World stocks plunge on fears on US recession

Monday, January 21, 2008

Stock prices dropped sharply in Europe and Asia Monday, with fears of economic problems in the United States causing some of the biggest single-day losses in recent years.

In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index fell 5.5 percent – its biggest fall since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Losses of between three and seven percent were recorded in India, China, Britain, France, Germany and Canada.

While there are many factors linking national economies, analysts blame recent losses on fears of a recession in the United States.

The United States is the main export market for many overseas businesses. Foreign investors also have bought large stakes in U.S. companies.

When American home loan companies began reporting large numbers of defaulting loans in late 2007, the losses spread to other financial institutions, tightening credit markets and sparking worries about Americans’ high levels of debt.

Last week, President Bush proposed a $145 billion stimulus plan to encourage more consumer spending. But analysts say the measure may not be able to prevent a recession – defined as a broad decline in a nation’s economy over a period of at least six months.

U.S. markets are closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday, but stock futures trading indicates further losses are expected when markets reopen Tuesday.

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Plant Medicine For Hemorrhoids Is Well Tolerated

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Hemorrhoids are a very common health problem. Hemorrhoids are lumps or masses of tissue in the anus, which contain enlarged blood vessels. Any increase in abdominal pressure may produce hemorrhoids. This is from repeated straining to have a bowel movement especially in people who suffer from frequent constipation, pregnancy, repeated episodes of diarrhea, or obesity. But many patients have no apparent explanation for the formation of hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid flare-ups are usually brief, and most symptoms disappear within a few days.

Usually, hemorrhoid symptoms improve dramatically or disappear after childbirth in pregnant women. Intermittent slight bleeding from hemorrhoids may carry on for months or years. Internal hemorrhoids lie inside the anal canal, where they primarily cause the symptom of intermittent bleeding, usually with bowel movements, and sometimes mucous discharge. They are usually painless. Internal hemorrhoids also may protrude outside the anus. The prolapsed hemorrhoid can be pushed back into the anus with a finger tip.

Painful swelling from thrombosis of an external hemorrhoid usually resolves over a period of days to weeks. External hemorrhoids lie just outside the anal opening, where they primarily cause symptoms of swelling or bothersome protrusions, and sometimes discomfort. Swelling and discomfort may occur only intermittently. External hemorrhoids may also cause difficulties keeping the anal area clean after bowel movements. External hemorrhoids sometimes develop a blood clot inside of them, often after a period of diarrhea or constipation.

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Physicians diagnose hemorrhoids by inspecting the anal area, feeling inside the anus with a gloved finger, and looking inside the anal canal with anoscope. If there is rectal bleeding, it is important that a physician also checks for other more dangerous causes of bleeding, such as colorectal cancer. This evaluation is usually done with flexible sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy. Hemorrhoids are more likely to develop in individuals who eat insufficient dietary fiber and don’t get enough exercise, which can lead to repeated episodes of constipation and straining to have bowel movements.

You can often prevent hemorrhoids by preventing constipation. Some of the following diet and lifestyle changes may help you to soften your stool, establish a regular schedule for bowel movements and avoid the straining that can lead to hemorrhoids. Drink adequate amounts of fluid. For most healthy adults, this is the equivalent of six to eight glasses of water daily. Begin a program of regular exercise. As little as twenty minutes of brisk walking daily can stimulate your bowel to move regularly. Add more fiber to your diet.

Set a goal of twenty-five to thirty grams of fiber daily, from such high fiber foods as beans, broccoli, carrots, bran, whole grains and fresh fruits. Alternatively, many people find that it is more convenient to take a fiber powder, which is available at drug stores without prescription. To avoid bloating and gas, add fiber to your diet gradually over a period of several days. Train your digestive tract to have regular bowel movements. Schedule a time to sit on the toilet at approximately the same time each day. The best time to do this is usually right after a meal.

Respond immediately to the urge to have a bowel movement. Do not postpone until the time is more convenient. Do not sit on the toilet for long periods. If any natural material is applied to the rectum, it will quickly absorb into the bloodstream and have a direct effect on the central nervous system. This can be of great benefit when proper organic medicinal extracts are used. Plant medicine for hemorrhoids is formulated from strictly certified organic medicinal plant extracts to provide the most potent treatment.

