In examining the ancient roles of the Haudenosaunee, both men and women are viewed as equal, but both are recognized as holding separate duties. Tying into the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, many know that the Sky Woman brought life to Turtle Island. Women today are believed to have a genetic connection to the Sky Woman, and still have the ability to bring life. This shaped the role of the women in the Haudenosaunee to be the agriculturalists, cultivators, nurturers and matriarchs.
On the other side of the coin, men are viewed as having strong voices and their physical being allows them to excel in anything physically challenging. This is derived from their natural inclination and ability to provide, protect and problem solve— making them adept Chiefs, warriors, constructors and hunters. While Haudenosaunee men may go to battle less frequently in our modern age, the need to provide, protect and problem solve continues. Many exercise prowess in Lacrosse, politics/activism, fishing and hunting.
In the not too distant past, fishing and hunting were main sources of not only protein, but also a source of useful materials used for clothing and tools. But today, with grocery stores, butcher shops, and restaurants, the relevancy of hunting for the Haudenosaunee has altered drastically, as it has changed from being an act of physical survival, to an act of preservation. In other words, hunting may still be done for survival purposes, but there is a much larger focus on sustaining a cultural practice, as well as adhering to a traditional diet like Healthy Roots. Healthy Roots is a 12 week health and wellness challenge which encourages the consumption of traditional Haudenosaunee foods, which includes wild meats such as deer, moose and rabbit. Those following the challenge rely solely on hunters in their families and social networks for these specific foods.
In the beliefs of the Haudenosaunee people, the connection to the earth is inherited from the creation story. In the story, people were not only formed from the flesh of the earth (clay), but were given a breath of life from Shonkwaia’ti:son (song-gwai-yah-deeh-so), the Creator of Our Bodies. This was the base construct of the understanding that people are a part of the earth, as well as physically connected to it by creation. However, not in the sense that people are made in the image of the Creator, but in the sense that the vegetation and wildlife are no better and no less than the people are.
This brought a deep respect for the animals. This respect was shown in honouring the lives of animals through offerings of tobacco after taking life, thankfulness in the Ohen:ton Karihwatekhwen, (oh-han-toh ga-leeh-wa-dek-kweh) the Opening Address, and by consuming or using the entire body of the animal. Teeth, bones, hooves, and hides were taken and used to make and decorate clothing or ceremonial regalia, while nearly every piece of meat was eaten or used for medicinal, or recreational purposes. Hunting was also used in rites of passage for a boy to enter manhood.
An old story depicting a young man’s first hunt explained that to be taught empathy and as a part of his rite of passage, the young man was asked by his father to track a deer for six months. During this process, the young man had to sustain himself, and was able to watch the buck he chose grow to maturity. Eventually the buck became so used to his presence, it wouldn’t flee upon seeing or hearing him. When it came time to kill the buck, the young man shed tears as he aimed his arrow. Shortly after killing the buck and taking the meat home, as he crunched the frozen grass under his moccasins, the young man’s sense of empathy was so heightened that he could hear each blade say “ow.”
This belief has continued on today that hunting does not revolve around violence, but rather, empathy and respect for life. As well, hunting is still believed to be a practice of ancestors and an exercise that allows a hunter to provide meat aligned with a traditional diet, and practice a cultural way of honouring the life taken.
Healthy Roots incorporates both the hunting and fishing roles of Haudenosaunee men, with the cultivating and agricultural roles of Haudenosaunee women to bring forth a core diet that is rooted in heritage. This diet allows participants to explore the aspects of a traditional Haudenosaunee diet, as well as enjoy the health benefits offered in each food.


More than three months after the first Covid-19 vaccine was approved by Health Canada, hundreds of Six Nations and Mississaugas of the Credit members participated in community vaccine clinics last week.
Initial vaccine doses were prioritized for frontline workers and elders in long-term care facilities on Six Nations in December and early January. More people outside of healthcare settings are now getting the vaccine. A vaccine clinic at Emily C. General began operating on Mar. 1 after Six Nations recently procured 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine.
On Mar. 2, local health officials administered 154 doses of the vaccine to Six Nations community members.
In January, Six Nations Health Services said Canada had a vaccine shortage, resulting in the slow rollout of inoculations on Six Nations.
Off-reserve, only frontline healthcare workers and elders in long-term care homes have received the vaccine. Seniors and adults off-reserve are still waiting to receive their first dose, according to media reports.
Here on Six Nations, community members are eligible to receive the vaccine by registering online for the appointment-only dose administration at Emily C. General Elementary School.
“Emily C. General Elementary School was selected as the community vaccination site because it was one of the best locations for flow of traffic, adequate refrigeration (of the vaccine) and airflow quality, and other vaccine requirements as identified in Ontario’s ministry guidelines,” Six Nations of the Grand River elected council said in a press release. “For strict safety and protocol reasons, vaccine doses are stored off-site from the clinic with security in place.”
SNGR says the vaccine rollout has been a “tremendous success” and the booking and registration system has been effective that will continue to run smoothly in the months to come.
The clinic will administer vaccines as doses become available.
“All of Canada is currently struggling to procure vaccines, simply because the supply is not yet available to meet the demand,” SNGR stated.
Elected Chief Mark Hill said he will continue to press the province and feds for enough doses for Six Nations people.
“I will continue to stress to Canada and Ontario the need for a full community roll-out of vaccines to ensure that every Six Nations member who wants the vaccine can get it now. Our community is in a crisis and the vaccine is needed now.”
The vaccine consists of two shots and SNGR stressed that people are still vulnerable to Covid-19 infection between the administration of the first dose and second dose.
“The maximum level of immunity is achieved a few weeks after the second dose is administered,” SNGR stated. “This timing will vary according to the vaccine product.”
There are currently four approved Covid-19 vaccines in Canada, named after the companies that developed them: Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca.
Over the weekend, 444 MCFN members received their first dose of the Covid vaccine with another clinic planned for Mar. 12.


Poltava is a real paradise for tourists with a passion for aviation and aeronautics. There are three unique profile museums in the city: the Aviation and Space Museum named after Y. Kondratyuk, the branch of the National Military History Museum of Ukraine - the Museum of Heavy Bomber Aviation and the Museum of Military History of the 13th Guards Dnepropetrovsk and Budapest Order of Suvorov division, the 2nd grade of the heavy bomber aviation division.
Thus, among many prominent figures, the world-known scientists and inventors in the aviation and astronautics industry were born in Poltava region. They studied and worked here. Among them there is the inventor of tuneless rocket weapon Alexander Zasyadko (1779-1837), Yuri Kondratyuk (1897-1941), who calculated the first known flight trajectory to the Moon. His calculations were used by the Americans in preparations to fly to the natural Earth’s satelite and by the inventor of the aviation back pack parachute Hlib Kotelnykov (1872-1944).


Beginner’s Guide: How To Lose Weight
If you are overweight, male or female, and need an efficient yet effective method for losing weight, keep reading!
This article is intended for those who are overwhelmed by the amount of information that’s available on the internet, and just want the simple, time-tested, efficient yet effective method to losing weight.
By the end of this article, you will understand the basic principles of weight loss, as well as practices you can incorporate in your daily life regardless of your schedule and responsibilities.
It’s important to note that this is NOT a weight loss program with a pre-defined goal or deadline. We will never promote a program that claims to “lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks”. This form of weight loss is unhealthy, and is very rarely ever effective in keeping the weight off over a long period of time.
At UNALTERED, we believe nothing worth having comes easy. The road to a healthy weight is long and difficult – but the rewards will make it worth it one hundred times over.
Figure Out Your “Why”
Before starting on your weight loss journey, we recommend first figuring out your “why”.
Why do you want to lose weight?
There are countless possible responses to this question, mainly relating to the health benefits, or the improvements to your appearance.
It’s a given that weight loss comes with a reduced risk of disease, an increase in strength and endurance, and a more aesthetic physique.
However, we respectfully ask that you dig deeper than that.
Those who internalize a more emotional, passion-driven reason for exercising and dieting will have greater success in maintaining their habits, and thus see greater results.
Here are some great examples of a “why”:
- I want more energy to play with my kids, so I can tire less and give them the childhood I want for them.
- I want to improve my body composition so I can achieve improved mobility, which will allow me to reach my full performance potential in day-to-day life.
- I want to improve my health and reduce risk of disease, so I can worry less about the future and focus on enjoying the present.
Whether it involves a past event, a current situation, or a concern for the future, the more personal you can get, the better.
Consistently acknowledging the fire that fuels your daily habits will make it infinitely easier to maintain them.
Nutrition To Stay in a Caloric Deficit
If weight loss were to be broken down into a singular concept, it would be “calorie deficit”.
As the name implies, a calorie deficit is the state your body is in when you are burning more calories than you are intaking through food. In other words, you are utilizing more calories via daily activity than you are eating.
Although the math is simple, it is all the actions and habits you execute that will result in a calorie deficit. For example, you would maximize the calories you burn each day (via exercise) and minimize the calories consumed each day (via nutrition).
