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Mutations in CYB561 cause a novel othostatic hypotension syndrome.
We studied hereditary control of HR with the twin pair design, at rest and during environmental (cold) stress. Single nucleotide polymorphism disruption of a microribonucleic acid (microRNA) recognition motif in the human CYB561 3'-UTR was identified .
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About the poet
Jack Underwood is an active presence across the British poetry landscape: as one of the first...
Some Gods
God with eagle's head and five-pointed-star insignia
on palms of hands; God connected to seven I-V drips
with fire coming out of mouth; God made of warts;
God with horse's legs and head of ram reading names
from a scroll pointing to a hole in the ground; God
surrounded by representatives from the animal kingdom;
God surrounded by representatives from the kingdom
of global finance; God with cobbler's last and washing
line with human faces pegged along; God with merciful
expression holding knife and fork; God as a female infant;
God with stomach as gumball machine; God as smiling
coma patient between starchy cotton sheets surrounded
by cards and flowers; God banging human skull-gavel to
silence a courtroom of lesser gods; God being led into
a courtroom and asked to confirm holy name; God in
fool's attire inviting you to play a game of rummy; God as
Bronze Medalist forcing smile on podium; God as golden
ball of light forming in your chest; God as a feeling
of intense and sudden cold; God as a feeling of sudden
loneliness; God as a cup in your house that you haven't yet
recognised as God but drink from nearly every day; God
as a dead robin; God as the eye of a dead robin; God as
your barely visible reflection in the eye of a dead robin.
first published in The Poetry Review, © Jack Underwood 2015, used by permission of the author
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In the first of a series of author interviews over the next few months I've been talking to Mick Jackson about The Widow's Tale, Norfolk, home-made speed cameras, Holbein prints, widowhood, and much else besides.
Sam Ruddock: First up, can you tell us a bit about The Widow's Tale?
Mick Jackson: Essentially, it's the story of a woman who abandons her house in London, gets in her car and runs away to north Norfolk, where she rents a cottage. We discover, quite early on, that she's recently lost her husband, and the story moves forward from there.
SR: What was your inspiration for writing it?
MJ: It was something of a coincidence, in that I happened to be renting a cottage in one of the villages on the Norfolk coast when I read an article by Katherine Whitehorn about how her life changed following the loss of her husband. It made me appreciate that I knew next to nothing about a woman in that position. And the landscape – the saltmarshes in the middle of winter – just seemed the perfect setting for a character like that. So, to put it crudely, those two elements fused together right from the outset. I considered writing a screenplay about a woman who'd recently lost her husband, but ultimately decided that a piece of fiction would allow me to explore what she was going through a little more easily.
SR: What was it about the north Norfolk coast that attracted you to set this book there?
MJ: I've visited the area since the mid-'80s. And my little trips often seem to have been in the autumn or winter. Those seasons somehow suit the place. The browns and greys. The hazy, misty quality that the air seems to have in the colder seasons. Perhaps it's the moisture coming off the water. Then, of course, there's the big skies and the saltmarshes which seemed to suit the story – for a sort of wintery reflection. But, really, it wasn't so much a calculation. I just read the article and thought, instinctively, I should set a story about a widow here.
SR: Norfolk also appeared briefly appeared in Bears of England. Is this a recurring setting?
MJ: To be honest, I can't remember in what way Norfolk appears in Bears of England, but it doesn't surprise me. I'm very fond of the place. There are several areas in East Anglia that we keep coming back to … the coastline between Southwold and Aldeburgh … the Broads … and the villages along the north coast. I lived in Norwich for a year while I studied at UEA and I shot some short films in Norfolk in the mid-'90s. I just feel comfortable there. And you don't really go through some of these areas to get somewhere else, in the way that you do with lots of areas in Britain. So it feels a little out on a limb and perhaps that contributes to it being a little different and even perhaps a little magical.
SR: How did you find writing from a female perspective? What research did you do to get into her mindset?
MJ: Primarily, just talking to women who happened to find themselves in that situation. One of the great things about being a writer is that if you approach people who have the experience / knowledge required for a project – whether they're historians or bio-chemists or, in this case, widows – then they're often only too willing to share it with you. So I talked to a few women who'd lost their husbands in recent years. And, crucially, I happened to hear a particular voice on the radio one day (an actress, who was talking about a play or film she'd worked on) and I thought that her voice was perfect, so I sort of cast her in the part, which certainly helped in the early stages. But, at the risk of sounding arrogant, you just have a hunch that you can carry off a voice or tone and there's always a part of writing where you just do it without quite knowing what's going on. Then you look at it five minutes later and think, either Yes, that's working. Or, No, that's actually quite dreadful. And some parts of the creative process I'm happy to be a complete mystery.
SR: She is a wonderfully irascible narrator with a deliciously acerbic sense of humour. It is impossible not to like her. Yet she remains nameless. Why is that?
MJ: Well, she's telling the story, so there's no obvious reason why she should name herself in the text. Also, I'm not always a fan of having every element in a novel explained – partly because life's not like that and partly because I think it leaves less room for the reader to fill in some details themselves. In the same way, we never hear how her husband died – what the circumstances were – but we don't need necessarily need to. The readers will work it out for themselves.
SR: Did her voice come to you fully formed? How did she develop through the writing process?
MJ: I reached a stage early on where I was pretty confident about her voice. As I said above, it took a little while to get there, but once I'd written the first half dozen pages and tried out her voice on a variety of subjects I thought I had a pretty good handle on where she was coming from. It sounds preposterous, but I very quickly began to consider her as a very real person, quite distinct from myself. And so whilst I was very much aware of how I was directing the narrative and organizing the topics as they came up, I was constantly filtering these things through her and the voice I'd come up with and it seemed to work quite well.
For what it's worth, when writers talk about characters coming to life and them just sitting back and letting the characters get on with writing the story, I think they're rather underselling their skills as writers. Either that or their novels must be completely out of control. But there are moments when you're aware of another part of one's mind operating, almost unconsciously, and producing text or dialogue. And for those few moments, you do just think, Ah, well that's interesting. Let's try that out.
SR: Widows have rarely featured in literature, and when they have it is generally as evil/senile old matriarchs dressed in black and gazing out of the window of a country estate. Why do you think this is?
MJ: Of course, the word 'widow' is used a little ironically in the title. She's not simply a widow. She's a million other things. It's simply that widowhood is the thing that's preoccupying her right now. We don't really talk about widows and widowers in the same way that we used to, any more than we talk about divorcees. But my protagonist plays around with the concept … of being some old crone, dressed in black, hobbling around the village. The truth is that she's only in her early sixties and has got a good deal of life left in her. She's just having to reconsider what that life might be.
SR: Why does she get so obsessed with the book of Holbein prints? Is there significance in it being Holbein?
