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Hong Kong prescribes new dose of old Chinese medicine

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Despite the age of its recipes, Chinese medicine -- which continues to thrive among Hong Kong's seven million residents -- is not standing still.

A growing number of young university-trained practitioners are pioneering changes within the industry, providing traditional remedies with modern efficiency.

Sofie Lau may work as a paediatric nurse and she may live in the modern, fast-paced city of Hong Kong -- but when it comes to treating her own ill-health, she prefers ancient remedies.

She pours a pack of brown powder into a glass of hot water, stirs it well and drinks the murky mixture down, hoping the traditional Chinese medicine will cure her feverish cold.

Lau, 25, says it feels more natural to turn to Chinese medicine.

"I've tried Western medicine, but usually I feel very tired after I take it. Even though I can recover very fast, I will become sick again afterwards," she explains at the Chinese medicine centre where she has come for treatment.

"But I can't just sit in front of the stove and watch herbs boiling for eight hours. I'm busy with work, if we had to boil the herbal soup like we did in the past, perhaps I wouldn't consider Chinese medicine as an option."

While Chinese medicine masters used to issue instructions for the tedious hours-long process of mixing, soaking, brewing and distilling herbs, nowadays practitioners prescribe ready-made powders.

The complicated brewing process is even outsourced, with orders made over the Internet for doorstep delivery.

It is the latest development for a practice that is thousands of years old and was traditionally passed down through the generations but was regulated in 1999 as the city eyed becoming a Chinese medicine trading hub.

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Biobanking For Medicine: Technology And Market 2013-2023

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Modernizing Medicine Leverages Nuance Technology to Make It Easier for Doctors to Document Patient Visits Through Speech

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BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwired - Apr 30, 2013) - Modernizing Medicine, the creator of the Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA), a cloud-based, specialty-specific electronic medical records (EMR) system, announced today that it is integrating Nuance's speech recognition technology within EMA, which can help improve physician documentation productivity, enhance physician satisfaction and assist physicians in keeping clinical information accurate and up to date in patient records.

Leveraging speech recognition software by Nuance, Modernizing Medicine's customers can reap the productivity and financial benefits of talking naturally and at their own pace to document patient visits within EMA, while using built-in voice navigation, and correction capabilities and mobile device gesture support within the software.

"EMA was built to save physicians time, and Modernizing Medicine wants busy doctors to utilize EMA's iPad app even more efficiently by speaking their documentation, saving them the time it takes to type," said Charles Brodsky, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Modernizing Medicine.

Benefits of using EMA with speech recognition:

For more information about EMA, now with speech recognition, visit http://www.modmed.com/speech-to-text.

About Modernizing MedicineModernizing Medicine is delivering the next generation of electronic medical records (EMR) technology for the healthcare industry. Our product, Electronic Medical Assistant (EMA), is a cloud-based, specialty-specific EMR with a massive library of built-in medical content, designed to save physicians time. Available as a native iPad application or from any web-enabled Mac or PC, EMA adapts to each provider's unique style of practice and is designed to interface with hundreds of different practice management systems. Today, Modernizing Medicine provides specialty-specific offerings for the dermatology, ophthalmology, optometry, orthopedics, plastic surgery and cosmetic markets, and to more than 800 physician practices across the country.In 2013 Modernizing Medicine was listed at No. 47 on FORBES annual ranking of America's Most Promising Companies.

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10 Most Selective Medical Schools

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The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: College and The Short List: Grad School to find data that matters to you in your college or grad school search.

Med schools may be on a mission to increase enrollment, but that doesn't mean they're accepting just anyone. In fact, some medical schools are being even more selective.

At George Washington University's School of Medicine and Health Sciences, only 2.1 percent of fall 2012 applicants were offered admission, down from 3.1 percent in fall 2010. This drop could be caused by a spike in applicants, which jumped by more than 4,100 between 2010 and 2012, according to data reported by the school.

The D.C.-based med school is not alone in its selectivity. The average acceptance rate at U.S. medical programs for fall 2012 was only 8.3 percent, according to data reported by 114 ranked medical schools in an annual U.S. News survey.

[Learn why most med school applications are rejected.]

That rate drops to an average of 3.3 percent at the 10 pickiest institutions, making getting into the most selective programs akin to winning the med school lottery.

Mayo Medical School in Minnesota, which tied George Washington with a 2.1 percent acceptance rate, is the only school on the list that isn't located on the coasts. Three California med schools -- Stanford University School of Medicine, University of California--San Francisco and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA -- represented the West Coast.

