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Visiting a church can sometimes be a little overwhelming. If this is your first time as a guest, you may have lots of questions such as what time is service, is there praise & worship, where can I park, are there classes for children, etc. This section will give you all the details about what you can expect!
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- Inside FBCG
Inside FBCGFirst Baptist Church of Glenarden is so much more than Sunday service. We are a Bible-believing, Bible teaching church that offers biblical instruction 7 days a week. With more than 100 ministries, there's something for everyone at FBCG. We're only as strong as everyone working together to advance God's kingdom. So get connected, be connected and stay connected.
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- Who We Are
Who We AreFirst Baptist Church of Glenarden has grown tremendously since its inception in 1917. This year we're celebrating 99 years of ministry. What makes us tick is our love for Jesus and God's people. The impact of our ministry reaches locally, nationally and internationally.
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Messages + MediaOur mission is to develop dynamic disciples. You'll find a number of resources to help you along your journey to becoming a follower of Jesus, from messages on CD and DVD and so much more! If you have questions to particular challenges in life, more than likely you'll find the answer here.
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- Our Campuses
Our Campuses »Visit PageOne church ministering at three campuses describes FBCG! While ministry takes place at each campus, the buildings are as distinct as their architecture. The Worship Center, Ministry Center and Empowerment Center are located just 7 miles apart in Upper Marlboro and Landover, Md.
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Contact Us »Visit PageWe'd love to hear from you. If you have any questions or need to speak with someone, phone us at 301-773-3600 or send an email to . Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
There are several ministries within FBCG that speak directly to our Singles and several others that you also may want to consider.
SINGLES MINISTRYBecome a single with purpose! The ministry aims to develop dynamic singles by teaching about the gift of singleness and how to maximize and enjoy – not merely endure – this "season" of your life.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Single mothers and fathers receive encouragement and support in the form of biblical teachings and fellowship as they face the unique challenges that come with parenting alone.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Friday at 7 p.m.
Other ministries you may connect with
ALL THINGS NEW: HEALING FOR UNWANTED SAME-SEX ATTRACTION (SSA)All Things New aids in the spiritual healing and growth of people who are currently struggling with or have previously experienced unwanted Same-Sex Attraction (SSA). The goal of this discipleship program is to see men, women and teens released from the bondage of SSA in a safe environment.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
ALL THINGS NEW: FAMILY SUPPORTAll Things New family support is for families affected by a loved one with same sex attraction or gender identity disorder.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Third Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Armor Bearers serve and anticipate the needs of Pastor Jenkins and First Lady Trina, thereby freeing them from distractions so they can minister. Men and women wearing the armor bearer pin also provide hospitality to their guests. (Note: Participation in this ministry is by invitation only.)
MEETING DATE/TIME: See Activities of the Week
ART MINISTRYIf you're artistically gifted, consider joining the Art Ministry to design, build and produce various media such as posters, banners, theatrical settings and props, flyers and announcements.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7 p.m.
AUDIO VISUAL MINISTRYThe A/V ministry needs volunteers. Whether you're a seasoned producer or you want to learn more about the industry—the Audio Visual Ministry would like to hear from you. Those with a passion to assist production staff, use electronic presentation equipment and provide audio/videotaping and editing for a wide variety of events are all welcome to join this ministry.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Quarterly; See Activities of the Week
AVIATION MINISTRYAre you interested in the field of aviation? This ministry exposes members to the field through the Aviation and Career job fair, academic training and experiential exercises.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st Saturday at 11 a.m.
BANNER MINISTRYAs a form of worship, banners are used to enhance the atmosphere of worship when waved rhythmically or displayed prominently in service while music is sung or played.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
B.O.D.Y. BY CHRIST (formerly Fit for the Kingdom)If you struggle with weight control, you'll find that our biblically focused solution is a practical way to change your habits permanently. Allow Jesus to be your personal trainer at B.O.D.Y. (Believers Overcoming Destructive Yokes) by Christ.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
CANCER SUPPORT MINISTRYA cancer diagnosis can trigger an avalanche of questions and feelings. Whether you're a patient, caregiver or family member, Cancer Support provides a safe haven to share, learn and lean on one another. Survivors are welcome!
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Saturday at 1 p.m.
CARD MINISTRYBe a source of strength for First Baptist members by sending them get-well, sympathy and encouragement cards during their time of need.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st Saturday of January, March, May, July, September and November
at 10:30 a.m.
CHRISTIAN BUSINESSAnyone interested in learning to apply biblical principles to entrepreneurial pursuits are invited to join this ministry for networking purposes and to discover business opportunities.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Friday at 7 p.m.
COMBINED CHOIRThe Combined Choir is a combination of all of the First Baptist choirs. This choir unites to sing a wide array of music—from traditional hymns to contemporary gospel.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 4th Wednesday at 7 p.m.
CONNECTIONS (NEW MEMBERS)"Get Connected, Be Connected, Stay Connected!" Connections assist our new members' classes and help them get acclimated with the church through structured follow-ups and fellowships.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
CRISIS CARE MINISTRYWhen times of crisis arise, the Crisis Care Ministry serves members by helping to diffuse the situation. Trained professionals work within this ministry.
MEETING DATE/TIME: See Activities of the Week
DEAF MINISTRYThe Deaf Ministry helps interpret all worship services and special events for the deaf and hard of hearing using American Sign Language. If you are skilled in signing, then you can make a difference at First Baptist.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MINISTRYMen, women and children who find their lives shattered by domestic violence can receive help during this difficult time. If you find yourself in this situation, you'll receive referrals to emergency shelters. Assistance is also given to those making their way through the justice system.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st Saturday at 10 a.m.
DRAMA MINISTRYThis ministry portrays biblical truths through plays and dramatic presentations. Theater is used as a tool to save, heal, deliver and minister the principles of God's word to believers and unbelievers.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. & Saturdays at 4 p.m.
Workshops and programs such as tutoring and college symposiums are designed to promote the spiritual growth and development of those in the church and also in the broader community (especially the youth). The ministry also provides college scholarships to FBCG members ages 22 and under who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Every 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
EPISTLES MINISTRYThrough letters, you can use your gift of writing to share God's love to those in need of encouragement.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
EVANGELISM MINISTRYDo you have a desire to share the gospel with those who are not saved? This ministry teaches effective strategies on how to lead someone to Christ, whether as an altar counselor or by reaching those outside the church walls. Ministry members also nurture new believers by helping them reach spiritual maturity.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Mondays 7 p.m. (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
FELLOWSHIP CHORALEMembers of all ages are welcome to sing traditional gospel music, hymns and spirituals.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st and 2nd Monday at 7 p.m.
FITNESS MINISTRYJoin this ministry and become physically fit through exercise, training and nutrition classes so you can properly take care of the temple that God has entrusted to you.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday and Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
FLOWER MINISTRYHelp beautify events by adding flowers throughout the church for services, programs and special events at both the Worship and Ministry centers.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Every three months on the 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
HEALING TRANSITIONS AND BEREAVEMENT MINISTRYThis ministry gives hope to those suffering from serious or terminal illness, or grieving the loss of a loved one. Members are trained in the areas of prayer, healing and grief support.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Saturday at 9 a.m.
HEALTH MINISTRYEducational workshops, health expos and free health screenings bridge the gap between physical and spiritual health.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
HOSPITALITY MINISTRYSet the tone for an unforgettable worship experience by creating a hospitable atmosphere when greeting members and guests at services. This ministry also serves meals and refreshments at special events for FBCG members and guests.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 4th Saturday at 2 p.m. (except August, November and December)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYComputer knowledge is essential to the church, just as it is with any organization. Use your computer skills to support other ministries within the church and train others who want to improve their skills.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
INSPIRATIONAL CHOIRIf you have the gift of encouragement, this choir ministers comfort to the bereaved during homegoing celebration services.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st and 2nd Thursday at 11 a.m.
KIDS' WORLDThanks to Kids' World, parents can attend ministry meetings, classes and participate in church-sponsored activities with peace of mind knowing their children are engaged in structured age-appropriate activities, such as book clubs, dance, exercise, sign language, Spanish class, jewelry making and more. All children ages 2-11 are welcome, however, advance registration is required 7 days in advance. Go to http://fbcglenardenkidsworld.eventbrite.com/ to sign up.
