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New poll shows Beshear leading Kentucky's race for governor, but some say not so fast
by Garris L. Stroud on August 24, 2019
Unless you've been living under a rock or lying comatose for the past four years, you're aware that Kentucky's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andy Beshear is the son of a highly-popular, former Democratic governor.
He also happens to be running for governor this year against the least popular incumbent in the U.S., current Gov. Matt Bevin, whose political acumen is as uncanny as the diss track he dropped on Sen. Tim Kaine.
Naturally, it comes as no surprise that Beshear's path to the Governor's Mansion looks like a cakewalk. He has a million-dollar last name, a boatload of political savvy and experience surrounding him, and the righteous indignation of tens of thousands of Kentucky teachers behind him. And now, thanks to a new poll, it looks like Beshear has the data by his side as well.
According to the poll from Clarity Campaign Labs, 48% of responding Kentucky voters say they plan to vote for Andy Beshear, compared to Matt Bevin's 39%. That's a solid lead for Beshear, whose campaign platform has centered upon expanding Medicaid, funding public education, and stifling Republic-led efforts to reform public pensions in Kentucky.
But while Beshear supporters have spent the past weekend celebrating those numbers, some say not so fast.
The Clarity Campaign Labs poll may eventually turn out to be accurate, but its data was collected on behalf of the Democratic Attorneys General Association. Historically, polls conducted by partisan organizations have a tendency to be slanted, so perhaps Beshear's lead isn't as overwhelming as some may think.
For comparison's sake, just consider how a separate poll conducted this summer by Gravis Marketing actually showed Bevin in the lead by a 6 point margin, 48% to 42%. That may just be one poll, but it's worth noting that there have only been two independent polls released so far, and the Gravis Marketing poll is one of them.
Yikes. That means that the "truth" probably lies somewhere between those two polls, and considering how this is likely the most consequential election for public education in generations, that should leave folks from all sides feeling a little uncomfortable.
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The Bush administration this year is stepping up pressure on China and India to open their markets to U.S. goods and services, U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick told a Senate panel yesterday.
The White House's top trade official laid out administration trade priorities and responded to concerns that blue- and white-collar jobs are increasingly shifting overseas because of rising foreign competition.
"Isolating America from the world is not the answer," Mr. Zoellick told the Senate Finance Committee in a defense of the administration's trade policies, echoing recent comments by President Bush and Treasury Secretary John W. Snow.
Since Mr. Bush took office in January 2001, the economy has shed 2.2 million jobs.
"Some of those jobs are moving overseas, and increasingly the jobs that are moving overseas are high-paying and higher-skilled jobs," Sen. Max Baucus, Montana Democrat, said at the hearing.
China is frequently a source of concern for lost factory jobs, and India for "offshoring," by which firms export back-office jobs to low-wage nations.
"I hear it from the press, from my colleagues in Congress and from constituents. Manufacturing plants moving to China. Call centers moving to India," Mr. Baucus said.
Forrester Research, a technology research company, projected that 3.3 million U.S. service industry jobs would move offshore to countries like India, Russia, China and the Philippines by 2015. Firms like Bank of America and IBM already have turned to foreign workers for some back-office and information-technology labor.
Mr. Zoellick did not endorse Mr. Mankiw's view but neither did he repudiate offshoring. He did say help should be available for people to adjust to a dynamic and changing economy.
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The administration has been "aggressive" with China but the country still has to make progress in a number of areas, including enforcement of intellectual property rights for products like movies and software, tax rules that discriminate against U.S. companies and artificial barriers for farm products, Mr. Zoellick said.
The administration is moving toward a case against China at the WTO that is specifically aimed at tax policy that discriminates against U.S. semiconductor manufacturers, Mr. Zoellick said. The case also would send a broader message that China must live up to obligations it negotiated when it joined the global institution.
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With India, Mr. Zoellick said that in meetings last month he told officials in New Delhi they would have to make it easier for U.S. companies to sell their products or risk a backlash against offshoring.
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Health & FitnessWinter 2019
Pediatrics: Helping Your Child Through 'The Hard Stuff'
Posted by Lindsey Gapen Lukas March 5, 2019
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Parents know a few things when it comes to their children's health, but there's plenty still to learn. Glean tips from local physicians as they cover the basics.
If you're a parent, you already know you're supposed to feed your children nutritious meals and encourage them to exercise. But sometimes, helping your child live a healthy life can be more complicated.
How do you know if your child has a mental illness? How do you teach your child to cope with anger?
And what if your child is going through an "embarrassing" health problem, such as a lack of control over their bladder?
Pediatricians and pediatric specialists in our region can help parents and children navigate these issues.
Confronting Mental Illness
A routine doctor's visit isn't just about a patient's physical health.
"Mental health illnesses are pretty common – we probably spend 10 to 15 percent of our days seeing kids or teens who have some sort of mental health diagnosis," says Dr. Leah Farley, a pediatrician at Beloit Health System. "We see ADHD more often in the younger kids, and with teenagers we tend to see more anxiety and depression."
Farley asks all of her teenage patients if they have concerns about their mental health. Sometimes, this may lead to a standardized questionnaire screening.
"I generally try to do counseling with both the parents and the patient in the room about warning signs of anxiety and depression," Farley says. "One of the biggest things for parents to recognize is that these illnesses in teenagers may not always present as their child seeming particularly anxious or sad."
In many instances, teens display decreased motivation, poor concentration or increased irritability. But warning signs vary case by case, which is why routine checkups with a pediatrician are important.
If a parent calls with concerns, Farley jumps into triage mode.
"If there's any concern that the child has any sort of suicidal ideation, then we send them directly to the emergency department where they'll be evaluated by a social worker or a psychologist to make sure the child is safe at home," she says. "In the absence of suicidal ideation, generally what we'll do is we'll set up a visit for the parent to bring the child in so we can sort through the next steps."
A diagnosis of depression or anxiety is based on criteria in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Based on screening evaluations, Farley can usually fit a patient into a diagnosis. Sometimes, if the diagnosis is questionable, she'll refer the patient onto further neuropsychiatric testing.
Treatment is case by case and depends on the severity of the illness. "It also depends on the child's family and social structure," Farley adds. "I always try and work with families to first do lifestyle modifications to help with mood."
A common lifestyle modification is making sure the child is getting an appropriate amount of sleep, at least eight to 10 hours a night, without phones or TVs on in the background.
"The other thing we commonly see is kids who aren't active enough," Farley adds. "The more physical activity you get, the better it helps with mood. So, really try to make sure your kid is getting out, getting active, moving around, not spending all day on their phones or sitting around at school."
She also talks with patients about healthy nutrition and self-soothing techniques like guided meditation or mindfulness. If lifestyle modifications aren't able to counter the severity of a patient's depression or anxiety, medication may be appropriate.
Farley always recommends therapy and medication concurrently. "With every patient I'm seeing who meets criteria for depression or anxiety, I really try to get them into therapy because they're able to work on different behavioral techniques to help their mood and prevent this from resurfacing as an adult," she says.
More than anything else, Farley encourages parents to talk openly with their kids and teenagers about mental health.
"The biggest thing is getting the whole family onboard with being committed to treatment because it does take time, there are multiple follow-up appointments, and you need to have everybody in the family working to help the child out," she says.
Managing Childhood Anger
All parents have to deal with an angry child at some point. It's inevitable; anger is a normal reaction in both children and adults. But teaching children how to appropriately respond to angry emotions is an ongoing process for parents – one of utmost importance.
