How do you become the preferred transit-oriented destination in the New York Metropolitan area? New Rochelle is currently looking for the answer by inviting developers to invest and partner with the City on potential TOD projects. The City recently published two documents: a Transit-Oriented Development Smart Growth Study, initiated by the New York and Connecticut Sustainable Communities Consortium, and a Request for Qualifications: Master Developer for Transit-Oriented & Downtown Development Clusters, based upon the study's research. The City hopes to create "an active, mixed-use district with convenient, safe, and pleasant access" to the New Rochelle Transportation Center.
Both documents seek to implement the 2011 TOD recommendations established by New Rochelle in GreeNR, the City's sustainability plan that will direct the City's development over the next 20 years. The main goal of GreeNR is to "site at least 95% of new housing units within walking distance of mass transit, including at least 65% of new housing units within a ½ mile of the New Rochelle Transit Center." This commitment requires strong infrastructure investment to better connect mass transit with neighborhoods, instead of creating islands of transit a large distance away from housing. In addition, GreeNR recommends several other goals such as increasing sidewalks and bike parking spots, as well as reducing travel time on busy streets. All of these transportation recommendations are centered on making New Rochelle a more livable, pedestrian-friendly, and sustainable city with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
The City itself boasts numerous benefits that make New Rochelle's downtown area an attractive destination for TOD development. At the heart of its downtown lies the multi-modal New Rochelle Transit Center, the busiest Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line Station in Westchester County with over 4,000 riders daily and Amtrak service. The Transit Center lies 30 minutes from Grand Central Station in Manhattan and 40 minutes from Stamford, CT. It is also fortunate to be nestled between three colleges (Iona, Monroe, and the College of New Rochelle). In only a few years, the planned expansion of Metro-North's New Haven line will also connect the City directly to Penn Central Station on Manhattan's West Side.
New Rochelle's TOD Smart Growth study builds off of these transportation and municipal asserts by identifying significant development opportunities in the areas surrounding the City's Transportation Center. The report not only identifies these areas but also proposes development type and densities for consideration. Much of the development is focused on mixed-use with an emphasis on commercial development (including office and retail). For example, the study recommends that much of the proposed development area be rezoned to Downtown Business, with an allowable building height of six floors and FAR of 2.0, which would encourage a mix of retail, housing, and office development. This change would help encourage pedestrian usage of streets and improve streetscapes – one of the goals of the GreeNR sustainability plans.
As part of the study, the City engaged in a significant public outreach effort with multiple public forums held during the summer and fall of 2012. These efforts targeted hard to reach populations such as minorities or the poor. Topics discussed included specific neighborhood concerns with urban design and preservation, economic development, mobility and infrastructure, open space, and land use. Through this effort, the City was able to address any neighborhood disapproval towards redevelopment and attract the mainly Hispanic population living in the neighborhood surrounding the Transit Center. This process generated more public support for potential TOD projects.
The TOD study's findings stress that numerous structural improvements are needed in New Rochelle to feasibly accomplish GreeNR's sustainable transportation goals. These improvements include zoning code updates to some areas, as the existing code (with height restrictions of two to three stories and allowable auto-oriented uses) is inconsistent with the densities and heights required in a TOD district. In addition, parcel consolidation needs to be considered to create parcels of sufficient size, as well as better pedestrian and bicycle connections in the half-mile radius surrounding the Transit Center. On a more optimistic note, the study does compliment the growing commercial real estate market in New Rochelle, as well as opportunities for expanded and improved transportation options with Metro-North and Amtrak, and housing redevelopment in the surrounding Transit Area.
The study ends with recommendations for the future, as well as next steps for New Rochelle on its journey towards becoming a sustainable, TOD-friendly city. These recommendations include updating the zoning regulations to better facilitate TOD development, as well as encouraging new parking regulations and programs such as a reduction in parking ratios for office use, car-sharing, shared parking, and bicycle parking. Finally, the study recommends that New Rochelle create a Master Plan Development Process in which the City prioritizes sub-districts for potential TOD development. By creating this document, New Rochelle will simultaneously update its comprehensive plan while planning for business and residential restructuring.
New Rochelle's newly released Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") steps in where the TOD Smart Growth study leaves off. The RFQ splits potential development sites into two clusters based upon the sub-district recommendations from the TOD study. The City believes these two clusters – the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Cluster and the Downtown Cluster – will better advance the goals of GreeNR by allowing for the flexible distribution of uses across multiple areas in New Rochelle needed for TOD development. Both clusters are further divided into subareas: The TOD Cluster into three zones and the Downtown Cluster into four. Each cluster is composed of mostly public owned land, but there are also numerous private included that, if redeveloped, will help advance the City's TOD goal.
Through the RFQ, the City seeks to integrate mixed-income and energy efficiency by providing a range of housing choices, open space, and street design accommodating multi-modal users. To do so, the City of New Rochelle invites developers to provide proposals for one or both of the clusters. The City expects each developer to be fully committed to their sustainability visions, sensitive to public impact, and prepared to seek community input to foster support, as well as have a desire and the ability to move quickly with the project. Developers must include the following specific elements in their plans where appropriate: workforce housing; green design (as per GreeNR); parking; equal opportunity hiring; project labor agreements; master developer escrow agreements; historic preservation (including the Public Library); public outreach; architectural design review; and need for any applicable environmental studies (e.g. as per SEQRA and NEPA). Developers should also not let current zoning hinder their proposals, as the City is committed to implementing any changes needed to execute the chosen plans. New Rochelle also envisions partnerships with groups like the Public Library, Montefiore Medical Center, and Metro-North; many of these would need to be further negotiated by the developer. These partnerships are integral for successful implementation of the New Rochelle TOD program.
According to New Rochelle, the "process of creating a vibrant and culturally rich experience in [their] urban core must include a transit-oriented focus." While it will be no easy feat for the City to achieve its sustainability goals, engaging developers to design and construct the TOD clusters is a momentous leap forward ensuring New Rochelle's position as one of the preferred cities to live in the New York Metropolitan area.


