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West Brom volunteers spread some festive cheer at local hospitals.
Volunteers from Black Country building society the West Brom have been visiting local hospitals to help brighten up the wards ready for Christmas.
Teams first trimmed the trees and trailed the tinsel at Birmingham Children's Hospital, before heading to Sandwell General Hospital to add a touch of sparkle to both the children's ward and children's outpatients area.
Staff from Society branches including Cape Hill, Stone Cross, Walsall, Perry Barr and Washwood Heath were joined by colleagues based at the West Brom's head office at Providence Place in West Bromwich to carry out the transformations.
Among the participants was Jazz Uppal, who said: "It's important for the Society to offer support to the local community and volunteering is always really rewarding to take part in.
"This is especially the case at Christmas, where having to spend time in hospital is never easy for patients or their families.
"By bringing some festive cheer to the wards and communal spaces we hope it will make the experience a bit more bearable."
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Examples of how we protect health
- Use of non hazardous chemicals – removing the source of the hazard.
- Using low concentrations and specific handling – mitigating the risk.
- Careful monitoring before, during and after operations.
- Fracking takes place many kilometres below the surface with no connection with water supplies – i.e. no pathway.
The independent study for the Scottish Government undertaken by NHS Scotland agreed with the conclusions of Public Health England in 2014. It lists known hazards (that are not unique to unconventional oil and gas), and are already addressed through the current regulatory planning and permitting processes in Scotland.
A series of authoritative, independent experts state that the risks can be managed, including the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC), the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Scottish Government's Independent Expert Scientific Panel and Public Health England.
It is important to note that a risk can only occur if there is first a hazard that has a way of connecting to a human or animal through some form of pathway. The regulatory system looks at all sources of potential hazard, assessing if there is a possible pathway and a person or animal that may be impacted. Where there is, the risk will be avoided or mitigation implemented to remove or reduce the risk.
Many of these social (and environmental) impacts can be mitigated if they are carefully considered at the planning application stage. Added to which there are already considerable legislative safeguards to ensure such impacts are not realisedIndependent Panel of Experts for the Scottish Government, June 2014


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This painting is a meditation on the Trinity through the use of circles in art and an attempt to bring my heart to this Christian symbol. I used to get lost in analysis of Trinity as a theological concept but gradually as I discovered the iconography of the universal church the Trinity became for me a Circle of Love and a deeper contemplative reality that carries the themes of emptiness, humility, love, compassion, wholeness, form and formlessness. Each member of the Trinity intimately touches each other and binds together as a unified whole. Occasionally I have a sense of being in contact with the Mystery of the Trinity in prayer and this is indicated through the fourth circle being subsumed within the larger circle. I realised later that this mandala is not so much an encounter with the Trinity as about being birthed by the Trinity. The space at the centre is the birth canal! The energetic qualities or pattern of the Trinitarian relationships continue on in each human life.
Reflections on living the spiritual life from an Australian suburban context...Finding one's feet in contemporary expressions of contemplative and monastic spirituality and drawing deeply from the well of life.
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Wisdom's Circle (vi) - Encounter with the Trinity
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Wisdom's Circle (v) - 'Celtic Cross for the Babies'
The Celtic Cross simultaneously holds together life and death, pain and joyful resurrection and offers it to the whole universe. This painting is in essence grief work. We lost our third daughter three days after her birth in 2010 after a relatively uncomplicated pregnancy. The red background indicates that what is portrayed is linked to the Eternal. The gold coloured cross draws on the wisdom understanding that wisdom is better than gold and silver (Proverbs 9:10-11) and indicates that this image carries a treasure of infinite value.The inner brown or red ochre ring is the earthy womb for both babies that survive and babies that perish. This reality is immense, paradoxical, deeply moving and largely beyond intellectual understanding. However both realities can lead to a release of love. The inner circle is unintentionally similar to the Asian Ying Yang symbol and perhaps there is an archetypal resonance. This similarity arose naturally as I was trying to capture the two growing foetus each with a different life path. The curved white strip in the centre indicates the Mystery of the whole experience and the transfiguring Source of both life and death. I feel close to the reality of Christ's Wisdom in this image.
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Wisdom's Circle (iv) - 'Rose Mandala'
During a workplace reflection late last year I noticed a small red rose in bloom with a glowing light filled centre growing in the garden of the family centre where I work (see post entitled 'The Centre of Yourself'). The rose became a symbol for joy emerging in my life and needing to be expressed rather than hidden. It was also a reminder of the following passage from the Rule for a New Brother which I discovered many years ago in a bush hermitage.
What love is you can learn from Jesus. He is the one who has loved most. He will teach you to put the centre of yourself outside...to be unlimited space for others, invitation and openness: 'Come to me, all who are weary and over-burdened and I will give you rest.' (Brakkenstein Community of Blessed Sacrament Fathers, 1973).
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Wisdom's Circle (iii) - 'Wisdom Channel Mandala'
This painting arose from a time of Lectio Divina with Sirach 24:30-34.
As for me I was like a canal from a river, like a water channel into a garden. I said, "I will water my garden and drench my flower beds." And lo, my canal became a river, and my river a sea. I will again make instruction shine forth like the dawn, and I will make it clear from far away. I will again pour out teaching like prophecy, and leave it to all future generations. Observe that I have not laboured for myself alone, but for all who seek wisdom.
What captures my attention immediately in this passage is the movement from the watering of 'my garden' to labouring for 'all who seek wisdom'. In the painting blue water flows out of the canals at the centre watering gardens and drier lands as it expands to become a river and sea. It seems to me this is the striking call of relationship with God. Our awareness can become, like Jesus Son of Sirach, that we are part of a sea, even an ocean of love and wisdom and the life this brings can be poured out for others, for future generations. Labouring for oneself alone is not the way of wisdom.
This pattern of growth interiorly and outwards reminds me of James Fowler's work on stages of faith. In his reflections on faith and vocation in Becoming Adult, Becoming Christian he says: 'The human calling –which we take to be universal – is to undergo and participate in the widening inclusiveness of the circle of those who count as neighbour, from the narrowness of our familial beginnings toward real solidarity with a commonwealth of being. This call means movement from the limiting love of those who love us and on whom we are dependent, toward the limitless love that comes from genuine identification with the Source and Centre of all being'.
All are called to be Wisdom channels.
