text: AOSIS email@example.com Randomised Pilot Study on the Efficacy of Milking Cream and a Homeopathic Complex Topical Cream on Diaper Dermatitis Diaper dermatitis (DD) is an acute inflammation of the skin in the diaper area and is the most common cutaneous disease among infants and children. Calendula officinalis, Atropa belladonna and Sulphuricum acidum are homeopathic remedies which have been purported to be beneficial in wound healing and conditions affecting the skin, however, to date, no research has been conducted on the use of these remedies for DD. The aim of this seven-day, double-blind, controlled pilot study was to assess the efficacy of milking cream and a homeopathic complex cream as topical treatments for DD. Forty children between the ages of three to 24 months with DD were recruited. The homeopathic complex cream (n = 20) or unmedicated milking cream (n = 20) was applied after every nappy change for seven days. Efficacy on the severity of symptoms and the percentage of area affected was assessed by means of the 4-Point Grading Scale and the Modified Lund and Browder Charts respectively, on days 1, 2, 4 and 7. The results revealed that both groups showed statistically-significant improvements on rash severity and the percentage of area affected between consecutive visits, as well as over the entire research study period. Trends indicated that the treatment group had a faster resolution of symptoms and outperformed the control in certain affected body regions. Preliminary findings suggest that both milking cream and the homeopathic complex cream may be effective alternative treatment options for DD, and further investigation is warranted. Luier dermatitis (LD) is 'n akute inflammasie van die vel in die luier area en is die algemeenste velsiekte onder babas en kleuters. Calendula officinalis, Atropa belladonna en Sulphuricum acidum is beweerde homeopatiese middels wat voordelig is in wondgenesing en ander velkondisies. Tot ophede is daar geen navorsing gedoen op die doeltreffendheid van die bogenoemde middels op LD nie. Die doelwit van die sewe dag, dubbele-blinde, beheerde-loodsstudie was om die doelteffendheid van melksalf en 'n homeopatiese mengsel te evalueer as topikale behandelinge vir LD. Veertig babas tussen die ouderdomme van drie maande tot 24 maande was gewerf om deel te neem aan die studie. Die homeopatiese mengsel room (n = 20) of die melksalf (n = 20) was aangewend met elke luier vervanging vir sewe dae lank. Die doeltreffendheid van die room was beoordeel op dag 1, 2, 4 en 7 aan die erns van die simptome en die persentasie gebied wat geraak was, met behulp van 'n 4-Punt Graderingsskaal en die Gewysigde Lund en Browder Grafiek onderskeidelik. Uitslae het getoon dat die behandelingsgroep en die kontrolegroep albei statistiese, beduidende verbeteringe getoon het op die erns van die uitslag en die persentasie gebied wat geraak is, tussen opeenvolgende besoeke sowel as die hele studie tydperk. Tendense dui daarop dat die behandelingsgroep 'n vinniger oplossing van simptome getoon het en beter gevaar het as die kontrolegroep in sekere geaffekteerde liggaamstreke. Voorlopige bevindinge dui daarop dat beide melksalf en die homeopatiese mengsel room effektiewe, alternatiewe behandelings opsies vir LD is en dat verdere ondersoek geregverdig is. Janice Pellow1 1Department of Homeopathy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg Marlo Swanepoel1 1Department of Homeopathy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg Janice Pellow firstname.lastname@example.com Department of Homeopathy, PO Box 17011, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa 68018110.4102/hsag.v18i1.680 14 June 201225 Feb. 201329 Apr. 2013Pellow, J. & Swanepoel, M., 2013, 'A Randomised Pilot Study on the Efficacy of Milking Cream and a Homeopathic Complex Topical Cream on Diaper Dermatitis', Health SA Gesondheid 18(1), Art. #680, 9 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v18i1.680 © 2013.The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Introduction Problem statement Background Diaper dermatitis (DD) is an acute inflammation of the skin in the perineal area and is the most common cutaneous disease amongst infants and children (Fölster-Holst, Buchner & Proksch 2011). The exact prevalence is not known as many cases are self-medicated by parents or guardians (Wolf et al. 2000), however it is estimated that between 7% and 35% of diaper-wearing infants are affected during the period of wearing diapers (Barkin & Rosen 2003:588–589). DD is a type of irritant contact eczema characterised by erythema, inflammation, itching and pain, as well as papulovesicular or pustular eruptions of the skin in the diaper area. In severe cases, ulceration may occur (Visscher & Hoath 2006). The most distinctive feature of DD is that there is sparing of the skin folds (Friedlander et al. 2009). One of the biggest complications of DD is secondary infections with either anaerobic bacteria such as Staphylococcus spp. or Streptococcus spp., or fungi such as Candida albicans (Fernandes, Machadoll & De Oliveirall 2009). Research shows that as many as 77% of patients presenting with DD may become infected with C. albicans (Concannon et al. 2001). DD is primarily caused by the environment present within the diaper. Although diaper technology has improved in recent years, resulting in a decrease in both incidence and severity of DD, this condition remains a common problem (Fernandes et al. 2009). The following factors all compromise the barrier function of the stratum corneum, making the skin more susceptible to DD: ammonia levels, friction, levels of skin hydration (influenced by the type of diaper), pH level, proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes contained in the urine and faeces, micro-organisms present, diet (which has an effect on the alkaline levels), and skin maturation (De Wet et al. 1999; Fölster-Holst et al. 2011). DD tends to be episodic and is relatively self-limiting, unless secondary infections occur (Friedlander et al. 2009). Management of this condition involves frequent diaper changes and cleaning of the area with water and a pH-balanced mild soap (Fernandes et al. 2009). Commercially-available moisture barrier creams usually contain one or more of the following ingredients: petrolatum, mineral oil, dimethicone, zinc oxide, and lanolin; and have been shown to decrease trans-epidermal water loss and to improve skin conditions in some patients (Visscher 2009). These creams may result in allergic reactions in hypersensitive patients, and are usually ineffective for severe cases of DD (Friedlander et al. 2009; Visscher 2009). Corticosteroids are prescribed for persistent DD to reduce inflammation. Adverse effects such as skin atrophy and adrenal axis suppression are possible even with low doses, due to the relatively large body surface area covered, as well as the occlusive effect of the diaper (Friedlander et al. 2009; Railan et al. 2002:3). Topical antifungal creams or antibiotics are usually prescribed to treat secondary infections and are usually well tolerated (Friedlander et al. 2009; Wahrman & Honig 2000:58). These drugs may, however, result in various adverse effects when prescribed for systemic use (Snyman 2007). Aim of the study This pilot study aimed to assess the efficacy of milking cream and a homeopathic complex cream as topical treatments for Diaper dermatitis. TrendsA homeopathic complex is a combination of remedies prescribed together based on their indication for a particular disease condition (Kayne 1997:163; Vithoulkas 1981:15). In this study, three remedies were chosen that are indicated clinically for the symptoms of DD, namely, Atropa belladonna 6cH, Calendula officinalis D1, and Sulphuricum acidum 6cH. A. belladonna is indicated for dry, hot, burning, bright red, inflamed skin (Vermeulen 2001:161–168). Studies done on the use of A. belladonna extract on skin wounds in rats have showed a positive effect of increasing the rate of aseptic surgical wound healing. Higher dilutions appeared to have a more therapeutic effect, whereas lower dilutions appeared to increase cell death (Gál et al. 2009, 2012; Toporcer et al. 2006). In this study, A. belladonna was used in a 6cH potency to ensure safety. Calendula officinalis is indicated for skin conditions where there is inflammation, erythema, suppuration and pain (Vermeulen 2001:230–231), and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties (Muley, Khadabadi & Banarase 2009). One recent study found Calendula ointment to be a safe and effective treatment for DD in infants (Panahi et al. 2012). Sulphuricum acidum 6cH is indicated for skin conditions where there are livid, red, itchy blotches (Vermeulen 2001:930–933) such as are found in DD. Milking cream was chosen as the control cream, as well as the vehicle for the homeopathic complex, as it contains chlorhexidine (an antiseptic), Vitamin E (which has anti-inflammatory activity and maintains cell membrane structure) and lanolin (which has emollient effects and increases wound healing rates) (Stone 2000; Thiele & Ekanayake-Mudiyanselage 2007; Visscher 2009; Wohlrab, Jost & Abeck 2007). Although no studies have been conducted on its use for DD, milking cream remains a potentially-effective alternative to other brand-name barrier creams, as it is cost effective and its ingredients have similar antiseptic and emollient properties. Research aim The remedies used in this study have been widely used by homeopaths for the treatment of inflamed and painful skin conditions such as DD, however to date there have been no studies evaluating the efficacy of this homeopathic complex in the treatment of infants with DD. The primary objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the efficacy of both the milking cream and the homeopathically-medicated milking cream in the alleviation of DD symptoms, and the secondary objective was to compare the effects of these two creams. Contribution to the field This study has contributed to our knowledge on the use of milking cream as well as the homeopathic complex cream for DD, opening up the field for further studies to be conducted. This research highlights the potential therapeutic benefits of these creams in the management of infants with DD and its complications, and this information is of great value to health practitioners, caregivers and parents. Research method and design Design This was a seven day, randomised, double-blind, controlled pilot study involving forty participants from the ages of 3 to 24 months, placed in matched pairs. The hypothesis was that the homeopathic medication added to a milking cream base would alleviate the signs and symptoms of DD more rapidly than the group that only received milking cream. Data collection methods The study was conducted at the Homeopathic Health Training Centre, at the Doornfontein campus of the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Participants were recruited by means of purposive sampling via word of mouth, and by means of advertisements placed at UJ, at nursery schools and at hospitals in the area, with relevant