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Exclusive Rob Whitworth Interview: Norwich…A Story
Fans of BAFTA-winning urban filmmaker (and top gent) Rob Whitworth, and/or the cultural city of Norwich, will be very much aware of the latest of his projects to go viral – 'Norwich…A Story' – which was released on Friday 22nd July. What you may not know is that the exceptional video (produced in Whitworth's unique signature 'flow motion' style and shown below) was a 'passion project', gifted by him to Norwich Cathedral, after hundreds of hours of work spent capturing some of the magic of our fine city.
(Rob Whitworth on Vimeo)
The Epic Studios team are already huge fans of Rob Whitworth, having met him last year while he was recording for an appearance on the One Show, discussing his contribution to 'Planet Earth II' (Rob Whitworth 2016 Interview). So, of course we were delighted to see him back in his home town. We were doubly excited to see Norwich featured in one of his videos, the first UK city to have enjoyed this honour.
I couldn't resist the temptation to get a bit of background on this story for our readers. So, read our exclusive interview below for a bit more about the project that has captured the imagination of creatives across the globe, a multitude of gobsmacked locals, oh …and some actor guy called Russell Crowe?
(Images of Norwich and Norwich Cathedral kindly provided by Rob Whitworth)
Looks like you've gone viral again Rob…could you explain what inspired you to take this project on?
It was actually a few years in the making. James Shelton (Norwich Cathedral marketing manager) approached us in early 2015 after watching a video that we had made of Barcelona. We've made videos all over the place but, bizarrely, never in the UK. Norwich being my hometown and all, it had to be done!
I have read that it took you over a month just to shoot 'Norwich…A Story'. How long did the entire process take from start to finish, including pre-production and post-production?
218 hours in total, 94 hours of shooting / recon and planning and 124 Hours in post. This is typical for one of our videos, about 40-60 with time spent shooting and post. Funny thing with this project was still being on location whilst working on the post, so I was able to go and re-shoot a couple of details, which usually isn't possible.
What did you enjoy most while working on the film?
Exploring all the secret stairwells and passageways of the cathedral. I think It's easy to take for granted the fact we have two 1000 year old buildings in this city which are still the cities landmarks to this day. Generally getting to see a city I know well from all sorts of new vantage points and locations was very cool.
…And the most challenging element?
As with every project, the weather was the biggest challenge, particularly shooting in March and April. No amount of camera trickery and creative work in post-production will disguise a flat grey sky, so getting sun and the right light was critical as always.
You are known to be a fan of interesting architecture. So, how does Norwich Cathedral compare to some of the other buildings you have photographed around the world, such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, or Sagrada Familia in Barcelona?
Norwich Cathedral is a world class attraction right on our doorstep. I think it's easy to forget that, such a great space to wander around and explore on sunny day.
Sagrada is obviously spectacular but very bustly and also a construction site. I like the sense of calm walking around the Norwich Cathedral Close. The Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul has a similar feeling of calm and oasis within a city.
This was quite a scaled down project for you in comparison to those you have become best known for, often shot in large Asian cities. How much impact did the size of the city and building of focus have on your usual process?
I find making a city video is about identifying the key ingredients and creating a story around them. This applies to every location, big and small, and is a great challenge. I really enjoyed trying to approach story-boarding this project as if I'd just gotten off a plane someplace and was seeing everything with fresh eyes.
Did you get to see any secret areas while shooting the film…and if so, are they too secret to tell us about??
There is this amazing secret passageway that you can only get to by tapping on the side door of the cathedral three times… or is it four times…?
The Cathedral has actually got this fantastic maze of small ancient doors leading to great views.
Looking at the completed project, do you have a favourite sequence?
I really like the bit at the beginning where we dive through the Empingham gate and hurtle through a group of choristers. Mainly because it was so much fun to film. I rigged a MOVI gimbal to a bicycle that I was riding, then proceed to cycle flat out towards them. We were filming around morning assembly time so there was a huge crowd of on looking slightly bemused school kids and teachers. Lots of fun.
What is the best thing that could happen as a result of your work on 'Norwich…a Story'?
For me, it would be nice if people watch the video and feel good about living in Norwich …and maybe appreciate some of the things around them.
Would that be better than the personal endorsement from 'Gladiator' Russell Crowe?
Well, Russell Crowe is obviously partial to UK history after making Robin hood, perhaps he could make a movie about Robert Kett's Rebellion? That would be cool. I'll ask him!
Obviously the work offers are going to continue to pour in, if you get time for a break, what would be the ideal way to spend it?
It's not that gruelling. Our last shoot was a three-week shoot staying on a resort in Macau with lots of time for swimming with the little ones. More of that please!
Once again, Epic Studios has been charmed by the ridiculously talented (and as it turns out, incredibly generous) Rob Whitworth!
Keep up to date with his projects by following him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Vimeo – connect with all 4 platforms via the Rob Whitworth website – www.robwhitworth.co.uk.
(We promise you'll be the first to know if we get any news on a Robert Kett's rebellion film production…)


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Versatile and Very Useful!
I tried this product when randomly seeing it at Sam Ash's Hollywood location. I am a session bassist, and versatility is key. This unique thumbpick is perfect! I have been a thumbpick player for awhile. When picking, I grip the whole pick as if it were a flat, and when finger picking, I can float my thumb as if it were not there. The larger pick "body" gives me a better grip and a fuller sound. The only drawbacks I can see are either minor or depend on play style. When tapping with the pick, I noticed that the plastic on the pick edge wore away very quickly, as it would for pick slides. However, I am using bass strings, so perhaps this isn't a problem for guitarists. Since it is a more expensive pick, that's a small issue. Also, if you are a slap player, you would almost have to remove the pick to slap. I don't slap, so for me it's a nonissue and I didn't factor it into my rating, but if you are, it will get in your way. The only other thing that disappoints me is that it is not sold in a greater quantity package! 3 at a time isn't enough!
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In the News
Dr. Neelam Vashi Published in The Aestheticians Journal
April 7, 2014 – Dr. Neelam Vashi's article "Cosmetic Interventions for Dyschromia: Chemical Peels" was published in the latest issue of The Aestheticians Journal.
Dr. Emmy Graber in www.FitnessMagazine.com
April 2014 – Dr. Emmy Graber appears in the April 2014 issue of FITNESS magazine: "Break Free from Breakouts"
Dr. Emmy Graber in Good Housekeeping and Teen Vogue | Beauty
October 29, 2013 – Dr. Emmy Graber appeared in Good Housekeeping and Teen Vogue. She was interviewed by Good Housekeeping for an article on sensitive skin and gave Teen Vogue her guide to the best over the counter acne treatments. See "Your Biggest Sensitive Skin Problems – Solved!"
Dr. Emmy Graber in Boston Magazine
November 2013 – Dr. Emmy Graber appears in the November 2013 issue of Boston Magazine. Read her article here: "Outer Beauty: Nine Antioxidant-Rich (and Dermatologist-Approved) Foods for Your Skin"


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Can you distinguish between hot water pouring into a cup versus cold water into a cup, or coming out of a faucet — just by the sound? I'll bet you can. But you probably never gave it a second thought. … Read More


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A special music event at Asfordby in memory of a teenager who died two months ago in the devastating supermarket explosion in Leicester raised £2,500 for the LOROS hospice charity where she was a volunteer.
Family members of Leah Reek were at the event, at Asfordby Village Hall on Saturday, which was attended by more than 150 people.
The Reek family live in the village and Leah's parents, John and Jo, helped draw the raffle on the night.
The fundraiser followed a week after family members and friends raised £18,000 for the charity by completing its annual 10k Twilight Walk in Leicester.
Saturday's event was opened with a short speech from Adrian Walker, the community and challenge events lead for LOROS, and Janet Manuel, the charity's day therapy and outpatients manager.
Guests enjoyed dancing to live music from the Baker's Treat band, with all proceeds from tickets sales and the raffle being donated towards rebuilding work at the LOROS day care centre, where Leah volunteered. Raffle prizes were donated by local businesses and supermarkets.
Kathryn Gregory, who co-ordinated the night, said: "The event organisers would like to thank all who took part in running the event with a special thank you to Fran and staff at the Horseshoes Pub at Asfordby.
"They were a massive help with promoting the event, running the bar at the hall and selling raffle tickets."
If you would like to donate money to LOROS in memory of Leah go to www.Justgiving.com/companyteams/leahslegacy to view the online fundraising page set up by her family.