MEETING DATES/TIMES: Monday, Wednesday-Friday at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (for various fellowships, such as Couples or Singles)
LEGAL MINISTRYThe Legal Ministry offers Christian mediation as a means of conflict resolution and godly counsel to those with legal or legal-related issues.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 4th Thursday at 7 p.m.
LIFE BUILDERS MINISTRYSpiritual and emotional encouragement is offered to help people move forward. Life Builders also hosts "Saturday Night Live." SNL is a monthly event where trained "encouragement coaches" offer biblical guidance as people process God's Word in their life in a large group setting.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRYJoin members, ages 5 and up, as they participate in this Christian expression of prayer, praise and worship through the art of dance.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
MAGAZINE MINISTRYVision, our bimonthly publication, keeps the congregation connected and informed about activities and events happening at First Baptist. The magazine is also a resource to share testimonies and spotlight outstanding service of our members. If you are skilled at writing, layout or proofreading, you may be interested in this ministry.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Thursday at 7p.m.
MEDIA CENTER MINISTRYThe Media Center team helps First Baptist members and guests find the right Bible, sermon, book, music and other inspirational items while shopping in our Media Center. Volunteers are needed at both campuses.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Quarterly on Fridays at 7 p.m.
PASTOR'S AID MINISTRYThe Pastor's Aid Ministry supports Pastor Jenkins, First Lady Trina and their family with special events and other needs. They also provide comfort, prayer, support and love to retired pastors, as well as their widows.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Monday following Communion service
PHOTOGRAPHY MINISTRYThe great work being done at FBCG is captured by the Photography Ministry. Whether you're a novice or professional photographer, use your talents to showcase First Baptist's pulse and essence through photographs displayed throughout both campuses and in publications.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday at 7 p.m.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP TEAMS (Adult & Young Adult Teams)Our Praise and Worship teams create an environment where people embrace the presence of God. (Members are appointed by Pastor Jenkins and the Minister of Music.)
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st Wednesday at 7 p.m. & Tuesday before 4th Sunday at 7 p.m. (Adult); 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. (Young Adult)
EMAIL: (Adults) or (Young Adults)
PROSPERITY PARTNERSFinancial mentoring through Prosperity Partners pairs those who are good money managers with those who are facing financial or budgeting challenges. Participants learn and share biblical principles that lead to healthy money management. If you desire financial peace of mind or want to share with others your wisdom in stewardship, this ministry is for you!
MEETING DATE/TIME: 1st Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
PUPPET MINISTRYBiblical teachings and Christian principles are brought to life using puppetry. The Puppet Ministry supports Sunday school, other First Baptist ministries and outreach projects.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m. and 3rd Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL MINISTRY (formerly Security)Providing a safe and secure worship environment is a top priority to ensure that First Baptist members and guests can fully enjoy the worship experience. Ministry members monitor what is happening inside and outside of the church.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd Monday at 7 p.m.
The Social Media Ministry promotes the gospel and advances FBCG's mission on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Periscope. The ministry also conducts training sessions with other FBCG ministries to show them how to engage, connect and inform the masses.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 4th Saturday from 1 – 3 p.m.
SPANISH MINISTRY¿Hablo español? Si es así, ayudar a compartir el evangelio a nuestros amigos que hablan español interpretando FBCG servicios de adoración. Los voluntarios también traducir literatura iglesia bajo petición.
(Translation: ¿Hablo español? If so, then help share the gospel to our Spanish-speaking friends by interpreting FBCG worship services. Volunteers also translate church literature upon request.)
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.
SPORTS MINISTRYOrganized intramural sports such as AAU basketball, co-ed softball and bowling promote physical fitness while fostering sportsmanship in a godly atmosphere.
MEETING DATE/TIME: See Activities of the Week
SUNDAY SCHOOLAdults can explore the Word of God deeper by attending Sunday School.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Sundays at 10 a.m. & noon – Worship Center; 4:30 p.m. – Ministry Center
TRACT MINISTRYTracts share the Good News of Jesus Christ in a short, easy-to-understand format, making them an excellent evangelism tool. Volunteers in this ministry obtain and distribute tracts throughout the community.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Friday at 7 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRYBe a blessing to those who are without regular transportation. Using First Baptist's vans, this ministry provides a wide range of transportation services to members, including ministry outreach needs, Metro pickups/drop offs and senior citizen support.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.
TURNING POINTThis ministry offers a safe, healthy environment to help individuals overcome life-controlling problems, such as substance abuse, anger, addictions, etc., in a small group setting. Turning Point also has separate classes for adults and youths ages 13-17.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Thursdays at 7 p.m.
TUTORING MINISTRYUse your knowledge to help students and adults strengthen their academic skills. Become a spiritual guide by helping students learn accountability to God and their parents.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Mondays at 5:30 p.m. (September through May)
UNITED VOICESUnited Voices lift up the name of Jesus, predominantly through contemporary gospel.
MEETING DATE/TIME:1st and 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
USHER BOARDThe FBCG "Usher Ministry" consists of three member groups: Senior Ushers, Intermediate Ushers and Junior Ushers. The mission of each member group is to orderly and systematically seat guests, as well as assist with the collection of offering.
MEETING DATE/TIME: Senior Ushers (ages 26 and older) – 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLEvery July, Vacation Bible School teaches the Word of God in a nurturing environment that encourages learning in a number of creative ways for children and adults. Registration occurs from April to June.
If you have the gift of music and you are interested in joining the Young Adult Choir, join choir members (ages 18-35) who sing urban contemporary gospel and radical praise music.
MEETING DATE/TIME: 2nd and 3rd Monday at 7 p.m.


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Over the weekend, Chris Whiteside, Lead Producer at Guild Wars 2 developers ArenaNet, took to Reddit to announce that over 3000 players had been temporarily banned from the game for taking advantage of an exploit.
The exploit in question involved a merchant who, in an error, was selling valuable gear at low, incorrect prices. Taking advantage of this, many players bought a ton of stuff from the seller, then went elsewhere in the game to sell it for massive profits, which had the temporary effect of upsetting the game's economy.
"We take our community and the integrity of the game very seriously, and want to be clear that intentionally exploiting the game is unacceptable", Whiteside wrote. "The players we banned were certainly intentionally and repeatedly exploiting a bug in the game. We intended to send a very clear message that exploiting the game in this way will not be tolerated, and we believe this message now has been well understood."
The bans aren't permanent, with those caught only being cut off the game for 72 hours. Regardless, any type of punishment for those taking advantage of an exploit in a game can be a controversial move, as those caught were still, technically, acting within the rules of the game. They didn't hack the game to get low prices, they simply bought and sold according to the prices present in the game at the time.
Still, as ArenaNet and others will counter, exploits like this violate the spirit of the game. And at the end of the day, it's ArenaNet's game, and they'll police it how they want, protests be damned.
Karma Weapons Exploit [Guild Wars 2 Reddit, via Eurogamer]


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Teacher resources and professional development across the curriculum
Teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum
A video workshop on teaching mathematics for K-8 teachers; 8 ninety-minute video programs, workshop guide, and Web site; graduate credit available
This series was discontinued on July 1, 2018.
Workshop 1. Patterns and Functions: What Comes Next? (90 min.)
Mathematics is about patterns waiting to be found. This workshop demonstrates how students' explorations of patterns can grow richer and more complex as they move through the grades.
Workshop 2. Data: Posing Questions and Finding Answers (90 min.)
From the earliest grades, students learn to connect situations, data, and graphs. This workshops shows data displays that can be developed through the grades.
Workshop 3. Geometry: Castles and Shadows (90 min.)
Shadows give two-dimensional representation to three-dimensional objects. Teachers discuss the intriguing relationship between two- and three-dimensional objects that are at the heart of geometry.
Workshop 4. More Geometry: Quilts and Palaces (90 min.)
Geometry appears in works of art, architectural wonders, and physical structures. This workshop explores geometrical figures, transformation, and connections to art and science.
Workshop 5. Whole Numbers: Memory and Discovery (90 min.)
What does it take to develop fluency with whole number calculations? This workshop compares algorithms and explores mental math strategies.