For this reason, fitness gurus and personal trainers recommend keeping count of every calorie and grams of carbs, proteins, and fats you are eating with each meal. This approach is definitely effective, and can lead to a better understanding of your typical eating habits.
However, many people already lack the time to prepare a nutrition plan, so keeping track of every meal in a nutrition log can become tedious and time-consuming.
Our recommendation is to not complicate your life by counting calories. Instead, educate yourself on whatever you typically consume so you are better prepared to make healthy choices with each meal.
Here are some pointers to keep in mind when selecting food options:
- Stay away from fat. It is not the enemy and is necessary for your body to a degree. However, even if you are shooting for 0 fat, you will always have enough in your diet as required.
- Prioritize protein to provide the necessary fuel for your muscles. You should be consuming 1g per pound of body weight. As a rule of thumb, a piece of meat – steak, chicken, fish, or pork – the size of your hand will be about 40g of protein. So, if you weigh 200 pounds, you aim to eat roughly 4 and half pieces of protein the size of your hand, per day.
- With each meal, have about 2 cups worth of vegetables. They are essential for acquiring the vitamins and minerals your body needs for basic metabolic functions, and are a clean add-on to a meal that helps keep you feeling satiated.
- Aim to consume only a single handful worth of carbohydrates with each meal. Ideally, this would be complex carbohydrates, such as potatoes, yams, whole-grain pasta and bread, and rice. Stay away from simple carbs which don’t fill you up and spike your blood sugar, such as pastries, white bread, ice cream, etc.
Again, the goal is to make healthy decisions with every meal you eat. Whether you’re at a restaurant celebrating, or cooking a meal at home, take portion sizes into account and try to maximize your protein intake over anything.
We also recommend drinking water every time you get a chance. For your metabolism to function efficiently, experts suggest drinking at least 64 ounces of water every day. On top of having 0 calories, studies have shown that drinking 16 ounces of water (1 water bottle) before each meal results in 30% more weight loss compared to other drinks such as soda or juice.
Perform Cardio To Maximize Calorie-Burning
Cardio training, also known as aerobic training, utilizes your cardiovascular system and converts stored carbs and fats into energy. It is imperative for improving your stamina and endurance.
If you find yourself out of breath from climbing stairs, or even from performing daily household tasks, training your cardiovascular system will allow you to perform with greater ease.
If you are new to fitness, we recommend finding a cardio exercise that you enjoy, not one that will burn the most calories possible in the shortest time. That way, you will feel less pressured to overwork yourself and prevent your chances of burning out.
Try out various activities, including jogging on a treadmill, going for a walk, hiking on a nature trail, cycling through a park, and so on. The best form of exercise is one that you enjoy and actually look forward to doing, at least three times per week.
You will see the greatest progress within the first few months of cardio training, when you are building the foundations of your cardiovascular system. When you feel you can handle more intensity, continue to challenge your body by setting goals to improve your time or distance. If you truly want to burn the most calories in the shortest amount of time, perform High Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT for short.
Perform Strength Training To Tone Your Body
The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. This is due to the metabolic reactions occurring in your muscles. Thus, the more muscle you build, the easier it becomes to burn more calories in your daily exercises.
In addition, performing cardio training alone will only result in weight loss from fat, but will not result in a toned body. What this means is you will be left with loose, untoned skin.
We recommend that everyone that wants to lose weight should be performing at least two 30-minute sessions of strength training each week. This will:
- Increase your strength and power output
- Reduce your chance of injury when performing daily tasks
- Tone your body to a more aesthetic physique
Because you cannot target a specific area of fat on your body, you should perform exercises that utilize all your muscles. A two-day split would involve two forms of workout: Upper body on the first day, and lower body on the second.
For a full guide on structuring a strength training routine, check out our article “Beginner’s Guide: How to Perform Strength Training to Lose Weight”.
Making a Plan That Works for You
The key concept to know when starting a fitness journey, is that there is no end.
Although you should be setting both short-term and long-term goals, health and wellness is achieved by building healthy habits that you carry out for life.
Therefore, the best fitness plan is the one that works for you. Find and perform exercises you enjoy doing, as well as recipes you love to eat, and staying fit will become second nature. You will be less likely to burn out, and much more likely to achieve the results you want.
Perform three days of cardio training and two days of strength training each week, with each session lasting at least 10 minutes.
For a full guide on scheduling a fitness program, read our article “How to Schedule a Fitness Program with A Busy Schedule”


Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, has warned of the danger of artificial intelligence, saying that it is the biggest existential threat facing humanity.
Musk who was speaking at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Aeronautics and Astronautics department’s Centennial Symposium said that in developing artificial intelligence (AI) “we are summoning the demon.”
Worst of all, he wants “regulatory oversight.” So those who can’t stop or fix the machine will spy on the rest of us instead?
All this just in time for Hallowe’en too.
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Nematode worms were genetically engineered with a transgene that causes fluorescence, more so when they were moved to higher temperatures. But then, when the worms were moved back to lower temperatures, the fluorescence continued as, researchers think, a genetic memory:
Last year, researchers discovered that these kinds of environmental genetic changes can be passed down for a whopping 14 generations in an animal – the largest span ever observed in a creature, in this case being a dynasty of C. elegans nematodes (roundworms). Signe Dean, “Scientists Have Observed Epigenetic Memories Being Passed Down For 14 Generations” at ScienceAlert
This was the longest span of generations to retain an environment change. One researcher suggested ,
“Worms are very short-lived, so perhaps they are transmitting memories of past conditions to help their descendants predict what their environment might be like in the future,” added co-researcher Tanya Vavouri from the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute in Spain. Signe Dean, “Scientists Have Observed Epigenetic Memories Being Passed Down For 14 Generations” at ScienceAlert
If we accumulate precise information as to the method of epigenetic transmission, we will have the material for a serious theory of epigenetics in evolution.
That is how Darwinism fades. Not by knowing less about evolution but by knowing more.
Hat tip: Philip Cunningham
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See also: Researchers: Nicotine Effects Persist Through Several Generations Of Mice,Via Sperm
Epigenetic change: Lamarck, wake up, you’re wanted in the conference room!


Like Michael Behe, I read a book by another Michael. Behe and I had the same reaction: Why haven’t we heard any of this stuff before? The answer is that questioning Darwinian orthodoxy essentially represents committing suicide in academia — an institution that promotes tolerance, diversity, free thought, and skepticism as the highest virtues — but which punishes any deviation from Darwinian dogma with draconian suppression, no matter how logical or evidential the challenges might be.
Michael Denton, in his book Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, challenged that dogma, with no theological or philosophical precommitment as far as I can tell. I would encourage everyone with intellectual curiosity to read that book.
The following I find to be one of his most revealing observations concerning the reality of life:
To grasp the reality of life as it has been revealed by molecular biology, we must magnify a cell a thousand million times until it is twenty kilometers in diameter, so each atom in it would be the size of a tennis ball, and resembles a giant airship large enough to cover a great city like London or New York. What we would then see would be an object of unparalleled complexity and adaptive design. On the surface of the cell we would see millions of openings, like the portholes of a vast spaceship, opening and closing to allow a continual stream of materials to flow in and out. If we were to enter one of these openings we would find ourselves in a world of supreme technology and bewildering complexity. We would see endless highly organized corridors and conduits branching in every direction away from the perimeter of the cell, some leading to the central memory bank in the nucleus and others to assembly plants and processing units. The nucleus itself would be a vast spherical chamber more than a kilometer in diameter, resembling a geodesic dome inside of which we would see, all neatly stacked together in ordered arrays, the miles of coiled chains of the DNA molecules. A huge range of products and raw materials would shuttle along all the manifold conduits in a highly ordered fashion to and from all the various assembly plants in the outer regions of the cell.
We would wonder at the level of control implicit in the movement of so many objects down so many seemingly endless conduits, all in perfect unison. We would see all around us, in every direction we looked, all sorts of robot-like machines… We would see that nearly every feature of our own advanced machines had its analogue in the cell: artificial languages and their decoding systems, memory banks for information storage and retrieval, elegant control systems regulating the automated assembly of components, error fail-safe and proof-reading devices used for quality control, assembly processes involving the principle of prefabrication and modular construction… However, it would be a factory which would have one capacity not equaled in any of our own most advanced machines, for it would be capable of replicating its entire structure within a matter of a few hours…
Unlike our own pseudo-automated assembly plants, where external controls are being continually applied, the cell’s manufacturing capability is entirely self-regulated…
[Denton, Michael, Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, Adler, 1986, pp. 327 – 331.]


For those of you who live in the Seattle area (which now includes me), the “Seattle Analytic Philosophy Club” are hosting an event on the 28th of November from 7pm till 9pm in Lake Hills Library (15590 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue, WA). Here’s the event description from the website:
Is there a demarcation between science and pseudoscience? This is the “demarcation problem” made famous by Karl Popper. Popper’s thesis was that falsifiability differentiated science from pseudoscience. However, although Popper’s views are still popular among some scientists, they are widely rejected by philosophers. In fact, most philosophers believe that it is very difficult to find a strict demarcation between science and pseudoscience. This essay explains, in layman’s terms, why this is the case.
