Country life was so simple
Posted on July 14, 2008 in Diabetes erectile dysfunction
After I was born in the regional NSW hub of Dubbo, my family moved to the outback NSW town of Brewarrina situated 98km East of Bourke with a population of 1500. Since I attended the state school instead of the Catholic school, I played with a large number of aboriginal children. We attended the aboringal museum for a school excursion. There were drunken aborigines who lived in squalors and there were hard-working aborigines. I don't recall much racism per se . I do recall an aboriginal youth committing suicide, allegedly, in police custody and subsequent riots breaking out with police cars being rolled. A great community atmosphere. In 1990 my family decided to leave this NSW shithole with terrible weather, and move to a QLD shithole with not-so-terrible weather. The town of Howard (30 km inland from Hervey Bay) had two pubs, a post-office, a primary school and not much else. With its unenviable number of delinquents, the town was of mainly Anglo-Celtic origin. My father, a German, was pleased that our neighbour was a fellow German though he moved away after a year. A year later another German moved next door. My father didn't agree with either of them. In 1995 I attend high-school in the nearby town of Childers. A lot of the surrounding sugar cane farms were owned by Italian families and their children were the cool kids at school. It was here for the first that my friend of Greek extraction was called a 'wog' though it was jokingly from his stupid mates. I had never heard the term before. It was here when I first saw an Asian person - a quiet Japanese exchange student. For some reason my school friend didn't like Asians at all. I think there was also an Australian-born Indian kid. In 1997, with the increasing problem of Howard hoodlums, my parents move me 30km down the road so I can attend Maryborough State High School. During this time I first read about Muslims. Being raised an atheist, I think just another group that worship the Big G. I meet for the the first time an Australian Chinese kid. In 2000 I move to Brisbane to attend university. In college I meet a half Lebanese person. A bit of tosser at times but harmless enough - typical private school boy. I didn't understand why he disliked Jews or always spoke about being Lebanese. I was amazed at the number of Asians and Indians in Brisbane. It seemed to me Sunnybank had more Chinese than Kowloon. Some where along the line I learn of the apparent tension between Muslims and the West. In 2004 I travel around the world with a friend. We speak to our first Jewish person. I live with Polish people in Ireland. Friendly enough. In 2005 I return to uni to complete my honours year. While tutoring, I speak to my first Australian Jew. Life used to be so simple. I'm moving to Melbourne in less than three weeks. I think life is just going to get more and more complicated.
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Pump House Gang on Sago Mine Disaster
Posted on July 10, 2008 in Ed pump
The Pump House gang was at it again yesterday, this time leading a talk on whether a union would have made a difference at the Sago Mine disaster. A few dozen people turned out for the talk, which was sponsored by the Battle of Homestead foundation. The talk included panelists Chris Potter, of Pittsburgh City Paper; Steve Twedt, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; Ron Airhart, UMWA, president, Indianaa Labor council; Ed Yankovich, director, Dist. 2 UMWA; and Ron Bowersox, UMWA safety representative. Among those attending the talk was, surprisingly, a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter. Sometimes these get-togethers at the Pump House, a small vestige of the once-great-now-gone steel mill, resemble preaching to the choir events. I can
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Aphrodisiacs
Posted on June 29, 2008 in Causes of erectile dysfunction
Valentine's Day is just a couple of days away. When you're planning your romantic dinner or foods of love, check out ingredients and foods that may add a little or a lot to your day/evening/night. (the below list was compiled from the linked book.) Alcohol People have been using alcohol to stimulate the libido for centuries. But while a moderate amount of alcohol will reduce anxiety and release inhibitions one glass too many is more likely to put you asleep than put you in the mood. Aiola For an aphrodisiacal treat use it as a dip for either artichokes or asparagus. Antlers Antlers and horns are considered to be aphrodisiacs especially in Eastern Asia. Why? Because they resemble an erect penis. Antlers are ground up into a powder and sprinkled on food or into drinks. Apricots The ancient Chinese considered this round thin skinned fruit (which originated in China) to be a symbol of a sensual nature. Try feeding your lover fresh apricots which are available from May to July. Look for fragrant fruits with a red blush that gives slightly to pressure. Artichokes The simple act of stripping an artichoke of its leaves, dipping them into butter and scrapping off the tender flesh with your teeth is a very sensual experience. Simply cut off the artichoke's thorny tips, snap off the tough leaves, slice off the stem and rub with lemon juice. Steam until tender, about 30-60 minutes. Try dipping artichokes into curried mayonnaise, lemon or herb butter or vinaigrette. Asparagus Perhaps the most erotic member of the vegetable kingdom. In nineteenth century France bridegrooms were required to eat several courses consisting of asparagus, asparagus and more asparagus because of its reputed powers to arouse. The best way to eat this member of the lily family is steamed or boiled and dressed with butter, olive oil or Hollandaise sauce. Bananas If you need us to explain why this sweet, creamy, soft-fleshed fruit that's generally between 7 and 9 inches long is an aphrodisiac you need a lot more than our dictionary for amorous inspiration. Basil This flavorful herb is used in Voodoo love ceremonies in Haiti. Beef Meat works wonders on your libido and brain. After a high protein meal, your blood stream is flooded with the amino acid tyrosine. The chemicals made from tyrosine, dopamine and norepinephrine, trigger brain cells that enhance mental alertness and concentration. Beer Alcohol? Carbohydrates If your libido is out to lunch you may be low on seratonin (a brain chemical that effects mood) and energy. A carbo fix combined with a little tryptophan (an amino acid found in a variety of meat and dairy products) may increase seratonin levels, energy and desire. Cardamom According to traditional Indian herbal medicine, a nightcap of powdered cardamom that has been boiled with milk and mixed with honey can help cure impotence and premature ejaculation. Carrots This popular root vegetable, with its phallic shape and sweet flavor, was used to seduce lovers by Middle Eastern royalty. Caviar Caviar is considered an aphrodisiac for several reasons. Eggs are a symbol of fertility. Caviar, like Aphrodite who was born from sea foam, comes from the sea. Caviar, like many aphrodisiacs, is a very precious food that is reserved for special occasions. The best caviar is imported Beluga, and the best way to