2.) States are the primary actors in international politics. Those states can be treated like rational, unitary acting bodies. No loviathen or international legislation that makes nations comply. If they do comply it is because it is in their own self-interest / they want to.
tonofilament[tonâ²Å-filâ²Ä-ment] 1. A structural cytoplasmic protein, of a class known as intermediate filaments, bundles of which together form a tonofibril; a tonofilament is made up of a variable number of related proteins, keratins, and is found in all epithelial cells, but is particularly well developed in the epidermis.
Sloan's Liniment (at right) was once a popular over-the-counter drug store item. Liniment (or embrocation), from the Latin linere, to anoint, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Sometimes called balms, liniments are of a similar or lesser viscosity than lotions and are rubbed in to create friction, unlike lotions, ointments or creams. Liniments are typically sold to relieve pain and stiffness, such as from sore muscles or arthritis. These are typically formulated from alcohol, acetone, or similar quickly evaporating solvents and contain counterirritant aromatic chemical compounds such as methyl salicilate, benzoin resin, or capsaicin.