During the Civil War, Missouri presented President Abraham Lincoln, United States military commanders, and state officials with an array of complex and difficult problems. Although Missouri did not secede, a large minority of residents owned slaves, sympathized with secession, or favored the Confederacy. Many residents joined a Confederate state militia, became pro-Confederate guerrillas, or helped the cause of the South in some subversive manner. To subdue such disloyalty, Lincoln supported Missouri’s provisional Unionist government. He ordered troops into the state, approving an array of measures that ultimately infringed on the civil liberties of residents. In this thorough investigation of these policies, Dennis K. Boman reveals the difficulties that the president, military officials, and state authorities faced in trying to curb traitorous activity while upholding the spirit of the United States Constitution. Indeed, despite Lincoln’s desire to disentangle himself from Missouri policy matters, Boman explains, he was never able to do so. The situation in Missouri became more challenging after the United States Army defeated the state’s Confederate militia and then turned to preventing Confederate guerrillas from attacking Missouri’s railway system and from ruthlessly murdering, pillaging, and terrorizing loyal inhabitants. Eventually military officials established tribunals to prosecute captured insurgents. In his role as commander-in-chief, Lincoln oversaw these tribunals and worked with Missouri governor Hamilton R. Gamble in establishing additional policies to repress acts of subversion while simultaneously protecting Constitutional rights—an incredibly difficult balancing act. For example, while supporting the suppression of disloyal newspapers and the arrest of persons suspected of aiding the enemy, Lincoln repealed orders violating property rights when they conflicted with Federal law. While mitigating the severity of sentences handed down by military courts, Boman shows, Lincoln advocated requiring voters and officeholders to take loyalty oaths and countenanced the summary execution of guerrillas captured with weapons in the field. One of the first books to explore Lincoln’s role in dealing with an extensive guerrilla insurgency, Lincoln and Citizens’ Rights in Civil War Missouri illustrates the difficulty of suppressing dissent while upholding the Constitution, a feat as complicated during the Civil War as it is for the War on Terror.During the Civil War, Missouri presented President Abraham Lincoln, United States military commanders, and state officials with an array of complex and difficult problems. Although Missouri did not secede, a large minority of residents owned slaves, sympathized with secession, or favored the Confederacy. Many residents joined a Confederate state militia, became pro-Confederate guerrillas, or helped the cause of the South in some subversive manner. To subdue such disloyalty, Lincoln supported Missouri’s provisional Unionist government. He ordered troops into the state, approving an array of measures that ultimately infringed on the civil liberties of residents. In this thorough investigation of these policies, Dennis K. Boman reveals the difficulties that the president, military officials, and state authorities faced in trying to curb traitorous activity while upholding the spirit of the United States Constitution. Indeed, despite Lincoln’s desire to disentangle himself from Missouri policy matters, Boman explains, he was never able to do so. The situation in Missouri became more challenging after the United States Army defeated the state’s Confederate militia and then turned to preventing Confederate guerrillas from attacking Missouri’s railway system and from ruthlessly murdering, pillaging, and terrorizing loyal inhabitants. Eventually military officials established tribunals to prosecute captured insurgents. In his role as commander-in-chief, Lincoln oversaw these tribunals and worked with Missouri governor Hamilton R. Gamble in establishing additional policies to repress acts of subversion while simultaneously protecting Constitutional rights—an incredibly difficult balancing act. For example, while supporting the suppression of disloyal newspapers and the arrest of persons suspected of aiding the enemy, Lincoln repealed orders violating property rights when they conflicted with Federal law. While mitigating the severity of sentences handed down by military courts, Boman shows, Lincoln advocated requiring voters and officeholders to take loyalty oaths and countenanced the summary execution of guerrillas captured with weapons in the field. One of the first books to explore Lincoln’s role in dealing with an extensive guerrilla insurgency, Lincoln and Citizens’ Rights in Civil War Missouri illustrates the difficulty of suppressing dissent while upholding the Constitution, a feat as complicated during the Civil War as it is for the War on Terror.