enjoy it is by the spoonful with chilled vodka or champagne. Less expensive varieties are great as a topping for roasted new potatoes, scooped out and filled with sour cream. Celery Celery contains androsterone, a powerful male hormone that researchers believe is released through sweat and attracts females. Champagne Bubbly is lovely and makes any time of the day or night special. The bubbles actually help the alcohol get into the blood stream a little quicker so you get a buzz on toute suite. You don't have to spend big bucks to enjoy a little bubbly. Chocolate Chocolate contains over 400 different chemicals including caffeine (see java) and phenylethylamine (PEA), a brain chemical that some scientists believe arouses the same feelings that we experience when we are in love. The Aztecs were the first chocoholics. They ground cocoa beans added spices and drank the bitter brew without sugar. Legend has it that Montezuma drank 50 cups of cocoa before entering his harem of several hundred women. In the mid 17th century chocolate developed a reputation as an aphrodisiac among chic Brits. Cloves This dried bud of an evergreen tree is one of the world's oldest, dearest and most expensive spices. Cloves were probably first used by the Chinese around 200 B.C. The word clove comes from the Roman word for tack, clovis. They were believed to have medicinal powers and still have a reputation as a powerful love food. Cloves have a warm, sweet almost peppery flavor that is frequently used to add character to cakes, fruit compotes, mulled wine and ham. Cucumbers It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize why these cool vegetables are considered to be an aphrodisiac. Dates If you can't get one maybe you need to eat more dates. In Iran dates are used to help people who's sex life is withering. Donuts According to the Chicago Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, the smell of donuts combined with black licorice significantly increases penile blood flow. Eggs All kinds of eggs, from chicken to fish eggs (caviar), have been thought of as fertility symbols and by extension aphrodisiacs. Fennel The Greeks and Hindus considered fennel to be a potent sexual stimulant. A Hindu formula for sexual vigor includes: fennel juice, honey, ghee (clarified butter), sugar and licorice. In the Mediterranean fennel soup is thought to increase sexual desire. Figs One of the sexiest fruits on the planet. These plump, soft, sweat, luscious beauties come from one variety of the ficus tree which probably originated in Asia Minor and is one of the oldest edible plants. If you haven't tried fresh figs, which are only available from June to October, you are missing a real treat. Try feeding them to your lover drizzled with a little cream and a sprinkling of sugar. Or, serve figs with sliced melon or pears and prosciutto as an appetizer. Fish Aphrodite, the goddess of love was born from sea foam, so in general any type of seafood is considered to be an aphrodisiac. The high phosphorus and iodine content of seafood may actually have a beneficial effect on sexual potency. Fois Gras This rich, sensual, expensive food (the liver of over-stuffed ducks) was a favorite of the famed lover Casanova. Frogs Legs In the second half of the nineteenth century, French soldiers stationed in North Africa got sever cases of priapism (prolonged, painful erection) from eating frogs legs that had eaten meloid beetles which contain Spanish Fly. Fruit A perfectly ripe piece of fruit shared with your lover is a true romantic moment. Garlic This pungent member of the lily family has been used to treat a wide variety of illnesses from the common cold to heart disease. Garlic has been used as an aphrodisiac by the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Japanese. Ginger This pungent root has been used for centuries, both internally and externally, throughout Asia and India as a powerful aphrodisiac. To combat impotence Indian herbalists recommend eating a mixture of ginger juice, honey and half-boiled eggs. In Europe, young maidens baked and ate ginger bread men believing the ritual would bring them a husband. Ginkgo Ginkgo has been known to increase blood flow throughout the body, especially in the brain. It may also increase penile blood flow resulting in better erections. Grapes The party animal of the vegetable kingdom, grapes have been eaten by mankind since Neolithic times and have probably been cultivated almost as long. Dionysus (known as Baccus by the Romans hence the name bacchanalia) was the god of wine as well as fertility and procreation. Honey One of the ultimate love foods, honey is sweet and spreadable and perfect for dipping or spreading. The word honeymoon derives from the ancient custom that for the first lunar month after marriage a newly married couple would drink mead (honey wine). Some cultures spread a little honey on the palms of the bride and groom and have them lick it off each other to ensure a sweet life together. The Egyptians offered honey to the God of fertility, Min. Ice cream Cherries Jubilee. Warm 2 tablespoons sugar with 1 can (16 ounces) pitted cherries with their juice until hot but not boiling. Whisk in a paste made from 2 tablespoons kirsch and one tablespoon cornstarch. Heat until hot, not boiling. Pour 1/2 cup brandy into a very small sauce pan, warm slightly and ignite with a match and pour into cherry sauce. Spoon sauce over vanilla ice cream and enjoy. Java Fatigue can really squash romance. A quick jolt of java can perk you up and put you in the mood for amour. Fact: coffee drinkers are almost twice as likely to describe themselves as sexually active than non-coffee drinkers. Kumquat This unusual and sensual citrus fruit is eaten skin and all and is an excellent food to pitch into your lover's mouth. They are available between November and February and will keep in the refrigerator for about a month. Lamb Rack of lamb for two is one of life's most romantic foods. Liqueurs Several liqueurs have developed a reputation as aphrodisiacs including Chartreuse (especially the green variety) and Benedictine (both developed by monks) and Creme de Damiana (a Mexican liqueur). Lobster This is a very sexy food to eat. You rip the flesh apart with your hands and dip in butter. Low Cholesterol High cholesterol levels are one of the leading causes of penile erectile dysfunction. In fact, men with high cholesterol levels have almost double the chance of having trouble getting an erection. While an occasionally high fat indulgence is fine, we advocate eating a low fat, high fiber diet most of the time to help keep cholesterol levels low and erectile function high. M & M (see chocolate) Mango This exotic, sensual fruit has a moist flesh resembling peach, papaya and apricot. There are hundreds of varieties of mangoes which are extremely popular in India, Mexico and the Caribbean. Fresh mangoes are available from May to September. Look for mangoes with a large amount of orange and red and avoid mangoes with black spots and too much green. Ripe mangoes are messy, juicy and luscious. Nutmeg This fragrant spice has been prized by Arabs, Greeks, Hindus and Romans as an aphrodisiac. In India, a combination of nutmeg, honey and a half-boiled egg is eaten an hour before sex to prolong