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Labels: Book of Sirach, James Fowler, Mandala, Wisdom
Wisdom's Circle (ii) - 'Our Star, the Sun, A Eucharist'
This painting points to the significance of the sun as source of life and light. The Sun's light and heat continually nourishes our bodies and indeed all life. Despite its relatively isolated position towards the edges of the Milky Way Galaxy the Sun connects us with the whole cosmos.
The Celtic Cross emerging from the Sun highlights that it too will eventually die and become something else. In other words for me the Sun speaks of the Christ pattern of life, death and resurrection. In some respects the sun is a model for our own spiritual life. Like the Eucharist and the self-offering of the Holy One the Sun continues to produce and gradually empty itself of light and energy supporting our own being on earth.
I resonate with the following Sun Prayer from the Carmina Gadelica with its deep reverence for the sun:
The eye of the Great God,
The eye of the God of glory
The eye of the King of hosts
The eye of the King of the living,
Pouring upon us
At each time and season,
Pouring upon us
Gently and generously.
Glory to thee,
Thou glorious sun.
Glory to thee, thou sun,
Face of the God of life.
Similarly in the following excerpt from St Francis' Canticle of Brother Sun:
All praise be yours, my Lord, through
all that you have made,
and first my lord Brother Sun,
who brings the day; and light you
give to us through him.
How beautiful is he, how radiant in
All his splendour!
Of you, Most High, he bears
the likeness.
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Wisdom's Circle (i) - Wisdom's Invitation
In our Christian traditions the circle is a potent symbol that seems connected to the all-encompassing, co-creative and presence filled tradition of recognising Christ: The Wisdom of God. The circle also resonates with proclamations such as 'Christ is all and in all' (Colossians 3:11). The image of the circle turns up again and again in nature, in child's play (see photo for this post), iconography, liturgy, Church seasons, poetry, prayer and discussions concerning growth in the spiritual life. Perhaps the soul can recognise in the circle a way of nurturing and expressing our capacity for deep consciousness of the divine in all things.
By way of entering into 'Wisdom's circle' the following poem is offered....
Wisdom's Invitati
Come to me
Leave your slumber early in the morning
Arise, come sit by my streams
And by my pools of silence.
I am waiting… at the gates
And at the borders of your towns
And your thresholds and boundaries.
I am waiting…in the wind that touches your face
And that caresses and whistles through ancient ruins.
It is time…for listening to all things
That res
in your heart and in the
Trail of spirit in breath, st
one and stars.
It is time…for beginnings…
Wise sages have said, "Fear of the Lord
Is the beginning of Wisdom"
The beginning of Wisdom
Bring reverence, your desire, your love
Bring delight, your gladness, your joy
And come find fullness of life in God and Wisdom.
Come to me
Leave your slumber early in the morning
Arise, come sit by my streams
And by my pools of silence.
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Make this Valentine's day special with 'Love Potion'
Valentine's day is around the corner. Everybody is on last minute purchase for their loved ones. Gift alone may not be enough. Gift, Love and little bit of love potion will definitely do the trick. Love potion is a combination of scents that can create a soothing and relaxed feeling. Odors can work wonders upon the human mind and body when it comes to getting passionate.
Smell has a strong bond with love, that's why romantic films show the forlorn hero smelling the sweater or pillowcase of a long lost lover. Aromas elicit emotional responses
Scientists have discovered a potion that really does have a aphrodisiac effect – with women who have inhaled it finding their partners 15 per cent more attractive. The spray contains syntocinon, a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, which is naturally released in the brain when people fall in love. Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany are behind this discovery. Vero Labs bottles oxytocin like perfume and promises to help people build "relationships that were never possible before."
Love will be in the air on Valentine's Day in the form of chemicals called pheromones or 'Signature Odour'.
Scientific gene studies emphasize the importance of scents. Over 7% of the human genome is devoted to about 1500 genes that react to smells and scents. Fragrant pheromone scents have been proven to enhance human bonding and relaxation. Pheromones both stimulate and calm your senses. Pheromones nurture love and friendship.
Pheromones are substances which are secreted to the outside by an individual and received by a second individual of the same species, in which they release a specific reaction, for example, a definite behaviour or a developmental process. Peter Karlson and Martin Lüscher proposed this new word.
No single pheromone candidate has been identified from human body, but the research is on. Our armpits are prime candidates as sources, as their smells develop along with other changes at puberty. However, both human behaviour and our chemical emissions are so complex that the research is challenging.
Scents which has pheromone like compounds act on the brain by reducing anxiety, which inhibits natural sexual desire, or by increasing alertness and awareness, making the person more aware of sexual cues around them, or by acting directly to the septal nuclei, a portion of the brain that induces sexual arousal. Researchers think scent could be the hidden cosmological constant in the sexual universe, the missing factor that explains who we end up with. It may even explain why we feel "chemistry"—or "sparks" or "electricity"—with one person and not with another.
The key to using pheromones and scents is to put them into contact with large areas of your body. Then the heat of your body biochemically alters the odors and blends them into your overall pheromone signature. Your personal pheromone "odor signature" is a complex mixture of pheromones, body oils and fatty acids, sweat, and hormones such as androsterone secreted onto the skin from your apocrine glands. In addition, the 40 million skin cells that you shed each day add to your pheromone signature.
Purely for lover's who understand science:
Some studies have shown that women seem to prefer the odours of immunocompatible men. HLA-typed (Human Leukocyte Antigen is the human MHC). Women rated the odour of the MHC-dissimilar men as more pleasant. Interestingly, the preferences of women taking an oral contraceptive were reversed—they preferred the MHC similar odours. This could be due to the fact that oral contraceptives mimic the effects of pregnancy, and pregnant females may be attracted to MHC-similar individuals who are likely to be close kin and potential reproductive helpers.
Plant aromas that have been associated with love since olden times
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is a member of the Lauraceae (Laurel) Family. Cinnamon is sweet, spicy and warming. It invigorates the senses, calms the nerves and improves circulation.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a member of the Zingiberaceae (Ginger) Family. Ginger is pungent, sweet and warming. Its stimulating fragrance helps open the heart, even benefiting erectile dysfunction. It improves circulation and depression
Jasmine (Jasminum officinale), a member of the Oleaceae (Olive) Family, is sweet, warming, stimulating, rich, sensual and exotic. Legends tell that Cleopatra wooed Marc Antony with Jasmine floral aroma. It is still the favorite fragrance of French women.
Neroli (Citrus bigaradia, C. aurantium) is a member of the Rutaceae (Rue) Family. Neroli, from orange blossoms, is sweet and cooling, relieves anxiety, stress, grief, and is an antidepressant.
Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli, P. cablin) is a member of the Lamiaceae (Mint) Family. It is sweet, musty, woodsy and warming. Patchouli calms anxiety, lifts the spirits, stimulates the nervous system, improves clarity, and attracts sexual love.
Rose (Rosa gallica officinalis, R. damascena, R. centifolia), is a member of the Rosaceae (Rose) Family. Rose is queen of all flowers. Its fragrance is rich, deeply floral, sweet and cooling.
Ylang-ylang (Cananga odorata), a member of the Annonaceae (Custard Apple) Family, is sweet, bitter, cooling and erotic. Ylang ylang means "flower of flowers" in Malayan language.
The best way to make a love potion work is to create it for yourself
Potion 1:Jasmine, Vanilla, Cinnamon
-2 teaspoons of dried jasmine flowers
-1 tablespoon of dried rose petals
-Vanilla pod split, or ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
-1-2 cinnamon sticks
-1 cup of fresh water
-A pot or sauce pan
-A strainer
Pour 1 cup of fresh water into a saucepan. Add to the water 2 teaspoons of dried jasmine flowers, 1 tablespoon of dried rose petals, a vanilla pod split lengthwise or ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1-2 cinnamon sticks. Give the mixture a little stir to incorporate everything, and then simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain immediately. Allow this to cool and then bottle it. Add sparkling water and serve chilled on a hot day, or pour into mugs and reheat, sipping slowly. You can also use it fresh. In the fridge it will keep for a week in tightly lidded container.
Potion 2:Vanilla, Sandalwood, Rose
7 drops of Vanilla Bean Fragrance Oil, 7 drops Sandalwood Fragrance Oil, 4 drops Rose Petals Fragrance Oil, 3 drops Ylang Ylang 1 Essential Oil, 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil – Serrata, 2 drops Rose Geranium Fragrance Oil, Jojoba Oil – Clear
Amber Glass Bottle – 10 ml
Black Lid w/ Inverted Dropper Tip 18-400
In your amber glass bottle, add your fragrance oils and essential oils.
Fill remainder of vial with jojoba oil and close with dropper lid.
Allow fragrances to mellow for 2-4 weeks before using.
Potion 3: Neroli, Jasmine, Rose
Neroli oil: 9 drops
Jasmine : 7 drops
Pink peppercorn oil: 4 drops
Rose oil: 2 drops
Camellia oil: 1 ounce
Blend the essential oils and apply externally as frequently as required.
If you are running short of time, then go ahead and order from top favorites:
- Oriflame Love Potion
2. Love potion # 3
3. Love potion #30
Plan your Valentine's day, with love potion and make it special………….


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Understanding Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in the bone density, decreasing its strength & making it weak & brittle – that a fall or even mild stresses can cause a fracture. Men & Women of age are both susceptible to the bone disease, however white & asian older woman past menopause are at a greater risk.
Osteoporosis is Serious & Costly
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because one can't feel bones weakening. Breaking a bone is often the first sign of osteoporosis or a patient may notice that he or she is getting shorter or their upper back is curving forward. If you are experiencing height loss or your spine is curving, be sure to consult your doctor immediately.
Experts predict that osteoporosis will be responsible for approximately three million fractures and $25.3 billion in costs annually by the year 2025
Diagnosis – Bone Density Test
A bone density test is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of your bones and your chance of breaking a bone. This test uses a machine to measure your bone density. It estimates the amount of bone in your hip, spine and sometimes other bones.
A bone density test can help you:
- Find out early if you have weak bones or osteoporosis before you break a bone
- Predict your chance of breaking a bone in the future
- Check your bone density status – whether it is improving, getting worse or is the same
- Evaluate how well your medications prescribed for Osteoporosis is working
- Find out if you have osteoporosis after you break a bone
Who do we recommend for a Bone Density Test?
- If you are a woman age 65 or older
- If you are a man age 70 or older
- If you break a bone after age 50
- If you are a woman of menopausal age with risk factors
- If you are a postmenopausal woman under age 65 with risk factors
- If you are a man age 50-69 with risk factors
Understanding Bone Density Test Results
Your bone density test results are reported using T-scores. A T-score shows how much your bone density is higher or lower than the bone density of a healthy 30-year old adult.
What Your T-score Means. According to the World Health Organization (WHO):
- A T-score of -1.0 or above is normal bone density.
- A T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 means you have low bone density or osteopenia.
- A T-score of -2.5 or below is a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
The lower a person's T-score, the lower the bone density. A T-score of -1.0 is lower than a T-score of 0.5 and a T-score of -3.5 is lower than a T-score of -3.0.


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February 12th, 2017 Dialogue Show:
On this Dialogue edition, Steve Kotchko gets a Republican assessment of Governor Dannel Malloy's new 2-year state budget from State House Republican Leader Themis Klarides. She tells what she thinks about a new school funding program the governor is proposing, and whether towns can absorb funding cuts without hiking property taxes. Representative Klarides also discusses Republican ideas to help balance the budget, and what will happen if Governor Malloy can't get concessions from state employee unions to help cut the budget deficit.


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Н.В., Гуляева Е.А.
г. Днепропетровск
металлургическая академия Украины
concepts. This article considers the core principles
of the modern information security issues. It is proposed to extend three
principles of a well-known triad CIA by two more ones, Authenticity and
During last years information
security concludes confidentiality, integrity and availability (also known as
the CIA triad) which are main principles of information security. Today there
are lots of debates whether to limit security by these three components or to
extend this trio. As an addition some programmers and scientists propose, e.g.
accountability to be included .
In 2002, Donn Parker offered an
alternative model for the classic CIA4 triad which was called "six atomic
elements of information". Under his conception confidentiality,
possession, integrity, authenticity, availability, and utility should be
present in the list. Here we will regard the model CIAAN consisting of six
pic.1 Basic
Confidentiality is the
term which one uses to prevent the disclosure of secure information to
unauthorized individuals or systems. As an example we may consider a credit
card transaction on the Internet. The credit card number and other data have to
be transmitted from the buyer to the merchant and vice versa. At the beginning
of the operation the system tries to enforce confidentiality by encrypting the
card number during transmission by limiting the places where it might appear
and also by restricting access to the places where it is stored. Breaches of
confidentiality take many forms from permitting a person to look at your screen
operations to naive allowance a third side to learn your data. Though
confidentiality is necessary but not sufficient for saving the privacy of the
person or persons whose personal information a system stores.