There is a famous paper called “The Demise of the Demarcation Problem” (unfortunately not available online), by Larry Laudan. Here’s a summary some of Laudan’s arguments (the link is a response to a recent criticism of Laudan by Robert Pennock).
Laudan argued that since philosophers have been unable to find necessary AND sufficient conditions to demarcate science from pseudoscience, the demarcation problem should be abandoned and we should no longer speak of areas as “unscientific” or “pseudoscience.” Rather, we should just talk about, for example, well-founded and well-confirmed knowledge. To Laudan, creationism is not pseudoscience, it is just bad science.
But there is a practical problem here. It is not unconstitutional to teach bad science (this doesn’t violate the Establishment clause). The legal cases against creationism and intelligent design (ID) do depend on demarcation (this is why Laudan, who is definitely no friend of creationism and ID, is often quoted approvingly by defenders of creationism and ID). How did the judges in the McLean vs Arkansas creationism trial and Kitzmiller vs Dover intelligent design trial decide what science was? They largely relied on the testimony of philosophers (Michael Ruse in the Arkansas trial, Robert Pennock in the Dover trial). But some philosophers contend that the philosophical testimony given in these trials was based on questionable and outdated philosophy of science (in other words, the court was given the incorrect impression that philosophers can readily demarcate science from pseudoscience), and the resulting judicial opinions are based on bad philosophy. Larry Laudan writes:
But let us be clear about what is at stake. In setting out in the McLean Opinion to characterize the “essential” nature of science, Judge Overton was explicitly venturing into philosophical terrain. His obiter dicta are about as remote from well-founded opinion in the philosophy of science as Creationism is from respectable geology. It simply will not do for the defenders of science to invoke philosophy of science when it suits them (e.g., their much-loved principle of falsifiability comes directly from the philosopher Karl Popper) and to dismiss it as “arcane” and “remote” when it does not. However noble the motivation, bad philosophy makes for bad law.
Larry Laudan, “Science at the Bar—Causes for Concern.”
Bradley Monton, “Is Intelligent Design Science? Dissecting the Dover Decision.”
Now some philosophers would say that what demarcates science is METHODOLOGICAL NATURALISM (MN). Per Robert Pennock:
Ontological Naturalism should be distinguished from the more common contemporary view, which is known as methodological naturalism. The methodological naturalist does not make a commitment directly to a picture of what exists in the world, but rather to a set of methods as a reliable way to find out about the world – typically the methods of the natural sciences, and perhaps extensions that are continuous with them – and indirectly to what those methods discover. The principle of MN demands that scientists appeal exclusively to natural causes and mechanisms. MN is conceived of as an intrinsic and self-imposed limitation of science, as something that is part and parcel of the scientific enterprise by definition.
Now while it may be fine to adopt MN as an operating principle because it has worked so well in past (as philosophers say, a posteriori), a posteriori MN does not commit one to always using MN. On the other hand, if one adopts MN as part of the definition of science (as philosophers say, a priori), this presents a few problems:
Maarten Boudry, Stefaan Blancke, Johan Braeckman, “How not to attack Intelligent Design Creationism: Philosophical misconceptions about Methodological Naturalism.”
The famous philosopher Thomas Nagel addresses the issue of methodological naturalism (among other issues) in his recent controversial article suggesting that Intelligent Design might be taught in public schools.
If you don’t think ID is science, how would you respond to Nagel?
Nagel notes that if one says that ID cannot be part of science by definition, this notion is not itself scientifically grounded, and it is hard to say how different this is than holding a religious belief. And if prior religious beliefs could undermine science by leading to conclusions like ID, why does MN not undermine conclusions based upon its assumption?
Unfortunately it also seems to undermine the scientific status of the rejection of ID. Those who would not take any amount of evidence against evolutionary theory as evidence for ID, like those who would not take evidence against naturalistic explanations of spooky manifestations as evidence for the presence of a ghost, seem to be assuming that ID is not a possibility. What is the status of that assumption? Is it scientifically grounded? It may not be a matter of faith or ecclesiastical authority, but it does seem to be a basic, ungrounded assumption about how the world works, essentially a kind of naturalism. If it operates as an empirically ungrounded boundary on the range of possibilities that can be considered in seeking explanations of what we can observe, why does that not undermine the scientific status of the theories that depend on it, just as much as a somewhat different assumption about the antecedent possibilities?
It is often said that this particular set of boundaries is just part of the definition of science. I suspect that this simply reflects the confusion pointed out earlier: the assumption that there cannot be a scientific argument for the presence of a cause that is not itself governed by scientific laws.
Now of course, one could just argue that ID is bad science, but as previously noted, it is not unconstitutional to teach bad science. Nagel writes:
The denier that ID is science faces the following dilemma. Either he admits that the intervention of such a designer is possible, or he does not. If he does not, he must explain why that belief is more scientific than the belief that a designer is possible. If on the other hand he believes that a designer is possible, then he can argue that the evidence is overwhelmingly against the actions of such a designer, but he cannot say that someone who offers evidence on the other side is doing something of a fundamentally different kind. All he can say about that person is that he is scientifically mistaken.
There is a recent attack on Laudan’s views from Robert Pennock (the primary philosophy witness for the plaintiff in the Dover case). This paper has generated controversy, including a complaint from Laudan, for its alleged unprofessional tone. Unfortunately, this paper is not available online, but here is the abstract.
If Laudan’s view were indeed the norm in philosophy of science, then it is little wonder that some say philosophy is irrelevant to any matters of practical consequence. Is philosophy going to be so removed from the realities of the world that it has nothing of value to say even on topics that ostensibly are its core concerns? It would be a sad commentary on our profession if philosophers could not recognize the difference between real science and a sectarian religious view masquerading as science. When squinting philosophers like Laudan, Quinn and their imitators such as Monton and George purport that there is no way to distinguish between science and pseudoscience or religion they bring to mind Hume’s observation that “Generally speaking, the errors in religion are dangerous; those in philosophy only ridiculous.” Unfortunately, in giving succor, inadvertently or not, to creation-science and now to ID, such philosophers compound the error, making the ridiculous dangerous.
If there is time, we will also discuss the status of the “soft” sciences like psychology and sociology, as well as areas that may be on the borderline of science, such as string theory, evolutionary psychology, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
This slideshow is worthwhile to review as it presents a different view of demarcation. Here is a lecture by the slideshow author (who has 2 PhDs in both evolutionary biology and philosophy).
I’ve provided quite a few links for those of you with a substantial interest in the issue. If you wanted to just read up quickly on the topic, I would recommend the first “Is Astrology Science” link and the slideshow. I would also recommend the Nagel article which is fairly long (but not technical) but presents a significant challenge if you think that intelligent design has no place in public education on the basis of ID not being science.
This promises to be an interesting event. Casey Luskin and myself (Jonathan McLatchie) intend to be there, and it would be good to meet other ID proponents in the area.


Eph 5:22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.
Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Patriarchy has great appeal. It appeals to pastors, to many men and women who profess to be Christians, to counselors and others. Obviously it does have this appeal because so many churches embrace it.
Patriarchy is the teaching/philosophy that men are superior to women by nature. That God has created men and women with the intent that men are to rule over women. Men are in charge. In marriages. In local churches. And if you are a theonomist type, in government and society. It necessarily needs to be so because women are inferior to men in their very essence. More prone to temptation. Weaker. And with an evil bent of being a Jezebel to tempt righteous men to sin. Women are constructed to bear children, be mothers, workers at home, and for the most part leave the real stuff to their hubby.
Now, as in most any kind of false teaching, there are elements of truth in all this, right? Men and women ARE different. Women, generally speaking, are smaller and physically weaker than men. Women are the mothers of our children. And, like men, women are born into this world as sinners. Many erroneous false teachings we see today try to get around all these things by insisting that men and women really are not different at all. Yeah, right.
But what IS the appeal of patriarchy? I can tell you. Patriarchy is EASY. Patriarchy removes the “messes” we face in life. For instance, let’s say a husband and wife come to a pastor for counseling. They are butting heads over some issue. Solution? Well, if the pastor adheres to patriarchy, eazee peezee. “Wife, do what your husband says. The problem here only exists, wife, because you are not obeying your husband. You need to repent and submit.” Understand?
Patriarchy even protects pastors and church members from having to get their hands all dirty by getting mixed up in some nasty, abusive marriage. No need to stand for the victim against a wicked spouse. No need to pay a price for standing against evil. Nope. All that needs to happen to solve the problem is for the wife to submit. Stay in the abuse like a good suffering Christian saint, and submit. In fact, her failure to submit is regarded as a root cause of the abuse. Pushing his buttons, you know.
