Hannity: "But Congressman, would you support what congressman Chaffetz said he would support, about the 99%?"
Gohmert: "It doesn't look good to me... If we don't cut spending, we're taxing our children and our children's children."
18 Dec 2012 post a commentSource: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BreitbartFeed/~3/iiIXC8cQhxI/GOP-Congressman-Slams-Boehners-Plan
khloe kardashian Wreck It Ralph Hunter Hayes Movember USC shooting halloween camilla belle
Sorry, Readability was unable to parse this page for content.
huntingtons disease rob the firm new york philharmonic marines urinating on taliban critics choice awards super pac
As promised, Google continues to expand its Google Fiber project in Kansas City. While the initial rollout in the first two neighborhoods was slow, the project is now picking up steam, and the company just announced the schedule for the next five "fiberhoods" that will get access to its gigabit network. Google also announced that it has slightly extended a few of its fiberhood boundaries "so that more people can get Google Fiber."Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/rbgAj604vhI/
Russell Means Taylor Swift Red Walking Dead Season 3 Episode 2 celiac disease san francisco giants Medal of Honor Warfighter Richard Mourdock
Dec. 17, 2012 ? Global travel and climate warming could be creating the right conditions for outbreaks of a new virus in this country, according to a new Cornell University computer model.
The model predicts that outbreaks of chikungunya, a painful virus transported by travelers and spread by the invasive Asian tiger mosquito, could occur in 2013 in New York City during August and September, in Atlanta from June through September, and year-round in Miami. The probability of a disease outbreak is correlated with temperature, as warmer weather allows the Asian tiger mosquito to breed faster and grow in numbers, according to the study published in the November issue of PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
According to the simulation, there is a high probability of a chikungunya outbreak if a single infected person arrives in New York in July or August and is bitten by an Asian tiger mosquito. The risks are the same, but with wider time frames, for transmission in Atlanta and Miami, according to the paper.
Asian tiger mosquitoes were introduced to the United States in Texas in the 1980s; they are established up the East Coast into New Jersey and are rising in numbers in New York City. The aggressive mosquito outcompetes local varieties and transmits more than 20 pathogens, including chikungunya and dengue, said Laura Harrington, associate professor of entomology and the study's senior author.
"The virus is moving in people, and resident mosquito populations are picking it up," Harrington said.
The model estimates that with typical regional temperatures, a chikungunya outbreak in New York would infect about one in 5,000 people, said Diego Ruiz-Moreno, a postdoctoral associate and the paper's lead author
"However, this number would increase drastically as temperatures rise due to climate change," Ruiz-Moreno said.
Chikungunya symptoms include a fever, severe joint pain, achiness, headache, nausea and fatigue, as well as "debilitating and prolonged" pain in the small joints of the hands and feet, according to the paper. The virus originated in Central Africa and is endemic in Southeast Asia.
Since no chikungunya vaccine exists, U.S. residents can help prevent an outbreak by removing standing water, wearing long sleeves and repellent during the day when the mosquitoes feed, and knowing the risk and symptoms when traveling, Harrington said.
Share this story on Facebook, Twitter, and Google:
Other social bookmarking and sharing tools:
Story Source:
The above story is reprinted from materials provided by Cornell University, via Newswise.
Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.
Journal Reference:
Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.
Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/top_news/top_health/~3/Qsdbu_qBpJw/121217152709.htm
michael jackson courtney stodden Ncaa Football Scores Plaquemines Parish michigan football michigan football askew
Dec. 17, 2012 ? People who worry constantly are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new Michigan State University research published in the journal Psychological Medicine.
Many people experience traumatic events such as the death of a loved one, being assaulted or witnessing violence, but only a small minority develop PTSD, said study author Naomi Breslau, a professor of epidemiology at MSU.
"So the question is, 'What's the difference between those who develop PTSD and the majority who don't,'" Breslau said. "This paper says people who are habitually anxious are more vulnerable. It's an important risk factor."
Breslau reached that conclusion by analyzing data from a decade-long study of about 1,000 randomly selected people in southeast Michigan.
At the start of the study, participants answered 12 questions that gauged what psychiatric experts call neuroticism, a trait marked by chronic anxiety, depression and a tendency to overreact to everyday challenges and disappointments. They then had follow-up assessments at three, five and 10 years.
