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The Topsfield Board of Selectmen on May 7 welcomed newly-elected Lynne Bermudez to the team.
The Topsfield Board of Selectmen on May 7 welcomed newly-elected Lynne Bermudez to the team. The selectmen also conducted a handshake-vote of new Board officers. Former Clerk Mark Lyons is now chairman of the Board and Lynne Bermudez is the new clerk.
Bond Anticipation Note
The Board voted unanimously to approve the sale of $14,217,292 bond anticipation note (BAN) for the Town of Topsfield for the following purposes:
Town Hall Project: $2,261,680
School Envelope & Roofs: $5,259,063
Water Treatment Plant: $5,726,549
Water Main Project: $970,000
These are the final balances to borrow for the Town Hall Project and the Water Treatment Plant, and these will be the total borrowing for the School Envelope Project and the Water Main Project for River Road.
This is a one-year BAN, which will be due May 10, 2019 awarded with a coupon rate of 3 percent and a premium of $157,813.
Consigli Construction Change Order #7
The board voted unanimously to approve Construction Services Change Order #7, which includes a construction manager contingency reduction of $60,000 and an added cost of $36,386.92. (The additional cost is for the regrading and resurfacing of the parking lot to relieve elevation issues in order to provide appropriate handicapped accessibility.)
Town offices lease agreement
The board voted unanimously to approve an extension of the lease agreement for temporary government office space located at 461 Boston Street, Topsfield from Aug. 1, 2018 until Sept. 30, 2018 for a monthly fee of $9,000.
Personnel Classification Plan
The board unanimously approved of an amendment to the Town's Personnel Classification Plan by establishing the title of "Seasonal Equipment Operator" at Grade 4 to allow the Parks and Cemeteries Department to hire a temporary, seasonal equipment operator. (This position will not exceed six consecutive months or 1,000 hours.) Parks and Cemeteries Chairman was present to add that, "This amendment would attract more qualified applicants and increase employee proficiency and professionalism. Applicants with specialized skills, experience, training and pertinent licenses should be hired at levels beyond entry status. We feel confident that diversifying the pay scale for seasonal employees will draw in qualified personnel and provide the department with dependable, reliable, and responsible employees."

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747's Electrifying Breakthrough
By Floyd Lukecart
May 2016
Many of the flight instruments such as the airspeed, altimeter and rate-of-climb on the first 747s were basically huff-n-puff type, i.e., they were pitot (pressure) and static (vacuum) instruments connected to the pitot probes mounted outside near the front of the airplane by aluminum tubing.
The Air Data Computer was analog and also connected to the pitot-static tubing. The Air Data Computer supplied analog signals to other systems on the airplane such as the Automatic Pilot and Navigation systems. Eventually the analog Air Data Computer was replaced with a digital Air Data Computer, but it still required a pitot-static connection.
One of the highlights of working as an avionics system engineer and lead engineer for the Air Data System on the 747, 757 and 767 was to develop an electric airspeed indicator for the 747, thus eliminating the pitot tubing normally connected to the two airspeed indicators, consequently reducing weight.
After the airspeed indicator development completion, the next hurdle was to convince the Federal Aviation Administration that the electric airspeed indicators were as safe as, or safer than, the pitot-driven airspeed indicators. After submitting safety data and other papers to the FAA, the airspeed indication system was approved, and until the 747 went with digital all-glass flight instruments, the two airspeed indicators were electric.
Another first on the 747 was to develop glass flight instruments for Air Force One, a 747-200. This was prior to the production 747 development of all-glass flight instruments. As the lead engineer on this project, with three Boeing engineers, two vendor engineers, plus a Boeing staff engineer, the work meant lots of overtime hours were to be spent -- but in the end, the job was accomplished.
This was the project that eliminated my bridge game during the lunch hour.


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This beautiful sterling set of salt and pepper shakers are in the pattern Francis I by Reed & Barton and are in excellent ESTATE condition. There are is I by Reed & Barton no dents, damage or repairs. These pieces are NOT monogrammed.
They measure 3 1/4 in length and weigh 107 grams total weight. The bottom of these salt and pepper shakers are marked with Reed & Barton Sterling and X569, (as pictured). These pieces would be a lovely addition to any sterling collection. The item "Francis I-Reed & Barton Sterling Salt & Pepper Shakers 3 1/4" is in sale since Tuesday, February 28, 2017.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt & Pepper Shakers".
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Southside Draft COA Changes
Routes 73 & 74 - in the long term, would reduce both to on demand services.
Route 25 - would reroute the portion between the PA Road/S. Plaza Trail/Providence Road intersection and PA Road/Witchduck Road/Kempsville Road intersection. The 25 would use Providence Road (east-west) and Kempsville Road (north-south) to serve the Fairfield area.
Me: this one comes down to a trade-off: are you willing to give up the Baxter Road/PA Road area to get Fairfield? I would, but a transit advocate I spoke to wouldn't.
Route 26 - redraws it as a Pembroke East to Lynnhaven Mall route, via Bow Creek, Rosemont Road, and Bonney Road.
Me: this one has been in the pipes since late Spring. The 26 is the least rode of VB's daily year-round routes.
Route 29 - would be split at Hilltop, with the Mill Dam Road deviation eliminated from the northern portion.
Me: splitting the 29 has appeared in a couple previous regional transit studies. When will it actually be done?
Route 36 - would take the Pembroke East - Amphib base section of Route 1 and add it to the 36.
Birdneck Circulator - a new service. It would go out 24th Street from the Resort Area, up Birdneck Road, west on Laskin, up Republic Road, south on First Colonial, east on I-264, then back up Birdneck and out 24th Street.
Me: the TPO's just-approved Non-Driver Report identifies pockets in this area lacking transit service, which the Circulator seeks to serve.
Routes 9 & 18 - the NSU - Cedar Grove sections would be eliminated. The 18 would then become an every 40 minute service.
Route 4 - straightened somewhat, the portion south of Virginia Beach Boulevard eliminated (plenty of other service in that area), and it becomes a one-way loop.
Route 5 - in the south, it shoots down Tidewater Drive and Little Creek to Evelyn Butts instead of going to Wards Corner.
Route 23 - the segment along Wood Avenue and Front Street is eliminated. In addition, the portion south of Best Square is gone.