Plant medicine is a highly effective cure for hemorrhoids, which does not irritate rectal tissue and strengthens immune functionality. It has a therapeutic effect to reverse hemorrhoids and prevent relapse unlike any other cures for hemorrhoids. Due to its astringent properties and the fact that it is well tolerated by rectal tissue, hemorrhoids are quickly eliminated. If you are in need of a truly effective, pure, and natural hemorrhoid treatment, plant medicine represents a very trusted and safe method to reverse the condition. To learn more, please go to http://www.naturespharma.org.

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US unemployment rate falls in January

Saturday, February 6, 2010

The US government has announced that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7% in January, from 10%.

A survey of households reported that the number of employed US residents rose by 541,000 last month; at the same time, however, employers cut 20,000 jobs.

According to the figures, the retail sector gained 42,100 jobs last month, the largest increase since November 2007; manufacturers’ job counts increased by 11,000, the biggest gain since April 2006.

Temporary help, meanwhile, gained 52,000 jobs. The Press Association reports that could be an indication more hiring is on the way, saying that employers generally hire temporary staff before more permanent workers.

Carl Riccadonna, a senior US economist for Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. in New York, commented: “Companies just can’t meet demand requirements with their existing labor force, so they have to increase the number of workers. This report does seem to indicate the economy is moving in the right direction.”

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Ahmadinejad sends letter to George W. Bush

Tuesday, May 9, 2006For the first time in three decades, direct and at least partially public diplomatic communication will commence between the United States (US) and Iran. Iranian government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said that Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has sent a letter to the U.S. president George W. Bush proposing “new solutions for getting out of international problems and the current fragile situation of the world”.

Mr Gholam-Hossein Elham did not say whether the letter mentioned the nuclear dispute, one of the diplomatic problems currently straining relations between Iran and the USA. This information arrived one day after the Iranian parliament announced that it might retract from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if Western pressure over its programme was to increase.

Differing reports have been made as to whether or not the letter will be made public, and if so, when. In its online report of 8 May 2006, 09:25 GMT, the BBC quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi as saying that the contents of the letter would be made public once Bush had received it. The updated version of the report of 8 May 2006, 14:52 GMT, quotes Asefi as saying that the contents would be made public “at the right time”. An ABC report quoted Gholam-Hossein Elham as saying “it is not an open letter.”

Iran’s foreign affairs minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, delivered the letter to the United States’ interests section in the Swiss embassy in Tehran on Monday. The United States has not held diplomatic relations with Iran since the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis.

U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said “this letter isn’t it. This letter is not the place that one would find an opening to engage on the nuclear issue or anything of the sort.”

“It isn’t addressing the issues that we’re dealing with in a concrete way,” she added.

John R. Bolton, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, also read the letter, saying, “I think it is typical of Iran that when major decisions are about to be taken … that they have tried to throw sand in the eyes of the proponents of the action. That’s what this may be.”

The letter has since been put on an official Iranian website, and on Tuesday, Ahmadinejad said “the letter to US President George Bush carries the Iranian nation’s views and comments on international issues as well as suggestions for resolving the many problems facing humanity.”

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Things To Consider When Getting Health Insurance In Austin Tx

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Staying in good health is a lot easier said than done. For most people, visiting the doctor on a regular basis is important to their overall level of well-being. Visiting the doctor can be a very expensive proposition for people who do not have health insurance. Finding the right Health Insurance in Austin TX is not easy due to the variety of options out there. The best way to get these options narrowed down is by taking the time to find the right professionals to help. A great insurance agency will be able to help a person find the right policies to suit their needs. Here are some of the things that a person will need to consider when trying to find the right insurance policy.

What are the Limitations?

Before going out to find an insurance policy, a person will need to think about the things they need the most. Having a list of needs is a great way for a person to narrow the options they have right away. The insurance agent will be able to find policies that match the needs of the customer. Getting a policy with that pays for wellness checks is a great way for a person to stay healthier over time.

Getting a Grasp on the Total Cost

When trying to find the right health insurance, a person will also have to think about how much it is going to cost them. The monthly cost of the policy is just a tip of the iceberg. A person will also need to think about what their major medical deductible cost is. An insurance agent will be able to breakdown the costs of a policy so that the buyer can make the right decision. Neglecting to find out this type of detailed information will put a person at a disadvantage when it comes time to choose the right policy.

By selecting the right Health Insurance in Austin TX professionals, a person will be able to get the help they need to make the right policy in place. State Farm has been in the insurance business for a number of years. Be sure to Click Here for more information on what they have to offer.