"Angry, mad, irritated, frustrated, irate; we've all experienced these feelings," says Dr. Adam Angelilli, a pediatrician at FHN. "The natural, instinctive survival response kicks in: flight, fight or freeze. What if we, as parents, can teach our children to overcome these instinctive reactions and choose more appropriate responses?"
Most of children's behavior is learned from their environment, Angelilli adds. Therefore, it's vital that adults teach children to communicate their emotions and cope with their feelings.
"Imagine the child's perspective, from which they go through angry episodes without knowing how to describe what they are experiencing," Angelilli says.
"When toddlers 'throw tantrums' they are usually experiencing these intense feelings and emotions without the means to communicate their feelings. Furthermore, they do not have coping skills to manage their emotions, so they quickly become frustrated."
Angelilli advises parents to evaluate their child's feelings.
Let your child know they are going through a difficult situation, and you are there to help them. Tell them their feelings/emotions are normal. Share instances in which you also experienced these feelings.
In addition, help to identify the feelings or emotions for your child. Give the emotions names, so your child can begin to tell you how they feel.
"Remember, they are just learning words and beginning to associate words and meanings," Angelilli says.
Furthermore, encouraging your child to act with intention is a positive and important step.
"There are many constructive outlets for expression of emotions: art, music, dance, theater/acting, sports, writing stories or poems, or even just taking a walk," Angelilli adds. "Personally, I tend to go toward music and/or sports."
Angelilli has even employed these skills with his own son.
"As a parent, I told my son – about 3 years old at the time – that he could take a baseball bat and hit baseballs, take a golf club and hit golf balls, or kick a ball if/when he feels angry," Angelilli says. "I also explained that it is absolutely unacceptable to use the bat or golf clubs to hurt people or destroy property. A few days later, he said, 'Dad, you're making me feel so angry that I feel like punching you in the face!' My response was, 'Thank you for using your words. Thank you for not punching me in the face. Now, let's talk.'"
When children are taught to express and manage their emotions, they can overcome the survival instincts of violence, Angelilli adds.
"Children learn from observing and imitating behaviors. It is vital that we, as adults, set better examples for our children, especially if we want to see positive changes in our communities."
Filling a Need in the Rockford Region
An estimated 13 million children in the United States suffer from a lack of control over urination or defecation, a condition known as incontinence. This common problem is just the beginning of what Dr. Patrick McKenna can treat as the director of pediatric urology at Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Riverside.
"By far, the most common non-surgical problem we handle, especially in little girls, is voiding dysfunction," McKenna says. "This includes a whole category of illnesses, the primary one being accidents during the day. Recurrent urinary tract infections are often associated with this."
McKenna also performs complicated reconstructive surgeries; one of the most common is a procedure to correct hypospadias – a condition that occurs in roughly one out of every 200 male births. The urethral opening isn't in the correct place, so surgical intervention is required.
To manage these problems (and many others) in patients in the Rockford area, McKenna and a team of medical professionals have created a program with three components.
First, the Midwest Mercy Center for Reconstruction is focused on urological surgeries. Second, the Antenatal Program manages urological problems detected in children before birth. Finally, the Continence Center focuses on non-surgical issues, such as incontinence.
"Those will be our three signature areas, but we'll also take care of the more simple pediatric urology cases, too," says McKenna, a recent addition to the Mercyhealth team. "This will be the sixth program that I've developed in my career. Because of my background growing up in a small town, I really like developing programs in communities that don't normally have the tertiary level of care."
McKenna estimates he will perform about 4,000 reconstructive operations to correct hypospadias throughout the course of his career. Comparing that to the 13 million children who suffer from incontinence, McKenna understands why he's asked to speak nationally about incontinence much more frequently.
"It's obvious it does have a bigger impact," he says.
"And you can imagine that if you have a child in school and they have an accident and wet their clothing, it's really quite embarrassing."
McKenna has helped to develop a program that's close to 100 percent effective in helping these children. In the past, children with incontinence used to take long-term anticholinergic medication, which didn't really help, McKenna says. Many of these children also had debilitating recurring urinary tract infections.
"When I was early in my career, I used to do about 130 to 150 ureteral surgeries in children per year. With our program, we've wiped that out. I did zero last year," McKenna adds.
Almost 25 years ago, McKenna went to a urology conference in Virginia. An orthopedic conference was happening at the same venue, so McKenna wandered over and wound up learning about computer games that could help children rehabilitate from sports injuries.
"I talked to an incredibly fascinating fellow – I think we talked for two hours, and no one came to his booth at all," McKenna remembers. "No one had any interest in using his games in orthopedics. After we talked and talked, he finally said, 'This is the last day I'll be here. Do you have any use for my games?'"
McKenna took the computer games, but shoved them into a desk drawer since, at the time, he wasn't really a believer in biofeedback (a process of learning to control some of your body's functions). However, the games resurfaced when a resident doctor went to McKenna in search of a new research project.
"I told him 'Well, I really don't believe in biofeedback, but I have these games – why don't we put together a biofeedback program?'" McKenna remembers. "Only 20 percent of the kids were getting better with medicine, anyways."
The resident – Dr. Tony Herndon – completed an experiment with 60 children.
At first, McKenna didn't believe the results.
"There was an 80 percent success rate with no medicine," McKenna says. "You can image the amount of data I had him review again."
But the research was sound. Since then, McKenna has refined the program with the help of a team. He ran the program in Connecticut for five years, Springfield, Ill., for 14 years, Madison, Wis., for six years, and now he's moved on to Rockford.
"To be honest, we wiped out one of the biggest operations that pediatric urologists do, so it has a big financial impact, and it may impact whether other centers have a program, or else make it hard for them to cover the costs of the program," McKenna says. "But I've always found it's best to do the right thing. So, even though this has taken away one of my favorite operations, we have solved a lot of problems for children."
The majority of the Continence Center is simply educating children and their parents. Then, based on non-invasive tests, McKenna and his team determine what treatment the child needs. A small percentage just need medicine. The majority need a biofeedback program, sometimes concurrently with medicine. A very small number of children need surgery.
"Biofeedback isn't just the computer games – it's 20 minutes of going over homework related to the education component, 20 minutes of teaching the children to control their abdominal and their pelvic floor muscles, and 20 minutes of computer games that help teach them how to relax their muscles when they void," McKenna says. "Everyone focuses on the biofeedback, but the biofeedback is really just a small part of an entire program that we put together."
For many patients, the Continence Center is a game changer, helping kids who haven't had success elsewhere.
But McKenna's excited about the entire program as a whole.
"I think we can run all three major programs; the reconstructive, the continence and the antenatal, and do them all at a very high level," McKenna says.
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The Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport is located 5 minutes east of Lester B. Pearson International Airport, just off of Dixon Road at Highway 27.
In the heart of Toronto, the Pantages Hotel Toronto Centre is the city's newest boutique and lifestyle hotel, offering luxury and refinement that pairs . . . .


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This is an elegant, small/medium terrier that is long-bodied and low to the ground: the adult male Skye stands at approximately 25-26cm and is around 105cm from nose to tailtip. Females are slightly smaller. The weight range for the adult is 16-18kg. The long coat is hard and straight. It is shorter on the head and falls over the eyes but does not impede vision. The ears can be up or down, and are well feathered with hair. The coat comes in several colours (see the breed standard).
Originally from the Isle of Skye, in the Hebridean islands off the north-west of Scotland, the Skye Terrier dog breed was used for pest control and dates back to around the 1500s. Dogs who survived a shipwreck from the Spanish Armada are thought to have bred with local Scottish terriers to produce a long-coated dog similar to the Skye of today. The Scottish terriers may have been early Cairn Terriers, and others may have had Swedish Vallhund ancestry, from the Viking colonisation of the region.