Route 15 - the monster of the COA, with the 15 being split. 15a runs Naval Station Norfolk to Amphib base (the 8 is chopped at Evelyn Butts), while 15b is Evelyn Butts to Greenbrier Mall.
Route 41 - extend service to Cavalier Business Park at peak hours.
Route 44 - eliminate the 44C, and extend the full route down Frederick Boulevard to Walmart.
Route 45 - move the outbound section of the 57 between Victory Crossing and Airline Boulevard to the 45.
Route 57 - in addition to the above, extend the route to Greenbrier Mall.
The major surgery was in transit-poor Chesapeake.
Greenbrier Mall - all 15s would go there, with the transfer center moved there from Robert Hall. Also, a Greenbrier Connector (circulator) bus would be introduced.
Routes 6 & 13 - their through buses from Cedar Grove to Robert Hall now operate on the same half hour. Stagger them, so most people have a bus (either the 6 or 13) in walking distance every 30 minutes. Also, eliminate 13 service south of Chesapeake General Hospital.
Route 58 - instead of fish hooking to Robert Hall, go down Dominion, Grassfield (including Walmart), then turn onto Cedar Road. Serve both TCC Chesapeake and the Chesapeake Municipal Center before ending at Chesapeake General Hospital.
Me: the idea with the 13 is to take it off the Great Bridge drawbridge, which regularly causes the 13 to miss the lineup at Robert Hall. However, I had a HRT Staffer point out to me that the changes mean taking the 58 across two drawbridges.
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I didn't know the 26 ran on Sundays
What exactly is the plan? Will I be loosing my Dahlia & Rosemont to TCC ride?
This WOULD affect my ability to attend TCC (I just started this semester) as I'm in a wheelchair and do not have any other means of getting around.
- September 26, 2009 at 11:35 PM
(same poster as before)
I have a lousy experience with Handi-Ride:
* It's $3 per ride compared to $0.75 per bus ride (I use the $35 30-Day card though, which is NOT VALID ON HANDI-RIDE)
* I have to call ahead, whereas my 26 comes when promised (late leaving TCC, yes I know it's coming from the 29 so I'm not surprised). This is a problem if I just want to go for a ride or something goes wrong with my schedule
- September 26, 2009 at 11:39 PM
- Avenging Archangel said...
VB's outlying routes don't currently run on Sundays. However, that's a bridge we'll have to cross to qualify for Federal LRT funding.
- September 27, 2009 at 1:25 AM
It seems to me that for Va Beach to qualify for New Starts they are forced to amp up service until at least 10 and run on Sundays. Am I correct?
- September 27, 2009 at 9:30 AM
- Avenging Archangel said...
The figure I was given by HRT in early 2008 was 20% overall. You can start some arguments over where to place those hours.
Personally, evening and Sunday service on the outlying routes should come first.
- September 27, 2009 at 10:22 AM
- Michael Ragsdale said...
@Anon, asking about the 26:
Yes, the leg you travel to/from TCC will be eliminated. I don't agree with that change either
What time do you take your trips and how empty is the bus usually?
The 29 will still be running on Lynnhaven (yes I know that's a bit far to Lynnhaven & Rosemont)
As for when this will happen: I don't know
- September 27, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Did Norfolk have to boost service to qualify for NewStarts or were they alredy good?
- September 27, 2009 at 8:01 PM
- Avenging Archangel said...
Norfolk already had very good bus service.
- September 27, 2009 at 9:07 PM
How is HRT planning on getting people from Cedar Grove to the LRT stations?
- September 27, 2009 at 9:13 PM
- Avenging Archangel said...
The mid-term solution will be the Harbor Park multimodal station, which Norfolk is looking to build with stimulus money. That would be the new downtown bus transfer center, with LRT right there.
In the interim, all we've got is the friggin' 310 - Gold help us.
- September 27, 2009 at 9:41 PM
Well they need to hurry on up and build the Harbor Park transfer center, because Cedar Grove is so far from downtown and the 310 is ALWAYS jam packed, especialy during rush hour.
Do you plan on riding LRT in your daily commute? Just curious.I'll be riding every day.
- September 27, 2009 at 9:57 PM
- Avenging Archangel said...
I don't go into downtown Norfolk daily, but will use LRT when I do.
- September 28, 2009 at 7:57 AM
- Michael Ragsdale said...
When I'm back home (I'm currently in western Virginia for job training):
25 (God help me) --> TIDE
Maybe it'll be safer if I take 12 --> 15 --> TIDE, or
- September 28, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Transfers from bus to rail will be free right?
- September 28, 2009 at 4:09 PM
- Michael Ragsdale said...
As far as I know: use your pass as always to transfer
- September 28, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Do you guys think the trains will be crowded (standing room only) at rush hour?
- September 28, 2009 at 6:33 PM
- Avenging Archangel said...
Anon 4:09,
LRT is budgeted at bus fare, so there is no planned transfer cost issue.
Anon 6:33,
Given that I semiregularly leave Cedar Grove at rush hour for Virginia Beach, I can tell you first-hand that the Outbound 20s (the parallel bus route) are SRO at rush hour. Therefore, I expect the trains to be full.
- September 28, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. I think the busses in general have been SRO lately.
You guys think we'll get 6,000-12,000 riders per day on the tide?
- September 28, 2009 at 7:42 PM
- Avenging Archangel said...
Having seen the station-by-station breakdown of the numbers, and being familiar with the associated bus routes, I believe it can be done.
- September 28, 2009 at 11:42 PM


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The competition is hotting up in the world of social media. With the arrival of Google+, everyone is looking around to see how the newest social platform will fit into the market and what will give - because ultimately, something has to. Most expect Google+ users to migrate over from Facebook, although it's too early to say that that will definitively be the case because Google+ is still in 'invite-only' mode and people are still getting used to what the new platform has to offer.
Google+ is more closely related to Facebook than it is to Twitter, which is why the general consensus is that Google will attract users from the social heavyweight. For most people, managing more than just one social profile is too much to ask, and I've already spoken to a few people who have stopped using Facebook in favour of using Twitter - so when Google+ opens for everyone, I'm sure many more will also be tempted to make a move.