permission given. Participants with DD, between the ages of 3 months to 24 months, who were wearing disposable diapers on a daily basis, were recruited into the study. Participants not using diapers continuously; with any other known dermatological disease; with an allergy or sensitivity to disposable diapers or skin care products; using any chronic or ongoing medications that might have affected the outcome of the study; or with a known allergy to any of the ingredients in the treatment or control creams were excluded from the study. Severe cases involving ulceration of the skin, or those showing no improvement within a few days, were referred to their relevant health care provider. Participation in this study was voluntary. The participants' parents or guardians were required to sign the information and consent form, which explained in detail the purpose of the study and all procedures related to it. The participants' parents or guardians completed the Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (modified from Palestine et al. n.d.) specific to this study before treatment started. Participants were allocated to either Group A (n = 20) or Group B (n = 20) using matched pairs according to severity in order to ensure equal distribution in both groups. The researcher then completed a case history and an evaluation of the rash according to a 4-Point Grading Scale (Concannon et al. 2001; Visscher & Hoath 2006) in order to determine the severity at 10 sites. The percentage of area affected was determined by using the Modified Lund and Browder Chart (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians n.d.). One group received a 200g tub of milking cream containing Atropa belladonna 6cH 3%, Sulphuricum acidum 6cH 3% and Calendula officinalis D1 3%, and the other group received a 200g tub of unmedicated milking cream. The researcher demonstrated the application of the cream in the presence of the participants' parents or guardians at the end of the initial consultation. The parents or guardians were requested to apply the cream to the affected area during the normal diaper changing routine as well as after every bath. They were asked to continue their normal diaper changing routine and not to change the child's diet, wet-wipe brand or nappy brand for the duration of the study. If any other cream or intervention was used, they had to notify the researcher. The parents or guardians were asked to keep a record of every application in the progress diary provided and to note any adverse effects from the use of the cream. The follow-up visits took place on days 2, 4 and 7 and involved a re-evaluation of all 10 areas by the researcher. Every effort was made to ensure consistency between participants, and all consultations were performed in the same consultation room under similar lighting conditions. Validity and reliability The 4-Point Grading Scale evaluated the severity of DD, and was modified from a similar grading scale used effectively in previous dermatological studies (Visscher & Hoath 2006). This evaluation looked at ulceration, scaling, rash papules, rash, oedema, redness, macules and continuous redness in all 10 areas, adding to a total score of 40. The higher the rating, the more severe the rash. The total percentage area affected was determined by the use of the Modified Lund and Browder Chart, looking at the same 10 areas as mentioned above, and referred to as the total nappy area. This chart is based on the Lund and Browder Chart, which is used for assessing burn wounds on the skin (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians n.d.). Wachtel et al. (2000) recommend the Lund and Browder Chart as being one of the most effective tools to use for determining body percentage, as it acknowledges age-related body ratio differences. The body is divided into various areas, with associated percentages assigned to each part, according to the ratio it occupies in comparison to the body. Data analysis All pertinent data collected was analysed by STATKON (the statistical department of UJ) using the following tests: within group analysis via the Friedman test and Wilcoxon signed ranks test; between group analysis via the Mann-Whitney Test. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant, except for the Wilcoxon signed ranks test, where the Bonferroni adjustment was applied, meaning that for a statistically-significant difference the p-value must be less than 0.0083 (J. van Staden [pers. comm.]). Ethical considerations Research was approved by the University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Health Sciences Higher Degrees Committee (HDC75/2-2-10) and Academic Ethics Committee (AEC76/01-2010). There were no anticipated risks to the study. Participants with severe DD or with a suspected hypersensitivity reaction to any of the ingredients in the creams were referred to their healthcare provider. Participants were ensured of privacy and all consultations took place in private consultation rooms. Anonymity was maintained by participants being allocated a number by the researcher and all files were kept under lock and key, thus ensuring confidentiality. Results Forty-five participants were recruited for the study. Five participants were excluded as they were suffering from other diagnosed skin conditions. The remaining participants were matched according to severity of the DD into two groups of 20 participants each. One participant from the treatment group and two from the control group withdrew from the study (see Figure 1), thus 37 participants completed the study. The gender and age distribution was similar between the two groups (treatment group: females 65%; average age 5.8 months; control group: females 70%; average age 6.3 months. For analysis purposes each of the 10 body area's measurements (Modified Lund and Browder Chart and 4-Point Grading Scale) were compared on the initial visit (baseline), and then on days 2, 4 and 7. Initial severity differences did occur between the two groups in certain areas as each participant's severity and rash distribution was different, making matching difficult. It was evident that five of the 10 areas were most commonly affected in all participants – both buttocks, the genitals and the inner thighs – and the results for these areas are given below. The number of participants affected in the other five areas was too small for statistical analysis, however it was noted that there was an improvement in DD symptoms in these regions for both groups over the seven days. Genital region Both groups had a statistically-significant reduction in mean percentage of area affected and rash severity of the genital region by day 7 (p = < 0.001) (Figures 2 and 3). The Wilcoxon signed ranks test indicated that the treatment group had a statistically-significant improvement between the initial visit and day 2 for percentage of area affected (p = 0.001; effect size 0.53) and for rash severity (p = 0.007; effect size 0.45) when compared with the control group (percentage of area affected p = 0.201, effect size 0.21; rash severity p = 0.0336, effect size 0.16). The control group only showed a statistically-significant improvement toward the end of the week. Inter-group analysis, however, revealed no statistically-significant differences between the two groups for percentage of area affected (p = 0.950) or for rash severity (p = 0.593) by day 7, indicating that the treatment group did not outperform the control group. Right inner thigh Both groups had a statistically-significant reduction in mean percentage of area affected and rash severity of the right inner thigh region by day 7 (p = < 0.001) (Figures 4 and 5). The treatment group showed the greatest reduction of percentage area affected (94.08%) as compared with the control group (46.12%). The Wilcoxon signed ranks test indicated that the treatment group had a statistically-significant improvement between the initial visit and day 4 for percentage of area affected (p = 0.002; effect size 0.51), and between the initial visit and day 2 for rash severity (p = 0.007; effect size 0.45), compared with the control group (percentage of area affected p = 0.034, effect size 0.35; rash severity p = 0.809, effect size 0.04). Inter-group analysis, however, indicated no statistically-significant differences between the two groups for either the percentage of area affected (p = 0.113) or the rash severity (p = 0.125) by day 7, indicating that the treatment group did not outperform the control group. Left inner thigh The mean percentage of area affected in the left inner thigh region (Figure 6) was initially slightly worse in the control group. Both groups showed a statistically-significant reduction in percentage area affected by day 7 (p = < 0.001), however the treatment group showed a faster reduction (73.69% reduction by day 4), compared with the control group (27.43%). The mean rash severity of the left inner thigh region of both groups (Figure 7) improved over the seven days (treatment group p = < 0.001; control group p = 0.001). Further analysis revealed that the treatment group had a statistically-significant change between the initial visit and day 4 (p = 0.002), and the control group between day 2 and day 7 (p = < 0.006). The greatest effect size difference was seen between the initial visit and day 2 (treatment = 0.42; control = 0.05). Inter-group analysis revealed statistically-significant differences on days 4 (p = 0.003) and 7 (p = 0.033) for percentage of area affected, and on days 4 (p = 0.004) and 7 (p = 0.029) for rash severity, indicating that the treatment group outperformed the control group. Right buttock Both groups had a statistically-significant reduction in mean percentage of area affected and rash severity of the right buttock region by day 7 (p = < 0.001) (Figures 8 and 9). The Wilcoxon signed ranks test indicated that the treatment group had a statistically-significant improvement between the initial visit and day 2 for percentage of area affected (p = 0.009; effect size 0.43), compared with the control group (p = 0.363; effect size 0.15); and between the initial visit and day 4 for rash severity (p = 0.002; effect size 0.51), compared with the control group (p = 0.529; effect size 0.1). Inter-group analysis revealed statistically-significant differences on day 4 (p = 0.010) and day 7 (p = 0.024) for percentage of area affected, and on days 2 (p = 0.048), 4 (p = 0.005) and 7 (p = 0.019) for rash severity, indicating that the treatment group outperformed the control group. Left buttock Both groups had a statistically-significant reduction in mean percentage of area affected and rash severity by day 7 (p = < 0.001) (Figures 10 and 11). The Wilcoxon signed ranks test indicated that the treatment group had a statistically-significant improvement between the initial visit and day 4 for both percentage of area affected (p = 0.001; effect size 0.49) and for rash severity (p = 0.005; effect size 0.46), compared with the control group (percentage of area affected p = 0.063, effect size 0.38; rash severity p = 0.467, effect size 0.12). Inter-group analysis revealed statistically-significant differences on days4 (p = 0.006) and 7 (p = 0.010) for percentage of area affected, and on days 2 (p = 0.067), 4 (p = 0.002) and 7 (p = 0.010) for rash severity, indicating that the treatment group outperformed the control group. It was noted that each participant in the control group received on average more frequent daily applications of the cream (5.18) than the participants within the treatment group (4.63). Discussion DD is a common problem and is of concern for both parents and healthcare providers. The symptoms of DD are distressing for the infant, and require an appropriate and rapidly-effective treatment plan (Friedlander et al. 2009). In this study, homeopathically-medicated milking cream was compared with unmedicated milking cream to evaluate its efficacy in alleviating the symptoms of DD. Discussion of the ingredients of milking cream The individual ingredients of milking cream have shown potential benefits in the treatment of skin conditions. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic which is particularly effective against staphylococcal infections. One double-blind comparative study evaluating the antiseptic efficacy of a topical triclosan and/or chlorhexidine combination in adults with atopic dermatitis, found that it was effective in the control of pathogens and aided in the management of dermatitis (Wohlrab et al. 2007). With regard to Vitamin E, there is evidence to suggest that topical use helps to balance and maintain the skin barrier, making it potentially useful for DD, however further studies are needed to determine its efficacy for this condition (Thiele & Ekanayake-Mudiyanselage 2007). Lanolin is an emollient that is obtained from sheep's wool, and comprises of wool alcohols, fatty alcohols and fatty acids. It is a natural emulsifier and is a common ingredient in cosmetics. Whilst lanolin has shown humectant and wound-healing properties, and appears to be safe in healthy individuals, it has also been implicated as a possible allergen in atopic dermatitis sufferers. In a retrospective analysis on the incidence of lanolin allergy, however, over a 15-year period, involving 24 449 patients, the mean annual rate of sensitivity to wool alcohol in patients with or without atopic dermatitis was relatively low (1.7%) (Stone 2000; Visscher 2009; Wakelin et al. 2001). The efficacy of milking cream for DD has to date not been evaluated; it was hypothesised that the combined effects of these ingredients would be beneficial to DD sufferers. In this study, milking cream served as the control cream as well as the base for the homeopathic complex. Calendula officinalis The homeopathic remedies included in this complex cream have shown potential benefits in healing skin conditions. Calendula officinalis is made from marigold flowers, and has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties (Efstratiou et al. 2012; Muley et al. 2009; Preethi, Kuttan & Kuttan 2009; Ukiya et al. 2006). Chandran and Kutton (2008) showed that the topical use of C. officinalis had a significant effect in improving wound healing in rats with thermal burns. They postulated that the anti-oxidant activity of Calendula spp. might have played a role in this phenomenon. One in vitro study supports these findings and has shown that C. officinalis extracts appear to stimulate the proliferation and migration of fibroblasts. Fibroblasts play a crucial role in wound healing and this study showed that, even at low concentrations (10 µg/mL), C. officinalis enhanced cell numbers by between 64.35% and 70.53%, thus possibly leading to a more rapid recovery time in clinical situations (Fronza et al. 2009). A study done by Gazim et al. (2008) indicated that the use of C. officinalis is beneficial for the treatment of Candida albicans and various bacteria. As secondary infections are common in infants with DD and can have a large impact on the severity of the condition, the use of C. officinalis is therefore well indicated. Apart from its healing properties, Calendula may also help prevent dermatitis, and in one study, the preliminary data supports the efficacy of the topical use of C. officinalis in the prevention of radiotherapy-induced dermatitis (Kassab et al. 2009). Specifically with regards to DD, one randomised comparative trial compared the therapeutic effects of C. officinalis ointment and Aloe vera gel on 66 infants with DD. The treatments were applied topically three times daily for 10 days and favourable effects were noted in both groups, however the Calendula group had a higher therapeutic effect than the Aloe group, and no adverse effects were noted (Panahi et al. 2012). Atropa belladonna and Sulphuricum acidum Atropa belladonna is a homeopathic remedy made from the deadly nightshade plant and has traditionally been used for its wound healing properties (Gál et al. 2012). Toporcer et al. (2006) conducted a study on the use of A. belladonna water extract on skin wounds in rats, which showed a positive effect of increasing the rate of aseptic surgical wound healing. In 2009, Gál et al. confirmed that this extract promoted healing of cutaneous wounds through its anti-inflammatory properties and by increasing collagen deposition and tensile strength. A further study showed that A. belladonna modulates wound healing by inducing fibronectin and galectin-1 rich extracellular matrix formation, as well as by increasing the proliferation of keratinocytes. These effects, however, are dependent on the concentration of the extract, with higher dilutions seeming to have more therapeutic effects (Gál et al. 2012). Sulphuricum acidum (made from sulphuric acid) is clinically indicated for skin conditions characterised by excoriation, erythema, itching and pain, and is one of the main remedies indicated for streptococcal, staphylococcal and Candida albicans infections (Gupta & Manchanda 2005:85; Vermeulen 2001:930–933). No previous studies have been conducted on the efficacy of the topical application of Atropa belladonna or Sulphuricum acidum on infants with DD. Both remedies were used in a highly diluted form (6cH potency) in this study. Homeopaths potentise substances in order to reduce their harmful, toxic effects, as well as potentiate their therapeutic properties. Outline of the results In this study, both the treatment and control groups showed significant improvements on the percentage of all areas affected and on rash severity between consecutive visits, as well as over the entire research study period. These findings indicate that both creams were effective in relieving the symptoms and signs of DD. Inter-group analysis revealed that statistically-significant differences between the groups were noted on the right and left buttock, as well as the left inner thigh, for both rash severity and percentage of area affected, indicating that the treatment cream outperformed the control cream. Although improvement of DD was observed in both groups, the treatment group appeared to have had a higher therapeutic effect, with a faster resolution of symptoms compared with the control, in these body regions. A possible explanation for why there was no statistically-significant difference in the genital region may be due to poor matching in this region. Matching according to severity of the symptoms proved difficult due to the large number of regions assessed in this study. In general, the control group received 10.62% more frequent applications than the treatment group, indicating that the treatment group possibly appeared to need less cream application due to the faster decrease of the DD symptoms and signs. Whilst the potential exists for hypersensitive individuals to develop an allergy to any of the ingredients in the creams, no adverse effects were noted by any participants' parents or guardians in either group. Practical implications It can be concluded that the homeopathic remedies added to the milking cream showed a greater and more rapid reduction in DD symptoms in comparison to the control group, possibly due to the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects which they possess. Furthermore, the antimicrobial activities of the remedies may have helped prevent and treat secondary bacterial and fungal infections. It is also believed that the ability of these remedies to stimulate collagen production resulted in stronger barrier function as well as the prevention of trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Limitations of the study Due to the small sample size, the number of participants affected in certain areas such as the abdomen and outer thighs was too small to analyse statistically. A larger sample group would have possibly yielded more statistically-viable results. Matching of the groups was difficult due to the large number of areas being assessed, and the matching criteria. The milking cream was medicated with homeopathic remedies made in alcohol, according to standard homeopharmaceutic procedures. Alcohol, according to Chauhan, Raut and Karuppayil (2011), assists in the treatment of Candida albicans, a common secondary infection in DD cases, thus participants in the treatment group may have received a slightly additional benefit from the alcohol in the cream, although the alcohol content of the cream was minimal. Alcohol also has the potential to cause irritation to the skin and burning and discomfort when applied. No adverse effects were noted in this study. Recommendations It is recommended that future studies on similar treatment protocols use larger sample groups which would produce more representative results, and should concentrate on the five most commonly-affected sites of the body. Future studies might consider preparing the remedies in an aqueous base rather than an alcohol base, which might limit any possible sensitivity or burning of compromised skin. Other known barrier creams for DD can be compared to the combination used in this study. Future studies might also look at the effect this homeopathic combination has on micro-organisms such as Candida albicans, which will provide extra objective data. Other known homeopathic remedies that match the morphological presentation of DD can be added to the complex for further evaluation. Conclusion The results showed that both the homeopathic complex cream as well as the unmedicated milking cream by itself had an ameliorating effect on DD in infants and could serve as a safe and effective alternative treatment for this condition. Evidence also showed that the treatment group outperformed the control group in certain affected areas, and seemed to have a more rapid resolution of symptoms. Further investigation is warranted. AcknowledgementsThis work was financed and supported by the University of Johannesburg. The contents of this work are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official views of UJ. Acknowledgements are also made to Dr J.L. 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Reaper Miniatures Bones: An Evolution Of Gaming Miniatures
Scroll all the way down for the FAQ! It explains how to pledge for multiple Levels, multiple Options, and more!
