The Politics of Fashion

Everyone knows that clothes make the man. From the executive suits that litter Wall Street like the remnants of a parade to the coveralls and work boots worn by construction workers and mechanics, clothes tell the story of who we are and where we are going. Even when the workday is done, what we choose to wear our time is still a reflection of our personality. From the suit to-suit, our clothes are designed to be not only functional but also future. Clothes tell others what we like, and often, how we spend our time. Sports franchise logos are constantly on display on Main Street America. T-shirts with well known television, film and music icons can be seen everywhere. The clothes have something to say and people are beginning to realize that the responsibility of being a walking billboard requires us to choose wisely.

Now more than ever, politics are entering the realm of fashion. Blatantly political phrases and slogans are increasingly on the shoulders of the public than the bumper cars. There are also clothing that advertise specific candidates or political parties and have actually been purchased by someone, somewhere (not obtained as a door prize at a fundraising party). But what options exist for those who like a little subtlety 'with their agenda? Enter the fusion of art and socially conscious clothing. Less politically and infinitely more fashionable, boutique tailors have created clothes that are the realization of the budget over between the message and the medium. Using art as a medium of exchange and clothing as the canvas, these pioneers of significancy are providing people with a way to express themselves both in figure and fact. What better way for entrepreneurs to meet the needs of an audience that is focused on reflecting a belief in style and substance.

As governments seek to Get Back Control

So the British government had its way on banning smoking in all enclosed public places and workplaces. The ban was made in the grounds of ensuring a safe working environment for all employees throughout the country. The ban applies everywhere except, of course, the same House of Commons. One might assume that this is because it is not open to the public and no one works! This is just another example of the hypocrisy of our government: 'Do as I do, do as I say'. 'You do not know what is good for you but we do it'. You can not have a wage increase or it must be restricted because it is not good for the economy, but we vote a significant increase because we are a special case ', and so it goes.

They also got their own way for the time on ID cards. Arguments about this have been displaced by the war on terrorism, the fight against illegal immigration than the current stop ID fraud. I actually had no idea that there are millions of people out there stealing each others' identity. I suspect that the only people guilty of identity theft are the same as members of the government seem to take a number of different forms depending on what side they want to ban or subject to us.

I suspect that the pressure of most of this recent legislation in the Western world is an attempt to regain control of the population. In the past if you stepped out of line or had an argument against were threatened with hell fire and damnation. With the decline of the Church, and his more modern approach of this control line is gone. With the immediacy of communication throughout the world we all now know what is happening at any time. Consequently, governments have lost control of the situation unless you happen to be in China!

There has been talk of putting chips in cars so that movements could be tracked us all the time. I do not know why the government just do not forget ID cards and go to the full step and put chips in us all. This would act as a means to verify your identity and have the added advantage of being able to track us and our movements all the time. Any body visiting the country could have a chip implanted temporary. In this way the police should not stop you, ask for a card that could simply scanning distance and if by chance 'chipless' that may block for 90 days.

Strange, is not it all started with a ban on fox hunting. I feel I had enough and should periodically move elsewhere, but where are you going? This seems like a tidal wave sweeping across the entire western world and it is impossible to stop.

Overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in 1996. The purpose of this law is to protect the private information of individual health from being disclosed to third parties without the consent of the individual. Except in unusual circumstances, consent must be in writing.

However, there are some exceptions to provide consent. The consent provision does not apply if:

- Treatment
- Billing
- Quality assurance
- Peer review
- Business planning
- Staff training
- Request for reporting to public health agencies
- Some emergency situations
- Research studies that have obtained a wavier from the Review Board (IRB)

Search

Private health information can be used in research studies if you de-individualized "so that the identity of the individual can not be ascertained from the information released. For example, if you were conducting a study of lung problems suffered by New Yorkers after the 911 terrorist attacks, Would it be allowed to identify as a patient, a 50 years old, 5'11 ', 175 pounds, while the male from New York City with high blood pressure.

Marketing

Healthcare providers are prohibited from selling or using their patient lists or members to market products from third parties. However, they can use their list to communicate or sell their services to their list members. Great care must be taken to restrict access when using online collaboration, such as an intranet (http://www.trichys.com).