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Our doctors are trained to perform periodontal treatments including nonsurgical therapies such as scaling and root planing. We also offer periodontal maintenance treatments at our practice.
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With her legs spread and totally naked, this teenie faces the mirror and points her phone at the glass so she can take some nude selfies to send to her boyfriend but she is horny so she slides her fingers down to her shaved pussy and slowly parts her lips, slipping two fingers inside her moist little hole. As she already has the camera to hand, she decides to send him pictures of her masturbating too. That'll get his rocks off!
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EL MONTE – A proposed affordable housing project meant for families is now moving forward as a senior complex amid resident concerns about the health and safety of children at the site.
During a discussion of the project at Tuesday's City Council meeting, residents said the 12-unit project, located in the 3300 block of Tyler Avenue, isn't suitable for children because of traffic congestion in the area and lack of play areas.
"I too support affordable housing, but not here. It's just not a good place to bring up children," resident Mary Ann Powers said. "You don't warehouse children with a 600-square-foot tot lot."
Council members agreed that the site isn't appropriate for children and decided to move the project forward as a senior housing complex.
But the decision leaves the city, already severely lacking in affordable family housing, with few prospects for families in need on the horizon.
According to city figures, 98 percent of affordable housing built in El Monte since 1985 caters to seniors.
"I'll be the first one to say I want the affordable housing with the family," Mayor Andre Quintero said. "I would be OK for this particular project to be dedicated to seniors, but from this point forward, we have to focus on building affordable housing for families."
Richard Hill, executive director of the Our Saviour Center social service outreach organization in El Monte, said it's imperative that the city provides low-cost housing opportunities for those who need it.
"Whatever happens to improve the lives of these kids, if there is not adequate housing for these kids, they suffer. More and more people are slipping into the designation of low income," Hill said.
Still, opponents said their opposition was based out of concern for children. They said the lack of open spaces at the site would foster obesity issues. And traffic congestion in the area makes it unsafe for children, they said.
But they also pointed to the parking allotment – 18 spaces – and said it was inadequate and would increase parking issues in the city.
The city acquired the property in 2005 with $1.2 million in federal funding. The funding comes along with requirements, including a timeline for completion. If the city does not meet those requirements, it would have to pay the money back, city officials said.
Officials have obtained an extension, assistant city manager Jesus Gomez said.
"It is a beautiful plan and everyone's worked very hard on it, but I just don't think it's the appropriate site for this type of housing. Maybe we should give the money back and learn our lesson for it," resident Carol Leese said.
The developer for the project will need to redesign the building to accommodate seniors, including the installation of an elevator and more units that are smaller in size.
According to Gomez, the city will now go through the entitlement process for the property.
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There has been much speculation in recent years about the potential risk factors that may explain the increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. While the lay press has flooded the public with editorials and opinion pieces on why vaccines may or may not cause autism (they don't), results of carefully conducted scientific studies on the question have not obtained their fair amount of attention from the public.
This is particularly the case of a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association that revealed a potential link between maternal diabetes and ASD (http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2247143). In this study, investigators of the Department of Research and Evaluation of the Kaiser Permanente Southern California have retrospectively studied the case of more than 300,000 singleton children born between 1995 and 2009 in their hospitals. A total of 3,388 children developed ASD during the follow-up. The authors found that the annual incidence of ASD was:
- 0,33% in children with mothers with pre-existing type 2 diabetes
- 0,30% in children with mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) diagnosed at 26 weeks or earlier
- 0,18% in children with mothers with GDM diagnosed after 26 weeks
- 0,18% in children with mothers without diabetes.
After carefully adjusting for several confounders such as maternal smoking, body mass index prior to pregnancy and gestational weight gain, the investigators found that only GDM diagnosed at 26 weeks or earlier (and not pre-existing type 2 diabetes) was independently associated with ASD. Anti-diabetic medication use was also not independently associated with ASD. Commenting on the results of their study, the authors speculated that the offspring of mothers with GDM diagnosed at 26 weeks or earlier could have been exposed to hyperglycemia during critical brain development phases, which could have increased their ASD risk. Although this study is the largest so far to document a potential link between maternal diabetes and ASD, we should keep in mind that this study had a retrospective design and therefore could not provide evidence that GDM actually causes ASD. The authors also could not control for exposure to intrauterine factors, postnatal exposes and genetic susceptibility.
Although this study significantly improves our understanding of the risk factors for ASD, it should not be viewed as alarming. Indeed, more than 97% of children with early exposure to early GDM did not develop ASD and more than 87% of children with ASD were not exposed to any form of diabetes mellitus in this study. The study does however identify a link between a chronic societal cardiometabolic-related disease and ASD. It is well known that women with healthy lifestyle habits have decreased odds of developing GDM. Whether women with healthy lifestyle habits also have decreased odds of having children with ASD is unknown and additional scientific studies will be required to determine whether targeting lifestyle can decrease ASD incidence in children. For the time being, as we await the results of more detailed studies on this important question, results of this study reinforce the importance of early screening for GDM and the importance of promoting healthy lifestyle habits in women around gestational age.


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No more needles: Project demonstrates way to diagnose malaria without the need for a blood test
At CES 2017, an Ugandan start-up demonstrated an app for diagnosing and testing malaria without the need for a blood sample. Read more
Report highlights important role of plastics in wearable devices
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has issued its latest Plastics Market Watch report, Watching: Consumer Technology. Read more


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Category: Best Dramatic Presentation, short form
Slates: Sad Puppies & Rabid Puppies
I had never watched an episode of Grimm prior to this year's Hugos, so it's a new show for me. I checked out a few of the very first episodes and then skipped to the third season, watching some of the episodes leading up to the 15th one that is up for a Hugo. Grimm seems to be the male version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with fairy tale backstory and some police procedural thrown into the mix. It's a decent show, with crimes perpetrated by different monster species, all with German names, and a council of unionized monsters to complicate matters here and there.
Grimm is an easy and lightweight series when compared with the likes of Game of Thrones, Orphan Black or other shows in which all episodes are twisting the narrative into new directions and offering fresh complications. Not terribly much it at stake for the protagonists (assuming they don't get killed fighting monsters, but of course they won't), and even though some narrative threads go through the whole season, all episodes start and end in basically the same situation: the crime is solved and the crew goes home happily. You can safely miss five episodes and stay onboard with no trouble.
In the nominated episode, an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus is discovered with a Wesen (that's an umbrella for all the monsters) mummy that the other Wesen want to capture and lay to rest in peace. They happen to kill a university guard in the process, and that's why the good Grimm police guy becomes involved. Everything plays out smoothly and easily, as it always does.
One thing I was wondering was why this episode, specifically, was picked on both Puppy slates — and why the individual fans who take absolutely no orders from slatemakers, as we have repeatedly been told, chose to, individually of course, nominate this single episode. Do they like Egyptian mythology, perhaps? For me, "Once We Were Gods" wasn't the most memorable of the episodes I watched. According to the IMDB ratings, too, it is actually somewhere in the middle in terms of popularity. Ten of the season 3 episodes have better ratings, the highest-rated ones being episodes 13, 18 and 22.
However, TV show episodes are parts of a season, and evaluating them separately makes little sense to me. I think that Hugos would probably work better if whole seasons were nominated in this category instead. That seems to be the way that the graphic story category works: nobody thinks that nominating single issues of comics is a good idea (even though I believe it's possible under the current rules).
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From the moment Natalia Biner first stepped into a Buffalo Exchange in 1991, she knew that she loved recycled clothing. Fast-forward 20 years and Natalia is working alongside her family in developing their disaster recovery company in Phoenix, AZ. In this environment, she had to dress to impress, as she was charged with the business development duties in the company. To accomplish this on her budget, Natalia sought out designer consignment stores in the Phoenix area and her love of resale fashion was sparked once again.
During her tenure at AM/PM Restoration Services, LLC, the company grew from a $300,000-per-year company to a $3 million-per-year company. She loved her job, her clients and her family, but she wanted to strike out on her own and create the business she has always dreamed of, a designer consignment boutique. So she exited gracefully, moved to Seattle, and got to work. She admits that having big shoes to fill, as her parents have owned and developed six companies after immigrating to America from the Ukraine in 1979, with only two suitcases, their wedding rings, …and her. They have always been her beloved role models.
In Seattle, she discovered Community Capital Development. Her coaching sessions with Nita Conlan of the CCD, enabled her to put together a substantial business plan, which would serve as a roadmap for her future and a business was born. Natalia has recently secured a gorgeous retail space for her boutique, Sell Your Sole, in Belltown. The loft-like space features soaring ceilings, wood floors and a fresh sleek dcor. Natalia is planning to open Sell Your Sole Consignment Boutique on March 10, 2012.
About Sell Your Sole: Sell Your Sole is a business committed to sustainable fashion, community contribution and empowering women in developing their style by matching them with pieces that enhance their beauty. Consigners are encouraged to recycle their closets and pass on previously loved designer clothing, shoes & accessories. By doing so, they give those pieces a second life with a new owner. Consignors are given generous commissions for recycling their designer goods and can even fundraise by consigning in the name of their favorite charity. Sell Your Sole is located at 2121 First Avenue, Suite 101 in Seattle, behind Cherry Street Coffee House. Store Hours are Monday through Thursday 10-6, Fridays and Saturdays 10-7. For more information about Sell Your Sole Consignment Boutique, LLC please call 206-678-3245 or visit the website at sellyoursoleconsignment.com
Natalia says:
"We all have beautiful things that we don't wear any more. Don't let these items gather dust in your closet. Consign them at Sell Your Sole and give them a second life. By doing so, other women may find the perfect piece from your unwanted things. Now you've made someone else feel and look beautiful. Use the cash you earn to buy new pieces that are stunning and affordable… now, you're recycling. That's retail therapy you can feel good about! Remember, one woman's castoff is another woman's statement piece!"