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International Ultraviolet Explorer
IUE firsts
The International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite (IUE) was a joint project of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Planetary Plasma and Atmospheric Research Center (PPARC) in the United Kingdom. NASA provided the spacecraft, telescope, spectrographs, and one ground observatory facility. ESA created the solar panels for powering the craft in orbit, and the second ground observatory site. The PPARC provided the four spectrographic detectors. In addition to controlling the satellite, the ground sites acted as typical astronomical observatories, except that instead of using telescopes at their locations, their direct participation was by a link to a telescope orbiting far out in space. IUE was the longest lasting and most productive orbiting astronomical observatory up to its time. It was also the first orbiting ultraviolet observatory available to general users, and the first orbiting astronomical observatory in high Earth orbit. Because ultraviolet light from space is largely absorbed by our atmosphere, observations by IUE provided a whole new range of information not readily available from the ground. Only a small number of high-altitude observatories on Earth can be used with limited effectiveness for ultraviolet studies.
IUE was launched into geosynchronous orbit on January 26, 1978 and remained there until 1996. During these nearly 19 years of operation, it sent to Earth 104,470 images of 9,600 astronomical objects, ranging from comets in the inner solar system to quasars at the edge of the known universe. IUE was the first scientific satellite that allowed "visiting" astronomers to make real-time observations of ultraviolet spectra with a response time of less than one hour. This provided great flexibility in scheduling observation targets for the satellite. In conjunction with the IUE, simultaneous ground-based observations were performed in wavelengths other than ultraviolet in order to provide measurements of the same objects over a wide range of the electromagnetic spectrum. This provided astrophysicists with a new "multi-wavelength" method of looking at objects. The end result was a vast archive of new and more complete information than ever before made available to the scientific community worldwide.
IUE greatly surpassed its expected lifetime and the original science goals set for the mission. These included:
Obtaining high-resolution spectra of stars of all types in order to determine their physical characteristics. The IUE extended the range of observations available from ground-based observatories into the ultraviolet region.
Studying streams of gas in and around binary star systems, which are difficult to observe from the ground or with standard optical telescopes even from space.
Observing faint stars, galaxies, and quasars at low resolution, and comparing these spectra to high-resolution spectra of the same objects.
Obtaining ultraviolet spectra of planets and comets, again extending our knowledge by looking at them in new ways. Such spectra help determine the composition of the atmospheres of planets and gas content of comets.
Making repeated observations of objects with spectra that change over time in order to reveal new information about them. The long duration of IUE allowed several long-term studies to be performed on objects in areas never before possible.
Studying the changes of observed starlight passing through interstellar dust and gas. This can reveal how much and what type of gas and dust exists between Earth and the objects from which the light originated.
IUE contributed to a number of studies and made discoveries that might not have been possible without the long-term availability of a successfully working satellite. One was the discovery of short-term variations in the auroras in the atmosphere of Jupiter (which were initially discovered by IUE). Since auroras are caused by the interaction between the upper atmosphere of a planet and particles radiated from the sun, and the emission of these particles increases as the sun becomes more active, the long life of IUE allowed unique studies associating Jovian aurora activity with the solar sunspot cycle. IUE was the first instrument to provide a systematic study of the distribution of different species of comets in space. The long life of IUE also enabled the monitoring of variations in the occurrence of different types of comets, the discovery of new material within them, and the classification of comets into groups as a function of age. The behavior and distribution of stellar particle radiation (stellar winds) is now beginning to become more clear, and there is hope of understanding the underlying mechanisms driving the stellar winds because of the observations performed with IUE. IUE spectra combined with optical observations have allowed distances to the Magellanic Clouds, the closest galaxies to the Milky Way, to be determined. Many other studies within and outside our galaxy were also conducted adding significant data to the science of astrophysics. Volumes have already been published on these and many other topics. With the importance of the IUE observations and the concurrent development of the Internet while the data was being received and analyzed, the IUE data archive has become the most heavily used astronomical archive in existence.
Possible future needs were identified during and after the IUE mission, which brought about the concept of creating a World Space Observatory that could provide flexible access to space-based observatories and observation times for astrophysicists world-wide. A working group was formed to further study the associated problems and opportunities.
With all its success, IUE had a few serious problems during its very long mission. All of these came from the fact that five of the six gyroscopes in its attitude control system failed over the years. After the fourth one failed in 1985, IUE continued operations because of the use of its fine sun sensor as a substitute to controlling the attitude of the spacecraft. Even when another gyro was lost in the final year, IUE could still be stabilized in 3-axes, with only one remaining gyroscope, by adding star tracker measurements to other guidance parameters. Until October 1995, IUE was in continuous operation, controlled 16 hours a day from the Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and eight hours from ESA's Villafranca Satellite Tracking Station (VILSPA) west of Madrid, Spain. After that, ESA took on the role of redesigning control schemes to make it feasible to cover the science operations fully controlled from VILSPA. But then, only 16 hours were used for scientific operations, with eight hours used for spacecraft housekeeping. IUE remained operational until its attitude control fuel was deliberately released into space, its batteries drained and its transmitter turned off on September 30, 1996.
Pasachoff, Jay M. Contemporary Astronomy. Saunders College Publishing, 1989.
Starchild Project Team. IUE Home Page. [cited 2003]. <http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/space_level2/iue.html>
Clint Hatchett
Geosynchronous orbit
—When placed in orbit at an altitude of 22,241 mi (35,786 km) above the surface of Earth, a satellite orbits the earth once each day. This means it remains stationary over a specific location on Earth and is said to be synchronized with Earth. Communications satellites can be found in geosynchronous (also called geo-stationary) orbit above the equator.
—A device similar to a top, which maintains rotation about an axis while maintaining a constant orientation of that axis in space. The child's toy gyroscope is a very simple version of the gyros used to provide a frame of reference for guidance and attitude control systems in spacecraft.
High Earth orbit
—The region around Earth above 500 mi (380 km) from the surface. This is where the communications and many other satellites are found. The Space Shuttle orbits Earth in low Earth orbit, about 300 mi (460 km) above the surface of Earth.
Magellanic Clouds
—Two small irregular galaxies that are relatively close to our own. They can be seen in the sky from low northern and all southern latitudes as small fuzzy patches of light.
—A display of the intensity of radiation versus wavelength.
International Space Station - History And Structure, Science, Controversy
International Ultraviolet Explorer - Iue Firsts
Science EncyclopediaScience & Philosophy: Incomplete dominance to Intuitionism

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Declining National Rates Of HIV-Related Deaths And Illnesses Due To Combination Antiretroviral Therapy With Protease Inhibitors
CHICAGO --- HIV-associated deaths and illnesses recently were reported to be on the decline. This was presumed to be due to improved care, including the availability of new and more potent antiviral drugs and widespread use of viral load testing to better gauge the effectiveness of these therapies. However, precise information as to the extent to which antiviral medication in general, and type of antiviral combination regimens specifically, may have contributed to the observed decrease has been unclear.
An article published in the March 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine shows that aggressive combination antiretroviral therapy -- specifically including protease inhibitors -- dramatically reduces death rates and opportunistic infections in HIV-infected patients.
The nationwide study described in the article found that the number HIV-related deaths decreased from almost 30 per 100 person-years in 1994 to about 9 per 100 person-years by mid-1997. At around the same time, prescription rates of combination antiretroviral therapy increased from 25 percent of patients seen in 1994 to 94 percent by June 1997, with dramatic increases noted in prescription of combination regimens including protease inhibitors from 2 percent in mid-1995 to 82 percent by June 1997.
Similarly, incidence of three major opportunistic infections, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, Mycobacterium avium complex and cytomegalovirus retinitis, declined from 22 cases per 100 person-years overall in 1994 to 3.7 cases for 100 person years by mid-1997.
"Changing patterns of antiretroviral treatment have reduced the morbidity and mortality of HIV-infected patients," said infectious disease specialist Frank J. Palella, M.D., of Northwestern University Medical School.
"Specifically, combination antiretroviral therapy accounted for the largest proportion of such reductions," he said.
Contact: Elizabeth Crown
e-crown@nwu.edu
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5. National Academies news: Academy honors 17 for major contributions to science
6. National Academies advisory: Report assesses health implications of perchlorate exposure
7. National Academies Advisory: Jan. 11 public briefing on perchlorate in drinking water
8. National Academies news: Gulf War and Health
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10. Six new Roybal Centers for Applied Gerontology established by National Institute on Aging
11. UGA professor receives $3 million grant from National Cancer Institute for breast cancer research


Heffalump is described as "an opaque lavender purple"
Silver on top of Heffalump reminds me of what happens with silver on top of Vetrofond Seashell Swirl. The silver turns greyish but with pink and blue blushes to it that are quite attractive if you reduce and encase it. If you don't reduce and encase it, it sits on top of the bead like a brownish crust, fuming the Heffalump yellow around itself." Read more at Melanie's blog.
Melanie uses Heffalump frit in her blend "Bozzy Boop." See more of her 104 compatible FrittyBits blends.
"I decided that the Heffalump and periwinkle were a bit too similar for my tastes. Heffalump colour-shifts from pale pink to lavender blue, and periwinkle is bluey-purple – on top of dark transparent turquoise they both look purplish. On the tubular bead, it has periwinkle on the end and Heffalump just past halfway down and they look almost the same." Read more at Heather's blog.
Heffalump with 99% fine silver wire. See more at Darlene's blog.
"I use Heffalump with Beadgoodies Mystic frit for Beads of Courage hearts and it is a lovely combination."
"Overall - a pretty colour, a soft, pale purple but those who make beads for sale online will curse it - as getting a good picture of it will be a challenge." Read more at DragonJools blog.
"Raku and Lilac Red custom mixed frit speckles on a base of CiM's Heffalump, an opaque lavender purple." Read more at Darlene's blog.
"Heffalump, CiM's lavender opaque glass, replaced my usual Effetre Pale Lavender. Heffalump is more vivid and has less of a tendency to fade than PL, and just glows under lights." Read more at Kandice's color blog.
"Heffalump matches Swarovski Matte Amethyst crystals."
"The nice thing about Heffalump is that it doesn't burn out like the Effetre 221 Pale Lavender tends to - it's a bit darker and more dense." Read more at Kandice's color blog.


In its third year, the 2014 Forbes India Celebrity 100 list found a new leader. Shah Rukh Khan, who was a clear No. 1 in the previous two editions, has dropped to the third rung. He has been replaced at the top by Salman Khan. Check out the full list here.
Diandra or Deepshikha – Who Will be The Wild Card Entry in Bigg Boss 8?


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Woman found stabbed in south Philly home
PHILADELPHIA – Police say a woman was found stabbed to death in a south Philadelphia home.
A police spokeswoman says officers were called to the home in the Point Breeze neighborhood shortly after 9 p.m. Friday.
They found the woman with multiple stab wounds, and she was pronounced dead at the scene minutes later. Her name has not been released.
The Philadelphia Inquirer says the 21-year-old son of the 44-year-old victim reported finding her body.
Investigators said the motive for the slaying is unknown and no suspects have been arrested.