Patriarchy is easy and therefore it is alluring. As a pastor, I have had many husbands and wives come to me for advice in regard to some conflict they are having. It is particularly difficult when you pastor a small church because these “counselees” are also most likely your good friends. Over the years I have lived with the fear of losing my friends over things like this. I don’t like it. I sometimes envy the professional counselor who doesn’t even know his/her clients, gives them 50 minutes and when the timer rings, session over, invoice send in the mail. But then, I am digressing.
Patriarchy makes counseling a no-brainer. And believe me, there are a lot of men standing in pulpits who are eminently qualified for such mindless “ministry.” Wive, it’s on you. Submit. Obey. Let your husband lead. Problem solved.
But we know the problem isn’t solved, is it? Life is far more complicated than that. Many times the answer to a conflict is for the husband to let the wife lead. Why? Because she happens to be, for instance, the one who is most gifted to maintain the finances. Or in another case the husband is the most qualified, because of his particular makeup, to deal with a child-rearing issue. And then, of course, there is the whole evil abuser scenario. Sides must be taken. The evildoer must be confronted and put out. Enemies are made. Separation, divorce, and the courtroom come into play. Why, a church might even have to support the victim and her children financially.
And then there is the whole matter of having to re-examine our long-standing traditions that just may turn out to be the word of man instead of the Word of God. Take those two passages quoted at the top of this article for instance. How do we interpret and apply both of them in light of the other? Wives submit, and yet there is this equality business in Christ that seems to fog up the supposed clarity of patriarchy, you see. Hmmmm.
No, can’t have all that. Just give me that good old- time patriarchy. Now where is my bowl of hand-washing water?
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more hurtful yet is when the man is believed over the woman in every situation for no apparent reason, leaving the woman to speculate if it’s this same gender bias.
NODH – Very true. If you compare the Pharisees and their system with what goes on in these churches today, you will see an incredible number of parallels. The Pharisees oppressed the widows and orphans. There was an obvious male cult culture that oppressed women. Think of the account of the woman taken in adultery being dragged before Jesus to see what He would do. Where was the man? They wanted to stone her, but the man? That is what is going on in churches in our day. Same thing. No matter what, the man is believed. And when you have that kind of thing, you can know that it is a false church which Jesus has nothing to do with.
A young mom kept telling my husband (her pastor) that they needed marriage counseling and his reply every time was, “Just submit to your husband and things will be okay.” (Her husband was one of our elders.) I stood by silently because of course, I had no voice, and had to support my husband in all he said. Since I could not support, I chose silence. I need to go to her and ask her forgiveness for my silence which enabled her husband to continue to hit her, something I found out after my husband was removed as pastor and the church closed.
Jeff, would you be so kind as to explore the various meanings of the word “submit” in the NT? I did my own word study but I’m no Greek scholar. I did see that the word translated “submit” has different Greek words when used in terms of wives v slaves. Unfortunately, I think the “wife” word is too often understood as the “slave” word.
Anonymous – Thank you for sharing part of your story. If you ever want someone to listen to the whole thing I would be glad to (email@example.com).
Here is what I have found in respect to word studies on “submit.” The answer is not to be found there. Rather, we have to look at the context of these scriptures such as Ephesians 5 and 1 Peter 2-3. And first and foremost, we must understand that in a Christian marriage, the wife’s submission is ALWAYS in the context of a godly, loving husband who is truly following the Lord. If the husband is not such a person, then this entire scenario does not apply. After all, what is the church to do with a man who claims to be a Christian but he abuses his wife? 1 Cor 5 tells us – he is to be put out of the church. Handed over to Satan. Are we to believe that his wife must continue to submit to him? Of course not.
Peter, in 1 Peter 2-3, says some things that are often twisted for the benefit of the abuser. No matter how evil he is, she must submit to him. Wrong! Peter is dealing with scenarios which existed in his lifetime. 1) A Christian living under an evil Caesar, 2) A slave with an evil master, 3) a Christian wife with an evil husband. Now, ask yourself, what were the choices such people had in those days? Rebel against Caesar? A slave tells his master to take a hike? A wife tells her husband to get lost? I don’t think so. So how, the question is, do you handle situations from which there is no escape? Peter tells us. Be godly. Work hard. Honor the king.
But what about situations, as in our day, when you CAN get free of the abuse? When you CAN take action? The police can be called. An abused wife can (when circumstances permit) leave. Yes, there are times today when we are “stuck” at least for a time. And there ARE people in this world in other countries and cultures who are still very much in the same situations as in Peter’s day. But to tell abuse victims that they are required by the Lord to remain in the abuse, to remain with the wicked employer, to never speak against the evil King, is ridiculous. And yet this so often is how Scripture is twisted and victims are further oppressed in their churches.
It seems as if in general there is a complete absence of compassion in those who speak so callously. Then there are those who claim to be against demoralization, abuse (in any form) and disloyalty but are silent in the face of circumstances that require action. I appreciate your comment Anonymous and hope that others will take action. As one who was told just to wait it out by some and to seek refuge by others I know there is an awakening in the hearts of those who choose truth over tradition. All lives matter.
Using your definition of patriarchy, “Patriarchy is the teaching/philosophy that men are superior to women by nature” – it utterly amazes me that women sign up for and choose to be a part of the movement. I’m not completely ignorant of it all… I had to live in the movement. It was the only church-related anything that the abuser-ex would allow us to be a part of. It fit the lifestyle the abuser wanted, where wife and children basically had to worship him, and were not allowed to question anything. I left the abuse before the largest patriarchy cult leader fell from favor a few years ago; but I always felt sorry for the women in the movement, largely because I was wondering how many were being abused like I was.
Riley – I think that women get drawn into patriarchy just like so many genuine Christians do. A real Christian wants to serve the Lord. And if you are raised being taught that these human traditions are in fact God’s Word, then you are willing to make any sacrifice to obey Him. The thing is evil and it is incredibly deceptive. Satan knows how to counterfeit. I think that once we wake up and realize that we have been taught lies paraded as Scripture, we all tend to kick ourselves a bit for being so gullible. But then, that is the nature of evil. A seducing lie.
I wonder sometimes, if the ‘works’ portion of religious groups (like patriarchy) gives people some form of accomplishment, or some level or comfort? So they check the boxes that some man says they need to check (in this case obeying/submitting, following the so-called correct form of counseling, supporting the abusers, shunning the victims, etc.).
And I appreciate what you said about being raised to think that human traditions are in fact God’s Word, and then making a sacrifice to follow that. (Sadly they’ve never been allowed to question tradition, or man’s word. Then if someone does wake up and realize the lies, as you’ve said, it’s easy to feel guilty over being so gullible.)
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There is another principle at play, which I feel is the strongest argument. God will always defend His righteousness. It may not be immediately (Why do the heathen rage… why do they prosper… I am confused, God… then I remember their end… no confusion. God’s righteousness will prevail.)
When you have a “Christian” man who is abusing someone … God’s name is defamed. This is blasphemy against Holy God. The man claims God in public and in private, but in private consorts with demons. The man claims Christ, but has no love toward the family. The man shows the evidence of being the Proverbs fool. Railing, angry, refusing to control the spirit, arrogant…
God will come to the rescue of His sheep who are being oppressed by a wicked, blasphemer. Again, it may not be immediately … Judgement might be slow, or it might be swift. It might be total, or it might seem partial. But, no matter what, God will defend His name. Reference a huge percentage of the Psalms. Psalm 18 really hit me hard when I understood the truth of what God does for the sake of his righteousness. I am God’s child… He looks at me and sees the righteousness of Christ. There was someone oppressing me who claimed the name of Christ. The vileness of the oppression was so deep and the true nature of the man so insidious, the oppression could be called nothing but blasphemy against Yahweh. In faith, the call of a child reaches the Father; the Father comes down in righteous indignation and rescues the child who has no other hope.
Patriarchy is a monster that cannot be satiated. No matter how many rules that are made, there are always more rules to follow. and most of these rules are for women based on the very narrow role of wife, mother, homebody. From there the rules cover just about every area of a woman’s life, dress, how to keep home, how to raise the kids, the amount of education restricted to the very private things and all of them with the caveat…you will only be pleasing to God if you do these things.
And now the practice of spanking “disobedeint” wives is growing ????????? I shudder to think what rules will come next.


Recently the company has told that it has completed the structure of Talon-A test vehicle. This is known as TA-0. space.com’s Report According to the company has told that after completing the separation testing of TA-0, the company will start work on the flight of its first hypersonic test vehicle. According to Stratolaunch, the company has also started manufacturing a third vehicle, the TA-2. This is the first reusable hypersonic test vehicle.
The company is said to be conducting the first drop test with the Roc carrier aircraft and the Talon-A earlier this year. Now it is likely that by the year 2023 the company will achieve full operational capacity. Stratolaunch was founded in 2011 by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. It was then identified as a satellite midair launcher. Although the company completed its first test flight after Paul Allen died of cancer in 2019. In October 2019, it found new owners who envision a hypersonic vehicle.