MJ: The slightly obsessive nature is one of my characteristics that I attributed to her. It somehow makes the character more three-dimensional – certainly to me (which is hugely important when I'm trying to make her live) and hopefully to the reader to. So she does several things and talks about various experiences which, with a little retouching, I've transposed from my own life. So when I was up in Norfolk doing some research for the book (research in this context meaning having a holiday up there) I happened to see a book of Holbein prints that I thought a friend might like, but left it and by the time I decided that I was going to buy it and went back a few hours later it had gone. I made a few notes about it at the time and thought I might be able to find a way to include it in the narrative. As it turned out it worked well with one or two other elements in the book. And one of the paintings takes on some significance. Sometimes you just have a hunch that something will work and stir it into the pot, and in this instance how it might work just occurred to me as I wrote the first draft.
MJ: I'd say I try and find the appropriate tone for each book. My first book, The Underground Man, was set in Victorian Britain, so it's written in something like a Victorian Gothic style. In Bears of England the actual prose is quite plain, despite the fact that the narrative itself is quite strange. With The Widow's Tale the protagonist writes the story as a sort of journal, so there's plenty of vernacular. And the fact that the whole thing is so conversational and immediate hopefully means that the reader gets drawn in from the word go.
SR: At one point she drives past a home-made speed camera, built of plywood and painted canary yellow. It's a great moment that seems to capture the do-it-yourself atmosphere of the book. Does this speed camera really exist somewhere?
MJ: It used to. I'd noticed it on the coast road between Cley and Sheringham, and I included it, I think, just as a bit of a nod to the locals, to show that I knew the area. But it did strike me as rather amusing, so I had her notice it in the same way I did.
SR: Without giving away the ending, the Widow's story would not seem to end with the conclusion of this book. Do you have a sense of where she will go from here? Would you ever consider writing a sequel?
MJ: This is probably going to sound a little defensive, but I rarely get the feeling that a book's story ends with its conclusion. But I definitely feel that she's come out the other side of something. It felt fitting to wrap things up when she leaves the village. So, honestly, I felt like my work here was done. As for a follow-up, I'd say the chances of that are pretty slim. In fact, I'd say they're worse than slim.
SR: It seems to me that there are great similarities between the Widow in this book, and the old Duke in your Booker shortlisted debut, The Underground Man? Do you agree?
MJ: Yes, in that they're both characters who are close to the edge. They find themselves in a tight corner, which is probably attractive to a writer. My books – or certainly the two you mention – aren't exactly full of action, but I consider them to be dramatic. The drama comes from what's going on inside the characters. And I seem to enjoy writing in the first person. Some writers don't like it at all. Some readers too, I imagine. But I find it particularly rewarding, and I think it puts a reader right there, caught up in their particular quandaries, and helps then empathise with them.
SR: Have you always wanted to be a writer?
MJ: Pretty much yes. I'd qualify that by saying that I don't consider it a prerogative to being a writer. A person might make that decision quite out of the blue in retirement and be as good a writer as someone who's always wanted to write. When I was a kid I wanted to be a singer in a band, then I wrote poetry in my teens, and went to drama school where I wrote plays. And I was lucky enough to have one of those English teachers who singled me out and made me feel a little special when it came to writing creatively (and I was supremely ordinary at everything else). So in that respect, yes, I've always wanted to be a writer.
SR: You studied on the world renowned Creative Writing MA at the University of East Anglia in Norwich. How do you look back on that experience?
MJ: With great affection. I was desperate to get onto the course because I imagined it would give me a structure in which to write, and that I'd have much more chance of being taken seriously by publishers, etc if I'd done the course. I was right, I think, in both respects. Simply having a year in which you're set deadlines by which point you have to complete chapters / stories, and being in the company of professional writers (in my case, Malcolm Bradbury, Rose Tremain and Michele Roberts) and all the other student writers helped create a sense of real industry and allowed you to imagine that you might actually have a crack at it.
SR: What do you think are the benefits of such courses to the writer?
MJ: The real concern people have about creative writing courses is 'How can you teach someone how to write?' And the answer of course is that you can't, because everyone has their own process and their own motivations. What you can do is give people the time and space to flex their creative muscles in a supportive and constructive environment. The most important thing the course taught me was to revise – something I now do endlessly. Prior to going to Norwich I would just pound out the first draft of something, without ever quite grasping how you could go back and rework it without killing the initial spark. The fact is some people will always consider creative writing courses anathema. But carpenters aren't born instinctively knowing how to make a cabinet and there doesn't seem to be any great snobbery about artists going to art college. I guess the one criticism I might level against writing courses is that it does sometimes engender a sort of adjectival writing – something I've been guilty of in the past. And it took me a while to start thinking about the reader and what he / she might be getting out of the experience. But I think that's just typical of writers whether they've done a course or not. In the first instance you're doing it for yourself and you fail to realize that there's somebody else involved. Somebody who might also enjoy being entertained.
MJ: I've written several drafts and everyone involved seems happy with where we are. But film production is largely about organizing the money with which to make the thing (something thankfully I have nothing to do with), so we shall see. It may well never happen. Probably the less said about it right now the better.
SR: What are the major differences between writing fiction and screenplays?
MJ: The glib answer is that fiction takes longer. But since I've been working on one particular screenplay (on and off) for about four years now, that appears not necessarily to be the case. Of course, you're always trying to think in terms of visuals in one medium (although it's worth saying that a novel without some sense of the visual would be a pretty dull book). But I think the real difference is that with a novel you can take the reader right into the characters' thoughts and elaborate on the most idiosyncratic observation, whereas with film you're always striving for some representation, in tone, etc.
SR: Where and when do you do most of your writing?
MJ: I have an office, so I tend to do a five day week like most people. I put on my coat and hat and cycle off to work. Personally, I find the mornings the most creative, so I try and do any original composition then. But I can work until quite late in the afternoon, as long as I have regular breaks to drink tea and eat cake. And as long as I have a little catnap in my armchair after lunch.
SR: What do you write on/with?
MJ: Any ideas I have when I'm at home or out and about I just scrawl down on scraps of paper, or in a notebook. Then I collate them on the respective file on my computer at work. From those accumulated notes I begin to block out the narrative. But when I'm actually writing a draft I tend to do so by hand (with an HB pencil, since you ask) … but I'll stop and type them up onto the computer every hour or so. Once it's on the computer, I print off a hard copy and work on that in red pen.
SR: Are you working on another novel at the moment? What is your next project?
MJ: I'm just at the note-taking / idea-gathering stage of the next novel. Unfortunately, I'm too superstitious to share what it's about with anyone other than my editor and agent. And, frankly, at this stage it wouldn't make a whole lot of sense. All I have is a gut feeling. The writing of the book is my way of working that out.
SR: What books do you remember reading while growing up?