Confidentiality can sometimes
add a sense of protection for the client. When confidentiality of company data
is compromised the company may be subjected first to an increase in clients who
refuse to view the site as trustworthy anymore and it may also mean a decrease
in overall business profits. For example, clients may begin to resort to other
websites to find what they were able to on the former site. Clients tend to
pursue these actions for "safer" transactions.
. In the modern information field
this term means that data cannot be changed undetectably. Integrity is violated
when a message is actively modified in transit. Information security systems
usually provide message integrity as the addition to data confidentiality.
Integrity is possession of
great morals, every company should be able to provide
authenticity. In information systems this means that all data stays unchanged,
untouched and never modified or altered.
Availability. The
information must be available when it is needed. This means that the computing
systems storing and processing information as well as the security controls
which have to protect it together with channels of communication must be
functioning correctly. The demands to the high availability systems are : remain available at all times, preventing service
disruptions which are caused by power outages, hardware failures and system
upgrades. Ensuring availability also involves preventing denial-of-service
Availability conveys that when
clients need this service it is available. It assures the client that they will
have continual access to services. Availability delays may also bring forth
ruins of a company reputation.
Authenticity . In the
modern e-business and information security it is necessary to be sure that the
data communications, documents and transactions electronic or physical have a
high security level and the sides are identically the ones they say to be.
Non-repudiation. In
law, non-repudiation implies one's intention to fulfill their obligations to a
contract. It also implies that both parties of a transaction are responsible
for information exchange. E- commerce uses technology
such as digital signatures and public key encryption to establish authenticity
and non-repudiation.
Countermeasures. The
company may take is ensuring that confidential information is not easily
accessible to unauthorized users (firewall) or only disclosing confidential
information to employees or third parties when it is extremely necessary. For
integrity anti-virus software, regular scanning for viruses, firewall,
intrusion detectors, and other software are to be used.
The company also should be
aware of any suspicious intrusion acts or even the use of anti-virus software,
and regular installation of updates and patches for operating systems.
1. Schneier
B. "Applied Cryptography" - John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996.
2. Savage
S., Cardwell N., Wetherall D., Anderson
T. "TCP Congestion Control with a Misbehaving Receiver" // ACM
Computer Communications Review, Vol. 29, No. 5, pp. 71-78, October 2012.
3. Ronald
Maier.Knowledge Management Systems : Information and
Communication Technologies for Knowledge Management, 2014
4. http://pdfebookdl.com/elearning/67344-tariq-azad-securing-citrix-xenapp-server-in-the.html
5. https://www.techopedia.com/definition/25830/cia-triad-of-information-security


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No matter what kind of lifestyle you have, aches and pains can be very common. Sometimes these are troublesome enough to hinder your lifestyle and activities. Arthritis is one of the more common causes of decreasing activity, due to the inflammation of joints causing stiffness, swelling and decreased range of motion in the body.
Arthritis symptoms such as joint pain, joint swelling, occasional fever, fatigue, and morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, may be impacting your life. Although there is no cure for this ailment, there are many treatments available to help reduce the symptoms and increase mobility and joint function, thus increasing quality of life. One such alternative and holistic treatment is Whole Body Cryotherapy, also known as WBC.
Whole Body Cryotherapy is very popular among professional athletes and sports rehabilitation centers as a way of treating inflammation and pain, and shortening recovery time. Cryotherapy has gained popularity in the U.S. for the last couple of years, with many players on NBA, MLB, NFL teams using it as an alternative to ice baths. Cryotherapy also promotes weight loss, boosts collagen, boosts the immune system and decreases fatigue and exhaustion. But it has also been helpful in relieving the symptoms of arthritis, which is important to far more people than professional athletes.
Whole Body Cryotherapy works by submerging the body in extremely cold temperatures (under minus-140 degrees C.) for two to three minutes. During the three-minute treatment, the patient's body is enveloped in extreme temperatures. This causes the body to direct the blood flow from your extremities to your core organs. After the treatment, the newly oxygenated blood recirculates faster all over the body, thereby relieving aches and pains, while reducing inflammation and fatigue. Click here to Schedule an Appointment with Ozone Cryotherapy. We are located in Downtown Sunnyvale in San Francisco Bay Area which is the heart of Silicon Valley.


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Voters in Washington will cast ballots Tuesday (May 4) for candidates running — all of them unopposed, all but one incumbent — for five seats on the Town Council and the positions of mayor and treasurer (each of whom also serves on the council).
• John Sullivan, currently a member of the Town Council, is running unopposed.
Town Council
Running unopposed are:
• Incumbent Mayor Eugene Leggett, stepping down from that post to serve on the council;
• Mary Ann Kuhn, Middleton Inn owner, former editor of the Rappahannock News and former member of the town's Planning Commission;
• Incumbent Patrick O'Connell, owner and chef of the Inn at Little Washington, seeking election to the seat to which he was appointed last November after Jeff Benson resigned;
• Incumbent Gary Schwartz, seeking his first full term after his appointment last April to fill the seat held by the late Claudia Mitchell, and
• Incumbent Alice Butler, seeking her fourth term on the council.
• Incumbent Councilman and Treasurer J. R. "Jerry" Goebel Jr., seeking his third term.
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The purpose of the remedy sought in a writ of habeas corpus is to determine the legality of the restraint under which a person has been held. At the state level in Florida, the writ can be filed in the circuit court, the district court of appeals or even the state supreme court. In some cases, the application for a writ of habeas corpus can be filed in federal court.
The proper grounds for jurisdiction for a writ of habeas corpus are found in Article V, § 3(b)(9) and as restated in Rule 9.030(a)(3) of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. A writ of habeas corpus is often used in criminal cases, although the action is a civil proceeding derived from the common law.
A petition for writ of habeas corpus must state a proper ground for relief and, as with all other original proceedings, it must be prepared and submitted to the appellate court according to the requirements in Rule 9.100 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. The grounds for the writ of habeas corpus and many of the procedures for submitting the petition and response are found in Rule 9.100.
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Under Article V, § 3(b)(9), the Florida Constitution confers a broad power on the Florida Supreme Court to issue writs of habeas corpus. The writ of habeas corpus may be issued by the full court or by any individual justice and it may be returned before any one of the following courts or judges:
The Florida Supreme Court has exercised its jurisdiction to consider a petition for writ of habeas corpus in several cases including Lambrix v. Dugger, 529 So. 2d 1110 (Fla. 1988) and Cooper v. Dugger, 526 So. 2d 900 (Fla. 1988).