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Title: Reye's Syndrome
Subject: Salicylic acid, Exanthema subitum, Bianca Montgomery, MMRV vaccine, Marybeth Tinning, Sodium salicylate, 2009 flu pandemic
Classification and external resources
Reye's syndrome is a potentially fatal disease that has numerous detrimental effects to many organs, especially the brain and liver, as well as causing a lower than usual level of blood sugar (hypoglycemia).[1] The classic features are a rash, vomiting, and liver damage. The exact cause is unknown and, while it has been associated with aspirin consumption by children with viral illness, it also occurs in the absence of aspirin use.
The disease causes fatty liver with minimal inflammation and severe encephalopathy (with swelling of the brain). The liver may become slightly enlarged and firm, and there is a change in the appearance of the kidneys. Jaundice is not usually present.[2]
Early diagnosis is vital; although most children recover with supportive therapy, it may lead to severe brain injury and death.
1 Signs and symptoms
2.1 Aspirin
3 Prognosis
Reye's syndrome progresses through five stages:[3][4][5]
Stage I
Rash on palms of hands and feet
Persistent, heavy vomiting that is not relieved by not eating
Generalized lethargy
Stage II
Stupor caused by encephalitis
Fatty liver (found by biopsy)
Hyperactive reflexes
Continuation of Stage I and II symptoms
Possible coma
Possible cerebral edema
Rarely, respiratory arrest
Stage IV
Deepening coma
Dilated pupils with minimal response to light
Minimal but still present hepatic dysfunction
Stage V
Very rapid onset following stage IV
Deep coma
Multiple organ failure[6]
Flaccidity
Hyperammonemia (above 300 mg/dL of blood)
The precise mechanism by which Reye's syndrome occurs is unknown. This serious condition is described as a "syndrome" rather than a disease as the clinical features that physicians use to diagnose it are quite broad.
Epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between aspirin taken for viral illnesses and the development of Reye's syndrome.[7] But no animal model of Reye's syndrome has been developed in which aspirin causes the condition.[8] One small study presented findings that acetaminophen (paracetamol), which was first marketed in the United States in 1953,[9] is a greater risk,[10] but this claim is disputed.[11]
The serious symptoms of Reye's syndrome appear to result from damage to cellular mitochondria,[12] at least in the liver, and there are a number of ways that aspirin could cause or exacerbate mitochondrial damage. A potential increased risk of developing Reye's syndrome is one of the main reasons that aspirin has not been recommended for use in children and teenagers, the age group for which the risk of lasting serious effects is highest. No research has found a definitive cause of Reye's syndrome, and association with aspirin has only been shown through epidemiological studies. The diagnosis of "Reye's Syndrome" greatly decreased in the 1980s, when genetic testing for inborn errors of metabolism was becoming available in developed countries.[8] A retrospective study of 49 survivors of cases diagnosed as "Reye's Syndrome" showed that the majority of the surviving patients had various metabolic disorders.[13]
In some countries, oral mouthcare product Bonjela (not the form specifically designed for teething) has labeling cautioning against its use in children, given its salicylate content. There have been no cases of Reye's secondary to its use, and the measure is a precaution.[14] Other medications containing salicylates are often similarly labeled as a precaution.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Surgeon General, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommend that aspirin and combination products containing aspirin not be given to children under 19 years of age during episodes of fever-causing illnesses. Hence, in the United States, it is advised that the opinion of a doctor or pharmacist should be obtained before anyone under 19 years of age is given any medication containing aspirin (also known on some medicine labels as acetylsalicylate, salicylate, acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, or salicylic acid).
Current advice in the United Kingdom by the Committee on Safety of Medicines is that aspirin should not be given to those under the age of 16 years, unless specifically indicated in Kawasaki disease or in the prevention of blood clot formation.[15]
Documented cases of Reye's syndrome in adults are rare. The recovery of adults with the syndrome is generally complete, with liver and brain function returning to normal within two weeks of onset. In children, however, mild to severe permanent brain damage is possible, especially in infants. Over thirty percent of the cases reported in the United States from 1981 through 1997 resulted in fatality.
Causes for similar symptoms include
Various inborn metabolic disorders
Drug overdose or poisoning
Hepatic failure due to other causes
Reye's syndrome occurs almost exclusively in children. While a few adult cases have been reported over the years, these cases do not typically show permanent neural or liver damage. Unlike in the UK, the surveillance for Reye's syndrome in the US is focused on patients under 18 years of age.
In 1980, after CDC began cautioning physicians and parents about the association between Reye's syndrome and the use of salicylates in children with chickenpox or viruslike illnesses, the incidence of Reye's syndrome in the United States began to decline. However, the decline began prior to the FDA's issue of warning labels on aspirin in 1986.[8] In the United States between 1980 and 1997, the number of reported cases of Reye's syndrome decreased from 555 cases in 1980 to about 2 cases per year since 1994. During this time period 93% of reported cases for which racial data were available occurred in whites and the median age was six years. In 93% of cases a viral illness had occurred in the preceding three-week period. For the period 1991-1994, the annual rate of hospitalizations due to Reye's syndrome in the US was estimated to be between 0.2 and 1.1 per million population less than 18 years of age.
During the 1980s, a case-control study carried out in the United Kingdom also demonstrated an association between Reye's syndrome and aspirin exposure.[16] In June 1986, the United Kingdom Committee on Safety of Medicines issued warnings against the use of aspirin in children under 12 years of age and warning labels on aspirin-containing medications were introduced. UK surveillance for Reye's syndrome documented a decline in the incidence of the illness after 1986. The reported incidence rate of Reye's syndrome decreased from a high of 0.63 per 100,000 population less than 12 years of age in 1983/84 to 0.11 in 1990/91.
From November 1995 to November 1996 in France, a national survey of pediatric departments for children under 15 years of age with unexplained encephalopathy and a threefold (or greater) increase in serum aminotransferase and/or ammonia led to the identification of nine definite cases of Reye's syndrome (0.79 cases per million children). Eight of the nine children with Reye's syndrome were found to have been exposed to aspirin. In part because of this survey result, the French Medicines Agency reinforced the international attention to the relationship between aspirin and Reye's syndrome by issuing its own public and professional warnings about this relationship.[17]
The syndrome is named after Dr. R. Douglas Reye, who, along with fellow physicians Dr. Graeme Morgan and Dr. Jim Baral, published the first study of the syndrome in 1963 in The Lancet.[18] In retrospect, the occurrence of the syndrome may have first been reported in 1929. Also in 1964, Dr. George Johnson and colleagues published an investigation of an outbreak of influenza B that described 16 children who developed neurological problems, four of whom had a profile remarkably similar to Reye's syndrome. Some investigators refer to this disorder as Reye-Johnson syndrome, although it is more commonly called Reye's syndrome. In 1979, Dr. Karen Starko and colleagues conducted a case-control study in Phoenix, Arizona and found the first statistically significant link between aspirin use and Reye's syndrome.[19] Studies in Ohio and Michigan soon confirmed her findings [20] pointing to the use of aspirin during an upper respiratory tract or chickenpox infection as a possible trigger of the syndrome. Beginning in 1980, the CDC cautioned physicians and parents about the association between Reye's syndrome and the use of salicylates in children and teenagers with chickenpox or virus-like illnesses. In 1982 the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory, and in 1986 the Food and Drug Administration required a Reye's syndrome-related warning label for all aspirin-containing medications.[21]
FDA Bulletin on Reye-Johnson Syndrome
National Reye's Syndrome Foundation
Reye's Syndrome website at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pathology of the nervous system, primarily CNS (G04–G47, 323–349)
Herpesviral encephalitis
Amoebic
Myelitis: Poliomyelitis
Demyelinating disease
Tropical spastic paraparesis
Both/either
Encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated
Meningoencephalitis
Brain/
Degenerative
Extrapyramidal and
Basal ganglia disease
Postencephalitic
Tauopathy
Striatonigral degeneration
Hemiballismus
Dyskinesia
Status dystonicus
Spasmodic torticollis
Meige's
Athetosis
Choreoathetosis
Myoclonic epilepsy
Stiff person
Early-onset
Primary progressive aphasia
Frontotemporal dementia/Frontotemporal lobar degeneration
Pick's
Dementia with Lewy bodies
Leigh's disease
Neuromyelitis optica
Schilder's disease
Adrenoleukodystrophy
Canavan
Krabbe
VWM
CAMFAK syndrome
Marchiafava-Bignami disease
Alpers' disease
Episodic/
paroxysmal
Seizure/epilepsy
Generalised
Familial hemiplegic
Acute aphasia
Foville's
Millard-Gubler
Lateral medullary
Weber's
Lacunar stroke
Obstructive
Ondine's curse
Kleine-Levin
Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
Advanced sleep phase disorder
Delayed sleep phase disorder
Non-24-hour sleep–wake disorder
Hydrocephalus/NPH
Intracranial hypotension
Reye's
Toxic encephalopathy
Spinal cord/
Syringobulbia
Morvan's syndrome
Vascular myelopathy
Foix-Alajouanine syndrome
Friedreich's ataxia
Ataxia telangiectasia
UMN only:
Primary lateral sclerosis
Pseudobulbar palsy
LMN only:
Distal hereditary motor neuropathies
Spinal muscular atrophies
SMAX1
DSMA1
Congenital DSMA
SMA-PCH
SMA-LED
SMA-PME
Progressive muscular atrophy
Progressive bulbar palsy
Fazio–Londe
Infantile progressive bulbar palsy
M: CNS
anat (n/s/m/p/4/e/b/d/c/a/f/l/g)/phys/devp
noco (m/d/e/h/v/s)/cong/tumr, sysi/epon, injr
proc, drug (N1A/2AB/C/3/4/7A/B/C/D)
Aspirin, Methyl salicylate, Solubility, Opium, Morphine
Exanthema subitum
Fever, Measles, Smallpox, Human herpesvirus 6, Roseolovirus
Bianca Montgomery
Anorexia nervosa, Lgbt, Transgender, Erica Kane, All My Children
Marybeth Tinning
New York, General Electric, Parole, Duanesburg, New York, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women


Anyone going to Fushion tomorrow from Brighton? Anyone going to Fushion tomorrow from Brighton and fancies giving a small but perfectly formed fairy with lost boots a lift?
I can bring tea and banal conversation about the relative merits of smoked vs unsmoked bacon.