MJ: I wasn't much of a reader as a child. I was – and still am – a very slow reader, but I now claim that it's to do with my appreciation of the writer's craft. So I read the usual Enid Blyton – I have very fond memories of a story in which three or four kids getting marooned on an island and digging up potatoes. And I liked the Secret Seven. Also there was some series, I think, about a circus, which had a rather exotic, Italianate name. But, no, I didn't really get into reading until I was a teen and I jumped straight to adult fiction. I tried some of the British fiction, like Room at the Top, but found it unbelievably dull and not remotely dangerous or sexy. Then I read Catcher in the Rye, which was passed down to me by my older siblings. And it was as if a whole new world had been opened up to me. Not just the fact that it was American, but the fact that it sounded as if it had been written by someone in the 20th Century. Then I started reading other modern American fiction.
SR: Which writers do you admire?
MJ: Richard Brautigan is probably my all-time hero, for his eccentricity and his wit and the sheer individuality of his voice. I'm also a great admirer of Jonathan Raban, the British travel writer. His books are just full of heart and self-deprecation and ideas. I feel cleverer having read him. He's also seemingly incapable of writing a dull sentence. Geoff Dyer seems to have devised a way of working that is unlike anybody else. And I've long been a fan of Hilary Mantel. She has this wonderful way of writing whereby something quirky or unique will trip you up in every line. There are plenty more. Richard Mabey, the nature writer. But I admire all these writers because they each have their own unique style.
SR: Are there any up and coming writers you are particularly excited about?
MJ: No. I'd actually rather appreciate it if everyone else, and in particular young people, stopped writing henceforth. There are already far too many brilliant books out there so it'd be great if all the new, brilliant writers put down their pens so that us old-timers can continue to try and carve out a modest living.
SR: If you could meet one literary character, who would it be and why?
MJ: Curiously, I don't have any desire to meet any literary characters. Possibly because if they're believable in the pages of a book then I feel as if I've already encountered them in my mind.
SR: What are your favourite books?
The Tokyo-Montana Express by Richard Brautigan
Coasting by Jonathan Raban
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jnr
Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban
Oscar and Lucinda by Peter Carey
Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie
Minor Characters by Joyce Johnson
SR: Finally, are there any questions I should have asked but didn't? Is there anything more you would like to say but haven't had a chance to?
MJ: All I'd say is that when talking about writing, as we have been doing, it's always tempting to reach for the more cerebral and overlook just how big a part humour and wit plays in a reader's appreciation of a book. And as soon as we begin to talk about humourous books we tend to imagine a very particular, superficial type of book, full of jokes. The fact is, I think, that any book worth it's salt needs humour to make it real … to make it human. Whilst The Widow's Tale is about loss and grieving I also think it's one of the funniest book I've written. The central character is utterly unapologetic. She doesn't give a damn what people think. Which makes her, I think, great fun to be around and rather compelling. Like being with a friend who's had a little too much to drink at a party. Someone who's utterly benign, but you find yourself thinking, Oh this could be fun.
SR: Mick Jackson, thank you for this fascinating insight into The Widow's Tale and your life as a writer.
This interview was conducted by Sam on behalf of Writers' Centre Norwich as part of the Summer Reads programme launching in June. For more information, please see www.writerscentrenorwich.org.uk


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Skeletal muscle relaxants are a heterogeneous group of drugs that relax striated muscles and are a different class of drugs used during intubation and surgery.These drugs are used to manage spasticity that occurs in neurological disorders and diseases of upper motor neuron, muscle pain or spasm in peripheral musculoskeletal disorders.
Spasticity, a component of the upper motor neuron syndrome, is a velocity dependent increased muscle tone movement disorder characterized by excessive twitching of the tendons as a result of irritable stretch reflex. It is caused by lesion in the brain and / or spinal cord and is accompanied by increased muscle tone, tendon reflexes, abnormal movements and clonus.
Muscle spasms and cramps are types of abnormal muscle activity. They are sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contractions that occur with trauma or irritation. They include: a) stiffness-rigidity at rest, b) slow relaxation of muscles, and c) fasciculation; a type of muscle spasm without pain, characterized by rapid, asynchronous contraction of many small muscle fibers at rest. The cramps can affect any muscle but are more common in the legs, feet and hands. Although painful, they are harmless in most cases and do not hide any pathology. Muscle spasms may be clonic (alternating contraction-relaxation) or tonic (sustained contraction) and may occur with musculoskeletal trauma or inflammation (eg. sprains, strains, bursitis, arthritis, acute/chronic low back pain etc.)1-4
Skeletal muscle relaxants can be divided into 2 categories 5: 1) centrally acting and 2) peripherally acting. The group of centrally acting (acting on central nervous system, CNS) consists of several drugs that are chemically different. Only dantrolene has a direct action at the neuromuscular synapse. Drugs used in clinical practice are:
1) Baclofen (Lioresal / Miorel) 6,7
Baclofen increases GABA (gammaaminobutyric acid) which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It works by blocking the action of excitatory neurotransmitters at the spinal cord. It is lipophilic, crosses the blood-brain barrier in a small percentage (for this reason is ideal the intrathecal administration). It is used to treat spasticity in multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. Although, is contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity reactions to it and those with muscle spasm due to rheumatological diseases. Baclofen may be given when spasticity causes severe pain or inability to tolerate the program of physical therapy, to sit in a wheelchair, or to participate in self-care activities of daily living (eg, eating, dressing) orally and intrathecally through an implanted, subcutaneous pump. The action begins in an hour, the peak is at 2 hours, lasts 4 to 8 hours and is metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine; its half-life is 3 to 4 hours. Dosage must be modified in subjects with renal function problems. Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, constipation, fatigue, headache, hypotension, insomnia, nausea, and weakness are common adverse effects. If for any reason baclofen needs to be stopped dosage should be tapered and withdrawn of the drug needs 1 to 2 weeks. Baclofen has caused fetal abnormalities in rats at doses 13 times above the human dose. Baclofen passes into breast milk, and breast feeding while taking baclofen is not recommended. Finally, the method is effective, safe, well tolerated and the dose can be easily adjusted and modified according to the degree of spasticity.
Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy (ITB) 5-8 is used for the treatment of severe spasticity of cerebral or spinal origin; considered for spasticity of the lower extremities, when oral medications are ineffective or not tolerated but also used to control upper extremity spasticity (higher catheter placement). After a successful bolus test screening (see image) the pump is implanted subcutaneously or subfascially in the abdomen, the catheter is tunneled to lumbar region, distal end inserted intrathecally.
In a procedure that lasts about an hour, the pump is placed in the abdomen while the patient is under general anesthesia. A catheter runs under the skin from the pump to the back and is inserted into the spinal fluid. Therapy delivers Lioresal intrathecal (baclofen injection), an antispasmodic drug, directly to the fluid surrounding the spinal cord in small, precisely controlled doses using a pump that is placed internally. The pump is then programmed by an external computer to release continuously a specified dose of baclofen, as determined by the physician. A programmable pump allows simple or complex programming, boluses and requires periodic refills (Lioresal® Intrathecal 500mcg/ml or 2000mcg/ml). Refills are done using a syringe and needle and take approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
Pump will be replaced at battery end of life. The method is very effective, particularly on spasms and relatively safe, well tolerated, adjustable and potentially reversible. Possible risks in use of ITB therapy are mechanical complications with the pump and/or catheter, and chance of infection at the wound site.