Why are we doing this?
Since the launch of Bones in March, a full third of the figures we ship are Bones Gaming Miniatures. We have 8 pages of Bones suggestions going in our forum. It's clear that you, our fans, want more of these Bones figures. And why not? They're awesome sculpts at a terrific price! What's not to love?
As it turns out, they're also really expensive to produce. The mold costs alone are astronomical. In order to grow this line, we can do it slow and steady over the next several years, or we can defer to you guys and launch a bunch of new ones as soon as possible.
By the end of the year, we anticipate having 30 products in the Bones line. What this Kickstarter will do is at least double the Bones line to 60 total models: character models, new sculpts, big monsters, the sky's pretty much the limit.
All we need to kickstart this thing is your support.
What Do I Get For Supporting You?
We have a number of opportunities available for our supporters.
These include, but are not limited to, various apparel items, a chance to receive each of the new 30 plastic models, a metal Kickstarter-exclusive Sophie model, Design-Your-Own-Miniature packages, not to mention some of the most valuable Crown Jewel one-of-a-kind items from the Reaper archives. (And we even have some incredible stretch goals in mind – we remain ever optimistic!)
Something for everyone who loves miniature gaming.
What Are Bones Gaming Miniatures?
What?! You're a gamer, right? Have you been living under a rock?
Bones are only the best plastic gaming models to hit the industry in the last decade. For more info, you can click here.
Vampire Level = Zombie Level + Ghast Level + Wraith Level + Mummy Level. 241minis: 240 Bones Plastic, and 1 Metal Sophie*!
(Zombie and Wraith Levels will ship in September 2012. The Ghast and Mummy Levels are expected to ship in March 2013)
See individual goal rewards for details on specific rewards.
*Sophie may be traded out for Options after the Kickstarter ends.
He's 7 inches from tabletop to wingtip, 7.5 inches tail to nose, and has a 12 inch wingspan!
They're each about 2.75" from tabletop to the tops of their heads.
This reward is open to Pledges of all levels.
As with our other rewards, there is no limit to how many of these you can receive. However, if you select 5 or more, additional shipping may apply.
NOTE: Skeleton and Zombie levels will need to Add $5 for International Shipping. That's $5 for one set, or $5 for both, and even $5 for multiple copies of one or both.
Like the paint rewards we just achieved, the "Orcpocalypse!" Set is NOW available to all pledge Levels! You'll get 20 Orcs, 4 copies each of the 5 models shown.
NOTE: Skeleton and Zombie levels will need to Add $5 for International Shipping. That's $5 for one set, or $5 for two, and even $5 for more than that! Shipping does not stack, so simply include the highest shipping value among all options and levels desired.
Everybody, at any level of support, can now have this hard plastic miniature carrying case by increasing your pledge by only $25. It comes with 6 pieces of foam, cut to fit over 100 miniatures! (Add +$5 Shipping for international pledges, unless your current level already pays more than $5 for shipping.) Outrider Hobbies designed the foam. Additional designs to fit this case, including designs that hold Reaper Master Series Paint, tools, or larger figures can be ordered through foamcorps.com
These figures won't be made in our usual Bones plastic, but a transparent orange!
Each Dragon is over 3" tall, and would count as Huge in the world's oldest Fantasy RPG.
Vampire and Undertaker level backers will receive these 4 "medium" and one "large" spectral haunt figures – made in translucent green plastic.
She's 7 inches tall! She's one of Sandra Garrity's finest sculpts, and she's only $10!
We're ready now to launch an entire new line of Bones Miniatures – Chronoscope Bones!
All Pledge Levels that are receiving a Bones or Case shipment will also receive One "Mister Bones" Bones miniature with their shipment, as our way of saying "Thank You!"
These 6 IMEF Marine miniatures are now included in your Vampire level pledge.
We're very excited to announce this one!
Hot on the heels of the unveil of Chronoscope Bones comes another Bones launch! Pathfinder Bones is coming! This will be our first Bones Licensed line, and everybody's very excited about it! We're starting out with Paizo's most popular monsters, the Goblins, and giving them to you Vampire and undertaker backers!
And that's not all! This one of pathfinder's most iconic images – the gorgeous Red Dragon, illustrated by Wayne Reynolds and sculpted by Julie Guthrie! Vampires and Undertakers, he's yours for just $10!
If you pledge for extra sets of these, be aware that each extra set includes all 2 of each, not one of each.
One of the strengths of the Pathfinder Miniatures line is the creative, evocative character designs. Their Iconic characters, representations of the class in the game, really stand out as not just illustrations, but living characters of their world. To that end, we introduce here 7 Pathfinder Iconics for the Pathfinder Bones miniatures line. With this goal, you will get Seelah, Damiel, Merisiel, Feiya, Valeros, Amiri, and Seoni! These 7 miniatures is now included in your Vampire or Undertaker Level pledge.
Our last big Pathfinder monster was the Iconic Red Dragon from the front cover of the Bestiary. The only way to outdo that is with the Iconic Jabberwock from Bestiary 2! To get one of these, simply increase your Vampire or Undertaker Level pledge by $10.
You'll get Ezren the wizard, Kyra the cleric, Lem the bard, and Seltyiel the Magus!
This bad boy is 7 and one-half inches from nose to spiked tail, and his tallest head is 3 inches off the ground!
If you want extras, you don't have to buy equal numbers of both! You can get more Griffons for $4 each, and more Owlbears for $3 each!
We are going old school! Every Vampire or Undertaker Level pledge will receive Frog God Games pdf of Swords & Wizardry Complete Rules. Play the game the way it was meant to be played... Original edition rules, original edition feel. Put those miniatures to work in this award winning game.
Vampire and Undertaker backers will receive a free PDF copy of Matt Forbeck's (Author of Reaper's CAV:The Big Dance Novel)latest novel: Shotguns & Sorcery: Hard Times in Dragon City!
Kicktraq.com is a website that keeps daily charts and data on Kickstarter projects. Right now, the highest number they predict us being able to reach is $3,339,192. We should do better than that. So, right away, let's DREAM BIG!
And by BIG, I mean, the littlest reward miniatures yet! We're jumping in with both feet this afternoon asking to beat Kicktraq's projections, and offering up these 12 adorable familiars as a reward – in addition to the other 228 Miniatures already in Vampire – Bringing your total to 240 Miniatures!!!
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Slide your finger to match Chinese and English words.Official HSK vocabulary. This is a cool game to learn Chinese. You can slide your finger or tap the words to match Chinese and English words on your phone. If you match the right Chinese and English words, the matching words disappear. The words are chosen from Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) official vocabulary. HSK is the People's Republic of China's only standardized test of Modern Standard Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers. The HSK test approximates the English TOEFL. The test aims to be a certificate of language proficiency for higher educational and professional purposes. China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Hanban)) is currently responsible for the HSK exams and introduced a new format in November 2009: Level Certificate
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Bridgeport to host NCAA women's tournament
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has again been awarded a regional site for the 2013 NCAA women's basketball tournament, the NCAA announced Friday. This time the NCAA has placed the site at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport March 30-April 1.
