Highlights. 1  Gout is a painful inflammatory arthritis condition caused by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints and soft tissues. The painful attacks often begin at night and may last for a week. 2  8.3 million people in the U.S. have gout.
A ministerium is an association of clergy from various religious groups who come together to accomplish a specific purpose, often to build collegiality and to meet or address socioeconomic needs in the community.
The federal Cabinet comprises Members of Parliament (MPs) invited by the Prime Minister to head major government departments. With the expansion of government activity, Cabinets have increased in size from the original 12 to a high of 40 members (under Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in September 1987).