From the floorstanding speaker to the center speaker and the subwoofer: The Tempus components feature a sturdy and low-resonance housing construction consisting of E1-MDF panels. The solid feet and crossbeams at the base of the floorstanding speakers guarantee optimum stability. In addition, resonance damping rubber feet and metal spikes are also supplied. The sound transducers are equipped with rounded, generously dimensioned, aerodynamic Airflex ports to eliminate flow noise. The front grille, which is covered with acoustic material, can naturally be removed.
The configuration of the chassis used by the speaker components in the Tempus series, from the shelf speaker to the flagship model, has been optimized for an homogeneous family sound. 170 mm and 130 mm FE Dynamics woofers and mid-range drivers ensure the fastest possible response from a coated paper cone. The Klippel-optimized construction is extremely resilient thanks to the ventilated voice coil unit and a sturdy metal basket with air vents. The upper frequency range is catered for by a new developed 25 mm fmax tweeter. With a dispersion-optimized sound guide and powerful neodymium drive, it guarantees an optimum resolution. The amplitude- and phase-optimized crossover, which boasts acoustic 24dB filters and high quality components, forms a central interface for the input signals.
Of course, the Tempus series wouldn´t be complete without a powerful subwoofer. The Sub 300A operates according to the down-firing principle and is equipped with a 300 mm high performance long-throw woofer and a Klippel-optimized magnet system. A coated paper cone is also used here to ensure a fast response and high precision. The high performance class-D amplifier provides up to 120 watts RMS and coaxes peak values from the Sub 300A when it comes to bass response.


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Wisconsin governor Scott Walker has been excited about the Foxconn deal for Wisconsin, though he did avoid talking about it after the signing. Wisconsin residents are asking whether it's a good deal for the state to add Foxconn to its payroll. In fact, the state will be paying new employees of Foxconn $15,000 to $19,000 per job annually. While it may be true that these will not be actual state employees, they will also not cost as much as actual state employees, so it actually works out in the state's favor, according to Walker. While roads and parks may be in disrepair, thousands of new private sector jobs will be created, and most of those new employees will likely not care about services the state might offer.
While it's true that the average corporate incentive arrangement only adds up to a state kicking in $2,457 per year. Basically, taxpayers will be paying over 15% of the wages to Foxconn employees, a workforce that could top out at 13,000. However, taxpayers must realize that when the government was bloated and paying many employees in excess of $30,000 a year and benefits, that's more than double the investment in paying Foxconn to build electronics in Wisconsin.
While it's true that there was enforcement of DNR rules and teachers for children, the fact is that most people from Wisconsin would rather watch a youtube video of a rap battle between Donald Trump and Pocahontas than pay their hard-earned money into a corrupt system of fat-cat, liberal, career government employees. These people are perfectly fine that Foxconn employees will be making more money than them, with a substantial percentage provided by their own taxes, so long as those Foxconn employees do not tell them what to watch on the screens that are being manufactured in Wisconsin.
Jeremy Atkins, a college marketing major, says that he is grateful that he might be able to work for Foxconn with money provided by Wisconsin taxpayers. "I will show my appreciation to the taxpayers of Wisconsin by purchasing my Porsche in the state" Atkins claimed. "I will also show my appreciation by paying Wisconsin income taxes even as I live closer to Chicago, over the border. I mean, have you seen Mount Pleasant? I'd rather live in Taiwan!" Atkins also claims that he hopes that with hard work and dedication, he might someday work his way to up own the company, which is generally the dream of most American workers. Like those who work for Toyota, HSBC, Sony, or Siemens.
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Mielnik – wieś w Polsce położona na Wysoczyźnie Drohiczyńskiej, w województwie podlaskim, w powiecie siemiatyckim, w gminie Mielnik. Miejscowość leży nad Bugiem.

Mielnik przez niemal 500 lat był miastem – lokację uzyskał w 1440 roku, zdegradowany w 1934 roku. W latach 1975–1998 miejscowość położona była w województwie białostockim. Był miastem królewskim Korony Królestwa Polskiego  w starostwie mielnickim w ziemi mielnickiej województwa podlaskiego w 1795 roku.

Miejscowość jest siedzibą gminy Mielnik, rzymskokatolickiej parafii Przemienienia Pańskiego i prawosławnej parafii Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny.

Etymologia
Nazwę miejscowości wywodzono od młynów wodnych ("mielników") na Bugu albo od staroruskiego mieł oznaczającego kredę. Tę drugą koncepcję potwierdzają wyniki badań archeologicznych prowadzonych w 2017 roku.

Historia
 1018–1022 – Bolesław Chrobry opanował południowy brzeg Bugu w rejonie Mielnika.
 1044–1046 – od piastowskiego księcia Kazimierza Odnowiciela okolice przejął książę kijowski Jarosław Mądry w zamian za pomoc w stłumieniu buntu wojewody mazowieckiego Miecława
 1240 – wzmianka o przejściu przez Mielnik polsko-ruskiej wyprawy na Jaćwież.
 1260 – książę halicki Wasylko Romanowicz modlił się w cerkwi pw. Bogarodzicy przed wyprawą na Jaćwież.
 1323–1324 – opanowanie ziemi drohickiej przez litewskiego księcia Giedymina.
 1350 – okolice zostały zdobyte przez litewskiego księcia Kiejstuta
 1366 – w umowie Kazimierza Wielkiego z Olgierdem, wzmiankowany jako gród litewski pod zarządem Kiejstuta
 1378 – kronikarz Wigand z Marburga opisał próbę oblężenia grodu przez krzyżackiego komtura Bałgi Teodoryka Elnera wracającego z wyprawy na Kamieniec Litewski.
 1379 – wzmiankowany jako gród litewski
 1382 – książę mazowiecki Janusz I Starszy wykorzystał wojnę domową na Litwie między Kiejstutem i Jagiełłą i zajął gród
 1383 – gród zajął Władysław Jagiełło.
 1390 – Władysław Jagiełło nadał księciu mazowieckiemu Januszowi I Starszemu ziemię drohicką z zamkami oraz powiatami w Drohiczynie, Mielniku, Surażu, bielsku i wszystkimi wsiami w tychże powiatach leżących.
 ok. 1408 – przejęcie grodu przez litewskiego księcia Witolda
 1420 – książę litewski Witold ufundował kościół katolicki pod wezwaniami Bożego Ciała, Wniebowzięcia NMP, św. Mikołaja i Wszystkich Świętych. Kościół znajdował się na zamku dolnym i posiadał jedną nawę.
 1430–1444 – Mielnik w rękach księcia mazowieckiego Bolesława IV warszawskiego
 1439 – plebanem mielnickim był ks. Maciej z Turny
 1440, 22 września – nadanie miejskiego prawa chełmińskiego przez księcia czerskiego i warszawskiego Bolesława IV. W akcie tym król zezwolił miastu na posiadanie łaźni i postrzygalni.
 1444 – gród kupił od księcia Bolesława IV warszawskiego król Kazimierz IV Jagiellończyk
 1484 – plebanem mielnickim był ksiądz Jan
 1501
 1 października – Aleksander Jagiellończyk ustanowił w Mielniku dziedziczne wójtostwo, mianując na ten urząd Mikołaja Rychlika, który otrzymał dwór w Osłowie, młyn nad Mętną, jatkę i karczmy.
 23 października – Aleksander Jagiellończyk i dygnitarze litewscy zatwierdzili akt unii mielnickiej łączący Polskę i Litwę w jedno państwo poprzez osobę tego samego władcy wybranego na wspólnej elekcji.
 27 października – zmiana prawa miejskiego na prawo magdeburskie przez kliróla Kazimierza Jagiellończyka. Przywilej zezwalał na targ w sobotę i trzy jarmarki roczne, w dniach 2 czerwca, 1 listopada i 8 września.
 1506 – Zygmunt I Stary oczekiwał na zamku na polską koronę.
 przełom 1506/1507 – obradował tu  Sejm Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego.
 1513
 przez miesiąc na zamku mieszkał król Zygmunt I Stary.
 król nakazał budowę w mieście katolickiego kościoła filialnego Narodzenia Najświętszej Maryi Panny
 1520 – stolica powiatu
 1545 – na zamku więzieni byli kniaziowie moskiewscy: Fiedor Owczyna, Jendriej Palecki, Michałko Oboleński.
 1545 – drewniany skrzyniowy most przez Bug został przekazany w opiekę po połowie mieszczanom Mielnika i Łosic
 lata 40. XVI w. – starosta mielnicki Nikodem Janowicz Świejko z Ciechanowca herbu Dąbrowa (1537–1549) rozbudował zamek
 1551 – częściowe rozebrano na zamku baszty i gotycką wieżę królewską, wznosząc na jej miejscu nowy renesansowy budynek dla króla. Wzmianka o moście przez Bug w pobliżu zamku.
 1554 – po zniszczeniu mostu w Mielniku, król zezwolił Stanisławowi Tęczyńskiemu wybudować most przez Bug w Turnej, co doprowadziło do omijania odbudowanego później mostu w Mielniku i upadku gospodarczego Mielnika.
 1566 – stolica ziemi mielnickiej
 1569 – inkorporacja do Korony Polskiej
 1580 – miasto liczyło około 1500 mieszkańców
 1618 – ks. Stanisław Udrzycki konsekrował odbudowany kościół pw. Bożego Ciała
 do 1646 – prawosławna cerkiew w Mielniku przyjęła unię
 1656, marzec – wojska Bogusława Radziwiłła zajęły miasto, odzyskane wkrótce przez wojska królewskie
 1657, 20–25 maja – idący od Brześcia Szwedzi Gustawa Stenbocka i Węgrzy Jerzego Rakoczego spalili miasto, zamek i kościół, który po odbudowie nosi nowe wezwanie Świętej Trójcy. Budowa nowego mostu w pobliżu Siemiatycz doprowadziła do gospodarczego upadku miasta. W wyniku najazdów szwedzkich, siedmiogrodzkich i moskiewskich liczba ludności miasta spadła o 68% do około 450 osób, zabudowa została spalona doszczętnie.
 ok. 1710 – budowa drewnianego kościoła pw. św. Rocha
 1776 – budowa drewnianej cerkwi unickiej
 1795 – miasto w zaborze pruskim
 1807 – Napoleon Bonaparte po zwycięstwie nad Prusami oddał miasto wraz z całym okręgiem zaborcy rosyjskiemu
 1821–1823 – budowa murowanej cerkwi Narodzenia Matki Bożej (Przeczystej Bogurodzicy), unickiej
 1829 – zniszczenie katolickiego kościoła św. Rocha
 1839 – na mocy postanowień synodu połockiego parafia unicka w Mielniku przechodzi do Rosyjskiego Kościoła Prawosławnego
 1863 – z inicjatywy władz rosyjskich zbudowana zostaje kaplica św. Aleksandra Newskiego upamiętniająca stłumienie powstania styczniowego
 1871 – zamiana gotyckiego kościoła Świętej Trójcy na cerkiew św. Ducha
 1915 – pożar dawnego kościoła Świętej Trójcy; ruiny po 1918 przekazane parafii katolickiej
 1919 – powrót po zaborach w granice Polski
 1920 – zakończenie budowy katolickiego kościoła parafialnego pod wezwaniem Przemienienia Pańskiego na miejscu kościoła św. Rocha
 1931 – zniszczenie kaplicy prawosławnej św. Aleksandra Newskiego
 1934 – utrata praw miejskich
 1939–1941 – okupacja radziecka, wysiedlenie ludności na wschód
 1940 – zamienienie kościoła Przemienienia Pańskiego na stołówkę dla Rosjan i zniszczenie wyposażenia
 1941–1944 – okupacja niemiecka
 1953 – utworzenie Mielnickich Zakładów Terenowych Przemysłu Materiałów Budowlanych
 1966 – oddana została do użytku szkoła, tzw. tysiąclatka