1) Tizanidine (Zanaflex / Sirdalud)
It is an alpha 2-adrenergic agonist that inhibits motor neurons in the brain, in patients with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord and brain trauma. Given by mouth the action begins within an hour, with a peak at 2 hours and duration up to 4 hours. It should be used cautiously with renal or hepatic impairment but rarely cause liver damage. Its half life is 3 to 4 hours; it is metabolized in the liver and excreted in urine. Common adverse effects include drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, and hypotension. Tizanidine may cause low blood pressure so in generally the dose is increasing progressive and controlled.8
2) Dantrolene (Dantrium)
This drug is used to manage spasticity in neurological disorders (multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries) and to prevent or treat malignant hyperthermia. It is the only skeletal muscle relaxant acting peripherally on the muscles by inhibiting calcium's release in muscle cells and decreasing the strength of contraction. It is given orally and acts slowly to peak at 4-6 hours with 8-10 hours duration. Common adverse effects include drowsiness, dizziness, diarrhea, and fatigue. The most serious adverse effect is hepatotoxicity-symptomatic hepatitis, which is dose related, but may occur even with a short period of doses Liver function should be monitored periodically in all patients receiving dantrolene. In animal studies it has reduced the rate of survival of the newborn when given in doses seven times the normal human dose. Mothers should not breast feed while receiving dantrolene.10
3) Carisoprodol (Soma) 3
Relieves acute, painful musculoskeletal disorders but is not recommended for long-term use or in high doses because it causes physical dependence. Shall be given orally, acts in 30 minutes, peaks in 1 to 2 hours, and lasts 4 to 6 hours. It is metabolized in the liver and has a half-life of 8 hours. Common adverse effects include drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired motor coordination.
4) Orphenadrine (Norflex) 3
It has a strong anticholinergic effect and for this reason is inappropriate in a wide range of patients with glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy and myasthenia gravis. It should also be given with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases and disorders of renal or hepatic function. Is given orally or intramuscularly and lasts for 4 to 6 hours, is metabolized in the liver, and is excreted in urine and faces. Common adverse effects are drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, tachycardia, and urinary retention.
Other drugs for musculoskeletal disorders are: chlorzoxazone (Paraflex), cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), diazepam (Valium), metaxalone (Skelaxin), methocarbamol (Robaxin) and thiocolchicoside (Muscoril). The mechanism of action of these drugs is unclear and is linked to their sedative action. Drugs used in spasticity are also benzodiazepines, clonidine, gabapentin, and botulinum toxin (BTX-A).
Botulinum toxin BTX-A
It belongs to the chemical blocks; a neurotoxin produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The toxin acts at the neuromuscular junction by inhibiting the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Toxin is ingested by the nerve terminal through a process of endocytosis. After administration effects of BTX-A are temporary as sprouting of new nerve terminals from the treated nerves leads to reinnervation. The functionality of the original axon is restored leading to the recovery of the affected muscles. It is used for symptomatic treatment of muscular hypertonia in upper and lower limbs, the neck, etc. under EMG / electrical stimulation for muscle localization. The maximum total dose per session is 400-600 Units. The clinical useful period is usually 3 months and after this period the injection needs to be repeated. The action starts in 24-72 hours, and peaks within 1-4 weeks.11-13
The goal of treatment is to relieve pain, muscle spasm, and muscle spasticity without impairing the ability to perform self-care activities of daily living.
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AKRON — Youngstown State's team couldn't even move about in a cramped locker room inside the James A. Rhodes Arena.
The men's basketball team took to the adjoining hallway to get some last-minute stretching in, jump a few raised hurdles no bigger than a foot off the ground.
Some spent the time reflecting, having a their Beats headphones enveloping their heads as the music was used as a motivator.
Tyree Robinson, a junior college player in Odessa, Texas, for the past two seasons, pounded his chest a few times as he sat down in the hallway at the University of Akron arena.
Coach Jerrod Calhoun had that nervous energy, walking around trying to make sense of what was to be — his first leadership of a regular-season NCAA Division I game. Not as director of basketball operations as he did at West Virginia. Not as a Division II coach at nearby Fairmont State.
It was his — all his.
They entered the southwest entrance, catching the final minutes of a slower-paced Akron vs. Cleveland State game as both teams were under the leadership of two new head coaches, just like YSU.
Senior Francisco Santiago, who wears a protective knee brace because of hyperextention in the offseason, was throwing some well-meaning rabbit punches on the chest of the 6-foot-6 massive frame of freshman Naz Bohannon, a player with much promise in this system.
Tipoff. YSU quickly gained possession and fed the ball to Robinson, a great offensive presence in the team's practices, and slammed a two-handed dunk in front of the Kent State student section and the nearby Golden Flashes bench.
It was a great start for YSU, which was playing the nightcap of Saturday's Northeast Ohio Coaches vs. Cancer Doubleheader, a tip schedule for 9 p.m. It started 45 minutes later in front of a sparse gathering that had a decent smattering of Penguin fans making the one-hour trip from Youngstown.
The first 18 minutes were productive as YSU even held leads during that time.
No Penguin player had an answer for KSU 7-foot junior giant Adonis De La Rosa, who was much more productive than last season. The combination of him and guard Jaylin Walker accounted for 40 of the team's points. Six players in double figures as the Golden Flashes surged ahead in the final two minutes of the first half for a five-point lead.
The Penguins threw numerous combinations of post players at De La Rosa, but the KSU big man kept discarding each as YSU racked up more fouls than rebounds at one point in the first half. Two fouls and out for a couple of the undersized Penguin posts.
KSU asserted itself in the first couple of minutes of the second half and started to pull away with a double-figure lead.
It was mesmorizing to watch this team, which showed so much promise but couldn't get things in tune during a regular-season game.
What the heck was I watching?
This was against the best the Mid-American Conference has to offer, but the defense was atrocious — giving up 111 by game's end for a team that still has Butler, DePaul, Utah State and Indiana on its schedule next month.
Frustration set in, and so did exhaustion.
Calhoun did have a sense this could happen. He saw the atrocious play as Niagara ripped YSU apart by about the same amount in a scrimmage a couple of weeks ago.
I can only imagine the amount of sprints this team does during this afternoon's practice. The endurance needs to improve for this team to execute a full-court offense and pressing defense — a complex system that demands the right type of athletes to run it. This team needs some toughness though.
YSU has a few of the right athletes, but it's going to take more than a few to run this offense well. One of the few is constricted by a knee brace in Santiago. Jeremiah Ferguson, who is another one, had his nose broke during a play in the first half. He didn't return, but said after the game he'll be OK.
