouth of Zion’s Narrows.
A morning exploration of the east side of Zion National Park's orange and white formations like Canyon Overlook and Checkerboard Mesa gives way to a scenic two-hour drive in the direction of Bryce Canyon. There is plenty to see along the way, but you'll sense it's really time to stop soon after you make the turn east on to Utah's All-American Road: Scenic Byway 12. Red Canyon is a collection of spectacular crimson-colored cliffs underneath majestic clusters of 60-million-year-old limestone pinnacles and spires known as hoodoos, the same rock formations for which the nearby Bryce Canyon National Park is famous. Old-growth ponderosas leave the area smelling of vanilla, and manzanita and various types of conifers like bristlecone, pinyon and longleaf pines make the landscape surprisingly lush. There is a visitor center and hiking trails, but travelers hauling mountain bikes may want to make haste for Thunder Mountain.
The Red Canyon Campground offers 38 shaded sites with toilets and hot showers, and there’s also dispersed camping off of forest roads. Or continue to the Bryce Canyon area for the first of two nights in lodging or park camping, with advance reservations. (See note next day.) Depending on your arrival time, this first night might be your best option for seeing Bryce Canyon's dark skies.
This short but scenic trail runs to a high overlook immediately above the Great Arch, commanding vistas of the lower reaches of Zion Canyon. The hike initially climbs a series of stairsteps then traverses the upper walls of deep slot canyon called Pine Creek. A "moderate" hike due to dropoffs and overhangs.
The Cassidy Trail wasn’t just the filming location for an iconic Western movie, it’s steeped in history. The trail is the same one Butch Cassidy used to evade the law, and it would become part of what was known as the "Outlaw Trail." Once you find this hidden trailhead, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking scenery and Wild West legend.
Bryce Canyon. Some call it Hoodoo Country. It sounds like "voodoo" for reasons you'll have to see to believe. It all translates into a newfound respect for Mother Nature. Bryce Canyon's view from 9,000 feet (2,743 meters) is unlike any else in the world. Bryce Canyon National Park is a series of natural amphitheaters sunk into pink cliffs and filled with delicate red rock "hoodoos." The most brilliant hues of the park come alive with the rising and setting of the sun. Summertime offers a myriad of walking/hiking trails including the must-hike Queens Garden/Navajo Loop (3.1 miles) and a 37-mile scenic drive overlooking incredible vistas.
Enjoy rustic accommodations, a great menu, the best access to stunning sunrises and sunsets on the Rim Trail, and the dark Utah skies at Bryce Canyon Lodge. It’s the only lodging option within the Bryce Canyon National Park boundary. Image courtesy dmitri_66 on Flickr.
Even if you've stayed up late for the star show, consider a sunrise stroll along the Rim Trail or maybe the 1-mile Bristlecone Loop at Yovimpa Point, at the end of the scenic drive. Depending on when you leave Bryce Canyon, the drive ahead offers multiple opportunities to stop and look around. The reason? You're continuing down Utah's All-American Road: Scenic Byway 12, much of which skirts the north end of the expansive Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. Kodachrome Basin State Park is probably among the most accessible and maybe the most scenic corner of the monument, and it offers hikes for every ability. (A second top choice? The 6.2-mile-round-trip Calf Creek Falls trail.) Another must-visit destination is actually one of the West's best dining experiences: Hell's Backbone Grill. Chances are, you'll be arriving in Capitol Reef Country in the evening. During the longer hours of summer, you may have time for a short sunset hike in the park. Park at Panorama Point for the short hike to the perfectly named Sunset Point. The round-trip hike is just over a half-mile and will take around 30 minutes. Take a headlamp and stay for through last light.
Park at Panorama Point right off S.R. 24 then make the short hike to a couple of spectacular overlooks. The first stop peers 800 feet down to the goosenecks of Sulphur Creek (itself a separate, and wet, slot canyon hike for extremely well-prepared visitors). Continue to Sunset Point for views east toward the Fruita district (on the itinerary tomorrow) and beyond to the remote Henry Mountains. The colors pop at sunset and change with the dwindling light.