PV Taiwan 2007: ITRI Taiwan awards winners of Jinyi Award and shows the solutions on photovoltaic industry

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) showed their solutions of excellence not only at TAITRONICS Autumn and TaiwanRFID exhibitions, but also held “The 4th Jinyi Award Ceremony” and “Photovoltaic Applications on Construction Seminar” accompanied with PV Taiwan Forum and Exhibition this year.

For the “Jinyi Award”, ITRI set a special pavilion at their booth to show the nominated products and current solutions with solar energy. According to ITRI, “Jinyi Award” encouraged individual or group participants can applied the creations on solar energy and photovoltaics to life of the human beings. ITRI also hoped those solutions can transform with valued products. This year, ITRI cooperated with Taiwan Design Center supervised by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) with judgments of the 4th Jinyi Award.

This competition has three groups (Product Design, Professional Design, Design Competition) with different natures, competition places, and fields of participants. Winners of “Professional Design Group” and the 1st and 2nd place of “Design Competition Group” were named at the Ceremony.

After the Ceremony, ITRI held “Photovoltaic Applications on Construction Seminar” for participants with semiconductor, photovoltaic, environment, and constriction industries. “Governments and companies in Taiwan should learn some successful cases in Europe and USA. ITRI started constructions of photovoltaic and solar energy system at South Taiwan. Photovoltaic and solar energy are the valuable and important energy source from now, and its industry will be taken effect on some environment issues such as increasing of oil prices, greenhouse effect, trendy changes of environment awareness.” Dr. Joeng-shein Chen (Deputy Manager of Photovoltaics Technology Center of Industrial Technology Research Institute) taught to the participants at this seminar.

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Fall ’08 styles at New York Fashion Week: the ’70s are back

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

The fourth day of New York Fashion Week debuted few daring designs even from designers known for such work. With few exceptions, the overwhelming theme was “old is new” and that the ’70s were even more in fashion than the shows on Sunday suggested. Among the designers to unveil their Fall 2008 lines on Monday were Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Betsey Johnson, Proenza Schouler and a rejuvenated Halston line, under the direction of designer Marco Zanini.

Both global warming and the slowing economy have been cited as reasons for the overwhelming use of lighter fabrics over heavier attire. Also, retro designs and continuing trends have been used in effort to save money, like the tights that were expected to go out of fashion this year. Even in the glamorous world of high-end fashion, money has been tight, and with the world economies in a collective downturn, major designers have been more wary of continuing to churn out the stream of couture designs that past Fashion Weeks have seen.

Proenza Schouler’s show took the ’70s retro theme to a fever pitch, liberally using bows on designs and debuting more retro-era wide-legged pants that were first seen in Sunday’s shows. Zanini’s Halston label also brought back the ’70s, resurrecting old designs that the founder of the line made famous. Since the designer Halston’s death in 1990, many designers have tried to take the label in different directions. Zanini’s unveiling on Monday brought the line back to its Studio 54 roots, while using trenchcoats, sheer fabrics, and cardigans to finish the ensembles with a modern twist.

Betsey Johnson also debuted old and new styles on Monday, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her fashion label. Copies of her original 1978 one-piece bathing suit as well as some early 1980s fashions started off the show. Her new pieces, such as animal print leggings coupled with a short twill jacket, were perceived as very skintight and criticized for not representing more fuller figures. Johnson brushed off the criticism, noting, “It’s tighter and sexier, but I still believe the girl brings the sex to the clothes…You won’t look sexy in a tight, below-the-knee skirt if you don’t feel good in it.”

The lone daring designer for the day was Carolina Herrera, who discarded the furs she promoted in the Fall 2007 show to focus on a Peter Pan theme, with earth tones and bird feathers. To further the “flying Peter Pan” motif, models donned such designs as a chiffon dress with ostrich feathers and a taffeta gown with a feather waistband.

Oscar de la Renta opted for more traditional blacks, golds and grays, debuting lines for men and women in fabrics he is familiar with. Men were outfitted in tweed while women were fitted in dresses that experimented with embroidery and tulle, both shades of past collections.

New York Fashion Week runs until Friday. Among others, labels Badgley Mischka, Diesel, and Vivienne Tam unveil their newest collections on Tuesday.