Business Associates

All business partners, vendors or other contractors using the structure of health care provider must sign a contract stating they understand and agree to be bound by HIPAA. The health care provider can be held liable for the actions of business partner if it did not sign a contract or there was a history of abuse and health care noted in this regard.

Individual rights

Under HIPAA, individuals have the right to:

- Notice of privacy practices of health care provider
- Request for restrictions on who can access their health information
- Access, inspect or copy their personal health information
- Request for accounting of all disclosures of their health information
- Request for corrections or changes to data in their health

Health Care Provider Responsibilities

Health professionals are required to:

- Ensure the safety of both paper and electronic individual health information
- Establish a complaint process to investigate complaints
- Train staff on the law

The HIPAA regulations allow for both civil sanctions and monetary penalties for violations of the law.

Spies in the Ointment ---- For U.S. ports

Funny how the debate on the management takeover UAE port facilities in the United States fails to focus on intelligence as a major concern. Nothing less than the security of the ports of New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, Miami and New Orleans also an important point to stifle American oil supplies, is at stake.

Enough has been written about how the flow of petrodollars finding their way into the hands of Islamic militants and supporting the forces of global terrorism to establish it as fact. These transfers of money to make it clear that any Middle East oil producing nation is subject to powerful influences alqaeda and other such groups. As long as the money flows, the East East oil fields will be safe from violent disruptions, is a global-scale version of racketeering mafia: you pay, your store's OK, you not pay your dead!

Information can also arise as a result of threats and pressures that the same formula as the petro-dollars to those seeking the demise of our country. Hold the government of oil-producing country that is subject to these pressures responsible for the management of port facilities in the United States creates a reservoir of information to those who have sworn to destroy us and gives them a road map for our national weaknesses, an early warning system for military operations and presents opportunities for sabotage and attack on a large scale.

Ports have always been a focal point for espionage, and for good reason: the lifeblood of war, commerce, industry, and economic prosperity through them and tells his secrets well trained observers. The presence of spies in our ports credentials can provide all this information to the terrorists at Internet speed.

Also manage portions of a large port provides continuous access to port facilities and systems requires knowledge of port security, geography, and operations. daily presence in the port to provide knowledge of security systems, the credentials (which can be reproduced) and knowledge of safety standards they represent. Learn more sensitive about how containers are selected for inspection --- or not inspections, emergency response or security systems and how to disable lights can be easily found once inside the fence and experienced management of our ports.

No nation or company can be sure to keep spies and terrorists infiltrated their staffs and in the case of the UAE, out of our ports. Our staff has had spies CIA counter working undetected for years. It 's the nature of the beast and can not be avoided, no matter how counter-spin the administration puts out. UAE with the potential for infiltration is much greater due to internal pressure by the militants.

With spies in our ports there will be little port security. The how, why and complexity of port operations will soon be in the hands of those who have sworn to destroy us. Since there is only a matter of time until our enemies to find the key to unlock and enter port security with impunity.

The danger is real. Most hardware and military supplies bound for the flow and the Middle East through the ports on the east coast of the UAE want to manage. New Orleans is a center bottleneck point for a major American oil supplies.

There are men and women who work and fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our government has an obligation to protect their safety to the greatest extent possible. Failing to protect information concerning the type of equipment, the volume of military procurement, the ships they used, etc. provides notice of our plans and endangering rather than protecting our troops.

On the domestic front, imagine a spy or terrorist credentials that allows free movement within the Port of New Orleans. He or she might find spots where best to choke off 20% or more of oil supplies America violently or through more subtle sabotage. Further imagine such a person to duplicate their credentials and genuine leaders bombers or other destructive forces to choke points. Or imagine a top manager pressed to turn the head to the passage of hazardous cargo in America. The potential risks are incalculable, but very real.

It amazes me that our government thinks that Americans know that by their government is spying on them without warrants is a serious breach of national security, but can become dependent management of our ports and the information contained therein to a power foreign object of strong pressure from our enemies. Worse yet, pay them for it!

