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[unable to retrieve full-text content]The life-threatening MERS coronavirus that has emerged in the Middle East could spread faster and wider during two international mass gatherings involving millions of people in the next few months, according to researchers who describe the most likely pathways of international spread based upon worldwide patterns of air travel.
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University Launches New Course On The Benefits of Art in Therapeutic Approaches
Bristol, UK (PRWEB UK) 20 July 2013
As of September 2013 Bristol University will be running a course to teach its students how to apply the creative arts including dance, drama, music, and art as part of a therapeutic treatment program. The field of art therapy has long been a contentious one, with holistic researches claiming benefits for everything from stress and depression to physical illness.
In Western society people tend to view artwork purely as a decorative fashion accessory, a way of displaying personality traits and tastes to the whole world. The typical approach to wellbeing is focused on scientific methods such as medication ? taking a tablet to cure a headache ? to stop the feeling of pain while the problem persists. Holistic art therapies focus on treating the body and mind as a whole, in the belief that a healthy mind will bring about a healthy body.
It has long been established that a beautiful piece of art is enjoyable to look at, and art in its various forms has been enjoyed for thousands of years. Today it is almost impossible to escape the influence of art from advertisements to graffiti, but how much attention do people really take, and how does it really affect the average person.
Studies on art in a therapeutic environment began to emerge in the late 1970/80?s with the groundwork set by Carl Jung, who in 1959, encouraged his patients to create a picture in their mind after having a bad dream in order to visualise their ?unfulfilled desire for growth?. This process ? of creating a picture in the mind to cure stress - was quickly adopted by others in the field.
By choosing the right piece of canvas art it is possible to test this theory in the home. For example many people dream of being far away on a desert island, or winning the lottery and buying a super car, make it happen. With huge online libraries of canvas prints to choose from at http://www.the-canvas-art-shop.co.uk it's easy to find that ideal piece, and make dreams a reality. It doesn?t necessarily require an original piece of art or painting; it can be something as simple as a photo printed onto canvas, to reinvigorate a tired room.
The other side to artistic therapy is the creation of artwork, using various materials and mediums to express feelings and emotions. This approach certainly has benefits regarding relaxation and well being, with participants reporting that such courses have aided them with personal relationships, coping with stress, and even some physical ailments.
By 1980 Dean Simonton published a study detailing work with terminally ill patients and the use of therapeutic imagery. Part of his research included patients being asked to visualize the laser beams attacking the cancer, Simonton found that repeated sessions actually boosted the body?s defenses and accelerated the effects of the cure.
This research continued with patients being asked to draw or paint the pain they were feeling, being able to ?see? the pain they were then asked to imagine this pain leaving their body. They concluded that using these drawings and focusing on being pain-free patients can ?experience a similar, but longer-lasting effect than derived from drugs.?
A therapeutic approach to art and imagery is not restricted purely to the medical profession though. There are many cases of art being used to revitalize public spaces and bring a fresh lease of life to run down communities. Street artists like Banksy work to create artwork that makes the area they live in more colourful, humorous, and occasionally provocative. The spaces we live in, and the art that resides in them shapes the way people feel and cope with the stress of the busy modern world.
For most people the holistic approach to art is limited to the effect on moods and day-to-day life rather than physical well being. Being able to draw or paint emotions is a great way of relieving those pressures however for most people a well-chosen print or poster can be the ideal solution to add some inspiration to dull surroundings. The picture on display in a living room or office could have a huge impact on the general mood of the space, and the atmosphere of a home or office space.
There are a few simple steps to choosing art for the home:
- ????Location ? that plain, dull wall in the office could be an inspiration
- ????Colour ? vibrant reds bring energy and vigour, pastel shades bring calm
- ????Size ? fill the space without taking over the room
- ????Subject ? inspiration, motivation, or just something fun
There is a multitude of ways to find the perfect picture of painting online or in an art gallery ? it?s all a matter of taste. For something more personal it may be a good idea to make artwork at home. Starting with a blank canvas and some paints it's easy to create a personal piece of art ? from abstract splashes of colour to scenic landscapes ? there's no limit to inspiration.
The course run by the City of Bristol College incorporates the whole range of arts as methods of treating mental health issues, substance abuse, special needs, and teaching children. The studies will include:
- ????Creative group work and performance skills
- ????Understanding the therapeutic process
- ????Creative expression with art materials
- ????Making creative arts projects
Bristol University - http://www.bristol.ac.uk/
Canvas art - http://www.the-canvas-art-shop.co.uk
Source: http://uk.prweb.com/releases/2013/7/prweb10936529.htm
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Friday, July 19, 2013
Once-mighty Motor City files for bankruptcy
The Detroit skyline is seen from Grand River on Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Detroit. On Thursday the city became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy when State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge for municipal bankruptcy protection. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
The Detroit skyline is seen from Grand River on Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Detroit. On Thursday the city became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy when State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge for municipal bankruptcy protection. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
In this July 17, 2013, aerial photo is the city of Detroit. On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Detroit became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy when State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge for municipal bankruptcy protection. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
In a Dec. 12, 2008 file photo, a pedestrian walks by graffiti in downtown Detroit. On Thursday, July 18, 2013 Detroit became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy when State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge for municipal bankruptcy protection. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, FILE)
The Detroit skyline is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013, in Detroit. On Thursday the city became the largest city in U.S. history to file for bankruptcy when State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr asked a federal judge for municipal bankruptcy protection. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, left, speaks as state-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr listens during a news conference in Detroit, Thursday, July 18, 2013. Orr asked a federal judge permission to place Detroit into Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection Thursday. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
DETROIT (AP) ? Once the very symbol of American industrial might, Detroit became the biggest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy Thursday, its finances ravaged and its neighborhoods hollowed out by a long, slow decline in population and auto manufacturing.