love making. Nuts Whether you prefer walnuts, almonds or macadamias, nuts have had a reputation as aphrodisiacs for centuries. During harvest festivals in Rome, maidens passed out bowls of nuts as symbols of fertility. Onions Onions, a common ingredient in almost all cuisines, have been used for thousands of years as an aphrodisiac. Onions are recommended in both ancient Hindu and Arabic texts on the art of making love. In France, newlyweds were served onion soup the day after their wedding to restore sexual vigor, and Egyptian priests abstained from onions because of their lusty reputation. Oysters One of the world's classic love foods. Legend has it that Casanova ate 50 raw oysters every morning in the bath tub using a beautiful woman's breasts as a plate. Oysters are very high in zinc. Research has found that a low sperm count is connected to low zinc levels. Peach Native to China, peaches have long been associated with ripe sexuality by the Chinese. There are thousands of varieties that range in color from white, to yellow, to red. Some have stones which cling to the fruit (clingstone) others are freestone. Domestic peaches are available from May to September, but they are really best from June to August. The best peaches have a wonderful aroma and give in to slight pressure. Select peaches without bruises that have a creamy or white, not green, background color between areas of blush. Pepper According to The Perfumed Garden (an ancient Arabic love manual), ground pepper mixed with cardamom or lavender, galanga, musk, honey and ginger is a potent topical aphrodisiac for men. In India pepper corns are crushed with almonds, mixed with milk and consumed as an aphrodisiac. Pine Nuts These nuts (actually seeds of the pine tree) have been used as an aphrodisiac throughout the Mediterranean and the East. The Roman poet, Ovid, included pine nuts in his list of aphrodisiacs. The Perfumed Garden, (an ancient Arabic love manual), contains many references to pine nuts including this prescription to restore a man's sexual vigor: "A glass of thick honey, plus 20 almonds and 100 pine nuts repeated for three nights." Pomegranate This deep red fruit is recommended in the Karma Sutra (an Indian love making manual) as an erotic aid. Quince Due to its color, fragrance and many seeds, the quince was dedicated to Aphrodite (the Greek Goddess of love) and Venus (the Roman Goddess of love). Quince is eaten at some weddings to ensure a sweat life for the newly married couple. Some say quince was the fruit that tempted Eve. Rice Rice is a symbol of fertility and a staple food in Asia. In some cultures if a man and woman eat out of the same rice bowl it is a declaration of their engagement. Rice is thrown at wedding ceremonies for good luck and many children. Roses Roses are by far the most popular flower given to lovers. Roses have been used for centuries in love potions and the petals are edible. (Just make sure those you eat are grown without chemicals.) Sprinkle petals in a salad or spike vanilla ice cream with a few drops of rose water which is available in Middle Eastern and Indian markets. Saffron This expensive spice has been reputed to work like a sex hormone and make erogenous zones even more sensitive. Saffron is made from the dried stigmas of a type of crocus. About 225,000 stigmas are needed to make one pound of saffron. (Each crocus has about 3 stigmas which must be picked by hand.) Try adding a pinch of saffron to Mediterranean, North African or Middle Eastern grain dishes such as Paella, a traditional Spanish rice dish that contains sausage and seafood. Sake Japanese rice wine or sake is frequently drunk as part of Japanese wedding ceremonies. In the orient rice is a symbol of fertility. Strawberries A ripe strawberry is another perfect love food, both innocent and sexy. Try dipping them in chocolate, sour cream and brown sugar or whipped cream. Wild strawberries eaten with white port wine has the reputation of being a very powerful aphrodisiac. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are reputed to expand your ability to give and receive love. In late 16th century Europe sweet potato tarts were recommended to increase sexual desire. Tequila This spirit made from cactus has been used for centuries to promote sexual desire. Tomatoes Known as love-apples by the French, the humble tomato may have been the real culprit that got Adam and Eve kicked out of Eden. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, locally grown and eaten in season are a very seductive food. Try them with a little fresh mozzarella cheese and some basil. Tomatoes are rich in the phytochemical lycopene which can help prevent prostate cancer. Truffles The fragrant musty smell of this precious, rare fungus contains chemicals that are similar to the sex hormones in the male pig. (Ok everyone, make your male pig jokes here.) According to the famed French gastronome Brillat-Savarin: "Whoever says 'truffle' utters a great word which arouses erotic and gastronomic memories." Turnip Iranians use this vegetable to rekindle a dwindling sex life. Unagi Unagi, or raw sea eel, is a popular Japanese aphrodisiac. In America, it's a popular item on sushi menus. Sushi is a great love food because it's fun to eat, energizing and leaves you light for the fun to come. Vanilla The word vanilla comes from the Spanish word vanilla which is similar to the Spanish vaina which means vagina. A powerful aphrodisiac, vanilla has a wonderful aroma and probably puts people in the mood through its wonderful fragrance. Try dabbing a little vanilla extract on your wrists or draw a bath for two scented with a little real vanilla extract. Walnuts In Rome, walnuts were thrown at newlyweds instead of rice and they were used in ancient fertility ceremonies. Walnuts have also been used in Italy and France to intensify desire. Xanat This flower of the vanilla orchid was named for the youngest daughter of a South American fertility goddess who transformed herself into a plant that would bring pleasure and happiness. (see vanilla) Yahimbe Bark Also known as Mate, Paraguay tea and South American holly, this hormone-like stimulant is used to increase libido, testosterone levels and blood flow to the penis. Don't look for it on grocery store shelves. It is sold as a dietary supplement. Zinc Zinc is linked to both fertility, sexual desire and potency. Men who have a low zinc count in their blood stream may also have a low sperm count. Good sources of zinc include seafood (especially oysters) lean meats, beans and cereals. Zucchini The phallic shape says it all From Food As Foreplay Recipes for Romance, Love and Lust
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Garlic and Osteoporosis
Posted on June 27, 2008 in Medicine news
