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Champagne Tasting in Reims
Enjoy a full day tour in the name of champagne! This tour appeals especially to champagne connoisseurs. The tour offers a combination of both technical and general information with champagne tastings.
- Enjoy a guided visit of the town of Rheims and the cathedral
- Audio guided tour of the Mumm champagne cellars
- Taste the famous 'Red Ribbon' champagne
- Enjoy a quiet lunch on your own in Reims
- Visit the Mercier cellars incl. a champagne tasting
What can I expect?
Visit the French Wine Country
This full day tour leaves Paris early morning, and arrive at Reims around 10 AM. Reims is in the middle of the champagne region, and we'll start our tour by visiting the Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and site of the coronations of the Kings of France, followed a short introduction to the city.
Next you'll visit the famous Mumm Champagne cellars for a guided tour, where you will learn about the secrets behind their many champagnes. Here you'll get the chance to taste the famous 'Red Ribbon' champagne, one of the most popular champagnes in the world.
Afterwards it's time for lunch (not included) on your own in the center of Reims. Reims has an excellent selection of cafes and bistros and offers a typically French setting for lunch.
In the afternoon, we'll drive to Epernay passing la Montagne de Reims. Once we arrive in Epernay, you'll visit your second champagne house of the day, Mercier, founded in 1858. You will travel by automated train to a depth of 100 feet to visit the huge cellars, before finishing your tour with a champagne tasting.
We'll leave Epernay at 4 PM and return to Paris around 6:30 PM.
The tour is operated in English.
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How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be send directly to your email, just print it out and bring it on your tour.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour starts at PARISCityVISION's office. The address will be on your e-ticket.
Where does the tour end?
After your tour you'll be transported back to the PARISCityVISION office in Paris.
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 10½ hours.
Is it possible to buy wine and champagne on the tour?
Yes, you'll have the possibility to buy champagne and wine as well as accessories after the tour.
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Two Gallants have a new album out, and to promote it the petrol-soaked duo have a video for the first single from the album 'My Love Won't Wait' and HERE IT IS AS A SPECIAL DIS PREMIERE! (apparently not writing anything about a video when you share it is now the done thing. I find it seems quite lazy when people just write a sentence, and don't really tell you anything about the thing you're about to watch. Sure, I could describe the music as sounding like it's on the Bright Eyes side of the White Stripes railroad tracks, but as soon as you click play you'll hear the thrash-y blues and the emo ache for yourself. I could also choose to mention that the video has a gorgeous filter on it, and that it was directed and produced by Vice Cooler, who's in the bands Hawnay Troof and Xbxrx. I could, if I so wished, add a little note that he's made vids for Feistodon, Deerhoof, Male Bonding, Peaches and more, but you could probably just Google all of that with all that time you have on your hands. I could probably give you my interpretation of the bands new album, the video and the song, but why the hell would you want to read that when all you wanna do right now is watch the video?).
The album The Bloom and the Blight is out now on ATO Records (US & Canada), Fargo Records (Europe) and IndoChine Recordings/Warner (Australia). And you can grab a copy from twogallants.com.

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Freestyle Goes Huge on Day 3 - Hainan Island
Living up to the full anticipation of a huge first day for the freestyle single eliminations, day three provided all the action packed excitement one could hope for and more. With the morning starting out at about 12-18 knots, riders pumped up their larger kites, with the hopes that they could go big and impress the discerning judge's panel.
Some of the first heats saw the advancement of a number of PKRA veterans, such as Mario Rodwald (GER), Victor Hays (FRA), and Helena Brochocka (POL), while several riders from Kazakhstan later put forth their best efforts when up against heavy hitters like Kevin Langeree (NED) and Johnno Scholte (NED). A few local riders even went for the challenge of competing alongside Youri Zoon (NED) and Reno Romeu (BRA), but didn't quite make the cut before the sound of the ending horn.
Throughout the day, every heat provided incredible action that enthralled and excited the beach goers and spectators, who rarely see such large-scale kiteboarding events in their home country. Karolina Winkowska (POL) and Gisela Pulido (ESP) put on an impressive show, exhibiting just how talented this group of women competitors really are. In this tense and high performance heat, Winkowska managed to land a Slim Chance, Blind Judge 3, and KGB, earning 27.5 points, while Pulido's Sbend 3 and Slim Chance, in addition to other tricks, left her short by 5 points.
The men took the opportunity to heat things up in the afternoon. With each competitor realizing that this would be their second to last single elimination round of the year, they threw down hard in their calculated maneuvers and complicated tricks. Christophe Tack (BEL) did well in his heat against Zoon early on, as he stomped a nice Blind Judge 5; however, it was not quite enough to overtake Zoon's trademark power and speed, which he best demonstrated with a Front Blind Mobe and Blind Judge 5.
As the end of the singles drew near, it became apparent that no competitor was about to give up without a fight. Winkowska and Bruna Kajiya (BRA) took part in one of the closest heats of the day as Kajiya landed a remarkable SBend 3 and an equally impressive KGB. Winkowska answered right back with many well executed tricks, such as a switch Sbend 3, scored at 7.17 points. In the last moments of this nail biting heat, Karolina lost the bar but then rode away clean, just seconds before the buzzer sounded, which garnered much attention from the spectators in suspense. This stand-out performance earned Karolina the win for the women in the single eliminations, and Kajiya not far behind in second.
In the men's final, and not surprisingly so – Alex Pastor (ESP) and Youri Zoon (NED) rode exceptionally well. With possibly the best wind conditions of the day, both men threw down with full power and speed. While Alex impressed with a big Double Sbend 3 and a highly technical Shifty 5, Zoon seemed to take more chances and pulled off an explosive KGB, Front Mobe, and Blind Judge 5. These tricks from Zoon, respectively, earned high scores of 8.7, 7.43, and 9.93. In the end, this gave Zoon the advantage in this final heat with 52.69 points against Alex's 48.56.
And thus continues the high suspense action for this incredible Hainan Island PKRA tour stop, with major action, huge wins, and an end result that is yet to be decided - but will help determine the ultimate Freestyle World Champion of the 2012 season.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — EBay Inc. on Tuesday reported a first-quarter loss due to a tax charge of $3 billion, and the e-commerce leader recorded sales gains led by improvements in both the company's core marketplace and PayPal payments businesses.
Excluding one-time items, eBay would have earned 70 cents a share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had forecast eBay to earn 67 cents a share on $4.22 billion in revenue.
The results also beat eBay's own estimates, as the company had estimated it would earn between 65 cents to 67 cents a share on sales in a range of $4.15 billion to $4.25 billion.
EBay said marketplaces, which includes goods sold via the company's e-commerce platform, came in at $2.2 billion, a 12% gain from a year ago. PayPal revenue rose 19% to $1.85 billion.
The quarter had included what was a bitter back-and-forth between eBay and activist investor Carl Icahn, who had railed against the quality of eBay's management and the roles of board members Marc Andresseen and Scott Cook. Icahn also called upon eBay to spin off 20% of PayPal as a separate, publicly traded company and planned a proxy fight at the company's annual shareholders meeting.
However, on April 10, eBay and Icahn buried the hatchet, with eBay agreeing to Icahn's support to add former AT&T Chief Executive David Dorman to its board of directors and Icahn dropping his proxy fight efforts.
On a conference call with industry analysts, eBay CEO John Donahoe said. "Despite [the] potential distractions of our proxy fight," the company's largest shareholders "Affirmed that eBay and PayPal are better together and full separation doesn't make sense at this time."
EBay shares fell almost 4% in after-hours trading following the release of the company's results. EBay forecast second-quarter earnings, excluding one-time items, of 67 cents to 69 cents a share, and revenue in a range of $4.33 billion to $4.43 billion. Analysts had forecast eBay to earn 70 cents a share on $4.4 billion in sales for its second quarter.


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Sebastiao Salgado discusses the book "Workers: An Archaeology of the Industrial Age"
Sebastiao Salgado, a Brazilian documentary photographer and photojournalist, converses with Studs about his book "Workers: An Archaeology of the Industrial Age". Mr. Salgado shares stories with Studs of the people he has photographed, and the things he has learned about the perseverance of human nature. Several songs are interspersed; "Funeral de um lavrador(farmers funeral)" Chico Buarque song from Good Friday festival in Italy(un-named) "Train call" track building team in Alabama "a death tribute" Name of song not given referred to as written.