Capitol Reef National Park splashes color for 100 miles from its northern to southern boundaries. The central geologic feature, the Waterpocket Fold, is a bulging uplift of rainbow-hued sandstone "reefs" and canyons. Though Capitol Reef has some stunning backcountry, this quick trip stays closer the main roads. Explore rock art petroglyphs in the midst of Capitol Reef's red rocks and tell the story of the early indigenous people, the Fremont culture. Visit the large orchards of Fruita, an early pioneer settlement, and now headquarters for the park, where a variety of fruit may be picked in season, even carried out for a small fee. See the old Fruita Schoolhouse and enjoy a fresh-baked pie at Historic Gifford Homestead, travel the excellent Capitol Reef Scenic Drive or tackle the short hikes to Hickman Bridge or Cohab Canyon. If you have the time and the ability, the view from Navajo Knobs is spectacular — but this is an expert and strenuous hike.
To give yourself the most time in the park, stay a second night and depart for Las Vegas or Salt Lake City in the morning.
Take a walk back in time and learn about Capitol Reef’s early pioneer life at the Gifford Homestead Museum and store. Don’t forget to treat yourself to a freshly-baked piece of pie — your taste buds will thank you. Open March through November.
gazing. As a certified International Dark-Sky Park, there is so much more you need to see in Capitol Reef when the sun goes down.
It's a 3-hour drive to Salt Lake (as opposed to the 5-hour Las Vegas drive). Below are a few stories and ideas to introduce you to Utah's capital city and flesh out your itinerary. We're particularly partial to the video The Salt of Sound in the Musical Tour of SLC, which visits some of the city's best music venues.
First-time visitors might also include a trip to Temple Square. The spiritual center for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Temple Square offers free walking tours of the Temple grounds available in forty languages. The area also provides access to one of the most extensive collections of genealogical records in the world and frequent performances by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Temple Square in Salt Lake City is Utah's most popular tourist attraction. The 35-acre area contains more than 15 attractions related to Mormon heritage and beliefs. Whether it’s the rich history, the gorgeous gardens and architecture, or the vivid culture, you’ll be sure to have an unforgettable experience.
Follow "Bad" Brad Wheeler in the video The Salt of Sound where he tours some of his favorite music venues in downtown Salt Lake City, and plays some blues along the way.
Spanning five floors and tucked along the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the museum is adjacent to Red Butte Garden, the Intermountain West’s largest botanical garden and part of the University of Utah campus. Follow the author on an afternoon at the Natural History Museum of Utah.
So you've chosen to add some time in Salt Lake City to your trip! You'll love the extra time in Utah and the chance to get to know this vibrant destination city. Since you've covered the roughly 4.5 hours to Salt Lake from the Moab area, a whole city of dining, culture and backyard Wasatch Mountains await.
While these experiences aren't intended to occupy an itinerary day, visitors to Salt Lake could certainly spend a day exploring the best in craft coffee, cuisine and cocktails alongside a chocolate and cheese tasting or a trip to one of multiple local breweries or brewpubs.
Start your day getting to know the city's caffeinated brew scene in More Than Coffee then take a fantasy journey through a day's worth of indulgence in The Perfect Meal, a story that might help you narrow down your choices — in 2014, Wine Enthusiast Magazine named Salt Lake City one of America's 5 New Foodie Cities and things have only gotten bigger and better!
Finish things up with a distillery tour for a behind-the-scenes look at craft distillation in Utah or drop into one of downtown Salt Lake's popular cocktail bars to see these libations put to work.
Follow author and former barista Austin Wright as he explores the emergent coffee scene along the path of some of its most dedicated baristas.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine recently named Salt Lake City one of America's 5 New Foodie Cities. Settle in for comfort food at historic dives or get gussied up for multi-course wine-pairing dinners over white tablecloth. Relax with award-winning beers or be amazed with cutting-edge modern gastronomic fare.
The business and craft of distilling is booming in the Beehive state. Visitors can experience a growing variety of unique spirits from local fruit brandies to “Valley Tan” whiskey made using best guesses of historic pioneer-era recipes. There’s a diverse and ever-growing spectrum of spirits to suit any palate.