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Green candidate Marion Schaffer, Oakville

Monday, September 24, 2007

Marion Schaffer is running for the Green Party of Ontario in the Ontario provincial election, in the Oakville riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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Top Denver Veterinarian Details The Explanations For Why Pets Are Scratchy

Top Denver Veterinarian Details the Explanations for Why Pets Are Scratchy

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Stefan Kalix

Top Denver veterinarian offices receive lots of questions about the causes countless cats and dogs constantly seem to be scratching themselves. Is there something wrong with a pet that is repeatedly biting and licking itself? Pet owners do not like it when their pets appear uncomfortable and they want to know if there is something they can do to relieve the symptoms that are bugging their cats and dogs.

Sadly, the causes of an excessive amount of scratching can not be pinpointed over the phone. If pet owners notice increased itching in cats and dogs, an appointment ought to be scheduled with a Denver veterinarian as soon as possible. The excessive scratching may not be easy to treat since there are times when it is very difficult to identify the exact cause of the issue.

It appears uncomfortable when a pet is frequently scratching, biting and licking itself. The continual itching could also be irritating to the pet owner. Hearing to the noises that a pet makes while tending to the itchy skin is often more than a pet owner can stand.

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When an animal constantly licks, bites or scratches its skin to ease an itch, it results in the skin to become more irritated. The consequence might be inflammation and usually an infection. When skin issues reach this level, it is more complicated and time consuming to treat than it would have been if the pet was given immediate attention. This is one reason veterinarians suggest an office visit when continuous scratching is obvious.

Constant scratching and licking can lead to more serious health problems for a pet. Not only might the skin come to be inflamed and infected, but all of the licking can cause the animal to develop ear infections and loss of fur.

When the root of the problem is attributed to allergies, the animal must have a set to tests to identify what is leading to the reaction. Allergy tests on dogs and cats resemble allergy tests conducted on humans. In order to find out the source of each allergy, the animal is exposed to the allergens in a controlled environment and evaluated. Veterinarians will also take skin samples and test for bacterial infections.

Establishing the precise cause of itching might be a costly endeavor. It is a requirement if the source of the problem can not be established by a simple veterinary evaluation. Apart from putting the animal on medication to reduce itching, the veterinarian may suggest the pet stay indoors. Another common remedy includes changing the diet.

Denver veterinarian offices do not like to over medicate animals when they show signs of excessive itching, but they also do not want to see an animal suffering. Topical medications are often chosen over oral medications. Different kinds of skin lotions and shampoos are often endorsed.

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Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans graduate students

See the discussion page for instructions on adding schools to this list.Tuesday, September 13, 2005

NAICU has created a list of colleges and universities accepting and/or offering assistance to displace faculty members. [1]Wednesday, September 7, 2005

This list is taken from Colleges offering admission to displaced New Orleans students, and is intended to make searching easier for faculty, graduate, and professional students.

In addition to the list below, the Association of American Law Schools has compiled a list of law schools offering assistance to displaced students. [2] As conditions vary by college, interested parties should contact the Office of Admissions at the school in question for specific requirements and up-to-date details.

The Association of American Medical Colleges is coordinating alternatives for medical students and residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. [3]

ResCross.net is acting as a central interactive hub for establishing research support in times of emergency. With so many scientists affected by Hurricane Katrina, ResCross is currently focused on providing information to identify sources of emergency support as quickly as possible. [4]

With so many scientists affected by Hurricane Katrina, ResCross is currently focused on providing information to identify sources of emergency support as quickly as possible.

Physics undergraduates, grad students, faculty and high school teachers can be matched up with housing and jobs at universities, schools and industry. [5] From the American Association of Physics Teachers, the Society of Physics Students, the American Institute of Physics and the American Physical Society.

If you are seeking or providing assistance, please use this site to find information on research support, available lab space/supplies, resources, guidelines and most importantly to communicate with fellow researchers.

The following is a partial list, sorted by location.

Alabama |Alaska |Arizona |Arkansas |California |Colorado |Connecticut |Delaware |District of Columbia |Florida |Georgia |Hawaii |Idaho |Illinois |Indiana |Iowa |Kansas |Kentucky |Louisiana |Maine |Maryland |Massachusetts |Michigan |Minnesota |Mississippi |Missouri |Montana |Nebraska |Nevada |New Hampshire |New Jersey |New Mexico |New York |North Carolina |North Dakota |Ohio |Oklahoma |Oregon |Pennsylvania |Rhode Island |South Carolina |South Dakota |Tennessee |Texas |Utah |Vermont |Virginia |Washington |West Virginia |Wisconsin |Wyoming |Canada

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