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Other than beautification and aromatherapy also relaxes calming the stressed body and soul with the help of massage .
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Would you be able to defend yourself and your loved ones if someone were to physically attack you? It's a question most of us don't want to consider, but violence is, unfortunately, a fact of life. Thankfully, regardless of strength, size, or previous training, anyone can learn several effective self-defense techniques. Here's how to prepare for and stay safe in common real-world violent situations.
First, remember that prevention is the best self-defense. Attackers, whatever their objectives, are looking for unsuspecting, vulnerable targets. So be sure to follow general safety tips like being aware of your surroundings, only walking and parking in well-lit areas, keeping your keys in hand as you approach your door or car, varying your route and times of travel, and other personal security precautions.
Apart from avoiding confrontation, if you can defuse a situation (talk someone down from physically assaulting you) or get away?by handing over your wallet/purse or whatever they want, do that. Hand over your money rather than fight. Nothing you own is worth more than your life or health.
If violence is unavoidable, however, to really defend yourself, you'll want to know ahead of time how to fight back effectively?it's possible even against someone bigger or stronger than you. Here are some basic self-defense techniques that can keep you safe:
As soon as the attacker touches you or it's clear that escape isn't possible, shout loudly ("BACK OFF!") and push back at him or her (for simplicity's sake we're going to use "him" for the rest of the article, although your opponent could be female). This does two things: it signals for help and it lets the attacker know you're not an easy target. The video at left from Rob Redenbach, a former trainer of Nelson Mandela's bodyguards, shows why this is the first thing you need to do. It may not dissuade all attackers, but getting loud will warn off those that were looking for easy prey.
When you're in a confrontation, you only have a few seconds and a few moves to try before the fight may be decided. Before an attacker has gained full control of you, you must do everything you can?conserving as much energy as possible?to inflict injury so you can get away. (This is no time to be civil. In a physical confrontation that calls for self-defense, it's hurt or be hurt.) So aim for the parts of the body where you can do the most damage easily: the eyes, nose, ears, neck, groin, knee, and legs.
Su Ericksen, who writes the very helpful Self-Defense for Women website, offers techniques for striking these pressure points so you can defend yourself and get to safety. She writes:
Depending on the position of the attacker and how close he is will determine where you will strike and with what part of your body you will employ. Do not step in closer, say, to strike his nose with your hand, when you can reach his knee with a kick.
When striking a target on the upper half of the body you will use your hand. Effective strikes can be made with the outer edge of your hand in a knife hand position, a palm strike or knuckle blow for softer targets or a tightly curled fist.
Here are some photos Su offers on attacking these highly sensitive pressure points (you can view others for additional pressure points on her website):
Eyes: Gouging, poking, or scratching the attacker's eyes with your fingers or knuckles would be effective, as you can imagine. Besides causing a lot of pain, this should also make your escape easier by at least temporarily interfering with his vision.
Nose: If the attacker is close in front of you, use the heel of your palm to strike up under his nose; throw the whole weight of your body into the move to cause the most pain and force him to loosen his grip on you. If he's behind you, you can strike his nose (from the side or front) with your elbow. Either way, aim for the nasal bones.
Neck: The side of the neck is a bigger target, where both the carotid artery and jugular vein are located. You could possibly temporarily stun your attacker with a knife hand strike (all fingers held straight and tightly together, with thumb tucked and slightly bent at the knuckle) at the side of the neck. (For even more injury, you could thrust your elbow into your assailant's throat while pitching the weight of your body forward. See the Target Focus Training video below.)
Knee: Su says the knee is an ideal self-defense target, vulnerable from every angle and easily kicked without risk of your foot being grabbed. Kick the side of the knee to cause injury or partially incapacitate your attacker. Kicking the front of the knee may cause more injury but is less likely to result in imbalance.
Use your elbows, knees, and head. Those are the parts of the body that are most sensitive when hit. Now here are the parts of the body used most effectively for inflicting damage: your elbows, knees, and head (they're your body's bony built-in weapons). This video from Elite Defense Systems in IL explains how to defend yourself against three most common attacks by using these key body parts.
Use everyday objects. Everyday objects you carry around with you or things in your environment can also be used to your advantage as weapons. Hold a key or pen between your middle and ring finger while you're walking home in the dark for more assurance. Outdoors, you can toss some dirt or sand into your attacker's eyes. Women are often told to spray perfume or hairspray into an assailant's eyes. The point is, use what ever you can to make your defense stronger (for more inspiration, watch some Jackie Chan movies).
Leverage your weight. No matter your size, weight, or strength in relation to your opponent, you can defend yourself by strategically using your body and the simple law of physics. This is the principle behind martial arts systems like Jujitsu and other self-defense programs where a smaller person is able to defeat a larger one.
Tim Larkin teaches in his Target Focus Training self-defense system that striking is not about punching or kicking, it's about throwing your body weight strategically at someone. You don't want to be standing there trading punches or kicks with an attacker; in a violent situation, it's critical to injure him using efficient, targeted moves. Basically, target those pressure points mentioned above, but leverage your weight to cause the most damage. (Note: The video at left is a bit long, though all of it is insightful; if you want to skip to the demonstration part showing how to use your body weight in this "point of injury" technique, scrub to about the 4-minute mark. Also note that this technique, used by law enforcement agencies, can seriously injure the attacker.)