Google and Facebook learn from each other
It's been interesting to watch the activity which has come about as a result of the introduction of Google+. Facebook in particular, has been very busy and has looked to take what it has learnt from Google+, and employ it within it's own systems. An example of this is how Facebook now provides users with the ability to group contacts, which can be said to have come about as a result of inspiration drawn from Google+ Circles.
But what I find more interesting than the competition between Facebook and Google, is what Twitter is planning on for the future and how it intends on avoiding the clash which will inevitably come between Facebook and Google.
Twitter is different and doesn't want to be categorised with Facebook and Google+
The great thing about Twitter is its simplicity. Its whole purpose is to be a fast-paced stream of information and chit-chat which pretty much anyone can get involved in. From the moment you set up a Twitter account, its simplicity is hard to avoid. You don't have to register any real personal details, you can claim your account within seconds, and you need to be quite simplistic when it comes to posting updates - after all, you only have 140 characters to do it in.
Further streamlining?
Now Dick Costolo, Twitter CEO, is planning on streamlining the micro-blogging platform even further. Whilst Facebook and Google are looking to bolt extra functionality onto their services, Twitter is planning on cutting back. This innovative approach is an attempt to ensure Twitter remains unique in its offering and avoids clashing with the other two companies.
Quite how Twitter plans on simplifying its service remains to be seen but nevertheless, it's certainly an approach which is sure to benefit the company in the longterm. Those people I have spoken to who have moved from using Facebook to using Twitter, have said that they did so because of just how easy Twitter is to manage. If they can go one-step further and make the service even easier, then that would only strengthen its attraction and USP.
I think John Battelle said it best when he said, "Twitter is a pencil. Facebook, on the other hand, is Photoshop. There's so much you can do with it, the pencil function gets lost."


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For those that consume low fat or keto diets, there is almost always something which you may consume in every fast food restaurant or location. Plan ahead. Before entering a restaurant, take a look at their menu and nutrition information online in your house or along with your smartphone.
It's always good to comprehend the safe options prior to being enticed by menu items that you shouldn't have on a low-carb diet program. You can also visit https://www.domesticatingscout.com/ to know more about keto diet food.
To be able to make it much easier to locate a fast keto-friendly option, I have compiled a listing of many restaurants and fast food areas and those things that I've found are the cheapest carbs (and many emotionally satisfying) choices.
Generally, there's usually a salad choice anywhere you are. In Burger joints, simply eliminate the bun, and lots of places provide lettuce wraps rather. Chicken should not have breading.
Now for your food options… here are a few fairly obvious basic principles to follow:
- Jump the bun or wrapping
- Scatter the rice, pasta, or rice
- Salads – no croutons. Stick with low-carb choices – Caesar, Blue Cheese, Ranch, and Chipotle. Have a look at the title that might provide you a hint, things such as "honey" from the honey Dijon or even "sweet" from the dressing table name – those are often not a fantastic selection. Check the fixing for things which are high in carbohydrate content.
- Chicken – Pick broiled or sautéed. Avoid any poultry that's breaded.


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Atal Bihari Vajpayee dies at 93, country mourns former PM's loss
BusinessToday.In August 16, 2018
Atal Bihari Vajpayee passed away today at the age of 93. Leaders cutting across the political spectrum mourned the loss of India's former prime minister. The 93-year-old political icon was suffering from kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection and even respiratory problems.
In 2009, he suffered a stroke leading to loss of speech and subsequently causing dementia. Vajpayee was a monumental figure in both BJP and India's political landscape. He was the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete his five-year term.
Here are the latest updates:
9:35 pm: PM Modi paid his homage to his mentor Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the latter's residence. Also to pay their respects were party chief Amit Shah and Vajpayee's contemporary LK Advani.
9:30 pm: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj reached 6, Krishna Menon Marg to pay their respects to Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Rajnath Singh will also hold a condolence meeting for Vajyapee in Lucknow on August 21. Vajpayee was elected from Lucknow multiple times and after that, Rajnath Singh became the MP from the city.
8:40 pm: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh has written a letter of condolence to Atal Bihari Vajpayee's adopted daughter Namita Bhattacharya.
8:35 pm: "All of us who knew Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee are saddened to hear of his passing away. He was a great leader with a great sense of compassion and humour. He will be remembered fondly by a vast number of us," said Tata Trusts Chairman Ratan Tata.
8:30 pm: A half-day holiday has been declared in the afternoon for all Central government offices and CPSUs across the country and Delhi government offices.
8:20 pm: The mortal remains of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee have been brought to his home at Krishna Menon Marg.
8:00 pm: Remembering the former prime minister, Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises called Atal Bihari Vajpayee the Father of Modern Telecommunication in India. "A great economic reformer, as a Prime Minister he was always guided by a strong conviction that liberalisation would help us realise our economic potential and ultimately open the doors to becoming a globally competitive, strong and resilient economy. He can truly be called the Father of Modern Telecommunication in India having ushered in the National Telecom Policy in 1999, which helped the industry overcome some of its toughest early challenges," Mittal said.
7:50 pm: Bihar Government has declared seven-day state mourning and a public holiday tomorrow.
7:45 pm: Delhi government declares holiday tomorrow as mark of respect towards the former prime minister. All schools and colleges in the national capital will remain shut.
7:30 pm: "An era comes to an end with the passing away of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The nation has lost not just a Bharat Ratna, a statesman par excellence, but also an admirable human being. His gift with words, his decency and grace in dealing with friends and foes were the mark of an exemplary life in politics. His warmth and soft-spoken charming manner ensured he was loved by all whose lives he touched. He put the nation on the fast track with initiatives like the Golden Quadrilateral project, the New Telecom Policy, the Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and the Fiscal Responsibility Act that laid down the path for future governments to follow," said Dr Prathap Reddy, Founder & Chairman, Apollo Hospitals.
7:15 pm: Reacting to the demise to former PM, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Sons said, "The nation has lost a statesman of independent India. An iconic leader on the world stage, Vajpayeeji led India with great wisdom, foresight and love for the country."
6:55 pm: Government announces 7-day state mourning throughout India from August 16 to August 22. Flags will be flown half mast and no official entertainment will be allowed.
6:40 pm: Vajpayee's last rites will be conducted near Smriti Sthal on the banks of Yamuna. The memorial is the designated spot for the cremation of presidents, vice-presidents and prime ministers.