Half the participants experienced a traumatic event during the study period. Those who scored higher on the neuroticism scale as the study began were more likely to end up among the 5 percent who developed PTSD.
Breslau said the findings are particularly persuasive because the study assessed participants' personalities before they had a traumatic experience, rather than measuring neuroticism among those who already had PTSD.
"There have been studies of neuroticism and PTSD, but they've all been retrospective," she said. "We're never sure of the order of things in a retrospective study. This study sets it in a clear time order."
Breslau said there isn't much that can be done to prevent PTSD, but her findings may help doctors recognize people at the highest risk and respond accordingly when they experience trauma.
"We need to be concerned about people with previous psychiatric disorders if there's some kind of catastrophe," she said. "The main thing is that doctors have to look after their patients, ask them questions and get to know them."
The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Share this story on Facebook, Twitter, and Google:
Other social bookmarking and sharing tools:
Story Source:
The above story is reprinted from materials provided by Michigan State University.
Note: Materials may be edited for content and length. For further information, please contact the source cited above.
Journal Reference:
Note: If no author is given, the source is cited instead.
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of ScienceDaily or its staff.
Source: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/living_well/~3/gT-MGI5Dyd8/121217140742.htm
gabrielle giffords juliette lewis chelsea handler mitch daniels shirataki noodles john kerry prince fielder
Every Dec. 5, Sinterklaas ? the Dutch and Belgian Santa Claus ? is celebrated. And the debate over Black Pete, his helper who is usually portrayed by whites in blackface and curly wigs, is rekindled.
Persons dressed as 'Zwarte Piet' or 'Black Pete' attend a parade last month after St. Nicholas, or Sinterklaas, arrived by boat in Amsterdam. Foreigners visiting the Netherlands in winter are often surprised to see that the Dutch version of St. Nicholas's helpers resemble a racist caricature of a black person.
Margriet Faber/AP
EnlargeTonight, as is the tradition on Dec. 5 in The Netherlands and Belgium, many children will receive gifts from Sinterklaas, or St. Nicholas. But there's another, more recent tradition that accompanies the holiday as well: the debate over Sinterklaas's traditional helper, Zwarte Piet, or "Black Pete."
Skip to next paragraph' +
google_ads[0].line2 + '
' +
google_ads[0].line3 + '
Subscribe Today to the Monitor
For decades, the celebration of Sinterklaas has been surrounded by a discussion about whether Black Pete, who is traditionally portrayed by whites in blackface and wigs of curly black hair, is racist. This year is no different: One of Amsterdam's aldermen on Monday said that it is time to say farewell to the saint's black servant.
?When the Sinterklaas celebrations began, there was no Black Pete, and it's time to continue without Black Pete,? Andr?e van Es said on Monday in the Amsterdam newspaper Het Parool.
Sinterklaas is a tradition that has been traced back as far as the 15th century, and originally, Black Pete was a cruel man who would punish children who didn't behave. But it wasn't until Jan Schenkman's popular book "Saint Nicholas and His Servant" was published in 1850 that Sinterklaas ? and Black Pete ? truly became a national celebration in The Netherlands.?
Since the 1930s, the country has held an official parade where Sinterklaas is accompanied by multiple Black Petes. For a long time, these Petes also had curly hair and big earrings, and talked with an accent of Surinam ? the South American country that was a Dutch colony until 1975.
In the 1980s, several Surinamese action groups called for the end to Black Pete, and while they did not stop the tradition, they did prompt efforts to change it: for example, there were some attempts to make Petes of various colors in the 1990s.
The traditional explanation for Pete's blackness is derived from the fact that he climbs down the chimney to put gifts in the children's shoes, thereby covering himself in soot. Ms. Van Es suggests that this version should be more prominently reflected in the Black Pete's appearance: just some dark smudges on the face, instead of a completely painted black face.
Even some people closely associated with the celebration see room for change. Actor Bram van der Vlugt, who played Sinterklaas on national television from 1986 to 2010, recently noted in an interview that the helpers on TV have already lost their Surinam accents. ?I have also argued for just calling them Pieten instead of Zwarte Pieten. The tradition has been modified before.?