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Follow us on LinkedIn – Coffee is regarded as the highest consumed beverage in developed countries such as, the US and major European countries. The beverage is the second most traded commodity in the world, next only to oil. The global coffee market is characterized by high amount of speculation and volatility, and is highly driven by the production trends that prevail in the major coffee producing nations. Consumption of coffee in the global market increased in 2010, with the ready-to-drink (RTD) segment topping the list with notable increases in almost all popular brands.

Despite the financial crisis being at its peak during the last quarter of 2008 and all through 2009, coffee performed well in terms of overall consumption, indicating that people continue to indulge in this little luxury come what may. Consumption figures have nearly always exceeded production over the last several years. The recent recession saw a large number of takers for premium instant coffee despite the relative high pricing, indicating a shift away from fresh coffee. The demand of the premium Arabica coffee variety is expected to grow at a higher rate as compared to its low-end cousin, the Robusta variety. The major growth driver is the increasing preference by the consumers in the west, towards the premium variety Arabica coffee beans. With increasing sophistication in coffee drinking habits, the present day consumers are more curious about the origin and quality of coffee consumed.

Blended coffee has dominated the global roasted coffee market since long time. Different coffee (roasted and specialty) types are marked by their own distinct taste, body and aroma. Coffee is produced almost exclusively in the developing world that includes 17 least developed countries. Coffee producing nations are continuously increasing domestic consumption. Coffee consumption in Brazil, the largest coffee producer globally, grew by 5% in 2010 as against the global average of 2%. China and India, with their large middle class consumer bases and growing number of young professionals are witnessing increased consumption of coffee. On the other hand, while these emerging markets are increasing consumption on the strength of their rising disposable incomes, there are few other importing countries that are offering potential for expansion because of low per capita consumptions. New markets such as Ukraine and Russia are witnessing a sharp rebound in consumption levels. Several Middle Eastern countries with higher disposable incomes are also forecast to offer good prospects for growth in the short-to-medium term period.

The research report titled “Coffee (Roasted and Specialty): A Global Outlook” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global coffee industry and identifies production and consumption patterns, major short to medium term market challenges, and growth drivers. Amply illustrated with fact-rich market data tables, charts, and graphs, the report provides a comprehensive overview of major coffee producing nations, and coffee importing countries Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, Japan, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Norway, UK, Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania among several others. The reader stands to gain macro-level insights into recent noteworthy corporate developments such as mergers, acquisitions, product launches, and other industry activities. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

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West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) February 06, 2012

If one is looking for a West Palm Beach or Palm Beach chiropractor, the Florida Pain Network will be able to connect individuals with the best Palm Beach chiropractic clinics very soon. The Network announced today that it is now accepting chiropractor West Palm Beach and surrounding area listings to serve patients.

According to the Institute of Medicine recent report , one third of America is suffering from pain. The cost to the country is over $ 550 billion dollars annually according to the report, which is staggering.

“Florida has a lot of good people suffering from a bad problem – pain. It may be back pain, neck pain, sciatica, failed surgery, spinal stenosis, or fibromyalgia, and all people suffering in Palm Beach County deserve treatment designed to avoid surgery and get these individuals back to living life to the fullest,” said Network CEO David Greene.

The Florida Pain Network connects those in pain with pain relievers – the best West Palm Beach chiropractor clinics along with the surrounding area. The connection allows those in pain to find the best physical therapy and pain management West Palm Beach clinics, and takes the hassle of researching them all individually. Top notch listings with specific information are provided right on Floridapainnetwork.com.

“These clinics dedicate their entire existence to nonoperative pain management with Palm Beach county chiropractic therapies that have been shown to work in multiple research studies. Studies show patient satisfaction with chiropractic treatment to be over 85%, and insurances now typically cover a lot of the treatment. At any one point in time over 10% of America is under the treatment of a chiropractor – that just speaks to the incredible results. The network also includes acupuncture Palm Beach Fl too as it has been shown to help patients tremendously.”

The floridapainnetwork.com site makes it easy to find one of these great chiropractic practices. There is a geo-targeting feature that tells individuals the closest practice and relays detailed listings of the practice’s features, services, hours, and insurances accepted.