6:30 pm: Atal Bihari Vajpayee's body will be taken to his residence at 6, Krishna Menon Marg, where it will be kept throughout the night. The body will be taken to the BJP headquarters at Ashoka Road to allow the public to pay their respects.
6:00 pm: "It was Atal Ji's exemplary leadership that set the foundations for a strong, prosperous and inclusive India in the 21st century. His futuristic policies across various sectors touched the lives of each and every citizen of India. It was due to the perseverance and struggles of Atal Ji that the BJP was built brick by brick. He travelled across the length and breadth of India to spread the BJP's message, which led to the BJP becoming a strong force in our national polity and in several states," PM Modi said.
5:50 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Vajpayee's death marks the end of an era. "He lived for the nation and served it assiduously for decades."
5:45 pm: Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away.
2:50 pm: Prime Minister Modi leaves AIIMS
2:10 pm: PM Modi arrives at AIIMS. His second visit in 24 hours, PM Modi has reached AIIMS to check on Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
1:50 pm: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will board a 2.50 pm flight to Delhi to see Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
1:45 pm: Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan have reached AIIMS.
1:44 pm: Former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh has also reached AIIMS to enquire about Atal Bihari Vajpayee's health.
1:43 pm: BJP chief Amit Shah reaches AIIMS again after his visit in the morning.
1:30 pm: I served as a member of his cabinet for two years, to hear about his health is distressing. He is a great leader and to work under him was a very good experience. I would be flying to Delhi today: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik
12:59 pm: Arvind Kejriwal visits former PM, asks AAP workers to avoid birthday parties
12:40 pm: UP CM Yogi Adityanath is also expected to arrive in Delhi to visit Vajpayee in the hospital. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is also expected.
12:35 pm: Delhi police has urged people to avoid taking the Aurobindo Marg to avoid traffic as AIIMS is situated near Aurobindo Marg.
12:30 pm: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have also reached AIIIMS to meet Vajpayee.
12:15 pm: Politicians are lining up at AIIMs to meet the former prime minister. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah visited Vajpayee. "His condition is grim, just pray for him," Abdullah said.
12:00 pm: Ranchi CM Raghubar Das is believed to have cancelled a government event to meet Vajpayee. Earlier, MP CM Shivraj Singh and Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje had cancelled their political yatras to visit Vajpayee.
11:50 am: Earlier in the morning, Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj reached AIIMS to visit Vajpayee
11:00 am: AIIMS released a press statement saying Vajpayee's condition "continues to be the same". He is critical and is on life support systems, it said.
10: 50 am: Earlier this morning, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu was also seen leaving the premises of the hospital. Various BJP leaders are visiting the hospital to take stock of the former PM's health.


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Why has international business globalization grown rapidly in the last 10 years?
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Why international business globalization has grown rapidly over the past decade:
International business has in the past decade since 2001 grown rapidly at unprecedented rate reaching its peak in 2008 before the recession hit hard when consumer spending was at its peak globally. There are various factors that have paid an important role in this growth over the past decade. These are, market liberalization which have reduced to protectionism in big markets such as China and India opening them up for business. This has resulted to businesses sourcing some of its activities to this low wage countries to reduce costs of doing business; rapid development of digital communication and ecommerce. The internet has grown rapidly over the past ten years lowering the cost of communication and getting information concerning business prospects. This digital ...
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The colour of food is important – if a strawberry is red, it's most likely ripe, and should taste sweet, and if a piece of meat has a blue or green tinge, it could be turning off.
Colour and Appetite
Marketeers, bloggers and Instagramers know that just the picture of delicious food can be enough to make people feel hungry.
Colour and Taste
how food looks, even just what colour it is, can change how someone thinks it tastes.
When I was at catering college in the 1980s we did an experiment by making four clear jellies
300ml water
25g caster sugar
3 sheets leaf gelatine
We Gently heated the water with the sugar in a pan until the sugar dissolved (but not boiling, as the gelatine will be less effective). Pre-soak all the gelatine leaves in a bowlful of cold water for about 5 minutes, or until they are soft and pliable.
Remove the gelatine leaves from the soaking water and squeeze out any excess water with your hands.
Stir into the warm water, until melted pour into shot glasses. Next flavour each glass with a drop of clear flavour (I used organic oils Lemon, Orange, Strawberry, Blackcurrant) stir well.
Then colour them all orange and let set in the fridge.
When students were asked to taste them, most thought they were orange flavoured.
You can also try this with lemonade and different colours.
We also made all the food for the refectory that day following the same principles as a experiment in the 1970s, where people were given steak and chips that looked ordinary under special lighting.
When the students saw the meal under normal lights, some felt ill because the steak was blue and the chips were green, and the gravy was red.
One of the reasons we don't eat much blue food is most likely because in nature blue can be a warning that the food has gone moldy or off.
An advantage to this is blue can be used as appetite suppressant if you are trying to lose weight try using a blue plate.
Restaurants sometimes use colour to make foods seem to taste stronger, sweeter or better. Think Indian and Asian with foods like tandoori!
Make sure you pay more attention to the colour you choose for decorating your chocolates and pasties.
Also try taking a look at Hazel Lee, my chocolate friend and collegues website for more thoughts and tools on this.


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Cascara SagradaSpeeds upwards the process of peristalsis, the contractions from the large intestine which keep foods moving with the digestive system. This particular aids your system make a softer, faster colon motion creating
not as likely to build up.
Treatment number 3 is eating fruit and veggies. Your digestive tract desires vegetables and fruit. Apples as well as Oranges work great many fruits due to amount of juice they supply and also they may be waste rapidly. It's advised that you simply should not eat fresh fruit right after a meal. The swallowed many fruits will not be waste swiftly simply because it is going to remain together with your own dinner as part of your abdomen. It's suggested in order to rather take in fruit bankruptcy lawyer las vegas belly is clear.
Factors behind Piles: Piles come from too much pressure within the rectum, driving blood in order to stretch as well as get bigger the particular arteries. People in whose mom and dad experienced
could be prone to have them. The most common causes are pushing with bowels (from constipation or tough barstools), diarrhea, continual sitting down, sitting for the bathroom for years, giving birth strain with the unborn infant within expecting mothers, heavylifting, genetic trend, obesity.