To a foreigner's eye, this all might seem quite absurd. Two American stand-up comedians, Greg Shapiro and Pep Rosenfeld, have been living in the Netherlands for around 20 years, and still are offended by the existence of Black Pete.
?I just can't get used to it," Mr. Shapiro told newspaper nrc.next in a recent interview. "It's an army of black slaves!?
The comedians have put their frustrations in a comedy show, "There?s no Such Thing As Sinterklaas," which includes their plea for a Black Pete reboot.
RECOMMENDED: What do you know about Christmas? Take the quiz
ocean city maryland Nexus 7 KDKA Pumpkin Carving Ideas Hurricane Sandy path opm daylight savings
In the Lands of Zenoria many fates await inhabitants some death others love the fate is yours find it. [Private Roleplay]
Owner:
Game Masters:
This topic is an Out Of Character part of the roleplay, ?Lands of Zenoria.?. Anything posted here will also show up there.Topic Tags:
Forum for completely Out of Character (OOC) discussion, based around whatever is happening In Character (IC). Discuss plans, storylines, and events; Recruit for your roleplaying game, or find a GM for your playergroup.RolePlayGateway is a site built by a couple roleplayers who wanted to give a little something back to the roleplay community. The site has no intention of earning any profit, and is paid for out of their own pockets.
If you appreciate what they do, feel free to donate your spare change to help feed them on the weekends. After selecting the amount you want to donate from the menu, you can continue by clicking on PayPal logo.
Registered users: Agent, Ahri, Alasund De'astio, Anuwa*, Armageddon*, Artsydaze, AugmentationAudit, bandgeek*, Banshee*, BBClock, BekaL101, Black Fox*, Bosch, Calvazara*, CarliaRhian123, Carlos_Joaquin, Chancington, ChaosxChild13*, ChaoticMarin*, Cheshire_Cat, CNAGamer, code6435*, CoffeeLorencia, Colonel_Masters, delfiler, Digital_Muse*, DuBois_Scarlett, Eisenhorn*, EmperorCaesar, Exabot [Bot], Eyliel, Fabricator*, Fated*, Finalhazard3*, flickery, Fredalice, FrostedFlames*, Frozen Soul*, FrozenShard*, fullmetal642*, Ghost_Scar*, Google [Bot], Google Adsense [Bot], Google Feedfetcher, gossipet10, GotDraggedIntoThis*, Guilty Carrion, Gypsy*, HadoukenLSD, Half-Dragon*, Harlequin Smile*, Hazezon*, hellgirl**, hillaryclinton, Hoga, Horseygirl*, Howlkin Stranger*, Jakuri-chan, jukuma*, KittyKLL*, KrazyTigger*, Layla*, legacy14, Leon21, Light_of_the_Fallen, Linosi, Little Fox*, Lloyd999*, Lobos, Majestic-12 [Bot], Marcus*, masato22, Mela, Merchant, mlijn12*, Modesty, MSNbot Media, Nekohina*, Nivosity*, No-one-special*, OurStars, Patcharoo*, Polarisbear12, Princess Awinita*, punkwithflute*, RacoonMoon()*, Raidose*, RCJJ23*, RebornAncient12*, RedWolfe*, Rem?us*, Rougeshadow*, Rulke*, Rylie Renae, Sekota, Shiki29, ShuffleCat*, Sinkai*, SkullsandSlippers*, smellie_catt*, SolidSnacks, SoulSurviver233*, Starryskies*, StormRider*, Stryk33*, Syn_Maxwell*, TaniaSoulEater, teegaroo, TemplarWarden*, Terrus*, The Illusionist*, The Keywork*, thebagel264*, theLogophile, TheUnnamedOne, TnevdaNai, TurtleSoup, Two*, umbra Alastor, ViviOrunitiaFF9*, Wake*, wolfoftheage*, xoxMissClairexox, XShishioX*, YaCy [Bot], YokoKitsune*, zane saphire*, zeno3111*, Zitacamron95
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RolePlayGateway/~3/hmNzOn68Hx4/viewtopic.php
derrick rose injury st louis news utah jazz lawrence of arabia denver nuggets correspondents dinner i am legend