Wrist Hold: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is another school of self-defense, one that offers modified Jujitsu techniques that normal (or even weak) people can carry out. This video from Gracie Academy shows what to do when an attacker has grabbed your wrist. Instead of pulling back to try to get out of the hold, squat down into a strong stance, then lean forward and bend your elbow towards him all the way towards his forearm until he can no longer hold onto your wrist.
Front and Back Choke Holds: Similarly, this video from Ford Models suggests bending your elbow in to get out of the wrist hold, but then pushing upwards to break free. The video also offers techniques to get out of a front choke hold and a back choke hold: Swing one arm across to break the attacker's hold then use your other arm's elbow or hand in a knife strike position to hit the attacker.
Bear Hug: Krav Maga is the official hand-to-hand self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces, with techniques to defend against realistic grabs and holds. This video shows a Krav Maga defense for when someone holds you from behind: Drop your weight and try to hit his head with your elbows or stomp his feet with your feet. If that doesn't work, pull his fingers back to force him to release you, rotate out of his hold, and attack him with your knees/kicks. (Pulling fingers is also an effective move in a choke hold in some cases.)
Mount Position: If the attacker has you pinned on the floor, you can pivot to be on top with this Gracie Jiu-Jitsu technique. Hook onto his wrist with one hand and use your other hand to grab behind his elbow, trapping his arm to your chest. Then use your foot to trap his foot and leg, lift your hips and turn over onto your knees to get on top.
Sexual Assault: In my interview with Rener Gracie, whose grandfather established the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu method 90 years ago, he told me there are four phases to nearly all sexual attacks on women: 1) Identify an unsuspecting target, 2) Subdue the target, 3) Exhaust the target, and 4) Execute the sexual assault. We want to fight with all our might and the moves we have above in the second phase. In the third phase, however, right before an assailant executes his sexual attack, all he wants to do is exhaust the victim and gain complete control, so fighting back actually may backfire at that point, wasting energy. Gracie's Women Empowered training program teaches women to recognize when they've entered that phase where they are truly trapped and are no longer in the defensive movements phase?and to feign giving in. Pretend to be compliant (kind of like playing dead for a bear). In those split moments, the predator will think you have given up and will loosen his grip, giving you a chance get away.
These are just a sampling of the kinds of self-defense moves and techniques that might protect you one day or at least help you feel safer and more confident. There's no replacement, however, for taking a self-defense class and practicing the moves in real life.
To find a good self-defense program, the National Coalition Against Sexual Assault offers these Guidelines for Choosing a Self-Defense Course.
You'll probably easily find self-defense classes at martial arts centers, but other resources to look into include:
If you know of any other good self-defense tips, techniques, or resources, please share them with us in the comments.
Su Ericksen is a first degree TaeKwonDo black belt and has taught self-defense workshops. She lives in the Midwest with her family and works at a large medical center in the cardiology clinic.
To read more about women's self-defense, visit her web site: Self Defense-4-Women.com.
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Imprint: HQN Publisher: Harlequin Publish Date: July 19, 2011 Genre: Historical Romance Source: ARC e book provided by NetGalley My Review: 
Summary from Publisher: When the ton?s most notorious heartbreaker?
Dangerously seductive and sinfully beautiful, Susanna Burney is society?s most sought after matchbreaker. Paid by wealthy parents to part unsuitable couples, she?s never yet failed to accomplish her mission of? diverting a groom-to-be. Until her final assignment brings her face-to-face with the man who?d once taught her
an intimate lesson in heartache?
?Meets London?s most disreputable rake?
James Devlin has everything he?s always wanted: a title, a rich fianc?e and a place in society. But the woman who?s just met his eyes across a crowded ballroom threatens it all. Not because she?d once claimed his heart, or that every sinuous swirl of her ball gown takes his breath away. But because the secrets she carries could cost him everything. To put the past to rest once and for all, Dev just might have to play Susanna at her own wicked game?
My Review:
I enjoyed reading Notorious, the main characters are a part of the Ton, but not born into it. ?Susanna and Devlin had been married briefly when they were young. ?But, as young people do, they made mistakes and were separated. ?Susanna did what she had to do to survive, and Devlin went on to explore the world in the navy. ?After 9 long years, their paths cross again in London, where sparks fly and carefully laid plans change.
What I really liked about Notorious was the nature of the main characters. ?They are average people who worked hard to make their way in the world. ?They are not people of gentility or nobility, they are working class, dynamic and determined people who will do anything to achieve their goals. ?I admired both Susanna and Devlin for that determination. ?That same stubbornness also hindered Susanna and Devlin from truly understanding each other. ?After so much time and confusion, ?they had many obstacles to overcome. ?At times I felt that Devlin was too harsh on Susanna, however, the chemistry between them was powerful.
I enjoyed reading Notorious, I did not fully love it. ?It is a good story, but it is conventional Historical Romance. ?There is nothing wrong with the book, but I felt that it didn?t have that stand-out quality to it. ?Notorious is a good read, and Historical Romance fans will also enjoy reading it.
Source: http://www.booksavvybabe.com/posts/historical-romance-review-notorious-by-nicola-cornick/
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CHICAGO (Reuters) ? The horrors and heroism of World War Two are given a fresh look in an Art Institute of Chicago exhibition of rediscovered Soviet propaganda posters, which depict Hitler as blood-thirsty, anxious and perverse.
One poster in the "Windows on the War" exhibition, opening to the public on Sunday, features a caricature of a worried Hitler hiding a crude hand gesture under his cap while Joseph Goebbels orates nervously.