The procedure for piles Numerous surgical methods can be utilized to remove or perhaps reduce how big
: Rubber band ligation A rubber band is positioned about the foot of the actual
inside the anus. This rock band cuts off flow, and also the
withers aside within a few days. Sclerotherapy is among the oldest kinds of treatment. A chemical solution is inserted into the
or small area around it. This kind of answer creates a nearby effect in which disrupts blood circulation in the hemorrhoid, producing the actual
reduce. Laser or even electrocoagulation methods Both strategies utilize unique units to burn hemorrhoidal tissue. Cryotherapy uses chilly temps to obliterate the actual veins and also cause inflammation and also scarring. It's more time ingesting, related to more posttreatment pain, and is less effective than anything else. Therefore, this action isn't popular. Hemorrhoidectomy Occasionally, extensive or perhaps extreme internal or perhaps external
might need elimination simply by surgical procedure known as
ectomy. This is the best method for permanent elimination of
s. Hemorrhoidectomy is the treatment with regard to severe thirddegree and also fourthdegree hemorrhoids.
s in which bleed but do not prolapse Seconddegree
s which prolapse with straining or even defecating and withdraw on their own Thirddegree
s which prolapse and need guide lowering Fourthdegree
s which chronically prolapse as well as, when reducible, fall out once more
Making use of herbal remedies for
s is really a natural extension of hemorrhoid treatment. The majority of doctors will show you that most
are best taken care of in the home, and also some of the most common natural home remedies, like witch hazel, tend to be organic anyway to start with. However, the large as well as unfamiliar acreage of herbal remedies can be difficult, understandably. It helps tremendously to learn what herbal remedies focus on
, their business, and the way to make use of top quality herbal solutions successfully.
are confluent internal and external
Why don't we take a look at some of these hemorrhoid battling herbs and their own affinties:
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Butcher's Sweeper Known to relieve bowel problems, relieve pressure, and stop swelling.
s will be a condition that you can get rid of if you can avoid bowel problems and forcing on the a stool. Check out a few of the common treatment options referred to in this article to be able to discover the hemorrhoid relief a person ought to have!
Take into account that in order to eliminate bowel problems (and
s) you should eat healthy foods such as fruit and veggies. Fruits and vegetables include fiber that invokes peristaltic digestive tract motion and fortifies the particular walls of your colon in order that going number 2 happen frequently and efficiently. And you completely must drink plenty of h2o and acquire some through workout every day. That can be done which!
PsylliumThe soluble fiber part of seed husks through plantain, psyllium activates peristaltic motion and helps to scrub your intestinal tract to prevent bowel problems.
Since my wife started to see the blood in my bedtime funderwear, my key was away. Like any individual would certainly, my family and i had been petrified. I was uncertain exactly how extreme my personal situation of
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The treating piles: You often may prevent piles through preventing bowel irregularity and pushing to have going number 2. A number of the pursuing lifestyle and diet changes might allow you to make softer the particular a stool, and steer clear of the straining which can lead to heaps. Include more fiber in what you eat fruits, leafy greens, and also wholegrain breads and also cereal products are fantastic causes of soluble fiber. Beverage enough amounts of essential fluids six to eight portions of h2o daily. Start exercising regularly Don't strain or perhaps take a seat on the toilet regarding long periods of time. Pushing in excess of 5 minutes could be harmful. Don't stay on the bathroom . any longer compared to necessary. Make use of a calming wipe, such as baby baby wipes or witch hazel parts, to wash following each bowel movements and also to relieve the pain. In case your primary work action will be seated, always stand or walk on your breaks. Try to endure and also wander at least 5 units every hour or so and then try to change frequently in your chair in order to avoid direct anal stress. Prevent heavylifting, which usually places stress about the anal opening.
The initial, and most commonly used, tend to be astringents. This category covers like
standbys as witch hazel, natural aloevera gel, as well as using apple cider vinegar. Simply speaking, these types of herbal extracts decrease swelling as well as result in hemorrhoidal tissue in order to dry up, thus reducing discomfort, irritation, and also itching. Witch hazel and aloe vera teeth whitening gel appear in the form of medicated baby wipes which you can use to terry the region. Using apple cider vinegar is usually applied to any moisture intact clean and sterile cotton wool pad or even cotton wool swab. While
sufferers discover that witch hazel as well as aloe vera tend to be efficient compared to using apple cider vinegar, if you have vinegar available, it will offer sufficient immediate settlement to program for the future. Whilst medicated pads cannot be utilized directly on internal
, 99, Per cent, and Percent real natural aloevera liquid is available as a beverage that could support. The less frequent natural astringent is often a poultice created from the roots or rhizomes of cranesbill, mashed as well as used like a poultice. Each and every particular person acts in different ways to numerous herbs, therefore 1 fails it may be worth your time to use another.
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Sclerotherapy, ligation, and warm coagulation are all good choices for the treatment of
Signs And The Treatment Of
: Piles are commonly known as
, they are enlarged and swollen veins around the particular anal sphincter as well as lower anus. These are similar to spider veins you may observe on a person's thighs. Piles certainly are a very common health problem and cause significant issues in concerning 4, Per cent, and Percent (above tens of millions of) of men and women in america. Frequency associated with hemorrhoidal disease boosts as we grow older before 7th decade after which reduces slightly. Heaps may also increase during pregnancy as a result of direct stress about the rectal blood vessels.
The particular blood, itchiness along with the agonizing pain was during the time unbearable. The particular approaches beneath are going to explain the particular
treatments i make an application for relief from hemorrhoids. The brand new
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The next method that I'm likely to explain is a sitz shower. The distress you feel in the
s can be very easily treated by means of using the sitz shower. You need a bathtub regarding lukewarm normal water that is going to be utilized to pay for you bottom part. two to three cups of salt must be try and into the h2o. Take a seat within the h2o together with your hips upward. Simply by executing this kind of you'll be offering the actual
much better coverage. Soak the actual area for 1015 min's 3 times each day. Once you wake up, if you eat lunch after which it once again previous to you take in dinner would be the greatest instances to finish this. The
will be soothed from the sitz bath.