Demografia

1921
Według Pierwszego Powszechnego Spisu Ludności w 1921 r. miasto Mielnik liczyło 184 domy i 1091 mieszkańców (553 kobiety i 538 mężczyzn). Większość ówczesnych mielniczan, w liczbie 535 osób, wyznawała prawosławie; pozostali stanowili wyznawcy katolicyzmu rzymskiego (323 osoby) i judaizmu (233 osoby). Pod względem narodowościowym większość mieszkańców Mielnika była Białorusinami (476 osób); pozostali to kolejno: Polacy (408 osób), Żydzi (206 osób) i 1 Rosjanin.

2011
Według Powszechnego Spisu Ludności z 2011 Mielnik zamieszkiwało 879 osób (460 kobiet i 419 mężczyzn).

Zabytki

 Góra Zamkowa nad rzeką Bug, na której w średniowieczu zbudowano murowany zamek królewski, spalony w 1656 podczas potopu szwedzkiego. Miejsce zawarcia Unii mielnickiej z Litwinami; nr rej. 23/A, Dec. Nr Kl.X-1/3/205/1966 z 07.03.1966 r., nr rej. 23/A, Dec. 535-1/6/81 z 06.10.1981 r.
 Ruiny rzymskokatolickiego kościoła parafialnego Świętej Trójcy (pierwotny gotycki kościół pod wezwaniem Bożego Ciała, N.P. Marii i św. Mikołaja) wzniesiony przed 1420 na terenie zamku dolnego. Zbudowany został w stylu późnogotyckim przez księcia Witolda. Orientowany na planie prostokąta. W XVI w. rozbudowany. Spalony w czasie wojen szwedzkich. Odbudowany w XVIII w., gdy zmieniono wezwanie. W 1866 zamknięty przez władze rosyjskie i pięć lat później zaadaptowany na cerkiew prawosławną Świętego Ducha. Spalony w 1915. W 1929 powstał komitet chcący odbudować kościół (prac nie podjęto). Ruiny rozebrali Rosjanie w 1940, nr rej. A-107 z 24.01.1957.
 Rzymskokatolicki kościół parafialny Przemienienia Pańskiego z lat 1912–1920, w miejscu dawnego gotyckiego kościoła filialnego pod wezwaniem św. Rocha istniejącego w tym miejscu w latach 1513–1829. Orientowany, neobarokowy. W ołtarzu obraz z XVIII w., krucyfiks z wieku XVII, monstrancje barokowe z XVIII w. Ul. Brzeska; nr rej.: A-32 z 26.09.2002 r.
 Prawosławna cerkiew parafialna Narodzenia Przenajświętszej Bogurodzicy (ul. Brzeska 93) z 1825, murowana, w stylu klasycystycznym (do 1839 należała do unitów). Poprzednio w tym miejscu stała cerkiew drewniana z 1551, niszczona przez pożary w 1614 i 1656; nr rej.: 598 z 17.04.1985.
 Prawosławna kaplica cmentarna Opieki Matki Boskiej wzniesiona w 1776 jako unicka. Rozbudowana w 1985 poprzez dodanie niskiej wieżyczki-dzwonnicy. Orientowana. Drewniana, na planie prostokąta, nr rej.: 599 z 26.08.1985.
 Synagoga z poł. XIX w. Murowana z cegły na rzucie prostokąta, otynkowana z babińcem. Pl. Kościuszki 1; nr rej.: 829 z 27.05.1997.
 Plebania przy ul. Brzeskiej 69 z poł. XIX w., przebudowana w XX w. Murowana z cegły tynkowana, z gankiem, dach przekształcony; nr rej. 301 z 25.11.1966.
 układ przestrzenny z XV-XVI wieku, nr rej.: 477 z 17.12.1979.

Przyroda

Mielnik położony jest w Dolinie Bugu, w której na tym odcinku w 1986 utworzono Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu Dolina Bugu, a w 1994 Nadbużański Park Krajobrazowy. Teren, na którym leży Mielnik, ma charakter falisto-pagórkowatej równiny, urozmaiconej wzgórzami moren czołowych, z których najwyższe to Góra Uszeście (rezerwat przyrody) o wysokości 204 m n.p.m. Mielnik znajduje się w mazowiecko-podlaskim regionie klimatycznym, gdzie przeważają wpływy klimatu kontynentalnego. Amplitudy temperatur są większe od przeciętnych, a klimat charakteryzuje się dość długim, wcześnie zaczynającym się latem oraz dłuższą niż przeciętnie zimą z niskimi temperaturami. Podczas kwietniowych i majowych nocy temperatura może spadać nawet do −7° C.

Gospodarka
W Mielniku działają Mielnickie Zakłady Kredowe.

Kultura i sport

Każdego roku na początku lipca organizowane są "Dni Mielnika", a w amfiteatrze "Topolina" na początku sierpnia odbywają się "Ogólnopolskie Prezentacje Kultury Mniejszości Narodowych – Muzyczne Dialogi nad Bugiem", na których prezentowane są folklor, muzyka i pieśni różnych narodów. W końcu czerwca odbywają się w Mielniku "Ogólnopolskie Zawody Wędkarskie o Puchar Przewodniczącego NSZZ "Solidarność".

W Mielniku działa IV-ligowa drużyna MKS "Mielnik".