Another poster produced by Moscow's TASS studios depicts a fearsome, wolf-like Nazi drooling as Allied bombs fall; and another depicts heroic partisans blowing up a Nazi supply train and firing at escaping soldiers.
"Despite the tyranny of Stalin, creativity flourished" in the former Soviet Union as artists felt motivated to contribute to the war effort, said Jill Bugajski of the Art Institute, one of the curators of the exhibition of some 250 posters, paintings and mementos that continues through October 23.
PEN, BRUSH, BAYONET
"I want the pen to be on par with the bayonet," wrote poet and poster contributor Vladimir Mahakovsky, who wrote captions and poems that adorned the posters.
A cache of the now-brittle posters were discovered in 1997 sitting on a shelf in one of the Art Institute's storage closets during a renovation. Two paper rolls and 26 parcels containing the forgotten works were unfolded, restored and some placed behind plexiglass for the exhibition.
Three hundred artists and writers produced some 1,400 poster designs in Moscow's TASS' studios, which was part of the telegraph and news agency.
Using up to 60 stencils for each poster to layer still-bright paint on cheap newsprint, many of the 800,000 TASS posters produced were lost or forgotten.
They were intended to "create a mood of urgency while visually aggrandizing the Soviet solder, defining the Nazi enemy as vile and subhuman, and emphasizing the woeful suffering of the Soviet people," museum exhibitors said.
Inspired by the prewar mocking of "degenerate art" by the Nazis, who also put on an anti-Bolshevik art exhibition, the Soviet artists took liberties with Communist "social realism" to create shocking, sometimes humorous, images.
The hand-painted posters were distributed to newspapers, museums, libraries and "Russian friendship" societies around the world by the Soviet propaganda operation, the USSR Society for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries.
Frequently placed in the vacant windows of war-time shops and reprinted in newspapers, the posters have been largely forgotten since the war, curators said.
Each illustration had its purpose, which seems distant now in light of the subsequent Cold War and today's up-and-down U.S.-Russia relations: reinforce the Anglo-Soviet alliance against Germany that was signed in September 1941, and lift recruitment and spirits among the beleaguered Allies.
The 157 posters selected for the show offer a diary of the war -- from crushing Soviet losses, to the defense of Stalingrad, to the defeat of Germany in 1945. Among them is a warning to Soviet soldiers that the punishment for retreating was death.
Also on view are haunting photographs of Soviet prisoners of war, and one of eight grimly violent, monumental "The Year of Peril" series of paintings by American artist Thomas Hart Benton.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) ? House Republicans will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday (1400 GMT) to assess their options after they delayed a vote on their debt-ceiling bill due to a lack of support, Representative Mike Pence said on Thursday.
Republican leaders have been unable to convince some of their rank-and-file members that this bill is their best option to win deep spending cuts and avert an August 2 default.
(Reporting by Dave Clarke and Andy Sullivan; editing by Anthony Boadle)
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Posted By Kenneth G. Mages,on July 28th,2011
Includes State of Online Banking Infographic
Gemalto Educates Banks on Stronger Security to Meet FFIEC Guidance
In an effort to support banks,Gemalto has recently published an eBanking Security Guidebook2and a series of infographics3?to help bankers better understand security next steps and options to allocate the resources and time needed to succeed in this market. At a time when 73% of online bankers prefer to interact with their bank online than visit a branch and online transactions can cost banks 25% of one conducted offline,Gemalto believes that education will be the key to security compliance and customer safety.
The Gemalto secure eBanking infographic highlights the eBanking market through pictures,including:
Relevant Links
About?Gemalto?Gemalto (EURONEXT PARIS:?GTO) is the world leader in digital security with 2010 annual revenues of EUR 1.9 billion and over 10,000 employees operating out of 87 offices and 13 Research &Development centers in 45 countries. Gemalto is at the heart of our evolving digital society. Billions of people worldwide increasingly want the freedom to communicate,travel,shop,bank,entertain,and work ?anytime,anywhere,in ways that are convenient,enjoyable and secure. Gemalto delivers on the growing demands for personal mobile services,identity protection,payment security,authenticated online services,cloud computing access,modern transportation,ehealthcare and egovernment services. Gemalto does this by providing secure software,a wide range of secure personal devices,and managed services to wireless operators,banks,enterprises and government agencies. Gemalto is the world leader for electronic passports and identity cards,two factor authentication devices for online protection,smart credit/debit and contactless payment cards,as well as subscriber identification modules (SIM) and universal integrated circuit cards (UICC) in mobile phones. Also,in the emerging machine to machine applications Gemalto is a leading supplier of wireless modules and machine identification modules (MIM). To operate these solutions and remotely manage the software and confidential data contained in the secure devices Gemalto also provides server platforms,consulting,training,and managed services to help its customers achieve their goals. As the use of Gemalto?s software and secure devices increases with the number of people interacting in the digital and wireless world,the Company is poised to thrive over the coming years. For more information visit?www.gemalto.com,?www.justaskgemalto.com,?blog.gemalto.com,or follow?@gemalto?on Twitter.You must be logged in to post a comment.
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New York ? Though Pluto's planetary status was rudely revoked in 2006, the discovery of a new moon orbiting the celestial body might just spark a reversal
The recent discovery of a fourth moon orbiting Pluto has reignited one of science's most vociferous debates: Is Pluto a planet? The celestial body was downgraded to "dwarf planet" status in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) after the group recast its definition of "planet" and invented the new "dwarf planet" term for Pluto. The reclassification set off a storm of protest from Plutophiles worldwide. Should Pluto now rejoin the solar system as our ninth planet?