Workshop 6. Ratio and Proportion: When Is a Third More Than a Half? (90 min.)
Helps identify students' misconceptions about fractions that hinder their understanding of later concepts. Program participants work with rational numbers and activities delaing with ratio, proportions, and equivalent fractions.
Workshop 7. Algebra: It Begins in Kindergarten (90 min.)
This workshop traces the fundamental concepts of algebra that students can develop through the grades.
Workshop 8. The Future of Mathematics: Ferns and Galaxies (90 min.)
The advent of new technologies allows for amazing mathematics that could not exist without computers. This program looks to future directions for mathematics in the 21st Century.
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The player is a Resistance agent sent to investigate the status of a previously overrun base. Upon entry, he finds lingering Combine forces that spring a trap, forcing him to blast his way back out of the base. Beach Level has three parts, each focusing on a different style of play. The first part is Reconnaissance, where the player lands on the beach and explores the area, searching for the entrance to the base. This part focuses heavily puzzles and exploration. The second part is Combat, where the player must fight his through the base. This part focuses heavily on combat. The third part is Escape, where the player must make his grand escape after successfully making his way through the base.
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Unquotable:Winston Churchill
"Winston Churchill has better quotes than I. And has been doing it longer."
"Just kidding. Get on my level."
"Big up top end."
Falsely attributing quotes to Winston Churchill was once the national sport of England, and remains a popular spectator sport. Unfortunately, it was surpassed in popularity by making up Oscar Wilde quotes in the inevitable War-Leader-Made-Up-Quote backlash of the early 1960s. Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II and again from 1951-1955, and later won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1963 for his international pop hit, Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Cabbage."
For detailed information on the eminent Prime Minister and Freemason, see Winston Churchill.
The secret to successful fake-quoting of Winston Churchill is to say each quote in a bulldog-like voice, while trying to ignore the fact that bulldogs are unable to speak. Moreover, since most British bulldogs were tragically lost in the Mad Bulldog Disease Epidemic of 1991, there are few exemplars left. Still, despite its decreased popularity, there are many who still strive to keep the game alive. Below is a selection of the best.
Winston Churchill's Most Famous Quotes[edit]
Churchill on Government[edit]
- "I would say to the House, as I said to those who have joined this Government: 'I have nothing to offer but blood, sex, money, food, water, shelter, ice cream, monkeys, more sex, rubber bands, and twigs."
- "Now, this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. It is not even the end of the beginning's end. Nor is it the beginning of the end's beginning. Nor the end's beginning of the ending, beginning with what seemed to have been the end of the beginning, when in actual fact it was the beginning of the beginning's end. But, it may be the beginnning of what appeared to be the end of the beginning of the end. That, or the middle."
- "It has been said that democracy is the worst way of throwing an anniversary bash for your wife."
- "There are those who would call us weak; those who would question our resolve; those who would place obstacles in our path; those who would steal our bicycles during tea, and never return them; those who would point out our grammatical inconsistencies, just to be annoying; those who would rain Devonshire cream buns down upon us; those who would blame us for failing to properly train Shane MacGowan's dentist; and those who would give aid and comfort to our Tesco employees; and to them all, I say, 'Try our delicious tinned ham products.'"
- "Gentlemen, please, no fighting in the war room!"
- "And a great Iron Curtain shall descend right the way across the bay windows of my living room"
- "Government, yes, that could work..."
Churchill on War[edit]
- "Thank god for the French! If it wasn't for them, the Germans would've never gotten bogged down in all that surrendering, and the Nazis would've crushed us by teatime last Thursday."
- "We shall defend our island, wherever the krauts may be... we shall fight for the bitches, we shall fight in the beach huts, we shall fight on the spanking grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills, we shall fight on the boats, we shall fight in the sea, we shall fight over the sea, we shall fight on the pavement, we shall fight in the phone-boxes, we shall fight in the dance halls, we shall fight playing Mortal Kombat II, we shall fight over Britney or Kylie, we shall fight like the brave souls we are; we shall never surrender."
- "Herr Hitler, I ain't no holla back girl."
- "When all else fails, give up and hope they're nice."
- "We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire... And if we do, it shall be the enemy's fault, not ours."
- "We shall show a bit of mercy, but we shall not ask for it very nicely."
- "We shall fight on the football pitches we shall fight on in the grocers, we shall fight in the butchers, the bakers (but not the candlestick makers), we shall fight in Essex at half past eleven on a Friday night, we shall fight in the chemists, we shall fight in the tourist information centres, we shall fight in the supermarket bakeries; we shall probably surrender."
- "Roosevelt says, 'We have nothing to fear but fear itself,' but I say we have a hell of a lot to fear. I mean there's the Germans, the Italians, the Japanese, not to mention the Queen. Divine right to rule, my arse."
- "Veni, Vidi, Vicky."
- "We shall fight them outside, and kick their heads in, because they spilled my pint."
- "What's the point, the Royals are all krauts anyway. We surrender."
- "I'd be in the trenches myself, but I am smarter than that."
- "I have had it with these mothafuckin' Germans in these mothafuckin' planes!"
Churchill on America[edit]
- "Meeting Franklin Delano Roosevelt was like opening your first bottle of champagne; knowing him was like getting loaded with it."
- "Eleanor Roosevelt is so homely shes either a man or British."
- "The Bank of America continues successful and even a normal activity."
- "As for Chase Bank, they closed my account after I refused to pay their bloody ATM fees."
- "The problem is that they're over-paid, over-sexed, and over-here. Bloody Yank tourists!"
- "Nigga stole my bike!"
- "I tell you I have a bad feeling, don't build two of them"
- "Where the hell were you people? This war started years ago!"
Churchill on Nazi Germany[edit]
- "There can never be friendship between the British democracy and the Nazi power, that power which spurns Christian ethics, which cheers its onward course by a barbarous paganism, which vaunts the spirit of aggression and conquest, which derives strength and perverted pleasure from persecution, and uses, as we have seen, with pitiless brutality, the threat of Kraftwerk albums, Werner Herzog movies, Klaus Nomi, Hermann Hesse novels, and blutenschnitzel against us."
- "Herr Hitler, if you're not using the south of France, how about swapsies for Canada and Mick-land?"
- "Fuck the Germans. What? What do you mean, this microphone is 'hot'?"
- "If Hitler invaded Nazi Germany, I would make a favourable comment about Mr. Hitler in the House of Commons."
- "Hitler is old! He shoulda been outta the game YEARS ago, but he can't go home cause he hates his WIFE!! You've seen her at the Christmas parties! She's the crotch pheasant who gets plastered and calls him a RETARD!!!"
- "I bit a German once... tasted like cabbage. Very difficult to get drunk on Nazi bodily fluids, wouldn't you know. But I managed it!"
- "I have to tell you now, that I have received no such undertaking, and in consequence this Nation must all sing together: Hitler has only got one ball, Goering has two but they're very small, Himmler has something similar, and poor old Goebbels has no balls at all."
Churchill on France[edit]
- "Never in the field of human conflict have so many cheese-eating surrender monkeys been owed so little by so many."
- "Cunts."
- "Mr. DeGaulle, you are to the war what piles are to Lester Piggott."
- "At least we lasted longer than they did."
- "You know, I'd rather have my bottom impaled on a giant cactus than to have to speak to that jumped-up Frenchman. As far as I'm concerned, the only thing the French should be allowed to host is an invasion." -Overheard at the first, and last, party thrown by DeGaulle for Englishmen.
- "All the French offer the world is wine, whiny people, and smelly cheese."
- "Going to war without France is like going hunting without your accordion. All you do is leave behind a lot of noisy baggage."
- "Some chicken! No really, they're all terrible cowards."
- "The French they are a funny race; they fight with their feet, and fuck with their face!"
- "Damned French! They're a bunch of cheese-eating surrender monkeys, and if it wasn't the for the fact....oh, bloody hell, is this thing on?"
- "The French, I find, are like grown children. They want independence, but they still want you to bail their arses out of trouble every time there's a war on."
- "Are we not supposed to go to war with the french?"
- "The french are like americans...too many of them"
Churchill on
Checoslovaca, Czechoslovakia Cocoaslobka[edit]
- "Who?"