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Since trading above par with the U.S. Dollar (USD) in 2012 and 2013, the Canadian Dollar (CAD) has been spiraling downwards.
As of writing this, you can buy about $0.77 USD for $1.00 CAD. This sharp decline over the past 2-3 years has had some dramatically different effects on Canadians depending who you are and what you do. So when people ask me if the weak Canadian Dollar is a bad thing, it's not a straight forward answer. To help clear some things up lets list some Pros and Cons of a depleted CAD.
- Manufacturing and Exports - USA is currently Canada's largest trading partner with $632 billion in total goods traded during 2013 (source). Since most transactions occur in USD, Canadian manufacturers and exporters will feel a boost in their revenues due to the currency or foreign exchange (FX) rate.
- Investors – This one is a double edged sword. If you owned USD investments like stocks or real-estate through this dip, you have benefited nicely.
- Tourism – With a weak Loonie, tourists tend to flock towards Canadian attractions. Who wouldn't want a cheap vacation to arguably one of the most beautifully diverse places in the world?
- Real Estate – This one is pretty obvious if you live on the West Coast – especially Vancouver. It is easy to see the how the weak CAD has influenced foreign investment in Canada.
- Film Industry – You might have noticed an influx in feature films being filmed in Canada over the past couple years. Often when the Loonie is weak, big time film productions are moved to the Great White North to reduce their operating costs.
- Canadian Economy – Overall economists tend to agree that a weak Canadian dollar benefits the Canadian economy positively. Lead by a boosts in manufacturing, exports, tourism, and foreign investments. .
- Travelers and Cross-Border Shoppers – Anyone who travels to the States will undoubtedly realize that the CAD doesn't go as far as it did 2-3 years ago. Snowbirds, and cross-border shoppers will feel the squeeze immediately. Plain and simple: vacations, gas, clothes, or even that block of cheese is much more expensive now that the Loonie has dropped.
- Another aspect for shoppers; check the label on where you goods are produced. If they are made in the US, the price will be impacted by the exchange rate. Buying domestic may prove very competitive. This is why Canadian Manufacturers are enjoying better days.
- Investors – As mentioned above this one is a double edged sword. If you are looking to buy investments in USD now, you will be cutting your performance down just from the FX rate.
- Hockey Teams – Hockey teams pay their players' salaries in USD, but collect their income in Canadian. This could make it harder for Canadian teams to offer competitive salaries compared to the American teams. On the other hand, a Canadian team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since the 92-93 Montreal Canadians!
While the pros of a weak CAD effect the Canadian economy positively as a whole, it's much easier to focus on how the low Loonie will affect you on a personal level immediately. So when people ask about a falling Canadian Dollar, depending on who you are and what you do, the answers will vary. At the Tycuda group we are licensed in both the U.S. and Canada, so regardless of which side of the border you live on, we can manage investments to take advantage of the FX opportunities for both Canadian and US investors.
The bottom line is that foreign exchange rates can make a huge difference in costs and ultimately performance to businesses and investments. Not knowing how FX rates can impact you and or your business can be very expensive.


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The Old School
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This is our Front Door -
you are most welcome
to come in and see us.
Perhaps you're new to
the district and would
like to join us.
You are most welcome.
The Church Office
in front of
The Old School
photo: Alan Thurloe
1st and 3rd Sunday
10.00 a.m.
Holy Communion
2nd Sunday
10.00 a.m.
Morning Prayer
4th Sunday
10.00 a.m.
Family Service
2nd and 4th Sunday
8.00 a.m.
Holy Communion
10.00 a.m.
Holy Communion
Church Services at St James'
photo: Alan Thurloe
The Church Hall
Wedding Enquiries
Congratulations on your engagement and your decision to get married in church. We are happy to help you to commit your lives to one another and
to ask God to bless your marriage.
Please contact our vicar, The Revd Gloria Naylor,
for a Monday appointment.
Church Office Tel: 01482 703182
postcode : HU7 4TL
If you would like to contact the vicar, the Revd Gloria Naylor,
you can do so at:-
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tel: 01482 783143 (Rectory)
If your enquiry is to seek grave information with a view to
burial of ashes, please contact the Church Office in the first place.
Parish Safeguarding Adviser -
The Revd Gloria Naylor
Tel. No 01482 783143
We follow Diocesan Safeguarding Protocols
Useful Links:-
St James' Church
St James' is a church where Jesus is central, the Bible is our guide
and every person is important
PLEASE SEE Latest News FOR DETAILS
This is also the time of year when couples often get engaged
please note that our arrangements for enquiries
about booking weddings have changed
With open hearts and
open doors we
welcome you to come
and worship with us.
Bring a Friend
and come prepared to sin
Sutton on Hull
War Memorial
1914 ~ 1919
1939 ~ 1945
photo taken 12 Nov 2018
Primary School
Remember the
Armistice Centenary
1918 ~ 2018
Thank you for visiting our website.
The warmest of welcomes awaits you
here at St James' Church.
People of all ages and from many walks of life are members of our church. Inspired and strengthened by God, we serve our community in many ways, sharing God's love as Jesus taught us to do.
Our main Sunday service is Holy Communion at 10am, on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. Every 4th Sunday of the month there is a Family Service at 10am. For those who want to start Sunday with a quiet service there is also Holy Communion at 8am, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.
Baptisms are usually at 12 - noon on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, and also the 5th Sunday when there is one.
We are able to celebrate weddings, to offer baptism and to give thanks to God for a person's life at a funeral, to people living in our parish.
St James' is the historic church in Sutton-on-Hull, a Grade I Listed Building dating from 1349, which many people enjoy exploring when they visit the village. Former residents, and many other people with past family connections here, come here for special events in their lives, where St James' timeless history means a great deal to them. Our churchyard has been the burial place of thousands of residents whose many descendants, over the centuries, are now sprinkled to the farthest corners of this earth.
For more details, including a map,
please follow the links on the left.
Please note these updated Church Office opening times:
Monday : 11am to 1pm
and Wednesday & Friday
between 10am and 12-noon.
Tel: 01482 703182
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
For those seeking more information about the
history of St James' Church itself,
a brief history is provided on the
[or click on the Old School image]
Scroll down the left-hand menu and
click on the CHURCH HISTORY button
when you get there.
There is also a great deal more information about the
village and general area, including Wawne and Stoneferry, including a full list of graves in the churchyard.
This is where you will also find photos
and listings of all the names on our
War Memorial, as well as 14 CWGC War Graves
and 5 Family War Graves
in our churchyard
It's the site to go to for local family history help.
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The Font Cover
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Remember the
Armistice Centenary
1918 ~ 2018
Sir John de Sutton
1310 ~ 1357
Kinght of The Realm ~
he fought at Crécy 1346
25 Church Street Sutton on Hull HU4 4TL :: St James' is a parish of the
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Setting An Intention.
It's Thanksgiving! For most of us, today is a day full of people we love and delicious food. It's a day where we set aside time to reflect on what we're thankful for - our families, our friends, our homes, our jobs. For some, the holidays also come with some unwanted stressors: cooking more than we want to, traveling in bad weather, and that feeling of being "forced" to have awkward conversations with people you don't normally spend time with (I'm grateful that I'm not in this category, but a lot of people are). Regardless of what your holiday outlook is, Thanksgiving is a day for reflection and gratitude.
Today, Mike & I announced that after four years away, we're moving back to Marquette - the place where it all began. Anyone who has moved even a short distance understands how much goes into it. It would be really easy to get lost in the stress of it all: managing grad school while preparing for a move 7 hours away, leaving my job and not having a job to go to, finding a place to live, saying "see you later" to friends and family that we've grown close to during our time in Detroit, and working to maintain a healthy balance in my relationship with so many moving pieces in our lives. Throw all of this on top of the hustle & bustle of the holiday season and there is serious potential for chaos and breakdowns.
So, on this Thanksgiving and moving forward, I am choosing an alternative. What is within my control? In the past, I have always turned to my yoga practice for guidance and solitude during stressful times. A lot of yoga teachers ask students to consider setting an intention to guide their practice. Common themes are often gratitude, guidance, forgiveness, strength, and surrendering control. Setting an intention allows one's rambling thoughts to take a break while allowing one overriding idea steal the focus, letting the body do the work. The intention of my yoga practice this morning was a compilation of many of these themes. Expressing gratitude for my body, my life, and my surroundings while disregarding perfection and expectations. Jumping into the unknown with a sense of ease, doing my best to keep a "one day at a time" mindset. The point of setting an intention is to connect what's happening on the yoga mat to other things in life: the holiday gatherings, the long distance moves, the unknowns.
On Thanksgiving, social media becomes a much happier place. Posts about being late, spilling coffee, and waiting in traffic seem to disappear. Instead, we see posts about finding peace in the falling snow, thoughts about family and friends, and gratitude for the food in front of us. I have to wonder what it would look like if there were more days of the year where people were naturally inclined to share what it was that made them happy, versus the things that made them stressed + frustrated. What would be the outcome?
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone out there. Beyond expressing thanks, try setting an intention - a thought to fall back on. Feel free to share your intentions - stating them aloud (or typing them) turns a thought into reality. Most of all, enjoy your holiday, your food, and your company!