No. Pluto can't be compared to real planets: To meet the definition of a planet, an astronomical body has to orbit the sun, be spherical in shape, and be the dominant body in its path of orbit,?says Mark Thompson at Discovery News.?The last criterion is "the nail in the coffin for Pluto," which shares its orbit with several other celestial objects, including "ice giant Neptune." Pluto is a dwarf planet that's even smaller than our moon. "The recent discovery of another moon in orbit around the tiny distant world doesn't change anything."
Yes. Pluto is just a special kind of planet: Though the IAU downgraded Pluto, "it's counter-intuitive to think of it as just a giant asteroid," says Jordan Yerman at NowPublic. "As we see more and more of the universe around us, we're forced to rethink the concept of the planet," and it's quite possible that Pluto is a planet after all ? just a different sort of planet. "'Dwarf planet,' indeed! Surely a planet of small stature is still a planet."
Besides, the decision to reclassify Pluto was flawed: When the IAU voted on Pluto's fate, "only a handful of IAU members were present to vote," says Victoria Jaggard at National Geographic. Furthermore, the IAU's specialty isn't planetary science, it's astrophysics. Even astronomers who disagree over Pluto's classification agree that "the IAU's current definition of a planet only works for bodies orbiting our sun." The more we see outside our solar system, the less relevant current definitions become.
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Whenever you need legal help, it is always advisable to approach the right people and professionals who are in the industry for a long time especially when it comes to personal injury claims. There are professional personal injury lawyers in and around Brisbane who would provide you the right guidance in a case and offer advices on specific situations. These lawyers are specialized in areas like Work Injury Claims, Negligence Claims, Liability Claims, Motor Claims and Compensation. Cases are handled differently in each of these categories.
One should be a part time, casual or a full time employee before he or she files for Workers Injury Claims. You can claim under the Worker?s Compensation Act wherein you would be covered with all medical expenses, treatment charges, wages and lump sum payment as a result of your injury during your period of work. Your personal injury lawyers would guide you through this process.
The personal injury claims would find faster and beneficial results if they are handled according to the personal injury law. These lawyers are also experts in handling the most complicated cases such as the Negligence Claims. Many aspects are considered including the government regulation pertaining to various areas of negligence. Your personal injury lawyer would help you document your claim in case your medical practitioner had not exercised his or her Duty of Care properly.
A variety of personal injury claims with regards to Liability Claims are also handled by these lawyers. Public liability claims are very common wherein a person suffers from an injury inside a home or on the road due to faulty workmanship. Slip and fall injuries also come under this category. The personal injury lawyers would help you determine whether or not you are eligible for compensation in all cases including Accident Compensation.
The personal injury claims due to Motor Accidents are also handled by these lawyers. They take up cases with regards to any injury occurred due to faulty driving, driving due to negligence, car crash and the like. These lawyers would help you make the accident claim as well as seek compensation.
The compensation lawyers are skilled in dealing with all kinds of compensation claims. If in case you are confused on how to file a claim or what steps you need to take in a specific compensation claim, you can always approach the personal injury lawyers. They would give you a variety of options and guide you in every step of the compensation process. You can be assured of getting attentive services from these lawyers.
The team of dedicated lawyers is well equipped with the personal injury law and has the ability to understand a case from all areas. They completely empathize with their clients? situations and understand the difficult period they go through both emotionally and financially. These professionals ensure that the rights of their clients are protected and respected under the strict Legislation. For all your compensation claims it is always advisable to approach qualified and experienced lawyers for an easy, quick and favorable resolution.
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Dad Days of Summer: While Momania?s Theresa Walsh Giarrusso takes a vacation, local dad and sportswriter Andy Johnston will be filling in. You can e-mail him at ajcmomania@gmail.com.
Ty loves spending time with his grandparents.
And they love having him around.
Andy and his son Ty.
For Ty, hanging out with either set of his grandparents is like an all-expenses paid trip to a resort.
It means unlimited play time, unlimited Chick-fil-A nuggets and ice cream, an afternoon at one of those jumpy bouncy places and usually a surprise trip to the toy department at Target.
In return, they get quality time with him. They get to roughhouse with him, teach him ? Grandma and Mimi are both educators ? bake him cookies, take him to movies, hug on him and generally spoil him.
It works out great for everyone, and it?s convenient since our parents live in the metro area.
Some of our friends? kids also have been able to spend time alone with their grandparents this summer, with some heading to other states for visits while school?s out.?
I?m writing about this because Ty is spending a couple of days with my parents so Lori and I can write a few stories and meet a bunch of deadlines before all three of us head to Florida for a long weekend.
When we talked to Ty on the phone Monday afternoon ? just a couple of hours after he left ??Lori told him she already missed him.
He immediately replied in his sweet voice, ?Really?? and we could imagine his eyebrows shooting up and a smile on his face.
More than likely he was smiling because my parents were about to pull into Dairy Queen.
For those of you who are grandparents, there is a lot of info on Grandparents.com.
How does it feel when when your children spend stay overnight with grandparents or other family members?
Do you feel like you should cherish the time to clean the house, do the laundry, or go on a date night?
Do you feel guilty for having someone else handle your parenting responsibilities?
- By Andy Johnston, for the Momania blog
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From balloon rides to bungee-jumping, limbo skating boarding volcano, here are seven sports would only dare to try the extreme athlete.
1st Cliff Diving
If you are brave enough to be seen on the craggy rocks, cliff diving offers you the thrill of life. It is usually in the calmer waters and requires an extraordinary degree of courage and self confidence, not to mention a huge capacity to make decisions very quickly.