Explore the certified dark sky parks in Utah, including national and state parks across the state.
The sprawling 20,000-acre park often feels like a national park. Sand Hollow offers recreation opportunities for nearly every user from boaters to bikers, and OHV riders to equestrians. A favorite destination for local off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, Sand Mountain provides 15,000 acres of perfectly sculpted dunes.
Boulder and Escalante on Highway 12 might be quaint, but they have much to offer the adventurous traveler. The weekly farmer’s market in Boulder will help keep you fueled for your journey, and the annual art festival in Escalante will inspire your creativity.


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I interviewed Antoine Wright, one of the co-hosts of the Theotek Podcast. Antoine’s a mobile tech and mobile ministry expert. He’s a consultant to believers and churches in using mobile tech to communicate the Gospel. He also helps people and companies with their user-interface design and other general tech topics.
This is the first in a 5-part interview series with our co-hosts on the Theotek Podcast.
Be sure to listen or watch all the way to the end since we ended with our Theotek Quiz, a 7-part questionnaire meant to help people learn more about the subject being interviewed. It’s a fun way to get to know our guests.
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2. Pennant writes of areas covered in volume VIII of 'Outlines of the Globe'.
3. This refers to work on Africa within Pennant's 'Outlines of the Globe'.
4. George III succumbed to a severe illness during late 1788, but was declared convalescing on 17 February 1789.
5. Pennant gives examples of young princes whom he would wish George, Prince of Wales (later George IV) to emulate. Ascanius, the son of the Trojan prince, Aeneas, also called 'Iulus' or 'Julus' according to Virgil's Aeneid, was portrayed as one of the founders of the Roman race. Henry V's reputation as a wayward youth rests largely on his incarnation as 'Prince Hal' in Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1 and Henry IV, Part 2. George, Prince of Wales, led a dissolute life, which Pennant clearly saw as comparable to Hal's.
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purchase price opened at $38 for the general public. Everyone is talking about buying Facebook stock with the hopes of riding the stock tidal wave of wealth. While buying a company’s stock can be a great asset class to have as part of your investment portfolio, many novice investors need to be cautious before joining the masses of online stock purchasers. If you are considering opening a stock account online to begin investing, here are 6 tips to consider before you make your first stock purchase.
Understand Risk tolerance – an investor’s risk tolerance determines if an investor is a conservative, moderate or an aggressive investor. Knowing your risk tolerance is important before you make any type of investment purchase, conservative investors tend to be risk averse to stock buying, where as moderate and aggressive investors are risk seekers. Always check to see if the online broker’s website has a risk tolerance measuring questionnaire.
Commission & Transaction fees – find out what are the transaction fees being charged to place a stock order. Many stock trading websites fees range from 4.95 to 9.95 the price can be based on the day of the week, the buying frequency or type of investment selection.
Minimums – do the online broker require an upfront deposit to place an order, make sure minimums are not required to get started.
Customer service – what type of interaction is available to answer your questions; are there live agents to take your calls, live chat sessions or only a FAQ page. Keep in mind customer service can only answer questions regarding the online trading plat form; many customer service agents that work for online brokers are not license professionals. This means they cannot give customers advice on their investments.
Investment selection – what type of investments do the online broker provide for purchasing, it’s important to know is the website for only buying EFTs, stocks, mutual funds, or a variety of investments.
Oversight affiliation –is the online servicer a member of SIPC®, which is the Securities Investor Protection Corporation or FINRA, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. Online brokers usually include their affiliations within the footer of the website.
I don’t buy single stocks because I think they’re too risky. But Great tips!
It’s nothing wrong with that, investing in one asset class is for some people. Thanks for reading the article.


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August was National Curb Appeal month. Now with the prices of homes slowly rising, curb appeal is more important than ever. Curb appeal is the first impression people get when they see your property, and first impressions are key. If someone comes to look at your home and sees dead grass, an unhinged screen door, and missing shingles, they've already decided not to buy it. We're going to help you decide which updates are most important before putting your house on the market.