Mount Chestnut Commonly used to deal with varicose veins, it is also accustomed to reduce the particular swelling as well as itching associated with
Treat the
s now rather than jeopardizing having to have surgical treatment in the future.
There are lots of categories of herbs which qualify as
hemorrhoid treatments
The particular relief is not long term. The reason for your
is probably on a depths of the mind level. We spent numerous a long time seeking every remedy available on the market. Our
s just started to be a whole lot worse.
Signs and the treatment of
include: rectal blood loss, pain around the anal sphincter and anus, irritation as well as irritation, spare tyre or even lump in the anal sphincter, extreme forcing, massaging or even cleaning the anus might worsen signs. In most cases, the symptoms of heaps will simply last several days. Not necessarily every one together with
s get each year signs and symptoms. The sorts of heaps is dependent upon wherever it happens. There's two kinds of heaps, internal and external. External
produce around the edge from the rectum. External heaps cause most of the signs and symptoms related to
(pain, burning, as well as itching) as the skin about them is extremely sensitive. Automobile external heap becomes strangulated (cut off from circulation), a clog can build inside it and become an extremely agonizing thrombosed
. Thrombosis of your external
causes a good rectal large which is extremely painful and often requires medical attention. Internal hemorrhoids develop within the passageway from the anus, they are generally found with out causing any kind of discomfort and even understanding of their own presence. Internal
are usually painless, vehicles sometimes cause soreness as well as blood loss if your tough a stool rubs towards all of them during a bowel movements. Internal
can also prolapse away from anus, exactly where they seem since little, grapelike people. These kinds of may be unpleasant. A prolapsed
will go again in the rear end on its own, or else you could lightly media that back to the particular rectum with your tips of the fingers. Internal
are indexed by the degree associated with tissue prolapse to the rectal channel:
To be able to cure your hemorrhoids you have to avoid constipation. This is exactly why it is important to locate a hemorrhoid treatment product that consists of ingredients for example butcher's sweeper, mount saying, psyllium as well as cascara sagrada. Most of these elements are acknowledged to relieve hemorrhoid pain as well as promote the wholesome bowel movements you will need in order to heal your problem.
The 3rd classification of
herbal treatments are the ones that have an effect on
s most immediately through the blood circulation system. This particular pair of herbal remedies consists of butcher's broom, equine proverb, and also the Western pagoda sapling. Used internally, butcher's broom becomes smaller blood vessels, increases and strengthens blood vessel surfaces, and also lessens swelling and also swelling. Mount saying increases microvascular blood circulation, lowers smooth maintenance as well as delivers lower inflammation. Western pagoda tree draw out decreases bleeding, aids sustain problematic vein well being, and helps along with hemorrhoid symptoms for example itching, burning up, or swelling. Because these herbal remedies are used internally and so they have an effect on the workings of the blood circulation system, don't take all of them for those who have a heart or perhaps blood vessels problem, as well as examine to make certain that it doesn't share data badly with any ongoing medication you are currently getting.
In addition they contain ingredients that may ease your irritation and reduce the pain such as witch hazel. Witch hazel is definitely an antiinflammatory herb which unwinds the particular blood vessels to relieve unpleasant hemorrhoid strain.
The constituents in popular
treatment dietary supplements such as Venapro and Avatrol had been formulated to aid
suffers possess smoother going number 2 to avoid bowel irregularity.
Figuring Remarks
Many people are finding relief from
symptoms and through
themselves simply by taking advantage of herbal treatments. Herbal remedies additionally bring added benefits, such as becoming cheaper compared to anything else and several tend to be widely available. Remember to utilize common sense and also only get your herbal remedies coming from reliable companies, and also, together with luck, the
difficulties are going to be more than.
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"Obamacare is the law of the land," House Speaker Paul Ryan announced last week after pulling his replacement bill from consideration shortly before it was set to be voted on in the House of Representatives. Speaker Ryan has been an outspoken critic of the ACA, citing issues with premium hikes and implementation of the law. Ever since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law seven years ago, Republicans have focused tremendous efforts into building a repeal and replace plan. On March 6, he released that replacement, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), also dubbed "Trumpcare" or "Ryancare," which had already been partially leaked in late February. The bill would eliminate several key aspects of Obamacare, but keep popular provisions such as children being able to stay on their parents' insurance plans until the age of 26. It faced immediate opposition from House Democrats and surprising resistance from factions of the Republican party, including the prominent hard-line conservative House Freedom Caucus.
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President Trump, who had repeatedly promised to abolish President Obama's signature healthcare bill, at first seemed hesitant to throw his wholehearted support to the replacement, and barely mentioned it in his rallies the week leading to the vote. White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer affirmed that Mr. Trump was fully committed to passing the new legislation and was confident it would pass.
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Getting this bill passed would be difficult considering Democrats were in staunch opposition and would likely vote unanimously against it. That meant passing the bill depended on the strong support of the moderate Republicans and at least some members of the Freedom Caucus which were both hesitant to vote yes on the bill from the start. As the day of the vote, March 23rd, approached it became clearer that the AHCA's chance of passing was in jeopardy. Republican leadership was at least 11 votes away from passing their bill which forced them to try to save the bill before it hit the House floor. There were frantic meetings with Freedom Caucus members led by Speaker Ryan in an attempt to scrap health care requirements that alienated several members of the group. President Trump stepped into the fray, holding meetings with Freedom Caucus members. However, these attempts were not enough, so Mr. Ryan postponed the vote until the next day.
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This month marks the second anniversary of Shawn Mendes' first concert in Manila. We're not saying it is finally time for him to return but that's exactly what we're saying!
And we got a feeling the chances are big as MMI Live head Rhiza Pascua hinted about the pop star's comeback. When asked to drop clues on upcoming shows, she replied, "Gusto ba natin ng Calvin Klein models?" ICYMI, Shawn starred in the fashion brand's latest campaign.
References to Shawn's songs began to appear while one fan even predicted that it's happening in October which RP seemingly confirmed. So what, gusto niyo ba?