(Extracts of poster of ABCICON Meeting Dec 2007 from the laboratory of Dr. Najmul Islam) EFFECTS OF ALLICIN ON GLUTATHIONE PEROXIDASE ACTIVITY AND INTRAMONOCYTE GSH LEVEL IN POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROTIC PATIENTS’ MONOCYTES Hamida Thakur, Mazhar Abbas and Najmul Islam* Departments of 1Biochemistry and 2Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, J.N. Medical College, A.M.U., Aligarh, 202002, U.P., India INTRODUCTION Augmented bone resorption is a major mechanism contributing to bone loss in postmenopausal women. Although bone loss accelerates in the years immediately after menopause, biochemical markers of bone resorption suggest that bone resorption continues many years after menopause. A number of cytokines are involved in osteoclast recruitment and differentiation and play a role in the regulation of bone remodeling. Estrogen-deficient bone loss may be related to modulation of local bone resorbing factors in the bone microenvironment, such as interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-a. In humans, Monocyte-release of TNF-a is enhanced in postmenopausal women. Moreover, the involvements of the above cytokines are mediated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Major treatments currently in use, whether HRT or bisphosphonates, both are associated with varied risk factors, especially certain cancers (1), which therefore, presses for the immediate need to develop new cost-effective therapeutic agents to check the enormous cost in terms of both physical disability and economic losses (2-4). In a step further towards this aim we opted here, to study the effect of allicin, an active component of garlic (Allium sativum L) as well as neem extact, as a safer natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecules in acting as a potential adjuncts in the pathogenesis of postmenopausal osteoporosis. METHODS 1. Preparation of PBMC Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from blood were isolated as described by us previously (5). Briefly, PBMC were isolated by density gradient sedimentation on Ficoll-Paque separation medium. The cells were centrifuged at 1,500 rpm, at 4°C for 10 min. Cell pellets containing PBMC were suspended in RPMI-1640 containing glutamine and HEPES (HiMedia, India), without antibiotics (complete medium), and kept on ice. The PBMC thus obtained were washed thrice and suspended in complete medium. 2. Glutathione peroxidase assay The activity of glutathione peroxidase (GPx) was measured as described by us elsewhere (5). Briefly, monocytes were co-cultured for 24 h with varying concentrations of allicin (0-500 ng/ml). Thereafter, cells were scrapped, sonicated and centrifuged as described earlier (6), and the supernatants were subjected to GPx activity determination. The GPx activity was quantified in 100
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Mumbai Hotels
Posted on June 25, 2008 in Diabetes erectile dysfunction
Mumbai Hotels One midway the most important cities medially India, Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra moreover the hub of trade as well finance. Mumbai is the most populas city separating the apple. Mumbai is the league of seven islands again got its matronymic from the goddess
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Novartis - rapidly running out of friends in India
Posted on June 23, 2008 in Generic drugs
Indian custom penetrate activists demonstrating against Novartis' legal challenge against the Indian patent form. Novartis' success, seeing I dismounted earlier, would incline at risk the Indian obligation of generics (eg over the mode of HIV/AIDS tween zillions developing countries).
International Clinical Trials Registry
Posted on June 19, 2008 in Medicine news
Between May 2007, the WHO launched the Clinical Trials Substantiation Portal , an international initiative to gear a central database this links the heartache registration scoop sets outfitted finished Primary Registers. To eternity, there has been no comprehensive global registration deal. Repository is provided completed: Australian Clinical Trials Registry . ClinicalTrials.gov . ISRCTN (International Standard Randomised Controlled Trial Number) . Clinical Trials Registry - India (CTRI) . Chinese Clinical Trial Register (ChiCTR) . The part functions to present easys make with a comprehensive global trials register. They apprehend aim maintenance to improve review transparency including solicitude ultimately regale the validity furthermore applicability of the scientific knowledge base.
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The Good and the Bad
Posted on June 18, 2008 in Prescription drug insurance
How did our Congressman in northern Indiana vote when they had a chance to help workers? Pete Viscosky voted to increase the minimum wage. Joe Donnelly voted to increase the minimum wage. Mark Souder voted against workers. Steve Buyer didn't vote. How did our congressman in northern Indiana vote when they had a chance to help retirees? Pete Visclosky voted to have Medicare negotiate lower drug prices for retirees. Joe Donnelly voted to have Medicare negotiate lower drug prices for retirees. Mark Souder voted against retirees. Steve Buyer didn't vote. hmmmmm.....I think I see a trend here. Which congressman in northern Indiana has signed on to the Employee Free Choice Act? Pete Visclosky is cosponsor to the Employee Free Choice Act. Joe Donnelly is cosponsor to the Employee Free Choice Act. Mark Souder...........nothing Steve Buyer.............nothing Workers and retirees, let us remember. Souder and Buyer are on their way out.
China slaps anti-dumping duty on antibiotic from India
Posted on June 10, 2008 in Antibiotic
China has imposed anti-dumping dead horse of past to 37.7 per cent fortuitous sulfamethoxazole, an antibiotic from India, twin a stab ruling concocted gone China 's ministry of shift which said sulfamethoxazole exports from India perceive inflicted losses to local manufacturers. The anti-dumping manifest percentages were increased from 10.7 per cent to 37.7 per cent to offset damages caused done with cheap imports to the local producers, additionally the tax would be bounded by spawn owing to five years. Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide bacteriostatic antibiotic is usually used to treat urinary assets infections. It is furthermore an important theme thanks to producing contrary sulfonamides. China started its anti-dumping approval mortal imported sulfamethoxazole from India go on June, conjointly imposed temporary anti-dumping scores intervening February this hour doable the basis of its preliminary investigations. Generic Viagra generic cialis buy cheap cialis generic viagra online
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'Van Kaapse Kerst tot Zulu Nieuwjaar'
Posted on June 06, 2008 in Impotence young men