The Bush administration maintains that the UAE is an important ally in the war against terrorism and somehow taking out the major risks to enable them to manage our port facilities. Well, it does! In the light of 911, the leading UAE must understand our concerns increase the risk of further attacks or sabotage crippling, if not, then they are not as strong an ally as the administration thinks.

The governor of Wyoming for uranium miners: bring us your designs!

"We are ready: this state is at stake!"

The New Face of uranium mines in Wyoming

Part of a five-part series

Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal really like the current uranium bull market, "I hope that the price of yellowcake stays, and things are moving." Yes, the Democratic governor of Wyoming strongly supports uranium mining in his state. This makes sense because Wyoming is the largest producer of uranium in the United States. More than 40 percent of uranium reserves in the United States are located in Wyoming, according to estimates of reserves and resources published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Since hitting a bottom in late December 2000, the spot price of 'uranium has risen by over 500 percent, reaching a peak of $ 38.50/pound in late February. The last time that the uranium traded this high, President Ronald Reagan in the second month of his first term.

Unlike some states where uranium mining is frowned upon, or forbidden, Wyoming welcomes the industry with open arms. "We've always been sort of comfortable with the uranium industry," said Freudenthal StockInterview.com. "The uranium industry is part of our history. It is not something frightening or alarming for us." Freudenthal clearly sees nuclear energy as a potential solution to the energy crisis, "I do not think anyone has reservations that we need to have greater national capacity in energy. I believe that in the circles that care about those equations, there is clearly a role for nuclear energy. "

Freudenthal urged the capital market to act on the energy crisis, turning to Wyoming and mining abundance of uranium, "There's got to be a signals clear to the capital markets That investment in this area will ultimately be rewarded. We certainly the resource. "Since June 2004, listed companies and junior uranium speculators have created a frenzy played in the state. Wyoming Office of State Planning and investments reported developers are snapping up tens of thousands of acres of state leases. The reading room, where the prospectors and developers to study potential for leasing federal lands for the office of Cheyenne 'U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was filled to capacity during a recent visit by the editorial team StockInterview.com.

StockInterview.com asked if the unusually high level of activity focusing in Wyoming by listed companies, such as minerals Strathmore (TSX: STM; Other OTC: STHJF), Energy Metals Corporation (TSX: EMC), Kilgore Minerals ( TSX: KAU), UR-Energy (TSE: URE) and Uranerz Energy (OTC BB: URNZ) was purely speculative, Freudenthal said: "I think we're beyond the kind of speculation of people crossing and shooting everything. There 're down to serious gamers Trying to take serious decisions. "Good news for companies mentioned above uranium development: The Governor of Wyoming believe you mean business, and is doing everything he can to Encourage You!

Freudenthal was optimistic more companies would bring their projects in Wyoming, "These investments are not light. But you do not exit and reactivate the production of uranium, if at the end of the day, you have a buyer." Governor Freudenthal is a good Listening and acting quickly and decisively in the face facts. For example, when StockInterview.com informed him that dismantled Russian nuclear warheads now powered about one every twenty electric light bulbs in the United States, and that the swords-to-plowshares agreement could be finalized in 2013 (end of HEU), said Freudenthal, "If this timing is correct, then they should already be making decisions to invest in Wyoming. I hope they do."

A large number of Canadian and European financiers believe there is a nuclear renaissance. What is the Governor? "We are ready," Freudenthal shot back. "They just need to start projects and the money (in Wyoming). I think we have a better regulatory climate. I believe that if you move in 'in situ' (ISL) mining, we have some experience with this." And if public companies to bring their projects in Wyoming, as does Governor Freudenthal feel? "This state is at stake", said exuberantly.