The Skye Terrier is typically a one-man dog, devoted to his owner. This strong-willed dog can be suspicious of strangers, but should be good-tempered. Obviously, early socialisation is essential – not only with people but with other dogs and pets.
The most common health problems encountered in the Skye Terrier is a forelimb bone problem that occurs in growing puppies. Like other breeds with short legs and long spines they are also predisposed to spinal disease.
Unlike many terriers that are active and always on the go, the Skye dog breed is quite lazy and only needs about an hour's daily exercise.
The double coat consists of a short, soft undercoat and a hard, straight topcoat that should be long without affecting the dog's movement. Grooming the coat two or three times a week will prevent tangles and mats from forming. Do check the coat after a walk, as it can act as a broom!


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Gilles Rondy Makes It In Martinique
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California.
Gilles Rondy has enjoyed quite a career in the open water.
In 2004, he crossed the English Channel in a quick 7 hour 54 minutes. He later won the 2006 European Championships in Budapest in the 25 km marathon and then qualified in the Olympic 10K Marathon Swim at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and finished 15th.
This last Sunday on January 30th, Rondy continued his open water journey around the world. This time, he swam 25 km in Martinique in the eastern Caribbean Sea between Anses d'Arlet to Sainte-Anne.
Starting at 6:30 am on Anse D'Arlet, Gilles explained his 8-hour crossing, "The coral reefs with the turtles swimming around you, these landscapes, all these elements give a sensation of freedom."
Copyright © 2016 by World Open Water Swimming Association


You guys are awesome. Great music.
You guys were great in MN. The crowd was small as it was a Sunday night, but it was an awesome show! Sure hope you come back to MN! It was so fun seeing you. I'd highly recommend you for weddings and corporate parties. They'll be so glad they booked you!
Best band I have seen in a very long time. You guys are so so good. Thanks for a very entertaining night.


Top marks has to go to Deutsche Post for their new "E-Postbrief". Essentially you get an address which "..consists of a first name and a surname and the ending @epost.de" and if there's an address collision… wait for it… "a number behind the surname prevents confusion when two people have the same surname. Anyone who registers quickly can secure the number he wishes".. right so exactly like every free email account then. But don't worry as getting an account requires the use of the German national ID or passport, which is fair enough, at least then you'll know the Ulli.Winkler347 is in fact the right one, assuming his identity hasn't been stolen that is (although Germany only suffers 3% apparently).
All this has lead to the rather dubious claim that "anonymous e-mails, spam or address theft are impossible with the E-Postbrief". Interesting as I just got a bunch of junk in the mail today, I know all of the companies involved as it's clearly their advertising departments who sent it to me. Just because I know who sent it doesn't make it any less annoying! It seems the big push is to have a legally binding document that can be sent electronically, which is a valid idea I suppose although in many countries email is legally binding. The big issue here is they are charging 55 cent per message, you have the option to have it delivered by hand and printed at the other end. They save a lot of money not hauling paper about (good for the environment), yet still charge you close on the price of a first class stamp.
Clearly no one in Deutsche Post has heard of GPG/PGP… no? Oh well. If it's printed out at the far end what stops someone reading the printout from within the Post system?
I guess the last thought we should leave is "whether our letter is in physical or digital format, it is based on a high-quality service from one single source. And it's very attractively priced as well." A vital service from a single vendor……what could go wrong?
A long time ago (95-96?) I completely hosed my system installing IBM Via Voice. It was horrendous. Slow. Unpredictable. Apparently it was also uninstallable… or at least when I tried to my machine was reduced to an auto-rebooting disaster. But great news from KDE dot News (but runs on Gnome too) that a new program called simon has been written to help people with disabilities use their machine without requiring a keyboard. It's not quite the voice recognition software to replace a keyboard for taking notes, but it's pretty impressive stuff. There's a great video there too, the bit that impressed me was controlling Amarok using the grid feature to "click" on an area of the screen.
I love the little touch of him fixing the barrier after perfoming the craziest balancing act ever. Genius.


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Frontlines: Fallen Empires
Craig Fitzsimons
An age-old rivalry rumbles on in the All-Ireland. Meanwhile, Man U are still trying to find signs of life, post-Fergie...
One for the ages, then, as lifelong mortal enemies Tipp and Kilkenny prepare to lock horns in what seems to be the millionth All-Ireland final between the pair. It's a prospect of which one could never tire: the rivalry has become a monster that feeds on itself, raw hostility and mutual respect equally in evidence, and this one has an end-of-days feel about it.
Hot Press runs the rule over Martin O'Neill's potential Ireland successors - and, yep, Arsene Wenger is among them!
Roche's Stories
Leicester City Take Premiership Title
Foul Play: A decade of '80s football
Foul Play: European Champions no longer- Where do we go from here?
Foul Play: Jon Walters is God!
Foul Play: Strong Hearts And Minds Needed
Foul Play: The Song Remains The Same
Foul Play: Our World Cup Draw is Qualified Success


A year back I was walking Charlottetown. Indeed a vibrant city.
Wow! What a great selection of photos you have put together to show the many different attractions Charlottetown has to offer!
Very pleasing style. Sure beats the "in your face" neon signs.
I like the vintage style neon signs.
I suppose they have their place. I was thinking more of the modern splashy, pulsing signs, but someday they too will be vintage.
Yes you are right Charlottetown is a vibrant city and the businesses in the old Downtown offer a lot to residents and visitors. All these businesses and many more are great and all in WARD 1 my neighbourhood. You are welcome to visit any time.
A place I have long wanted to visit. I love the signs.
Darlene, I'm sure you'd have a great time. Your books remind me of Anne of Green Gables as well.
There are some great designs in there. Great to hear this community is thriving, Brett. Looks like a fun place to visit.
I was struck by how new most of the signs look.
Liz, that may partly be my bias in how I photographed them. But, overall, they were fresh. I've been in many city centers where that's not the case.
You bring back great memories, a pretty town, interesting history, good food and good people.
Thank you for posting this. We had been up in the air about PEI, but we like food and art when we travel so this piqued our interest.
There's lots to see there, much of it within easy driving distance of Charlottetown that would make good day trips.
Thanks. I like to stay in one place and use it as a base of operations.
That's a good way to do a visit. Don't have to pack and unpack.
So lovely to see these signs, they really give the impression that the city is bursting with character. Thank you for this!! I'd love to check it out one day.
Thanks! I think most people would enjoy themselves.
Lots of signs of life on PEI !
What a fun place the town/village appears to be.
You are getting me excited for my Atlantic Canada vacation!


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Travelling by plane, train, automobile or yacht this year? I'll be there!
What's more exciting: getting on a plane, the take off or landing in fabulous destinations such as Italy or Disney, St. Barts… Paris or Australia?
Vacations are romantic, relaxing and filled with memories and photos that bring you back to that gorgeous beach in the blink of an eye. Family vacations are adventures, they're accomplishments when you arrive with 3 kids in toe, all under the age of 4. Vacations are a huge part of life. There are so many unforgettable memories that I cherish when thinking back. Taking your family to Europe for the first time is one of those magical times you'll never forget. As a destination photographer joining my clients on their vacation for a day or two, maybe three… is such a joy. Some of the landscapes and countrysides throughout the world are so picturesque presenting countless opportunities for memories we can include in your heirloom album.