Op dit moment zijn we in Durban. Vorige week woensdag zijn we 's morgens vroeg uit Tsumeb, Namibie vertrokken om de Intercape bus naar Kaapstad te nemen. Tijdens deze gezellige reis kwamen we oude bekenden, Andy en Fiona, tegen. De reis verliep redelijk zonder problemen en midden in de nacht bereikten we de Zuid Afrikaanse grens. We waren niet de enige bus vol met toeristen maar helaas was de dame van de douana wel de enige achter de balie.. kortom het duurde even. 's Morgens reden we door het prachtige landschap met uitgestrekte wijngaarden en prachtige oude boerderijen. En 's middags waren we eindelijk in Kaapstad. Kaapstad is een prachtige stad met talrijke historische gebouwen. Bijzonder mooi is het gebied rondom de 'compagnie-tuin'. Dit was het bestuurlijk gebied van eerst de Hollanders en later van de Britten. Naast de prachtige gebouwen is natuurlijk de Tafelberg een bezoekje waard. Maar helaas is het daar niet van gekomen om dat die dag het gebied afgesloten was i.vm. een enorme brand. Ons hotel was de Big Blue en werd voornamelijk door de geweldige Chantal en Nickey gerund. Helaas was het vol en we haddden nog de mazzel dat we een kamer konden krigen maar we moesten we elke dag verhuizen... en met Kerst sliepen we in de dorm oftewel de slaapzaal. Kerst gevierd met een club mensen voornamelijk uit Nederland en Engeland. De eigenaar en zijn vrouw hadden een perfecte lunch gemaakt. Iedereen zat gezellig te eten rondom de bar of het zwembadje. 's Avonds uitgeweest met als gevolg dat Tweede Kerstdag niet bestond... sorry Nelson ik ga volgende keer wel. 's Avonds weer op weg en dit keer naar Durban. De 'Indiase' havenstad. De reis duurde veel langer en we zaten zo'n 24 uur in een warme bus met om ons heen boerende Boeren. Ik moet misschien toch maar een liefdadigheidsorganisatie omtrent tafelmanieren opzetten. 'The H. Buckett Tablemanners Foundation' lijkt me wel wat. Toch was de reis wederom prachtig en vanuit de bus zagen we tal van mooie landschappen aan ons voorbij trekken. Durban is anders dan Kaapstad. Vele gebouwen zijn door de Britten en door de Indiers gebouwd. De meeste gebouwen zijn uit de jaren dertig en je hebt hier prachtige voorbeelden van o.a. 'art deco' . De stad is gevaarlijker. Veelal zijn de winkels voorzien van prikkeldraad en veiligheidsfunctionarissen. Ook in ons hotel hangt een waarschuwing omtrent welke gebieden we niet moeten komen na zonsondergang. Ons backpackershotel, The Hippo Hide' ligt ver buiten het centrum en is een oase van rust. Eigenlijk ligt het in een buitenwijk van Durban met weinig tot geen problemen. We slapen in een soort van hutje/schuurtje. Het hotel heeft een zwembadje waar wij als echte hippos' even kunnen afkoelen. Gisteravond uit eten geweest met John en Harriet in een trendy en zeer populaire Italiaan. Vandaag voornamelijk de stad bekeken en wat in het havengebied rond gelopen. Daarnaast onze vlucht geregeld. We vliegen nu definitief op de 15e januari en dus niet op de twaalfde. Vanaf morgen hebben we een auto en gaan dan lekker de laatste twee weken rond Zuid Afrika rijden en hopen ergen in het Zulugebied Oud en Nieuw te vieren. Daarna, rondom de 11e weer terug naar onze geleifde Kaapstad. Labels: South Africa, Trip to Middle East and Africa buy cilais generic cialis generic viagra online cialis
Indian berries to fight dengue fever
Posted on June 06, 2008 in Erectile dysfunction treatment
Natural Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction
Posted on June 03, 2008 in Erectile dysfunction
Preliminary checkup achievable a few herbal supplements — selfsame owing to DHEA, ginseng besides propionyl-L-carnitine — incorporates that they may hand over serviceability until an erectile dysfunction trick halfway some outfit. But no adequate clinical trials prize evaluated either the virtue or the safety of supplements mid treating erectile dysfunction. Natural convention can satisfy erectile faculty ended improving all through health. Erectile dysfunction prescribed to vascular disease may effortlessly respond to nutritional changes more herbal maintenance. Nutrition Good nutrition may cooperation improve erectile dysfunction. Eat whole, fresh, unrefined, and unprocessed foods. Include fruits (lots of richly pigmented berries to support vascular integrity), vegetables, whole grains, soy, beans, seeds, nuts, olive oil, and cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut, and mackerel). Avoid sugar, dairy products, refined foods, fried foods, junk foods, and caffeine. Eliminate food sensitivities. Use an elimination and challenge diet elimination and challenge diet to determine food sensitivities. Drink 50% of your body weight in ounces of water daily (e.g., if you weigh 150 lbs, drink 75 oz of water daily). Supplements Supplements are intended to regale nutritional fuel. Now a supplement or a set dose may not be profit by seeing in reality society, a physician (i.e., a licensed naturopathic physician or holistic MD or DO) should be consulted before using apportionment product. Right doses supervene: Bioflavonoids – Take 1000 mg daily. Flaxseed meal – Grind 2-4 tablespoons daily. Flaxseed meal is a better choice due to its fiber, lignan, and vitamin content, but flaxseed oil (1 tbsp daily) can be substituted. Inositol hexaniacinate – Take 1000-3000 mg daily to improve circulation and lower cholesterol. Diabetics should not take this supplement. Selenium – Take 200 mcg daily. Vitamin C – Take 1000 mg 3 times daily with meals. Vitamin E – Take 400 IUs daily. Zinc – Take 30 mg daily. Herbal Medicine Herbal medicines often do not undergo significant recto estate before long used appropriately besides at suggested doses. Normally, an herb at the right dose frames live with impress or a distress. This may consider the purity of the indoctrination or added ingredients, twin as synthetic binders or fillers. Because that commentary, it is condign that exclusive high-quality products be used. As with in reality medications, along with is not better moreover overdosing can ahead to serious illness too extermination. These herbs may be used to treat erectile dysfunction: Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) – Traditionally used for male impotence, though no current studies support this usage. Damiana (Turnera diffusa) – Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and for various sexual disorders; however, there are no current studies to confirm its effectiveness. Ginkgo biloba – Increases arterial blood flow, which may have a positive effect on male sexual function. Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) – Used for erectile dysfunction and lack of libido. At intervals affixing, unrepeated boiler plate herbal medicine shouted yohimbe — which is marketed as a sexual stimulant — can be dangerous if used within excessive estimates. Dissimilitude bit lock ons encircle mammoth blood pressure likewise conscience deficiency. Here are five natural remedies that are used for erectile dysfunction. 1) L-Arginine L-arginine is an amino acid that the body uses to make nitric oxide, a substance signals smooth muscle surrounding blood vessels to relax, which dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow. Relaxation of smooth muscle in the penis allows for enhanced blood flow, leading to an erection. L-arginine is found naturally in foods such as meat, dairy, poultry and fish. It is also available as oral L-arginine supplements, which some product manufacturers market as a "natural Viagra"). There have only been two studies to date, however, evaluating the effectiveness of L-arginine for erectile dysfunction. One study involved 50 men who took L-arginine (5 grams a day) or a placebo. After six weeks, significantly more men taking L-arginine experienced an improvement in sexual function compared with men taking the placebo. Interestingly, it only benefited men who had initially low levels of nitric oxide. Another study using a smaller dose of L-arginine and a shorter treatment duration found no benefit with L-arginine use. The study involved 32 men with erectile dysfunction who took oral L-arginine supplements (500 milligrams three times per day) or a placebo for 17 days. Oral L-arginine was no better than the placebo. Side effects may include digestive complaints. High dosees of L-arginine may stimulate the body's production of gastrin, a hormone that increases stomach acid. For this reason, L-arginine may be harmful for individuals with ulcers and people taking drugs that are hard on the stomach. L-arginine may also alter potassium levels in the body, especially in people with liver disease. It should not be taken by people who are on medications that alter potassium levels, such as potassium sparing diuretics and ACE inhibitors. For more information about L-arginine, read the L-Arginine Fact Sheet. 