- Checko-slo-what-now?
- "They day I can spell 'Checslovka' is the day I wear my wife's stockings alongside her lace pantaloons."
- "I believe I caught this nce, hopefully it's catching and the bosh will have a hard time dealing with it..." Winston, not realising how close to the tuth he was.
Churchill on Mars[edit]
- "Here, gentlemen, I weigh a mere 40 percent of what I weigh on Earth. So, if you please, pass the tinned ham."
- "My only regret for this expedition is that, with all our power, and all our resources, we failed to provide ourselves with a ride home."
Churchill on Futurama[edit]
- "We will never serve Bender."
Churchill on Oscar Wilde[edit]
- "Oscar Wilde can kiss my chuddies."
- "Ah, you will, Oscar, you will."
- "Gentlemen, I have grave news. I have caught the gay from Mr. Wilde, and I have been dreaming of you all night."
- "A man who likes a small cigar likes a cheroot - look at Oscar if you don't believe me."
- "I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you'll be Oscar Wilde."
Churchill on LSD[edit]
- "I say, look at the colours, my dear boy, the fucking colours... no, chap, just look at-hey what the fuck is that?"
- "Wow, wouldn't it be totally... rad... if we had, like, canines on the end of our fingers. Yeah, so we could totally slash things up, man. Kind of like... claws. Man, claws, whoa.
Churchill on Sex, Drugs, Alcohol, and Food[edit]
- "I may be drunk, but you are a twat. And tomorrow I'll be drunk again." ~ Winston Churchill
- "Winston, drunk again I see?" "Yeah, well you're a fat bitch."
- "Madam, I may be ugly, but you are drunk." (vomits uncontrollably)
- "OHHHHHH, Clemmie.....Yes(unzipping of trousers)shall I show you where I keep my big cigar?"
- "Madam, I may be drunk, but you shouldn't be complaining, because this beer is making you seem more and more attractive."
- "Madam, I may be drunk, but you are ugly, and in the morning, I will be ugly, and you will be the one who is drunk... ah, shit."
- "We shall, by a process of sublime irony, have reached a stage in this story where eating will be the sturdy child of terror, and regurgitating the twin brother of Norman down the road."
- "A gentleman does not have a chicken salad sandwich without potato chips."
- "You spin me right round, baby right round, like a record baby, right round round round."
- "So anyway, I got pissed at the Conservative Party conference, and they had to drag me off Margaret Thatcher."
- "The traditions of the Royal Navy are rum, sodomy, and the lash... and I enjoyed every single throbbing minute of my time in the Admiralty."
- "I've fucked every nationality, and there's nothing dirtier than an Essex girl."
- "Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, ever give up unless they offer Johnny Walker Black."
- "Excuse me, your Majesty, but did you know this antique clock of yours won't flush?"
- "If you have knowledge, let others light their candles with it. If you have a vagina, let others stick their candles in it."
- "I've had more out of alchohol than alcohol has had out of me"blooarrrgghh
- "Happy Birthday, Monica!"
- I'm not as think as you drunk I am....Take me drunk, im home!!
Churchill on Ice[edit]
- "We shall, she shall, we all shall for ice shall."
- "Brrrrr!"
- "Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never ever melt the ice while I'm standing on it!"
- "Wheeeee!"
- "Frankly, scotch is the only thing that makes ice bearable."
- "So THAT'S what's between Margaret Thatcher's legs."
Churchill on Jews[edit]
- "What do you mean Hitler's killing them! You could've told me before I went and declared war on the fu...wait, is this thing on? Oh shi..."
- "From the days of Sparticus, Wieskhopf, Karl Marx, Trotsky, Rosa Luxemberg, and Emma Goldman, this world jew conspiracy has been steadily growing. This conspiracy played a definite recognizable role in the tragedy of the French Revolution. It has been the mainspring of every subversive movement during the 19th century. And now at last this band of extraordinary personalities from the underworld of the great cities of Europe and America have gripped the Russian people by the hair of their head and have become the undisputed masters of that enormous empire."
Churchill On Guns[edit]
- "The ThoPmpson submachine gun; when you absoElutely, positively have to kill every Boche bastard in the room, accept no substitutes."
- "Gentlemen, here's my impression of Al Capone."
- "Remember; keep your boogeypicker off the bang-switch until you're ready to fire."
- "Dammit! Treat that thing like it's always loNaded, because God knows I am!"
- "Know your target and what's beyond it. If I catch you winIging the Duke of Wellington, I'll have your arse."
- "Don't point that fucking thing at anything unless you want to destrSoy it, whatever that thing is... now which thing was I talking about?"
Churchill On Bread[edit]
- "I know what I like and that's white, white, white." (Note: This may have actually been a quote on his policy regarding immigration)
- "It's much better soaked in alcohol."
- "Pass me another bottle of sandwiches, will you mate?"
- (Looking at Shakespeare's plays) "I didn't know Breads can write as well. What do you say? He was a bard and not a bread?"
Churchill on Chavs[edit]
- "If you'd simply kept me as Prime Minister, we'd not have this problem, now would we?"
- "Some protest fox hunting as being cruel to the fox. Rightly so; the hunters should be running down chavs."
- "My favorite way to kill a chav is to lock him in a round room, and tell him the cigs are in the corner."
- "We've replaced this chav's White Lighting with pure water! Let's see what happens..."
Churchill on Martin Luther King, Jr[edit]
- "I had a wet dream."
- "Whose your daddy?."
- "No seriousely dude...Who?"
- "Well ,I loved his Opera."
- "That Chap has got a hell of a point, I tell you."
- "I dont see you dreaming now White boy."
Churchill on Microsoft[edit]
- "What? EULA?...MY ASS!"
- "The worst thing that could happen to your ememy."
- "Bastards stole my cigar."
- "Fatal error.......ho down!."
- "Fuck that, I m getting linux biatch."
Churchill on
Stalin Stalin's moustache[edit]
- "I want his moustache. I swear its the source of all his power. I mean, before the war, Stalin's army was far worse than ours. Now, he has 20 million men! where did they all come from, you ask? And I say, his moustache."
- "I swear that thing is alive."
- "I bet he cheated and drew it on with a marker pen. No man can ever bear such an awesome arrangement of facial hair."
Churchill on Hitler's moustache[edit]
- "He just wanted to fit in."
- "Personally, I think it's hot."
Churchill's Best Advice[edit]
On What to Do[edit]
- "When going to war, always be nice to the chaps who are fighting; they're probably having a rough time."
- "If you are going through Hell, good. Fuck you. Where's the goddamned hard lemonade Lemm-OHHHHHH-nade! bitches!!"
- "Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, ever use excessive word repetition in an attempt to achieve some sort of dramatic effect."
- "When you finally cross the line and reach your destination, gloat not, but rather act like you have been there before. Just hand the ball to the official."
On What to Say[edit]
- "One might say: 'You are a fool.' To that I would say: 'Piss off.'"
- "Never hold discussions with the monkey when his mother is in the room."
- "Nothing is more difficult than to tell a mother of the loss of her son on the field of battle, so I usually start with a fart joke or two."
- "Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never ever forget what it is you're about to tell people never to do. (AW FUCK.)"
- "When dealing with women in the workplace, nothing says 'good work' like a firm, open-handed slap to the behind. And if you can slip a finger or two in, so much the better."
On How to Act[edit]
- "Always be vigilant, and always be aware of your enemy's motivations, but never be so drunk as to throw up on your nice new shoes."
- "At parties, always be gracious to the ladies, just in case two of them might be interested in a threesome."
- "When abroad, I make it a rule never to criticize or attack the government of my own country. However, my own country's hookers, booze, and scrambled eggs are another matter entirely."
A Selection Of Sweet Quotes From The "Give The Dog A Phone" Advert On TV[edit]
- "We know Trevor Sir Ender."
- "We never watch Eastenders."
- "We are heifer rear-enders."
- "We are clever big spenders."
- "We will sever drinks vendors."
- "We forever befriend her."
- "We whatever the sender."