If the exterior of your house hasn't recently been scraped and painted, it's a good idea to go ahead and get that done. Opt for a lighter, more neutral color if it isn't already. Most potential buyers don't want to have to do all the work themselves. The value of your property will go up and it will become more attractive to those searching for a new home. To add a little more appeal, use an accent color for the shutters or trim and paint the front door a bold color.
Another simple and eye-catching improvement is landscaping. If you already have a garden, make sure it's as full as possible. If you don't have a garden, or don't have the space for one, shop for plants that are already in containers and organize them neatly in your entryway. You can also add some outdoor lighting for a chic, modern look.
The entryway is important. It's the area in which you can tell people that you have a welcoming home. Use earth tones to show warmth. The stairs, pathway, and door should be visible, not hidden by overgrown plants. If the railings on your stairs are dirty and rusty, either replace them or refurbish them. The pathway from the sidewalk to the front door should be clean, clear, and sturdy.
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Loughrea is the cathedral town of Ireland's smallest diocese, Clonfert. St Brendan's Cathedral, established in 1897, has been described as 'the greatest monument Ireland has to the revival of Celtic Art" .
Loughrea's idyllic location,on the shores of the lake, ensures easy access to the towns natural amenities, which include a swimming area, a promenade and several parks.


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The bucket goes down the well every day -- some day it won't come up again.
If you think your bundle of dirty clothes is too heavy, try picking up your neighbor's.
"Come see me" and "come live with me" are two different things.
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Yanis Varoufakis is a Greek economist who currently heads the Divison of Political Economy at the University of Athens. From 2004 to 2007 he served as an economic advisor to former Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou. Yanis writes a popular blog which can be found here. His treatise on economic theory ‘Modern Political Economics: Making Sense of the Post-2008 World’, co written with Nicholas Theocrakis and Joseph Haveli is available from Amazon.
Can anyone explain to me why Venizilos is so happy that he exchanged 110 billion debt owed to banks into 130 billion debt owed to European taxpayers?
Where is the decrease of debt? Or is he just happy to have exercised the manhana principle (kicking the can).
Whenever debt matures it is refinanced with new debt, i.e., you pay back matured bonds by issuing new bonds. In Greece’s case, the new debt is refinanced by new EU/ECB/IMF loans. Without PSI the refinancing needs of the Greek government would have been €110 billion higher.
That is true. Hence, it’s very likely that Official Sector Involvement (OSI) will be necessary.
Just to get it right. The hedge funds gained from greek bonds and CDS? From bonds because they have bought it much cheaper than 50% and now the new bonds are under british law. And from CDS due to their activation.
Where exactly is the financial war? Everybody is happy! Am i right?
As an exception, i ll comment the current post of Mr Varoufakis.
It is just a comment, ok?
It seems to me that hedge fund and banks are entitled to think creatively. Traders are well aware of the indeterminancy of the market. Perhaps this is an explanation of the ephimerous strategy they follow: Earn now that you can.
Where as governments and societies are bound to follow the pre-1929 and post 70s Samuelson theories.
It is as assuming that individuals can be irrational and subversive but societies can not. As Keynes believed ( now i am writing as if i am an expert) , it is the exact opposite that stands true.
Now, based on the “assumed” wisdom of societies, (cannot be irrational), i ll take the tangent and say: ELECTIONS NOW!
You’re such a neoliberal, Mr Varoufaki.
And yet I really am not!
Krugman of course does downplay the importance of indeterminacy in economics, though he does concede that economics is more complicated than any model can ever grasp. My problem with Krugman is that he is largely unable to explain why there was so little support for government stimulus.He mentions that Keynesianism was not taught in many US universities, but says little about any differences between Keynes and Samuelson. I think he fails to recognize the impact of seventies stagflation on Samuelson’s watered down version of Keynes. He treats OPEC as a kind of exogenous event and therefore cannot speak to the larger changes in the international political economy necessary if such shocks are to be countered.
I shall be commenting soon. In brief, the ISLM is as Keynesian as North Korea is a socialist paradise. Watch this space.
Thank you Yanis. Very insightful and it brings the hidden sociopolitical dimensions of economic theory into the realm of the everyday. A lot of those ‘dinner table’ discussions make better sense now.