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Quit Now With These Helpful Stop Smoking Solutions
Even though you are very well acquainted with the dangers that smoking cigarettes can bring, quitting is still not an easy task. A bit of helpful information can be all it takes to help you get over the hump. This article includes several helpful hints for quitting smoking.
When you feel the urge for a cigarette, set a certain amount of time that you will make yourself wait. Tell yourself you need to take a long walk before you could smoke, or try to drink a glass of water prior to smoking. Sometimes, these delaying tactics provide enough time for the craving to pass before you ever light up. Even if you do take that cigarette, you may still be reducing your total count for the day by one.
Tell your loved ones that you're quitting smoking today. When you tell these people you've quit, they will motivate you to stay committed. This could be the nudge in the right direction you need to quit smoking.
Make a list of what methods you can use to quit. Make sure to match your list to your unique personality. Everyone has a unique style that helps them achieve their goals. It is important to find what your best options are. Drafting a personal list will help you to accomplish this.
While quitting smoking, rest as often as possible. Staying up late can elevate fatigue, increasing cravings for a cigarette. Late nights also provide the opportunity to sneak a cigarette when no one is looking. When you get the rest you need, it is easier to focus on your commitment to stop and resist the temptation to give in to cravings.
Some people don't like the idea of quitting cold turkey, so give nicotine replacement therapy a try. These therapies work by supplementing your body with a small amount of nicotine to help with the withdrawal symptoms while you quit.
If you are interested in ditching your unhealthy habit, it is crucial that you are dedicated to seeing it through. You will likely encounter various obstacles or triggers – stay committed to your goal! Motivate yourself by considering each of the powerful motivations that you have for quitting.
Ask your doctor for help to quit smoking. Your doctor has access to quit-smoking resources that you don't. Furthermore, your physician may also decided to write a prescription for a smoking cessation medication.
Get lots of support. Get some support from your loved ones. Inform them of the reasons why you're attempting to quit, and let them assist you. It is also a good idea to make use of a support group. Your peers will know exactly what you're going through and be able to offer assistance and advice.
Support System
Make your family and friends aware of your intention to give up smoking. They are there for you and they will help remind you that you need to quit. If you surround yourself with a strong support system, it will be a big help in your battle to quit. Therefore, to increase your chance of success develop a support system.
Set up a reward scheme for yourself in advance, and each time you hit a goal, treat yourself. Keep a list of possible rewards you will give yourself when you make it a day without smoking, or a week, or a month, and so on. Put the list in your phone or on your fridge so that you are reminded of the rewards every day. This could provide you assistance in staying motivated whenever you feel weak.
Most people find trying to stop smoking to be very challenging, but a little advice can go a long way in helping. If you apply the advice from this article, quitting the habit should come more quickly. Continue reading for ideas which will help you quit and never look back.


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Your closing day is one of the most important days of your life. It is the day you purchase your new home. At closing, you will invest your savings into a building and a piece of land of your own. You will pay the seller of the home with money that you likely borrowed from a bank or other lender. You will likely sign a promissory note, promising to pay a lot of money to your mortgage lender, perhaps over the next 30 years of your life. Your lender will take security, or a "mortgage", on your property in the event you default on your promise to pay.
At closing, you will sign a lot of papers in less than one hour's time. And, of course, you will also be paying "closing costs", which usually include appraisal fees, termite inspection fees, surveyor fees, recording fees, title examination fees, closing fees and title insurance premiums.
At the closing, you will meet all sorts of people. First of all, the seller or his or her lawyer will probably be there to collect the money you are paying for the real estate. The real estate agents are there to offer assistance and to collect their commission. And, an officer of your mortgage lender may also be there. The closing and escrow agent will also be there to systematically present the papers that will require your signature – an essential service, which you are paying for, of course.
The signing of papers goes very quickly since it is a rather routine procedure for everyone, but you. Even if you had time to read every word of what you sign, chances are you would have a hard time understanding it as it is very technical. In fact, most of the language in the documents you will sign is predetermined, non-negotiable legalese. When the closing is over, and everyone has shaken hands and wished each other well, do you know what you signed? We can be of assistance in explaining those documents to you, protecting your interests, making sure the documents are the "standard" documents that you believe them to be. Further, you still don't have any written evidence that says you own this valuable house, free and clear of defects and title problems. Your lender is secure because you bought a title insurance policy saying that the lender will be paid if your title is defective. BUT YOU ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THAT POLICY! What many people don't realize is that the title insurance policy they have paid for does not cover them. It only covers the lender. The lender requires it to give you the loan. To protect yourself you will need an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance. We can give you advice and counsel concerning the cost and benefits of an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance.
Problems with a title can limit your use and enjoyment of your real estate, as well as bring financial loss. Title trouble can also threaten the security interest your mortgage lender holds in the property. Protection against hazards of a title is available through a unique coverage known as title insurance. Unlike other kinds of insurance that focus on possible future events and charge an annual premium, title insurance is purchased for a one-time payment and is a safeguard against loss arising from hazards and defects already existing in the title.
Owner's title insurance ordinarily is issued in the amount of the real estate purchase price and lasts as long as the insured – or your heirs – have an interest in the covered property. This may even be after you have sold your property. In spite of all the expertise and dedication that go into a search and examination of the title to try to protect the lender in a closing transaction, hidden hazards can emerge after completion of a real estate purchase transaction, causing an unpleasant and costly surprise. Some examples including the following:
- A forged deed that transfers no title to real estate;
- Previously undisclosed heirs with claims against the property;
- Instruments executed under expired or fabricated powers of attorney;
- Mistakes in the public record.
Title insurance offers financial protection against these and other hidden hazards through negotiation by the title insurer with third parties, payment for defending against an attack of a title as insured, and payment of claims.
Let Michael Rieman of Dungan & LeFevre walk you through the closing process. If you have any further questions about how we can help you with your real estate closing needs, please contact us.


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"How would your life be different if there had been a place for you, a place for you to go to be with your mother, with your sisters and the aunts, with your grandmothers, and the great- and great-great-grandmothers, a place of woman to go, to be, to return to as woman? How might your life be different?'
-excerpt from Circle of Stones
Sisters please bring your beautiful, open hearts to our women's circle Friday, October 11th, 7:30-9pm Oyster Bay Yoga, Oyster Bay. Our evening's circle will utilize the best- selling classic, "Circle of Stones: Woman's Journey to herself," by Judith Duerk. This experience is about women helping women, connecting, holding ground for one another & simply being present for one another at all stages of life. The space that we are creating is sacred space so that we may feel safe enough to sit within our own truth and allow it to unfold. The level of participation is up to you. Feel free to come and share from your heart if you feel inspired or come and be silent and simply breathe with us. Just come be with us. Something happens when women come together and honor the Feminine within each other…the whole world heals.
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Artist Statement
"Observation and drawing underpin my practice. I can rarely drag myself away from line being the start and end of my work.
Paintings allow for something deeper, however. They are a culmination of lots of observation, lots of looking and contemplating the subject matter and my response to it. An expression of cumulative experience.
I paint in series as it allows me to explore a subject more thoroughly – different angles, shifts in focus and light, but all linked by the same thinking, threading through them. Returning to ideas and developing responses to a familiar place.
I use collage and mixed media as a way of physically showing layers, exposing my ways of working. In paintings, these layers will be created through glazes and opaque paint – building up and then pushing away: focus and ambiguity. Endless shifting, punctuated by moments of clarity.
My work is about my relationship with the land and sea; my responses to being in a particular place; getting to know it in all its guises. The patterns of nature – when land and sea meet sky; the complexities of sharp focus and detail with softened widen horizons and blurred edges. It does not include human figures, as they would interrupt that intensity of dialogue, but often include human-made features, such as stone walls, old buildings or lanes often in a state of decay as nature reabsorbs and reclaims them. Realizing how insignificant we humans are is so reassuring for me. I am a small speck, finding ways to record transient moments of vastness."