Calhoun quickly walked off the floor, dismayed at the result. He's used to winning, not this. Penguins fans are used to disappointment, something that's been the better part of three decades. It's not as bad as that poser NFL team located in Cleveland, which for the life of me I don't understand how fans still follow. Seriously, fantasy football is less stressful and there's a chance of you seeing a winner or being one. No wonder some people in northeast Ohio are perpetually miserable.
Most of the YSU fans exited before the final 20 minutes ran out, wondering why they made the trip to Akron. I had the same thoughts.
Calhoun, his staff and players are trying to change the culture on and off the court, but it's going to take time — something most YSU fans rather not hear after being fed months worth of optimism.
As Jerrod was chastising his team for their poor play on Saturday, the lights went out in that tiny locker room. Like an LED light, YSU's season is gradually getting brighter. There's about 75 percent of this roster who are playing their first NCAA Division I games this season.
YSU might be 3-10 before its first Horizon League game. That's how long the lights might take to come on for this team to grasp the concept of this offense and defense. It's not basic fundamentals. There's a lot of complex parts.
Calhoun is used to winning, while YSU fans are not. This fan base, unlike the Browns, could actually see winning results this year or the next.
Calhoun said after the game Rome wasn't built in a day, something his wife, Sarah, has told her husband numerous times.


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This new molecular map is already pointing researchers toward promising new paths for drug discovery and aiding them in better understanding how certain existing drugs work.
The molecular structure, described in the February 17, 2012 issue of the journal Science, is unique as the first-ever-to-be-determined lipid G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). Molecules of this type play important roles in everything from cancer to metabolism, and this recent success should pave the way for researchers to establish the structures of other family members.
"There's something special about the S1P1 receptor," said Hugh Rosen, MD, PhD, a Scripps Research chemical biologist who co-led the work with Raymond Stevens, PhD, a structural biologist also from The Scripps Research Institute. "The biological consequences of even small changes with this receptor are profound. Understanding its structure provides clues about fundamental processes important in both health and disease."
"Being able to finally look at a lipid GPCR and the occluded cell surface binding pocket was a surprise but explains many of the issues we wondered about," said Stevens. "It is likely that other members of this subfamily will have a similar protein architecture."
The study is a result of decades of research by the Stevens lab to develop methods to determine the structure of GPCRs, much work in the Rosen lab on the receptor biology and chemical tools to stabilize such molecules, and a multi-disciplinary collaboration between the two labs, which Rosen notes is one of the hallmarks of research at The Scripps Research Institute. The scientists acknowledge the support of the National Institutes of Health Common Fund as making the new findings possible.
"This work promises to underscore the importance of research collaboration to accelerate scientific discovery and development of new drug therapies," said James M. Anderson, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives that guides the NIH Common Fund. "Combining structure-based analysis with small molecule screening serves as a model for effective drug design."
Controlling Multiple Sclerosis
The new work reveals the structure of the S1P1 receptor, a protein embedded in the membranes of various cell types. When natural ligands such as the signaling lipid sphingosine 1-phosphate or potential drugs make specific interactions deep in receptor, portions of the receptor change shape to trigger cascades of chemical reactions inside the cell important to the maintenance of health.
Researchers have long known that S1P1 receptors play critical roles in controlling multiple sclerosis and other diseases. One way these receptors do this is by regulating the flow of certain white blood cells, or lymphocytes, out of lymph nodes.
This is critical because in patients with multiple sclerosis, auto-reactive lymphocytes attack the protective sheaths of nerve cells in the brain, causing malfunctions in the way the central nervous system transmits signals through the body. The S1P1 receptors are also involved in the progressions of harmful scarring and swelling in response to lymphocyte damages in the brain.
Gilenya, the first oral drug approved to treat multiple sclerosis, reduces this lymphocyte flow out of the lymph nodes in ways first identified by Rosen's lab about 10 years ago. Based on a screening lead from the National Institutes of Health Molecular Libraries Small Molecule Repository, Rosen and Scripps Research Chemistry Professor Ed Roberts discovered and optimized other modulators of S1P1 receptors. This led to RPC-1063, a compound in clinical trials for multiple sclerosis by Receptos, a company co-founded by Rosen and Stevens.
Rosen's lab has also shown that modulating S1P1 receptors can protect mice from a pandemic flu virus. This shows that the receptors may also be good drug development targets for other conditions tied to immune responses.
A Shifting Binding Pocket
The new study used the technique of x-ray crystallography to reveal the high-resolution three-dimensional image of the S1P1 receptor. The results provide scientists with important new details about the receptor's mechanism of action.
One aspect of the receptor structure that is of particular interest is the binding pocket for the natural ligand or potential drugs that activate the receptor responses. The structure revealed how the binding pocket shifts to activate signaling. Understanding how that occurs makes it easier to identify additional compounds that might have effects in controlling the receptors.
With this structural information in hand, the scientists can now advance efforts to understand the specific chemical transformations that drive the cellular responses tied to multiple sclerosis and other diseases. "Better understanding always allows you to think about applications in a variety of ways that you might not have thought about before," said Rosen. "This is an area that will keep us busy for many years to come."
The S1P1 receptor structure has already yielded benefits, according to Michael Hanson, a scientist and director at Receptos, and lead author of the new paper. "The structure has helped us understand the details regarding receptor-ligand interactions for this receptor and structural data can be used more routinely for drug discovery projects of other GPCRs," he said.
In addition to Rosen, Stevens, and Hanson, authors on the paper, entitled "Crystal Structure of a Lipid G protein-Coupled Receptor," were Euijung Jo, Stuart Cahalan, Stephan Schuerer, Germana Sanna, Gye Won Han, and Peter Kuhn, from Scripps Research, and Christopher Roth, Mark Griffith, Fiona Scott, Greg Reinhart, Hans Desale, and Bryan Clemons, from Receptos.
The research for this study at Scripps Research was supported by the National Institutes of Health, while work performed at Receptos was supported by Receptos, Inc.
About The Scripps Research Institute
The Scripps Research Institute is one of the world's largest independent, non-profit biomedical research organizations. Scripps Research is internationally recognized for its discoveries in immunology, molecular and cellular biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and vaccine development, as well as for its insights into autoimmune, cardiovascular, and infectious disease. Headquartered in La Jolla, California, the institute also includes a campus in Jupiter, Florida, where scientists focus on drug discovery and technology development in addition to basic biomedical science. Scripps Research currently employs about 3,000 scientists, staff, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students on its two campuses. The institute's graduate program, which awards Ph.D. degrees in biology and chemistry, is ranked among the top ten such programs in the nation. For more information, see www.scripps.edu.