2nd Train surfing
TrainSurfing is very dangerous and has resulted in many deaths around the world, especially in countries like India and South Africa. In 1989 only 150 Brazilian children died while the sport. Repopularized The Germans in the 90s and soon became associated with the graffiti culture.
3rd Sky Diving
Skydiving began in 1797 when Andre-Jacques Garnerin jump successfully to a balloon. Now it is done as a recreational activity where participants jump fromas high as 15,000 feet, free fall in the first minute. It is done as a competitive sport, and often asked people the military and firefighters.
4th Hot Air Balloon
The thrill of watching the earth disappear beneath you, a fire, you pull up at the clouds, as is unsurpassed. With its own sake, is the wind you for a sightseeing tour, where the lakes, rivers and forests, deserts can be overlooked, even if you choose. For a quiet, first goSunrise or after sunset.
5th Limbo-Skating
And "all the rage in India at this time. Requires Limbo skating a huge amount of flexibility, balance and strength. Never heard of it? And" the sport of roller skating among the parked cars, which means you get very low, in the subdivision. In 2008, six years Aniket Chindak ran under 57 cars in 45 seconds!
6th Bungee jumping
Bungee jumping is an exciting activity that is jumping from a high structure while connectedto a large elastic cord. Structures like a bridge or a building to be attached, or move, like a balloon. Often this is done sitting in a chair, blindfolded, or with a bucket on his head. Brave Australians who have found this was not exciting enough, now bungee jumping crocodile-infested waters.
7th Volcano Boarding
If you feel disturbed with every emotion that you felt then maybe it's time to head down to the foothills of the Cerro Negro in Nicaragua for a mountainbelow an active volcano. With nothing but a suit, helmet and knee pads to protect them, speed up to 2380 feet of these extreme athletes as fast volcanoes at 50 miles per hour on a plank of plywood.
Wow! There is no shortage of adrenaline listed here. For those more adventurous, you can cut your work for you!
Source: http://sports-surfing.chailit.com/extreme-sports.html
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KINSHASA (AFP) ? A measles epidemic has killed 1,145 children in the Democratic Republic of Congo since January, the UN's Humanitarian Affairs mission in Kinshasa said Monday.
The epidemic "has already affected 115,600 children and killed 1,145" between January and June, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement.
This prompted the vaccination of 3.1 million children across five provinces, it added.
The campaign swung into action on May 10 after the NGO Medecins Sans Frontiers - Doctors Without Borders (MSF) deplored "the lack of reactivity" of organisations like the World Health Organisation (WHO) to what it termed an "uncontrollable" epidemic.
Vaccination is continuing in two provinces, the WHO said.
Measles is extremely contagious and can cause severe diarrhoea, pneumonia and, in extreme cases, blindness and death.
It is one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, despite a safe vaccine being available.
In 2010, 5,407 cases were reported in DR Congo, leading to 82 deaths, up from 899 cases and 26 deaths the year before.
DR Congo is also battling cholera and polio epidemics that have claimed 250 people since March, and is the country with one of the world's highest child mortality rates -- 148 out of every 1,000 live births.
The WHO responded to MSF's criticism by calling for dialogue.
"If you have criticism, the best thing is to open dialogue to see what is not going well," WHO coordinator Ayigan Kossi told AFP.
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I h??? noticed th?t ?n th? data banks th?t th?r? ?r? still over 10 thousand children waiting f?r adoption ?nd ?ll over th? age ?f 5 f?r th? past two years plus (Texas). W?th th?? I h??? noticed several sites ?f people pursuing t? adopt babies b?t n?t older children. I find th?? discouraging th?t ?? many people th?t ??n n?t h??? children ?f th??r ?wn b? natural ways d? n?t ?h???? t? take ?n a child ?n th? system over th? age ?f 5. I h??? found many ?f th??? children suffer fr?m severe Detachment ?nd Emotional d?m?g?, ??t th? State provides n? constant intensive Emotional Health services. Th? children ?t best see a therapist once a ?r twice a month wh??h doesn?t resolve th??r abandoment issues n?r th??r ?ng?r ?nd h?rt issues ?f being placed n?t ?n ???t one home b?t several homes over th? course ?f a year. I h??? first hand knowledge th??? kids ?r? left ?n ophanages f?r a few months th?n transfered t? a home th?n ?n a couple months later transferred again. Th?? h??? n?
stability n?r ?n? Emotional h?l? t? deal w?th th? dramatic changes ?n th??r lives. At th??? times th??? children ?h?w signs ?f ??th?r complete withdrawn ?r complete abusive natures. Th?n alot ?f th?m age out ?f th? system ?nd don?t thrive t? become caring productive emotional stable adults. More th?n half ?f th? girls ?nd up pregant ?nd living w?th abusive partners. More th?n half ?f m??t ?f th??? children ?nd up ?n th? streets ?r jail. In order f?r better outcomes ?nd futures f?r th??? kids w? m??t ?t?? th? constant cycle ?f rolling th?m over t? n?w foster homes ?ll th? time. M??t ?f th? children w?th siblings don?t ?r t? far away t? see th??r siblings. Th?? ?? a shame b?????? th? ?nl? bond th??? kids h??? left ?? severed due t? lack ?f g??d Foster Parents. I encourage Foster Parenting b?t doing a basic backround check, ??m? classes ?nd a home study doesn?t rectify th? problem. Th??? Foster Parents need n?t take kids ?n hopes ?f getting a young child t? raise ??
th??r ?wn. Th??? Foster Parents l?k? natural parents ?h??ld b? ?n Counseling sessions t? insure th?? h??? th? mentality ?nd g??d emotional health t? truely understand th?t ?f th?? take th??? kids th?t ?r? awaiting f?r Adoption ??n b? theirs w?th alot ?f hard work ?n participating ?n Emotional COunseling before ?nd ?ft?r th? child ?? placed w?th th?m until th? child?s symptons ?f oppression ?r aggression ?r? resolved ?n order t? gain a bond t? h?l? keep th? children placed ?n ?n ?l??? ?nd possibly adopted b? th?t Foster Family.