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For over 60 years Tupperware has been designing products that help simplify people's lives. Saving time and money for the consumer by helping to keep food fresh has always been one of Tupperware's most important goals. Today Tupperware offers products for storing food, food preparation, cookware, storage, and serving items.
Join us with independent consultant Johanna Davis to check out the latest, and classic, offerings from Tupperware – just in time to prepare for the holidays!


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Taking folic acid 'could stop defects in 50 babies every year'
More than 50 babies a year could be spared being born with a birth defect if women at risk of becoming pregnant took daily folic acid supplements, an expert has warned.
Dr Rhona Mahony, Master of the National Maternity Hospital, issued the warning as a new campaign was launched to urge all sexually active women to take the daily B vitamin, folic acid, through a 400 microgram supplement.
The campaign by Safefood has been renewed amid concerns that only one in four women are taking folic acid before becoming pregnant.
This is despite the fact that sufficient daily amounts of folic acid can cut the chances of having a baby with a neural tube defect, the most common being spina bifida.
Read more: Overweight expectant mums pose health risk to unborn children, says Holles St Master
Some groups of women, such as those who are obese, epileptic or diabetic, need to take a higher daily dose of 500 micrograms because they are at even greater risk, warned Dr Mahony.
She was speaking after the Irish Independent revealed that the Holles Street Master warned in her hospital's annual clinical report that more than a third of expectant mothers attending the hospital were now overweight and one in eight was obese.
"It is very rare that you have an opportunity to prevent two out of three cases of a really serious disease. We still have a low rate of women taking folic acid on becoming pregnant," she said yesterday. "The brain forms really early. It may have happened before a woman realises she is pregnant."
Dr Mahony said the need to take the supplement, even if a woman is not planning to have a child, was due to the high number of unplanned pregnancies.
It is important to take it in supplement form, she explained, because it is not possible to get enough of it through foods such as leafy vegetables.
"If we could get all women to make it part of their routine, like brushing their teeth and taking their folic acid, it would be fantastic."
She added that it was not possible to overdose on folic acid and it also had other health benefits, such as helping blood cells. It costs around two cents a day.
The rate of neural tube defects fell between 2005 and 2006 but has risen again in recent years to around 1.04 per 1,000 births.
The new campaign was backed by Prof Michael Turner, UCD Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Coombe Hospital, who said: "Taking a 400 microgram folic acid supplement every day can potentially prevent two-thirds of neural tube defects annually."
Junior minister for Health Promotion Marcella Corcoran Kennedy stressed that it was "so important that our folic acid message reaches women, not just those thinking about having a baby".
Dr Cliodhna Foley-Nolan, director of human health and nutrition with Safefood, pointed out: "There has been some recent debate about fortification of foods with folic acid but this is still some way off. Even with fortified foods, taking the daily supplement provides the best protection of the unborn baby's spine and brain".
Women should take the supplement when they are at risk of conceiving and continue to take it for the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Irish Independent
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Portal vein thrombosis and cirrhosis—old wine, new wine
Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) has been classically defined as the obliteration of portal venous flow due to partial or complete thrombus formation within the lumen of the vein. The diagnosis of PVT can be divided into two broad headings of clinical and radiological assessments. Clinically, patients could present with acute abdominal symptoms with catastrophic consequences, worsening portal hypertension complications or be completely asymptomatic. Radiologically, PVT can be diagnosed when there is presence of thrombus formation in the portal vein in the presence of/or absence of Porto-portal collateral formation (also referred to as cavernoma). Recently, we defined PVT as a syndrome in which the presence of a thrombus in the portal vein or its branches presents either as an incidental finding on abdominal imaging; or with a myriad of acute abdominal signs and symptoms that represent complications of portal hypertension; or a composite of both acute abdominal and portal hypertensive manifestations in the presence or absence of cirrhosis and/or malignancy (1). This anatomico-functional definition and subsequent new classification of PVT in cirrhosis (Table 1) encompasses occurrence, consequences and associations and could be more suited for singularity in studies (2). In patients with cirrhosis, cross-sectional estimates for PVT have ranged between 0.6% and 26% (3). However, the prevalence is dependent on many factors such as age, presence and etiology of underlying hepatic and extrahepatic diseases and velocity of portal venous blood flow. Child Pugh class A and B cirrhotics have one and five-year PVT development of 4.6% and 10.7%, respectively. Cirrhosis increases the relative risk of developing PVT by more than seven-fold above that seen in general population (4). Multiple studies have shed light on predictors of PVT in cirrhosis—Child class B and C, prior PVT, pro-thrombotic state and large portosystemic shunts, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), thrombosis of other systemic veins, recent surgical, endoscopic or invasive interventions of the abdomen and portal flow velocity <15 cm/sec (5). PVT is seen to occur in 35% of cirrhotic patients with HCC and has a distinct effect on natural history and prognosis in this cohort (6).
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In the journal of Internal Medicine and Emergency, Violi et al. on behalf of the Italian Society of Internal Medicine, undertook the 'PVT Relevance on Liver cirrhosis: Italian Venous Thrombotic Events Registry' (PRO-LIVER) study to understand the prevalence, and predictors of PVT in cirrhosis (7). A total of 802 consecutive cirrhotic patients were enrolled and 753 consecutive cirrhotic patients were included in the analysis. Chronic viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease were predominant etiologies. Around half of the patients belonged to Child Pugh class B and C and 57% of patients were compensated as per Baveno IV scoring. HCC was seen in 20% and 17 patients had a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt insertion prior to study enrolment. PVT was detected in 126 patients (17%), main trunk or branch occlusion in 81 patients (64%), while >1 branch PVT was present in 45 patients (36%); mesenteric or splenic vein thrombosis involvement was reported in 27 patients (21%). The authors further classified PVT as per Yerdel grading based on anatomical site of occlusion. Asymptomatic PVT was seen in 43% of patients and clinical manifestation were seen in 51% of cases that included refractory ascites, upper gastrointestinal bleeding and acute encephalopathy. Initiation of this study is highly commendable, but falls short of novel findings that are practice changing. An in-depth analysis of the study methodology, enrolment pattern and associated patient characteristics is important in understanding ways to improve on follow up. As the authors rightly suggest, the most important limitation is the cross-sectional nature of the study. Analytical cross-sectional studies have limited ability to draw valid conclusions about any association or possible causality because risk factors and outcomes are measured simultaneously (8).
Hence it is difficult to ascertain whether the disease or the exposure came first, and confirmation requires further rigorous studies. This is very noticeable while analysing the patient characteristics and PVT. The authors state that their study supported previous findings that indicate PVT occurs frequently in cirrhosis whatever the etiology. However, the influence of the etiology of cirrhosis on the development of PVT in reality, insufficiently studied and neither chronic viral hepatitis alcoholic liver disease was found to be predictive of PVT in previous studies, in contrast to the study in discussion. A large study inclusive of patients evaluated for liver transplantation has shown that 6.3% had a diagnosis of PVT, in particular when cirrhosis was related to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), the enrolment of whom in the current study was limited (only 4%) (9). In a recent study by Ruiz et al., an increased risk of PVT was associated with patients of autoimmune hepatitis on the liver transplantation waiting list and in such patients post-transplant (10). Internal medicine departments were highly represented in the study enrolment that could have affected real life representation of cirrhosis patients with PVT. The authors discuss the possible mechanisms that could lead to PVT in cirrhosis—from prothrombotic state to low grade endotoxemia, but fail to assess these in their cohort of patients. Hypercoagulable state in cirrhosis could be due to decreased protein C and elevated factor VIII levels as shown by prior studies. A recent study by Carnevale et al. provided evidence that lipopolysaccharide derived from intestinal microbiota stimulated endothelial cells resulting in an increase in systemic levels of factor VIII (11). This highlights the role of gut microbiome in hypercoagulability and portal vein thrombotic events in cirrhosis and is an interesting area of further research and therapy. Amitrano and colleagues showed that more than two-thirds of cirrhotic patients with PVT have inherited thrombophilic disorders. The prothrombin gene 20210A mutation is associated with a five times increased risk of developing PVT and in cirrhosis patients with PVT, methyl-tetrahydrofolate reductase C677T and Factor-V-Leiden mutations and are more frequently detected than in those without PVT. But the strength of such associations is still a matter of debate (12). Prior history of resolved PVT was found to be a strong predictor of PVT in the study by Violi and co-workers. Four percent of patients without PVT had a prior PVT event in comparison to 20% with PVT (P<0.001). This aspect is novel to PVT in cirrhosis, and has been proposed by us as one of the major characteristics for development of a pre-test probability for PVT prediction in patients with cirrhosis, similar to that is in use for deep vein thrombosis. The consequences of repeated episodes of PVT on the natural history of cirrhosis is unknown. In the current study, the authors did not look at survival outcomes in their patients with PVT with regards to the significant associated factors. This remains to be seen in the ongoing PROLIVER prospective study and its subsequent analysis. Progression of PVT was not associated with hepatic decompensations, increase in mortality, and need for liver transplantation, in cirrhotic patients with non-malignant PVT as was shown by Nery et al. and recently by Borjas-Almaguer and colleagues (5,13).
The authors suggest that treatment of PVT and subsequent outcomes is an unmet need. Patients with PVT can have an increase in refractory acute variceal bleeding and poor survival after liver transplantation. Patency of portal vein is pertinent for liver-transplantation candidates; as end-to-end portal vein anastomosis is shown to be associated with better outcomes after liver transplantation compared to other surgical techniques (14,15). The Baveno VI consensus recommends anticoagulation in potential liver-transplantation candidates with PVT or in case of progressive PVT. This could translate to facilitation of liver transplantation and reduction in posttransplant morbidity and mortality. Five-day treatment failure or 6-week mortality has not been reported in patients with upper GI bleeding under anticoagulation and till date, no deaths directly related to anticoagulation has been documented in cirrhotic patients with PVT. Screening endoscopy and standard prophylaxis (primary or secondary) of variceal bleeding, are necessary prior to initiation of anticoagulation. For non-transplant candidates, there are no recommendations to date (16). Violi et al. suggested that the validation of the PVT using a computed tomography (CT) scan would be useful. This is important with regards to the new anatomico-functional classification of PVT in which CT modality can help delineate between recent and chronic PVT based on density of thrombus, and assess outcomes subsequently. The authors do not assess other important predictors or associations of PVT in cirrhosis—such as the reduction in portal blood flow velocity to <15 cm/sec on Doppler ultrasound, use of non-selective betablockers and presence or the development of large portosystemic collaterals (with volume of flow >400 mL/min and velocity of blood flow >10 cm/sec in the largest collateral).
Inclusion of patients with HCC and PVT is not ideal for studies that aim to look at natural history of cirrhosis with non-malignant PVT. Zanetto et al. in a recent study showed that PVT incidence was 24% and 11% in patients with and without HCC, respectively. In patients with PVT and HCC, PVT occurred in almost 50% of Child class A patients. A Cox multivariate analysis confirmed HCC and increased Maximal Clot Firmness on Thromboelastography and Functional Fibrinogen (FIBTEM®) to be independently associated with increased PVT risk (17). In patients with HCC related PVT (tumoral) and in those with HCC and bland PVT, striking outcomes in natural history remains to be seen and would require distinct study protocol inclusion and methodology for clear assessment.
Finally, in patients with chronic PVT who develop recent progression of thrombotic event, leading to worsening of liver failure or portal hypertensive complications—a syndrome of acute on chronic PVT—leading to acute on chronic liver failure could be included in future prospective trials. This patient group is not yet well defined and could become a distinct cohort that requires revision in/or new treatment recommendations.
The study by Violi et al. lack effectiveness in defining novel associations and predictors of PVT in cirrhosis and do not add to practice changing aspects in current clinical Hepatology. However, the ongoing large prospective PROLIVER study and it's results and conclusions will hopefully shed light on controversial and novel aspects of cirrhosis and PVT, if guided by current recommendations, proper enrolment methodology, tenacious and sonorous analysis and subsequent changes in definitions in understanding of the disease.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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- Woo HY, Heo J. New perspectives on the management of hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein thrombosis. Clin Mol Hepatol 2015;21:115-21. [Crossref] [PubMed]
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- Carnevale R, Raparelli V, Nocella C, et al. Gut-derived endotoxin stimulates factor VIII secretion from endothelial cells. Implications for hypercoagulability in cirrhosis. J Hepatol 2017;67:950-6. [Crossref] [PubMed]
- Amitrano L, Guardascione MA, Brancaccio V, et al. Risk factors and clinical presentation of portal vein thrombosis in patients with liver cirrhosis. J Hepatol 2004;40:736-41. [Crossref] [PubMed]
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Cite this article as: Philips CA, Augustine P. Portal vein thrombosis and cirrhosis—old wine, new wine. AME Med J 2018;3:6.