The MAAC was originally scheduled to host the regional in Trenton, N.J. However, the NCAA announced Oct. 15 that it was forced to remove the regional from the site due to a new New Jersey law that permits gambling on both college and professional games.
The conference quickly sided with Fairfield University and the city of Bridgeport to maintain hold of the regional. It will be the second straight year that Fairfield will be involved in hosting a segment of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in Bridgeport.
"Bridgeport has proven to be a great host for our championship in the past and we are excited to be making a return this March,'' said Carolayne Henry, chair of the Division I Women's Basketball Committee. "We appreciate both the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference and Fairfield University stepping forward to host because of this special circumstance.''
The Bridgeport Regional semifinal games are scheduled for March 30 at noon and 2:30 p.m. The regional final will held April 1 at 7:30 p.m., with the winner advancing to the Final Four in New Orleans April 7 and 9.
Fairfield last hosted a regional in Bridgeport in 2006. It has also hosted the first and second rounds of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in 2004, 2008 and 2012.
The first and second round games in 2012 drew crowds of 4,563 and 4,372 at the 9,000-seat Webster Bank Arena, respectively. Ticket packages for all three games of the subregional were $62 and $41 for single games at the arena box office. No discounts for senior citizens or youths were offered. And they were the highest priced tickets among any of the pre-Final Four rounds of the tournament.
The venue had not drawn less than 6,556.
"The move of the regional site to Bridgeport made sense for a number of reasons,'' MAAC commissioner Rich Ensor said. "Bridgeport and Webster Bank Arena have a long history of hosting NCAA championship events, while maintaining a regional host site on the East Coast is good for the championship.''
In a statement, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch said, "We are extremely proud that the Park City will play host once once again to the NCAA tournament."
With Bridgeport being awarded the regional, No. 2 UConn's quest for an NCAA-record sixth straight trip to the Four Final will not leave Connecticut. The Huskies are hosting the first and second rounds of the tournament at Gampel Pavilion.
UConn previously reached the Final Four in 1995 and in 2004 after playing its first four games of the NCAA tournament in Connecticut.
"I think when Trenton lost it through no fault of their own I'm sure the NCAA was probably hopeful that somebody would step up,'' UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. "And Bridgeport being a place that's had regionals and done it successfully, and they've had great crowds down there in the past years, I'm not surprised. And I think it makes all the sense in the world.''
HARTLEY OUT: Junior All-American Bria Hartley will not play in Sunday's season opener against the College of Charleston at Gampel Pavilion. She has missed nearly a month of practice due to a high grade sprain and a partial ligament tear in her left ankle.
Hartley was initially told by the UConn medical staff that she would miss anywhere from two to four games. She also will not play at No. 15 Texas A&M Nov. 18. Right now the target date for her return is Nov. 22 against Wake Forest at the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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MLK's daughter calls for healing on Inauguration Day
Bernice King won't be at President Obama's inauguration, but she and her father will be there in spirit. The nation's first black president will take his oath of office using a Bible from Martin Luther King Jr.
"The fact that the president is using daddy's Bible is heart-warming for me," Bernice King said Monday on CNN's Starting Point program. "Because my father was first and foremost a preacher, pastor. It reminds people of that."
Inauguration Day falls on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, and his daughter will speak at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where her father was baptized and later was a co-pastor. King, the youngest of the King children, is the only one of her siblings to follow her father's calling into the ministry.
In her CNN interview, King reflected on the significance of the first black president taking his oath on a day honoring her father. She said the family did some repairs to the family Bible, "so it wouldn't fall apart when the president places his hand on it."
"My father was such a healing leader, and so was Abraham Lincoln," she said on CNN. "And (so is) our president in these times because the nation is so divided."
Obama is "in one of the interesting positions where we'll have to find a way to bring the nation together to heal the nation." King said she intends to call for "healing and reconciliation, in light of the gun discussions and discourse going now, that we've got to really consider creating a more non-violent society."


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Artist Michael Anthony Simon employs some unusual helpers in creating his gauzy, brightly-hued sculptures: spiders. To create these unique pieces, Simon invites industrious arachnids into his studio and sets them to doing that thing they do best.
Simon came up with these idea for these spider web sculptures while working on another sort of unnatural coloring of nature. While working in Korea, Simon had the idea to "highlight" leaves on trees by painting them in bright pinks and blues, a process that allowed him to create art with nature without harming the living trees in the process. He decided to explore a similar type of highlighting with spider webs. Simon would collect local spiders and house them in his studio where the spiders would build webs between plastic rods. When he was finished with the spiders, he would return them to the area where he found them. As for the webs, he sprays them with layer upon layer of misted lacquer, making them permanent enough to color and display. They lack the ethereal quality of the unadulterated webs, but here they look more like a material ready to be crafted into textiles, which seems rather appropriate given the way Simon has harnessed the natural abilities of these spiders for his somewhat unnatural creations.
Beautiful/Decay has more on Simon and his spider web and non-spider web art.
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Andy Murray revealed a fast start was key as he brushed aside Joao Sousa and, crucially, conserved plenty of energy for the challenges which lie ahead at the Australian Open.
The world number three was too strong in every facet of the game as he won 6-2 6-2 6-4 against a game but, ultimately, outclassed opponent.
In temperatures which exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit, getting the job done quickly was vital and Murray was engaged for a mere hour and 41 minutes as he booked his place in the third round against resurgent Lithuanian Ricardas Berankis.
Murray admitted afterwards that by getting out of the blocks so swiftly in the first set allowed him to tailor his gameplan to the conditions.
He said: "I got up a couple of breaks pretty quickly in the first two sets so I could play, not loose points, but I could try to shorten the points, which helps.
"I also served well today. I got a lot of free points on my serve.
"There were very few long rallies so it worked out well for me because it was really tough conditions."
The US Open and Olympic champion took to Hisense Arena in early afternoon and he admitted it became particularly difficult when the sun broke through the clouds.
"It was actually okay when the sun was in but when it came out it got really hot, really quickly," he added.
"It was a good match to get done in straight sets."
A straight-set victory was never in doubt with Sousa's game simply not big enough to cause Murray any significant problems.
The world number 100 from Portugal had limited chances to impress as Murray dictated the match from the baseline.
And on the rare occasion he had to escape from trouble, the Scot's serve came to his aid.
Murray broke early to establish a 2-1 first-set lead and although Sousa threatened an immediate response at deuce in the next game a wonderful backhand pass up the line and an ace saw the Scot extend his advantage.
Another break put Murray in total control and he had few alarms in serving it out to move a set up.
The second set continued in the same vein with Sousa unable to make any inroads.
A horribly-shanked forehand handed Murray another break in the first game a gift he hardly needed.
And when Murray claimed the Sousa serve once more, having chased down a drop shot and forced an error from his opponent, for 3-0, the writing was on the wall for the 23-year-old from Guimaraes.
To his credit, he got on the board in the fifth game – albeit with plenty of help as Murray's concentration wavered – but it did little to stem the tide as Murray held for 5-1 having been taken to deuce.
Any remote hope the crowd had of a Sousa comeback was evaporating by the minute and Murray kept his foot on the gas by starting the third set with yet another break – his fifth of the contest.
A powerful forehand return put him 30-40 up and, having moved his opponent round the court, he took the chance when Sousa could only put a desperate lob beyond the baseline.
Murray was clearly in the mood for a quick finish and he showed his desperation to get the job done with a loud yell of anguish after putting a backhand into the net in the seventh game.
He was irritated further as a break point came and went before Sousa, via a neat serve and volley, took it to remain just one break down at 3-4.
It was to prove enough, though, as two confident holds saw Murray progress to a meeting with Berankis, who thrashed 25th seed Florian Mayer today for the loss of just six games.
"I have practised with Berankis a lot," said Murray.
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In our previous issue, we looked at the composition of the electrical board. We know this board determines who the AHJ is, but what else does it do? We can find the answer in Annex H, specifically 80.15(J).
The board has five duties:
- Administer and enforce Art. 80 (which, per 80.1, means the entire NEC).
- Establish the qualifications for electrical inspectors.