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Chef Chat: Interview with Chef Chris Hastings
Shortly after walking into Birmingham's beloved Hot & Hot Fish Club recently to chat with Chef Chris Hastings, I was greeted by a warm smile, a firm handshake and a bottle of sparkling San Pellegrino by the Chef himself. As far as culinary royalty goes, Chef Hastings is certainly on that list. He's a James Beard winning, Iron Chef conquering, seafood loving, PB & J eatin', passionate and inspiring chef. Read on as he talks about his most unforgettable meal, what it was like competing against Bobby Flay, his awesome advice for serious home cooks, and lots more...
Let's start with what everyone wants to know about a phenomenal chef: What are at least 5 items that you always have stocked in your home kitchen?
- Collection of fresh herbs
- Seasonal fruits and vegetables
- Good olive oils, grains and vinegars, or what I call a well-stocked "larder". Larder being an old term for your cellar or where you store dried goods.
- Interesting sauces, whether they be a sriracha, hoisin or hot-sauce. Things that are in that go-to that I may not necessarily make myself. A well-stocked pantry is very important.
- A six pack of beer from Back Forty Beer Co.
- Red wine
Julia Child's world was changed by a simple dish of perfectly cooked Sole Meuniere. In fact, she described the dish as "...the most exciting meal of my life". Tell me about your most unforgettable meal.
I tend to think first and most often about the meals that I had with my family when I was a child. I was responsible for going out and catching the seafood, and then my mother, grandmother and aunts would cook all of the local vegetables and we'd have these amazing spreads of steamed crabs, oysters, flounder, and shrimp. We'd eat it all family style on a big, huge open table. Those are the things that I remember as most impactful, certainly as a young person, that made me super aware of the value, power and magic of food, and the hope of great food.
"Those are the things that I remember as most impactful, certainly as a young person, that made me super aware of the value, power and magic of food, and the hope of great food."
Professionally, I had a great meal in a restaurant in Venice called Da Fiore. I'll never forget - I had been to the Rialto market that morning and saw all the beautiful ingredients. It was a mind-blowing experience. Then, that evening we went and had a wonderful meal there where we had the famed soft-shelled crabs from Venice. We also had a squid-ink risotto that was still to this day one of my most distinct food memories. We had a beautiful orange gelato for dessert that had an amazing texture and flavor. What I remember most about those things is that they were so simple, yet so delicious and were executed perfectly. It wasn't particularly fancy, but it was just perfect risotto, perfect soft-shelled crabs and perfect gelato. Having been to the market that morning and seeing all those ingredients really tied together a lot of things for me and the value and importance of it, which was amazing.
The farm-to-table philosophy is such an incredibly important concept. What are some key points about this philosophy that you think readers should know?
Farm-to-table for me, is the way we do business. It's at the core of what we do. One of the most asked questions I get is, "How do I access the ingredients you, the chef, use?" One of the things in the chef industry is how do we solve a problem that is an increasingly worrisome food supply, where we don't know the chemicals going into food and there's no oversight or regulations on chemicals put into food, processed foods and on labeling? We're seeing some really negative results from these things, such as an increase in Asperger Syndrome and ADHD. We instinctively know that what we eat affects our health, and it's just not complicated. What I hope for is that through this farm-to-table movement that we champion here, we can, one purveyor at a time, help businesses not only become recognized, but expand the community's knowledge that they're here and that they show up at farmers' markets and people begin to discover them. The next thing you know, the network that is right now just a restaurant network becomes a community's food supply over time. But, that takes a long time. So, what you have to do is approach it one bite at a time. You plant a seed today and hope that your children's children may live in a world where that seed is a mature tree and they lie under that tree and enjoy a life that is healthier, and that access to better foods is the norm, not the privilege of the wealthy. The farm-to-table concept affords me the best products in the world. I get to play with them everyday and have an amazing time being involved with these people. My hope is that, after I'm long gone, this movement will be evolved and mature enough to solve a lot of problems that I think are tough issues for our country.
"You plant a seed today and hope that your children's children may live in a world where that seed is a mature tree and they lie under that tree and enjoy a life that is healthier, and that access to better foods is the norm, not the privilege of the wealthy."
Where do you stand on the organic vs. not-organic debate?
I'm not a hardliner about organic only. Some chemicals, if used properly, are good. It's when you know what the chemicals can do and how their properties work, and that they have a toxicity period and become non-harmful because it deteriorates over time. Then, I'm okay with that. As long as it's handled well and properly. Would I love things to be more sustainable and organic? Absolutely. But I understand some of the challenges of farming. Where I get a little more concerned is there are challenges when saying "Well, it's strictly all organic." It's difficult for farming communities to go from what they've done for the last 75-100 years to not doing chemicals at all. There has to be a transitional moment. I just want good quality produce, and animals that have been treated in a healthy environment where they're allowed to eat things that aren't loaded up with hormones and chemicals. I worry less about agricultural chemicals than I do about processed chemicals. I think that's a big concern. As long as you aren't using chemicals that are carried over to your food. I worry about the modification of the genetics. That seems unsafe and no one really knows about the long-term affects.
Seasonality is also important. Simple meals made from the very best, seasonal ingredients are always the best...hands-down . How has seasonality been an inspiration to you, and how has it been a restriction?
Seasonality has no restrictions for us, because we have such a network of purveyors around the south and the country that we use. Twenty years ago it was a little more challenging, because we just didn't have the vast network of farmers, and people who raised chickens, goats, pigs...you name it. That infrastructure took a minute to discover, to support and have time to grow, so that it was big enough to not only support their families but then enough to produce to sell to numerous restaurants.
Everybody is quick to fawn over the chef, but who are the heroes of the chefs? Those are the purveyors...The people who give their life to doing something exceptionally well. Whether that's raising oysters, chickens, vegetables, heritage breed animals, make cheese, and on and on. These people are where I get my inspiration, and I'm so indebted to them for their passion and commitment, because we couldn't do what we aspire to do without them. They are our real heroes. They're an extension of our family.
"Everybody is quick to fawn over the chef, but who are the heroes of the chefs? Those are the purveyors..."
When it comes to developing new recipes, what inspires you the most?
The ingredients themselves and their flavors. For example, when you taste the first-of-the-season crawfish, ramps, shad roe, and all kinds of things, tasting them and thinking about them in relation to those things that are available now gives us a lot of inspiration, because you taste it and go, "Wow!". Maybe it's been a year since you've tasted it last. We don't serve things unless they're in their height. Tasting that first-of-the-season ingredient is a wonderful reminder of those flavors and how we combine them and respect those flavors. At the end of the day, you can't put together food that's a whole bunch of food thrown together on a plate. You have to put it together in a logical fashion that allows each one of the flavors to be realized individually, but yet eaten together is a real WOW moment for the guest. That's not easily accomplished. You do it partly through good technique, the combination of ingredients, and textural contrast. You also have to bring some balance in terms of fat and acid to the table. There's a lot of moving parts to a really well-executed dish, even if it's only a handful of ingredients you have to think through a number of things to make it that WOW moment.
Is there a particular culinary trend for 2013 that you're most excited about?
I think that a healthy focus on eating and vegetables being a bigger part of the ratio of what you eat is changing. I think people are getting away from having a big ole' giant piece of protein and then a little bit of vegetables. I think a shift is taking place and a more balanced approach is the becoming the norm.
I see particularly the younger generation very concerned and interested in what's going into their body, where their food is accessed from, learning how to cook better, caring more about the provenance of their food. I think that's a really healthy trend.
If you could eat dinner tonight anywhere in the world, where would it be and what would you order?
In the USA, I'd go eat with Daniel Patterson at COI Restaurant. I think he's doing really great work. I've also never eaten at Paul Bocuse's restaurant, and I think that would be worthwhile. I would want to eat at the very best restaurant in Japan...There's a noodle guy in Japan (I forget his name because I can't pronounce it), and I'd love to eat there. That's a tough question, because there's so many great restaurants.
I love that you're involved with the Alabama Seafood Commission. How have things been going since the big oil spill?