In addition, the website has a significant amount of education as well including specific sections on Chiropractic education, Tens Unit FAQ’s, Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, Massage, Spinal Decompression Therapy, Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Pain Management treatments, an active Blog, and more.

If Palm Beach Chiropractors want to sign up with the Florida Pain Network, a limited amount of chiropractic clinics are being accepted. The Network provides connections to pain management doctors in Florida, chiropractic clinics, acupuncturists, and physical therapy clinics throughout the state of Florida. Interested clinics should email sales(at)floridapainnetwork(dot)com or register on the site under the “Add Your Practice” tab.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

At the request of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Measure Applications Partnership (MAP) has submitted its first annual review of performance measures being considered this year for use in federal rulemaking.

The measures evaluated by MAP will be used in public reporting and performance-based payment programs that help drive system-wide quality improvement and accountability. The measures apply to nearly 20 different federal healthcare programs. These include the existing Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System, Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting, and Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs (Meaningful Use for clinicians and hospitals), as well as the new Hospital Value-Based Purchasing and Medicare Shared Savings Program (Accountable Care Organizations).

MAP is a multi-stakeholder, consensus-based group of 60 organizations representing the full range of private- and public-sector healthcare stakeholders. These include employers, consumers, labor, clinicians, health plans, hospitals and other health care facilities. MAP also includes 40 subject matter experts and representatives from nine federal agencies. The group was convened by the National Quality Forum (NQF) (http://www.qualityforum.org) and began its deliberations in spring 2011.

MAP represents the first time the federal government has looked to a public-private collaboration in advance of healthcare rulemaking, to advise on which quality measures should be used in federal healthcare programs. Congress recognized that achieving quality and performance measurement that is aligned across federal, state, and private-sector programs would require a public-private partnership.

HHS sought broad input on a list of more than 350 measures and potential measures (a measure idea not yet fully specified or tested) the department put forth in December 2011. In past years HHS has issued rules on performance measurement one healthcare program or initiative at a time. As a result, measures in different programs vary widely. HHS recognized that providers and the public would benefit from a process that deliberately encourages a cross-program and coordinated look at the measures it selects for use in public programs.

“We need to make this complex effort work better so patients benefit the most,” said George Isham, MD, MS, co-chair of the MAP Coordinating Committee. “The unique public-private nature of MAP ensures that HHS is informed upstream by diverse and thoughtful healthcare leaders who are invested in the outcomes of measurement.”    

Using measure selection criteria shaped over six months, MAP winnowed down the pool of more than 350 measures and potential measures to those it determined were best for adoption. MAP made one of three conclusions for each measure or potential measure:

    Support – MAP supported approximately 40 percent of the measures under consideration by HHS for 2012 rulemaking.    

    Support direction – MAP supported the direction and aspiration of approximately 15 percent of the measures under consideration but indicated further development and testing is needed before inclusion in any federal program.

    Do not support – MAP recommended against adopting 45 percent of the measures under consideration and potential measures but the group emphasized that for nearly 70 percent of these it did not have enough information to complete a full evaluation at this time.

MAP prioritized for support measures that promote care coordination, team-based care, safe care, and evidence-based prevention and treatment practices that address the leading causes of mortality, starting with cardiovascular disease. Its work was guided in large part by the priorities established in the first-ever National Quality Strategy report released by HHS in March 2011.

MAP identified many important “measure gaps”– clinical or care delivery areas where measures either do not exist or have yet to be fully specified and tested.    Notable measure gaps were found in the following areas: patients’ experience-of-care and their functional status after treatment; shared decision-making between patients and doctors; mental health status; care coordination; cost and affordability of care; appropriateness of care; care in emergency rooms; and measures that help elucidate disparities in care between population groups. MAP encouraged HHS to fund measure development and testing in these areas.

“We found a number of promising and innovative measures and ideas that currently lack the specificity and testing necessary for adoption,” said Elizabeth McGlynn, PhD, co-chair of the MAP Coordinating Committee. “It’s our hope that MAP’s input will push these ideas to the next level for consideration in the future. If provided with proper funding, measure developers could use these concepts to help fill critical measurement gaps.”