See Also[edit]
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SAMJ: South African Medical Journal
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SAMJ, S. Afr. med. j. vol.98 no.4 Cape Town abr. 2008
A review of internal medicine re-admissions in a peri-urban South African hospital
A StanleyI; N GrahamII; A ParrishII
IMB ChB. Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town
IIMB ChB. Department of Medicine, Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, East London
IIMB ChB, FCP. Department of Medicine, Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, East London
OBJECTIVE. To measure the re-admission rate and the number of preventable re-admissions in a secondary-level South African hospital, and to identify factors predictive of re-admission.
METHOD: The admission register for the medical wards at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital (CMH) was used to identify re-admitted patients, whose folders were then reviewed. A comparison group of patients who were not re-admitted was randomly generated from the same register.
RESULTS: The re-admission rate for the 7 months ending October 2006 was 8.5% (262/3 083). Patients who were more likely to be re-admitted had chronic respiratory disease (odds ratio (OR) 4.2, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.2 - 14.6), HIV infection (OR 5.0, CI 2.1 - 12.0), were older than 50 years (OR 5.2, CI 2.5 - 10.9), had a first admission of more than 8 days (OR 3.2, CI 1.5 - 6.6) or a booked medical outpatients follow-up (OR 5.1, CI 2.6 - 10.3). Age distribution of re-admissions was bimodal, with HIV-positive individuals (27.4% overall) accounting for 50% of all admissions younger than 50 years, but only 9.1% of those 50 years or older. In individuals older than 50 years, 42.1% of admissions were due to chronic cardiorespiratory illnesses. Half of re-admissions were judged to be potentially preventable, mainly through improved patient education.
CONCLUSION: One in 12 general medical patients was readmitted. Chronic diseases and inadequate patient education and discharge planning accounted for the largest group of re-admissions in older patients. Re-admission of HIV/AIDS patients has generated a second peak in younger individuals, and the impact of the antiretroviral roll-out on admission rates warrants further scrutiny.
Many South African hospitals experience bed shortages exacerbated by the HIV epidemic, and re-admission rates serve as a potential marker of inefficiencies in the overall system. Premature discharge before adequate assessment or stabilisation leads to higher re-admission rates, unexpected mortality in recently discharged patients, and unnecessary morbidity in patients who cope at home but who could be managed more efficiently in hospital. In many state hospitals, this problem is worsened by rapid staff turnover, so that a pool of medical officers experienced in recognising 'at risk' patients never fully develops.
Re-admission of patients to hospital accounts for 5 - 29% of overall admissions, in studies from the UK and USA.1 This results in extra clinical and administrative work, increases health care costs, and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. In the USA, the savings that resulted from a 25% decrease in the re-admission rate for congestive cardiac failure was estimated at $424 million annually, after deducting the cost of the programmes used.2 Several studies have shown that even costly follow-up programmes designed to reduce re-admissions can result in significant savings.2,3 These studies used mainly formalised discharge planning and social support interventions.2-6 One study looked at the effect of a 1-hour, nurse-directed education session about cardiac failure and found that it significantly reduced re-admission rates and overall costs.4 The same American and British studies failed to demonstrate that improved clinical management, as opposed to discharge planning, reduced re-admission rates.5
These studies were conducted in well-resourced centres in Europe and North America and focused on chronic diseases such as heart failure, diabetes, schizophrenia and ischaemic heart disease. There is little information on HIV/AIDS and re-admission rates. Two articles examined the risk factors associated with re-admission in HIV-positive patients with pneumonia and found that leaving hospital unaccompanied, recreational drug use, living in poor social circumstances and HIV-related co-morbidities were all associated with re-admission.9,10 One study found that highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) was associated with lower re-admission rates.6
The roles of patient anxiety, optimism and perceived health on re-admission have also been examined. An optimistic attitude after coronary bypass surgery predicted a lower re-admission rate,7 and similar findings have been reported in relation to perceived health status and anxiety with congestive cardiac failure (CCF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).8,9
Effective and comprehensive discharge procedures, combined with simple patient education, are potentially the most cost-effective ways to reduce re-admissions and duplication of work. Despite these factors, there is little published evidence on re-admission rates, the causes of re-admissions, or their prevention in South Africa. We attempted to quantify the re-admission rate and to define modifiable factors contributing to this rate as part of a focused review of admissions in the Department of Medicine at the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital (CMH).
Sample and setting
The 750-bed Cecilia Makiwane Hospital serves a peri-urban and rural population of about 1.5 million people in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The Department of Medicine has 160 beds and admits an average of 13 patients per day.
The sample consisted of all re-admissions to the Department of Medicine at CMH between 1 April 2006 and 31 October 2006.
Folder numbers were captured from the medical ward admission registers, and a spreadsheet was used to search for duplications occurring between April and October 2006. These folders were identified as potential re-admissions and were retrieved for examination. Folders were excluded if either admission fell outside of the 7-month study period. Re-admissions were defined as any patient with two or more admissions within the 7-month study period as confirmed by case records and discharge summaries in the folder. Information from the discharge summaries was captured onto a summary sheet and then entered into a spreadsheet for analysis.
A comparison group was selected from the same list using a random number generator. Folders from this list were excluded if the admission fell outside the study period, if the patient died during the same admission, or if the patient had had a previous admission in the preceding year.
We captured basic demographic information about each patient and coded for the presence or absence of nine disease categories as well as the individual disease. Diagnostic categories consolidated similar conditions for ease of analysis. The diagnoses on the first and second admission were recorded separately, and reported rates show the diagnosis on first admission. Information about mortality, follow-up, discharge medication and the rank of the discharging doctor were also captured.
Coding disagreements were settled by consensus. Approval for the study was obtained from the hospital's ethics review board.
Data collection instrument
Data items were chosen based on factors investigated in other studies, as well as factors that we felt might influence re-admission. Clinician data reviewers were asked to make a subjective judgement about whether or not they felt that an admission was preventable. An admission was defined as preventable if it was felt that there were any correctable factors that might have prevented the re-admission.
We captured a total of 3 083 admissions, of which 262 (8.5%) were thought to be re-admissions. Of these, 141 (4.6%) were confirmed re-admissions, and further analysis was conducted on these. Of the initial 262 cases, 106 (3.4%) could not be located and therefore could not be confirmed as re-admissions. Fifteen cases (0.5%) were excluded because the re-admission could not be confirmed from information available in the file.
The mean age was 49.7 years with 72% female patients and 28% male. A histogram of age frequencies showed two peaks: one at 30 years and one between 55 and 65 years (Fig. 1). The mean time to re-admission was 38.4 days (standard deviation (SD) 33.54 days), and the mean length of first admission was 9.2 days (SD 8.93). Of the re-admission group, 37% had more than one diagnosis.
In the comparison group, the mean age was 43.8 years, with 62% female and 38% male patients. The average length of a single admission was 7.1 days, and 27.7% had more than one diagnosis.
The most frequent diagnostic categories in the re-admission group were mycobacterial and fungal infections, HIV, cardiac diseases, metabolic and endocrine diseases and chronic respiratory disease (COPD and cor pulmonale) ( Fig. 2). Multiple diagnoses were present in 37.0% of patients on their first admission.
Indicators suggested by the literature as likely to predict re-admissions were compared between the re-admission group and the comparison group using logistic regression. Age, multiple diagnoses, seniority of the discharging doctor, booked medical outpatient department (MOPD) follow-up (whether or not they attended) and diagnosis on first admission (i.e. did certain diseases predict re-admission) were included. Factors found to be significant were: chronic respiratory disease (OR 4.2, 95% CI 1.2 - 14.6), HIV infection (OR 5.0, CI 2.1 - 12.0), age
Re-admitted HIV-positive patients were significantly younger (mean age 34.5 years, SD 11.8) than those who were HIV-negative (mean age 55.6, SD 21.1 years) (p< 0.001).
Using the subjective, unblinded measure as defined in the Methods section above, we felt that approximately 60% of the re-admissions were preventable. Of these, 52% were considered preventable by improved patient education and counselling. Therefore, the subjective measure found that, overall, 30% of total re-admissions might have been preventable by patient education. Management issues accounted for fewer preventable admissions: 28% of preventable admissions needed different discharge treatment, and 18% were potentially preventable by longer initial admissions.