Gusto ba natin ng Calvin Klein models? 🤫 https://t.co/EBbBuzQZTl— Rhiza Pascua (@itsarpee) March 2, 2019
Ay grabe sya oh! May month pa. Galing mo! https://t.co/8NQMYZo5E0— Rhiza Pascua (@itsarpee) March 2, 2019
If he treats you better https://t.co/kbgTipR2mj— Rhiza Pascua (@itsarpee) March 2, 2019
But wait, take note that Shawn isn't the only one modelling for CK. Noah Centineo, Justin Bieber, A$AP Rocky, and EXO's Sehun do too. But if it turns out to be him, then these fans will be extremely happy to see him again:


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Take a walk with the ghosts through our haunted halls and discover the deep, scary history of Greene County.
The Greene County Historical Society with Kevin Paul, author of "Haunted Hills and Hollows: What Lurks in Greene County Pennsylvania," and Outside Paranormal will guide guests through a haunted tour of our 52-room museum.
Tours will begin at 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Each tour is limited to a very small number of people, so grab your tickets quickly!
After your tour (or before), enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments! Thistlethwaite Vineyards will also be onsite for wine sampling and a cash wine bar (21 and older only, must show ID).
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children under 10 and students.
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Kriss & Dpalm review episode 18 of Marvel's Agents of Shield: Frenemy of My Enemy
[quote]A dangerous new alliance is formed as Coulson and Hunter turn to the last person anyone would expect, Grant Ward! As the war between S.H.I.E.L.D. factions continues, Skye and Lincoln will find themselves drawn into this conflict.[/quote]
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Google Doodle pays tribute to Thomas Alva Edison on his 164th Birthday: Remembering one of the world's most prolific inventors!
Companies might struggle to match his number of 1,093 US patents that he had in his name, but then Thomas Alva Edison was no ordinary man. Not just his patents in the US, but Edison also had many other inventions that he patented across Europe. In a life that has now become a symbol of sheer hard work and what Tesla called "practical American sense", Edison has accomplished a lot more than most other scholars with better university educations have.
Google, in its own wonderful way (which has now become a tradition in itself) pays tribute to this master inventor with a Google Doodle that has in it drawings of some of his inventions along with the light bulb, of course. The pulleys turn over, the belts move and the bulb flickers on and off, in a Doodle that sort of seems nostalgic and classic in design.
Like the Jules Verne Doodle just a few days back, this is another timely mark of respect done with creativity and class. One click on the Doodle and you can learn everything about 'Thomas Edison' as the search results are displayed. Nice way to ensure that we do not forget the past greats and men who shaped our history, even in our busy modern schedules.


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Hi everyone! Leanne here and I've got a pastel Christmas inspired card to share today. My card features many images from the Silent Night stamp set that I've colored with Copic markers in soft pastel colors. I've brought in some gold accents for a pop of glimmer and sparkle.
I started with a white A6 card base. I created a light pink background panel by using some Spun Sugar Distress Oxide ink and an ink smooshing technique. I added two layers of glittery snow by die cutting white glitter paper with the Hill Borders Honey Cuts. I embellished the tree with Pale Gold Nuvo Crystal Drops.
I've added a sentiment from the Merry & Bright stamp set and Merry & Bright Honey Cuts. The stamped part of the sentiment is embossed in gold. I die cut the "merry and bright" from gold glitter paper and the shadow from white card stock. I had some extra space on both sides of the scene so I decided to stamp and gold heat emboss a few hanging snowflakes which are from the Jingle All the Way stamp set.


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Health workers in Vietnam should cultivate a habit to send greetings to their patients, smile at them, give them regards, and offer them help when necessary, Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien has said.
Minister Tien listed these manners during an online conference with the participation of the representatives of about 700 hospitals across the country on Wednesday, during which she launched a campaign to request all health workers to behave nicely and properly toward their patients all the time.
Three years ago, the ministry also initiated a similar campaign to improve the professional ethics and service attitude of health workers when taking care of their patients.
However, that campaign has yet to yield good results as expected, according to the ministry.
For example, Lu Thi Phong, 29, of the northern province of Hoa Binh, said that a month ago, she took her six-month-old baby to the National Hospital of Pediatrics in Hanoi as a transfer from another hospital of a lower level, where doctors said the baby had a brain problem.
However, doctors at the Hanoi infirmary diagnosed the baby with bronchitis and asked the girl to be hospitalized, Phong said.
The hospital discharged the baby the next morning and Phong requested the treating doctor to allow her baby to stay on for better recovery and a brain examination.
The doctor then stormed at her and insisted that the baby come out.
"The doctor shouted at me, 'Why do you demand so much?'" Phong recounted.
At yesterday's conference, Minister Tien said that health workers' behavior toward their patients must be improved.
She insisted that health workers be hearty and helpful to their patients.
"Health workers should say thanks to their patients, deal with them gently, send them regards, and be ready to assist them," the minister told the conference.
She noted that the Phu Tho Province General Hospital in northern Vietnam has enforce a regulation, requiring that those staff members displaying bad behavior toward their patients have their salary grade lowered.
At Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, all health workers are required to sign a commitment paper saying that they will try their best to please their patients.
Minister Tien also said the color of the uniforms of health workers must be changed to avoid confusion.
The ministry will issue a circular to stipulate the different colors of the uniforms of the employees of each department in a hospital, she said.
She elaborated that white will be for doctors and blue for nurses, adding that employees in administrative sections should wear uniforms having a color that makes them look dynamic.
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A portion of the last paragraph in the Introduction section is missing from the online version of the article. It appears correctly in the PDF file. The complete paragraph should read: Positive and negative emotion-inducing musical excerpts were used to alter the emotional state of listeners, with respect to a nomusic condition. The interpersonal distance was evaluated (see Methods and Figure 1) as the comfort distance on the frontal plane between the participant and an unknown person (the experimenter) during both passive and active approach paradigms. Participant and experimenter faced each other while the experimenter walked across the room towards the participant ('stop-distance' procedure; see [2]), or the participant walked towards the experimenter ('approach-distance' procedure; see [25]). We focused only in the frontal direction of approach, since previous research has not shown any interaction between auditory condition and approach direction [22], and therefore, the terms ''interpersonal distance'' and ''interpersonal space'' are interchangeable in this study. If the ongoing emotional state can actually change the attitude of the listener to the surrounding individuals and alter the perceived need of keeping a margin of safety against potential threats, we hypothesize that positive emotion-inducing music will ''shrink'' participants' personal space, while negative emotion-inducing music will ''expand'' participants' personal space. In a second experiment we also investigated whether the source of the music, being either an external source (i.e. music played through loudspeakers), or a source ''embedded'' in the listener's ears (i.e. music played through headphones), will influence the change on the personal space representation.