Przez miejscowość przebiega Szlak bunkrów. Przy wjeździe do wsi od strony Osłowa znajduje się pomnikowa 120-letnia sosna zwyczajna.

Zobacz też
 Zamek w Mielniku
 Cmentarz żydowski w Mielniku
 przywilej mielnicki
 unia mielnicka
 Mielnik
 Mielniki

Przypisy

Bibliografia
 "Katalog Zabytków Sztuki w Polsce" - seria nowa, tom XII: woj. białostockie (redakcja: Maria Kałamajska-Saeed); zeszyt 1: "Siemiatycze, Drohiczyn i okolice", opracowanie: Maria Kałamajska-Saeed, Warszawa 1996, Instytut Sztuki PAN
 Paszkowski Władysław, Inwentaryzacja pomiarowa kościoła w Mielniku, 1953 r., w zbiorach Wojewódzkiego Urzędu Ochrony Zabytków w Białymstoku, nr inw. 665

Linki zewnętrzne
 Strona Gminy Mielnik
 Gminna Biblioteka Publiczna w Mielniku
 Gminny Ośrodek Kultury Sportu i Rekreacji
 Biuletyn Informacji Publicznej Urzędu Gminy Mielnik

Dawne miasta w województwie podlaskim
Miasta królewskie I Rzeczypospolitej (województwo podlaskie)
Miasta polskie lokowane na prawie chełmińskim
Miasta w Polsce lokowane w XV wieku
Miejsca obrad Sejmów Wielkiego Księstwa Litewskiego
Starostwo mielnickie
Białorusini w Polsce

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Getting Around Greece
How to Get from Athens to the Greek Islands
Besides its mainland, Greece is also made up of thousands of islands, a few hundred of which are inhabited. The Greek Islands can be accessed from Athens either by flying or by taking a ferry. Ferries leave from Piraeus port in Athens. Distances and travel times can vary widely, depending on your destination.
Each of Greece's islands is unique, and they all have a lot to offer. You can experience the popular islands of Crete, Mykonos, and Santorini with this 10-day itinerary.
For more information, see How to Get to the Greek Islands (from multiple starting points) and How to Get from Athens to the Cycladic Islands.
Flying from Athens to any of the Greek islands takes about forty minutes to an hour. Most of the larger Greek islands have airports—a few (like Crete) even have multiple airports. However, some of the smaller Greek islands are only accessible by ferry.
Direct flights leave regularly from Athens Airport to popular destinations like Paros, Rhodes, Naxos, and Corfu, among many others.
Duration: 1 hour to 1 day
To get to the Greek islands by ferry, you will first have to reach Piraeus, a port city located within the Athens urban area.
The easiest way to get from Athens to Piraeus is by booking a private transfer. The ride takes about 30 minutes from downtown Athens, or an hour from the airport. You also have the option of taking a taxi—to get the correct price, insist that the driver use the meter.
If you prefer renting a car, getting from central Athens to Piraeus is a straightforward drive along highways 91 or 56. Avoid traveling during the evening rush hour, when commuters will be leaving Athens. On many (but not all) ferries, you will be able to bring your rental car with you to your destination.
You can also get from Athens to Piraeus on the Athens Metro. Take the M1 (green line) from any central metro stop to the "Piraeus" stop at the end of the line.
Ferries leave regularly from Piraeus to most Greek islands. Traveling to a Greek island on the ferry can take anywhere from 40 minutes (to get to Aegina) to 31 hours (to reach Rhodes). Ferries can be booked in advance, or at the port. On some lines, high-speed ferries are available, which can significantly cut down your travel time.
It is worth noting that some islands, like the Ionian Islands, are not served by direct ferries from Athens. To access the Ionian islands by ferry, you can travel overland from Athens to a port further to the west, such as Patras.
Written by Dalia Goldberg, updated Sep 17, 2019
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Properties of Oil: Analgesic, antidepressant, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, deodorant, febrifuge, fungicidal, galactagogue, insecticidal, nervine, parasiticide, sedative (nervous), tonic, stomachic.
Physical Conditions: athlete's foot, insect repellent, pediculosis, scabies, muscular pain, poor circulation and muscle tone, cellulite, colitis, indigestion, gastro-enteritis, fever, headaches, nervous exhaustion, stress-related conditions.
Holistic Uses: Ayurvedic medicine, antidote to infectious virus. Mood uplifting, improves alertness, promotes restful sleep, reduces stress. Refreshing, reviving, balances the nervous system. Strengthens psychic awareness and aids in purification.
Exceptions: Can cause dermal irritation in some individuals; use with care.
Blends Well With: Lemongrass blends well with lavender, lavandin, citronella, and rosewood.
Chemical Components: 65-85% citral, 12-25% myrcene with caprylics, citronellol, dipentene, farnesol, furfurol, geraniol, isopulegol, isovalerianic, aldehyde, l-linalool, methyl-heptenone, myrecene, n-decyclic aldehyde, nerol, terpineol and valeric esters. Exact composition varies according to type.
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I am really glad it is Friday because man alive have I had a hectic week. It felt like I hardly touched ground for a few days. Luckily my car is in for a service today so I have an excuse to not go anywhere. Not that it means I don't have a 100 things on my to-do list today. I hope you have had a gorgeous week and an even better weekend!
Right onto the nail art. I have some diagonal nail art to show you today that I am a little iffy about. I love the concept but I am not sure if my implementation worked so well. I saw this on Lucy's Stash and followed her tutorial loosely. In hindsight I should've used different polish even though the one I did use was gorgeous. I am just not sure if it works for this. Let me show you.
It's my year is a red purple base packed with golden shimmer. It is really quite gorgeous and exceeded my expectations. It looks pretty in the bottle but nothing compared to on the nail. I only used 2 coats here and even though it was pretty opaque I would've used 3 coats if I was wearing it on it's own. Formula was great and very easy to work with.
The original tutorial I followed did the silver lines with striping tape, so if you are not comfortable with, or don't have a silver striper you can stick with the striping tape as well.
I think I should do it this way in future as well. What do you think? Easier to read?
What do you think? Did I completely ruin the look or does it at least look a little similar? If I had to redo this I would probably use a plain creme for the base and most likely a colour that is a bit brighter. Let me know what you think or if this is something you would try.
I hope you have a beautiful weekend. I know I have a lot of polish stuff to play with so I am going to relax and have fun. Well that is the plan at least, it could all change before tomorrow 😉 If you are in the Durban area (or if you are willing to travel to Durban) then don't forget the Durban Polish Party. There are some amazing treats coming in to spoil everyone with. Book your seats now as they are filling up fast!
I love the OPI colour, it's so stunning! I think your nails look great!
Love this mani, looks amazing!
Wow, I think this looks SO gorgeous! And I love It's My Year!
Thanks so much Kerry. It's My Year is gorgeous. I put off using it because it didn't look as amazing in the bottle but wow!
Oh wow, this is GORGEOUS.
But you skipped a step in the tutorial – do you do the silver stripes and then the white, or the other way round?
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You're right! I am going to go back and edit the post as well BUT I did the white first with normal tape and then when the tape came off I did the silver stripe. The tutorial I saw though used striping tape and made the silver lines with striping tape as well.
Wow it's gorgeous! Us mere mortals are supposed to do this?
That OPI looks amazing on you!
Yes, as gorgeous as the polish is, it's perhaps just a bit too busy for this. I am definitely trying it again (soon) with other colours.
Lol Heather nailed describing this! It totally looks like a Medieval dress!
I'm going to be that horrible peanut in the packet, I'm sorry! I don't like It's my Year. The gold actually puts me off! The mani is awesome though! Would love to try this over a creme!
Hahaha not horrible, the good thing is we don't all have to love the same stuff 😉 I think the gold is too much for this look.
This is the first time i have read your blog! I haev chatted to you on Twitter and somehow missed that you had a blog!
I will be a regular reader from now on!
Awww you are so sweet. Thank you so much.


The visit to the ruins of Pompeii requires an adequate time: we have to imagine to go into a real town where, somehow, everything is interesting. In Pompeii we are in a context where everything tells us something, everything is original, everything is authentic. Of course, a visit to the Forum, the monuments, the most beautiful houses and full of works of art is the most interesting part, but everyone can find, by walking through the streets of the ancient city, a source of fascination and interest in line with their tastes, interests, curiosity, culture.
Pompeii ruins are managed together with those of Oplonti, Herculaneum, Stabiae and Boscoreale and you can buy a combination ticket.
The 5 sites: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabia *, Boscoreale (valid for 3 consecutive days and only 1 admission / visit to site).
(**) The visit to the Ville di Stabia is free.
Inside the excavations you can not bring your own baggage.
The visit clearly requires comfortable shoes and clothing for a trip outdoors. If you are here in winter you should bring a K-way and a heavy jacket. In summers a hat is a must and a bottle of water at least. The visiting time is variable, but you have to imagine to dedicate at least four hours. The whole day allows you to see all the best and not lose too much.
In the archaeological site there is a large and well-organized restaurant where to eat, to buy something at the bar, to relax and go shopping. It 'a well-disguised as a building – we are the parties of the Forum – to avoid creating an effect of disorientation: it is a modern building, but everything is done to not emerge aggressively.
The organization of the visit depends on the entry that you have chosen. A site map is essential, even if the route there are maps and directions. If you want to be led by a guide, you should turn to those authorized, which are more competent and obviously the most experienced and reliable.
A guide book is obviously a big help: who does not possess it can buy in one of the many places outside selling souvenirs and books, or within the area, just in the roadhouse near the foro.