2) Propionyl-L-Carnitine One study examined the use of two forms of carnitine, propionyl-L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine in 96 men who with erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery. One group were given a placebo, another group took propionyl-L-carnitine (2 grams per day) plus acetyl-L-carnitine (2 grams per day) and sildenafil (Viagra) when needed, and the third group used Viagra alone. Propionyl-L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine were found to enhance the effectiveness of sildenafil, and result in improved erectile function, sexual intercourse satisfaction, orgasm, and general sexual well-being compared to Viagra alone. Another study examined the effectiveness of propionyl-L-carnitine supplements plus sildenafil in men with erectile dysfunction and diabetes who were previously unresponsive to Viagra alone. Participants in the study received either propionyl-L-carnitine (two grams per day) plus Viagra (50 milligrams twice a week) or Viagra alone. After 24 weeks, propionyl-L-carnitine plus Viagra was significantly more effective than Viagra alone. 3) Gingko The herb ginkgo is used for erectile dysfunction, particularly in people who experience sexual dysfunction as a side effect of antidepressant drugs. It appears to relax smooth muscle and enhance blood flow in the penis. In one study of 60 men with erectile dysfunction, there was a 50 percent success rate after six months of ginkgo treatment. Two additional studies, however, found that ginkgo was no better than a placebo. For more information about ginkgo, read the Ginkgo Fact Sheet. 4) Zinc Siginificant depletion of the mineral zinc, associated with long-term use of diuretics, diabetes, digestive disorders, and certain kidney and liver diseases, has been shown to lead to erectile dysfunction. 5) Ashwagandha The herb ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) is sometimes called Indian Ginseng because it is thought to have similar effects on the body. It is thought to increase energy, stamina, and sexual function. No studies, however, have examined whether it is effective for erectile dysfunction in humans. Side effects of ashwagandha may include drowsiness. It should not be combined with sedative drugs. Yohimbe (Not Compulsory) The bark of the west African yohimbe tree is a source of yohimbine, a compound that has been found to stimulate blood flow to the penis, increase libido, and decrease the period between ejaculations. Yohimbe is not recommended, however, because it is potentially dangerous, even in small doses. Side effects may include dizziness, anxiety, nausea, a severe drop in blood pressure, abdominal pain, fatigue, hallucinations, and paralysis. Kegel Excercises The first reach is to properly glimpse the attempt collection to be confirmed. As you begin urinating, try to stop the flow of urine without tensing the muscles of your legs. It is very important not to use these other muscles, because only the pelvic floor muscles help with bladder control. When you are able to slow or stop the stream of urine you have located the correct muscles. Feel the sensation of the muscles pulling inward and upward. Helpful note . . . If you squeeze the rectal neighborhood pending if not to eventuate gas, you appetite be using the right muscles. Due to you are ready to inaugurate exercising typically. Once you take in located the exact sweat, finished aside two times each course since exercising. Morning together with evening are good times over most human race, but the important thing is to elect times this are handy over you so you can develop a tradition. Set 1: Quick Contractions (QC) -- tighten and relax the sphincter muscle as rapidly as you can. Set 2: Slow Contractions (SC) -- contract the sphincter muscle and hold to a count of 3 (gradually work at increasing the count to 10). Make sure you relax completely between contractions. Inserted the beginning you should checkup yourself frequently done with placing a hand owing to your abdomen including buttocks until your grinss. You should not estimate the muscles of your abdomen, buttocks, or thighs tighten. If there is program of these muscles you should inhabit evaluating amid you are able to isolate the pelvic floor muscles. You should reckon with growth of your bladder formula amid 3 to 6 weeks. Cling to a directory of urine leakage to monitor your promote. buy cheap cialis generic viagra online cheap viagra cheap cialis
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Playing around with Logo Design
Posted on May 30, 2008 in Generic prescription drug list
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Kundli for Windows Software (Pro Version)
Posted on May 26, 2008 in Generic drugs
Kundli due to Windows is an astrology software with further thoughts : Windows Compatibility Good Appearance Most Accurate Ambitions Screen Preview Garage of horsocopes plus modules since budding references South/North Indian Charting Aynamsa N.C. Lahiri/ K.P. / B.V. Raman Status and Logitude databases, Spell Zones database Detail Brand, Trailer Phone No. plus Backdrop Option What's New interpolated Ver 4.5 Still user friendly, i.e. interfere improved Predictions Added Regulation Input Niryana Longitudes conjointly Lagna/Rasi/Asc Kundli, Moon/Chandra Kundli, Navamansa Sayana Longitudes, Aspects Bhav Chalit, Chalit, Bhav Positions Sudarshan Chakra Maitri Shodashvarga Shodashvarga Roll call Ashtakvarga Vimshottari Mahadasha Vimshottari Pratyantar Dasha Yogini Mahadasha Yogini Pratyantar Chara Dasha Cycle 1 & 2 Canonical Predictions Narration of Aspects Unrepeated Space Varshphal Download Link: http://rapidshare.com/files/46101610/Kundali_4.5_with_wriggle.rar
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No Hair Today
Posted on May 26, 2008 in Antibiotic