In Jones v. Florida Parole Comm'n, 48 So. 3d 704 (Fla. 2010), the Florida Supreme Court found that habeas corpus was the proper remedy to determine the validity of a restraint under which a person is held. For this reason, the petitioner must actually demonstrate that he or she is in custody or that the petitioner is being restrained in some manner by the respondent. In other words, habeas corpus is only an appropriate remedy if the petitioner is actually being detained. See Floyd v. Parole and Probation Comm'n, 509 So. 2d 919 (Fla. 1987) and Allen v. Cochran, 128 So. 2d 608 (Fla. 1961).
Should the writ be filed with the Florida Supreme Court, the District Court of Appeals or the Circuit Court? The Florida Supreme Court will not entertain a petition for writ of habeas corpus that has been filed to challenge the propriety of a lower court order denying a prior petition for writ of habeas corpus.
The supreme court's jurisdiction to issue writs of habeas corpus is concurrent with that of the district courts of appeal and the circuit courts. Concurrent jurisdiction, however, does not give the petitioner three repetitious applications, one to each of these courts in sequence. The courts have prohibited the practice of filing successive petitions for habeas corpus. See State ex rel. Scaldeferri v. Sandstrom, 285 So. 2d 409 (Fla. 1973).
Concurrent jurisdiction does not enable a petitioner to seek habeas corpus relief in the supreme court if the issue is one that should be considered by a lower court. For instance, in Harvard v Singletary, the Florida Supreme Court found that it would no longer exercise its discretion to entertain fact-based extraordinary writ petitions. 733 So. 2d 1020 (Fla. 1999).
The court reasoned that if the petitioner raises a substantial issue of fact or if it does not present an issue that must be resolved by the supreme court, then the supreme court will dismiss the writ or transfer the case to the appropriate district court of appeal or circuit court. In other words, if the issue is one that could be resolved in a lower court, then it is not likely the supreme court will hear a petition for writ of habeas corpus. Likewise, if the writ is filed in the district court, then the district court might transfer the case to the appropriate circuit court.
Although habeas corpus was once used to assert a collateral challenge to a judgment or sentence in a criminal case, that function in noncapital cases has been replaced with the procedures found in Rule 3.850 of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. In other words, the modern postconviction remedies provided in Rule 3.850 mean that habeas corpus is no longer appropriate for this purpose.
In some cases, the petitioner will file a writ of habeas corpus claiming that the counsel on direct appeal was ineffective by failing to raise certain issues on appeal. Claims of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel are properly presented in a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Wickham v. State, 124 So.3d 841, 863 (Fla. 2013).
"The standard of review for ineffective appellate counsel claims mirrors the Strickland standard for ineffective assistance of trial counsel." Id. Specifically, to be entitled to habeas relief on the basis of ineffective assistance of appellate counsel, the defendant must establish:
[First, that] the alleged omissions are of such magnitude as to constitute a serious error or substantial deficiency falling measurably outside the range of professionally acceptable performance and, second, [that] the deficiency in performance compromised the appellate process to such a degree as to undermine confidence in the correctness of the result.
Bradley v. State, 33 So.3d 664, 684 (Fla. 2010) (quoting Pope v. Wainwright, 496 So.2d 798, 800 (Fla. 1986)).
After a person has convicted and sentenced and after the entire state direct appeal and post-conviction processes are complete, the defendant has one last avenue available to challenge the conviction and sentence. Those motions can include the "Section 2255 motions" or "Section 2241 habeas corpus petitions." Most federal prisoner collateral attacks are filed under Section 2255 to challenge their conviction and sentence.
A federal habeas corpus proceeding is the last step in the process. For a federal habeas proceeding, the defendant will raise federal constitutional claims in federal court. In this proceeding, the defendant is called the "petitioner" because that is the party filing the petition.
The petition for habeas relief must be filed within a year from the date the post-conviction relief decision was issued. In federal habeas proceedings, the petitioner can only assert federal claims on issues that have already been presented to the state courts during the direct appeal or the post-conviction process.
For most proceedings for federal habeas corpus, new evidence cannot be introduced, although in some cases, "newly discovered evidence" can sometimes be presented if that evidence was not previously known to the petitioner. For cases involving newly discovered evidence, the federal court might hold an "evidentiary hearing" for the purpose of accepting the new evidence into the record.
After the hearing on the federal habeas corpus issue, the court can deny the petitioner's request and uphold the conviction and sentence. Alternatively, the court can grant the petition for relief. Relief that can be granted by the court in a federal habeas corpus proceeding can include:
After the decision by the judge in federal court, either side can appeal the decision to a higher court – the Court of Appeals in the appropriate circuit. For any case in federal court in Florida, the case will be appealed to the Eleventh Circut Court of Appeals. For the appeal, the court will consider the briefs presented by each side and hear oral argument.
Thereafter, the court will issue a written opinion. After the ruling by the appellate court in the Eleventh Circuit, either side may ask the United States Supreme Court to review the decision of the Eleventh Circuit Court. The U.S. Supreme Court rarely grants review (less than 1% of the time).
If you are being restrained illegally and wish to file a habeas corpus in a case pending in Tallahassee or Leon County, FL, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Sammis Law Firm in Tampa, FL. Our attorneys fight criminal cases at the trial court level, on direct appeal, and on a post-conviction basis.
Our criminal appellate attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, are also experienced with filing and litigation a writ of Habeas Corpus after an illegal detention in Leon County or the surrounding areas in north Florida.
Call (850) 681-7777 to discuss your case today. Schedule your free legal consultation today.
This article was last updated on Thursday, March 23, 2017.
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Antioxidant and physiological effects of Si-Wu-Tang on skin and liver: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
© The Author(s) 2016
- Received: 13 April 2015
- Accepted: 15 June 2016
- Published: 30 June 2016
Si-Wu-Tang (SWT) is used to treat various gynecological disorders in Chinese medicine. This study investigated the antioxidant and physiological effects of SWT on the skin and liver in healthy adults.
This randomized, crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital in December 2008. Participants with uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, and pregnancy were excluded. Sixty healthy volunteers taking no medications were recruited from the community based on the results of their medical history questionnaires and biochemical analyses to confirm their health status. The participants were assigned to two groups: one group drank 125 mL of placebo (n = 30) and the other drank SWT (n = 30) for six continuous days per month for 6 months. The placebo and SWT were then switched between the groups after a 1-month washout period. Anthropometric measurements (body weight, body fat, and body mass index) were performed and fasting blood samples were drawn for various biochemical assays at 1, 3, 6, 10 and 13 months. Abdominal ultrasound and skin examinations were performed at 1, 6 and 13 months. The skin examinations involved assessment of skin roughness, sebum content, hydration, surface water loss, erythema, melanin index, and elasticity on the face (sunlight-exposed sites: middle of ear and nose) and inner arm (sunlight-unexposed sites: center of wrist and elbow joint).