Good! You may know that the Gulf is the most tested and regulated water in the world due to that spill. The science has been really good on the samples of fish and shellfish out of the Gulf, particularly Alabama seafood. We're really interested in getting this amazing, delicious and healthy seafood into the hands of people who, because of the oil spill, may have decided to give it a rest until they're certain that it's okay...And it's fine. We have to train people to get back into the habit of asking the important question of where your seafood is from. For example, 80% of shrimp on the market in America is imported. Where is your fish from? You've got the same problem. You've got a lot of fish from other countries being dumped onto our market that are farm-raised and aren't regulated well, which is scary from a chemical stand-point. We want people to ask themselves these important questions, so that they can get the best quality and support their local communities. It takes us back to the hope of future generations. You want your children's children to be able to go anywhere in their community and get great stuff. Always ask for wild-caught Alabama shrimp and fin fishes. Know who your oystermen and fishermen are and try to really support that. If we don't make a conscious decision to support those people and the chain is broken and a generation drops out of the supply side because business drops and they can't support their family, there's not going to be somebody to step into those shoes and fill it. College graduates don't become oystermen and fishermen. So, we've got to recognize that Gulf seafood has been part of our identity and love of where we are and then realize that if we don't want those traditions to disappear than we have to make a cognizant decision when we go to the grocery store to buy wild-caught Alabama shrimp, oysters, fin fishes, crabs and all of that. If we don't take a personal responsibility for everybody out there, than shame on us because it will go away.
"We've got to recognize that Gulf seafood has been part of our identity and love of where we are and then realize that if we don't want those traditions to disappear than we have to make a cognizant decision when we go to the grocery store to buy wild-caught Alabama shrimp, oysters, fin fishes, crabs and all of that."
With a James Beard award and also a win against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America under your belt, the past year has been incredible. With such an outstanding career, do you have any plans to open additional restaurants in the future?
It's been an awesome year! Yes, we are actually. We're looking to expand our brand a little bit. So, we're going about the process of figuring it out now, so it's an exciting time.
So tell me, what was it like beating Bobby Flay on Iron Chef?
That was a really cool experience because you don't get invited everyday. That's just one of those things in our world that is very special. I had never really thought about it until they called. It was such a surreal experience. After it happened and we had actually won, we couldn't say anything to anybody. It was like, "What just happened?? Oh my gosh, what does this mean??" It was hard to really get your brain around what it meant until people started to react. Letters poured in from all around, particularly the South. What I realized from this outpouring of emotion was that people were really proud, they were from a southern perspective and loved seeing someone put a really good face on a southern person and business. You know, a lot of times we get painted in a different light. That show really represented the farming community and the food that's produced here. If you saw the show, you could really tell that this was food from somewhere special. Alabamians were really proud, southerners were really proud, and of course we were too. We didn't go into that whole thing with the idea that our goal was to beat Bobby Flay. We said winning for us is not defined by beating the Iron Chef, it's defined by representing ourselves, our brand, our state and our region in an honest, real way. We worked really hard to think about how we wanted to present food. We took pottery from Earthborn Pottery, moon shine, local vegetables and fruits. We applied our sensibilities so that when the judges ate it and you saw the effort that went into it, it was very clearly whom we are and where we're from. It worked. Without the pressure of winning, it allowed us to win.
What would people be surprised to find in your kitchen?
I have a bunch of game that I've shot. It might also surprise people that peanut butter & jelly is my favorite sandwich after work. That might be a shocker. I like black raspberry or blackberry jam and smooth Jif. That's kind of my late night pleasure. That might surprise some folks.
What advice would you give a serious home cook?Don't be afraid to develop your own style and your own personal approach to food. I find that home cooks are unconfident and so bought into the recipe that they can't change anything. Food is not that way. A recipe is a guideline, unless you're baking. You need to approach it in a way that's not so anxiety ridden. Relax and enjoy the process and channel your inner chef. Just go with it and enjoy it. Cooking should be that. That is the hope of the process, that's it's a cathartic, relaxing, enjoyable journey through a creative process that allows you to evolve your thinking, gain some knowledge, develop confidence and begin to think about what you really like and enjoy in cooking. The last thing I'll say, is that to produce good food you need good ingredients, but you also need to understand a balance between fat and acid - olive oil and lemon juice, white wine and butter, vinegar and olive oil. That balance and understanding and how you use it in a judicious way to brighten and intensify flavor so it's maximized is really important.
"That is the hope of the process, that's it's a cathartic, relaxing, enjoyable journey through a creative process that allows you to evolve your thinking, gain some knowledge, develop confidence and begin to think about what you really like and enjoy in cooking."
Chef Chat: My Interview with John McLemore
I recently had the chance to sit down with chef, cookbook author and CEO of Masterbuilt, John McLemore, for a delicious lunch here in Birmingham, AL. John was in town for the day on a media blitz, and I'm so thankful that he took the time to meet with me. Upon arriving, I was greeted by the entire gang - his wife Tonya, his daughter, his Social Media Specialist and even his pilot! We had a great time at lunch, and I immediately felt like I had known them for years...What a wonderful group of folks. We talked about all kinds of fun things - memories of his Memaw's Southern Fried Chicken, the story surrounding his most unforgettable meal, the strangest thing he's ever eaten (it was in China!) and even a visit with Paula Deen, in which she prepared an amazing breakfast spread for John and his family at her home.
I love that John's cookbooks have such a big focus on family. Flipping through his cookbook is like looking through a family album, filled with wonderful stories, photos and recipes. Masterbuilt is their family business, and was first started by his father back in 1973. When he was 19, John and his brother Don became part-owners with their father, and in 1998, John and Don became sole-owners of Masterbuilt.
Read on for more of my interview with John:
1. Where in the south did you grow up?
I was born in Hawkinsville, GA and moved to Columbus, GA at 6 years old.
2. Is there a particular family recipe that means the most to you?
MeMaw's Southern Fried Chicken. We used to fight over the skin! It's the only recipe that appears in both of my cookbooks.
3. What's the secret to the perfect southern fried chicken?
Soak the chicken in milk or buttermilk for at least 2 hours before frying.
4. Tell me about your most unforgettable meal.
It has to be the Steak & Lobster on my first date with my wife, Tonya! We had been lobstering down in the Florida Keys and had brought back tons of it. We cooked steak and lobster that night at my house. Tonya came over - on a blind date, set up by our mothers! - and the rest is history.
5. What family traditions centered around food do you look forward to most around the holidays?
Deep frying the Thanksgiving turkey. When I was 18 years old, I decided that I would deep fry the turkey. The women in the family were worried that it wouldn't turn out right and be ruined, so one family member decided she'd secretly make a roasted "back-up" turkey...just in case. On Thanksgiving day, my turkey was a major hit. The only reason that anyone ate the roasted turkey that year was because we ran out of the fried turkey! We've fried it every year since!
6. What are your favorite foods from childhood?
Dad's fish and hushpuppies, Catfish Fingers, Cheese Grits, and of course MeMaw's Southern Fried Chicken
7. Which recipes from your "DADGUM That's Good!" cookbooks make up your favorite tailgating menu?
Buffalo Wings, Fried Wings, Smokey Pimento Cheese Dip, Redneck Ribs, Southern BBQ Shrimp and Bacon Burger Dogs.
8. Which Masterbuilt product should be at the top of everyone's must-have list?
It's a close race between the electric smoker and turkey fryer.
9. What 5 items are always stocked in your kitchen?
Green beans, sweet tea, Butterball's cajun spice, apple cider vinegar and milk
10. What would people be surprised to find in your kitchen?
Three different popcorn machines...We are popcorn addicts!
11. What's the most unusual thing you've ever eaten?
Roasted beetle in China. Also - A deep fried PB & J sandwich.


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Carnival of the harlequin delves into the enchanted machines of childhood fantasy. The fanciful creatures were inspired by the humour and other-worldliness of the anthropomorphised machines of Shaun Tan, Hayao Miyazaki's animations, and the medieval mechanics of Leonardo da Vinci. The title refers to the work of surrealist Joan Miró, where fantastic critters arise from our subconscious when our inner child is free to play. My characters emerged from that same playground.