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Arby's Starts Selling Venison Sandwiches and Sells Out in 30 Minutes
Rob Sparks
Rob Sparks Published: November 13, 2016
courtesy of Arby's
Arby's started selling venison sandwiches Saturday at two of it's locations in West Michigan and sold out in 30 minutes at their Cedar Springs location.
According to WZZM, people started lining up to try the sandwich a half hour before the restaurant opened at 10 a.m. Once they started selling the sandwich, they were sold out within thirty minutes.
Rob Lynch, Arby's Brand President & Chief Marketing Officer talked to WZZM about why they added it to the menu:
"Bringing venison to our menu also allows us to continue to set ourselves apart from the competition when it comes to proteins," he said. "You simply can't find this at other restaurant chains."
The Venison is only being served at 17 locations in 6 states. And in case you're wondering, NO they aren't going out and hunting for the deer. Rob Lynch told WZZM where they get their venison:
Lynch said the company sources free-range farmed deer that feed on fresh grass, and he is confident that " deer hunters are going to love this sandwich."
If you want to try one of the sandwiches, they're only available until Monday night, but in West Michigan you can stop by one of the TWO locations serving them (IF they got any more in):
1215 M 89, Plainwell, Mich.
4040 17 Mile Rd. NE, Cedar Springs, Mich.
Source: Arby's Starts Selling Venison Sandwiches and Sells Out in 30 Minutes
Filed Under: Arby's, Venison, West Michigan
Categories: Grand Rapids News


This article highlights all my favorite vegan products, recipes, and resources that I've been obsessed with this past year. Please note: there many more products that I absolutely love, but I've narrowed it down to one or two per category so you'll know what I consider my must-tries. You can also check out my video about these products!
As a former lover of cheeseburgers, I can attest to the Beyond Burger's awesomeness. It's also omnivore-approved (my mom and sis love it). It tastes remarkably similar to the real thing, although there are slight textural differences, and most stores stock it right alongside real beef burgers. It's a little pricey and not as healthy as other options, but if you're missing that real burger experience, this is your best bet. You can also use it in meatballs, meatloaf, tacos, and any other recipes that traditionally call for ground beef. I also prefer it to the Impossible Burger, which was also designed to be hyperrealistic.
These are the faux meats I've repurchased most over the course of 2017. Both are available in the frozen section of most grocery stores, and I buy either depending on which happens to be on sale. I prefer the texture of the Beyond Meat, but both are fairly convincing chicken substitutes (although not 100%). Both have great macros (high in protein, low in fat) and are great in stir-fries, fajitas, or salads. The Gardein strips also come with a packet of teriyaki sauce, but I rarely use it. The Beyond Meat strips are available lightly-seasoned, grilled, or southwestern style.
This has been my favorite vegan cheese for over a year! It's the only cheese I can enjoy without melting it first; it can be eaten cold on crackers and I've even nibbled on a slice on its own (no, I'm not proud of it). The coconut flavor is detectable but not overwhelming, especially if you put it in a sandwich or on a pizza with other robust flavors. The Creamy Original flavor is mild and somewhat reminiscent of provolone. The other flavors are also great – the Tomato Cayenne reminds me of pepper jack.
I was a Kraft Singles addict as a child – this is no exaggeration. This cheese tastes exactly the same as "the real thing" when melted into grilled cheeses or paninis, but I actually like the texture better! It's a little more firm.
For the better part of the year, I stuck to Daiya cheddar and Trader Joe's vegan mozzarella for my shredded cheese needs. In November I tried the So Delicious shreds and they have become a fast favorite. They don't taste or melt 100% like real dairy cheese, but they are slightly more convincing than Daiya – a little less artificial in flavor.
Allow me a moment to express my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude for Ben and Jerry. I feel as if their first 4 nondairy flavors raised the bar for everyone else, and now there are so many amazing nondairy options available. It was hard to choose my favorite B&J's flavor (it was a close tie between this one, the Caramel Almond Brittle, and the Coffee Caramel Fudge), but the Coconut Seven Layer Bar has all my favorite things: coconut, chocolate, nuts, caramel and graham crackers. The nondairy flavors are now widely available at "normal" supermarkets and Target stores, which is a huge plus.
This year Haagen-Dazs released 4 nondairy ice cream flavors (Target-exclusive at the time of this writing), and all four are fantastic. They're completely indistinguishable from dairy ice cream, in my opinion. They aren't the most natural option (they're primarily made of oil, sugar and thickeners), but for an occasional treat I don't mind.
I almost always have a carton of this in my fridge to cook with; personally I find almond milk too thin, and think it takes on a strange flavor when heated. This soy milk has a nice creamy texture and neutral flavor – it doesn't taste "beany" like some other soy milks.
There are lots of nondairy creamers on the market these days, but this no-frills variety by Trader Joe's is my favorite. It has a nice creamy mouthfeel and doesn't separate in hot coffee. It's only very lightly sweetened, so I can add a good amount to my coffee or tea without making it sickeningly sweet. You can also add a splash to savory items such as pasta sauce or curry to make them creamier.
I love this stuff so much that it's kind of a problem. This tastes indistinguishable from real butter to me in most contexts, unlike Earth Balance, which has a strong artificial flavor. It's so delicious that I use it not only in my cooking, but also as a spread for my bagels and English muffins. If you're a former bread-and-butter lover, ditch the other options and buy this stuff. Another plus: it's palm oil free! The only con I can think of: it's pricier than Earth Balance and less widely available. I buy mine at Trader Joe's. Whole Foods also carries it and other Miyoko's Kitchen products.
As a lifelong mayo fanatic, I can confidently attest that this stuff tastes like the real thing. It's available at most supermarkets now, in addition to Whole Foods and Sprouts, and if you purchase at Wal-Mart it's substantially cheaper for some reason. Hampton Creek also offers a wide array of flavors (chipotle, sriracha, garlic), all of which taste great.
I personally have yet to find a vegan cream cheese that is 100% accurate (I used to be that girl who would slather 1/2" of cream cheese on her bagel). However, my favorite option is the Kite Hill Cream Cheeses. The texture is fantastic and it has a nice tang as it's a cultured product. What I love best is its honest ingredient list; it's made of almonds, unlike the Daiya and Tofutti cream cheese alternatives, which are highly artificial. This isn't to say I don't sometimes purchase and enjoy those other brands, but the Kite Hill is my top pick.
I don't purchase vegan yogurt all too often. I used to love nonfat Greek yogurt and haven't found a plant-based alternative that is truly up to par (although the Kite Hill Greek-style yogurt comes close). However, for regular yogurt, there are plenty of great options: Silk soy and So Delicious coconut yogurt are solid options, but my personal favorite is Forager Project cashewgurt. The flavor and texture are spot-on, and I love the simplicity of the ingredients list.
How they managed to make this dairy white cheddar taste so convincing is beyond me, but I'll take it! My mom, sister and I have gone through so many bags of Skinny Pop while watching chick flicks. It's addictive and doesn't taste like a lower-calorie option at all. It's available at most grocery stores. I usually buy it at Target.
By far my most-eaten meal of 2017! Usually I will prepare two packets of tofu at a time using this method and Trader Joe's Soyaki sauce. I'll cook a few cups of rice and have enough food prepped for a few days that week. Typically I'll buy frozen broccoli or green beans so that I can microwave or steam individual portions – I'm not a huge fan of reheated greens, so I rarely precook them while meal prepping.