Administration of SWT significantly increased the antioxidant index (P = 0.001) and antioxidant enzymes activities (P = 0.001) from baseline to month 6. SWT also suppressed the concentration of serum lipids (triglycerides, P = 0.01; high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, P = 0.23; low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, P = 0.48) and hepatic marker enzymes (glutamic pyruvic transaminase, P = 0.76; glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, P = 0.65) when compared with the placebo group. Abdominal ultrasound in the SWT group revealed a positive impact of SWT on mild fatty liver, gallstones, and mild splenomegaly. Moreover, SWT intake concomitantly elevated erythema (P = 0.011) and markedly lowered skin surface water loss (P = 0.016), sebum content (P = 0.021), and wrinkles (P = 0.024).
Oral administration of SWT for 6 months improved the antioxidant level and positively regulated the lipid profile, liver function, and skin integrity and texture.
- Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase
- Skin Examination
- Skin Elasticity
- Sodium Ferulate
- Skin Integrity
The therapeutic essence of Chinese medicine (CM) can be attributed to multiple elements rather than just one in the product used [1]. Si-Wu-Tang (SWT) is a CM formula comprising four different medicinal herbs: Radix Paeoniae Alba (bai shao yao), Rhizoma Ligusticum Chuanxiong (chuan xiong), Radix Angelica Sinensis (dang gui), and Radix Rehmanniae Preparata (shu di huang) [2]. SWT is widely used for the treatment of gynecological disorders such as menstrual discomfort, climacteric syndrome, dysmenorrheic and other estrogen-related diseases [3], cutaneous diseases [4], and menstrual discomfort [5]. Several preclinical (in vitro) studies of SWT have demonstrated antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, antiaging, antibacterial, and antipruritic activities [6, 7].
The major bioactive components in these four herbs include phenolics, phthalides, alkaloids, terpene glycosides, and iridoid glycosides. Some major constituents are gallic acid, paeoniflorin, senkyunolide A, ferulic acid, Z-ligustilide, butylphthalide, sodium ferulate, and catalpol [3]. Among these compounds, ferulic acid, paeoniflorin, and Z-ligustilide in SWT exhibited antioxidative, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory, vasodilative, and antiallergic effects [8–10]. Sodium ferulate in A. sinensis and Lignsticum chuangxiong of SWT has lowered the oxidation process and lipid levels in various animal models [11, 12]. Additionally, SWT is rich in organic acids, amino acids, polysaccharides, vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and iron [13].
Liver cells (hepatocytes) metabolize toxins such as alcohol and drugs into their inactive metabolites. Hepatocytes are extremely prone to peroxide (free radical) formation because of their higher metabolic rate. These free radicals are effectively eliminated by antioxidants, especially glutathione peroxidase (GPx). GPx plays a major role in the reductive detoxification of peroxides in hepatocytes [14]. A decreased antioxidant level may lead to oxidative stress and eventual hepatic dysfunction. Several reports have proven that hepatic dysfunction might contribute to various dermal disorders such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and boils or rashes secondary to decreased detoxification (excessive toxin buildup in skin) and elevated inflammation and oxidative stress [15, 16]. Hence, this study was designed to investigate the antioxidant and physiological effects of SWT on skin and liver in healthy adults.
Folin–Ciocalteu phenol reagent, sodium hydroxide, sodium nitrite, hydrochloric acid, 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchromane-2-carboxylic acid (Trolox), hydrogen peroxide, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, and trichloroacetic acid were purchased from Sigma (St. Louis, MO, USA).
SWT and placebo
Commercially available SWT and placebo as an oral suspension (glass vial) were provided by Standard Foods Corporation (Taipei, Taiwan). Each vial contained 125 mL of SWT (Radix P. Alba, Rhizoma L. Chuanxiong, Radix A. Sinensis, and Radix R. Preparata with cinnamon twig, rose hip extract, sucrose, vitamin C, malic acid, citric acid, and gelatin) or placebo (simulated SWT flavor with herb-rinsed water and sucrose solution). Both sample vials were indistinguishably packaged with a similar color, flavor, size, and shape.
This randomized, crossover, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted in Chung Shan Medical University Hospital. The trial was carried out in accordance with the declaration of Helsinki and subsequent revisions and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan (CSMUHCS08008) and registered with clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02634242) (Additional file 1). Written informed consent was received from all participants before enrollment (Additional file 2). Taking into account an expected dropout rate of approximately 25 % and the crossover design, the required sample size (95 % CI, α = 0.05) was 60 participants (30 participants in each group) [17]. All participants (aged 20–80 years) were enrolled in the present experiment via advertisements displayed in public places.
The participants were requested to avoid using medications or supplements during the intervention. They could withdraw from the study at any time if desired. The exclusion criteria were a history of smoking, alcoholism, pregnancy or lactation, chronic diseases, and hepatic or renal dysfunction. A physical examination was performed in the 60 voluntary participants at the beginning of the study, and they were segregated into two groups of 30 participants in each (five male and 25 female): those who drank 125 mL of placebo and those who drank SWT for 6 days per month for 6 months. The placebo and SWT were switched between the two groups after a 1-month washout period. Anthropometric analyses of body weight, body fat, and body mass index were performed at 1, 3, 6, 10 and 13 months. The SWT and placebo vials were labeled with the participant number by an electrical randomization method [17]. The average percentage intake of SWT or placebo was 88.47 % at the end of the experiment based on the participants' records. During the crossover study, three and two female participants in the placebo and SWT groups, respectively, were excluded from the study because of an unwillingness to cooperate. Thus, the present study was performed with 27 and 28 participants in the placebo and SWT group, respectively (n = 55).
Blood sampling
At baseline (months 1 and 7), the middle time point (months 3 and 10), and the end of each intervention period (months 6 and 13), fasting blood samples were collected in an EDTA-coated vacuum tube, and plasma was separated by centrifugation (Supercentrifuge 1K15; Sigma) at 1500×g. Blood samples were isolated after separating the intermediate film, and the settled portion was washed with isotonic saline and centrifuged at 1500×g to obtain the erythrocytes for assaying antioxidant enzymes. All samples were stored at −80 °C until analyses.