Influencing artists: Shaun Tan, Hayao Miyazaki, Joan Miró, Leonardo da Vinci
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What you need to know before you go
Japan, also called the Land of the Rising Sun, is a mix of ancient traditions coexisting with global innovation. Made up of 4 main islands in East Asia, the nation has diverse climates and landscapes – snowy mountains dominate the northern end, while to the south, you'll find Nagano's lakes, Kyoto's temples, and the vibrant capital of Tokyo. Thanks to an extensive rail network, you can ride one of the world's fastest bullet trains from the subtropical beaches in the south to the northernmost mountain ranges.
Japan's well-preserved culture is something you can experience instead of just reading about it from a history book, from sumo wrestling matches and kabuki shows, to woodblock printing and tea ceremonies. Whether you're planning an extravagant shopping trip to Tokyo or want to enjoy a day of visiting Shinto shrines in Kyoto, Japan is a country of vibrancy, depth and beauty.
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Tokyo is Japan's capital city and one of the most engaging and awe-inspiring metropolises in the world. Covering an area of approximately 2,250 square kilometres, the Tokyo Metropolis is a whole world in itself. The city is highly regarded for its safety and high quality of life. It also offers a remarkable blend of old and new – think ancient Shinto shrines not far from magnificent high-rise, neon-lit buildings.
Tokyo is atmospherically multi-faceted. Explore the ultra-futuristic district of Shinjuku and the fashionable shopping district of Shibuya for the most modern scenes, or find more traditional ambiances in Shitamashi where Old Tokyo vibes live on. Outdoorsy types can enjoy spectacular mountain ranges to the west of Tokyo, or enjoy the spacious green spaces like Yoyogi and Inokashira park.Więcej informacji
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Years ago, when our children were very little, I was quite concerned about what would happen to them if we died. We ended up purchasing burial plots at that time, but we haven't done anything further. With Spencer being SO involved with his dad now this his mom died, he's now the one who is concerned about taking care of our funeral and mortuary arrangements.
As pertaining to the care of my body--I DO NOT WANT TO BE EMBALMED. Seriously, the thought of their filling me with formaldehyde or any other chemical grosses me out. I know I'll be dead and I won't really care, but can't we just put me in the ground and call it good? For me, this is not about being green or saving money. It's just gross, because bodies are just shells of human beings, so why do we have to dress them up and make them up? In the end, they just look dead--BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE.
This is not to say that bodies are gross or scary. Neither of those applies. It's just that I receive no comfort from a body. The best time to speak with the family of the deceased is at the viewing, but I really don't want to view, ya know?
Anyway, several years ago I heard about green burials (you can read more here, if you care), and I really like the idea. At the time I first heard of them, no cemeteries in Utah were involved. But not too long ago I looked again, and there is one cemetery (it's in Bountiful) that is doing green burials. They had a booth at the State Fair, so we made an appointment to go visit with their salesman, which we did this past Saturday.
Of course, there are many options available for both regular and green burials, including the possibility of cremation. We are in the process of deciding how we think it should all go for us and finding the funding to take care of that so that our children don't have to worry about it.
Here are some other things (just for me):
- "Joy to the World" by Voice Male (or our sons, if they choose to learn the harmonies) should be played to begin the service. Because I LOVE that hymn, and musically I love that version, that's why. The lyrics and the music are all about the Savior and the amazing JOY that was brought to the world by Him! And if you can't smile during Voice Male's version, you're missing out on one of the great joys of life. Seriously. You should go listen to it right now.
- I'd like my brother, Derek, to speak. He's known me since childhood, but he'll also teach the gospel. Because if it's not about the gospel, it's not really about my life.
- Make sure the gospel of Jesus Christ is taught. If you can use my life as an example of something, please do. But it should be ALL about the hope and joy the gospel brings, not only for a glorious future, but for the meaning it gives us DAILY.
- Joanne Soderborg at the organ, please. She's amazing, and I love her, and she loves me back.
- Make sure Spencer is involved with as much as he can be, but protect his heart carefully. He's as fine a man as I've ever known, and he's taken care of me in every possible way. Also, encourage him to find someone to love for the rest of his life. The world is a better place because of people like Spencer who have such a capacity to love.
- If our kids want to speak or participate, they can; if they don't want to, please don't make them. But make sure everyone knows my family is my joy. And kids, if you do speak or sing, make sure to reference #3.
- If the bishop can't keep it short and say "amen," hold the funeral at the mortuary. It's worth the money to not have it go too long or to have him make a sermon just to hear his own voice. If it's still Bishop Soderborg, we should be OK. (But no stake presidency! Because sheesh!)
- If you want a musical number, my favorites are Aunt Gloria and Kaylani on the piano and organ doing "How Great Thou Art," the Heritage 3rd ward Primary and friends singing "Gethsemane," or Sterling Singers doing "In Remembrance." I'm also fine with congregational singing of hymns. But not "O My Father," "Because I Have Been Given Much," or "I Believe In Christ," OK? I love their messages, but I don't love these hymns. If our choir kids (Brit, Jordan, Lisa, Anna, Chris, Colton, Tanar, Craig, Logan, Landon, Raylee, etc.) want to sing, I'd love them forever. Oh, wait. I'll already love them forever! Just sing about the Savior, my loves.


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HARTFORD, Conn. – The 9th annual (NYSE: AET) Aetna HealthFund® study shows that employers that replace their traditional health benefits plans with Aetna HealthFund consumer-directed plans saved nearly $350 per member per year. The lower health care costs result in savings of $20.8 million over a six-year period for every 10,000 members. The Aetna HealthFund study is the longest running review of consumer-directed plans in the industry, drawing experience from a decade of claims data.
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Employers that completely transitioned their employees to Aetna HealthFund plans saw the most dramatic cost savings. However, employers who used several "best practices" identified through the study had cost savings that were almost as high as the employers who completely switched over to HealthFund plans. These best practices include a comprehensive employee communications strategy; offering incentives for healthy behaviors; and a combination of wellness and care management programs.
In addition, employers who simply offered Aetna HealthFund plans as an option still saw significant reductions in their health care costs. The employers that offered an Aetna HealthFund plan option saved more than $190 per member per year for members enrolled in all health plan options.
"Our results over the past decade show that Aetna HealthFund plans can lower an employer's health care costs while also encouraging members to get the care they need," said Chris Riedl, head of consumerism and product innovation for Aetna. "Our unmatched experience in this area and member-friendly tools give us the unique ability to help both employers and members with these plans."
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Employees with Aetna HealthFund plans use online tools and resources more than twice as often as members with PPOs. This included greater usage of:
- The Member Payment Estimator, which provides members with real-time out-of-pocket cost estimates for more than 550 commonly used health services based on a member's personal benefits plan. Aetna's research has shown that after members use Member Payment Estimator to obtain cost estimates on one of more than 30 commonly selected health care services, they chose the provider whose out-of-pocket cost estimate was on average $170 lower than the average of the estimates they received.
- Aetna's Personal Health Record (PHR), which integrates information from claims systems, wellness programs and user-provided information so that members and their health care team have access to robust amounts of health information.
- Aetna Navigator®, Aetna's secure member website.
Aetna HealthFund members also demonstrate higher levels of engagement when making health care decisions. These members:
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- Are 30 percent more likely to participate in disease management programs.
Members with Aetna HealthFund plans who have diabetes also received the appropriate screenings for their blood sugar and cholesterol approximately 10 percent more frequently than diabetic members in PPO plans.
Aetna HealthFund Study Details
The Aetna HealthFund study compared members with Aetna HealthFund plans to those with PPO plans. Aetna HealthFund plans are high-deductible health plans paired with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA).
The study looked at nearly 2.2 million members. Approximately 760,000 of these members had Aetna HealthFund plans. More than 1.4 million of these members had an employer that offered an Aetna HealthFund plan but who chose another product.
About Aetna
Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 37.3 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services and health information technology services. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com
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My name is Juan and write you from Spain. I found this page while I was looking for a british series I loved when I was a child,the original 'Tomorrow Peoples' 70's series. I found it here some days ago but I see it was posted years ago and almost any chapter is being shared.
Could anyone help me to complete this series? Could you share it again or tell me about any torrent or direct links? I'd thank you very much. My english isn't good but I'd love to see this series again.
