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March 1, 2009 Seth's Blog: Beware of trade guilds maintaining the status quo SVG version of :Image:Carburetor. Image via Wikipedia My $8.00 Prescription Would probably be $50.00 if Lobbies for the Drug Industry were allowed through the front door of the Veterans Administration-Hospitals- I drove by a car lot the other day and noticed at least 500 unsold cars-Maybe the people who lobby for the auto industry can retrofit their current inventory with a fuel delivery system that gets 40 MPG in the city-6000 pounds of curb weight with todays carburetor a sale does not make- A carburetor (North American spelling) or carburettor (Commonwealth spelling), is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It was invented by Karl Benz before 1885[1] and patented in 1886.[2] It is colloquially called a carb (in North America and the United Kingdom) or carby (chiefly in Australia) Seth's Blog: Beware of trade guilds maintaining the status quo. Related articles by Zemanta * Beware of trade guilds maintaining the status quo (sethgodin.typepad.com) * Change (sethgodin.typepad.com) Feedjit Live Blog Stats Check out my lens Seth squidoo Enhanced by Zemanta ShareThis Tags: Australia, Barack Obama, Business, Devices, Economic, Energy, Internal combustion engine, International, Karl Benz, Medicare, North America, prescription drugs, Seth Godin, Status quo, Technology, Trade, United Kingdom, United States Filed under Uncategorized by marshal Spread the Word! del.icio.us Digg StumbleUpon Help Permalink Print Email Comment Related Posts * The Stimulus Plan Update « blog maverick-mark cuban- * BlueBlog: Glue Swag: Limited Edition * kdka.com - Sonni Abatta * PressThink * Seth's Blog discussion by DISQUS Add New Comment Record video comment Logged in as msandler (Logout) # Subscribe: This Thread # Go to: My Comments · Community Page Thanks. Your comment is awaiting approval by a moderator. Do you already have an acc

US economic and trade friction that has lasted for several months has increasingly become the focus of attention. The content of the US pressure is so wide and powerful that it has never been seen before. A few days ago, on October 4th, US Vice President Burns again distorted history in his speech o

On October 9, the International Monetary Fund IMF released the latest issue of the World Economic Outlook report. It is estimated that the world economy will grow at a rate of 3.7% this year and next, down from 3.9% predicted in July this year. The IMF warned that escalating trade tensions are the

The loss of a foot or limb due to landmine explosions or any disease is a major tragedy for any human being and to come to terms with this loss of a part of the body is not only a very traumatic experience but also fraught with dire economic consequences. A financially independent person suddenly realizes that he or she is totally at the mercy of relatives and friends and unable to indulge in any income generating activity. Prospects of poverty loom large over the horizon and this mental anguish coupled with the physical injury can wreck many a life.Buy online Handicapped Tricycle and disabled at lowest price and cheap cost in india from wheelchair india online shopping store of Tricycle manufacturer, distributor, dealer and supplier of variety of Tricycles at low price in india for handicapped Rehabilitation of such individuals is of prime importance and it is here that Help Handicapped International (HHI) plays a pivotal role especially in conflict areas where the number of landmine amputees is large. HHI is a registered charity working for the welfare of the physically handicapped and an NGO in special consultative status with ECOSOC. HHI specializes in fitting the Jaipur Foot prosthetic-an artificial limb developed in India and the most preferred in Asia and Africa because of the following factors: (i) It is light in weight (ii) It is fast and easy to fabricate. Since its manufacturing takes only a few hours the patient who comes to the centre in the morning can walk out on his own artificial limb by evening. (iii) It is very cost effective. (iv) It facilitates cycling, walking bare foot and squatting-all tasks essential to lead a near normal life in these continents. Post fitment the patient undergoes physiotherapy sessions to become accustomed to the artificial limb. He or she is also explained about some simple exercises that could be carried out at home as well as some tips on the proper use and maintenance of the prosthetic. HHI has

The US media said that gross domestic product GDP and unemployment rate are important indicators to measure economic changes, but the two are independent and different. GDP is a measure of the overall economic output of the United States and is used to measure economic health on a quarterly basis.