Abdominal ultrasonic examination was performed at month 1, 6 and 13 at Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan with the help of an experienced gastroenterology physician (Dr. Chen Ziyan).
Various oxidative indexes
The total antioxidant capacity (TEAC) [18, 19], total thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) [20], and glutathione content [21] in plasma were determined by previously reported methods.
Antioxidative enzymes
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity was determined with the Ransod SD 125 kit (Randox Labs, Crumlin, UK), GPx and glutathione reductase (GR) activity were determined with the Ransel RS 504 kit (Randox Labs, Crumlin, UK), and catalase (CAT) activity was measured by Aebi [22]. The red blood cell protein content was determined based on the biuret reaction of the BCA kit from Thermo Fisher Scientific (MA, USA).
Serum lipids and hepatic markers
The serum concentrations of total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) were measured by commercially available lipid profile kits (CHODPAP for TC, GPO-PAP for TG, and a precipitation method for HDL-c; Roche Diagnostics, Mannheim, Germany) on a Hitachi 747 autoanalyzer. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) was calculated by the Friedewald equation. The plasma glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT) and glutamic pyruvic transaminase (GPT) concentrations were measured by AppliedBio assay kits (Hercules, CA, USA).
Skin examination
A multifunctional skin detector (MPA 580; Courage and Khazaka Electronic GmbH, Cologne, Germany) and skin roughness analyzer (VD 300; Courage and Khazaka Electronic GmbH) were used to detect the biophysical characteristics of skin in the face and arm regions. No skin care products were applied to the measured sites for at least 24 h prior to the measurements. The skin sebum content, hydration, surface water loss, erythema, melanin index, and elasticity were measured with the following respective probes: Sebumeter, Corneometer, TEWAmeter, Mexameter, and Cutometer (Courage and Khazaka Electronic GmbH).
The Sebumeter SM 815 utilizes the difference in light intensity via a plastic strip to indicate the quantity of absorbed sebum. The sebum level is expressed as μg/cm2 [23]. Skin hydration was measured by Corneometer CM 825, which uses the high dielectric constant of water to evaluate the water-related changes in the electrical capacitance of the skin. It displays hydration measurements in system-specific arbitrary units [24]. A melanin index is calculated by the Mexameter MX 18 from the strength of the absorbed and reflected light at 660 and 880 nm, respectively. Erythema is processed similarly at 568 and 660 nm, respectively [25]. The measurement of cutaneous water loss by TEWAmeter TM 300 was analyzed based on the diffusion in an open chamber and is expressed as g/m2/h [26]. The Cutometer MPA 580 pulls the targeted skin into the probe with controlled vacuum pressure [27]. Skin wrinkles were measured using a Visioscan VC 98 (Courage and Khazaka Electronic GmbH). In brief, two points were measured: one at the middle of the nose and right ear, and the other at the middle of the wrist and inner elbow joint of right hand. All participants were instructed to wash and clean their face and arm, and then rested calmly for 30 min in a room kept at 20 ± 2 °C and a relative humidity of 50 ± 2 % before testing.
Statistical analysis
The results are expressed as a mean ± standard deviation. The paired t test was employed to compare differences within the same group (baseline vs. end of treatment), and Student's t test was used to compare differences between the experimental (SWT) and control (placebo) groups. All variables were analyzed via one-way analysis of variance with the post doc least-significant differences test. A P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 (Chicago, IL, USA) was used for analysis.
Results and discussion
The anthropometric parameters in placebo and SWT treated healthy subjects
Weight (kg)
Body fat (%)
BMI (kg/m2)
57.46 ± 9.43a
29.23 ± 5.82a
22.29 ± 3.18a
57.45 ± 9.58a
29.27 ± 5.77a
22.35 ± 3.19a
3rd month
57.74 ± 9.80a
29.47 ± 5.91a
22.39 ± 3.28a
57.70 ± 9.48a
29.15 ± 5.70a
22.44 ± 3.21a
6th month
57.70 ± 9.28a
29.32 ± 6.09a
22.32 ± 3.46a
57.41 ± 9.67a
29.25 ± 5.77a
22.07 ± 3.43a
Various plasma oxidative indexes in placebo and SWT treated healthy subjects
TEAC (µM/mL)
p value*
TBARS (μM/L)
p value*
GSH (μM/L)
p value*
0.34 ± 0.07a
1.43 ± 0.47a
14.18 ± 2.30b
0.35 ± 0.07b
1.40 ± 0.44a
14.19 ± 2.48b
3rd month
0.34 ± 0.04a
1.42 ± 0.43a
14.19 ± 2.79a
0.40 ± 0.07b
0.83 ± 0.28b
14.31 ± 2.72a
6th month
0.35 ± 0.03a
1.45 ± 0.32a
14.16 ± 2.85a
0.59 ± 0.06a
0.68 ± 0.23c
14.35 ± 2.94b
The antioxidant defense system consists of endogenous antioxidants SOD, CAT, GPx, and GR. SOD catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and water molecules. After the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by GPx at the expense of GSH, the GR-catalyzed regeneration of GSH from its oxidized form can sustain the GSH-dependent oxy-radical scavenging activity [31].
Erythrocyte antioxidative enzymes in placebo and SWT treated healthy subjects
SOD (IU/g Hb)
p value*
CAT (IU/g Hb)
p value*
GPx (IU/g Hb)
p value*
GR (IU/g Hb)
p value*
1475.85 ± 155.91a
562.82 ± 91.86a
51.04 ± 8.61a
10.45 ± 1.69a
1478.86 ± 230.38c
565.13 ± 89.02c
51.02 ± 8.90b
10.54 ± 1.80b
3rd month
1471.12 ± 183.53a
553.14 ± 66.28a
51.08 ± 6.99a
10.90 ± 1.98a
1572.01 ± 238.24b
677.61 ± 98.83b
51.82 ± 8.97a
11.94 ± 2.34a
6th month
1475.67 ± 165.34a
569.36 ± 72.39a
51.61 ± 7.05a
10.86 ± 2.01a
1812.47 ± 343.74a
803.32 ± 93.10a
52.59 ± 6.86ab
11.93 ± 2.66a
Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) by Z-ligustilide was involved in the antioxidant activity in the SWT group. Activation of Nrf2 triggered the downstream antioxidant genes (SOD, CAT) and thereby enhanced antioxidant enzyme levels [32]. Additionally, the polyphenolics and numerous phytochemical constituents present in SWT might have elevated the levels of antioxidant enzymes by their free radical quenching ability [7]. Hou et al. [33] reported that treatment with L. chuanxiong and A. sinensis showed a better protection against hydrogen peroxide-induced endothelial damage by suppressing reactive oxygen species production. Furthermore, trace elements (calcium, magnesium, and selenium) in SWT act as cofactors to antioxidant enzymes [34].