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Receptos is a biopharmaceutical company developing autoimmune therapeutic candidate through information-driven drug discovery, including GPCR structure determination. The company's lead program is a best-in-class S1P1small molecule agonist candidate for autoimmune indications, including multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease, which will complete a Phase 1 clinical study in the first quarter of 2012. Receptos has established partnerships for its GPCR structure determination technology platform with Eli Lilly, Ono and the Ortho-McNeil-Janssen subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. For more information visit www.receptos.com
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How to build a potting bench - super easy and looks great!
8 – 1x4 @ 8 feet long
2 – 1x4 @ 10 feet long
4 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
2-1/2" and 2" exterior self tapping screws
Wood glue
2 – 2x4 @ 61-1/2" (back legs)
2 – 2x4 @ 35-1/4" (front legs)
4 – 2x4 @ 22" (side aprons)
10 – 1x4 @ 39" (front aprons, short shelf boards, back shelf)
10 – 1x4 @ 42" (long shelf boards, back boards)
2 – 1x4 @ 24" both ends cut at 45 degrees, long point to short point measurement (cross support)
Step 1
Mark the back legs from the bottom at 11-1/4" and 35-1/4". Attach with 2-1/2" self tapping exterior wood screws the 22" long side aprons to the back legs, matching marks with tops of aprons. Then mark the front legs 1-1/2" in from front edge and also 11-1/4" up from bottom of leg. Attach other side of 22" long side aprons to the front legs.
Step 2
Attach front aprons to the side aprons with 2" wood screws and glue.
Step 3
Shelving – Place shelving boards on bottom shelf. Attach with about a ½" gap in between shelf boards with 2" exterior wood screws. Repeat for top shelf.
Step 4
Cross bracing – cut cross bracing at 45 degree angles on ends. Attach to back legs and the back shelf board with 2" exterior wood screws and glue.
Step 5
Step 6
Hutch Shelf – Screw through back boards and back legs into the hutch shelf board sides and back to attach with 2" exterior self tapping screws.
It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
We apologize if there was an error in this plan. Please help us out and report any errors here.
Wed, 04/08/2015 - 19:08
Thanks so much for the video.
Thanks so much for the video. You make it look so easy! :)
Sun, 04/12/2015 - 22:36
Love the potters bench
I just built this bench and love it. I also really like those hooks. Where did you get them? Thanks for all the great plans, I've made quite a few pieces.
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Mon, 04/13/2015 - 11:30
You can get the hooks at just
You can get the hooks at just about any home improvement or home store.
Just ask for "over-the-cabinet" hardware.
Thu, 06/16/2016 - 01:14
Material/cut list
Hi Ana,
So excited to make this bench! Was wondering, on the video you have a material list:
(8) 1x4x8
(2) 1x4x10
(4) 2x4x8
Could you please tell me what cuts are made to the (2) 1x4x10's? Thank you so much!
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Sun, 06/02/2019 - 15:39
Fun Project!
This was an awesome project. I shopped for the materials in the morning and built it in the afternoon. The shopping list and plans were fabulous. I had to adjust slightly since I used pressure treated wood and the 1x4's were 3/4 x 1 5/8 instead of 3/4 x 1 1/2. It came out perfect though and seems sturdy and quite functional. I added a piece of aluminum to the top to keep soil from falling through when potting plants. I love it when a project comes out as planned!
Wed, 09/11/2019 - 00:53
My wife is so happy I've…
My wife is so happy I've built this bench for her garden, thank you! She's already arranged a lot of new plants and flowers and made more space for me in garage.


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The Beauty of Staining Cabinets
If you want the moth to reject cedar properties without the most rustic look, paint the shelves the same color as the walls of the cabinets. Instead of more traditional shelves for staining cabinets use cubicle square holes. And create a modular shelving arrangement. Cedar cubbies can be used to store clothes, shoes and linens. Insert baskets for lingerie or other small items such as scarves and hats.
If you want the appearance, smell and repellent properties of cedar shelves but not the expense, buy cedar bookcase the insect liners. Shelves can be placed directly on the shelves. Cedar shelves are ideal for use in wardrobes that keep clothes and linens since cedar is a natural moth repellent. Staining cabinets wood also acts as a natural deodorant and moisture wards that can lead to mold. Use cedar shelves to store sweaters and other items that do not require hooks.
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Staining cabinets Cedar raw stain to expose the natural beauty of the grain wood. In addition, the cedar staining can carry out the inherent wood of pink color. After staining the wood stain, apply a clear varnish to the shelves so that the surface is perfectly smooth and ready for storing clothes. To extend the cedar look to the walls of the wardrobe, use cedar siding.


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Life insurance serves as a safety net to mitigate future unfavourable circumstances. Being a crucial investment, it is imperative to know the details of what the plan entails, so when the time comes, you know you will be covered.
Not adequately verifying the policy details at the time of purchase is a major reason for customers buying policies that they later regret. Life insurance is a long-term investment; what can you do as an individual to avoid this regret? What can you do to avoid falling prey to mis-selling? Here are five simple ways to avoid this pitfall at the policy buying stage itself.
Be clear on the objective
Before buying, have clarity on the life goal you plan to secure through the life insurance policy. While money is fungible, it is always good to buy a life insurance plan for a specific need. This not only gives the reason to buy, it also helps you continue with the policy for the full tenure. You can also assess how each of the product features is linked to the need for which you are buying, thus reducing the risk of buying something that you regret later.
Also, don't get enticed. It is a trap you should avoid at all costs. Always ask for the company authorised 'benefit illustration' customised for you and don't blindly fall for high returns simply because stock markets might have performed rather well in the last two years.
Do your own research
You must do your homework carefully and go through the product brochure and the other available information on the company's website to understand the various aspects of the policy you plan to buy. While sellers are a good source of knowledge, your own research goes a long way in making an informed decision. If required, talk directly to the company representatives. Even better, ask your agent if you can speak to other customers who have purchased the same/similar product five years ago. You do this for your property purchase, don't you?
Fill the form yourself
The devil is in the details. When you get a job offer or buy property, do you sign the papers without reading? Of course not. So why would you sign your insurance papers without reading it? It's a common practice to sign only in places pointed out by sellers. When you fill the details yourself, you understand the nitty-gritty of the policy, the inclusions, exclusions, grace period, surrender value, and other vital details.
Also, closely look at the medical details asked in the form.
Concealing information related to your health can lead to claim rejection at a later date, defeating the very purpose for which you bought the policy.
Check product name
There are multiple policies sold by life insurance companies — term plans, ULIPs, and traditional plans. There are minor product variations under each category. For example, when you procure a home loan, a traditional endowment policy may not serve your purpose.
To cover your home loan requirement using a traditional endowment policy, you will have to invest a huge sum as the home loan amount is generally large. Instead, you may go for group credit life plan customised for loans available with your mortgage loan provider, which will be available for a much lower rate of interest.
Wait for a call from insurer
Most life insurance companies call you to verify your understanding of the key terms and conditions of the policy. This is done to ensure that you have understood the policy, its benefits and various terms and conditions.