This recipe will always have a special place in my heart, because my video review of these carrot lox went semi-viral in January and totally changed the YouTube game for me. Following that lucky break, I've spent the past year turning YouTube and blogging into my full-time job, and I couldn't be more grateful. All that aside, this is also a fantastic, must-try recipe for anyone who once loved bagels and smoked salmon. If I were throwing a brunch party, I would absolutely set up a station with bagel fixings, including fresh sliced cucumber, tomato and red onion, homemade cultured cashew cream cheese and a big batch of these lox.
I did a video review of this recipe a few months ago and enjoyed it so much that I ate it all within two days! Enough said, right? I have a more detailed blog post about this recipe here, but I highly recommend for anyone who loves creamy pasta dishes.
I love kombucha and this is my go-to brand. They have an insane flavor selection (my favorites are the Trilogy and Guava Goddess) and they're widely available, not only at health food stores but also at Safeways and the like.
These drinks are the nectar of the gods! My sister likens the texture of these to that of "melted ice cream," because they're so supremely creamy. They're not excessively coconutty as some coconut cream-based products are, and they're perfectly sweetened with coconut sugar and stevia. The Maca Mocha is actually coffee-free; its robust flavor comes from chicory and carob. The Maca Cold Brew is brewed from fair trade beans. They also offer an Ashwaganda Chai and Matcha Latte which are good, but these three flavors are my favorites by far. They're a little pricey, but as an occasional treat I think totally work it.
This is one of the few protein powders that digests well for me. It's entirely raw and each scoop nets 22g protein, 4g BCAAs and only 2g carbs. It's a little pricey, but I grab a few tubs every time it goes on sale on Sprouts. My favorite flavor is chocolate, but the vanilla and vanilla spiced chai taste great as well.
This raw protein is derived from yellow peas and hemp seeds. It contains 22g protein, 6g BCAAs, and zero artificial sweeteners or preservatives. It also contains digestive enzymes, so it's a great option if protein powder typically bloats you. As a salted caramel fanatic, I love the flavor and texture of this powder, but they also offer a raw cacao, vanilla, and blueberry acai flavor. Vivo Life is an up-and-coming UK-based brand whose roster of ambassadors includes YouTubers Derek Simnett and Jon Venus, among other awesome vegan athletes.
This book is a must-have for any vegan home cook wanting to make homemade staples such as butter, cheese, plant milk and seitan. There are also a number of innovative recipes for plant-based versions of originally non-vegan foods like ribs, easy mac and cheese, and omelettes. Miyoko's recipes are sure to inspire you to be more creative in the kitchen.
I rarely use recipes (I'm more of an experimental cook) but I'll often browse her blog for foodspiration. Her photography is perfection! I've loosely followed several of her recipes this year and my favorites are her tofu quiche, eggplant queso, and BBQ jackfruit. She also has a cookbook!
I don't watch much YouTube these days, since I usually don't have much free time and prefer not to be too influenced by other people's content, but Avant Garde Vegan (hosted by Gaz Oakley) is one of the few channels whose videos I watch religiously. It's a professionally-produced series and each episode is a work of art; it's essentially a Food Network show for YouTube! The recipes are creative and artfully made, and Gaz has such a gentle and pleasant energy. I'm absolutely planning to purchase his upcoming cookbook and review a few recipes for Sarah's Vegan Kitchen.
I've enjoyed so many amazing vegan meals in restaurants this past year. It was hard to narrow down my favorite, but I've chosen Plant Power Fast Food in San Diego. As their name suggests, they offer vegan versions of fast food classics, boasting an extensive burger menu, corn dog bites, chicken tenders, fries, milkshakes and root beer floats, to name just a few options. I've eaten there 4 times, and my favorite item by far is their Bic Zac: a plant-based recreation of the McDonald's Big Mac, but better! They also offer a chicken and waffle sandwich, a breakfast burrito and a sausage muffin with tofu "egg" on their breakfast menu. Everything I've had there has been phenomenal! It's also pretty inexpensive, especially compared to many other vegan restaurants in San Diego.


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Chair of International Economics
Prof. Dr. Volker Nitsch
Professor for International Economics
nitsch@vwl.tu-...
work +49 6151 16-57261
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To make an appointment, please contact Volker Nitsch.
Professor of Economics, Chair of International Economics, Department of Law and Economics, Darmstadt University of Technology, since 2009
Previous Positions
Head of Division (2007-2009), KOF Swiss Economic Institute, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Junior Professor of Economics (2003-2009), Department of Economics, Free University Berlin (on leave, 2007-2009)
Senior Economist (1995-2003), Bankgesellschaft Berlin
Dr. rer. pol. (equiv. Ph.D. in Economics, 2000), Humboldt University Berlin
Diplom-Volkswirt (equiv. Master in Economics, 1995), Free University Berlin
Research Affiliations and Memberships
Fellow (2012-), West Africa Institute
Advisor (2011-), Urbancontext Institute of Regional and Urban Research
Deputy Dean (2010-), Graduate School of Economics, Finance and Management
Research Professor (2009-), KOF Swiss Economic Institute, Department of Management, Technology, and Economics, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Research Fellow (2009-), CESifo Munich
Member of the Research Committee on Regional Theory and Policy (2008-), German Economic Association
Research Affiliate (2005-2008), CESifo Munich
Visiting Experience
Bank of Canada, International Department
Bank of Namibia, Research Department
Deutsche Bundesbank, Forschungszentrum
Deutsches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (DIW Berlin)
Freie Universität Bozen
Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Institute for Monetary Research
International Monetary Fund, Research Department
Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Economics Department
Trinity College Dublin, Institute for International Integration Studies
Universität Bonn, Zentrum für Europäische Integrationsforschung
Universität München, Center for Economic Studies
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Organized Financial Crime, 2014-17 (with various partners)
Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation, Changing Preferences as Determinants of Location Decisions of Households, 2010-2011 (with Gabriel Ahlfeldt and Nicolai Wendland)
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation), An Analysis of the Sustainability of the Spatial Urban Structure in Pre-World War II Berlin, 2010-2012 (with Gabriel Ahlfeldt and Nicolai Wendland)
European Commission, The Euro and Prices: Changeover-Related Inflation and Price Convergence in the Euro Area, 2007-2008 (with Ulrich Fritsche, Michael Graff, Michael Lamla, Sarah Lein, and Jan-Egbert Sturm)
Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation, On the Persistence of Border Barriers: Evidence from Intra-German Trade, 2006-2007 (with Nikolaus Wolf)
Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation, An Empirical Analysis of the Optimum Size and the Structure of Monetary Policy Decision-Making Bodies, 2005-2007 (with Helge Berger)
Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation, Border Barriers in International Trade, 2004-2006
Conference Organization
Economic Geography and International Trade, 2018, Düsseldorf (with Gabriel Felbermayr and Jens Südekum)
Economic Geography and International Trade, 2017, München (with Gabriel Felbermayr and Jens Südekum)
Disrupted Economic Relationships, 2016, Venedig (with Tibor Besedeš)
Economic Geography and International Trade, 2016, Frankfurt (with Gabriel Felbermayr and Jens Südekum)
Economic Geography and International Trade, 2013, Berlin (with Gabriel Felbermayr and Jens Südekum)
Economic Geography and International Trade, 2012, Duisburg (with Gabriel Felbermayr and Jens Südekum)
Measuring Economic Integration, 2011, München (with Nikolaus Wolf)
Selected papers published in a special issue of CESifo Economic Studies
The editorial introduction is available as a pdf file (opens in new tab)
Economic Geography and International Trade, 2010, Darmstadt (with Gabriel Felbermayr and Jens Südekum)
Ph.D. Supervision
Irina Andone, Exchange Rates, Exports, Inflation, and International Monetary Cooperation (Uppsala University, 2018), Opponent
Laura Lebastard, Three Essays on Currency Union and Trade (Université Paris-Sud, 2017), Rapporteur