In addition to its new pre-rulemaking report, MAP has presented to HHS measurement strategy reports on patient safety, clinician performance, and on the care provided to the 9 million people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (the dual eligible population). MAP is also releasing a report this month on performance measurement strategies for long-term care and post-acute care facilities and services. Future reports will address measurement strategies for hospice care and cancer hospitals.

“This new MAP report on the selection of measures, along with the performance measurement coordination strategies already submitted and currently in development, offers a pioneering approach to the way measures are selected by the federal government” said Janet Corrigan, PhD, MBA, president and CEO of NQF. “Taken together, they prove that public-private sector collaboration can lead us down a path toward achieving the aims of the National Quality Strategy – healthier people and communities, better care, and more affordable care.”

The full report is available online (http://tinyurl.com/6ogf5gq). Learn more about the work of the Measure Applications Partnership (http://tinyurl.com/4lklzg8).

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Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2012

During a recent visit with Tim Aalders, Curtis Greco discussed the Exploratory Committees’ progress and the greater message of his political ambitions. Greco views Tim Aalders appeal as “being driven by a truly grass-roots organization that has grown weary of the detached and non-responsive routines of Utah’s multi-term tenured Senator, Orrin Hatch. He is viewed as a practical extension of the excesses of government; inefficient, excessive, non-responsive and contributory negligent.” The Committee was established by local attorney, Dwayne Vance, who stated that “We are responding to the call of our fellow citizens to reduce the size, scope and influence of the federal government.”

Curtis Greco commented, “Tim Aalders own words echo with a timber that speaks not only of his own trials, he speaks for a growing body of his fellow citizens as well who share similar concerns. He is the bedrock of a stout spirit and the purest emblem that I know of for the iconic American Identity and precisely why we must continue to ‘Hold these truths as self-evident’!” In Aalders own words he speaks the perfect message; “Every day millions of Americans wake up to an uncertain future; they go without food or clothing…. They’re losing their jobs, businesses, homes and livelihood. Yet these stories go untold…you see, Washington and Wall Street do not adhere to the same rules that we do. Americans are listening to our message and waking up.” Aalders is leveraging his influence both through his daily radio shows, Buy Back America, national audience and his inspire project; Declaration of Restoration.

Following his return from Salt Lake City, Utah, Carmen Mete, The Imperfect Messenger Foundation lead researcher, caught up with Curtis Greco for his insights on what the future holds for Mr. Aalders and his message. Greco offered the following observation: “True, the State of Utah shares a 1/50th interest in the future of these United States yet in the domain of suffering and loss of Freedoms & Liberties long since thought to be sacred, the price of our tolerance for political failure is a distinctly individual burden and one of epidemic proportions and not simply confined to the Wasatch Range and high-desert plains of Utah. His is a message of America as it is today; a story of Tim Aalders, an every-man American. As he explores the feasibility of a U.S. Senate Campaign, I truly hope he takes the next step. The Nation needs to populate the entire Congress with men and women with this type of conviction. I share Mr. Aalders belief in the uncommon goodness of the common ideal particularly when expressed by an individual who represents the very reason why the cause of this Nation is worth perfecting. Mr. Aalders is the very image of an attribute which seems foreign to the practices of government at all levels: The attribute of character. If Aalders makes a formal run Senator Hatch could face a challenge his thirty-six years of cumulative influence may not be sufficient to overcome a substance-based challenge.”

Greco continued, “You know Carmen, some will wonder, more will sit and lament in the company of common miseries; fortunately though there will be a few who will rise and lead those who labor in anonymity and though they may be of different minds they remain eager to insure their common ideal. This, my friend, is the very core of the American Identity. It remains a National cause worth perfecting.”

The Imperfect Messenger Foundations fundamental cause revolves around a simple principal: “To compel the higher ideals of purpose and duty” by promoting a greater and more universal understanding of the Ideals expressed in this Nations own Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” As Curtis Greco, Author & Founder, regularly states, “This simple phrase is a National Cause in search of a willing People who dare express a willing commitment to preserving a cause worth perfecting!”

Greco’s articles can be seen with regularity in various publications however feel free to source and view each of his commentaries online at The Imperfect Messenger Foundations website.

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