Hypersonic vehicle refers to aircraft that travel faster than the speed of sound. Along with America, China and Russia are also focusing on such high-speed systems. It is believed that in the coming years, some big discoveries regarding hypersonic aircraft may come to the fore. If their commercial use is possible, then the journey from one country to another will be completed in a very short time.
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news agency PTI AccordingInaugurating the portal, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has said that Sanchar Saathi Portal Through this, people will be able to block, track and verify the authenticity of a used device before buying it. He said, “The first step of the Sanchar Saathi portal is the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register). If you lose your mobile phone, you can go to this portal. Some ID verification, undertaking will be required and soon after that the portal Will start liaising with law enforcement agencies and telecom providers to block the lost mobile phone.”
The Union Minister said that Sanchar Saathi has a ‘Know your mobile’ feature, which will help users verify the genuineness of old mobile phones before buying them.
Not only this, the report says that when asked about the measures being taken by the government to check frauds being done through calls on WhatsApp, the Union Minister said that the Meta-owned app will track any mobile phone involved in fraudulent activities. Has agreed to deactivate the services linked to the phone number.
He said that 36 lakh mobile connections have been disconnected for fraud and also their WhatsApp accounts have been blocked.


Community-Based Programs—Family Health Centers at NYU Langone
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone’s Community-Based Programs provide social, educational, and emotional support for families, children, and older adults.
From nutrition programs for women who are pregnant to adult day care programs for older adults, our Community-Based Programs aim to meet the needs of the entire family. Services are available in multiple languages.
Older Adult and Caregiver Services
We offer a social adult day care program for older adults with cognitive or physical impairments, and support for caregivers. Call 347-377-5471 for more information.
Our main location is the Family Support Center at 6025 Sixth Avenue in Brooklyn. Services and programs are also available at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone locations and other sites throughout Brooklyn.
We focus on five areas of service:
- early childhood services
- youth and adolescent services
- community development
- family strengthening services
- older adult services
For more information on any services provided through our Community-Based Programs, please call 718-630-7171.
Early Childhood Services
Our Early Childhood Services help prepare children for school and support parents and caregivers in building stable and caring relationships with their children.
Our services include the following programs:
Early Childhood Centers
We operate four full-day, year-round early childhood centers for children. Our teachers and caregivers create supportive, stimulating, and enriching environments. Locations include:
- Magical Years Early Childhood Center: 220 60th Street, Brooklyn NY, 11220; 718-439-0450
- Seventh Avenue Preschool: 4419 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11220; 347-377-5160
- Warren Street Center for Children and Families: 343 Warren Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201; 718-237-9578
- 14th Street Preschool: 199 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215; 347-377-5026
We also spearhead the Sunset Park Early Learning Network, which aims to expand the capacity of early childhood services in the community and improve the quality of services to ensure that all children enter kindergarten ready to learn. The ELN offers group professional development, on-site coaching and child development associate credentialing for day care centers, family childcare providers, and home visitors as well as family, friend, and neighbor caregivers. For more information, please call 917-921-9622.
Support for Women, Infants, and Children
Access to food and healthcare resources, as well as breastfeeding support, is available through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. To learn more, please call 718-630-7161.
We also operate the Family Child Care Network (FCCN), providing subsidized childcare slots as well as additional resources to enhance the learning environment of family child care from birth until age 3. The FCCN works together with providers and families to provide the highest quality care for our communities’ children. For more information, please call 718-630-7150.
Our family literacy programs support parents in their role as their child’s first teacher.
The Reach Out and Read early literacy program encourages parents to read aloud to their children. These language-rich interactions help stimulate brain development in young children.
Sunset Park ParentChild+ is an early literacy, school readiness, and parenting program that encourages parents to talk, read, and play with their young children to support school readiness. A companion program, ParentChild+ Family Child Care, supports home-based childcare providers in their role of helping young children prepare for school.
VROOM provides tips for caregivers of young children on everyday activities that support child development. Caregivers can receive VROOM tips via direct texts and the free VROOM app.
For more information on Family Literacy programs, please call 347-377-4185.
The Healthy Families Program is a home visiting program for pregnant women and new parents that supports positive parent–child bonding and relationships. Programming promotes child and family health, development, and safety. It also helps build early literacy and school readiness skills for children. For more information, please call 347-377-5093 or 347-573-1574.
HealthySteps is a pediatric primary care program that promotes the health, wellbeing, and school readiness of babies and toddlers. The HealthySteps Specialist, a child development expert, addresses common and complex concerns, such as feeding, behavior, sleep, attachment, maternal depression, access to social supports beyond healthcare, and adapting to life with a baby or young child. For more information, please call 646-735-1213.
The Video Interaction Project (VIP) provides parenting support sessions that occur during pediatric well-child visits for babies 0-3 years. VIP offers books, toys, video-recordings, and expert advice to help children learn and grow. For more information, please call 718-630-7171.
Youth and Adolescent Services
Through Project Reach Youth, we provide teenagers and young adults with the support they need to be healthy and safe, reach educational and career goals, develop new skills, and prepare for adulthood.
High School Equivalency Prep Program
The Basic Education, Pre-High School Equivalency (HSE), and HSE Preparation Program provides education, guidance, and support for people age 17 and a half and older who have not completed high school. Classes, tutoring, counseling, and workshops help participants successfully complete the High School Equivalency Exam and prepare for college and a career.
For more information on young adult education programs, please call 718-768-0778.
Project SAFE Program
Project SAFE prevents unintended pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS through evidence-based interventions within a youth development framework, building upon the existing strengths of young people. The program provides youth ages 10 to 19 with support to avoid risky behaviors, develop to their full potential, and become agents of change in their communities. The program model includes evidence-based sexual health workshops, peer-led health education groups and community events, and sexual health services designed to meet the unique needs of adolescents. For more information on the Project SAFE Program, please call 718-768-0778.
The Project SAFE Teen Health Center, based at the Park Slope Family Health Center at NYU Langone, serves youth between the ages of 13 and 20. Birth control, emergency contraception, gynecological exams, and testing for pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, and HIV are provided. Health education and counseling are also available. For more information on the Project SAFE Teen Health Center, please call 347-880-8042.
Project TRACK is an afterschool program that provides high school students with the resources and opportunities they need to successfully complete high school and transition into college and career. Services include case management, college advisement, college trips, homework help, tutoring, community service opportunities, and enrichment activities including cooking, the arts, and sports. For more information, please call 718-832-4281.
Community Development Programs
Our community development programs provide people with the skills they need to effect change in their own lives and in the neighborhoods where they live. This is done through the following programs:
Adult Education and Workforce Development
The Community Empowerment Program provides English language instruction, high school equivalency and basic education classes. The program also offers job trainings focused on the health care and early childhood sectors, career counselingm and other workforce readiness supports. For more information, please call 718-630-7150.
Community Engagement and Volunteerism
We work with the AmeriCorps National Service program to help place community service volunteers in stipend-paid, full-time, full-year service opportunities. Volunteers work at Family Health Centers at NYU Langone locations, as well as other partnering agencies. For more information, please call 718-630-7164. To apply, please visit:
Family Strengthening Services
Family Support Services provide supportive counseling and case management services. We help people apply for public benefits, address immediate needs such as food insecurity and provide referrals to educational, health, legal, housing, and supportive programs best suited to our clients’ needs. Family support counselors speak multiple languages and are available for walk-in appointments. For more information, please call 718-630-7186.
Our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program provides nutrition education, supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, and breastfeeding support to pregnant women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age. For more information, please call 718-630-7161.
Greenlight offers parent education workshops on healthy eating behaviors for children starting at age two months. For more information, please call 718-210-1030.
The Family Health Centers is also home to a client-choice food pantry, The Table, which provides emergency food to thousands of people each month. The strategic location of emergency food service at the FHC enables participants to be connected to a continuum of wrap-around services, including access to SNAP food stamps and other benefits that will ensure long-term food security and support the health, stability, and self-sufficiency of the entire family. For more information, please call347-377-4091.
Older Adult Services
Our extensive continuum of Services for Older Adults is here to help support our aging neighbors and their caregivers in the Sunset Park and Bay Ridge neighborhoods. These services are a part of the Family Health Centers’ commitment to helping community members stay socially connected, healthy, and active as they age in place.
Older Adult Centers
We operate two Older Adult Centers (also known as Senior Centers) available to anyone in New York City over the age of 60, providing daily recreational, educational, and health promotion activities as well as a hot and nutritious lunch. Supportive counseling, case assistance, yoga instruction, computer classes, field trips, arts and crafts, and a variety of other activities are offered each month. Please call the Centers directly for more information:
- Shore Hill Older Adult Center at 9000 Shore Road; 718-630-7588
- Sunset Park Older Adult Center at 4520 4th Avenue; 718-210-1050
Social Adult Day Services and Caregiver Support
Located in Bay Ridge, our Seniors in Touch social adult day program provides social, recreational, and therapeutic activities to older adults living with cognitive or physical impairments. Our program enhances the overall quality of life, wellbeing, and daily functioning of our participants, while providing peace of mind for their caregivers. Door-to-door, wheelchair-accessible transportation is available for program participants.