Jan Weidner, The Organization and Structure of Central Banks (TU Darmstadt, 2017), First Supervisor
Yaqiong Cui, Essays in Empirical International Trade (GSEFM, 2016), First Evaluator
Johannes Rode, Renewable Energy Adoption in Germany: Drivers, Barriers and Implications (TU Darmstadt, 2014), First Supervisor
Kristoffer Möller, The Role of Amenities in the Location Decision of Households and Firms (TU Darmstadt, 2014), First Supervisor
Stephan Hitzschke, Urban Efficiency and Sectoral Structure: Empirical Results for German Cities (TU Darmstadt, 2014), Secondary Supervisor
Stefan Goldbach, The Impact of Finance on Trade and Determinants of Start-Up Innovations (TU Darmstadt, 2013), First Supervisor
Christoph Böhm, Risk-Adjusted Performance and Bank Governance Structures (TU Darmstadt, 2012), Secondary Supervisor
Cathérine Müller, An Econometric Analysis of Concerns about Terrorism (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and DIW Berlin, 2010), Secondary Supervisor
Sara Johansson, Knowledge, Product Differentiation and Trade (International Business School, Jönköping University, 2010), External Examiner
Carsten Elmar Roeth, Internationalisierungsstrategien für Logistikdienstleister: Eine ressourcen- und marktbasierte Untersuchung am Beispiel des ungarischen Marktes (TU Darmstadt, 2010), Secondary Supervisor
Robert Schönberger, Produktion folgt Logistik (TU Darmstadt, 2010), Secondary Supervisor
Nicolai Wendland, Spatial Transformation in Historical Perspective: Evidence from the Late 19th and Early 20th Century Berlin (TU Darmstadt, 2010), First Supervisor
Mark Vancauteren, Harmonization of Regulations and Trade in the Manufacturing Sector: Evidence for Europe (Institut de Recherches Économiques et Sociales, Université Catholique de Louvain, 2004), External Examiner
American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics, American Economic Review, Asian Development Review, Australian Economic Papers, BE Journal of Macroeconomics, Business History, Business & Society, Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, Canadian Journal of Economics, CESifo Economic Studies, Conflict Management and Peace Science, Contemporary Economic Policy, Defence and Peace Economics, ECB Working Paper Series, Economic Inquiry, Economic Journal, Economic Modelling, Economic Policy, Economic Systems, Economics Bulletin, Économie Internationale, Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, Empirical Economics, European Economic Review, European Journal of Political Economy, European Review of Economic History, Explorations in Economic History, Finanzarchiv/ Public Finance Analysis, Geography Compass, German Economic Review, Hague Journal of Diplomacy, International Economics and Economic Policy, International Finance, International Regional Science Review, Jahrbuch für Regionalwissenschaft, Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik, Journal of Applied Economics, Journal of Business Cycle Measurement and Analysis, Journal of Common Market Studies, Journal of Comparative Economics, Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Journal of Economic Geography, Journal of Economic Integration, Journal of Economic Studies, Journal of International Economics, Journal of International Money and Finance, Journal of International Trade and Economic Development, Journal of Regional Science, Nature Human Behaviour, Netnomics, Oxford Economic Papers, Public Choice, Region, Regional Studies, Review of Economics and Statistics, Review of International Economics, Review of International Organizations, Review of Regional Research, Review of Urban & Regional Development Studies, Review of World Economics/ Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv, Small Business Economics, Southern Economic Journal, Spatial Economic Analysis, The World Economy, Urban Studies
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Cold temperatures, but warm smiles at the 2019 Houston Women's March
On a chilly Saturday morning at around 8:30 a.m., marchers came bundled up with signs in hand, eager to be a part of the 2019 Houston Women's March. With some signs reading, "empowered women, empower women" and others saying, "keep families together," everyone had a powerful message to be said and a strong reason for their attendance.
Attendees started their march at the Buffalo Bayou Cistern and ended at Houston's City Hall where they were met with an enthusiastic rally.
There was a diversity of speakers; from recent U.S. Representative elect, Lizzie Fletcher to Rhonda Hart, mother of Kimberly Vaughan, a student killed in the 2018 Santa Fe school shooting. Throughout all the speeches, one common theme persevered – justice.
"March for Justice" was the theme of this year's march and for many, justice was their motivator for attending.
For Houston Women's March attendee, Codie Davis, justice for children was particularly important to her.
"We have so many things to overcome. I mean, more than anything protecting children is an important part. Dealing with guns, patrol of guns and just propelling women toward equality safely."
Standing alongside Codie was her friend, Shaheen Ansari, who marched for the "injustice in how women are treated."
Like Codie and Shaheen, a majority of attendees did not come alone but instead brought friends and families with them to support the cause.
One of those who brought her family was Aresha Davwa, a policy analyst at Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Aresha, a recent graduate of Southwestern University, is a third-time women's march attendee. Her first time attending a women's march was after the 2016 presidential inauguration of President Donald Trump.
"I remember feeling very disconnected and out of place and unwanted in my own country after the election, and attending the march really changed that for me. I felt like I had allies, like we would all fight for each other together. Since then I've returned to continue to support the cause for equality, justice, reproductive rights and just march in solidarity."
Another veteran women's march attendee was Rosine Hall, a retired environmental science professor. Rosine attended last year's women's march in Alabama, and kept the tradition alive since moving back to Houston.
A strong advocate for women's rights and environmental rights, Rosine expressed a mixture of humiliation and anger towards the current state of our country.
"You know, I'm unhappy about the government shutdown. I think that needs to be reopened… All the damage."
Rosine channeled her frustration as fuel for attending the march. And while the weather was unbearably cold, Rosine describes a very warm and friendly crowd of people that morning.
"People are smiling at each other, being real nice to each other. I thought it was great."
Codie, Shaheen, Aresha and Rosine represent the thousands of individuals who, all across the country, woke up early Saturday morning, collected their posters and took to the streets to march for justice.
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Q: Looking for executable-based test framework I've inherited an old program that works, but has pretty ugly source code. I need to make the code nicer without changing the functionality. This program takes an input file, performs all sorts of calculations and generates an output file.
The program is currently written in a C/C++ combination. At first I'm going to keep it a C++ program, but in the not-so-far future I'm going to convert it, or parts of it, to Python.
Naturally, the original developers haven't taken the time to create unit tests, or any other kind of test. Since I want to make sure my modifications haven't changed the program's behavior, I want to start by creating some tests. These will not be unit tests, but rather tests of the entire program.
I want each test to take one input file and a set of command line arguments, run the program and compare the output (which is the output file, stdout output and stderr output) to the expected output.
Since I need to support both C++ and Python, the test framework needs to be language agnostic - it should be able to run an executable, collect stdout and stderr and compare them, as well as another file, to the prerecorded outputs.
I couldn't find a test framework that can do that. Is there anything like that? I'd rather not develop one myself.

A: Well, off the top of my head, you could certainly run the executable with your desired inputs in python using subprocess or some similar module, parse the output and then use the unittest module to set expectations on what sort of output you're looking for.

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Academic journal article American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
The Pharmacy Student Population: Applications Received 2008-09, Degrees Conferred 2008-09, Fall 2009 Enrollments
By Taylor, Danielle A.; Patton, Jennifer M.