Asked to compare Wyoming to New Mexico, once a higher state of uranium production, he said: "This was, historically, is much more comfortable with the development of raw materials." On the other hand, has some 'referred to the nuclear renaissance in New Mexico, where flying rumors of a new nuclear plant and the expansion of uranium mining and nuclear weapons in that state, saying: "New Mexico is closer to some large consumer markets of energy. They have fewer miles of transmission lines to build, if they are to arrive in California and Nevada. It seems illogical if I were an investor to look first. "

What does the Governor has to say to companies developing new flock of uranium, Cameco Resources, which combines the power of uranium mines in Wyoming? There are several companies that have staked the ground and are now beginning to move forward with their projects. Freudenthal advised, "They need to start a major allocation of capital at a rate that the project sponsors are comfortable. We went to speculators. People know that (uranium) is here. Nobody wants to hit the market too soon. And I will not be too late. Will move. I do not know when. But when it does, we can respond to it. We have the goods. We have the right regulatory climate. "

Governor Freudenthal would invite or discourage a public utility in constructing a nuclear power plant in Wyoming? "I have a problem with one. The question really has always been, and most of what we focus on now is being built power lines. If you do not have supply lines, we're not going to get nuclear plants . We're not going to get coal plants. We're not going to get anything. Ours is a country of export. There is not enough domestic demand for electricity to justify the construction of a plant. " Freudenthal added Wyoming WAS "waiting to see if the biggest economy is ready for some nuclear plants."

Two years ago, his administration created the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority to work on power lines getting built. This can help remove the bug stall the launch of the first nuclear reactor in Wyoming, as well as leveraging the most valuable source of renewable energy state, the wind. "We have five or six areas that are world-class wind resources. There are people who want to build the turbines, but were able to have access to the electricity grid. And I think the same applies in terms of whether it is a nuclear power plant, a coal plant or the new combined cycle plant, which can convert coal into gas. Ultimately, the market decide which side they are going to go. But, no matter what they do, I know that my chances of success are greater in Wyoming if I understand our paths of the power line. "

Freudenthal is popular, can think of a cowboy boot-clad feet, and can be decisive. And you are working on power line routes, not just to dream what could be done. "We hope some things," he explained. "We worked with California on the border line." And what is the dividing line? The Secretary of Energy announced in a press release a year ago, "This proposal shows the boldness and innovation for the West is traditionally known as multi-state cooperation and think big-picture must make regional markets thrive. " Secretary Bodman praised Governor Schwarzenegger, Freudenthal, Guinn and Huntsman, saying: "... the project 'Frontier Line' will start the process to ensure reliable electric power for some of our fastest growing Western States."

As an exporting State, Wyoming has done well during the recent boom in raw materials, enjoying the increase in royalties from oil production, natural gas, coal and uranium. Last year the accumulated surplus of nearly $ 2 billion. How does Freudenthal plan to spend this money? "We're putting a piece of scholarship in college, a piece of infrastructure and investment in a piece of human capital." And next year, there were more pieces like Freudenthal spend high energy prices continue to demand the removal of Wyoming offers plentiful resources generously to the rest of the United States.

As a side note, Wyoming is a "state red", but with a very popular governor who is paradoxically a Democrat. Although we have not discussed political ambitions Freudenthal, Wyoming before leading political figures has served as Vice-President of the United States through most of this decade. Memo to Hillary Rodham Clinton: Do not ignore Dave Freudenthal if you want to woo the large number of red states between the east coast and left coast. This might help the governor get your old room back to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Taliban infiltrated South Dakota Legislature

Where are the last vestiges of the Taliban leaders hiding in Afghanistan? They huddled in caves near the Pakistan border? Perhaps a condominium complex in Karachi. More likely are on a ranch in the heart of America.

Remember 1994? The religious fundamentalists over Afghanistan and fought on women in the country with a vengeance. Be wrapped in a Burga and beaten in the street was acceptable standards. Most doctors were forbidden to treat women, and to vote - no way!

The story repeats itself? Last week in South Dakota religious fundamentalists passed a measure making it a crime for doctors to perform an abortion except to save the life of a pregnant woman. There are no exceptions in cases of rape or incest. There had been wide vote. Déjà vu!

Help for victims of religious extremism in Afghanistan was slow to come. Ultimately, in refugee camps along the borders and the fate rights organizations, women broadcast messages of support in the occupied country via shortwave radio. Response to the oppression of the occupied South Dakota is already mounted. camps are springing up along the border with its closest open Dakota, as Mormonville, Nebraska and Laramie, Wyoming. The citizens of Redecktown, Missouri are collection CB radios to airdrop around Mount Rushmore.

female population of South Dakota has had a mixed reaction to this recent legislation of the Member Red terrible. When Republican Kellie Clueless was asked the opinion of legislative leaders forcing their will on the intimate life of free American women, said: "Ah, um from.