Caregiver Support services are offered to caregivers of elderly and frail adults in the community. Monthly support groups, care consultation, and educational workshops are offered. Please call the program at 347-377-5471, for more details about social adult day and caregiver resources.
For more information on any services provided through Community-Based Programs—Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, please call 718-630-7171.


In the not-too-distant past, museums and the arts were agents of hard power. Wards initially of royal courts and then nation states, museums were repositories of hard power—safeguarding the spoils of war and human conquest...KEEP READING
Canadian Professor Sarah Smith joins CPD this Spring
Professor Sarah E.K. Smith joins the USC Center on Public Diplomacy for the spring 2015 semester as the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Public Diplomacy. She will pursue her research on the intersection of culture, economics and globalization, and teach in USC’s Master of Public Diplomacy program.
Professor Smith is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. She holds a doctorate in Art History from Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, and was awarded the Governor General’s Academic Gold Medal in 2014.
Her current research project, Canada and the Americas: Examining Art, Canada-US Relations and Pan Americanism During the Twentieth Century, examines the role that art exhibitions and museums played in the drive for American hemispheric integration. Through examination of three U.S.-based institutions (a cultural centre, gallery and museum), she explores how exhibitions of visual art and arts institutions acted to structure new ways of understanding the Americas, and how national projects were managed under the transnational Pan American grouping.
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The central bank has less control over market interest rates today than at any time in its history.
By Phil Gramm and Thomas R. Saving
June 17, 2019 7:17 pm ET
When the Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting concluded last month, reporters focused on the federal-funds rate, announcing that it would be held constant at 2.25% to 2.5%. Unnoticed by even the financial media, and unmentioned in the lead section of the FOMC’s statement, was its decision to cut the interest rate the Federal Reserve pays on bank reserves—a rate that, unlike the fed-funds rate, still has a direct effect on the money supply. The Fed cut the rate paid on reserves because the market yield on one-year Treasurys had fallen below it, inducing banks to build up excess reserves. When banks expand reserve holdings, the money supply contracts—so the Fed was forced to act.
But it wasn’t enough. Because market rates have continued falling since the last FOMC meeting, even the lower rate that the Fed now pays on reserves is 0.35 percentage point higher than Friday’s yield on one-year Treasurys and 0.25 point above the yield on 10-year Treasurys. The return differential has caused banks to increase excess reserves by 5.5%, or $65 billion, over the past month. The size of these yield spreads and the buildup of excess reserves virtually guarantee that the Fed will again cut the interest paid on reserves at Tuesday’s FOMC meeting.
The rate paid on reserves receives too little attention. As a result of the unprecedented monetary easing of the Obama era, when the Fed bought or offset 45% of all federal debt issued—more than five times the amount it bought to support the World War II effort—commercial banks now hold massive excess reserves. By paying interest on reserves, the Fed effectively converted them into income-yielding assets, giving banks an incentive to hold excess reserves instead of expanding credit and the money supply. As banks became awash in liquidity, they all but stopped engaging in borrowing and lending in the overnight fed-funds market. The fed-funds market has contracted 80% since 2008, meaning the fed-funds rate has almost no direct effect on monetary policy.
The rate the Fed pays on reserves has eclipsed the fed-funds rate as its key monetary tool, with a much more direct influence over the money supply. If the interest rate on reserves is set near the market rate, other things being the same, the money supply will remain unchanged. If market interest rates rise above the rate the Fed pays on bank reserves, banks will expand loans, and the money supply will increase. If the Fed sets the rate it pays on reserves above the market alternative for banks, they will expand their excess reserve holding and the money supply will shrink.
Before the Fed started paying interest on reserves, and before banks held more reserves than they have demand deposits outstanding, the money supply changed when the Fed acted. Now when market rates change, the money supply also changes unless the Fed acts.
As the Fed acquired assets in its three monetary easings, the interest it paid on the reserves induced banks to hold the resulting excess reserves pumped into the banking system. Reserves then earned an average of 0.095 percentage point more than the yield on one-year Treasurys. After quadrupling its balance sheet over eight years the Fed started to sell down the assets on its balance sheet in October 2017. The Fed sold off Treasurys and mortgage-backed securities, and set the rate it paid on reserves so that one-year Treasurys paid 0.43 percentage point more than reserves and 10-year Treasurys paid 1.08 points more.
As a result, banks reduced their reserve holdings enough to offset the effects of Fed asset sales on bank reserves and the money supply. In what was a clear policy success, in the first year of its asset-reduction program the Fed managed to sell $300 billion of assets and induced banks to reduce excess reserves by $467 billion. This expanded the money supply modestly without disrupting prices or spiking interest rates.
The yield on 10-year Treasurys has fallen to 2.12% this month from 3.24% in November 2018—perhaps due to the rush of foreign earnings repatriated after the 2017 federal tax cuts, the inflow of foreign capital attracted by the surge in U.S. growth, or the fall in domestic investment triggered by massive trade uncertainty. In the past month banks have increased excess reserves by more than $64 billion at the same time the Fed reduced overall bank reserves by selling $33 billion of assets.
To prevent an outright contraction of the money supply and the economic disruption it could cause, the FOMC will be forced at its Tuesday meeting either to reduce dramatically the interest the Fed pays on reserves or end its debt wind-down and begin buying securities in the open market. The Fed will likely also cut the upper limit of the fed-funds rate to signal its goal of further monetary easing.
Never in the Fed’s 105-year history has it had less control over market interest rates than it has today. As long as the Fed maintains its bloated balance sheet and the banking system holds massive excess reserves, the Fed will be required to respond to changes in market rates by either adjusting the rate it pays on reserves or using other policy tools to offset the impact market-rate changes have on bank reserve holdings and the money supply. To expect the Fed to hold interest rates above or below the market rate under these circumstances is not only naive but dangerous.
Mr. Gramm is a former chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. Mr. Saving is a former director of the Private Enterprise Research Center at Texas A&M University.
Appeared in the June 18, 2019, print edition.


Ozone Sauna Therapy : A Comprehensive Guide
Abstract: If you are looking for a natural way to detoxify your body, boost anti-aging and tissue repair, as well as improve your overall wellness, consider ozone sauna therapy. This alternative therapy has gained popularity in recent years thanks to its amazing benefits.
In this blog post, you’ll explore everything about ozone sauna therapy, how it works, its benefits, how to find the right provider, etc.
What is Ozone Sauna Therapy?
Ozone therapy also known as an ozone steam sauna is a type of sauna therapy that uses ozone gas in combination with heat to promote healing and wellness. That said, it has been used for medical purposes since the early 20th century.
In simple words, ozone is a naturally occurring gas composed of three oxygen atoms (O3), and it’s created by passing pure oxygen through a medical grade ozone generator. The gas is then infused into the sauna chamber, where it mixes with the air and is absorbed into the body through the skin and lungs.
Essentially you get all the same benefits as ozone injections without the uncomfortable burn associated with itch direct ozone injection.
Note: During the therapy, the patient does not breathe in the ozone gas while sitting in the sauna. Aside from the head, the patient’s entire body will sit inside a sauna chamber for a period of time, typically between 20-30 minutes. The therapy is believed to have potential benefits for a range of health conditions, including inflammatory conditions, chronic infections, , autoimmune disorders, skin conditions, and chronic pain.
How Does it Work?
The heat and humidity inside the sauna cause your pores to open, allowing the ozone to penetrate deep into your skin and tissues. Once inside, the ozone triggers peroxides to increase ATP production in the mitochondria of uour cells.. it also reacts with toxins, viruses, and bacteria, breaking them down into harmless byproducts that your body can eliminate through sweat, urine, or feces.
Benefits of Ozone Steam Sauna/Ozone Sauna:
Some of the potential benefits of ozone sauna therapy include:
- Boosts blood circulation and further helps injured soft tissues to repair quickly.
- Improves immune function and cardiovascular health.
- Reduces inflammation and pain.
- Enhances skin health and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
- Reduces stress and anxiety.
- Eliminates bacterial and viral infections of all kinds.
- Relaxes and loosens sore muscles.
- It is known for its anti-aging effect.
- Improves sleep quality.
- Increases energy and vitality.
Here are some potential side effects of ozone sauna, largely from “detoxing”. It includes:
- Pimples or Rashes
- Respiratory Irritation if inhaling high concentration for prolonged period.
- Skin Irritability if the ozone concentration is too high or the sauna is too hot.
How Safe it is?
Ozone has an amazing track record of superior safely. It is directly converted into peroxides and oxygen in the body, making it remarkably safe for users of all ages.
Who can use ozone sauna therapy?
The therapy may be suitable for people who are looking for alternative therapies to treat a range of health conditions. However, it's important to note that the therapy may not be suitable for everyone. Pregnant women, people who have a heart condition, or have a history of respiratory problems should avoid ozone sauna therapy.