February 22, 2009 Economic Pulse: Saturday Errands Charles Shaw wine displayed in a Trader Joe's ... Image via Wikipedia Shopping Frank- Naomi and I live in a small town Royal Oak Michigan-both of us have time and every day we go out at least for coffee-If i don't take a laptop we usually got to McDonalds and since we both have Kindles we sit and read-the place is usually busy with kids as well as retired folks ! They still serve one of the best cups of coffee anywhere and they have three chocolate chip cookies for a dollar-and the product is good-fast food in known for serving a percentage but McDonalds is cost conscious and always maintains a quality level above other food outlets-we get our local television from Detroit Stations and I have been watching the National Advertisments diminish and being replaced with infomercials-all the newpapers in Michigan have cut down delivery days and are losing readership- I don't really care since we both get our news Online and there are Online Magazines Like Zimbio which have ton's of content-The other Local coffee shops and most restuarants are as dead as Custer-We buy the a lot of food items at small middle eastern and oriental grocery stores where expecially vegetables are always fresh and priced right-Chicken and Meat in Middle Eastern Grocery stores is dressed according to dietary laws and they all sell Amish Chicken the best available.If we want deserts we buy the at a middle eastern bakery that ships world wide-http://www.shatila.com/ and is a short drive-One of the few stores alway busy is Trader Joes they are marketing a brand of wine Charles Shaw and I see people buying it in cases, we have bought it is a good brand-and they seem to sell a lot of well processed frozen items-I have noticed a lot of Trendy Brands are being replaced with private label- Wallmart are experts at quality control in store brand foods-and sell more television sets than any store we buy at-I noticed they had great pricing on a

This project will be greatly promoted as Saudi Arabia agrees to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project with a $10 billion investment," the Pakistan Daily reported on September 20 news. According to the report, as Saudi Arabia joins the "Belt and Road" initiative (BRI), key stakehol

According to the news network on December 10, due to concerns about the possible political and monetary risks brought about by the settlement of the US dollar, the EU has recently issued an action initiative to recommend the active use of the euro in the economic strategy sector. In particular, the

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US military officials as saying on the 25th that it refused an application for a US warship to visit Hong Kong next month. The newspaper said that at present, the tension between the United States and China is intensifying due to a series of differences in the military and economic fields. In order

February 21, 2009 Richard Edelman - 6 A.M.: We Will Prove You Wrong Image representing Edelman as depicted in Crun... Image via CrunchBase February 20, 2009 We Will Prove You Wrong "Jeff Jarvis handed me a copy of his new book, "What Would Google Do?" after we finished a brainstorm on health care costs at the World Economic Forum. I have the utmost respect and admiration for the author as a visionary and change agent. He does not disappoint in his very pointed and inspirational text that is a must-read for anyone in the communications business. His central thesis is that control has moved to the people, that companies are advised to tap into the power of networks and that marketing must be based on relationships."Richard Edleman The last person to attempted to take a stab at Mr Edleman's Profession was Jason Calacanis-It is pretty hard to criticize the field of public relations unless you have a backround in Semantics,General Semantics, Mathematics,Game Theory and Statistics- Not just mouthing the words but are educated in these fields-General Semantics is a field pioneered by Alfred Korzibski and promoted by Carl Rogers,S I Hayakawa and Antatol Rapaport-and others- The map is not the territory is a remark by Polish-American scientist and philosopher Alfred Korzybski, encapsulating his view that an abstraction derived from something, or a reaction to it, is not the thing itself, e.g., the pain from a stone falling on your foot is not the stone; one's opinion of a politician, favorable or unfavorable, is not that person; a metaphorical representation of a concept is not the concept itself; and so on. A specific abstraction or reaction does not capture all facets of its source-e.g., the pain in your foot does not convey the internal structure of the stone, you don't know everything that is going on in the life of a politician, etc.-and thus may limit an individual's understanding and cognitive abilities unless the two are distinguished. Korzybski hel