This report presents data that describe the 2008-09 pharmacy application pool, degrees conferred in 200809, and fall 2009 pharmacy program enrollments. Data for this report were requested from the one hundred and sixteen (116) U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) using five separate survey instruments.
There were previously two professional education programs at U.S. colleges and schools of pharmacy: one leading to a baccalaureate in pharmacy, and the other leading to the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. However, June 30, 2005 marked the official expiration of the ACPE standards to the baccalaureate in pharmacy (B.S. Pharmacy) degree programs in accordance with the transition to the doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree as the sole professional degree program in the U.S. Some colleges and schools of pharmacy conferred degrees in the B.S. Pharmacy program until 2004-05.
For the purpose of this report, students in doctor of pharmacy programs are categorized under Pharm.D.I when the program leads to a doctor of pharmacy degree conferred as the first professional degree. Students who have already received a baccalaureate in pharmacy and are enrolled in a doctor of pharmacy degree program are categorized under Pharm.D.2.
The following definitions refer to the race/ethnicity groups as used in this report. White, black or African American, and Hispanic or Latino refer to students of the respective race/ethnicity who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories. The Asian, native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander group includes students who are Chinese, Filipino, Hawaiian, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Asian Indian, Guamanian, Samoan, or Pacific Islanders who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories. The American Indian or Alaska native classification includes Native Americans, Eskimos, and Aleuts who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories. Students listed under Other are those who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories, but for whom race/ ethnicity is unknown. Included in Foreign are all students who are foreign, nonpermanent residents of the U.S., regardless of race/ethnicity.
2008-09 APPLICATION POOL
The 2008-09 Application Pool Survey was conducted online in October 2009, with an announcement and request for participation sent to the dean at each of the 116 colleges and schools of pharmacy in the U.S. recognized by ACPE. After follow-up correspondence and telephone calls, one hundred and sixteen (116) colleges and schools (100.0 percent) submitted the requested information. The Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) provided application data for the 59 full-participating colleges and schools of pharmacy. Included in the application pool are students who applied for admission and submitted all required application materials between September 2008 and August 2009 for the entering class of fall 2009. Numbers reported represent the number of applications, not applicants, and may represent multiple applications submitted by individual applicants.
During the period September 2008 through August 2009, the 116 reporting institutions received 108,396 applications for admission. The Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina merged to become the South Carolina College of Pharmacy and only accepted applications to the South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Therefore, 114 of the 116 reporting institutions received applications. When compared with entering class enrollment data for fall 2009 at these institutions, the resultant ratio was 8.1 applications received for every one entering student enrolled. The corresponding data for the 109 colleges and schools reporting for the same period in 2007-08 were 103,747 applications received; 8. …
Publication: American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
Volume/issue: Vol. 74, No. 10
Taylor, Danielle A.
Patton, Jennifer M.
Pharmacology--Educational aspects
Medical students--Distribution
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Set for record-breaking border trade this Easter
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Charlottensbergs Shoppingcenter.Sweden.Photo: Norway Today Media
Posted By: Victoria Garza 15. April 2019
Cross-border shopping during Easter is set to be a record-breaking year. This worries the industry organization Virke Handel.
"We do not like to say that, but it seems that the border trade this year will be at an 'all time high'," says Director of Virke Handel, Harald Andersen to TV 2.
He believes, that it may be because Easter is late this year.
"Many may choose to be less on the mountain than they would otherwise be and we have seen that the Swedish store market are advertising intensively in Norwegian media and on posters in city areas," he says.
2018 was a record year for the border trade and Andersen expects it to be a new record in 2019.
He believes the tax differences between Norway and Sweden have much of the blame, despite the fact that the sugar tax was changed in the revised national budget.
"It is still at a level that is very, very high, which means, among other things, that the sum of taxes on some type of beverages in Norway is higher than the retail price of similar beverages in Sweden," says Andersen.
Also store manager Ole Jørgen Lind at the Nordbysenter in Strömstad in Sweden is expecting a record in Easter. He expects many millions in sales.
"It's still too early to speculate for Easter, but it is so well arranged. Many got paid their salaries on Friday this coming week, Easter is late, it's a good exchange rate, we have nice opening hours and not in the least a very good assortment, so we think it will be a record setting sales this year," he says.
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These six women prove that exceptional style is achievable no matter what you do, whether that be report live on the daily news, perform high-risk surgery or shuttle your kids back and forth to soccer practice. Their tastes vary from bohemian to classic to edgy, but each one carries with her a similar accessory that is even more noteworthy than the clothes: confidence.
white jeans, a chambray button-down and Tory Burch Reva flats.
Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik pointed-toe, covered pumps.
Barney's New York, Nordstrom, J.Crew and Lululemon.
Jimmy Choo, Gianvito Rossi, J.Crew and BCBG MAXAZRIA dresses, and Lilly Pulitzer in the summer.
that it fits me perfectly. I get most of my clothes altered so everything I wear is flattering to my body shape.
I think full-body jumpsuits are overrated. I haven't found one yet that is flattering to my body shape.
a cute Nike golf skirt, a round of golf and brunch. We call it Nine & Dine.
The Dime, lately, because they have the best Moscow Mule in the Valley.
golf, Barre3 and Game of Thrones. I get most of my style inspiration from: fashion bloggers (Arielle Noa Charnas from "Something Navy" and Julie Sarinana from "sincerelyjules" are two of my favorites).
a denim shirt paired with colored jeans, a skirt or leggings. It goes with everything!
LOFT, J.Crew and Kate Spade.
my XOXO gold tweed leather jacket.
Pinterest, and I follow LIKEtoKNOW.it on Instagram.
that it is Pinterest-worthy or #outfitgoals.
I think Birkenstock sandals are overrated.
yoga pants, coffee and HGTV.
Melt and Torre at the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley.
Poshmark, Game of Thrones, Snapchat and Kayla Itsines' BBG.
ripped Lucky jeans, a graphic tee and a black blazer with heels.
an all black outfit and my Christian Louboutin shoes.
classic with an edgy flair.
Refinery29, Elle Magazine and Courtney Kerr (KERRently blog).
that it is stylish and trendy.
I think the all-over contoured face (Kim K.) is overrated.
family time with my husband and dogs, and my favorite graphic sweatshirt.
hair, makeup and fashion on Instagram, The Bachelorette and my two dogs.
tight, fitted boot-cut jeans, heeled boots and a great handbag.
fringe. I can't function without fringe!
my Ted Baker royal blue mohawk clutch handbag.
my BF and personal stylist, Lisa Shoenberger.
asking where you can get it.
I think dresses with cutouts are overrated.
a comfortable cashmere sweater, Pinot Grigio and my dogs, Kevin and Dixie.
working out, and shopping, of course!
kinny jeans, stilettos and confidence.
Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Tahari.
my work dresses and evening gowns!
it depends! I find as much style inspiration from friends and family as I do celebrities and magazines.
I believe clothing should enhance what's within. The real compliment is when someone sees YOU before your outfit.
I think nothing is overrated. Fashion is fun! No regrets!
no makeup, yoga pants and friends/family time.
a sleeveless dress, a sweater or jacket and a scarf.
a mix of solid-colored clothing and an armful of bracelets.
Banana Republic, Boden, Athleta and L.L. Bean.
my grandmother's vintage, black cashmere coat from Hess's.
a combination of media and observing style everywhere I go.
I appreciate any compliment because it typically leads to dialogue and smiles.
I think sun hats are overrated.
biking with my fiancé, wearing athletic attire and having dinner with our family.