If you feel that the policy sold was different from what the seller explained, you can cancel it. In any case, there is a 'freelook period' after you receive the policy document, during which time you can chose to return it within 15 days if it does not meet your expectation.
Being aware is the best way of protecting yourself against future regrets while purchasing a life insurance policy for the long term.
The writer is Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance


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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
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Cataracts are strongly linked to aging, and many people develop them in one or both eyes as they get older. In fact, according to the National Eye Institute, half of all Americans will either develop a cataract or have had cataract surgery by age 80.
If you have Medicare coverage and your doctor determines that cataract surgery is medically necessary, Medicare covers the procedure to remove the cataract, as well as doctor services and related care following your surgery. You may be responsible for certain costs, including deductibles, copayments, and/or coinsurance.
Read on to learn more about cataracts and Medicare coverage of cataract surgery.
What are cataracts, and how do they affect vision?
According to the National Eye Institute, a cataract occurs when the lens of your eye becomes cloudy. The lens is the clear part at the front of the eye that helps you to focus on an image. When functioning normally, light enters your eye through the lens and passes to the retina, which then sends signals to your brain that help you process what you see as a clear image. When the lens is clouded by a cataract, light doesn't pass through your eye to your retina as well, and your brain can't process images clearly, resulting in blurry vision.
Cataracts can occur in one or both eyes, but they cannot spread from one eye to the other. Your chances of developing cataracts increase significantly with age.
Some people develop cataracts at a much younger age, such as in their 40s or 50s. However, these cataracts tend to be smaller in size and do not usually affect vision. In general, people don't experience vision problems from cataracts until they reach their 60s.
What causes cataracts?
These lens of your eye is made up of water and proteins, and under normal circumstances, the proteins are arranged in such a way that light passes through the lens uninhibited. However, as you age, these proteins can clump together and block the lens, forming a cataract that clouds your vision. Researchers aren't sure why this happens, although they theorize that your body's natural wear and tear as it ages may alter the composition of your proteins and how they behave.
While age remains the biggest risk factor for cataracts, other factors may also make it more likely for them to form:
- Certain diseases, such as diabetes
- Smoking
- Alcohol use
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight
You can also develop a cataract after eye surgery to treat another condition (for example, glaucoma) or if you've suffered an eye injury. If you've been exposed to radiation, you may also be at risk for developing radiation cataracts.
What are the symptoms of cataracts?
Only a doctor can diagnose cataracts, but if you experience any of the following symptoms, it's a good idea to see your doctor:
- Blurred or cloudy vision
- A glare or halo affect when you look at a lamp or light
- Colors that appear faded
- Trouble seeing at night
- Double vision
These symptoms can also occur with other conditions, so be sure to have your eyes checked by your doctor if you are concerned.
How do I know if I need cataract surgery?
In the early stages, a cataract may be treated with:
- Eyeglasses or magnifying lenses
- Environmental adjustments (for example, brighter lighting)
- Anti-glare sunglasses
If the above solutions aren't helping and your vision is impairing your everyday life, you may need cataract surgery.
During cataract surgery, your doctor will remove the cataract from your lens and replace the cloudy lens with an artificial lens. The operation lasts about an hour; your doctor may recommend that you remain awake for the procedure, although in some cases, you may have general anesthesia. Most people go home from surgery the same day, although you'll need to arrange to have someone take you home. You may need new prescription glasses or contact lenses once your eye heals.
What are risks of cataract surgery?
As with any surgery, there are certain risks, including loss of vision, double vision, infection, or inflammation. However, according to the National Eye Institute, cataract surgery remains one of the safest and most common ways to treat cataracts, and 90% of those who get the surgical procedure have improved vision after.
Talk to your doctor about the risks of cataract surgery and whether this might be the right course of treatment for you.
How does Medicare cover cataract surgery?
Medicare covers cataract surgery to implant an intraocular lens, including hospital and doctor services during and after your operation and corrective lenses after your surgery. If you have the procedure as an outpatient, Medicare Part B will cover your treatment, and you may be responsible for any applicable deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance costs. If you are admitted to the hospital for surgery, you'll be covered under Medicare Part A, and your coverage and costs will be different. Since your costs will vary depending on the specific services you receive and whether you're covered under Part A or Part B, it's important to talk to your doctor beforehand to get a better estimate of how much your cataract surgery may cost.
After your surgery, Medicare Part B covers corrective lenses after you've had a cataract surgery to implant an intraocular lens. In this instance, Medicare may pay for one pair of glasses or contact lenses if you get them through a Medicare-enrolled supplier. You may owe a 20% coinsurance for the glasses or contact lenses, and the Part B deductible applies. Keep in mind that Medicare doesn't otherwise cover most routine vision services, and you'll be responsible for paying for the cost for upgraded frames or additional vision care unrelated to your cataract surgery.
What are other Medicare coverage options for cataract surgery?
You have other options to help manage your cataract surgery costs. A Medicare Supplement plan may cover all or part of certain out-of-pocket costs, such as your deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance amounts. Many people choose a Medicare Supplement plan, or Medigap plan, to help manage their health-care costs in Original Medicare. Some plans also cover Part B excess charges that may apply; these charges are the difference between the amount Original Medicare covers for a given service and what your doctor charges. You're usually responsible for paying this difference if your doctor charges above the Medicare-approved amount, but some Medicare Supplement plans include benefits that cover these costs.
As an alternative way to get your Original Medicare Part A and Part B coverage, you might consider Medicare Advantage(Part C). If you are covered under a Medicare Advantage plan, your out-of-pocket costs could also be lower. With a Medicare Advantage plan, you get all the same coverage you'd have under Original Medicare, but you may also have additional benefits, such as lower copayments and deductibles and even coverage for other services not covered under Part A and Part B. For example, many Medicare Advantage plans cover routine vision and dental services, which aren't normally covered under Original Medicare. Since benefits and costs vary, check with the specific Medicare Advantage plan you're considering. Keep in mind that Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Supplement plans don't work together; you can only use Medicare Supplement benefits to help pay for your costs that Original Medicare doesn't cover.
Want more information about Medicare coverage for cataract surgery?
As you can tell, you have several choices if you need cataract surgery and are concerned about coverage. If you'd like help finding a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan that may help with cataract surgery costs, I am happy to help you understand your options. If you'd prefer a phone call or email with personalized information, click the corresponding link below to do that. The Compare Plans button will show you information about plan options you may be eligible for.
For other resources on cataract surgery and Medicare coverage, see:
Medicare.gov, "Cataract surgery," https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/cataract-surgery.html
National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute, "Facts About Cataract," nei.nih.gov/health/cataract/cataract_facts


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Swedish artist Meja releases new single to support Amnesty International's campaign "Free Albert Woodfox"
Meja read about Albert Woodfox in an Amnesty International magazine and was touched by the profound injustice that he had been held in solitary confinement for over 42 years on a conviction so weak it had been overturned three times. Still held in isolation, Albert Woodfox is the only remaining incarcerated member of the Angola 3.