I'm looking for other 70's series I loved in my childhood: Under the mountain,Into the labyrinth and children from Stonehenge. Do you know if is possible to find'em actually?
Lots of thanks. I'll thank your help to complete The Toorrow People series. See you. Thanks for your patience and kindness.


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What Are E-Cigarettes?
E-cigarettes look high tech, so it's easy to believe the hype that they're a safe alternative to smoking. Unfortunately, they're not: E-cigarettes are just another way of putting nicotine — a highly addictive drug — into your body.
Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered smoking devices often designed to look and feel like regular cigarettes. They use cartridges filled with a liquid that contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. A heating device in the e-cigarette converts the liquid into a vapor, which the person inhales. That's why using e-cigs is known as "vaping."
Because e-cigarettes don't burn tobacco, people don't inhale the same amounts of tar and carbon monoxide as they would with a regular cigarette. But anyone using an e-cig still gets an unhealthy dose of nicotine and other chemicals.
Electronic cigarettes have been marketed to smokers as a way to help them quit, but there's no evidence that they actually help people stop smoking. Instead, they've been found to be a health risk for people who use them, as well as for bystanders who breathe in the secondhand vapor (what comes out of the device and the user's mouth) and third-hand vapor (what's deposited on surfaces such as upholstery, clothing, and floors).
Now that e-cigarettes have gone mainstream, regulators and scientists are studying them a lot more. Expect to see more information coming out about e-cigarettes and their health effects.
What's the Danger?
E-cigarettes don't fill the lungs with harmful smoke, but that doesn't make them a healthy alternative to regular cigarettes.
When you use ("vape") an e-cigarette, you're still putting nicotine — which is absorbed through your lungs — into your system. In addition to being an addictive drug, nicotine is also toxic in high doses. It was once even used as an insecticide to kill bugs.
Nicotine affects your brain, nervous system, and heart. It raises blood pressure and heart rate. The larger the dose of nicotine, the more a person's blood pressure and heart rate go up. This can cause an abnormal heart rate (arrhythmia). In rare cases, especially when large doses of nicotine are involved, arrhythmias can cause heart failure and death.
After its initial effects wear off, the body starts to crave nicotine. You might feel depressed, tired, or crabby (known as nicotine withdrawal), and crave more nicotine to perk up again. Over time, nicotine use can lead to serious medical problems, including heart disease, blood clots, and stomach ulcers.
Kicking the Habit
Because nicotine is so addictive, the best way to avoid the trouble of trying to quit smoking or stop using e-cigs is never to start.
If you smoke and want to quit, e-cigarettes probably aren't your best option. Using an e-cigarette mimics the experience of smoking tobacco cigarettes more closely than other quitting options, like nicotine gum or patches. You don't want to successfully give up smoking only to find you're now hooked on e-cigarettes.
If you've already tried using e-cigs and think you might be getting dependent on nicotine, you'll need to follow the same steps for quitting as you would with tobacco:
- Make a specific plan. Set a date to begin the quitting process. If you smoke cigarettes, try going cold turkey before relying on e-cigarettes to help. If that doesn't work, it's time for a plan to wean yourself off nicotine. Make a specific goal, like using one less e-cigarette each day for a week. Keep cutting back until you no longer smoke or vape.
- Stay busy. Take your mind off cigarettes by exercising or doing something that involves your hands, like art, music, knitting, or woodworking. Stay aware of specific times and situations that make you want cigarettes (like at a party or after a meal), and come up with a plan to handle those times.
- Delay giving in to a craving. When you crave a cigarette or e-cig, put off giving in to the urge. It can be easier to tell yourself to "wait" than to tell yourself '"no." Do something else to take your mind off the craving. Chances are, the urge will pass, and — congratulations — that means one less cigarette!
- Keep focused on why you want to quit. Write down all the reasons you want to stop using cigarettes or e-cigarettes, like the money you'll save or the extra energy you'll have. Keep the list where you can see it. Read it every day, even though you already know the reasons. Doing this helps your brain automatically remind you of a reason when you feel a strong craving.
- Get support. Turn to your family or a trusted adult for moral support when you really want a cigarette. It also helps strengthen your resolve to tell other people that you are quitting. If you don't want friends and family to know you smoke or use e-cigs, join an online or in-person support group. See if friends will join you in quitting. If not, ask them not to smoke or use e-cigarettes in front of you.
- Be good to yourself. Some people use e-cigs to avoid harming friends and family with secondhand smoke. But secondhand vapor is also problematic, and you're still hurting them by harming someone they love — you. Be your own best friend and give yourself praise each time you avoid reaching for the e-cigs.
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The football-inspired drama "The Blind Side" has become the underdog hit of the season with a weekend box-office victory over "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."
The real-life tale "The Blind Side" took over the No. 1 spot with $20.4 million in its third weekend. The vampire romance "New Moon" finished second with $15.7 million after two weekends in first-place.
"The Blind Side" had been the No. 2 movie for the previous two weekends but has hung on with great fan buzz. The film stars Sandra Bullock as a woman whose family adopts homeless teen Michael Oher, now a rookie tackle for the Baltimore Ravens.
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The 5th World Water Forum kick-off meeting in March 2007 in Istanbul marked the beginning of a 2-year countdown towards the 2009 Forum, during which time various preparatory processes and events were organised. This initial meeting gathered approximately 300 participants and offered them the valuable opportunity to provide input on the thematic priorities for the next Forum.
Several preparatory process meetings took place in order to examine the progress with preparatory work programme, and determine the following steps. Overview reports on these meetings can be found following the links on the right.
In order to be as efficient as possible in the organisation of the 5th Forum, the WWC and Turkey agreed that the 5th Forum International Steering Committee (ISC) would be supported by three Committees, namely the Programme Committee, the Political Process Committee and the Communications Committee. With balanced representation in each, these groups worked together, like interlocking puzzle pieces, to make recommendations to the ISC on particular aspects of the Forum, in order to build a strong foundation for it.
This improved cooperation and sharing of responsibilities evolved over the preparatory process into a fruitful and unique event, with harmonised messages that further supported the advancement of the cause of water and eventually the 5th World Water Forum in Istanbul.
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Political Process
Regional Process
Topic Development Documents
2nd Thematic and Regional Coordinators Meeting - Feb 2008
1st Thematic & Regional Coordinators Meeting - Nov 2007
Kick-off Meeting - March 2007
CSD-16 Side Event - Ministerial Process Kick-off - 13 May 2008
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- 1 Fedora Robotics Special Interest Group
- 1.1 Mission
- 1.2 Members
- 1.3 Communication
- 1.4 Tasks
- 1.5 Packages
- 1.6 ChangeLog
Fedora Robotics Special Interest Group
Bring packages of open and free software related to robotics and educational software for robotics into Fedora and make Fedora fit to power (mobile) robots.
- Mailing list: Fedora Robotics List
- #fedora-robotics on the freenode IRC network
- Meeting minutes: All - Last (2009-10-15)
Next meeting: Not scheduled yet, watch the mailing list
Tentative Agenda for Next Meeting
- Package Reviews/Outstanding Tasks/Interesting Software
- What else do we need for LiveCD
- Re-evaluate Tasks list, focus on what we have manpower for
- Re-evaluate Interesting Software list, see if there's still interest/projects are still alive
- Tutorials/Documentation
- Outlined on Demos page
- Are our ideas realistic? Upstream-able?
- LiveCD spin
- Kickstart file
- Size target (CD? DVD?)
- Get in touch with Spins SIG?
- F15 feature (can we pull it off in the next few months?)
- Regular meeting schedule
- Does it make sense? When is everyone available?
- Blogging/Planet Fedora
- Start fedora-robotics blog?
- Blog more often individually about robotics stuff?