- Revoke or suspend an electrical inspector's certification.
- Establish and amend electrical regulations.
- Establish procedures for recognition of electrical safety standards and equipment acceptance.
You can probably think of several reasons why it matters that you know this. Here are three that should be on your list:
- By explaining the five duties to your employer, you may get employer support to serve on the board yourself (the board provides compensation, but you will still need the time off). The experience is a great résumé point and will expand your skill set in new ways.
- What if you have a concern about the regulations in your jurisdiction? You now know where to present your case.
- The board is a "higher authority" to which you can appeal, if you have a major conflict with the AHJ and you can't work it out.
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SANTA CLARA, CA – In their first of five matches in the month of April, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (2W-2L-1D) came from behind to earn a draw against San Jose Earthquakes (2W-2L-2D) on an action-packed Saturday evening at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Highlights: Earthquakes 1 - 1 Whitecaps FC
Whitecaps FC head coach Martin Rennie made three changes from last week's starting lineup with Erik Hurtado replacing Camilo, Russell Teibert replacing Gershon Koffie, and Corey Hertzog replacing Darren Mattocks. Tom Heinemann made his first appearance as a member of the Blue and White, coming on as a late substitution in the second half.
From kickoff, it was evident the match would be fast-paced with many chances for both sides, and it took only a few minutes for the action to begin.
On five minutes, Chris Wondolowski had a great chance for put the Quakes in front, but 'Caps goalkeeper Joe Cannon was able to smother the ball before any damage could be done.
Just minutes later, in the 16th minute, Wondolowski had his second chance to give the Quakes the lead, but Cannon was able to make a big save on the low shot by the California native.
San Jose was able to capitalize on their pressure on 18 minutes when former 'Caps midfielder Shea Salinas made a low pass to Alan Gordon, who in turn made a quick flick over to Wondolowski. The 2012 MLS goalscoring leader promptly finished his third chance of the match to make the score 1-0 for the home side.
On 24 minutes, Daigo Kobayashi sent in Hertzog, who was making his first MLS regular season start, and second appearance as a member of Whitecaps FC. The Pennsylvania native was unable to equalize and the score remained 1-0 in favour of the home side after 45 minutes.
The second half provided more chances for both sides, as San Jose looked to increase their lead and Whitecaps FC looked to equalize.
On 49 minutes, Hurtado beat his defender and broke into the box, but his shot went wide and high over the near post. Just two minutes later, in the 51st minute, Wondolowski almost increased the Quakes' lead, but Cannon jumped out to snag the ball.
A fortunate bounce on 62 minutes led to Whitecaps FC equalizing. With a Kobayashi shot deflecting to him, Hertzog pounced and buried the ball into the back of the net while San Jose defender Victor Bernárdez and striker Alan Gordon were off field changing their boots. The result was a 1-1 match.
The remainder of the half featured an increase in physicality, with 'Caps defender Alain Rochat and midfielder Russell Teibert, as well as Earthquakes strikers Michael Fucito and Steven Lenhart all receiving yellow cards.
The final 10 minutes proved to be frantic for the 'Caps, who were pressed with many chances by the Earthquakes, but Cannon came up with a huge save and Young-Pyo Lee blocked a close shot from Wondolowski to help the 'Caps earn an important point on the road in a 1-1 draw.
After the match, Rennie broke down his team's performance.
The 'Caps will now return home to host Real Salt Lake at BC Place next Saturday, April 13. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.ca/whitecapsfc.ca.
Budweiser Man of the Match: Andy O'Brien
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
Attendance: 10,525
Scoring Summary:
18' - SJ - Chris Wondolowski (Alan Gordon, Shea Salinas)
62' - VAN - Corey Hertzog
Match Stats:
Shots: San Jose 14 - Vancouver 8
Shots on Goal: San Jose 6 - Vancouver 2
Saves: San Jose 1 - Vancouver 5
Fouls: San Jose 14 - Vancouver 12
Offsides: San Jose 3 - Vancouver 1
Corners: San Jose 6 - Vancouver 4
22' - SJ - Rafael Baca
40' - SJ - Ramiro Corrales
65' - VAN - Alain Rochat
66' - VAN - Russell Teibert
78' - SJ - Mike Fucito
86' - SJ - Steven Henhart
San Jose Earthquakes
18.Jon Busch; 21.Dan Gargan, 2.Ty Harden, 26.Victor Bernardez, 15.Justin Morrow; 6.Shea Salinas (7.Cordell Cato 69'), 4.Sam Cronin, 30.Rafael Baca, 12.Ramiro Corrales © (16.Steven Lenhart 69'); 8.Chris Wondolowski, 24.Alan Gordon (9.Mike Fucito 76')
Substitutes not used:
1.David Bingham, 5.Brad Ring, 14.Adam Jahn, 22.Adu Tommy
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
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Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, has 5 000 km of Indian Ocean coastline and has a unique natural offering with 90% of all it's flora and fauna endemic. There are more than one hundred types of Lemurs, countless chameleon species, a rich cultural heritage and pristine private islands to explore. This is a country which I have had the privilege to visit several times in the past decade.
As a leisure tourism destination, Madagascar has huge potential and a unique ecological offering. Eco tourism in particular has high potential with diverse climates, landscapes and unique natural phenomena. With its sensitive ecosystem tourism development will need to be well controlled to find the right balance between volumes of arrivals and retaining the prestige offering. Resort and island tourism is another high potential segment with a good mix of beach and nature attractions.
But hotel and tourism investment is anything but easy in this natural paradise. Since the recent political instability commenced in 2009 the tourism sector has been hard hit. Aside from the damaged reputation, air access has reduced and Madagascar is difficult and expensive to get to and to get around. Recent strikes and poor reliability from the national airline only exacerbate this situation. Due to the large scale of the main island and the poor quality of the roads, air access is critical. As a result Madagascar receives only a fraction of the tourist arrivals of its Indian Ocean neighbors yet with arguably a more exciting tourism offering.
The recent take over of the management of several airports by Aeroports de Paris and a push to open skies could change this. Once good air access is in place between tourist markets and Antananarivo and once reliable domestic connections are available the country will open up. Add political stability and increased tourism promotion to the mix and this country could move to the top of emerging leisure destinations.
Given the lack of stability, limited air access and difficult administrative climate to navigate, we do not advocate rushing into investing in hotels in Madagascar in the short term. There are select opportunities to invest in existing assets with potential but most lack scale. This is one for the watch list for the mid- to long-term. And perhaps a holiday to start the exploring… Enjoy!


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7B Series Configuration Guide
The 7B Series Process Control Signal Conditioners satisfy the sensitive input requirements of computerized process control and factory data collection equipment. The 7B Series directly connects to common process-control sensors and provides amplification of sensor inputs, filtering, noise rejection, isolation, and a standard process-control output. These modules reliably interface noisy low-level process sensor and transducer outputs with computer-based process controllers.
7B Series input modules are available for millivolt and voltage, process current, RTD, 2-wire transmitter, and thermocouple outputs with a variety of standard ranges. Voltage and current output modules complete the family. A standard +1 V to + 5 V process interface links the 7B Series to the host system. In addition, modules are available with a 0 to +10 V process interface for use with more conventional data acquisition systems. All modules are powered by a single +24 V DC power supply and provide true channel-to-channel and input-to-output isolation.
The 7B Series satisfies process control requirements by offering the standard 5-pin footprint (6-pin footprint for RTD and thermocouple modules) popularized by solid-state relays. Users can design their own backplane or use one of several backplanes available from Analog Devices. Each 7B Series backplane includes an embedded thermistor on every channel to provide cold junction compensation for thermocouple modules. This feature maximizes flexibility during system configuration, since any module can be used in any location on the backplane.
Configuring the Modules
For users designing their own backplane, the only configuring required is to select the 7B Series modules appropriate to the application.
For users of Analog Devices' designed backplanes, configuring modules is accomplished by selecting one or more of the following parts:
- 7B Series Modules
- 7B Backplane or DIN Rail Mounting Card
- 7B Series Power Supply
- Interface Cables
- Accessories are also available to facilitate configuring 7B Series modules.
The following subsections describe how to select the parts of a 7B Series.
The 7B Series provides both input and output modules. All modules, except Model 7B14, are isolated.
7B Series input modules are provided for a variety of millivolt, voltage, current, RTD, and thermocouple types. In addition, the 7B Series offers the unique 7B35 input module, which combines two functions in one module. The 7B35 is a 4 mA to 20 mA input module that also provides the power necessary to drive a 4 mA to 20 mA current loop. This module is ideal for current loop powered transmitters, also known as 2-wire transmitters.