The re-admission rate of 4.2% is at the lower end of the range found by most of the studies that we reviewed. The percentage of possible re-admissions identified at the first stage of the study was 8.4%. It is common for CMH patients to take their folders home with them to prevent losses in filing, which means the folders would have been inaccessible for study. It is suspected that the true re-admission rate may be closer to the second figure, with the difference due to files that could not be traced.
Of the diagnostic categories, only chronic respiratory disease and HIV significantly predicted re-admission in this study. This finding is not unexpected, but the significance of other disease categories might have been missed due to a reliance on discharge summaries that have a tendency to omit diagnoses not directly related to the current admission. This might have led to HIV being under-represented in the comparison group. However, the re-admission group did have more AIDS-defining conditions (12% v. 3.7%), which suggests that the difference found in the study is accounted for by more advanced disease.
Most international studies have found that older patients tended to be re-admitted. The histogram of frequencies of age in this study shows two peaks (see Fig. 1). It is believed that the younger peak reflects the increased re-admissions in the HIV-positive population. HIV-positive patients accounted for 27% of the re-admission group, and it is many of these re-admissions that may be preventable. A Canadian study showed that HAART can reduce re-admission rates.6 The effect of HAART on re-admissions in South Africa may be more complex. Those starting HAART at more advanced stages of HIV are more likely to develop the immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS), especially when they are co-infected with tuberculosis.10 This is often a situation that we are faced with in South Africa, which suggests that IRIS may be more common in our population and may correspond with an increase in re-admissions. Also, patients started on HAART are likely to live longer and may therefore access health services more frequently, but this may be offset by a decrease in patients presenting with HIV-related illnesses. The impact of HAART on re-admission rates is difficult to predict, and the impact of HAART on admission and re-admission rates should be studied further in the South African context.
The more traditional peak in older age groups was also found, and this seemed to reflect admissions due to COPD and cardiac failure. This dual burden of disease increases the value of examining strategies aimed at preventing re-admissions.
Increased length of first admission was found to be linked to re-admission. This is not surprising, and may reflect more severe baseline disease.7-9 However, re-admission has also been linked to perceived ill health.6,9 Patients who perceive themselves as 'extra-sick' may spend longer in hospital and make a slower recovery. Patients' perception of their illness could also be a factor linking longer initial admission with the likelihood of re-admission.
Booked MOPD follow-up was associated with an increased re-admission rate. This finding suggests that chronic cases followed up in a hospital outpatient setting are more likely to be re-admitted. Why this should be so is unclear. These patients should be receiving optimal care and continuous education about their disease. It may be that patients judged to be at increased risk are more likely to be followed up at MOPD, and that it is therefore a marker of severity of disease. It is also possible that patients with whom OPD clinicians are more familiar are more likely to be admitted, as smaller deviations from baseline will be more readily picked up and judged as more severe.
Overall, relatively few predictive factors for re-admission could be identified. This is in keeping with the general trend found in other studies. Although our analysis was not complete in terms of physiological indicators or disease classification, it suggests that patient-related factors are important in determining re-admission. Over half of all re-admissions were judged to be preventable and, of these, half were felt to be preventable by means of better patient education. Patient education and discharge planning is not costly and, with creativity, is relatively easy to provide even in resource-poor settings. This represents a potential financial saving, as well as decreased morbidity and mortality, and increased efficiency. Further factors affecting re-admission (such as health-related quality of life, perceived ill-health, and anxiety or depression) warrant evaluation in the South African context.
We believe that CMH is representative of the average South African public sector hospital in terms of staff ratios, resource availability and population served. Our findings suggest that between 5% and 10% of admissions are re-admissions, and we believe that approximately one-third of these may be preventable by ensuring that patients understand their disease, and by proper planning for post-discharge care and support.
We encountered a significant number of filing errors and lost folders, which might have skewed our data. The study period included mainly winter months, and this might have led to over-representation of certain conditions, especially chronic pulmonary conditions, in the sample.
The coding and analysis was unblinded and performed by the same investigators, although all disagreements or borderline cases were resolved by discussion among the authors. The assessment of whether a re-admission was preventable or not was also made on subjective grounds, but an attempt was made to standardise judgements between authors.
Our data were also based on discharge summaries, which tend to reflect only the complaint for which the patient was admitted, and not necessarily background co-morbidities. Significant diseases which might not have been directly related to admission, but which might have had an overall effect, could have been missed e.g. diabetes and hypertension.
Re-admissions account for a significant proportion of the workload in general medical departments. Preventing re-admissions is desirable in terms of increasing the efficiency of bed utilisation, decreasing costs and reducing morbidity. HIV/ AIDS contributes significantly to re-admissions in South Africa, especially among the young. Assessing patients for HAART as part of general medical admission and expediting treatment for those who need it may reduce re-admissions in this group; however, the impact of HAART on re-admission is likely to be complex and deserves further study. Some re-admissions are unavoidable and are linked to severity of disease, but a proportion can probably be avoided by improved patient education, counselling and support. Further research is needed to evaluate different educational interventions in a South African context.
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A Stanley
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In recent years, noninvasive neural imaging techniques, such as PET scans and functional MRI imaging, have provided a greater picture of what's going on as the human brain performs various tasks. One of the surprising results has been how busy the brain is when it appears to be otherwise at rest. Networks within the brain show coordinated, rhythmic activities when the brain is inactive—these patterns of activity are even detected when the subject is anesthetized. Two studies that will be released this week by the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science take a more careful look at how these networks form early in life, while a second shows that their activity may change decades in advance of the onset of Alzheimer's disease symptoms.
First, the development of these networks. Imaging of the neural networks has shown that, by their teens, individuals seem to have a fully active brain network that persists into adulthood. But, prior to that stage, things are a bit spotty. One study looked at children younger than ten, but these had been born prematurely, so it's not clear how generally relevant the results are. A second study attempted to identify network activity in the fetus, but failed to detect any. The new study slots in between these two time points, using panels of children at two weeks, one year, and two years after birth, with imaging performed while they were sleeping.
Networks of linked brain activity are present even at the earliest time point, two weeks after birth. But these networks appear to be sparse and incomplete; the authors estimate that only about two-thirds of the adult network is present at this point. That limited network undergoes dramatic expansion, both in terms of the number of connections and the strength of those links over the course of the first year of life. From there on, most of the changes are relatively subtle, producing a network that, by the time children reach two years of age, is largely similar to that which persists into adulthood.
The authors found that one brain region that appears to act as a hub of network activity in adults, the posterior cingulate cortex/retrosplenia, is present at all time points examined. In contrast, a second hub of activity seen in adults, the medial prefrontal cortex, is not connected to the network at the earliest time point examined; it's only plugged in once individuals reach one year of age. The results suggest that, although some of the basics of brain connectivity are present at birth, there's a significant amount of elaboration that goes on in the first few years of life.
The flipside of this process, discussed in the second paper, is the change in network behavior that occurs with some neural diseases. The study focused on Alzheimer's disease, and the role of one allele of the APOE gene in the onset of the disease. A specific allele of that gene (the e4 allele) dramatically increases the risk that people who carry it will ultimately develop Alzheimer's disease. The gene itself produces a protein that helps control cholesterol metabolism, which can influence everything from the basic metabolism of the nerve cells to the function of their membranes, which play key roles in transmitting nerve impulses.
Given the many potential effects of cholesterol metabolism on brain function, it's been difficult to figure out precisely how APOE can contribute to Alzheimer's. The new study finds that it could act in part by influencing the activity of the same networks of brain activity described earlier, and may do so decades in advance of the emergence of symptoms.
A variety of studies have previously shown that people carrying APOE e4 display enhanced neural activity in their 50s and 60s, but some interpreted these results as an indication that the brain was working harder to overcome the onset of problems associated with Alzheimer's. The authors avoided this problem entirely by examining individuals in their 20s and early 30s, which is years before the typical onset of APOE-driven Alzheimer's. Surprisingly, the same pattern held: the normal network of brain activity was present, but the amount of activity was significantly higher than in control subjects. The same held true when the brain was set to work on a memory task.