Citation: Tajadura-Jiménez A, Pantelidou G, Rebacz P, Västfjäll D, Tsakiris M (2012) Correction: I-Space: The Effects of Emotional Valence and Source of Music on Interpersonal Distance. PLoS ONE 7(11): 10.1371/annotation/6a8a7614-6c5d-4d43-ba98-3259c1271493. https://doi.org/10.1371/annotation/6a8a7614-6c5d-4d43-ba98-3259c1271493
Published: November 27, 2012
Copyright: © 2012 . This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Competing interests: No competing interests declared.


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Book Review: Bloodsucker flees
Haiti: Family Business by Rod Prince Latin American Bureau (London. 1985)
The recent political unrest in Haiti, resulting in the flight of pitiless dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier. makes this study particularly timely. A byword for terror and corruption, the country has a history of armed intervention by governments and an undeveloped political system in which presidents have been wholely corrupt. Prince shows that the people of Haiti have been suppressed by arrest, brutality and imprisonment and that this pattern has been consistent since its establishment as a French colonial possession in the seventeenth century.
Haiti has been independent since 1804. although it was in debt to France until 1922 and has been financially dependent on the United States throughout the twentieth century. François Duvalier was elected president in 1957 and proclaimed life president in 1964. The dynasty was continued after "Papa Doc" died in 1971 and his son Jean-Gaude ("Baby Doc") was proclaimed President-for-Life in the same year.
Prince describes Duvalierism as "a black nationalist ideology with a radical rhetoric" which claims to be opposed to the "ideological intolerance of a levelling and inhuman communism" (p.28). The regime controlled national finances for personal gain without feeling a need to reveal the extent of its tax income or disbursements. As Prince points out:
the continually widening gulf between the corrupt and luxurious lifestyle of the elite and the wretched conditions of the mass of the people has produced further tensions, (p.34)
Duvalier's power base was dependent on the United States and the business elite of Haiti. Security was maintained by the Voluntaries de la Securité Nationale, who did not receive salaries and consequently practised widespread extortion of cash, goods and crops. Their efforts tended to concentrate on political party leaders, journalists, trade union activists, church figures and community development workers. After 1977 there was some cosmetic relaxation of oppression but in May 1984 all political activity, except that in support of Duvalier. was banned. In April 1985 there was a concession allowing political parties, but subject to the guarantee of Duvalier's Presidency-for-Life. There was a promise of elections in 1987 but only approved political parties would be allowed to participate. In other words, the system did not permit serious opposition but only variations of Duvalier.
According to the World Bank, 78 per cent of the rural population and 55 per cent of the urban live at or below the level of absolute poverty. In a country where the state is the largest landowner the Duvaliers were the main beneficiaries. At the same time Haiti is the recipient of massive foreign aid. primarily from the United States. This actually adds to Haiti's problems for, according to Prince, the distribution of free food undermines the market so that "aid actually exacerbates problems of poverty and dependence" (p.46). There is also the problem of "free" food being sold in the market place.
Haiti epitomises the corruption of capitalism at its most blatant:
One per cent of the population receives 44 per cent of national income but pays only 3.5 per cent in taxes. An IMF team which visited Port-au-Prince early in 1981 found that US$16 million had disappeared from various state bodies over the previous three months They also found that President Duvalier had obtained US$20 million from government funds for his personal use in December 1980. and the central bank had been instructed to pay his wife Michèle a salary of US$100,000 a month, (p.51)
This is a country whose gross external debt in 1983 was estimated at US$859 million and in which 90 per cent of the population live in destitution and squalor with an income of less than the minimum wage of US$3.00 a day.
The United States has an uneasy relationship with Haiti, condemning its corruption and incompetence yet maintaining close ties because of its "friendly government" status.
One grotesque aspect of Haiti's poverty was the export of blood. With infant mortality so high, surviving Haitians are rich in anti-bodies:
At different times an estimated 6.000 donors sold their blood at US$3.00 a litre, and five tons of blood a month were shipped to US laboratories run by companies such as Armour Pharmaceutical. Cutter Laboratories and Dow Chemicals. (p.80)
There is no depth of poverty that capitalism is not capable of exploiting
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Giving a jolt to the Modi government, GST collection for February 2019 fell to Rs 97,247 crore from Rs 1.02 lakh crore in the previous month, the Finance Ministry said on Friday.
"The total gross GST revenue collected in February 2019 is Rs 97,247 crore of which Central GST is Rs 17,626 crore, State GST (SGST) is Rs 24,192 crore, Integrated GST (IGST) is Rs 46,953 crore and Cess is Rs 8,476 crore," the ministry said in a statement.
The government has lowered the GST collection target for current fiscal to Rs 11.47 lakh crore in the revised estimates, from Rs 13.71 lakh crore budgeted initially. It is worrisome for the government which has exceeded its fiscal deficit by 21.5 per cent during the first ten months of this fiscal year 2018-19.
"The real question is that how does the Government achieve the next year's target which is around 20% higher than the current fiscal, with little leg room to increase the rates. Tax evasion and leakages still seem to be a huge problem for the Government," said Pratik Jain, Partner, & Leader, Indirect Tax, PwC India.
With this, the total GST collections till February for the current fiscal stands at Rs 10.70 lakh crore and the number of sales return or GSTR-3B filed for the month of January up to February 28, 2019 stands at 73.48 lakh.
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The Goods and services tax collection in January (for December) was over Rs 1 lakh crore. There were expectations that it would rise further and help the government in meeting the fiscal deficit target of 3.4 per cent.
"While the GST collections are in line with the average collection in this financial year, it has witnessed a slight dip vis-a-vis the previous month; a possible reason being the impact of rate rationalizations effective from January," said Abhishek Jain, Tax Partner, EY India.
The GST collection target for the next fiscal 2019-20 has been budgeted at Rs 13.71 lakh crore.
via GST collection falls back below Rs 1 lakh crore; Feb mop up down at Rs 97,247 crore – The Financial Express