Antiabortion activist, Betty Sue Backwoods was interviewed in the island bikini wax in Sioux Falls Wal Mart. Betty Sue was quoted as saying: "I think Rep. Roger W. Hunt is a stone cold fox and I thank God that my religion makes all other beliefs. This is what makes America what it is to day. "Then he shook his six children in the cart and ran off to check the balance on her EBT card.

Surprisingly, a known Democrat supported the bill outright. Dr Wantmoremoney, owner of the alley Abortion and Penicillin Clinic in Pine Nut, SD made several lucrative donations across party lines to illustrate his new found love of Catholicism and loathing of the U.S. Constitution.

While the controversy raged, America's sons and daughters to die and kill in Iraq. For what? To protect America from religious fanatics hell-bent on destroying individual freedoms this country was founded on. At least that is what we are told. However, the U.S. military has not yet begun reconnaissance operations around Deadwood.

Meanwhile, Pierre, Governor Mike rounds added his input. "In the history of the world the true test of a civilization is how well people treat the most vulnerable and helpless in their society. Sponsors and supporters of this bill believe that abortion is wrong because unborn children are most vulnerable and most helpless persons in our society. I agree with them, "Rounds said in a statement.

Asked if perhaps a pregnant 12 year old girl raped by her uncle might be a touch more vulnerable to a glob-pin business division embryonic cells, Rounds said trying to sell this reporter a new auto insurance policy. The policy is complemented by the new mandate SD Terrorist Assault Vehicle Insurance attachment for an additional $ 10.00 per month. My Government now has a 78 Yugo better protected than my uterus.

Regarding the money be wasted fighting this rights legislation to the Supreme Court slapped the legislature laid out a plan to sell more of the Black Hills to corporate special interest financing of losing this battle.

Yes, it would seem that the Taliban were found missing. Religious fanaticism is alive and well in South Dakota. Privacy, individuality and freedom are DOA Maybe National Guard troops should be research Jewel Cave in the Black Hills for Osama bin Laden. And 'suspicion that Governor Mike Rounds and Mr. Bin Laden has never been seen together in public. Could be the same one?

With each mystery answered a new question arises. For example, when wearing our denim Burgas South Dakota legislators would prefer we women place rodeo buckles inside or outside?

Are You Fired Up About America? Notify Nothing Like Honesty

One day I was tuning up and down the radio dial as I drove along the Interstate. From time to time, I landed on the talk show callers who were simply appalled at the direction America is going.

They were frustrated that so many important issues were either being ignored or glossed over by federal, state and local government. It was clear that many people were very interested, but felt powerless to do anything.

At that moment I decided to design some t-shirt with patriotic messages and test them for sale at public events. Boy it worked! Generally we have created our tent and sell dozens of shirts for people who thank us left and right to put their feelings into words on a t-shirt you can wear and be proud.

And this brings us to a point even more important. The Americans have a First Amendment right to speak their minds. Is not the Fifth Amendment or the Thirteenth Amendment - the first and perhaps most important.

But while speaking your mind is clearly the basis of what it means to be Americans, the vast majority of us feel we can not make a difference. Therefore, do not even try.

Again and again I heard from people who are laid off about important issues, but keep their thoughts to themselves. Often mistakenly feel you are the only one who feels that way.

After wearing one of my shirts soon see the end of our tees in order to stem the tide of division and empower those who are willing to STAND.

Instead of going their separate driveway, focusing on being politically correct, people enthusiastically sharing ideas, passions, and concerns. And guess what, folks? This is where the real solutions come.

We must toil in our lives, and we hope all the important issues for the government. There are a lot of good people in government, but not all good ideas. And government, by its nature, can not solve problems without the help of its citizens.

So, talk! Write a letter to the editor, call a radio talk show, presented a website, and tell others what you think. And, most importantly calling elected to let them know that you are alive and well. You'll feel better. You will have more impact. And you will live the life of a true American patriot.