7B Series output modules are provided for both current and voltage applications.
Select the types and number of 7B Series modules according to the sensor types or ranges you need in your application.
Selecting Backplanes or DIN Rail Mounting Card
Analog Devices provides three backplanes: a 4-channel, an 8-channel, and a 16-channel version. Each channel of the backplane contains a CJC temperature sensor for thermocouple modules. 7B Series input and output modules can be located in any socket on the backplane. Screw terminal blocks are provided for easy power connections and field wiring. To interface to host systems and other backplanes, 7B Series backplanes provide two 26-pin connectors. Additionally, each 7B Series backplane can be mounted in a 19-inch rack or panel or NEMA enclosure with optional kits.
Select the type and number of backplanes according to the total number of input and output modules used in your application. Table 1 summarizes the ordering information for the 7B Series backplanes. For more information on the 7B Series Backplanes, go to the backplane section.
Table 1. 7B Series Backplanes & DIN Mounting Card
|1-Channel, DIN Rail Compatible Card
|4-Channel Backplane
|8-Channel Backplane
|16-Channel Backplane
All 7B Series modules and backplanes operate off a nominal unregulated single +24 V DC power supply. Analog Devices recommends a linear, unregulated, external power supply that provides sufficient to power all 7B Series modules on a 16-channel backplane.
To determine the appropriate power supply for your application, add the current requirements for all the modules on the backplane. Table 2 lists the power requirements for the 7B Series modules. Note that no additional power is required for 7B Series backplanes.
Table 2. Power Requirements for 7B Series Modules
|Power Requirement
|35 mA
|20 mA
|25 mA
|25 mA
|25 mA
|20 mA
|20 mA
|25 mA
|60 mA
|25 mA
|50 mA
|25 mA
The requirements for cables and connectors are determined by the specific user application. The following serves as a guideline only.
The Model AC1393 is a 6-inch adapter cable with a 25-pin, D-type female connector on one end and a 26-pin male connector on the other end. This cable converts the 7B Series backplane connector to the industry-standard 3B/5B Series 26-pin interconnection cables used by the leading industry-standard busses. For example, when used with cables such as 50-pin to 26-pin Model AC1335, the 7B Series backplane I/O signals may be connected to a variety of multi-channel analog input or analog output boards installed in a host computer or a programmable controller.
The Model AC1315 2-foot cable comes with 26-pin female connectors. This cable may be used with Model AC1394 cable, connecting the 7B Series backplane I/O signals to the AC1324 screw terminal interface board.
The Model AC1394 3-foot cable with 25-pin female and 25-pin male D-type connectors is compatible with all 7B Series backplanes.
Select the type and number of interface cables according to the number and types of backplanes used in your application. Table 3 summarizes the ordering information for the 7B Series interface cables. For more information on Interface Cables, go to the Interface Cables section on the Accessories page.
Table 3. 7B Series Interface Cables
|6-inch Cable
(25-Pin, Female D-Type Connector to 26-Pin Male Connector)
|2-foot Cable
(26-pin, Female Connectors)
|3-foot Cable
(25-Pin, 25-pin Female and 25-pin Male D-type Connectors)
Selecting Accessories
Analog Devices also provides accessories to help you configure your 7B system.
A rack-mount kit, Model AC1363, is available to fit a 7B Series backplane in a 19-inch rack. A 250 Ω current conversion resistor, Model AC1391, is available to isolate the current loop when using the Model 7B33 input module to measure process current. An empty 7B Series case, Model AC1397, is available for those users who would like to design their own function within the 7B Series mechanical footprint.
Table 4 summarizes the ordering information for the 7B Series accessories. For more information on a particular accessory, go to the Accessories page.
Table 4. 7B Series Accessories
|19-inch Rack-Mount Kit for Backplanes
|250 Ω Current Conversion Resistor
| Empty 7B Case
|7B Series User's Manual
The 7B Series User's Manual, Model AC1399, is available to help guide users in setting up a 7B Series system.
Download the User's Manual (PDF).
Configuration Example
A typical application might consist of seven type J linearized thermocouple input modules and three linearized platinum RTD input modules, with a +1 V to +5 V output range, for linking the seven thermocouples and three RTDs to a process controller. This requirement could be satisfied with the items listed in Table 5. Note: not included in this system example is a +24 V DC external power supply.
Table 5. Example of a 7B Series Configuration
|3-Wire Platinum 100 Ω RTD Input (0°C to +200°C)
|Type J Thermocouple Input (-100°C to +300°C)
|16-Channel Backplane
|19-inch Rack-Mount Kit
|6-inch Adapter Cable - 25-pin to 26-pin connectors
|2-foot Cable - 26-pin connectors
|Screw Termination Board with 26-pin connector to 26 screw terminals


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Ballin celebrates its 70th anniversary.
The celebrations for Ballin's anniversary have taken place with an exclusive party at Villa Pisani on Friday, 9 October. Attendees have been numerous distinguished guests, along with the company's employees, partners and friends.
Ballin celebrates its origins by taking a special interest in one of the area's treasures: Villa Pisani, one of the best example of Veneto villas with frescoes by Tiepolo and a wealth of prestigious testimonies. It is funding the restoration of the "Sala delle Arti e dei Paesaggi" (hall of the arts and landscapes) and returning to their past splendour the paintings that are a feature of this evocative area.SEE ALL NEWS


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Smokers across the state may find their find themselves with fewer places to light up as Governor Schwarzenegger decides today whether or not to sign Bill SB 4 into law.
Under this new law it would be illegal to light up on any state beach or unit of the state park system. If passed the district superintendent of the state park system will begin the process of posting signs informing the public of this new law. Until those signs are posted, warnings would be handed out. But once the signs go up you best keep that lighter in your pocket. The fine for lighting up? $100.
Smokers may find some solace in the fact that this new law would not include the parking lots adjacent the state coastal beaches and parks.
Officially the Governor's office has yet to take a position on SB 4. But by the end of the day we should know whether or not state beaches and parks will be smoke free.


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Airlines and fleet operators face high demands in today's evolving market. The challenge is to effectively balance profitability and customer satisfaction without compromising safety and compliance.
The changing technological landscape is determining a rise in customer expectations and a more competitive market. In fact, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects air passenger growth to double by 2035, with an anticipated 7.2 billion people to travel by air over the next 20 years.
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IFS Maintenix gives organizations the ability to run maintenance operations in real-time, with accurate configuration management and effective planning across multiple fleets. The power of IFS's best-of-breed Maintenix product sits in its ability to define and manage the asset hierarchies that create 'as designed' and 'as supported' configuration baselines. Real-time validations ensure that an aircraft's actual 'as maintained' configuration complies with the engineering rules defined in its baseline.
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Vermont craftsmen are known for their quality products and attention to fine detail. This has long been well recognized in our Shaker style furniture, but over the last 25 years Vermont has also become one of America's premiere Craftsman style furniture producers.
By way of background, Craftsman Style Furniture grew out of the Arts and Crafts movement promoted by Gustav Stickley and his family. In the early 1900s Stickley and fellow period designers like Greene and Greene, Roycroft and Limbert created a renaissance of honest workmanship and honest designs in their furniture.
In contrast to designers of the preceding Victorian era, they rejected the cheaply made, mass-produced, ornate factory furniture of the time. They believed that beauty does not come from ornamentation, but from sturdy construction, simplicity of purpose, and optimal presentation of nature's materials.
Well, it turns out that over 100 years after the Arts and Crafts movement, Vermont furniture makers continue to remain true to it's values of simple elegance. For a look at some examples of Vermont style Craftsman Furniture, visit our website to view our Frank Lloyd Wright collection, Contemporary Craftsman Collection, Cherry Moon Furniture Collection, Copeland Berkeley Collection, Copeland Monterey Collection, Northup Craftsman Furniture Collection, American Mission Furniture Collection and Modern Mission Furniture Collection.


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BALTIMORE, Md. – This weekend the UMBC Indoor Track and Field teams head to Boston to compete in the America East Indoor Track and Field Championships. The two-day meet begins on Fri., Feb. 17 and will be held at Boston University.
Last year, the women finished in sixth place, while the men finished in forth. With outstanding and recorded breaking performances thus far, both teams look to improve their overall positions.