[Find out which med schools receive the most applications.]

East Coast schools include top-ranked Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts, as well as the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and the School of Medicine at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Schools designated by U.S. News as Unranked were excluded from this list. U.S. News did not calculate a numerical ranking for Unranked programs because the program did not meet certain criteria that U.S. News requires to be numerically ranked.

Below are the 10 medical schools with the lowest acceptance rates for fall 2012.

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Statement from the University of Sydney Medical School

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The University of Sydney Medical School condemns the retrieval of executed prisoners' organs for transplantation in China and endorses the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism that was signed in 2008.

It is our outright opposition to the retrieval of executed prisoners' organs for transplantation that has cemented our support for our Honorary Professor Huang Jiefu, who separate to his credentials as a transplantation surgeon has more importantly been a leading agent for change in China to its organ transplant system.

Huang Jiefu is recognised internationally for having made significant changes to the regulation of China's organ transplantation processes in an effort to curb the practice of organ retrieval from executed prisoners.

Huang was appointed an honorary professor in 2008 in recognition of his significant achievements in improving the Chinese health system and his ongoing involvement with the University of Sydney. His appointment was renewed in 2011 and he remains a valued contributor to the research and educational collaborations between the Medical School and our colleagues in China.

He has been an outspoken critic of organ retrieval from executed prisoners since 2005.

Huang is credited with seeking to eliminate China's reliance on organ retrieval from executed prisoners including by:

In February this year Huang Jiefu again publicly asserted that less reliance on executed prisoners would be necessary for reform of the organ transplantation system in China.

On 12 March the State Council of the People's Republic of China announced that the position of Vice-Minister of Health, held by Huang Jiefu, would be eliminated in the latest institutional restructuring plan. He has since been appointed as the Director of the Organ Transplantation Committee of the Chinese Government and remains influential in driving reform of organ transplantation in China and the international community.

The President of the Transplantation Society, which represents the entire international transplant community, has expressed the highest professional regard for Huang Jiefu. Professor Francis L Delmonico has described Huang as the foremost leader in China for progressive change in organ donation and transplantation.

The University of Sydney Medical School supports Huang's commitment to reform of the Chinese transplantation system and his continued association with the University as one of its honorary professors.

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Liberty in Books: The Financial Crisis and the Free Market Cure with John Allison – Video

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First Liberty Power Further Progress Towards Fencemaker Production

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LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- First Liberty Power Corp. (FLPC), an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals, is pleased to announce additional progress towards achieving the goal of near term mining on the Fencemaker property.

This week's Pathways of Progress update has First Liberty Power's partner at Fencemaker, James Vogan, Director of Stockpile Reserves LLC (SRL), initiating the transition of the Fencemaker property's Notice of Intent to a Plan of Operations as required by the federal U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This is a crucial step towards launching the mining operation early this summer.

Mr. Vogan explained, "Reclamation work at the site from the drilling program last summer is nearly completed, pending final inspection. Together with the recent completion of our next stage funding, and upon approval of the Plan of Operations, we will then be in a position to bring in Small Mine Development (SMD - http://www.undergroundmining.com) as early as the 2nd week of May to begin the process of securing the existing mine adit and drift the precursor step for undertaking underground mining activities. Starting today, our emphasis will be on implementing the Plan of Operations with the BLM to ensure all safety as well as other requirements are in full compliance."

Bob Reynolds, FLPC VP Operation concluded, "First Liberty and SRL continue to work closely to identify the necessary work requirements as well as finalize the timetables and costs, with all energies are directed this week towards initiating mining activities at Fencemaker. With the closing today of our one half million financing, the Company and its shareholders are one step closer to that first blast of stibnite (Antimony) ore."

First Liberty Power will continue to use its Pathways of Progress program to inform and update on all operational advances on our mining and financial progress.

ABOUT FIRST LIBERTY POWER CORPORATION: First Liberty Power Corporation (FLPC) is an innovative and diversified mine exploration and development company focused on bringing to market "Mined in America" strategic industrial minerals. Our corporate philosophy is driven by a dedication to Pathways of Progress, our program of best corporate practices designed to drive us rapidly towards mine production & milling, to the greatest benefit of FLPC shareholders, investors and mining partners, while ensuring safety, environmental integrity, and good governance. Presently, FLPC has interests in four properties: the Fencemaker Antimony project in Nevada, the Lida Valley and Smoky Valley Lithium Brine projects in Nevada, and the San Juan Vanadium / Uranium project in Utah. http://www.firstlibertypower.com

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Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the inherent uncertainties associated with mineral exploration and difficulties associated with obtaining financing on acceptable terms. We are not in control of metals prices and these could vary to make development uneconomic. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our most recent annual report for our last fiscal year, our quarterly reports, and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the SEC.