Procedure and Protocols:
Things to be kept in mind while undergoing this therapy. It's recommended to follow the protocols and precautions set by the practitioner to ensure your safety and maximize the benefits. Some of the common protocols and precautions include:
- Drinking plenty of water before and after the session.
- Starting with one session your first week and then building up to a max of three sessions per week. There is no evidence that exceeding three sessions per week has a greater benefit than 3 in a 7 day period.
- If you experience any rashes or skin irritation, then reduce the session duration. If the symptoms become severe then discontinue the session until you become better.
- Taking electrolytes, vitamin C, glutathione, tryptophan and niacin can make therapy more effective.
Ozone sauna therapy is available in several wellness centers, spas, and clinics. However, it’s important to do your research about the provider before undergoing treatment. An ozone sauna should always use MEDICAL GRADE OZONE. Also, some facilities provide supportive supplement guidance and other helpful tips to make it more effective. Check twice or thrice before starting your treatment.
How to Find the Right Provider?
If you are interested in trying the ozone sauna therapy, and constantly looking for a qualified practitioner nearby? Visit Utah Spine & Sport clinic, one of the best Chiropractic clinics in Utah to get your first ozone therapy session.
The clinic was founded by Dr. Dallas Makin in 2009. That said, it is one of the finest medical centers that offer services such as Chiropractic care, Ozone therapy. Regenerative Medicine, Whiplash Care, Cryosauna whole-body cryotherapy, and various services, etc.
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Dr. Dallas makin:
Dr. Dallas Makin is a Sports and Whiplash Chiropractic Specialist who utilizes Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Regenerative Medicine, and Ozone Injections to get his patients back to the things they love… fast and without drugs and surgery!
Being an athlete himself, Dr. Makin has always understood firsthand what an athlete is going through when suffering from an injury.
He has had the privilege of treating tens of thousands of athletes in his 14 years of practice, including athletes at all levels; world record holders, pro, semi-pro, collegiate, high school, youth, weekend warriors, stay-at-home moms, and everything in between.
His experience has helped him develop the unique ability to quickly identify a patient’s problem and prescribe the ideal treatment approach to get the fastest results possible with the least amount of interruption to their sports or activities. Faster results also mean saving you money!
Dr. Makin remains a sports enthusiast and loves skiing, running, cycling, pickleball, and racquetball. As well as spending time with his wife, Abi, and 4 rambunctious kids, playing board games, traveling, eating Leatherby’s ice cream on the weekend, watching movies and sports, and tinkering.
Dr. Trayce Esteban:
Dr. Trayce Esteban is a chiropractor who is passionate about serving his community and helping people achieve their goals through chiropractic. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker University in Dallas, Texas where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. During his time at Parker, he also earned his Master of Science in Functional Nutrition. Prior to Parker he attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
Growing up he had a passion for playing sports and would receive care from his local chiropractor for any of his injuries. He witnessed the power and the long-term benefits that come from chiropractic care and proper nutrition. This is what eventually led him to embark on the journey to chiropractic school.
Dr. Esteban loves spending time with his wife, Brooklyn, and their son, Grayson. He enjoys playing sports and being outdoors. He loves serving others and has dedicated his life to seeing others get better through chiropractic care.


Common cold isn’t deadly, but it can be a true damper on your week thanks to its irritating symptoms. Below are some common household remedies that you can use to combat common cold and gain some relief.
- Apple Cider Vinegar for Common Cold
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 glass warm water
Combine vinegar with warm water and drink it. Add local raw honey if the mixture isn’t palatable.
Drink 2-3 glasses every day or until symptoms last.
Why This Works
The apple cider vinegar balances your body’s pH levels making the environment of your body unsuitable for viruses to thrive.
- Epsom Salt Bath for Common Cold
- 1 cup Epsom salt
- A bathtub
- Warm water
- Fill the tub with warm water.
- Keep the water as hot as you can withstand.
- Pour in Epsom salt and thoroughly mix it in the water.
- Soak in the bathwater for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Note: If you do not have access to bath, you can soak your feet in a bucket of warm water with 1/4 cup of Epsom salt instead.
Repeat every other day for one week.
Why This Works
Steam baths help to relieve your body from fatigue and decongest the nasal passageways caused by the cold. The Epsom salt acts as a detoxifying agent as well as muscle relaxant.
- Essential Oils for Common Cold
- 4-5 drops peppermint oil/eucalyptus oil
- Mix both the oil together then apply them to your neck, chest, and forehead.
- Leave it for as long as possible so your body can absorb them.
- Another method is to take a bath infused with the essential oil. Use the same procedure as the Epsom salt bath.
How Often You Should Do This
Apply the ois twice a day until cold symptoms disappear .


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L’ancien ministre de la défense propose un plan en cinq points pour trouver une issue à la crise Irakienne.
Par Ali Allawi, The Independent, janvier 2007
The Iraqi state that was formed in the aftermath of the First World War has come to an end. Its successor state is struggling to be born in an environment of crises and chaos. The collapse of the entire order in the Middle East now threatens as the Iraq imbroglio unleashes forces in the area that have been gathering in virulence over the past decades.
It took the American-led invasion and occupation of Iraq, and the mismanagement of the country by both the Coalition Provisional Administration and subsequent Iraqi governments, to bring matters to this dire situation.
What was supposed to be a straightforward process of overthrowing a dictatorship and replacing it with a liberal-leaning and secular democracy under the benign tutelage of the United States, has instead turned into an existential battle for identity, power and legitimacy that is affecting not only Iraq, but the entire tottering state system in the Middle East.
The Iraq war is a global predicament of the first order and its resolution will influence the course of events in the Middle East and beyond for a considerable time. What we are witnessing in Iraq is the beginning of the unravelling of the unjust and unstable system that was carved out of the wreckage of the Ottoman Empire. It had held for nearly 100 years by a mixture of foreign occupation,outside meddling, brutal dictatorships and minority rule.
At the same time, it signally failed in providing a permanent sense of legitimacy to its power, engaged its citizens in their governance, or provided a modicum of well-being and a decent standard of existence for its people.
The Key Challenges
The nature and scope of the Iraq crisis can be encapsulated in the emergence of four vital issues that have challenged the entire project for remaking the Iraq state. In one form or another, these forces also affect the countries of the Arab Middle East, as well as Turkey and Iran, and the relationships between all of them.
Firstly, the invasion of Iraq tipped the scales in favour of the Shia, who are now determined to emerge as the governing majority after decades, if not centuries, of perceived disempowerment and oppression. The consequences of this historic shift inside Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East are incalculable.
Secondly, the invasion of Iraq legitimised the semi-independent region that Iraq’s Kurds had forged over the past decade. The Kurds whose rights to self-determination were acknowledged in the 1920 Sevres Treaty, and then subsequently ignored by the states of the post-Ottoman Middle East, have received an enormous fillip in their march towards recognition of their unique status.
What is still left to be decided is the geographic extent of the Kurdish region in Iraq, and whether it would have proprietary access to the resources of that area. This may prove a way station to the beginnings of the formation of a Kurdish state. The challenges that will pose to the integrity and self-definition of Turkey, Iran and Syria now or in the future is another formidable side effect of the overthrow of the old Baathist state.
Thirdly, the uneven, poorly prepared and messy introduction in Iraq of democratic norms for elections, constitution-writing and governance structures is a stark break with the authoritarian and dictatorial systems that have prevailed in the Middle East. While the Iraqi experiment has so far been marred by violence, irregularities and manipulation, it is quite likely to survive as the mechanism through which governments will be chosen in the future.
Lastly, the overthrow of Saddam coincided with the attempts by Iran to assert its influence and to gain entry into regional counsels. That has exercised a number of countries in the area no end, giving rise to alarmist warnings of Iranian hegemonistic designs and "Shia crescents". The responses that are being planned for the perceived threat are terrifying in their implications, with scant attention paid to their consequences to the peace and stability of the area.
Iraq was used as a foil to revolutionary Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, with devastating consequences for both. We are witnessing a possible reprise, the consequence of which, if the new warmongers get their way, will be catastrophic for it will go to the heart of the fragile societies of the Middle East. Shia will be pitted against Sunni not only in Iraq but in Lebanon, and the Gulf countries.
Dangers of Sunni Insurgency
In the sterile world of zero-sum politics, the loss of power of the Sunni Arab community in Iraq was soon translated into a raging insurgency that challenged not only the US occupation but also the new political dispensation.
The insurgency fed on the deep resentment Sunni Arabs felt to their loss of power and prestige. It has been aggravated by the fact it was a totally unexpected force that achieved the impossible- the dethronement of the community from centuries of power in favour of, as they saw it, a rabble led by Persianate clerics. The Sunni Arabs’ refusal to countenance any serious engagement with the new political order had effectively pushed them into a cul-de-sac and has played into the hands of their most determined enemies.
The state is now moving inexorably under the control of the Shia Islamists, albeit with a supporting role for the Kurds. The boundaries of Shia-controlled Baghdad are moving ever westwards so that the capital itself may fall entirely under the sway of the Shia militias.