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U.K. fake paramedics, lifting safety in healthcare law, disease preparedness holes, and we'll look at another special drug of abuse called Kratom, with Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center. If that's what you're looking for, you found it, right here on this week's episode of the MedicCast.
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MedicCast Episode 470
Good day and welcome to this week's episode of the MedicCast. I'm your host, Jamie Davis the Podmedic and I'd like to welcome you to this week's show. In this week's EMS news items we look at a new issue they're finding in England with fake paramedics. What's up with that?
Then, in this week's special tip segment, we have a look at the plant drug of abuse called Kratom. I have Lisa Booze back from the Maryland Poison Center with her take on managing these patients in this emerging drug of abuse the U.S. poison centers are seeing more and more of. How do you get ready to treat a Kratom overdose? We'll find out later in the show after the news.
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EMS Tip of the Week: Kratom – Old Plant, New Abuse
Kratom is a plant/tree indigenous to Thailand and Southeast Asia and is in the same family as the coffee tree. Since the 19th century, fresh Kratom leaves have been chewed in this part of the world as an herbal medicinal drug to increase work productivity and to treat diarrhea. Today, it's more commonly used for its psychoactive effects and its popularity seems t be increasing.
In the United States and other countries, Kratom is typically consumed in capsules or as a powder, but can be made into a tea. Many different kratom products are available for purchase, often over the internet, each with its own distinctive set of curative or mood-enhancing properties.
I have Lisa Booze from the Maryland Poison Center on the show again this week to talk about this drug and challenges faced by healthcare professionals like nurses and others who encounter patients using and abusing this plant-based drug. Check it out.
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I've gone and done it AGAIN LOL- grew monster plants- there's not a lot of room left between them and the lights (the 600 HPS).
I'm going have to do some MAJOR manipulation! Fortunately it has it's plus side... The bending creates new branches which equals more tops! I started last night.
I make my own weights to bend the branches down vs. tying them.
I don't know where I came up with the idea but I've been using them for a couple of years now and they really serve their purpose!
I meant to flower them out when they were smaller but obviously THAT didn't happen...
I'm flipping them to 12/12 this weekend! At last!
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Stevenson University Videos - Business and Technology Management at Stevenson University 2012
Business and Technology Management at Stevenson University 2012
November 7, 2012
Stevenson University's School of Graduate and Professional Studies has the "21st Century MBA" in its Business and Technology Management Master's Program. This fully online program allows students to merge both technology and business. Go to gps.stevenson.edu for more information.
November 13, 2012
Stevenson University's Talent Show is showcased. Hope Miller, Assistant Director of Student Activities, and students discuss some of their talents and try to win prizes on Founder's Day 2012.
November 13, 2012
Glenn Johnson, Ph. D., speaks about Founders Day at Stevenson and touches on its roots and purpose. From the Tea Party in morning to the Talent Show at night, the University reflects and expands upon the history and memories of the institution.
November 13, 2012
First Impressions Art Gallery Opening presented work created at Sol Print Studios featuring thirteen of Baltimore's most renowned artists. Artists speak about their passion, focus, and goals in regards to their art. The work will be on view through November 30, 2012, in the St. Paul Companies Pavilion on the Greenspring Campus.
November 13, 2012
Stevenson is now home to a new Women's Ice Hockey Team. Shera Vis, women's hockey head coach, and players discuss what this means to them and how the team has come together for their first season and first home game in Owings Mills.
November 12, 2012
On October 23, 2012, team manager of the Stevenson University men's soccer team, student Kyle Kauffman, takes to the field as a starter to realize a long-held dream: to play college soccer. Kyle does not let the effects of cerebral palsy hold him back. He plays 18 minutes on field in a winning game against opponent Hood College.
November 7, 2012
Stevenson University's School of Graduate and Professional Studies has the "21st Century MBA" in its Business and Technology Management Master's Program. This fully online program allows students to merge both technology and business. Go to gps.stevenson.edu for more information.
October 9, 2012
Stevenson students discuss how their interactions in the classroom help them succeed outside of the classroom. Hands on experience guides students to find their career path and prepare them for success in their future.
October 8, 2012
During September 2012, Stevenson University installed a new digital sign along Owings Mills Boulevard to share information with the public about sporting events at Mustang Stadium, the Gymnasium and other activities at the university.
October 4, 2012
Graeme Millar, Head Women's Soccer Coach, discusses the team and what it is to be a student athlete at SU. Jamie Matlock, Class of 2014, also discusses what the team means to her as a student athlete and how she has grown as a person. From the new stadium to learning how to manage your time, being a student athlete at Stevenson is a great experience in so many ways.
October 3, 2012
Frankie Reynolds talks with women's Ice Hockey coach Shera Vis about the upcoming inaugural season.
September 28, 2012
Dr. Manning, students, staff, and faculty were all present at Stevenson's 2012 Convocation for the new Class of 2016. Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, address the new class and provides insight into what to think about in the future.
September 21, 2012
Each year Stevenson University inspires students to cheer on their favorite sports team. This year, the athletic department pulled out all the stops.
August 31, 2012
Barry Dunkin, Director of Industry Initiatives in the Office of Career Services, offers advice on the subject of how to secure a great job.
August 31, 2012
Barry Dunkin, Director of Industry Initiatives in the Office of Career Services, offers advice on the subject of how to secure a great job.
August 31, 2012
Barry Dunkin, Director of Industry Initiatives in the Office of Career Services, offers advice on the subject of how to secure a great job.
August 30, 2012
Stevenson University Football - The Growth of Champions
August 30, 2012
Join members of the Stevenson University community for a tour of the newest addition to the University's Owings Mills Campus, Mustang Stadium.
August 1, 2012
Stevenson University hosts a two week training session for teachers from around the country for Project Lead The Way. Project Lead The Way is an advanced science course which stresses practical and hands on application of scientific theories. During the two weeks at Stevenson, teachers fine tune instruction as well as network with other Project Lead The Way instructors.
July 24, 2012
Maria Howell, Assistant Professor of Forensic Studies at Stevenson's School of Graduate and Professional Studies, discusses what the Forensic Studies Master's program can do for students. Maria tells how the program teaches fraud prevention and how to be an expert witness when testifying. You can even pick your forensic focus. Denise Harding, 2012 alumnus, provides her experience on the program and how it helped her career.
July 16, 2012
Stevenson's first Summer Field Day was held this summer. Put on by the Student Employment and Conference Services Offices, summer student employees took part in games and raffles which included tons of fun competitions for students and staff alike.
July 10, 2012
The Mustangers suit up to play a part in Mustang Days Student Orientation at Stevenson University. Heather Bray assembles the team.
June 20, 2012
Stevenson University's Destination Fashion Week 2012—created to highlight the talents of students and faculty in the University's Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising programs—concluded with a dynamic fashion show on Friday, April 27, 2012. Keith Kutch, Dean of the School of Design, Dr. Kevin J. Manning, President of the University, and Sally M. Di Marco, Fashion Design Coordinator are all featured.
June 13, 2012
Anna Kayes, Ed. D., Professor of Management, describes Learning Directed Leadership at the Brown School Of Business and Leadership. Students reflect on the benefits and uses of what they experienced and how it has influenced them and their future.
June 13, 2012
Stevenson University's 2012 Spring Commencement was a great experience for many individuals. Ashleigh Wagner discusses what it feels like and what she enjoyed most in her time here at SU. Commencement speakers, Wes Moore, author and advocate, and Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, are also featured with short clips of their commencement speeches.