There are two ways to interpret these results. The first is that the higher neural activity is either causal or as a marker of the problems that ultimately lead to the onset of Alzheimer's disease; the authors suggest that it should be possible to follow those with the APOE e4 allele through longitudinal studies to determine whether differences in brain activity among them ultimately correlates with the age of onset or severity of their symptoms. The alternative is simply that APOE is central to brain activity, and causes a set of changes, some harmless, some otherwise.
In either case, the results suggest that the formation and normal activity of these resting activity networks within the brain are central to its development. One thing that might clarify its function is a bit of evolutionary work, to try to see whether our fellow primates form similarly elaborate networks, and when they do so.
, 2009. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0811221106, 10.1073/pnas.0811879106


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Men's 8K begins at 9:15, women run 5K at 10 a.m.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — After running a hilly, challenging TTU Invitational layout at Southern Hills Golf Course last week, the Tennessee Tech cross country teams are ready for flat and fast.
That's exactly what they'll get when they compete in the JSU Foothills Invitational on Saturday at Oxford Lake & Recreation Center in Oxford, Ala.
The Golden Eagles will take 14 women and 10 men to compete at the event, which is their second-to-last meet prior to the Ohio Valley Conference Championships on Oct. 29.
"We're getting closer to the end of the season, so we should be seeing some faster times on Saturday and over the next couple of weeks," said head coach Tony Cox.
Tech is coming off a strong performance at its home meet, where junior John Greene took individual gold in the men's race and both teams placed second overall. Greene ran the 8K course in 26:39.49 and has set a personal record in every meet this season. Rounding out Tech's top five on the men's side were sophomore Matt Bishop, junior Mike Mahan, sophomore Adam McLeod and freshman Matt Pennycuff.
Peri Winborne led the women, placing fifth overall with a time of 20:13.67. Tech also got top 15 overall finishes from sophomore Rebecca Cline, seniors Traci Jones and Leah Bradley and sophomore Beth Miller.
At the 6th Annual JSU Foothills Invitational, the Golden Eagles will see a flat course entirely on grass with some wooded trail paths. The event begins with the men's 8K race at 9:15 a.m. and concludes with the women's 5K at 10 a.m.
Saturday's event will provide Tech runners a preview of the Oxford Lake course, which will host the OVC Championships in 2012.
"This should be a great race for us," Cox said. "The course is pretty flat, so our runners should be able to post some faster times, and it will be great for them to get some experience on this course, as it will be the site of our conference championship next year."
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This was definitely the week of preliminary pageants in Arkansas! What an exciting week! We held five separate preliminaries, and I attended a fundraiser for an upcoming pageant preliminary!
Because of our strong preliminary pageants, Arkansas is definitely unique compared to other states! Very few state pageants have more than 40 contestants competing for the state title. Yet, unlike our state, many states with over 30 contestants have different opportunities for contestants to qualify for the state pageant. Arkansas is one of the very few that awards only one crown per preliminary. Other states may present 2-4 different crowns to the top contestants in a single preliminary pageant. The smaller states hold open state pageants, where anyone can sign up to compete for the state title without winning a preliminary pageant. I consider the Miss Arkansas Organization a huge success because of our strong preliminary pageants, which are only possible because of the directors and volunteers!
Women's Inc. Magazine released the article on Laine Berry and The Royal We. I was tickled for her, and happy to be on the front page of the magazine!
To begin a very busy week, I headed to Fort Smith on Monday to celebrate with the Miss University of Arkansas at Fort Smith contestants at Joe's Grill and Cantina. This restaurant donated $2,300 to Children's Miracle Network so that 20 contestants can compete in Miss UAFS without paying the CMN entry fee. Supporters of the Miss UAFS pageant packed the restaurant, and the radio station advertised the event. It was a lot of fun and very successful!
At Perryville High School I spoke during a Tuesday morning assembly that was completely organized by the EAST Lab students. The students wanted to discuss suicide prevention and created pamphlets and goodie bags for their fellow classmates. I felt my presentation about second chances and mentoring was especially appropriate for that discussion because youth in crisis may not recognize the opportunities that are available to them. After playing the "Name That Tune" game, I ended the speech with an emphasis on relationships. When we take notice of the people around us, we can make a difference and help prevent teen suicide.
The girls that scheduled the Perryville assembly.
Wednesday was a great day as I met with many people. I started by taking a tour of the Youth Home, an organization that helps change lives and save families in Little Rock. I enjoy meeting and encouraging organizations that effectively promote second chances and empowerment for my generation.
I spent the afternoon visiting with sponsors and practicing my talent. At Gallery Salon, Jerry Davis showed up to take some pictures of me getting a pedicure while wearing a formal gown and crown! Haha! It was pretty fun! I met with Tommy Lyons at Venue to pick up a few gowns for the weekend's preliminary pageants. I also borrowed dresses from Rebekah Lane and The Royal We! I am very thankful that I have so much help!
Thursday, I drove to Russellville to meet Dr. Jim Collins at the Russellville Rotary Club. Jim's introduction of me included some of his typically funny jokes. I enjoyed sharing stories from Miss America and talking about my platform. The audience was mostly men, but the precious little girl who came with her daddy was the most excited to meet me! Haha! She wanted to ask me questions throughout the entire lunch meeting!
Mr. Jim Collins and me!
My next stop was Pottsville Middle School to speak to the 6th grade class. The president and vice-president escorted me into the gym and introduced me to the class. The kids were so well behaved and participated throughout the entire program! I mentioned that they could find me on Facebook and Twitter, and I have never received more Facebook notes from another event. I loved it! This one is so encouraging:
"You have really influenced me to do a lot of good things!! I wanted to thank you for that!! I think that you are very smart and very pretty!! I liked to hear about what you did in the lab!! They for sure picked the right Miss Arkansas!"
Being introduced by President and Vice President!
Thursday night, I met all of the Miss Arkansas Tech University contestants and helped with their rehearsal. The director, Dr. Jim Collins, asked me to share some advice and encouragement with the girls … something I always love doing! I was even more excited about the pageant on Friday since I had spent time with the contestants. My parents met me in Russellville, where we ate dinner with the judges. Renee Fronabarger (Nay-nay) was my official chaperone, and we had lots of fun together! I performed twice and crowned the new Miss Arkansas Tech University, Claire Hodgson. I then met Claire, the judges, and the Miss Tech pageant crew for a wonderful post-pageant celebration at Jim's house. Overall, it was a VERY well-run pageant and enjoyable weekend! Thank you, Jim, for including my parents and me!
Dinner with the judges before Miss Arkansas Tech University
Miss Arkansas Tech University, Claire Hodgson
Saturday morning, I headed to Arkadelphia for the Miss Ouachita Baptist University brunch with contestants and formers. The brunch was something that I initiated to get to know and encourage the girls competing. I sent invitations to all of the formers and several came for the brunch. Even more formers showed up for the pageant! I wanted the contestants to recognize the Miss OBU legacy, a sisterhood of which I am very proud to be a part! It was powerful to hear the testimonies of the former Miss OBU titleholders, and I know the contestants enjoyed them! We shared lots of laughs and support!
All contestants competing in Miss OBU
I then traveled back to Little Rock to speak to the Lutheran Laymen's League about my platform. They attentively listened to my speech and asked questions for 45 minutes! I appreciated their enthusiastic support for my platform and my passion for working with young people. It was definitely a feel good moment!
Returning to Arkadelphia, I prepared for a busy evening with six wardrobe changes! Directors Justin Harper and Kirt Thomas always do an incredible job of producing the show, and this year was no exception! I was so thankful for the help of emcees Bethany Whitfield and Bethany Briscoe-Toney, former Miss OBU titleholders, and John Jacob Lively, Student Senate President. Once it was time for the opening number, the audience was teeming with excitement! The welcoming applause when I entered onstage for the first time made me feel right at home! The contestants faced stiff competition throughout the pageant. The court of honor was very entertaining as they kept the show rolling. I was sincerely touched by Bethany Whitfield's kind remarks as she dedicated her performance of the vocal solo "Legacy" in my honor. Becca Woodall worked very hard to produce an awesome slideshow of my year as Miss OBU and Miss Arkansas. The night was practically perfect until the announcement of the awards. We were all onstage when two BATS swooped above the audience several times to stir up a commotion. We laughed and joked about it before moving on to the crowning. Congratulations to Mary Lacey Thomson as she capably executed a Faith Hill song and captured the crown! She will be an outstanding representative for my alma mater!