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Our family sadly announces the passing of our Lil Momma, wife and grandma, Deanna Mary McAllister, nee Bourgeois, on Dec. 8th /2017 at the age of 75. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her husband of 55 years, Bruce, daughter Lana Nielsen of Squamish (Dave) and granddaughters Raelene and Destiny Leveridge, her brother Wayne Bourgeois (Shirley) and Gary as well as other extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her son D'Arcy, brother Russell, along with her parents Steinke (nee Blessum) and Wesenberg's.
Deanna was born in Barrhead, AB on 9/18/1942 and resided in Barriere, BC the last 9 years with her husband. She met Bruce in Mystery Lake, AB and they spent their first 15 years together in Swan Hills, before moving to BC. They previously resided in Lac La Hache and Parksville after spending many years in William's Lake where they started their business De-Bru Sales Ltd.
Deanna (Lil Momma and G-Ma) will fondly be remembered for her beautiful smile, kind heart and gentle soul. She was a woman of strength, character and resilience. For those who knew her, when your days are dark, think of her brilliant million dollar smile.
A memorial service will be held in the spring when the flowers and new life blossoms.
Donations may be made to the ALS Society, Hospice in your area or a charity of one's choice in her honor.
My heartfelt condolences to you Bruce and your family, and may cherished memories bring you all moments of comfort and ultimate peace to your heart's.


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Q: Forward DNS hostname to Docker container WIthin a Docker container, I would like to connect to a MySQL database that resides on the local network. However, I get errors because it can not find the host name, so my current hot fix is to hardcode the IP (which is bound to change at some time).
Hence; is it possible to forward a hostname from the host machine to the Docker container at docker run?

A: Yes, it is possible. Just inject hostname variable when run docker run command:
$ hostname
np-laptop

$ docker run -ti -e HOSTNAME=$(hostname) alpine:3.7
/ # env
HOSTNAME=np-laptop
SHLVL=1
HOME=/root
TERM=xterm
PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin
PWD=/

Update:
I think you can do two things with docker run for your particular case:
1. Bind /etc/hosts file from the host to a container.
2. Define any dns server you want inside a container with --dns flag.
So, finally the command is:
docker run -ti -v /etc/hosts:/etc/hosts --dns=<IP_of_DNS> alpine:3.7

A: Docker containers by default has access to the host network, and they're able to resolve DNS names using DNS servers configured on the host, so it should work out of the box.
I remember having similar problem in my corporate network, I solved it by referencing in the app the remote server with FQDN - our-database.mycompany.com instad just using our-database.
Hope this helps.

A: People has asked similar questions and got good answers:
How do I pass environment variables to Docker containers?
Alternatively you can configure the DHCP/DNS server that serves the docker machines to resolve the hostnames properly.  DDNS is another option that can simplify configuration as well.

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Q: Why did the Ministry of Magic condemn Morfin? In Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince, Dumbledore tells Harry that the Ministry of Magic arrested Morfin Gaunt because they thought he killed the Riddle family. I know every magical child under the age of 17 had the Trace placed on him/her, and Voldemort was younger than 17 when he murdered his father. Shouldn't the Ministry have known that Morfin wasn't the one who killed the Riddles, because he was a lot older than 17? Why did the Ministry send him to Azkaban?
Edit: I know the spell doesn't say who has done the magic but it can say there was a magical child there.

A: Dumbledore describes why they believed it was Morfin:

'The Ministry... knew that a convicted Muggle-hater lived across the valley from the Riddle house, a Muggle-hater who had already been imprisoned once for attacking one of the murdered people.
'So the Ministry called upon Morfin. They did not need to question him, to use Veritaserum or Legilimency. He admitted to the murder on the spot, giving details only the murderer could know. He was proud, he said, to have killed the Muggles, had been awaiting his chance all these years. He handed over his wand, which was proved at once to have been used to kill the Riddles.'

So they had means, motive, and opportunity, along with a confession. All without any real investigation. Even Morfin believed he had been the one to kill them:

[Harry:] 'And Morfin never realised he hadn't done it?'
'Never,' said Dumbledore. 'He gave, as I say, a full and boastful  confession.'

When Harry asked about Tom being under-age, Dumbledore just says they can't tell who cast it:

'But how come the Ministry didn't realise that Voldemort had done all that to Morfin?' Harry asked angrily. 'He was under age at the time, wasn't he? I thought they could detect under-age magic!'
'You are quite right - they can detect magic, but not the perpetrator: you will remember that you were blamed by the Ministry for the Hover Charm that was, in fact, cast by -'
'Dobby,' growled Harry; this injustice still rankled.

That doesn't explain why they glossed over Tom's trace, he was 16 so it should have registered. Perhaps because he was a Prefect moving up to Head Boy. Maybe they did question him, and he said he came to find his Uncle and just happened to be nearby when Morfin killed them - that seems to me the likeliest.
All quotes from HBP, ch. 17 (pp.343-344, British first ed. hardcover)

A: I read somewhere in the books (I think book 7?) that if the house one lives in is a magical one they can't tell who cast a spell, or whether the person is underage or not.  This is different to a Muggle household where the only (other) people are
Muggle adults, and only one or two children who might be witches/wizards.


The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is funding the development of a visualization tool that will show the demand for and availability of critical cybersecurity jobs across the nation. The project, funded through NIST's National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), will provide data to help employers, job seekers, policy makers, training providers, and guidance counselors in order to meet today's increasing demand for cybersecurity workers.
In partnership with job market analytics and research firm Burning Glass Technologies, CompTIA, a non-profit trade association for IT professionals and organizations, has received a three-year grant to conduct extensive research and create a "heat map" that visualizes the need for, and supply of, cybersecurity workers across the country. Heat maps are a popular data visualization tool that, in this case, will use varying shades of color to show relative differences in the geographic concentration of supply and demand. CompTIA has been awarded $249,000 in first-year funding.
In an industry survey, CompTIA found that 74 percent of businesses rate cybersecurity as a greater concern today than it was two years ago. That concern is evident in the 91 percent growth of postings for cybersecurity jobs from 2010-2014, measured by analytics firm Burning Glass.
Once developed, the map will be updated every 90 days to show job postings grouped into categories mapped to the NICE National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework, using job titles, skills, educational degrees, certifications, experience and other credentials advertised by employers. The NICE Jobs Heat Map will also provide information on the supply of workers with relevant degrees or certifications.
The first edition of the jobs heat map is expected to be released in late 2016.


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Q: Mule integration with JIRA I have an use case to fetch number of issues created and fixed by each user in Jira on a daily basis. The plan is to fetch this once a day and not in real-time. We may also need to do some processing on data retrieved from Jira and then store the data in Microsoft SQL Server. The peak number of records for issues created/ fixed can be assumed to be in range of 10K/ day.
AFAIK, there is no Mule Jira connector capability that allows this. However, questions are:

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*Is there any Jira API that allows us to achieve the use case?

*Is this capability supported by Mule Jira connector?

A: Assuming that you can create that query in JIRA, then JIRA provides a REST API that will allow you to execute it. You could call the API using the Mule HTTP connector to make the requests, process them and insert into SQL Server through the Mule Database connector.
There is a JIRA REST API connector for Mule 4 that uses above mentioned JIRA REST API. It might simplify the usage but you will have to investigate it to see if it matches your needs. Check the documentation link for licensing information.


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Chief Calabrese earned his Bachelor's Degree in Individualized Studies and a Master's Degree in Administrative Science both from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a graduate of the FBI's Law Enforcement Executive Development Mid-Atlantic Training held at Princeton University, a graduate of the Rutgers University Certified Public Manager Program, and a graduate of the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Program. In 2021, Chief Calabrese graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety. Chief Calabrese is also a New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Accredited Command Executive.
Chief Calabrese is committed to supplying the residents of Cinnaminson Township with outstanding police services by continuing to build mutual trust and respect with our community.