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WSJ Columnist Goes Bonkers On Rand Paul For ‘Loathsome,’ ‘Liberationist’ Streak Of Libertarianism

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If the last week has made anything clear about the Wall Street Journal editorial board, its that they sure do not like Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and his libertarian-leaning views on civil liberties.

Last Monday, the paper ran an editorial column lashing Sen. Paul and other libertarian-ish legislators who keep insisting that the U.S. homeland is not part of the terror battlefield in the wake of the Boston bombings. The editorial board asserted that Paul, several GOP colleagues, and anti-antiterror types on the left were making the U.S. more vulnerable by defending the bombing suspects right to due process and to be tried as a citizen of the United States.

And then this Saturday, Journal editorial writer Dorothy Rabinowitz took to the papers web show to offer up what can only be described as a trashing of the Kentucky senator.

Discussing the recent question du jour of whether Paul contradicted himself by suggesting in the wake of the Boston attacks that hed be fine with police using domestic drones to defuse active shooter situations, Rabinowitz opted for a wholly cynical analysis over a simple yes or no:

What hes for is himself and his changes in the presidential sweepstake. But if you roll back the tape to that filibuster, that extraordinary performance where he is Mr. Smith goes to Washington [in a mock Southern drawl] Im just a po boy chewin ma Snickers bar here and remember that he draped himself in the Constitution and he kept presenting this utterly false picture of people being cut down by their swimming pools by American drones. Can this happen? None of this could conceivably ever happen. But its that slippery slope that people like Rand Paul and their liberationist, anti-government frenzy like to paint.

So, she believes, he changed his position after Boston because he realized hed better be on the side of protection and surveillance.

The host then changed the subject to fire off a loaded question about whether Sen. Paul and others who believe in this theory of libertarianism that we have to give [domestic terrorists] every protection are engaging in a dangerous point of view.

Surprise! Rabinowitz agreed. Not only is the view that the younger Tsarnaev brother shouldnt be tried as an enemy combatant dangerous, it is also loathsome, she said. Loathsome because it represents the streak of libertarianism that Rand Paul represents one that she fears will push him into contention.

The two then engaged in a little banter about how Rand Pauls immigration policy puts him at odds with libertarianism, willfully (and disdainfully) neglecting the fact that Rand Paul himself has shrugged the libertarian label. It really shouldnt surprise anyone that the senator is more of what wed call a conservatarian, given his socially conservative views on multiple issues, and the fact that, indeed, he is not for a much less restrictive immigration system like most libertarians are.

But, putting facts aside, this becomes a little bit of a punching-bag situation for the two WSJ talkers. Because Rand Paul doesnt conform 100-percent to what they believe is libertarianism, he is an opportunist and a hypocrite not just, you know, a politician who never once professed to be purely libertarian.

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Rights group launches tourism boycott of Andaman Islands over 'human safaris'

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The tribal rights groups, Survival International, on Tuesday launched a tourism boycott of Andaman Islands urging tourists not to visit the Islands until the ``degrading practice of ``human safaris was stopped.

It said that hundreds of tourists from India and around the world travelled along the illegal Andaman Trunk Road every day to ogle at members of the Jarawa tribe treating them like animals in a safari park.

The tours have been widely condemned both in India and around the world Earlier this year, the Supreme Court banned tourists from the road for seven weeks reducing the traffic along the Andaman Trunk Road by two-thirds. But the ban was lifted after the Islands authorities changed their own regulations in order to let the human safaris continue, the organisation said.

It said it was calling on the 200,000 tourists visiting the islands every year to stay away until an alternative sea route was put in place. It had also written to more than 200 international travel operators urging them to stop their tours to the Andaman Islands.

The Andaman Government is arguing that the road is a necessary lifeline for the north of the islands. It is nonsense: in fact, theres no reason for the road. The route by boat is faster, more convenientand cheaper for islanders, so providing an alternative sea route is better for locals, tourists, and the Jarawa alike. There will be no end to these degrading human safaris until tourists stop using the road, and well continue the boycott until that happens, Survivals director Stephen Corry said.