- Anything else: feel free to edit
- Package Player/Stage/Gazebo (makghosh, timn)
- Player and Stage done, Gazebo in progress
- Package CARMEN (timn)
- Requires modification of buildsystem, and possibly fixing use of deprecated ImageMagick functionality
- Package NBC/NXT (jspaleta)
- Find more interesting packages and interested packagers
- Create Fedora robotics spin with Player/Stage/Gazebo simulated demo
- Create Demos for the Robotics Spin
Interesting software proposed for packaging
- Gazebo (makghosh, timn, rmattes)
- Fawkes (timn)
- Carmen (timn, makghosh)
- Pyrobot (makghosh)
- NBC/NXC (jspaleta)
- Python NXT (jspaleta)
- RoboCup soccer server (hedayat), 2D and 3D soccer simulation servers used in RoboCup
- CMU IPC Library (rmattes), CMU's Inter-Process Communication Library
- Orca (rmattes), A component-based robotic framework
- OpenJaus (rmattes), An open BSD licensed implementation of the JAUS protocols
- assimp (rmattes), Open Asset Importer (required for Gazebo)
Packages waiting for someone to take over
These packages have been postponed for now due to insufficient man power.
- MARIE (makghosh), no upstream release for a long time, wiki page vandalized, had commits this year though (timn)
- Simbad (makghosh)
- Paparazzi, Open UAVs (timn)
- ROS (hedayat), Robot Operating System
Pending review requests
- assimp - Library to import various 3D model formats into applications (required for Gazebo)
- fawkes - Robot Software Framework
Accepted packages
- player - Cross-platform robot device interface and server
- rcssserver3d - RoboCup Soccer Simulation Server 3D
- rcssbase - Robocup 2D Soccer Simulation Base Library
- rcssmonitor - RoboCup 2D Soccer Simulator Monitor
- rcssserver - Robocup 2D Soccer Simulation Server
- rcsslogplayer - RoboCup Soccer Simulator LogPlayer
- MRPT - The Mobile Robot Programming Toolkit.
- libkni3 - C++ library für the Katana robot arm
- urg - Library to access Hokuyo URG laser range finders
- stage - A 2.5D multi-robot simulator
- gearbox - A collection of usable peer-reviewed robotics-related libraries
- libphidget - Drivers and API for Phidget device
Packages decided not to package for now
If you want to get involved you could start investigating the code and maybe revive the upstream project! The postponed packages could be packaged later but the have a lower priority as decided by the SIG. (Probably) Won't package:
- RobotFlow (makghosh), upstream looks dead for several years, probably not a good idea (timn), +1, so it goes down the list and maybe moved out if there is no further upstream (makghosh)
- 2010/11/05, Hedayat: Added ROS to the list of interesting software pending for someone to take over
- 2010/11/01 rmattes: Libphidget accepted, Fawkes under review, added preliminary agenda for next meeting
- 2010/09/20 rmattes: Added new packages under review, removed packaged software from Interesting Software list
- 2010/03/12, rmattes: Updated status of Stage and Gearbox packages
- 2010/02/11, rmattes: Added Demos page to Tasks list
- 2010/02/04, rmattes: Updated review pending and accepted packages lists, added next meeting time
- 2009/11/10, rmattes: Added some more projects to the proposed package list, removed Myro
- 2009/10/17, timn: Added meeting minutes for 2009-10-15
- 2009/10/12, timn: Scheduled next meeting, added link to Fawkes.
- 2009/10/07, rmattes: Added IPC and Myro to list of interesting packages.
- 2009/07/11, jlblanco: Added mrpt to list of robotics packages already accepted in Fedora.
- 2008/10/04, Hedayat: Updating packages' status (rcssserver and rcsslogplayer)
- 2008/09/12, Hedayat: Updating packages' status (as I know!)
- 2008/06/18, timn: Third meeting, more packages up for review
- 2008/05/22, timn: Second meeting. Decided that we focus on Player/Stage/Gazebo to get a demo up and running to attract more people, see for details
- 2008/05/16, Hedayat: Added myself to the page and picked up Robocup Soccer Server packaging, added mailing list link
- 2008/05/07, timn: First IRC meeting, player/stage/gazebo will be the first package project, see for log
- 2008/05/03, timn: After discussion with JefSpaleta found the Fedora Robotics SIG.


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Vitamins and minerals are called micronutrients because they are needed in very small amounts. They cannot adequately be made by the body and must be obtained from diet and/or supplements. Vitamins and minerals do not provide energy but perform vital functions that regulate the many activities and chemical reactions that take place inside the body. Without adequate intake of these micronutrients, symptoms of a deficiency can develop. If not treated, some deficiencies can cause sickness and death.
Recommended intake levels have been developed for each vitamin and mineral to give guidance as to how much should be taken every day to prevent deficiency. These are usually described as the RDA (recommended daily allowance). For many micronutrients, experts have also set an Upper Tolerable Limit (UL), which is the maximum daily amount a person should consume. Remember that these recommendations are set for the general population and do not take into consideration any disease state, like HIV. In this chapter, we try to provide guidance about your specific needs as a person living with HIV.
A person with HIV might be deficient in a micronutrient for any number of reasons: side effects make it hard to eat, nutrients from food are not absorbed, or the body needs more nutrients to fight the virus. Several studies have shown that people with HIV are at increased risk of developing micronutrient deficiencies. In turn, these deficiencies can increase the rate of HIV disease progression to AIDS and can increase the risk of dying. For this reason it is believed that the micronutrient requirements for people with HIV are higher than the RDAs for the general population.
However, there are still unresolved issues. Some scientists and healthcare experts say that micronutrients have therapeutic value at very high doses, up to 10 times the RDA, but others disagree and prefer to take a more conservative approach. Studies are difficult to interpret, but recent clinical trials of multivitamins have demonstrated benefits, and many healthcare providers now believe that everyone living with HIV will benefit from taking a multivitamin-mineral each day. When making decisions about supplementation, be well informed and involve your healthcare team in your decisions.
Antioxidants are molecules are made by the body or found in some foods and supplements, Antioxidants protect the body by neutralizing other, unstable molecules, called free radicals, that are produced during normal cell functioning.
Long-term infections such as HIV can upset this balance by causing the body to produce more free radicals than usual. In turn, this can lead to a condition known as oxidative stress, in which the body cannot deal with all the free radicals it produces. Oxidative stress can cause a lot of damage to cells. Two ways to lessen the effects of oxidative stress are to increase antioxidant intake and to decrease exposure to things that increase oxidative stress, such as pollution and cigarette smoke.
Boosting antioxidants
- Eat lots of colourful fruits and vegetables to get the antioxidants found in the pigments and the phytochemicals contained in the whole food. Try to include blue, purple, green, orange, red and yellow foods to get the full complement of beneficial substances.
- Black and green tea, mushrooms, red wine and dark chocolate are also thought to be good sources of antioxidants. Keep in mind that alcohol might not always be a good choice for some people.
- Antioxidant supplements include vitamins C and E, the minerals zinc and selenium, as well as coenzyme Q10, alpha lipoic acid and N-acetyl cysteine.
This table lists the RDA (recommended daily allowance), UL (upper tolerable limit) and experimental high dose, toxicity, function and food sources. The RDA usually includes all intake, from both food and supplements, while the UL is from supplements only. Caution should be exercised when taking doses above the UL.