Th?? ?? wh?r? ??r system ?? Failing Children. Th?? ?l??? th? kids ?n wh?r? th?? ??n b?t th? matches ?r? n?t always t? th? children?s needs unless ?t?s th? needs ?f phyisical. Th?n th??? Foster/Adopt Parents tend t? th??? kids w?th n? clue wh?t ?? wr?ng w?th th?m, b?????? CPS never gives th?m th? gist ?f th? problems prior t? removals ?r termination. CPS doesn?t give much history ?n th??? children fr?m th? family, schools, parents, n?r ?n? ?th?r source ?f th??? kids past. Th? kids come ?n ?? vicitims b?t h??? learned fr?m th??r ?abusers? h?w t? react ?r act ?n different forms ?f abuse b?t counseling ?? never given extensively t? h?l? curve wh?t th??? child h??? learned fr?m th??r former environments. W?th th?? th??? children g?t around ?th?r children ???t l?k? th?m ?nd th? destructive behavior ?f th??? kids ?? encouraged b? th??r peers w?th l?k? problems. Thus th??? kids never ?t?? th? cycle ?nd ?? adults repeat ?r become worse th?n th??r ?abusers.? First thing taught
?n Child Psychology ?? th?t Children Model ?nd repeat everything th?? hear ?nd see. S? ?f b?d behavior ?? being reinforced b? th? abuser f?r many years, th?n ?n ?th?r child ?? helping reinforce b?d behavior, ?? possibly well ?? a Foster/Adopt parent (knowing th?? don?t d? couseling ?r ?n? testing prior t? becoming Surgorate) ?nd up encouraging b?d behavior, ?nd th? child h?? n? stablity w?th one home f?r more th?n 2 years w?th ?nl? a couple counseling sessions ?f th?t t? h?l? w?th behavior th?n EVERY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE ?? going t? FAIL ?n adulthood. N?t ???t th?t m??t children ?n Foster Care ?t?? Thriving.
Yes, Family placement w??ld b? nice b?t CPS doesn?t always want t? d? th?t ?? th?? don?t really search. Sorry ?t?s th? Truth. S?m? kids come fr?m homes th?t h?d minor problems b?t CPS h?d th? judges convinced th? Parent w?? ill prepared t? take th? child home ?? Termination w?? granted ?ft?r 12 months. Th?n th?r??s Th? incentive ?f keeping th??r jobs b?????? ?? ?f 2011 th??? Caseworkers w?ll h??? n? job b?????? ?t ?? going t? private sector ?nd th?? aren?t going w?th ?t. Th?n th?r??s th? financial bonus t? g?t kids adopted. Well, getting termination ?? easy ?n Texas ?? many judges l??? thinking th?? ?r? protecting children b? doing th??.,b?t getting adopted f?r children over 5 ?? a curse t? th??? kids.
Wh? ??n?t w? g?t more Funding, n?t f?r Adoption ?r Foster Care, b?t f?r more intensive Family based Services f?r children ?f different severities ?f problems? Such ?? ?ll Services provided t? Parents ?n both Removal ?nd Family based ?r? th? same. Wh? ??n?t w? tailor th??? services f?r Family based services w?th more intensive services ?f 2 t? 3 times a week counseling w?th children ?nd children b? themselves. Parenting Aids ?n homes twice a week. A b?g brother/b?g Sister outreach program required t? d? b? th??? families t? ??t more intervention ?n t? see problems ?f parenting ?nd f?r th? kids t? h??? someone wh? th?? ??n focus ?n wh?n th?r? ?r? more th?n ?n child ?n th? house.
M? goal ?? t? ??t th??? ?nt? effect. W? h??? a request going through t? push a 1 year program f?r Nurses t? ?????t low income/single parent families f?r th? first year ?f ?n infants life t? h?l? prevent homelessness, abortions, joblessness, malnurishement, ?nd fatalities ?f infants b? th? Pro-Life organization ?n Houston. I believe ?n half ?n ounce ?f prevention leads t? a pound ?f cure.
I believe m? suggestions ?r? Prevention w?th ??m? needed immediate Cure.?
?I found, fr?m information provided b? th? Texas Department ?f Family ?nd Protective Services, ?n Fiscal 2003, 30 foster children died ?n ??r state?s care; ?n Fiscal 2004, 38 foster children died; ?nd ?n Fiscal 2005, 48 foster children died.
?Data shows th?t wh?l? th? number ?f foster children ?n ??r state?s care increased 24 percent fr?m 26,133 ?n Fiscal 2003 t? 32,474 ?n Fiscal 2005, th? number ?f deaths increased 60 percent.?-Caroly Keeton Strayhorn
I ?m one ?f those parents fighting a Termination ?f Parental Rights Hearing ?n two months.