I agree that our everyday occupations have the capacity to provide an intrinsic value that is both human and unique. I also understand that the point you make is that this type of philosophy is incompatible with current monetarist economics.
As an amateur observer, I do have a few questions however.
In your book – The Global Minotaur – you explain, with some awe, the manner in which the US turned the post-Bretton Woods era on it’s head, starting with Paul Volcker’s “controlled disintegration” in the late 70’s and 80’s.
Was it not monetarist policy that dominated the period commencing from Reagan up to the GFC? And if so, would the creation of Volcker’s Global Minotaur have been possible without these policies?
In other words – is there a time and a place for the type of economic theory that underpins monetarism? Or is part of your position that Keynesianism-proper was not given a chance in the 1970’s, hence the introduction of monetarism?
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With the help of aluminum profiles, a belt conveyor or simply a conveyor was made, it is used for transporting products from machine to packing. The ALU Profile 30x30 was used for the base, while the aluminum profile 30x90 served as the basis of the conveyor. For the construction of the base, we used the 30x30 mounting brackets and the associated connecting elements. The entire assembly is quite easy due to the modularity of the structure.
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Britain’s ridiculous drugs policy has come under fire yet again this week. The plight of Charlotte Caldwell, who had cannabis oil for her epileptic son confiscated at Heathrow Airport, once again highlights the lengths that carers must go to in order to source cannabis oil for their loved ones, and the risks involved.
According to a UN report [pdf, p24], the UK exports a significant percentage of the world’s medical grade cannabis. Drugs companies use this in treatments for illnesses such as epilepsy, cancer and autoimmune diseases. Yet perversely, British drugs policy continues to deny citizens the right to access the very medicine that the UK is exporting for use in other, more enlightened, countries.
Draconian and hypocritical attitudes toward the medicinal plant mean that UK citizens are forced to risk criminal records in order to obtain treatment.
Cannabis has done a lot more for me than anything that has been prescribed by the NHS. I can’t live without this. But I’m terrified of being busted, of being perceived by my neighbours as a criminal. I’ve tried to go without but then I go straight back to constant nausea and passing out. I can’t eat anything. Without this, life stops for me. Because this isn’t legal, it’s terrifying that it can be taken away at any moment, and then I’d be stuck in bed again.

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This one aired on July 7th. Right on Tanabata. And also on the day Dog Days’ (read as Dog Days Dash) aired.
And partly due to that reason, we got to hear FEARLESS HERO on World of M before Smile-Gang.
She was so close. Off by 2 seconds!
For me, I watched Dog Days’ first before listening to World of M last week. In other words, I heard the song along with the opening sequence animation.
First thought (which is pretty much the exact same thought when I watched the opening sequence for Dog Days with SCARLET KNIGHT) — it doesn’t fit very well.
The song is great. The animation is great.
But I can’t help but feel there is a mismatch.
Both SCARLET KNIGHT and FEARLESS HERO are paired with a light, carefree adventurous opening sequence… which is not what I’d imagine if I had listened to the song alone. I’d think of a more battle-focused anime. Therefore, I can’t help but feel that it’s mismatched.
Oh, before I wrap up with World of M… Last week, Nana is a Ultimate top 7 for “7 requirements of the ideal man.” The previous week, she listed the top 6, leaving the 7th characteristic for listeners to guess.
And now let’s move on to the ever hilarious Smile-Gang… Which is even more hilarious with the Misato Channel.
Smile-Gang 536 opens with broken Kansai-ben. That’s to celebrate Nana being able to perform at the Osaka-jou Hall 3 years in a row for her live concerts.
In the Head Nanau corner, she speaks of the cover jacket photo shoot for her BRIGHT STREAM single. The cover is meant to depict a light yet sad feeling. She’s near the sea, holding fireworks. The fireworks is meant to symbolize a light that disappears quickly — yet the light is remembered as the hope.
About the photo shoot itself, taking pictures of fireworks is not easy. The timing needs to be perfect for things to show up well. They took a total of 10 photos… and coincidentally, the 7th photo was chosen to be the cover photo as it was the best one.