The only thing stopping that is the deployment of American troops to block the entry of the Shia militias in force into these mixed or Sunni neighbourhoods. The geographic space outside Baghdad in which the insurgency can flourish will persist but the country will be inevitably divided. Under such circumstances, the power of the Shia’s demographic advantage can only be counter-balanced by the Sunni Arabs’ recourse to support from the neighbouring Arab states. It is inconceivable that such an outcome can possibly lead to a stable Iraqi state unless one side or another vanquishes its opponent or if the country is divided into separate states.
Impact of Shia Ascendancy
The response to these existential challenges emanating from the invasion of Iraq, both inside Iraq and in the Arab world has been panic-stricken or fearful, and potentially disastrous to the stability in the area and the prospects for its inhabitants.
The Arab countries of the Middle East have been unable to adjust to events in Iraq, not so much because of the contagion effect of the changes that have taken place there. This had virtually disappeared as Iraq cannot be seen as model for anything worth emulating. It has less to do with the instability that might spill over from the violence in the country. It is more to do with accommodating an unknown quantity into a system that can barely acknowledge pluralism and democracy, let alone a Shia ascendancy in Iraq.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, linchpins of the American security order in the Arab world, cannot accept the principle of a Shia-dominated Iraq, each for its own reasons. They will do their utmost to thwart such a possibility, and failing that, will probably try to isolate such an entity from regional counsels
Implications for Middle East
It is this with this backdrop that solutions are being proffered to resolve the Iraqi crisis. However, rather than treat the problem in a much wider context, each party is determined to stake out its narrow position irrespective of its effects on other communities, groups and countries.
The seeds of another 100 years of crisis are being sown, with the Middle East consigned to decades of turbulence and the persistence of unmitigated hatreds and grudges. The most serious issue that is emerging is the exacerbation of sectarian differences between Shia and Sunni. That is a profoundly dangerous issue for it affects not only Iraq but also Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon and the Gulf countries.
It is plausible that the cost of a Shia ascendancy in Iraq, if it is marked as such, will be further pressure on the vulnerable Shia communities in the Gulf countries. There is already the rekindling of anti-Shia rhetoric in a remarkably similar rerun to the pattern that accompanied the Saudi-led campaign to contain the Iranian revolution in the 1980s. The effect of that was the rise of the jihadi culture that was the harbinger of mass terrorism and suicide bombings.
This may drag the entire area into war or even the forced movement of people as fearful countries seek to "quarantine" or expel their Shia population.
It requires genuine vision and statesmanship to pull the Middle East from its death spiral. The elements of a possible solution are there if the will exists to postulate an alternative to the politics of fear, bigotry and hatred.
The first step must be the recognition that the solution to the Iraq crisis must be generated first internally, and then, importantly, at the regional level. The two are linked and the successful resolution of one would lead to the other.
No foreign power, no matter how benevolent, should be allowed to dictate the terms of a possible historic and stable settlement in the Middle East. No other region of the world would tolerate such a wanton interference in its affairs.
That is not to say that due consideration should not be given to the legitimate interests of the great powers in the area, but the future of the area should not be held hostage to their designs and exclusive interests.
Secondly, the basis of a settlement must take into account the fact that the forces that have been unleashed by the invasion of Iraq must be acknowledged and accommodated. These forces, in turn, must accept limits to their demands and claims. That would apply, in particular, to the Shias and the Kurds, the two communities who have been seen to have gained from the invasion of Iraq.
Thirdly, the Sunni Arab community must become convinced that its loss of undivided power will not lead to marginalisation and discrimination. A mechanism must be found to allow the Sunni Arabs to monitor and regulate and, if need be, correct, any signs of discrimination that may emerge in the new Iraqi state.
Fourthly, the existing states surrounding Iraq feel deeply threatened by the changes there. That needs to be recognised and treated in any lasting deal for Iraq and the area.
A way has to be found for introducing Iran and Turkey into a new security structure for the Middle East that would take into account their legitimate concerns, fears and interests. It is far better that these countries are seen to be part of a stable order for the area rather than as outsiders who need to be confronted and challenged.
The Iraqi government that has arisen as a result of the admittedly flawed political process must be accepted as a sovereign and responsible government. No settlement can possibly succeed if its starting point is the illegitimacy of the Iraqi government or one that considers it expendable.
A Brighter Future
The end state of this process would be three interlinked outcomes. The first would be a decentralised Iraqi state with new regional governing authorities with wide powers and resources.
Devolution of power must be fair, well planned, and executed with equitable revenue-distribution. Federal institutions would have to act as adjudicators between regions. Security must be decentralised until such time as confidence between the communities is re-established.
The second essential outcome would be a treaty that would establish a confederation or constellation of states of the Middle East, initially including Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. The main aim of the confederation would be to establish a number of conventions and supra-regional bodies that would have the effect of acting as guarantors of civil, minority and community rights.
The existence of such institutions can go a long way towards removing the anxiety disadvantaged groups feel when confronted with the radical changes sweeping the area. The gradual build up of such supra-national institutions in the proposed confederation may also expand to cover an increased degree of economic integration and harmonisation.
That may include a regional development body which would help establish and fund common energy and infrastructure policies. Lastly, an indispensable end outcome is a regional security pact that would group the countries of the Arab Middle East with Iran and Turkey, at first in some form of anti-terrorism pact, but later a broader framework for discussing and resolving major security issues that impinge on the area as a whole.
That would also provide the forum for combating the spread of virulent ideologies and sectarian hatreds and provide the basis for peacefully containing and resolving the alarm that some countries feel from the apparent expansion of Iranian influence in the area.
The Importance of the US
It was the US that launched this phase of the interminable Middle East crisis, by invading Iraq and assuming direct authority over it. Whatever project it had for Iraq has vanished, a victim of inappropriate or incoherent policies, and the violent upending of Iraq’s power structures.
Nevertheless, the US is still the most powerful actor in the Iraq crisis, and its decisions can sway the direction and the manner in which events could unfold.
In other areas of the world, the US has used its immense influence and power to cement regional security and economic associations. There is no reason why the regional associations being mooted in conjunction with a decentralised Iraqi state, could not play an equally important part in resolving the Iraqi crisis and dispersing the dangerous clouds threatening the region.
The Iraqi proposals
1 Iraq government calls for regional security conference including Iraq’s neighbours to produce an agreement/treaty on non-intervention and combating terrorism. Signatory states will be responsible to set of markers for commitments.
Purpose : To reduce/eliminate neighbouring countries’ support for insurgents, terrorists and militias.
2 Iraq government calls for preparatory conference on a Middle-Eastern Confederation of States that will examine proposals on economic, trade and investment union. Proposals will be presented for a convention on civil, human and minority rights in the Near East, with a supreme court/tribunal with enforcement powers.
Purpose : To increase regional economic integration and provide minorities in signatory countries with supra-national protection.
3 Iraq government calls for an international conference on Iraq that would include Iraq, its regional neighbours, Egypt, the UAE, the US, UK, France, Germany, Russia and China that would aim to produce a treaty guaranteeing :
a. Iraq’s frontiers. b. The broad principles of Iraq’s constitutional arrangements. c. Establishing international force to replace the multi-national force over 12 to 18 months. Appointing international co-ordinator to oversee treaty implementation.
Purpose : To arrange for the gradual and orderly withdrawal of American troops, ensure that Iraq develops along constitutional lines, confirm Iraq and its neighbours’ common frontiers.
4 Iraq government will introduce changes to government by creating two statuary bodies with autonomous financing and independent boards :
a. A reconstruction and development council run by Iraqi professionals and technocrats with World Bank/UN support. b. A security council which will oversee professional ministries of defence, interior, intelligence and national security.
Purpose : To remove the reconstruction and development programme from incompetent hands and transfer them to an apolitical, professional and independent body. Also to remove the oversight, command and control over the security ministries from politicised party control to an independent, professional and accountable body.
5 The entire peace plan, its preamble and its details must be put before the Iraqi parliament for its approval.


Any thoughts on the authentisity of this device as a potential spacecraft ?
They include the following movie a claimed tethered test flight;
video of nylon tethered craft
Anyone know if the method used in the demonstration model would work outside of Earths atmosphere or is this some bad astronomy hoax?
The people who put up the site claim that the craft uses asymmetrical Poynting Flow for generating thrust.
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As growing sectarian violence across Iraq renews fears of civil war, journalists gathered in New York this week to talk about their experiences reporting in the country over the past decade.
Pakistani journalist Najam Sethi was in the United States last week to talk about the challenges facing his country at a critical moment. Ever the contrarian, he also sees opportunities. "For the first time the media is challenging the military," he told an audience of friends and colleagues at CPJ offices in New York. "That's the biggest positive development out of the whole Pakistan debacle."
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1. Issue a presidential policy directive prohibiting the hacking and surveillance of journalists and media organizations.
2. Limit aggressive prosecutions that ensnare journalists and intimidate whistleblowers.
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