The Federal Reserve issued a statement after the end of the monetary policy meeting on the same day, saying that information since November shows that the US job market continues to be strong and economic activity is expanding steadily. Recent data show that US household consumption

The United States is scheduled to resume economic and financial sanctions against Iran in early August. The European Union has been lobbying the White House and hopes that European companies will not be affected by sanctions. The US media reported on the 15th that senior US officials wrote to EU off

Types of CP Associated With Muscle Tone Cerebral palsy comes in several types, which may be associated with muscle tone or specific body parts. Those associated with muscle tone include: spastic CP, where abnormally high muscle tone causes problems with movement, usually in the legs and hips; ataxia, which is marked by involuntary muscle movements; athetoid, which prevents sufferers from maintaining a fixed muscle position (for example, grasping and holding); and mixed, where symptoms of both spastic and athetoid CP occur. Cerebral Palsy: Hope Through Research: Detailed information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, including facts on the causes, risk factors, warning signs, and types of CP. Definitions and Accommodations for Cerebral Palsy: Information on the types of CP and how to accommodate and interact with severe sufferers. From Kentucky's Office for the Americans With Disabilities Act. United Cerebral Palsy Association: Nonprofit organization that offers a nationwide network of affiliates aimed at expanding the rights, freedoms, and opportunities of those with cerebral palsy. Health Encyclopedia: Cerebral Palsy: Facts on the types, causes, prevalence, and accommodations related to cerebral palsy. Provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Cost of Cerebral Palsy: Information on the human and economic impact of cerebral palsy, presented in the form of an academic report composed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Types of CP Associated With Body Parts Certain types of cerebral palsy are associated with specific body parts rather than with the general condition of the muscular system. These types include: quadriplegia, in which all four limbs suffer severe motor dysfunction and a general inability to work together; hemiplegia, in which the limbs on one side of the body are severely affected, with the impact more pronounced in the digits; and diplegia, which causes problems with mus

According to the report, Denis Shea, the US ambassador to the WTO, threw out criticisms of China at the beginning of the meeting, arguing that the Chinese government led economic and trade policy is a fundamental challenge to the World Trade Organization. Zhang Xiangchen, China permanent

Manual wheelchair has two types: one with a collapsible frame and the other with a frame that is rigid. The one with a collapsible frame is called the folding wheelchair and it is easier to transport and store than the rigid-framed wheelchair. Because it has reinforcing struts as well as folding and locking mechanisms, the first is relatively heavier than the second. A car can be used to transport a folding wheelchair. It can be placed in the car's trunk instead of having to provide for special moving arrangements or use a bigger vehicle such as a van. The wheelchair that folds usually has an x-frame that makes it possible to fold it sideways. When not in use, it can be kept in a small area of space. When navigating on an uneven surface, the four wheels of the folding wheelchair remain on the ground because its flexible frame of the chair yields and bends to make up for the unevenness of the terrain. This makes it more stable on the uneven surface than the rigid framed chair. On the other hand, it is less stable on a hard floor surface. While making it easy to fold and transport the chair, the parts of the folding chair that can be removed and adjusted can get lost or worn down more easily. The requirement for more frequent repair and replacement of these parts makes the chair that can be folded more expensive to maintain. The wheelchair with a rigid frame can be kept in good condition more economically. The moving parts of the folding wheelchair make the chair's frame more flexible. This flexibility absorbs a significant portion of the force exerted to propel the chair. Thus, it is harder to control and push. Its relatively heavier weight adds to this difficulty, requiring more effort, as well as greater strength and dexterity, to propel and maneuver the wheelchair when compared to the rigid wheelchair. There are certain activities that are not appropriate for the user of a chair that can be folded to engage in. The desirable features of the folding

The Trump administration has made another move against Palestine After acknowledging Jerusalem as the capital of Israel last year and canceling most of the economic aid to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip this year, the US State Department announced on the 10th that it will close. Office of the PLO

Located in the northwest corner of the North American continent, Alaska is the closest state in the United States to China. Over the years, Alaska has established close economic and trade ties with China, and China has been the largest trading partner of the state for seven consecutive years. Since