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"My special little boy has been on Bravo yoghurt now for about 3 weeks. From the first day of a 1 ml dose his speech and cognitive functioning improved. The last few days have been nothing short of miraculous.
He has gone from needs based communication only to chatting away to us all day. He answers immediately, shows much clearer and faster comprehension and seems to be a much happier soul more engaged and interested in life and in people. It's hard to emphasize the profundity of waiting 4 1/2 years to hear what is going on in the mind of my treasured son. I now hang off his every word. He even makes deliberate jokes, the same one but wanting us to respond with a laugh. He had his first conversation with his 2 yr old brother. He is correctly using pronouns without any prompting. He seems more physically coordinated and the biggest and first noticeable change was actually his eyes. They are clear, focused and present.
I know I don't have to explain that to you all. He has been on Heather Way's supplements and nutrition plan for 10 months and full Gaps for 3 months before that. he was on the yoghurt for a week and then missed 4 days due to a delivery hiccup. It was quite astounding to see his reactions. His tantrums and meltdowns were extreme in this time, they continued for a little while when he went back on Bravo until I settled on a smaller dose.
"I asked my son this morning how he's feeling taking the Bravo Yogurt and his exact words were " It make me think more better" I nearly cried but I didn't want to freak him out."


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1. Why is it called "Be-1"?
The name stands for "Bio-Enhanced One," i.e. nutrients and microbial-focused ingredients all in one product. Credit also goes to our developers, who spent a little too much time in the lab. We are not a team of high-powered marketers. We place our focus on contents of the bag.
2. What is the OMRI Listed logo?
OMRI is internationally-recognized as the strictest certification authorities for inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, additives, etc.) used in organic products and is the first ISO 17065 organization accredited by the USDA. Inputs must be approved prior to use on a certified organic operation. Be-1 Organics - Pellets has been OMRI reviewed and approved for use under the USDA National Organic Program (NOP), i.e. use OMRI certified inputs such as Be-1 and it will expedite the process for including the USDA "Organic" label on your product.
3. What amino acids are included?
Are you sure you are not our competitor?
30+ years of development and advances from two world-leading amino acid research labs is not easily disclosed.
4. Is Be-1 organic certified in California?
Yes, Be-1 is registered as an Organic Input Material in California, another one of the strictest organic certifications to earn. See half-way down page 12.
5. What micro-organisms are included?
The Be-1 Pellets are heat treated, so in short, there are no microorganisms included. The pellets feed native microorganisms that are either already in your soil and/or your compost -or- that you add through standalone biological (inoculant) products. Amino acids in Be-1 will help increase their numbers naturally and extremely efficiently.
A white saprophytic fungi will likely appear on your soil surface if the environment is right, especially humidity.
6. I am an experienced master gardener and compost all the time. I really doubt I need your pellets. So why should I buy your pellets?
Indeed, results may be a bit harder to see, but visuals are just one metric...with our amino acids, you will be able to tell a difference in enhanced natural taste and scent, compared to compost alone and you should also still see a discernible difference in plant vigor, foliage thickness and contrasting colors. Again, the results of our amino acids. Do not forget, the prime directive of Be-1 is microbes, so you will also notice your compost pile runs 5°F~10°F hotter, the effect of increased microbial activity. The implication of hotter compost is faster decay of organic matter, from several weeks to months. Who doesn't need that?
7. Can I add Be-1 with other products?
Yes, the pellets complement many other products. Although Be-1 has an NPK of 3-6-5, making it a great base, some plants may require more nutrients.
In compost teas applications, there are a number of great biological products available to boost your tea and many specific to different stages of growth. We have found many of these to be terrific complements to Be-1. Since Be-1 contains no microorganisms, so you depending upon your tea recipe, you will definitely want to add biology (bacteria, protozoa and mycorrhizal fungi) if your tea does not already have it.
No matter what you grow, we typically like to add a seaweed or kelp-derived product every few months, just to add a variation in minerals. We also suggest a little fish emulsion or even better fish hydrolysate and humic acid, humus or a good compost.
8. When are you coming to my country/state?
Apparently, much more quickly than anticipated. Demand has exceeded expectations, so we are scaling up. Just look at some of those beautiful Be-1 fed plants around on the internet and you'll understand the reason why. So, check back often. Until we do get to your closest store, please find us on Amazon.
9. What about radiation from Fukushima?
Fukushima is in Northeast Japan. All Be-1 ingredients originate from the sea off the coast of Southwestern Japan. Therefore, a safe distance of between 900 and 1,800 miles southwest of Fukushima and upwind from the trade winds and ocean currents. Any fallout would travel all around the world before reaching Japan's southwest. In other words, Be-1 is safe.
10. What about Bioremediation and Mycoremediation applications?
Bio-remediation is a growing field and we certainly expect to be a player. We are currently working with researchers on using Be-1 to grow fungi for use in 1) biodegrading plastics, 2) turning biomass into bio-ethanol/biodiesel and 3) as as a nutrient-substrate for growing fungi that produce unique enzymes and may one day be the next penicillin. Early indications are promising.
11. I have peanut / seashell fish allergies. Can I still use Be-1?
The fertilizer does contain peanut meal and shrimp shell. They are a part of the input medium to grow plants, so we have never seen allergic reactions from foods grown with Be-1. However, if your allergies are severe, then you may want to take some care in handling Be-1 directly. Please read the label for a complete list of ingredients.
Be-1 pellets are made with shrimp shell that would have otherwise been thrown out. Therefore, Be-1 is probably fine for most vegetarians, but if growing inputs are a consideration for your diet, then keep in mind that we do use two seafood derived products for their nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) content.
13. My dog ate my Be-1 Pellets!
Please be aware that the amino acids in Be-1 attracts pets. Be-1 should be kept out of reach of pets.
Still, however, numerous inquiries have asked, "what should be done after a pet eats the pellets?" Should your pet accidentally digest the pellets, watch your pet carefully and, if you notice any issues, immediately take your pet to the veterinarian.
To date, fortunately, no pet has been reported as becoming sick from eating Be-1. In fact, some sick pets actually got better from eating it, but please do not take the risk.
14. Do you have any other products?
15. After adding Be-1, my tea is foaming like crazy. How do I reduce the foam?
The foam is not necessarily a bad thing but could be an indicator of too much microbe food and the result of microorganisms interacting with the amino acids as they break down organic matter. Please do not remove foam. Just try to contain and stir it back into the brew.
16. I tried Be-1, instead of my conventional fertilizer, but did not really see any change in my crops.
Believe it or not, that is great news! That means you went from using a conventional (unsustainable) salt-based fertilizer, to using an organic fertilizer and with no noticeable difference.
Perhaps more important than the visual. How did it taste? Admittedly, organic does not always make the best plastic-looking fruits or vegetables, but you can often taste the difference. When you switch to organic, you will often find an enhanced natural taste. At the same time, when you eat products grown with Be-1, you will often note an absence of a sourness, originating from Nitric Acid (HNO3), which is commonly used in conventional fertilizers, as well as explosives.
You may also notice that your edibles are crispier and may even have slightly longer shelf-life.
17. We want to sell Be-1 in our shop, but How?
As for distributors, we prefer to be as close to our stores and customers as possible, and prefer to remain self-distributed, but thanks!
18. Do Be-1 Pellets really help everything grow?
Yes, all vascular plants can benefit from more microbes. The main benefit of the Be-1 is the amino acids increasing microbes that transform nutrients into plant absorbable form. The amino acids also act as a chelating and complexing agent, i.e. amino acids attach to nutrients, resulting in nutrients being more efficiently absorbed by roots.
The combination of increased microbes and more efficient absorption will help provide what the plant needs and nutrients in the pellets are typically sufficient. However, the pellets alone may not not always enough. In such cases, you can further amend with other organic nutrients or organic matter, e.g. compost. We sometimes add micro-nutrients or trace minerals from seaweed, kelp or rock dust, just to give a bit more mineral variety than the pellets contain. Therefore, think of the Be-1 pellets as an all purpose base, then you can add other nutrients, if necessary.
19. I see your pellets are geared towards aerobic microbes and AACT compost teas . What about anaerobic microbes, Bokashi, fermentation and teas?
Thanks to anaerobic microbes, we are able to ferment to get our amino acids. Otherwise, yes - we do focus on aerobic microbes, but we have had great success with amino acids and Bokashi as well as ferments or other anaerobic inoculants.
20. I use synthetic and salt-based fertilizer? Can I still benefit from incorporating your pellets into my regimen?
Short answer is "yes." In fact, you would could probably use less of your synthetics once you start using our pellets. Furthermore, the amino acids will chelate and complex the synthetic nutrients, so will make your synthetics more efficient. One caveat is that you will likely have to use our pellets more frequently. It is a tug-of-war, i.e. salts will kill microbes, and the pellets would increase...Why not just go organic?
21. Are the Pellets compatible with Korean Natural Farming (KNF)?
Yes. We ferment the amino acids in the pellets, the same way that Fish Amino Acids are made and long before the "KNF" was even a word. The difference is we have tested a variety of different sources to the point of even considering the source, but the best varieties and timing to harvest the sources.
22. Where are you located?
We have offices in Japan and the U.S. In the U.S., we are located in Corvallis, Oregon, where Oregon State University is located. Since it is a top ag university, we have terrific access to some of the world's top horticulturists, microbiologists, botanists, etymologists, plant pathologists, mycologists and everyone else that may have an interest in the environment and healthy plants.


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