For those who haven’t seen it already (it’s been up on the internet for a while now) — you can see the cover jacket for BRIGHT STREAM on Nana’s official website.
Time to move onto my favourite corner.
The following line describes my feelings towards the Misato Channel.
Long time no speak xD Hope you’re well.
I’ll admit that her facial expression for BRIGHT STREAM was quite unique. XD I don’t think she smiled that way on any covers (CD or DVD/BD). In fact, for a lot of her CD covers, she’s not smiling very much.
Ehh, I’m okayish. I mean, can’t complain I guess :p Watcha been up to lately?
Haha! indeed xD when things go against her, that’s when we roll in laughter.
Should I take that positively or negatively in terms of your well-being?
And yeah, blog entries (the only one I read so far was Nana’s entry which didn’t really reveal much except it happened XD)… which means it’s google time!
And why did they laugh when Misato started singing the next song?
Well I couldnt have guessed the 7th one. Perhaps Nana san wants someone who can also share her love of curry. I downloaded the first episode of the second season DD just for the opening theme. Like you said, the song and the animation somehow don’t match up. I couldnt put my finger on what it was. However it took me awhile to like FEARLESS HERO, it didnt struck at first like BRIGHT STREAM (do I have type all this titles in caps lock? www) Do you watch DD’?
I’m not liking FEARLESS HERO as much as BRIGHT STREAM at the moment, but they’re both songs I liked on first listen.
And yes, I am following Dog Days’… The transformation scene in the second episode is enough to turn me away though. It’s too overboard with the fanservice. But like with the first series, despite being completely disappointed with how things went, I think I’ll watch til the end.


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Excuse the long lost silence, after time away from the screen and spend with people in the real world and plenty of face to face conversations, I would like to announce the next offer at #studiomansionhouse.
I am sharing the space with fellow photographer and good friend TracyHowl and we also share the passion for picturing the cute little fury faces.
to cool down and get those fury friends of yours pictured!
Just like those two friends that I pictured last month, you will be surprised what good sitters they can be.
Make use of the offer and give us a call soon.
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FLY FISHING FAST FORWARD !!!
After a LONG and COLD Montana winter, it is time to fish forward! You should have been tying flies, organizing your gear and equipment, and planning your trips. Maybe some athletic training will give you the strength to stand in the cold and fast Montana rivers.
Spring fly fishing can be great fun! At least that is what some people say. Even if the sun is shining, the trees and plants are greening, and the air is full of fragrances and fly’s, the truth may be different than you expected.
Spring in Montana is COLD!!! It can snow anytime. The snowmelt is also ice cold. Most days rarely top out at over 50 degrees or so. As the sun rises and sets, the temperature will be consistently COLD!
The trick is to dress properly. Make sure that your waders or boos do not leak! If they do, fix them or buy a new, warmer, pair. Consider layering when you dress. Polar fleece is your friend! Warm hats, gloves, and socks are critical.
Feet, fingers, and faces are critical. These 3 areas will determine if you fish or not. Comfort is everything when spring fishing.
Once the water temperatures rise over 50 degrees, things will begin to improve. You can begin to remove some layers and the fish will be more active and feeding. Plan shorter trips at first. Full day float trips can become a cold adventure. Try walking and wading first. Once you get your comfort zone in gear, fish longer and harder.
For more Montana Grant, find him by the fire at www.montanagrantfishing.com.

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I'm still trying to develop the game style while working on the first stage. (I'm calling it a "scene" ... at least internally.) The first few scenes will serve to teach the game mechanics, so they will be very simple puzzles. I think teaching the controls will be the trickiest part, but I should be able to pull it off through dialogue and thought bubbles.
The dialogue will be spoken by observing scientists. They should be able to unintentionally provide hints to the player. The thought bubbles will come from the flying saucer itself, as if it's thinking about how to overcome the challenge.
I've chosen to do much of the art as silhouettes using basic circles and polygons, since I have no time to do a lot of drawing. It will still be very tricky, but it might also add to the creative design if I can manage to do it all well enough.

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