Bethany Toney, Mary Lacey Thomson, me, and Bethany Whitfield!
Kirt, Mary Lacey, me, and Justin
Also, congratulations to the three other young women who were crowned on Saturday! Maegan Inzer will be returning to Miss Arkansas this year as Miss Greater Jacksonville! Congrats to Alex Farmer for earning the title of Miss Western Arkansas! Sarah Sutton was named Miss Greater Camden; welcome to Miss Arkansas!
On Sunday, I spent the evening with the youth and parents of Woodlawn Heights Baptist Church in Conway. Every year, they have a True Love Waits program, and I was invited to be the keynote speaker of this year's program. I always use a water illustration while I speak on purity, and I felt like I really connected with that audience through the illustration. Afterwards, I enjoyed meeting the group of inspiring young men and women!
Advice for this week: We can never say thank you enough! I think each titleholder could list the benefits and personal growth she has received from competing in the Miss America Organization. However, that opportunity is only possible because of those who volunteer! Please recognize the generous people who direct, coach, judge, and sponsor so that you may have a good pageant experience. We are forever indebted to them for their help and service! My favorite form of appreciation is an old-fashioned written thank-you note! Since being crowned in July, I have written approximately 1,200 thank- you notes. I hope you take time to thank those who volunteer with the Miss America Organization!


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Jette Parker Young Artist Pablo Bemsch didn't start studying singing until the relatively late age of 25 but has always nursed a passion for classical music. He sang around the house as a toddler, saw his first opera as an 11 year old (Die Zauberflöte in his native Argentina), and learnt the violin as a teenager.
Pablo joined The Royal Opera's Jette Parker Young Artist scheme in 2011, making his main stage debut as Cassio from Otello in the Plácido Domingo Gala. The scheme gives singers coaching all all opera disciplines and its alumni includes Alfie Boe, Marina Poplavskaya and Matthew Rose.
'Although no one is a musician, my family is very musical. I've always listened to classical music and it will always be my first love,' says Pablo. 'I remember how, when I saw my first opera, I was more impressed by the music than anything about the production. Even now, although I appreciate that opera is an art form created by a lot of components and like theatre a lot, I am always most impressed by the music and its relationship with every aspect of human nature.'
Despite Pablo's passion for music, he didn't begin to study music seriously until he took up the violin at the age of 14. In 2005, he turned his attention to singing and joined the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano, Switzerland as a baritone. It wasn't until he was in his second year at the Zurich Opera Studio in 2009 that he decided his voice was more suited for tenor roles.
'One day in rehearsal, the conductor Nello Santi said outright that I was a tenor rather than a baritone. I knew intuitively that he was right, but I asked the advice of Leo Nucci,' he explains. 'I had a couple of lessons with Nucci, in which he suggested that I sang Rodolfo's aria from La bohème and Alfredo's from La traviata: the notes of those arias were in me already. I could sing them straight away and so he told me I was naturally a tenor.'
Vittorio Grigòlo as Duke Of Mantua and Pablo Bemsch as Matteo Borsa with the chorus in Rigoletto © ROH / Johan Persson 2010
'For me, it was fantastic to see an opera legend like Domingo on stage, but seeing Tony Pappano in action was especially amazing. For me, it's always exciting to see a great conductor. With such talent and imagination around you, you learn a lot!'
Pablo has since performed roles in productions including Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Rigoletto, Salome and Robert le diable. His next role is as Count Lerma in Don Carlo.
In addition to performing small parts in main stage productions, Pablo has covered several lead roles, including Alfredo in La traviata, Rodolfo in La bohème and Lensky in Eugene Onegin.
'Covering is one of the most important opportunities I had here,' he says. 'To study these roles and be coached and rehearsed by great conductors and fantastic singers gives me such a strong platform to work from.
'One of my favourite works is La bohème and last year, I covered the role of Rodolfo. When the tenor was ill, I rehearsed for three days with Semyon Bychkov and having the chance to sing the role with such esteemed musicians was one of the best experiences I have had here.'
This year, the Jette Parker Young Artists summer performance, From Studio to Stage gives the Young Artists a chance to appear on the main stage in roles they have learned in the rehearsal studio as covers during the season. Pablo will sing Lensky, the comic Monostatos from Die Zauberflöte, the lovestruck Nemorino from L'elisir d'amore and Ruggiero from La rondine.
Before the close of the season, Pablo will also sing the roles of Bertram in La donna del lago and Gobin in La rondine.
Don Carlo runs from 4 – 25 May, La donna del lago runs from 17 May – 11 June, La rondine runs from 5 – 21 July and From Studio to Stage is on 30 June.
The Jette Parker Young Artists Programme is supported by the Oak Foundation.


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Exhibition: Stephen Bulger Gallery - Danny Lyon - The Bikeriders
May 01, 2013, 08:30 ET
TORONTO, May 1, 2013 /CNW/ -
Exhibition Dates: May 11 - June 15, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 11, 2-5pm
"The Bikeriders" features a selection of photographs by Danny Lyon, one of the most important documentary photographers and filmmakers to come of age in the 1960s, which chronicle the activities of the motorcycle world from 1963 to 1967. Lyon documented the life of the American bikerider in the Midwest from the seat of his Triumph motorcycle, equipped with a Nikon, a Rolleiflex and a seven-pound portable tape recorder. In 1968, his photographs were published in the landmark book, The Bikeriders, which not only launched his career, but also introduced motorcycle counterculture to mainstream America, paving the way for the film Easy Rider.
Writing in The Photobook: A History, Vol. I, photographer Martin Parr remarked,
"…The Bikeriders, an important and influential work, was one of the first books to bring a new genre to late twentieth-century photography, a genre that became more central as the century progressed… Lyon photographed communities from the inside, making them an integral part of his life for the duration of the project, and even afterwards… The Bikeriders represented a significant step in 1960s American photography, not only launching an important photographic career, but also giving a younger generation of photographers a spokesman of their own age… Lyon was part of the generation he was photographing, so was able to talk with an authentic voice about his subjects, understanding instinctively not only their hopes and aspirations, but also why they were rebelling against all kinds of adult authority."
SOURCE: Stephen Bulger Gallery
For further information:
Stephen Bulger Gallery
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My Friday Five is somewhat of a mishmash of stuff I have recently seen around the interwebs, some of which I actually kept track of and others, I just remembered upon the writing of this post. Enjoy.
ONE | How cool is this? Right next to
one of my cafe hang-outs my office, Miraloma Cleanerswill dryclean your suit for free if you are unemployed and have an interview. The owner said that only a few folks have taken them up on the deal, but what a great gesture. When you walk in you can tell these are folks committed to the community.
And yeah, I am a new customer.
TWO | Not sure how many of you are keeping up with the Pinoy Hip Hop scene, but just in case you wanted to expand your musical knowledge, I recenly stumbled across this 2006 paper by Michael Viola, Filipino American Hip-Hop and Class Consciousness: Renewing the Spirit of Carlos Bulosan. And if you want to get get a taste check out Blue Scholars on Spotifyand my favorite Filipino American Music videos from apl.de.ap AKA Allen Pineda Lindo, Mama Filipina and The Apl Song.
THREE | I love finding new technologies and software that help built community, makes things look pretty and otherwise expand the ways in which communities sees and experiences itself and others. Some of you who are cooler than I may already use these, but three services that I have recently started using: I use the online service RoundPic to edit pictures like the one above; the leadership team of the new church I am part of is using GroupMe for group texting and conference calls; and Punchbowl is a great alternative invitation site if eVite drives you just a little nutzo.
FIVE | One of the best parts about helping folks to develop their social media skilz is meeting folks who are really trying to do some good in the world. Whether it is through their socially responsible business or using their gifts of music or art to bring some beauty to world, I am constantly in awe of those who share their gifts with the world. I just started with with Jeremy Goodfeather as he works to spread the word about his music and message. This San Francisco based singer-songwriter is one to listen to. Like him on Facebook, follow him on Twitter, listen to him on Spotify and watch his video below, Shine on Me.