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Today I chimed in on a UX introductory group's discussion on Facebook regarding where to start for personas and where to go from there. I was first trying to provide advice on how to help pull out a research participant's current journey as a method to see what their goals are, their problems, their motivations, their behaviours, etc. However, someone asked me if I use a different process than getting a persona written and going off into design.
The following was my in-haste attempt to reply and explain how there is so, so much more that should be done before actually trying to design anything on paper, least of all digitally.
Capture and agree what your problem hypothesis is for what existing business or customer problem you think may be worth solving or what new product/service you could make to fill a gap in the market.
Go observe real people. Interview them too, but remember, what people say and what they actually do are often quite different. Watch them again after that until you have enough to draft up some personas per each unique goal you've seen.
Map out the customers' current journey; you don't need anything fancier than just lots and lots of Post-it notes, markers, and wall (or floor) space.
Identify opportunities and/or pains along the mapped journey that'd most benefit the customer and business if solved. If you're using Lean Canvases for your business cases, then follow that model and write down the top 3 pains and opportunities you see
Have a good look at what competitors are doing locally and worldwide to see if this problem space is worth diving into and check for sharks! As in, determine how blood red of an ocean this market is before spending more money; how many others are swimming here, vying for a bite?
Setup a team workshop and "ideate". Have the meeting members all try to get into the perspectives of a persona assigned to them. Once they seem to be thinking from the customer's point of view and not their own, creatively challenge them to come up with any and every idea you all can think of to solve those customer's problems. Imagine that money and time weren't an issue to keep them thinking on a grander scale. Once again, you don't really need anything more than Post-its and markers.
Collectively vote on the new ideas to narrow them down to a small, feasible list that could provide immediate value to the customer if completed
Map out what this new, ideal future journey would look like for the customer if they had these new products/services in their lives. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, once again you really need nothing more than Post-its and pens. When you look at this journey, how do you think each of your personas would act and feel if they were going on this ideal journey? If it seems okay, then continue on.
NOW you can get on to designing how those journey tasks and steps may actually be realised, how they'll interact, and so forth using whatever design tool you prefer (e.g. Balsamiq, Sketch, InVision, etc)
Don't forget to start testing again! Go meet some new potential customers and try to see if they find value in these new solutions as well as testing the usability of what you're making, especially in the prototype stage before any actual code is written.


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Networks Win Battle Against Film Streamer
WASHINGTON (CN) – In "a clash between two important national policies and interests," a federal judge found that FilmOn X violated TV networks' copyrights by storing and streaming their content to paid subscribers via the Internet.
"This case involves a clash between two important national policies and interests," U.S. District Judge Rosemary Collyer wrote in her Nov. 12 ruling.
"On the one hand, there is the need to protect and reward copyright owners for creating valuable intellectual property – here, original television programming. On the other hand, it is important to promote competition and ensure broad public access to diverse television programming."
ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox sued FilmOn X for streaming their copyrighted programs, virtually at the same time they were broadcast live.
FilmOn X then filed a motion seeking a federal broadcasting license, and claimed its time-delayed programming is legal under the federal Transmit Clause.
Collyer disagreed.
"An unauthorized secondary transmission constitutes a performance regardless of the time delay," Collyer wrote. "In other words, just because the subscriber has to click a button to initiate the streaming does not mean that FilmOn X does not perform within the meaning of the Transmit Clause."
Collyer also said the streamed content had not been obtained legally.
"Unlike a cloud storage device, FilmOn X did not allow servers to store lawfully acquired content and play it back on command. Rather, it captured broadcast signals and saved individual copies of the over-the-air content" for later streaming, Collyer wrote.
"This difference is important," Collyer said, because FilmOn X transmits to "large numbers of paying subscribers who lack any prior relationship to the works."
Nor did she buy FilmOn X's argument that its Internet transmissions are private, because they are made to individual subscribers, rather than the general public.
"The fact that the transmissions originate from individual copies and are streamed to individual users does not render the transmission 'private,'" the judge ruled, because other subscribers get the same programming.
Collyer denied FilmOn X's motion for summary judgment and partially granted the networks' motion for summary judgment, finding that FilmOn X is liable for infringing the networks' exclusive right to public performance.
Collyer also denied FilmOn X's motion for declaratory judgment that it is entitled to a broadcast license to retransmit the networks' proprietary programming, and she denied without prejudice the networks' copyright infringement claim against FilmOn X.