Experimental high dose**
Potential toxic effects
Main function
Best food sources
Vitamin A
Men: 3,000 IU
Liver toxicity, dry rough skin and cracked lips, irritability, headache, birth defects
Healthy immune barriers and epithelial tissue, growth, reproduction, bone and red blood cell formation, vision
Foods high in beta carotene, fortified foods, liver
Beta carotene (as mixed carotenoids)
Possibly increased lung cancer in smokers, harmless orange skin colour
Antioxidant, source of vitamin A, immune booster, possible cancer prevention, vision
Orange, yellow, red and green vegetables and fruits
Vitamin D
9-50 years: 200 IU
Heart/liver/kidney toxicity, hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood)
Calcium metabolism, bone mineralization, possible cancer prevention
Fortified milk, fatty fish
Vitamin E
Possible increase in heart disease, excess bleeding
Antioxidant, anticoagulant, protection from heart disease, possible cancer prevention
Wheat germ, vegetable oils, nuts
Vitamin K
M: 120 mcg
Interaction with blood thinners
Bone mineralization, blood clotting
Green leafy vegetables
Vitamin C
M: 90 mg
2,000 mg
500-2,000 mg
Pro-oxidant, excess iron absorption, diarrhea
Antioxidant, immunity, antiviral in test-tubes, cancer prevention, increases iron absorption
Fruits and vegetables, especially peppers and citrus fruits
Thiamine (B1)
M: 1.2 mg
30-100 mg
Very high doses may promote tumour growth
Energy metabolism, mood, nervous system
Whole grains, brown rice, fortified foods, legumes, pork, oysters
Riboflavin (B2)
M: 1.3 mg
30-100 mg
Energy metabolism, antioxidant, possible migraine prevention
Dairy products, leafy greens, oysters
Niacin (nicotinic acid)
M: 16 mg
35 mg
500-1,000 mg
Itching, skin flushing,
Energy metabolism, lowers LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raises HDL cholesterol
Poultry, red meat, fish, legumes, peanut butter, nuts
Vitamin B6
M: 1.3-1.7 mg
100 mg
100 mg
Nerve damage (neuropathy)
Protein metabolism, immunity, neurotransmitter synthesis (e.g. serotonin and dopamine), treats peripheral neuropathy and PMS
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, potatoes, fortified cereals, peanuts, soybeans
0.4 mg
1 mg
0.4 -1.0 mg
High dose can mask B12 deficiency leading to nerve damage
Cell division, prevents neural tube defects and perhaps other birth defects, lowers homocysteine, possible cancer prevention
Leafy greens, legumes, oranges, broccoli, cauliflower
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
2.4 mcg
1,000 mcg weekly or monthly for deficiency
Rare cases of eye damage
Cell division, amino acid metabolism, nervous system, mental function
Fish, shellfish, meat, fortified soy and rice milk, fermented soy products
1,000-1,200 mg
2,500 mg (from food and supplements)
1,000-1,500 mg
Calcium deposits in soft tissues
Bone mineralization, muscle contraction
Dairy products, fortified soy and rice milk, fish bones
M: 400 mg
350 mg
350 mg
Diarrhea, decreased calcium absorption
Bone mineralization, active in more than 300 chemical reactions in the body
Whole grains, nuts, green vegetables, legumes
M: 8 mg
45 mg
Use only to treat iron-deficiency anemia
Iron overload disorders, heart disease, liver cirrhosis
Makes hemoglobin which carries oxygen, makes energy in the mitochondria
Meat, legumes, tofu, leafy greens, breakfast cereals
M: 11 mg
40 mg
40 mg
Immune suppression, nausea, metallic taste, copper deficiency
Growth, immunity, wound healing, taste, sperm production, antioxidant, prostate health
Oysters, meat, poultry, fish
55 mcg
400 mcg
100-400 mcg
Brittle hair and nails, irritability, garlic breath, fatigue, nausea
Antioxidant, immunity, possible cancer prevention, viral infections
Whole grains from selenium-rich soils, poultry, meat, dairy
RDA: recommended daily allowance (from all sources); UL: upper tolerable limit (from supplements only); ND: not determined; IU: international unit; mg: milligram; mcg: microgram
This section deals with some vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that have been studied in HIV. You will also find information in "The big chart of vitamins and minerals," just above. Before beginning to take any of these supplements, be sure to discuss it with your doctor and other members of your healthcare team.
Several studies have shown that vitamin and mineral supplements can have many benefits in people living with HIV. Taking a multivitamin every day is an important part of a nutritional health plan. Check out Appendix E for a list of studies looking at the affect of micronutrient supplements in people with HIV/AIDS.
B vitamins may help slow disease progression in people with HIV. They are also important for healthy mitochondria, the power-producing structures in cells, and may help decrease the impact of mitochondrial toxicity (see "Mitochondrial toxicity"). B vitamins are depleted quickly in times of stress, fever or infection, as well as with high consumption of alcohol. Keep in mind that the RDA is very low and taking a total of 50 mg of B1, B2 and B3 will more than cover B-vitamin needs. Check the multivitamin you take; if it has 30 to 50 mg of these vitamins, you don't have to take a B-complex supplement in addition to the multivitamin.
Levels of vitamin B12 in the blood may be low in people with HIV. It can also be low in people over the age of 50 years. B12 deficiency is associated with an increased risk of peripheral neuropathy, decreased ability to think clearly, and a form of anemia. People with low B12 levels usually feel extremely tired and have low energy. This deficiency is also linked with HIV disease progression and death. Ask your doctor to check your blood levels. If they're low, ask about B12 injections to get them back into the ideal range.
If you get B12 shots and your vision is getting worse, mention it to your doctor, especially if you are a smoker. Some forms of injectable B12 can damage your eyes if you have a rare genetic condition called Lerber's hereditary optic atrophy.
Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants. It is very effective at cleaning up molecules that damage cells and tissues (see "Antioxidants and HIV"). Vitamin C has been studied for cancer prevention and for effects on immunity, heart disease, cataracts and a range of other conditions. Although vitamin C cannot cure the common cold, supplements of 1,000 mg per day have been found to decrease the duration and severity of symptoms.
In people with HIV, there is some evidence that vitamin C can inhibit replication of the virus in test-tube experiments, but it is unclear what this means in the human body. The most important benefit for people with HIV is the widespread antioxidant action of vitamin C. The daily experimental high dose is between 500 mg and 2,000 mg, the upper tolerable limit.
Calcium – see "Bone health".
Vitamin D is emerging as a very important nutrient, with more diverse functions than just its traditional role in calcium metabolism. Mounting evidence suggests that 1,000 IU per day should be the recommended daily intake.
Vitamin D is found in some foods, but these sources generally do not provide enough vitamin D on a daily basis. Also, people who live in northern climates (like Canada) probably do not get enough sun exposure to make adequate vitamin D. And the use of sunscreen, which is highly recommended to prevent skin cancer, blocks the skin's ability to make vitamin D.
For people with HIV, vitamin D supplements are a sure way to get the recommended daily allowance. Vitamin D is found in multivitamins and calcium supplements as well as individual vitamin D pills. Look for vitamin D3; it is the active form of the vitamin. Be sure to add up all the vitamin D from different supplements to be sure you are not getting too much.
Vitamin E has been used as an antioxidant, typically at doses of 400 IU per day. However, studies have found that people who take more than 200 IU per day may be at higher risk of developing heart disease. Until this is fully studied, it may be a good idea to reduce vitamin E supplements to 200 IU unless your doctor suggests you take more.
Vitamin E deficiency is associated with faster HIV disease progression. People with poor fat absorption or malnutrition are more at risk of being deficient in vitamin E. Use supplements from natural sources and those with "mixed tocopherols" for better effect.
Iron supplements to treat iron-deficiency anemia (low levels of red blood cells) should only be taken if prescribed by your doctor. Iron-deficiency anemia is diagnosed by having a low hemoglobin level in the blood. This can be confusing in someone on HAART because some anti-HIV drugs, especially AZT, can cause low hemoglobin levels. There are other blood tests that can help determine whether there really is an iron deficiency. The important point is to not take high doses of iron unless they are prescribed. Iron is a pro-oxidant (the opposite of an antioxidant), which means it can damage different tissues in the body( see "Antioxidants and HIV").
Zinc is a critical mineral for the immune system; a deficiency can cause severe immune suppression. People with chronic diarrhea, new immigrants from refugee camps and malnourished people with HIV, especially children, are at high risk of having a deficiency. Be aware that high doses of zinc supplements in people who are not deficient can decrease immune function.
Selenium helps regenerate glutathione, the major antioxidant in cells. Studies have shown that low selenium levels in the blood are associated with an increased risk of disease progression and death. Deficiency is associated with low CD4+ cells. One small study found that a daily supplement of 200 micrograms might have a positive effect in some people with HIV. Studies of the general population suggest that selenium supplementation may provide some protection from cancer.
Multiplying the benefits of multivitamins
Getting started
- Take a multivitamin-mineral once a day.
Other tips
- Get some advice from a health professional with knowledge about supplements for people with HIV.
- Protect your bones by getting enough calcium and vitamin D.
- Boost your antioxidant defence system with vitamin E, vitamin C and selenium.
- Keep doses below the Upper Tolerable Limit.
This section covers some of the other supplements used by people with HIV. In some cases, the benefits of these supplements have been described in small human studies, animal studies and case reports. The therapeutic doses are not really known for HIV disease and recommendations given here are based on doses used for other conditions or in studies.
These and other supplements can be quite expensive and should not be seen as a replacement for a healthy diet and lifestyle. Before starting any new supplement, get information from a knowledgeable healthcare professional. And be sure to discuss it with your doctor.