The filing, which had been feared for months, put the city on an uncertain course that could mean laying off municipal employees, selling off assets, raising fees and scaling back basic services such as trash collection and snow plowing, which have already been slashed.
"Only one feasible path offers a way out," Gov. Rick Snyder said in a letter approving the move.
The filing marked a turning point for city and state leaders, who must now confront the challenge of rebuilding Detroit's broken budget in as little as a year.
Kevyn Orr, a bankruptcy expert hired by the state in March to stop the city's fiscal free-fall, said Detroit would continue paying its bills and employees.
But, said Michael Sweet, a bankruptcy attorney in Fox-Rothschild's San Francisco office, "they don't have to pay anyone they don't want to. And no one can sue them."
The city's woes have piled up for generations. In the 1950s, its population grew to 1.8 million people, many of whom were lured by plentiful, well-paying auto jobs. Later that decade, Detroit began to decline as developers starting building suburbs that lured away workers and businesses.
Then beginning in the late 1960s, auto companies began opening plants in other cities. Property values and tax revenue fell, and police couldn't control crime. In later years, the rise of autos imported from Japan started to cut the size of the U.S. auto industry.
By the time the auto industry melted down in 2009, only a few factories from GM and Chrysler were left. GM is the only one with headquarters in Detroit, though it has huge research and testing centers with thousands of jobs outside the city.
Detroit lost a quarter-million residents between 2000 and 2010. Today, the population struggles to stay above 700,000.
The result is a metropolis where whole neighborhoods are practically deserted and basic services cut off in places. Looming over the crumbling landscape is a budget deficit believed to be more than $380 million and long-term debt that could be as much as $20 billion.
In recent months, the city has relied on state-backed bond money to meet payroll for its 10,000 employees.
"It's an embarrassment, number one, to come to the realization that we're actually in this situation," said Kevin Frederick, an admissions representative for a local career training school. "Not that we didn't see it coming. I guess we have to take a couple of steps backward to move forward."
Orr made the filing in federal bankruptcy court under Chapter 9, the bankruptcy system for cities and counties.
He was unable to persuade a host of creditors, unions and pension boards to take pennies on the dollar to help with the city's massive financial restructuring. If the bankruptcy filing is approved, city assets could be liquidated to satisfy demands for payment.
Orr said Thursday that he "bent over backward" to work with creditors, rejecting criticism that he was too rigid. "Anybody who takes that position just hasn't been listening."
The bankruptcy could last through summer or fall 2014, which coincides with the end of Orr's 18-month appointment, he said.
Snyder determined earlier this year that Detroit was in a financial emergency and without a plan for improvement. He made it the largest U.S. city to fall under state oversight when a state loan board hired Orr. His letter was attached to Orr's bankruptcy filing.
Creditors and public servants "deserve to know what promises the city can and will keep," Snyder wrote. "The only way to do those things is to radically restructure the city and allow it to reinvent itself without the burden of impossible obligations."
A turnaround specialist, Orr represented automaker Chrysler LLC during its successful restructuring. He issued a warning early on in his tenure in Detroit that bankruptcy was a road he preferred to avoid.
Some city workers and retirement systems filed lawsuits to prevent Snyder from approving Orr's bankruptcy request, said Detroit-area turnaround specialist James McTevia.
They have argued that bankruptcy could change pension and retiree benefits, which are guaranteed under state law.
Others are concerned that a bankrupt Detroit will cause businesses large and small to reconsider their operations in the city. But General Motors does not anticipate any impact to its daily operations, the automaker said Thursday in a statement.
Detroit has more than double the population of the Northern California community of Stockton, Calif., which until Detroit had been the largest U.S. city ever to file for bankruptcy when it did so in June 2012.
Before Detroit, the largest municipal bankruptcy filing had involved Jefferson County, Ala., which was more than $4 billion in debt when it filed in 2011. Another recent city to have filed for bankruptcy was San Bernardino, Calif., which took that route in August 2012 after learning it had a $46 million deficit.
Associated PressThursday, July 18, 2013
Israel president urges EU to reconsider funds ban
JERUSALEM (AP) ? Israel's president has called on the European Union to reconsider its new ban on funding Israeli institutions operating in territories Palestinians claim for their future state.
Shimon Peres' statement on Thursday came as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in the region, trying to restart Israel-Palestinians talks.
Peres said Kerry is making progress and that talks could resume soon.
Peres urged the EU to "give priority to peace" and warned the ban "could cause another crisis."
The EU decision is to go into effect in 2014. It marks a new international show of displeasure with Israeli settlements built on lands captured in the 1967 Mideast war.
The Palestinians claim some of those territories ? the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem ? for their hoped-for state.
Source: http://news.yahoo.com/israel-president-urges-eu-reconsider-funds-ban-111553255.html
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