Standout freshmen Mercedes Jackson (Huntington, Md./Huntington) currently leads the conference and holds the UMBC record in the 60m dash at 7.50. In addition, she holds the second best time in the 200m dash at 24.56. Also highly ranked in an event is sophomore Kristen Jones (Brentwood, Tenn./ MLK Magnet). Her time of 56.44 in the 400m dash has her projected to place second this weekend.
In addition, freshmen Mary Katherine Kulp (Vestal, NY/Vestal) and sophomore Cody Mezebish (Westminster, Md./South Carroll) will lead the Retrievers in the 800m and 1000m distance events, respectively.
The field events for the women Retrievers will be led by top throwers Amanda Deller (Aberdeen, Md./ Aberdeen) and Chrissy Robinson (Lusby, Md./ Patuxent). Deller currently ranks second in the shot put and third in the weight throw in the UMBC record book, while Robinson places fourth and fifth. Deller set a new personal-best in the shot put (14.96m, 49' 1.75") while earning gold at last week's Lafayette/Rider Winter Games.
In the jumps Chowan Brightful (New Market, Md./Linganore)holds the school record, already clearing a height of 1.70m (5'7") this season.
On the men's side, junior Trae Proctor (Brandywine, Md./Thomas Stone) hopes to retain his title in the 60m hurdles. Seated as top contender in the event, his personal best of 8.02 lands him second on the Retrievers' all-time list.
Ranked third in the 500m, Josh Hewitson (New Market, Md./Linganore) looks to surpass last years second place finish and earn top honors.
Throwers Cameron McDearmon (Owings Mills, Md./Franklin) and Aaron Brooks (Upper Marlboro, Md./DeMatha ) hope to garner top honors after capturing much of the spotlight so far this season. McDearmon's record-breaking performance in the weight throw last weekend (18.83m, 61'9.5") has brought him to the top of the Conference. Meanwhile, Brooks' shot put of 16.31m (53'6.25") has him ranked second for this weekend's contest.
The action begins Friday with the heptathlon and pentathlon events, while the rest of the action starts at 3pm. Saturday's action begins at 10am.


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This merlot is of clear, purple colour and has a fine nose of red fruits, particularly strawberry. On the palate, there are flavours of strawberry and redcurrant, as well as hints of walnut and dark chocolate. It is a very harmonious, well-balanced wine. It's best served at 16-18°C.
About the Vin de France Classification
Vin de France is a designation for table wine from France that has been in use since 2010. Vin De France allows blending across French regions and the specification of grape variety and vintage on the bottle. Vins de France indicates grape variety and vintage, but are not labelled by region or appellation, only as coming from France. This means that the wines are typically sold under brand names or as branded varietal wines.
Made from our best cuvées of this vintage, this Côtes du Rhône "Gentilhomme" has been aged in large oak barrels called "foudres" in our ancient cellars.
It has a ruby colour with purple hints. The ageing in barrels results in aromas of vanilla, cocoa, spices and leather. Best served at room temperature with provencal cuisine, red meat and cheeses.
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These wines are of the highest quality. They are strictly ruled. Those rules cover methods of growing and producing, localization, grape-variety, minimum contents of alcohol, etc.
All these wines are analyzed and tasted. This very strict legislation guarantees an excellent quality of AOC wines.
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Look up, laugh loud, talk big, keep the color in your cheek and the fire in your eye, adorn your person, maintain your health, your beauty and your animal spirits.William Hazlitt
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Stanley Victor Collymore (born January 22, 1971 in Stone, Staffordshire) was a professional English soccer player in the mid-to-late 1990's. He is known as much for his footballing talents as his controversial off-the-field activites.
- I faxed a transfer request to the club at the beginning of the week, but let me state that I don't want to leave Leicester.
- A month from today I guarantee I will be able to stand side by side with any striker in the country. I went to the World Cup as a punter. I didn't see any players that made me think 'I can't do that'
- On a possible Premiership return
- One day, I thought God had smiled on me because Ray keeled over and had a heart attack on the training pitch. It felt like divine retribution. I had never been so happy in my entire fucking life. He didn't die. Little fuckers like him never do.
- On his former Walsall youth team coach Ray Train, as recalled in his autobiography 'Stan Collymore: Tackling my Demons'.
- One day, Geoff Thomas was moaning about something after training, so I got up and chinned him.
- About an incident with a Crystal Palace team-mate
- Everybody thinks I underachieved as a footballer. I didn't underachieve. I overachieved. I had a great career.
- On being washed up at 26
- Suddenly, a man came out of the shadows and the inside light went on in the car next to me. The bloke walked right up to their car and a door opened. It was obvious he was getting sucked off by one of the women in the back seat, so I hopped out and wandered around to the other side of the car and had a bit of a fiddle with the other woman. The two husbands were just sitting in the front seat watching. When I went away, my heart was in my mouth. It had given me a huge adrenaline rush.
- I count helping to keep Southend in the first division in my season there as one of my finest achievements. That's success to me.
- There was a time when I was sleeping with four or five women a day. Terrified of loneliness, I had them coming to my house in Cannock on something approximating a rota system. One would arrive, we would have sex and she would go. Another one would arrive, we would have sex and then she would go.
- On living the dream in the mid-90s.
- Those guys should just have been watching me at work. They should have been standing there with their mouths open in awe. They should have been learning. They were so rude. Morrison even stuck his tongue in his mouth.
- On how he reacted badly to on-pitch abuse from Andy Todd, Darren Purse and Andy Morrison
- There were two female physios at the club. I was like a dog with two dicks. I spent a lot of time on the treatment table.
- On several incidents he had during a loan spell at Fulham
- If you want to fucking get it on, we'll go round the fucking back, get our mics off and I'll cave your fucking head in.
- During an iccident with Vanilla Ice during the TV show 'The Farm'
- I'd love to finish my career here. In a settled environment where I'm happy, I intend to produce the goods. I'm convinced I can give Villa that little bit extra which might make the difference. My best years lie ahead.
- Stan talks the talk upon arrival at Aston Villa. Three years, 46 games and seven goals later, he quit.
- I will leave all the talk about my so-called baggage to other people. All I want to do is to make sure I do the right thing for Bradford City. At Leicester this season I scored against Chelsea and for 99% of the time I created chances and did positive things on the pitch. So if I can do the same for Bradford I am sure we can start moving in the right direction.
- Stan talks the talk upon arrival at Bradford in 2000. Eight games and two goals later, he was off.
- I hope I change my image here. I have found a good atmosphere. The training's been good for me and I should be in tiptop condition within a month.
- Stan talks the talk upon arrival at Real Oviedo in 2001. He was gone within six weeks.


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Mississippi State Agency Databases
This is an annotated list of databases produced by Mississippi State Agencies listed by producing agency.
If you are a registered user of this wiki, feel free to add a database or fix broken links on this list or contact Carlos A. Diaz via email at diazca AT cwu DOT edu.
Return to State Agency Databases listing.
Attorney General, Office of
- Opinions Databases - Searchable database of Attorney General opinions back to 1979. Check out the Expert Search if you want a lot of searching options, including date limitations and subject searching. Also, checkout the Help page so you can get better results for your research.
Contractors, State Board of
- Search Contractors - Complete roster of Commercial and Residential Contractors licensed to conduct business in the state of Mississippi.
Dental Examiners, State Board of
- Licensee Search - Database of all dentists, dental hygenists, and radiology permit holders that have registered with the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. Search by name, license number, locale, or specialty license/permit. Click on the link on the left navigation bar to get to the database of your choice.
Engineers & Land Surveyors, Board of Licensure for Professional
- Online Roster of Licensees - Database of individual Professional Engineers, Professional Surveyors, firms, corporations and partnerships. Search by name, city or Mississippi county.
Insurance - Licensing Division, Department of
- Producer/Company Search - Search for licensed insurance companies, agents or agencies by company name, license #, NAIC #, agent/agency name, or agent/agency ID.
- Bill Status Text Search - Search dead and active measures from both the House and Senate, including: Bills, Concurrent Resolutions, Resolutions, Amendments, Conference Reports and Veto Messages. Coverage is from 1999 to the present.
Oil and Gas Board
- Well and Permit Databases - Set of drop-down driven databases related to oil production. One of the more unusual searches is for "scout cards" which gives you depth and geologic data for specific wells.
Psychology, Board of
- Find a Psychologist - Search for licensed psychologists in Mississippi by last name or city.
Public Safety, Department of
- Sex Offender Registry Search - Search for registered sex offenders by name, city, county or state.


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