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Advertising agencies have been around through many changes starting with billboards, television ads, magazines, and the internet/web 2.0. The bottom line is advertising agencies work and will continue to work as the industry continues to evolve and change into the 21st century. Many businesses don?t make room for advertising in their budget or have an in house advertising specialist. However, advertising is as important as ever and putting it in the right hands can have a dramatic effect on return on investment as well as the bottom line.
If you are currently not advertising or have been managing your advertising campaigns without an agency, you may be missing out on valuable exposure, paying too much, or advertising in the wrong places.? With competition perpetually increasing in urban counties like Westchester, breaking through the noise with efficient advertising at the right price is essential.? Below are a few reasons why small businesses should consider advertising agencies.
Advertising can be done successfully in house for many businesses with the right knowledge and dedication.? However, if you think that your business could use the aid of an advertising agency, contact Inspiria Media for a free consultation.? Inspiria serves Westchester, White Plains, and other areas surrounding NYC.
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The uncontrolled growth of cells is a disease called cancer. Other malignant characteristics of cancer are an invasion that destroys contiguous tissues and metastasis i.e. the spreading to other locations of the body via the blood or the lymph glands. Benign tumors are unlike cancer in that they do not invade or metastasize.
Either environmental or hereditary reasons can be the cause of cancer. First and foremost, it is an environmental disease with enhanced risk from genetic influences. The main environmental reasons behind the cause of cancer are obesity, smoking, pollution, illness and radiation etc..
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common sorts of cancer. It occurs in the ovaries of women which is why it is called ovarian cancer. There are two ovaries in females, one on each side of the uterus. Both eggs and hormones i.e. estrogen, testosterone and progesterone are made by the ovaries.
Mostly, it occurs in those women who have reached their menopause. Usually an ovarian cancer is a kind of epithelial cancer i.e. cancer in the outer cells of an ovary. Most common kinds of epithelial cancer of the ovaries are serous. Less commonly known types are clear cell and endometrioid ovarian cancers
Almost 85% of the women treated for ovarian cancer are above the age of 50, although there are possibilities of its occurrence in younger females too. Multiple genetic mutations are the cause of this cancer. The danger of the disease is greater in those women who have never had a baby.
The danger is higher for those whose menstrual cycle starts at an early age and whose menopause happens late. Infertility is the biggest danger factor behind this disease. Personal or family history of breast cancer increases the risk of ovarian cancer too.
The indications of the disease are not specific to it and it normally begins stealthily. Some of the indications of ovarian cancer are pelvic pain, abdominal pressure, indigestion or wind, constipation, lower back pain, the frequent need to urinate, loss of appetite, pain with intercourse, alterations in the menstrual cycle and a deficiency of energy.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer tend to be persistent and they worsen with time. An appointment with a GP should be made if any of the above mentioned indications happen every day for two to three weeks. If someone has a family history of this cancer, she should make contact with her medical doctor for further diagnosis of the worries.
The most common diagnostic procedures and check ups are pelvic examination, ultrasound, CA 125 blood test and surgery for removing samples to test (biopsy). Four stages of ovarian cancer are recognized according to the intensity of the disease.
The treatment of ovarian cancer is possible. Researchers are working on creating methods of identifying it at earlier stages because it is very problematic to cure it at later stages. The most common form of treatment for ovarian cancer is a combination of chemotherapy and surgery.
Healthy habits like eating a balanced diet, exercising and getting enough sleep can be useful to control your indications of the disease. Although there is no certain method to protect you from this disease, the danger of getting ovarian cancer can be reduced by thinking about the risks and advantages of using birth control pills and discussing worries with your medical doctor.
Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on a number of topics, but is now involved with the stages of ovarian cancer. If you want to know more, please visit our web site at Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
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Michele Bachmann's campaign is fortifying its earlier hit on Tim Pawlenty with a new one - after his campaign fired back - that equates the former Minnesota governor to the current Democratic president.
From spokeswoman Alice Stewart:
"Governor Pawlenty would have us believe that there is 'very little difference' between his positions and those of Michele Bachmann.
"But in fact, there is very little difference between Governor Pawlenty's past positions and Barack Obama's positions on several critical issues facing Americans. On issues such as unconstitutional healthcare mandates, climate change regulations, and Wall Street bailouts, there's very little daylight, indeed, between Governor Pawlenty's record and the Obama administration's policies.
"And of course, President Obama would surely applaud Governor Pawlenty's 2006 statement that the 'era of small government is over,' and that the government will have to be 'more proactive and more aggressive.'
"Governor Pawlenty has changed his positions in recent years, but he can't run from his big government record as governor of Minnesota that left the state's budget in a multi-billion dollar mess. That's not executive experience we need.
"As Michele Bachmann said earlier today, she 'has a lifetime record of success and action in the real world. Real-world actions speak louder than his words as a career politician.' And so the more Republican voters examine Michele Bachmann's record and Governor Pawlenty's record, the more they will see that there is a world of difference between the two."
Bachmann, who had two weeks ago said she didn't want to engage in "negativity" after Tim Pawlenty started attacking her by name, is now entering a new phase, it seems - one where she answers the charges as they come.
Continue ReadingThe pivot is taking place after Bachmann's toughest week of her relatively new campaign - days of stories about migraines she suffers and questions about whether it could impact her performance, which were answered over a period of days that prolongued the story. At the same, her Iowa organization has been trying to catch up in ground game to her fast rise in the polls.