Curious Goods at the Bake Oven Inn.
SUP (stand up paddle boarding). On weekends, I teach SUP through L.L. Bean's Outdoor Discovery Schools at Lake Nockamixon.


Earlier this year the American ruling class proudly announced the end to the post-September 11 recession it had only recently acknowledged. Very reluctantly, faced with worsening economic statistics, the US bourgeoisie admitted its economy had in fact been in recession since March of 2001. Nevertheless, soon after this sombre admission, the American bourgeoisie precipitously declared the end to the 'shortest recession in American history' and announced the beginnings of an economic recovery. Since then, we have seen corporate bankruptcies (including the continuing circus surrounding Enron, which, at the time, was the largest bankruptcy in US history), spiralling redundancies and stock market turbulence which clearly give the lie to health of the US 'model'.
The impact has already spread through the stock markets of the world. This profound acceleration of the economic crisis of capitalism clearly stems directly from the very heart of the capitalist system, not from the peripheries. Previously the ruling class could say that different aspects of the crisis were expressions of the immaturity of the 'tiger' economies, of the difficulties of Russia adapting to 'market forces'. Japan and other 'unenlightened' countries were admonished for their supposedly unique lack of 'correct' banking practices (i.e. correct accounting).
The continuing trouble on Wall Street, layoffs that never seem to stop and the American economy's faltering international competitiveness has made all the pronouncements about the advantages of the 'American way' of managing capitalism sound ever more hollow and ridiculous. The WorldCom debacle was the final straw: the American bourgeoisie has had to admit that it may have been too hasty in concluding that the recession was in fact over. As for the boasts about the 'American model', there is embarrassed silence.
Furthermore, the damage inflicted by the scandal at WorldCom has precipitated a major crisis of confidence in Wall Street which has spread immediately to the other key international stock markets � London and Tokyo. The stock market index in London has fallen to a level lower than when Labour first took office, destroying billions of pounds worth of 'value'. Although this value wiped off shares all around the world is 'only' paper value, it nonetheless has real effects both on the wider capitalist economy, and even directly on workers since it adds enormously to the problem of the funding of pensions schemes (in the next issue we will deal with this attack in more detail) and insurance policies.
The impact of the Enron and WorldCom accounting scandals on the bourgeoisie is not because the capitalists who speculate on these markets are morally outraged by the massive fraud carried out by WorldCom, rather, they are horrified by the prospect of yet more WorldComs, and even pillars of the 'old economy' such as IBM, declaring accountancy errors and exposing the cracks in the edifice of capitalism - an edifice that is held up by a mountainous scaffolding of debt. If new proposals being discussed in Europe for making accountancy practices more 'transparent' � i.e. proposals to reduce the amount of actual lying involved in the production of company accounts � were to be adopted, then billions more dollars would be wiped off the value of US companies in particular, because of their very widespread use of the financial technique of stock options.
This is not an expression of a merely contingent situation for capitalism, which can simply be overcome by belatedly instituting a new policy of 'honesty' in company reporting. The whole period of rapid 'growth' in the world economy � especially the US economy � during the nineties has, as the ICC has consistently pointed out, been built on sand. The implosion of the technology bubble was the first direct, open, confirmation of this. The present loss of confidence amongst the bourgeoisie in their own capital markets simply underlines the incredibly shallow, tenuous nature of all this supposed 'growth'.
WorldCom, the second largest telecommunications provider in the US with extensive foreign operations, demonstrates - even more dramatically than Enron - the fragility of the current state of the capitalist economy. Recent revelations have shown that since January 2001, WorldCom has systematically hidden more than $3.8 billion in expenditures by classifying normal operating expenses as 'capital expenditures'. This has allowed the company to spread these costs out over a number years and thus give the impression of making a healthy profit, while in reality it is currently saturated with more than $30 billion in debt. From a high, three years ago, of $64.50 per share, WorldCom stock now sells for less than a dollar. Should WorldCom file for bankruptcy protection, a move a number of analysts see as likely, it would surpass Enron as the largest bankruptcy in American history. As a result of this fiasco, workers have seen their retirement stock portfolios hammered as they are revealed for what they really are: worthless pieces of paper laying claim to fictitious wealth that never really existed.
In these circumstances, how can the bourgeoisie have confidence in the reporting of any of its companies? Lacking this confidence, how does the capitalist know what he is investing in when he hands over his money for shares? In the casino economy, as the ICC has dubbed it, money chases money, with 'profits' fuelled by endless speculation. While this underlying reality will not change, the Enron revelations followed so soon by the WorldCom affair, shows even the most hardened 'bull market' investor that the reality is simply a pack of cards, waiting to fall. And the bourgeoisie do not invest in order to lose their money.
At the time of the Enron revelations, the American bourgeoisie smoothly tried to play off the disaster as the workings of a few corrupt executives and hyped the need for closer government regulation of corporations. This time around the bourgeoisie has once again tried to play the 'few corrupt businessmen' card, promising criminal prosecution of those responsible. Nevertheless, what this 'scandal' really reveals is not the rapacious appetite of a few unscrupulous corporate bigwigs, but the utter rot of the capitalist economy after thirty years of open crisis, an economy in which the illusion of health has only been maintained through shrewd accounting manipulations, worthless speculation and ever growing oceans of debt. Already, the WorldCom revelations have been followed by accusations of accounting irregularities at Xerox that overstated company revenue by $6.4 billion. Thus, one of the supposed mainstays of the United States' post-Second World War economic prosperity finds itself in deep trouble. In the coming period there will undoubtedly be more such 'scandals' as the crisis strains the ruling class's ability to cover up the deepening crisis eating at its very heart.
As capitalism's crisis intensifies and the working class is faced with accelerating attacks on its working and living conditions (WorldCom already plans to slash a fifth of its workforce, with more layoffs expected), workers must not be taken in by the bourgeoisie's 'anti-corruption' propaganda. All this propaganda emanates from the capitalist state, which tries to give the impression that if it intervenes in the situation then the turmoil in the markets will be smoothed over. As even some capitalist commentators have observed, the state, far from being the least disposed to engage in the manipulation of figures, is at the leading edge of this practice � for instance the constant 'redefinition' of the unemployment figures in all countries. In Britain Labour has continued with this process in the same line as the Tories did. The US state tried to mask the reality of the current open recession until it could no longer avoid it. And, in all countries, the state is the biggest liar and manipulator of all.
Although the state must and will intervene in the situation because it is the final bastion of the bourgeoisie and responsible for keeping the economic crisis under some kind of control, in the final analysis, the bourgeoisie cannot stop the crisis, only slow it down. The present emergence of the crisis in an open way is the best evidence of this. It is this kind of open expression of the crisis at the heart of its system that the bourgeoisie has been struggling to avoid for the last ten years, even though it is fundamentally aware that conjuring tricks cannot work for ever. The key reason for this is that the bourgeoisie is aware of the impact this can have on the working class. The economic crisis � along with war � is a key factor in the long term potential for the development of working class consciousness, because it reveals the bankruptcy of the entire capitalist system.


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Most of the arrows will face directly to the person who is being taught or who is using the paper. People of all the ages are very much excited when they hear that they can be able to make some origami objects and to some extent even flowers which are very beautiful and can be used for a long time without fearing that they will wither. These projects will also enhance one's creativity, and it is a project that people can engage in without minding the age since they are beautiful things that are created and it is a hobby. One of the most significant set back to origami is that people keep on inventing through their creativity and hence it is not fixed to some set rules that should be followed every time.
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