Last Christmas eve, Meja sat down to write him a letter. His reply inspired Meja to write the song "Yellow Ribbon". The stamps on the envelope of Albert's letter to Meja read, "Liberty Forever – Justice Forever". These words became the opening line of the song.
"They encapsulate the hope" says Meja, "that justice and freedom, for so long denied to Albert, will soon be his." A November court ruling in his favour shows how close this time may be. As Meja was writing the song, the words 'Yellow Ribbon' came to her. "When I looked up their meaning, I understood why: families used to tie yellow ribbons in the trees to welcome released prisoners home".
The song is being released in collaboration with Amnesty International who has been campaigning for justice for Albert Woodfox and against the cruel use of solitary confinement in the USA.
"I was deeply affected by Albert's strength of mind in the face of the cruel injustice he continues to suffer. It is hard to believe in 2014 that an innocent man has been entombed in a cell for 23 hours a day for more than four decades. It´s tragic. I chose to leave the Christmas celebrations to sit in quiet solitude to write to Albert, acutely aware that the solitude I sought out has been his imposed daily reality for 42 years" Meja says.
In addition to asking people to join Amnesty International's campaign for justice for Albert Woodfox, and to end the cruel use of solitary confinement in US prisons, Meja is donating 10% of her profits from the sales of "Yellow Ribbon" to the organisation.


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Don't let your event registration system spoil your next event. Poorly designed online registration experiences, unanswered customer service questions or long lines at the registration counter make guests angry and put your event's success at risk.
Registration is your guests' first introduction to your event. It needs to be rapid-fire, seamless and hyper-relevant. You need an expo, event, conference or trade show registration system simple enough for anyone to use, robust enough to collect the data you need, and delivers actionable insights.
Finding the Right Event Registration System
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- Experienced staff. Registration needs to run smoothly for you and your guests, from designing and setting up registration areas, to managing technology and coordinating traffic flow. Our experienced team manages hundreds of events each year. We know what works and what doesn't — ensuring registration is painless for you and your guests.
- An easy-to-use registration system. Your guests and your staff will be able to use Experient's event registration system intuitively, whether your team is made of volunteers or experienced event professionals.
- Scan & Go onsite badge pickup. Self-registration speeds up wait times and eases guest frustration. Experient provides Scan & Go equipment that's easy to use as well as consultation and training for your team.
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- Critical new insights. Experient's tools help you harness the power of your event data to reveal critical insights about the changing needs and preferences of your event guests.
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The Prairie Island Indian Community is a federally-recognized Indian tribe, located in southeastern Minnesota along the banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Tribe is seeking proposals from qualified professionals to conduct a feasibility study on the potential for development of solar energy project(s) for the Tribe. The submission deadline is August 30. Read more here.
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There are a lot of methods to categorize totally different businesses concepts For our purposes, let's categorize them into three normal types: progressive, commoditized, and hybrid which is a mix of the 2. Before you open your business, store at all the wedding outlets, and even faux you are a bride-to-be to see what kinds of companies the wedding gown store supplies and the way they treat potential clients. Folks make guarantees in the beginning of every 12 months to get in form, so be ready to heavily promote your providers in November and December.
You'll be able to land set up work from carpet retailers, from on-line business service directories, or from advertising on locations like Craigslist. On top of just renting on Airbnb, you possibly can take this business thought to the following degree by providing your guests add-on and personalized experiences for an additional cost.
She eventually started teaching these abilities on-line, and it turned out to be a very good approach to make an income for her. That is where you determine how you are going to make your clients aware of your model and how they're going to obtain your merchandise.
This is a very completely different business than what I might name eBay buying and selling the place you buy and promote merchandise on eBay. Later, Stephen Key stopped by to drop his knowledge on product licensing and why there's never been a better or easier time to get started.
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SUNDAY, Nov. 12, 2006 (HealthDay News) -- Children with heart disease risk factors -- obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol -- already show indications of fatty build-up in their arteries that could cause heart attacks when they're adults, Canadian researchers report.
"Primary prevention of heart disease must start in childhood. We need to start looking at and treating risk factors for heart disease in children," researcher Dr. Sanaz Piran, an internal medicine resident at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., said in a prepared statement.
Piran and her colleagues reviewed data on 3,630 children, ages 5 to 18, who took part in 26 studies in Australia, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and the United States. Those studies used noninvasive methods to measure arterial blood flow and the thickness of artery walls in children with and without heart disease risk factors.
In many cases, children with heart disease risk factors showed early signs of atherosclerosis.
The review was expected to presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association, in Chicago. The findings highlight the need for parents and doctors to prevent and treat cardiovascular risk factors in children, the authors said.
"Diet and exercise are especially important to curb the escalating problem of childhood obesity," Piran said.
"Obesity puts children at risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol levels. Children's diets have changed dramatically, influenced by television commercials and the convenience of fast foods," she said. "Children are eating too much fatty and processed foods. Parents need to involve their kids in regular exercise activities and cut down on fatty meals, emphasizing healthy food such as vegetables."
Parents should not smoke in the presence of children and, if there's a family history of high cholesterol, children need to have their cholesterol levels checked, Piran said.
"The very things we recommend to adults should be recommended to parents for their children. There needs to be a family-oriented approach to cardiovascular prevention and to addressing these risk factors," she said.
More information
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Who does not know the figure of this Japanese famous custom motorcycle builder? Here is Ken Tabata is a famous builder who recently returned into the world automotive media headlines with his masterpiece.
|Tavax 2011 V by Ken Tabata. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wGg513)
|Right side view of Tavax 2011 V. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1wGg513)
Kabata complete with an S & S Shovelhead engine 93 with a 5-speed transmission complete with a successor system to the rear wheels using a belt. Its own rake angle transforms not - still refer to the motorcycle manufacturer's standard at 25 degrees.
Besides that makes the king at that time can not be separated from Kabata creativity in preparing the parts kustomnya. Starting from the front end to the swingarm is the result of thought and work of his own hands.
In the wheel Sector, Tabata installed a pair of Marchesini, the famous Italian brand of alloy wheels that is with multiple adjustment points and not forget he also wrapped it with the Dunlop tires. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TAVAX ENGINEERING | MOTORIVISTA | OTOSIA]
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Hi my 8gb usb flash drive has got problems, when i insert it it comes up as removable disk with a drive letter, but i can't use it.Ive tried formatting it through my computer but it says no disk is inserted.under properties it says its 0mb.So after searching thru google I'm told it needs a low level format, but every program I try can't see the usb drive they only see my laptops HDD. can anyone point me in the right direction, thanks.Michael
if i were you, id thorw away the faulty drive and buy a new one. Kingston is the way to go.