One of the hard rules of politics is that campaigns don't engage unless they have to. And the new move also comes at a time when, many observers say, Pawlenty has been showing real signs of life on the stump in advance of the Ames Straw Poll in Iowa.
Pawlenty's earlier volley described Bachmann's record as empty. His campaign manager, Nick Ayers, posted on Twitter that her hits were based on "inaccurate" research and that they would be responding tomorrow in depth.
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As I?m sure you?ve heard (and felt!) this week has already shown record-breaking temperatures across the country, and this heat wave is only expected to move further east through the end of this week. Temperatures are expected to break 100 today and tomorrow with a heat index of up to 110! While high heat is usually just an inconvenient downside to summer, when it crests as high as this we should consider taking some precautions. Caregivers, make sure to pay special attention to your elderly loved ones during this unbearable heat wave.
According to The Weather Channel, heat is the number one weather-related killer in the United States outpacing hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters. Soaring temperatures pose the biggest threat to the elderly, the very young, and the ill, as well as those who cannot afford air conditioning or live in the heart of big cities. Check on your elderly neighbors and invite them into your air conditioned home if they don?t have it. (Who knows, you might even trade some interesting stories over a cold glass of iced tea!) If you are living in a big city, the threat is two fold. High temperatures often continue through the night as concrete and asphalt release the heat they?ve absorbed throughout the day, leaving you in a baking oven even in the dead of night. Less obvious but just as threatening is the increase of pollutants in the air (due to the stagnation caused by lack of air circulation) that can irritate those with sensitive respiratory systems. For seniors already suffering from emphysema or asthma, this can be particularly threatening.
Caregivers and family members, keep on the lookout for symptoms of the two most common heat-related illnesses in the elderly: heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is defined as a ?mild form of shock marked by heavy sweating, weakness, cold, clammy skin, a weak pulse, fainting and vomiting.? If not quickly caught and treated, the condition can possibly lead to heatstroke?a life threatening illness that can result in brain damage or even death if not treated by emergency medical help immediately.
Seniors and those caring for them should take extra care to prevent any ill-effects from this suffocating heat. Ensure that those most at-risk are in an air-conditioned and cool room if possible. If not, you may want to consider temporarily helping them move to a location that does have air conditioning to keep them more comfortable. Of course, make sure to drink plenty of water as well. Even the strongest of us can fall prey to the heat if we aren?t aware and don?t take the proper precautions.
Stay cool!
Source: The Weather Channel
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Strikeforce has decided on the location of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinals. MMA Junkie reported that Josh Barnett vs. Sergei Kharitonov and Antonio Silva vs. Daniel Cormier will take place in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The location is notable because Barnett, a fighter who has tested positive for steroids in the past, and will now fight under a state commission that, along with Nevada and New Jersey, is respected as one of the most thorough in country. Earlier this week, Ohio Athletic Commission head Bernie Profato told Cagewriter that extra requirements are expected of a fighter who has tested positive in the past.
"If anybody, I don't care who it is, if it's my brother, if they tested previous for drugs, they're going to have to take a pre-fight test," Profato said. "If I look at that database, and I see they've failed a test, then we're going to take a pre-fight test within 30 days of the fight."
They will be joined by a middleweight championship bout between Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza and Luke Rockhold, "King" Mo Lawal's return to action against Roger Gracie, Josh Thomson vs. Maximo Blanco, and Olympic silver medalist Yoel Romero's U.S. debut against Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante.
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BEIJING (AFP) ? Manufacturing activity in China contracted for the first time in a year in July to hit a 28-month low, early HSBC data showed Thursday, the latest sign monetary tightening measures are being felt.
However, the figures also indicated that despite several interest rate hikes aimed at tempering stubbornly high inflation the cost of raw materials continued to rise.
HSBC's preliminary purchasing managers index fell to 48.9 in July from a final reading of 50.1 in June, the British banking giant said.
A reading above 50 indicates the sector is expanding, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.
The July reading, which is subject to revision when the bank publishes its final figures on August 1, was the lowest since March 2009 and fell below 50 for the first time since July 2010.
"We expect industrial growth to decelerate in the coming months as tightening measures continue to filter through," HSBC chief economist Qu Hongbin said in a statement.
Qu said the world's second-largest economy is still likely to grow nearly nine percent in the rest of the year, supported by resilient consumer spending and continued massive investment in infrastructure projects.
The contraction in July may be partly due to seasonal factors such as a regular decline in orders during the summer months as foreign customers go on holiday, Yao Wei, a Hong Kong-based economist with Societe Generale, told AFP.
It also showed that many small and medium-sized firms, which the HSBC survey focuses on, had been hit hard by tighter credit conditions as Beijing stepped up measures to curb bank lending, she said.
But what will likely worry policymakers is data showing input prices, including costs of raw materials and fuels, rose at a faster rate in July than the previous month, indicating manufacturers remain under significant inflationary pressure.
Chinese officials have been pulling on a variety of levers to prevent the economy from overheating and rein in inflation -- which hit a three-year high of 6.4 percent in June -- amid fears high prices could trigger social unrest.
In a bid to stop money flooding the system Beijing has increased the amount banks must hold in reserve several times -- which cut lending 10 percent in the first half of 2011 -- while interest rates have risen five times since October.
Economic growth slowed to 9.5 percent in the second quarter from 9.7 percent in the first three months of the year and 9.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010.
Manufacturing accounts for nearly 50 percent of China's economy so a contraction in the sector will impact overall growth, Yao said.
But authorities were unlikely to scrap tightening measures as the slowdown, was tolerable so far, she added.
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