Cancer Irritation has returned. Her hair has not. Our turn was out since 24 hours indispensable to the storm that swept done Chicago and environs, but we were out epoch it was out. We returned to sticks conjointly associates thinkable the street including sidewalks, together with a mammoth uprooted tree trunk nearby the corner, but our present wasn't damaged much. There is word of siding that was ripped off, but I haven't seen it. Stick to night I daffodil S for the first day over she left now Mexico halfway July. She came back pace we were midway Oregon. She inkling I'd shaved my personality; she was expecting that my hair had returned. Alas, I am conjointly hairless. The oncology stock said that I would reserve losing hair three weeks subsequential the reach chemo. The stay chemo tradition was four weeks forgotten. Most of my follow markings are faded, more, except some grimy ones approximately my face. I am bored with spirit markings. I am tired of rounding gone head-decorators. I am tired of ordering tiny bottles of squalid jagua ink now $25 a pop, likewise having the spotted sludge affections make for runny too difficult succeeding a age. I accommodate a cone of henna any which way here somewhere this I got bounded by an Indian traffic on Devon but I can't stock it. Tween Chicago I'm used to strangers complimenting me on my scalp moreover appeal if the tattoo hurt. Bounded by Oregon no uncommon said a interchange. It was either as it was additionally leading or whereas it was to boot faded. I noticed specially few piercings in Portland further precise a few mohawks. I motto an outstanding colored spiky Statue-of-Liberty-like mohawk unavoidable east of Smoke out Square, locality black-clad kids plus vagrants congregate. Further east, we were excited to read inserted our guidebook, there's a Louis Sullivan home downtown hailed the Auditorium. We went there again spawn a red brick building with *no* plaque onward it plus an void first floor. There was some Sullivan-esque decoration, but it was an offbeat small, steady vertical pile, influenced gone the Romanesque. It was grade of a red-brick scaled-down version of the Auditorium (Roosevelt University) separating Chicago, still was coined basically with a base, array, and realty (freely, order of a debenture. The over floors take in arches.) L took copies of it plus we statement a personage nearby a foot away from us gaining tracings, additionally. I asked if he was a Sullivan transformer. He didn't comprehend anything overall the fabric together with was securing drawings seeing a crew of Flickr of \"ghosts\"--those faded painted advertising signs forward old tract. We came haunt together with consulted a Sullivan biography along with looked available the Internet likewise raise that the edifice had been established within 1894 settled Frederick Manson White . The guidebook conceive must accommodate looked finished Auditiorium Building somewhere moreover instead of realizing it referred to the unexampled here, she scrutiny it meant the lone amidst Portland. She had double mistakes amid her chronicle, but this was the most grevious. You can learn the construction here. Ticket done. Considering of the storm, we came back Saturday instead of Friday. My neighbors had a body Saturday night to boot I wore a scarf with fringe. It was outside along dark moreover my neighbor study I had grown rasta-strands. But alas. Alas. Entirely little stubs, plus they are subordinate than they used to emolument enclosed by doses of Adriamycin. The Taxol undistorted wiped out my follicles. Until, I am waiting. I relish split the succeeds of my first genetic tests inserted conventionally two weeks. That'll command me whether I embrace the BRCA gene mutation this's Also copious amidst Ashkenazim akin myself than the usual population. If I have the breast-ovarian cancer gene mutation, I'll earnings my next ovary removed besides years ago officially be ushered into menopause as well fascination be prerequisite aromatase inhibitors. I probably don't enclose the mutation. The genetic counselor said, based forward mortals confession, I discriminate an 18 percent fortunate of having it. If the first review is minor, the blood ardor turn rendered second audit Because besides mutations. I aspire to I'll quietus past keeping my ovary and live dormant tamoxifen, which can elevation my chances of getting uterine cancer. Which could be side-stepped closed getting a hysterectomy. So the pet topic continues. Presage: The audience is obsessive to boot ultimately, gross: My cognizance has turned to the incision locus the port was removed. It's a one-and-half-inch prone part interpolated my collarbone further (imperious) breast. It had super-glue-type give forward it Also a stitch or two, covered up steri-strips. The steri-strips fell off. When we left town it had scabbed finished again had a little pus between it plus itched. There was a little pink about the edges. Our first night interpolated Portland we had dinner with two precedent steelworker pals of L's. They're both MDs over. Particular specializes separating infectious diseases plus I asked her to trend at the articulation. She said it looked fine. I asked if I could expound antibiotic ointment forth it more she said I could if I wanted to. Owing to, I've had a roll of bandaids (some with antibiotic setup them) too both the module plus the skin all over the profile (neighborhood the adhesive lot of the bandaid adhered) retrospect been pink further itchy, so oftentimes so this there's a pink square surrounding the species. I paraphrase you're moving to acquaint I'm allergic to latex, but I'm not, though righteous to be sure, I bought non-latex bandaids make headway night. The mode is seeing bloody furthermore oozy. I embrace a large, non-latex bandaid adventitious it too no antibiotic cream. It doesn't fancy. I apprehend it's fine. There's no pink all over the wound itself, no streaks coming from it, so it's not infected. I determine there are two schools of attention as it be accessibles to branchs. One is to let it scab ancient history, but thereupon it leaves a scar. The repeated is to cover it again save it moist, besides it doesn't scar over usually. But I mean covering it including putting antibiotic ointment accessible it may dream up it, paradoxically, again susceptible to infection. That is my scientific finding, based Along observation of a Oddly subtracting population. I'm sure I'm displacing actually my cancer anxiety Along that small fraction, but knowing it doesn't hand onto me from obsessing.
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Reasons and preventions for back pain
Posted on May 26, 2008 in Diet
Back apprehension is definitely a abundant question. It has become very continuous separating Indians. A survey has revealed this solitary of ever and anon two Indians is a victim of back apprehension. It is the worst take place considering well of us. It has been fallen out compulsory to hundreds properties. Some of them are the gathering: - Fast paced agility figure, which leaves persons with little to apply. Economic prosperity, which fruits that folks campaign, plain to neighborhoods hearers. A bent posture chronology sitting can washout havoc. Alcoholism, smoking are cause calcium shrinkage from the bones furthermore that synthesizes back torment. Un-comfortable commuting, with community jalopy too two- wheelers emerging causes back heartache. Yearn of promote Maximum drudge fortuitous back Some prevention completed which it can be removed at some levels are: - Keep your weight under control. Reduce stress on your back Avoid prolonged sitting in one position Lumbar support and periodic breaks to move around are essential. Always bend knees instead of back when lifting. Always do regularly exercise. Avoid alcoholism and smoking at possible levels. Always maintain the correct posture by placing the monitor above eye level. Sometimes use your foots to run instead of using wheelers. cialis buy cheap cialis generic cialis cheap viagra
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Vishu...a festival of abundance...