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Solomon Islands Govt Supports WPNCL Full Membership of MSG

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The Government of Solomon Islands Supports WPNCL Full Membership of MSG

24th April 2013

During the meeting with Prime Minister of Solomon Island, Rt.Hon.Gordon Darcy Lilo MP on 24th April. It becomes apparent that the government of Solomon Islands will support to put West Papua on the agenda for the next MSG meeting in Noumea in June this year and Full Membership of the WPNCL to MSG.

West Papuan delegation consisted of Dr. Otto Ondawame, Vice Chairman of the WPNCL, Mr.Rex Rumakiek-Secretary General of the WPNCL and Mr. Andy Ayamiseba, Head WPNCL Mission to Vanuatu. But Mr. Barak T Sope Maautamate, the former Prime Minister of Vanuatu and adviser to the WPNCl could not come this time for technical reasons.

In his opening remarks, Dr Ondawame express his sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Government and people of Solomon Islands for their endless support given to the aspiration of Independence of the people of West Papua. And also their support for full membership of WPNCL in the MSG.

On 25th April, the delegation met Speaker of the Parliament, Sir Allen Kemakeza. The speaker expressed his full support for the plight of the people of West Papua and committed to raising the issue in the Solomon Islands Parliament. At the meting, the delegation asked for Solomon Islands Parliament to support the call for West Papua becomes Melanesian issue.

Prime Minister Of The Solomon Islands Assured Wpncl Of Support For MSG Membeship. Rt. Hon. Prime Minister. Gordon Dalcy Lilo met a delegation from the West Papua National Coalition for Liberation on 24 April 3013. The leaders of WPNCL were in the country to seek Solomon Islands support for their application to become member of the MSG. The delegation is consisted of Dr. John Otto Ondawame, Vice Chairman, Mr. Rex Rumakiek, Secretary General and Mr. Andy Ayamiseba, Head of WPNCL Mission to Vanuatu. Two other members of the delegation, Ms. Paula Makabory, human rights activist and Mr. Barak T. Sope Maautamate, former Prime Minister and adviser to WPNCL could not join the delegation due to technical problems. The delegation was, accompanied by Mr. Ian Ronnie, President of Solomons for West Papua Group.

PM Lilo assured the visiting Papuan leaders of his support for West Papua to become a member of the MSG. He further stated that he will request the inclusion of West Papua on the agenda of next MSG summit in Noumea. PM. LIlo ALSO stressed the need for Melanesian countries to assist fellow Melanesians of West Papua to achieve their right of self-determination peacefully. He reiterated the fact that the West Papuan struggle has taken 50 yeas; it is time to resolve it he said.

On behalf of WPNCL and the people of West Papua Dr. John Otto Ondawame stated, I would like to express our gratitude and sincere appreciation to you and the people of the Solomon Islands for your continuing support to our struggle for self-determination and independence. Dr. Ondawame also stated that being a member with the support of MSG is crucial for WPNCL efforts to take the issue back to the United Nations.

PM Lilo agreed that the UN solution should be the ultimate agenda because self-determination for West Papua as stipulated in 1969 is incomplete. The International community must be made aware of this fact.

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Islands facing fascinating poll

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30 April 2013 Last updated at 04:51 ET By Denis Nightingale BBC Radio Cornwall

The election for the Council of the Isles of Scilly on 2 May is the most fascinating in the islands' history.

A year of political turmoil is ending on the main island of St Mary's, with 18 candidates battling it out for 13 seats.

And, for the first time, two of the candidates are tied to a political party, hoping to end the tradition of every councillor being an independent.

Another seven seats will be contested between the other populated islands - or off-islands, as they are known.

It has not been an easy 12 months for the council. The suspension of the head teacher of the Five Islands School - the only school on Scilly - brought accusations of the council overstepping its authority.

The accusations were strongly denied but inflamed passions among islanders - so much so that a number of new candidates have come forward with a declared aim of "ousting the old guard".

The early retirement of the council's long-serving chief executive, Philip Hygate, means an immediate and vital task for the new council will be to find his replacement.

The interim chief, former Plymouth City Council head Barry Keel, has been brought in for six months to see how the council should be changed.

Is it overloaded with personnel, as some critics claim? Is it too secretive, as others believe? Does it handle its budget effectively? What about the islands' airport, which has nearly run out of funds?

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