Also, it is best to start only one new supplement at time, so you can be more aware of any side effects.
Alpha lipoic acid is a powerful antioxidant made by the body that is used to regenerate glutathione (the major antioxidant in cells) as well as the activated form of vitamins C and E. It also plays an important role in energy production in the mitochondria. Lipoic acid is used to treat diabetic neuropathy (a nerve condition associated with diabetes) and liver disorders, and it may also have a role in slowing the hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). The dose recommended for diabetic neuropathy is 100 mg 3 times per day; the dosage for HIV is unknown.
Carnitine (also known as L-carnitine) is a natural substance found in foods and made by the body. It works with the mitochondria to process fats and produce energy for the cells. It does this mainly by supplying the building blocks needed by the mitochondria to make an energy molecule called ATP, the basic fuel for cells. Most of the research suggests that carnitine has a protective effect on the central and peripheral nervous systems and the heart, probably because of its role in mitochondrial function. It may be helpful in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling or burning in the feet and sometimes hands), dementia and mitochondrial toxicity (see Managing the Effects of HIV and Meds on the Body).
Over-the-counter supplements may contain a version of carnitine called acetyl-l-carnitine but beware that some have very little L-carnitine in them; be sure to buy from a reliable source. In Canada, L-carnitine is available by prescription and is called Carnitor. Prescription L-carnitine is very expensive and usually not covered by insurance plans for any of these indications. Check with your private insurer or provincial provider for more details.
The therapeutic dose for L-carnitine is somewhere between 500 and 3,000 mg daily. The dosage is not defined because it has not been studied enough or approved for these applications. Some people with HIV who have mitochondrial toxicity and/or peripheral neuropathy appear to benefit from 1,500 mg of acetyl-l-carnitine once or twice daily for many months. Carnitine supplements should be spread out over 3 daily doses to prevent side effects, most commonly diarrhea.
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine, is a potent antioxidant that regenerates glutathione in the cell (see "Antioxidants and HIV"). In this role, NAC protects liver cells by decreasing oxidation. Cysteine appears to decline in people with HIV who have low CD4+ cell counts and in those with wasting (see "Weight loss and wasting"). NAC supplements may be able to replenish low glutathione and improve the antioxidant capacity of cells. Study doses have been as high as 2,000 mg per day, but this is expensive and may not be well tolerated. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache. The most beneficial dose is not certain, although a dose of 500 mg per day may offer some benefit with a reduced risk of toxicity.
L-glutamine is an amino acid that is used to provide fuel for intestinal cells, muscle cells and immune cells. It plays an important role in immunity because it helps to maintain the intestinal barrier and is a preferred fuel for various cells of the immune system. Glutamine levels decline during periods of physiological stress like opportunistic infection, surgery, burn and cancer. It may have a therapeutic role in treating intestinal disease and wasting, and some people with HIV have found it to be a good treatment for chronic diarrhea. The dose for treating diarrhea is 10 to 30 grams per day; the maintenance dose is 5 grams per day. It is best absorbed if dissolved in water and taken on an empty stomach.
Probiotics are live organisms, including the bacteria Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species and yeasts. They help build a healthy population of good bacteria (microflora) in the intestines. Microflora keep the gut healthy by preventing the growth of disease-causing bacteria and maintaining the intestinal barrier. Probiotic supplements are helpful after a course of antibiotics because they replace the microflora that were damaged by the antibiotic. Probiotics may also reduce chronic diarrhea and improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The most common type of probiotic is L. acidophilus but some products now contain mixed organisms. These are found in foods that contain live culture, such as yogurt and kefir. Purchase supplements that are refrigerated and have a long shelf life.
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a substance that plays a role as an antioxidant as well as a cofactor in mitochondrial energy production. It has been used to treat congestive heart failure and gum disease (gingivitis) and may help protect the heart and nerves. Statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, reduce CoQ10 levels. The usual CoQ10 dosage range is 60 to 240 mg daily.
CATIE provides fact sheets on many vitamins and supplements used by people with HIV. To find out more, visit www.catie.ca or call 1-800-263-1638 to speak with a treatment information educator. Also check out the Web resources listed in Appendix D.


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Thank you, Missouri! That's what I have been hearing from the people in charge of the "Our Energy, Our Future" campaign at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
To refresh your memory, that program was launched recently by our national association because virtually no one was looking out for the consumer in the debate on how to curb emissions of greenhouse gases.
At no time in my rural electric career can I remember an issue more important to the members of electric cooperatives. Some of the solutions being discussed have the potential to solve the problem — or break the backs of the economy and consumers if someone doesn't start asking the tough questions.
So last month we asked you to become part of the debate by logging on to www.ourenergy.coop and sending an e-mail to your elected officials. It was our hope these e-mails would show up in force just as a delegation of grassroots electric cooperative leaders traveled to Washington for the annual NRECA Legislative Conference.
That's exactly what happened.
Missouri is now second in the nation in the number of e-mails sent, and we are just getting started.
Led by Barry Electric Cooperative, where almost 100 percent of members attending the annual meeting got involved, and Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, which saw similar participation, Missourians are speaking their minds like never before.
The importance of these communications became apparent in a conversation with our national association. One member of Congress called to get information on the electric co-op position because of the contacts that had been made. This lawmaker had received just two e-mails from his constituents.
It stands to reason that if we can get the attention of one elected official with two e-mails, think of the reaction from Sens. Kit Bond and Claire McCaskill, who have received thousands. Both senators told us in person that they appreciate hearing from the folks back home.
Last month, 52 Missourians joined nearly 3,000 other co-op leaders who traveled to Washington united in a single cause: urging Congress to protect safe, reliable and affordable electricity. Co-op leaders from Missouri visited the offices of every member of our congressional delegation.
They were glad to see us. They always want to hear from us because they know we represent the grassroots voice of rural consumers.
During our visits, we pointed out that it is tempting to latch on to a single, easy solution to reducing carbon emissions. There are some who believe we can solve the problem with energy-efficiency programs, more renewable energy or by drastically raising the cost of electricity. The reality is that these options — along with clean-coal technology, nuclear power, plug-in hybrid cars and more — must be part of the plan and the plan must be well thought out and consider Missouri's fragile economy and consumers. We told Missouri's congressional leaders drastically increasing electric rates to force conservation was not a solution you wanted.
While in Washington, I took our message to the airwaves during interviews with radio stations in Springfield and other areas of Missouri. My message focused on the fact that Congress must devote the resources necessary to research, develop and deploy new technologies that will allow the utility industry to meet the needs of consumers without crippling the economy.
We asked our congressional delegation to provide leadership in this crucial time, when America's energy future hangs in the balance. Rest assured, the electric cooperatives in the nation and Missouri will do their part to find a solution that won't put the burden on you.
Hart is executive vice president of the Association
of Missouri Electric Cooperatives.
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Power Grid Corporation has been kept out of the proposed CPSE Exchange Traded Fund, which will now consist of 10 companies, including ONGC, Coal India, GAIL and Indian Oil.
The Finance Ministry has filed the offer document with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India for the Central Public Sector Enterprises ETF, which could fetch the exchequer about Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion).
"The offer document for CPSE ETF has been filed last week.
"It will now consist of 10 scrips, instead of 11, as Power Grid has been kept out of it," a finance ministry official said.
The ETF is expected to hit the markets next month, the official added.
Other companies in the ETF basket are REC, Oil India, Container Corporation, Power Finance, Engineers India and Bharat Electronics Ltd.
The official said Power Grid was excluded because the scrip has a one-year lock-in period since its follow-on public offer in December.
He added that although a share sale in Engineers India took place in February,
The EGoM headed by Finance Minister P Chidambaram last month approved floating the CPSE ETF.
The government has so far raised about Rs 5,093.87 crore (Rs 50.93 billion) through stake sales in PSUs.
As per the revised estimates in the Interim Budget, the disinvestment target was lowered to Rs 16,027 crore (Rs 160.27 billion) in this financial year from Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion).
"The proposed CPSE ETF will serve as an additional mechanism for the government to monetise its shareholdings in those CPSEs that eventually form part of the ETF basket," the government had said.
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ETFs were introduced in India in 2001.
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Gold ETFs dominate the market in India.