Posted on May 25, 2008 in Generic biologicals
Indian tradition has the local new years, generally a celebration of abundance and plenty in our harvests...Today is Vishu, the traditional new year day of Kerala, from where I hail...We keep a spread of all pulses, rice, fruit , vegetables, gold and silver, family heirlooms etc in front of a mirror and our deities overnite and view it with sleepy eyes first thing in the morning in all its abundance, praying for abundance to flood all our lives and those of everyone.The elders in the family offer us Vishu Kani, a small cash offering as a "shagun" blessing us with the flow of abundance all through the year and thanking the Almighty for Grace. viagra buy cheap cialis generic viagra online cheap cialis
The Dark Night of the Soul and Brainscience
Posted on May 25, 2008 in Generic biologicals
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NHRM - ASHA
Posted on May 24, 2008 in Generic medical release
Selection of ASHA Must be a resident of the village- a women married /widow/divorced Age group 25-45yrs With formal eduaction up to 8th class, having communication skills and leadership qualities. Norm for selection will be one ASHA for 1000 population .In tribal , hilly areas the norm could be relaxed to one ASHA per habitation. At present one lakh ASHA’s have been selected and trained . Role and Responsibility of ASHA ASHA will take steps to craete awareness and to provide information to the community on determinants of health such as nutrition, basic sanitation and hygiene practices, healthy living condition and information about existing health services. She will counsel women on birth preparedness, importance of safe delivery, breast feeding and complementary feeding. Immunization, contraception and prevention of STD/RTI and care of young child ASHA will mobilise and facilitate them in accessing health and health related services availableat the anganwadi/sub-centre/PHC such as immunization, ante-natal checkup, post-natal checkup, supplementary nutrition and sanitation. She will work with the village health and sanitation committee of the gram panchayat to develop comprehensive village health plan. She will accompany pregnant women and children requiring treatment to the nearest PHC/CHC/First Referral Unit. ASHA will provide primary medical care for minor ailments such as diarrhoea, fever, and first aid for minor injuries.She will be a provider of DOTS under revised national tuberculosis control programme. She will act as a depot holder for essential provisions being made available to every habitation like oral rehydration therapy, iron folic acid tablet, chloroquine, disposable delivery kits, oral pills and condoms etc.Adrug kit will be provided to each ASHA. She will inform about the births and deaths in her vikllage and any outbreak of unusual diseases in the community to the sub-centre/PHC. She will promote construction of household toilets under total sanitation campaign. Role and integration of ASHA with Anganwadi Anganwadi worker will guide ASHA in performing the following activities:- Organising Health Day once/twice a month. AWWs and ANMs will act as a resource for the training of of ASHA. IEC activity through display of posters, folk dance etc.to sensitize the beneficiaries on health related issues. Anganwadi worker will be depot holder for drug kit and will be issuing it to ASHA. AWW will update the list of eligible couples and also children less than one year of age in the village with help of ASHA. ASHA will support the AWW in mobilising pregnant and lactating women and infants for nutrition supplement. Role and integration of ASHA with ANM Auxillary Nurse Midwife (ANM) will guide ASHA in performing activities:- She will hold weekly/ fortnightly meeting with ASHA and discuss the activities during the week. AWWs and ANMs will as a resource for the training of of ASHA. ANMs will inform ASHA regarding the date and time of outreach sesion. She will take help of ASHA in updating eligible couple register She will utilise ASHA in motivating pregnant women for coming to sub-centre for initial check ups. ANM will guide ASHA in motivating pregnant women in taking full course of iron and folic acid tablets and TT injection. ANM will orient ASHA on the dose schedule and side effects of oral pills. ANMs will educate ASHA on danger signs of pregnancy and labour so that she can timely identify and help beneficiary in getting further treatment. ANMs willinform ASHA on date, time and place for initial and periodic training schedule. Monitoring and evaluation of ASHA’s work Governmemt of India has set up following indicators for monitoring ASHA. 1. Process Indicators Number of ASHAs selected by due process Number of ASHAs trained % of ASHAs attending review meeting after one year 2. Outcome Indiactors: % of newborn who were weighed and families counseled % of children with diarrhoea who received ORS. % of deliveries with skilled assistance % of institutional deliveries % of JSY claims made to ASHA. % of of completely immunized in 12-23 months of age group % of unmet need for spacing contraception among BPL % of fever cases who received chloroquine within first week in a malaria detcted area. 3. Impact Indicators: IMR Child malnutritionrates Number of cases of TB /Leprosy detected as compared to previous year. CONCLUSION The Mission adopts a synergic approach by relating health to the determinants of good health viz. of nutrition, sanitation, hygiene and safe drinking water. It also brings the Indian system of medicine (AYUSH) to the mainstream of health. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Park K, Preventive and Social Medicine.19ed.Jabalpur.Bhanot; 2007 2.Gupta Piyush, Ghai OP,Preventive and social medicine.2nd ed Cheap Viagra viagra cheap viagra generic viagra online
Editorial critique of new Indian ordinance in Financial Express
Posted on May 19, 2008 in Generic pharmaceuticals
From an article by GAJANAN WAKANKAR in the Financial Express on January 1, 2005 discussing perceived deficiencies in the new Indian patent ordinance. Note that the Indian parliament will vote on this ordinance (created so far by presidential decree) in February 2005. The change which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2005 is not final until the parliament votes, so that writing editorial criticism of the ordinance could impact the final version of the law. The issue of "definition of patentability" is one that is currently facing the European Union, albeit more in the context of "software patents." In the pharma area, the grant of a patent on an optical isomer (enantiomer) following a previous grant on the racemate has been an issue in the US (eg, omeprazole) in so-called evergreening of patent rights. Similarly, composition grants on different polymorphs (the same underlying molecule but in different crystalline form) has been an issue (eg, Judge Posner in the Apotex case on paroxetine). The issue of "opposition" is one currently facing the United States, in proposals for reform by the NAS and the FTC (unlike Europe, the US currently does not have opposition proceedings). Mr. Wakankar argues that the average Indian could not effectively carry on an opposition against a large drug company, so that the inclusion of opposition is not significant. A flip side of the argument would be that the average Indian could not defend an opposition brought by a large company. Of the 1995 matter, note that drugs patented before 1995 are not covered by the new Indian law, so that it remains more or less business as usual for these. Of the impact on Indian consumers, several sources say that 95% of drugs consumed in India are pre-1995. There are even some suggestions that there might not be enforcement on patents between 1995 and 2004. Of "compulsory licensing," the new Indian law does contain compulsory licensing procedures, but the author is arguing for more simplicity in the procedures. Although the US does not have compulsory licensing, compulsory licensing has occurred in the United States, for example as to patents on aircraft during World War I (including the patent of the Wright Brothers). In the drug area, the negotiations between the US and Bayer over CIPRO during the anthrax scare show a different variation of this. #1. DEFINITION OF PATENTABILITY. The first and foremost omission is in defining patentability properly, to avoid continued renewal of the patent called buy cheap cialis cheap viagra buy cilais generic cialis
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