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Minister Devineni Uma Slams YCP : Comments on Polavaram Project - Etv
AP irrigation minister Devineni Uma slammed YCP while claiming that it is YCP's conspiracy to write a letter to PMO making false allegations of irregularities in Polavaram Project in the name of a teacher. The minister said to answer the Polavaram Project head and the retd teacher Chowdaraiah in this regard. He said govt is speeding up the works of Polavaram Project. Irrigation department Chief Engineer Venkateswara Rao has condemned the allegations of taking up Purushothapatnam project without taking permission and said the project work has been done by utilising State Govt funds, he clarified.


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October Newsletter
We'd like to thank all of you who attended our 5th Year Anniversary party on Saturday. It's been an amazing 5 years since we opened up our small nano-brewery on Calle San Pablo and we appreciate all your support! Now that fall has officially started, we'll have seasonal beers coming your way and a couple can releases of two of our favorite beers from earlier in the year, Vacancy IPA and The Windows Are Watching. We have a new specialty pizza for the month of October, the Elote Pizza. We also have our annual Halloween party at the end of the month! Start finalizing your costume ideas and continue reading below for the latest news about IAC.
October specialty pizza
Our new specialty pizza for the month of October is a classic Mexican street corn inspired pie, the Elote Pizza. The pizza has a garlic sriracha aioli base, roasted corn, mozzarella, queso fresco, red onions and garnished with chile powder, cilantro and a lemon wedge. Come try with a pint of your favorite IAC beer!
Breakfast pizza, micheladas and adjusted hours on sunday's
In case you haven't heard we've created our own michelada mix in house and are serving them up on Sundays along with our breakfast pizza. Now that the NFL has returned we've extended hour Sunday hours so that you can watch the morning games in their entirety, enjoy a breakfast pizza and michelada. Come join us next Sunday as we open at 10am! We'll have DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket playing on all seven TVs, so come early to claim your spot and watch the out-of-market games and cheer on your fantasy team.
Trivia Tuesdays
Every Tuesday from 7pm-9pm we host a special Institution trivia night with the most talented quiz master around. Come test your random knowledge with friends, grab a pint and some pizza! Winners receive IAC gift cards.
Upcoming Beers
These beers will be getting tapped in the tasting room soon. Check out our beer release calendar (above), and follow us on social media for the exact release dates!
Sedation (Hoppy Session Red) - 4.0%
One of our original beers, Sedation combines malty and toasty flavors with floral and citrusy hop flavors. It's brewed with Centennial and Cascade.
The Windows Are Watching (Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale) - 5.1%
An easy drinking pale ale that's heavy on hops. We double dry hopped it with our favorite fruity hops - Citra, Mosaic and Amarillo. This medley of fruit-forward hops creates huge citrus, orange and mango flavors. Finishes crisp with moderate bitterness. Be on the lookout for cans!
Stranded (Coconut Stout) - 5.6%
We toasted over 100 pounds of coconut for this beer - the result is a roasty, lower ABV stout with a touch of coconut sweetness. It'll be back in the tasting room on nitro early this month!
Pumpkin Restraint (Maple Brown Ale) - 6.2%
This month we're tapping Pumpkin Restraint. This is our maple brown ale brewed with pumpkin spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and vanilla. It's one of our most popular beers and will return just in time for Halloween.
Ratched (Rye Porter) - 6.7%
Ratched will return early in the month of October. Ratched is a rye porter brewed with a medley of dark and caramelized malts. It's medium bodied and semi-sweet with chocolate and coffee notes. It'll be available on nitro and C02!
Vacancy IPA (Double Dry Hopped IPA) - 6.7%
This IPA recipe featuring Cascade, Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic hops. Expect intense hop aroma from an additional dry hop and a medium, clean bitterness. Lookout for this beer on tap later this month, along with some 4-pack cans!
Static (Red IPA) - 7.1%
In honor of fall, we're bringing back our Red IPA, Static. Crystal malts give this beer a ruby red color and give hints of toffee and caramel, complementing the fruit-forward hop flavors. Though maltier than our traditional IPAs, this beer still finishes dry and crisp.
Scary Dairy (Imp. Milk Stout w/ Vanilla & Cacao Nibs) - 8.8%
Just in time for Halloween! Scary Dairy is our imperial milk stout dosed with loads of cacao nibs and vanilla beans. It's full-bodied, decadent, and most importantly, delicious.
Virtue (Double IPA) - 9.5%
Our Mosaic and Amarillo hopped double IPA will be returning! Be on the lookout for this super fruity and bitter DIPA later this month!
What's on Tap?
Here's what's on tap currently in the tasting room as of October 1st. Visit www.institutionales.com/on-tap/ anytime for a daily and most up to date tap list.
CLARITY Dry Hopped Golden Ale, 4.7%
Rx PILS German Style Pilsner, 5.2%
OKTOBERFEST Märzen, 5.5%
RESTRAINT Maple Brown Ale, 6.0%
COFFEE RESTRAINT Maple Brown Ale w/ coffee, 6.0%
MOSAIC Pale Ale, 6.2%
WHITE WALLS White IPA, 6.7%
WATCH THE TICKING CLOCK IPA, 6.8% (4-Pack 16 oz. Cans Available)
5th ANNIVERSARY IPA IPA, 7.4% (4-Pack 16 oz. Cans Available)
INSTITUTION IPA West Coast IPA, 7.5%
ORCHARDS TO THE SKY Double IPA, 8.3% (4-Pack 16 oz. Cans Available)
DISARRAY Double IPA, 10.1%
Upcoming Events
Moorpark Beer Festival (Saturday, October 13th): We will be at the 9th Annual Moorpark Beer Tasting Festival. This year's festival will be on Historic High Street in Downtown Moorpark. Visit their website for more information here.
IAC Halloween Party (Wednesday, October 31st): Save the Date! We're hosting a Halloween party on the 31st of October. Come dressed up in your best costume as we will have a costume contest, games and specialty casks! Most importantly, Scary Dairy will also be released on this day so come thirsty!


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Fred Rock
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Fred Rock, a FOCUS Managing Director in Pennsylvania, has more than 30 years experience in investment banking. He has advised clients on matters relating to strategic and operations planning, including evaluating, financing and structuring new or growing business ventures, as well as executing acquisitions and sales of businesses. Mr. Rock has experience in many different industries, with a significant number of clients in the manufacturing, energy, franchising and distribution sectors.
Prior to joining FOCUS, Mr. Rock was the senior partner in Alpern Rosenthal in Pittsburgh, PA, one of the two largest independent accounting firms in Western Pennsylvania. Mr. Rock was a member of the executive committee of the firm and was the director of the firm's manufacturing services, and mergers and acquisitions services groups. He has worked with many family owned businesses dealing with issues of maximizing value, continuing to compete effectively, and dealing with prospective buyers. During his 15 year tenure there, he helped build the firm from 40 to 250 people. Prior to 1989, Mr. Rock was a partner in Touche Ross ( now Deloitte & Touche), an international CPA Firm where he directed the Pittsburgh office's Privately Held Business Group and was a national service director for mergers and acquisitions, and a member of it it's National Small Business Service Group.
Mr. Rock has a BS in Accounting from Syracuse University and has completed the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania Advanced Management Training curriculum. Mr. Rock is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Pennsylvania Institute and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Rock also serves on the board of directors of several charitable organizations and privately held businesses and is a member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council. He previously served as an advisor to the US Senate Coal Caucus. He resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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When do price thresholds matter in retail categories?
Marketing literature has long recognized that brand price elasticity need not be monotonic and symmetric, but has yet to provide generalizable market-level insights on threshold-based price elasticity, asymmetric thresholds, and the sign and magnitude of elasticity transitions. This paper introduces smooth transition regression models to study threshold-based price elasticity of the top 4 brands across 20 fast-moving consumer good categories. Threshold-based price elasticity is found for 76% of all brands: 29% reflect historical benchmark prices, 16% reflect competitive benchmark prices, and 31% reflect both types of benchmarks. The authors demonstrate asymmetry for gains versus losses on three levels: the threshold size and the sign and the magnitude of the elasticity difference. Interestingly, they observe latitude of acceptance for gains compared to the historical benchmark, but saturation effects in most other cases. Moreover, category characteristics influence the extent and the nature of threshold-based price elasticity, while individual brand characteristics impact the size of the price thresholds. From a managerial perspective, the paper illustrates the sales, revenue, and margin implications for price changes typically observed in consumer markets.
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|Asymmetric price thresholds, Empirical generalizations, Kinked demand curve, Smooth-transition regression models, Time-series analysis
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|Marketing Science: the marketing journal of INFORMS
Pauwels, K.H, Srinivasan, S, & Franses, Ph.H.B.F. (2007). When do price thresholds matter in retail categories?. Marketing Science: the marketing journal of INFORMS, 26(1), 83–100. doi:10.1287/mksc.1060.0207