The lipid profile in plasma of placebo and SWT treated healthy subjects
TG (mg/dL)
p value*
TC (mg/dL)
p value*
HDL-c (mg/dL)
p value*
LDL-c (mg/dL)
p value*
100.22 ± 25.60a
192.85 ± 38.05a
57.02 ± 11.21a
114.98 ± 32.99a
102.12 ± 28.60a
192.05 ± 35.34a
57.52 ± 10.25b
113.05 ± 31.23a
3rd month
97.56 ± 14.96a
191.71 ± 34.63a
58.60 ± 12.88a
113.60 ± 34.04a
87.27 ± 14.64b
192.20 ± 35.55a
59.20 ± 13.41a
113.13 ± 32.32a
6th month
97.64 ± 23.39a
192.36 ± 32.85a
57.51 ± 12.75a
113.84 ± 32.21a
85.89 ± 17.86b
192.73 ± 36.25a
59.13 ± 12.31a
112.84 ± 33.68a
The hepatic marker enzymes in plasma of placebo and SWT treated healthy subjects
p value*
p value*
19.05 ± 0.27a
20.61 ± 6.37a
19.00 ± 0.93a
20.67 ± 6.46a
3rd month
19.27 ± 0.46a
20.11 ± 6.63a
19.44 ± 0.94b
20.35 ± 7.74a
6th month
19.47 ± 0.79a
21.42 ± 7.17a
19.56 ± 15.11b
21.16 ± 7.83a
The skin plays a crucial role in protecting the body from physical and chemical factors and moisture loss [40]. As discussed earlier, the liver is a major metabolic organ involved in detoxification with the help of GSH, GPx, GST, and GR. Decreases in the antioxidant levels in liver may lead to hepatic dysfunction. Several reports have proven that hepatic dysfunction can lead to various dermal disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, boils, or rashes [15, 16]. The present study investigated the physiological correlation between hepatic and dermal organs with respect to antioxidation in healthy subjects.
Skin examination in placebo and SWT treated all healthy subjects
Skin elasticity
0.806 ± 0.09a
0.885 ± 0.08a
0.806 ± 0.09a
0.883 ± 0.05a
6th month
0.805 ± 0.08a
0.874 ± 0.05a
0.814 ± 0.08a
0.805 ± 0.08a
Skin moisture
45.18 ± 10.75a
49.45 ± 9.66a
45.18 ± 10.75a
49.45 ± 9.66a
6th month
45.20 ± 9.86a
49.40 ± 10.83a
45.11 ± 8.62a
49.08 ± 9.49a
Surface water loss (g/m2/h)
9.43 ± 1.07a
5.90 ± 0.66a
9.43 ± 1.07a
5.90 ± 2.36a
6th month
9.34 ± 1.54a
5.52 ± 1.79a
9.14 ± 3.73a
4.87 ± 1.61b
Sebum (μg/cm2) content
71.46 ± 6.42a
163.86 ± 26.46a
71.46 ± 6.42a
163.86 ± 26.46a
6th month
64.02 ± 5.34a
152.76 ± 28.37a
62.06 ± 6.22a
144.96 ± 22.95b
Skin melanin index
191.47 ± 40.59a
185.76 ± 28.02a
191.47 ± 40.59a
185.76 ± 31.02a
6th month
193.68 ± 34.78a
185.22 ± 28.78a
190.95 ± 41.44a
184.91 ± 40.51a
Skin erythema index
261.12 ± 49.07a
227.68 ± 35.96a
261.12 ± 79.07a
227.68 ± 55.96a
6th month
266.37 ± 47.55a
229.40 ± 34.88a
275.55 ± 72.11b
239.06 ± 57.14a
Skin wrinkles
34.84 ± 2.82a
37.41 ± 3.89a
34.84 ± 2.82a
37.41 ± 3.89a
6th month
34.97 ± 3.42a
37.02 ± 3.04a
34.06 ± 5.70a
35.23 ± 3.20b
Skin examination in placebo and SWT treated healthy subjects with and without menstrual cycle
Si Wu Tang (SWT)
Without menstrual cycle
With menstrual cycle
Skin elasticity
0.806 ± 0.09a
0.883 ± 0.05a
0.774 ± 0.08a
0.856 ± 0.06a
0.827 ± 0.09a
0.901 ± 0.05a
6th month
0.805 ± 0.08a
0.874 ± 0.05a
0.769 ± 0.08a
0.864 ± 0.06a
0.843 ± 0.06a
0.895 ± 0.06a
Skin moisture
45.18 ± 10.75a
49.45 ± 9.66a
44.83 ± 10.75a
47.42 ± 9.20a
45.41 ± 10.40a
50.80 ± 9.86a
6th month
45.20 ± 9.86a
49.40 ± 10.83a
48.11 ± 8.62a
51.08 ± 9.94a
43.11 ± 8.62a
47.45 ± 9.09a
Surface water loss (g/m2/h)
9.43 ± 1.07a
5.90 ± 0.66a
10.02 ± 1.90a
5.81 ± 0.98a
9.04 ± 1.07a
5.97 ± 1.89a
6th month
9.34 ± 1.54a
5.52 ± 0.79a
9.83 ± 3.26a
4.59 ± 1.08a
9.34 ± 3.73a
5.06 ± 1.55b
Sebum (μg/cm2) content
71.46 ± 6.42a
152.86 ± 26.46a
68.82 ± 6.53a
162.27 ± 16.46a
73.24 ± 6.42a
164.91 ± 16.46a
6th month
64.02 ± 5.34a
163.76 ± 28.37a
58.00 ± 6.96a
155.41 ± 30.47a
71.42 ± 6.22a
138.00 ± 22.95b
Skin melanin index
191.47 ± 40.59a
185.76 ± 28.02a
201.02 ± 40.59a
204.27 ± 31.02a
185.10 ± 40.59a
173.41 ± 27.43a
6th month
193.68 ± 34.78a
185.22 ± 28.78a
202.80 ± 41.44a
203.29 ± 40.51a
183.05 ± 41.44a
172.65 ± 30.51a
Skin erythema index
261.12 ± 49.07a
227.68 ± 35.96a
295.57 ± 49.07a
259.23 ± 64.10a
238.16 ± 54.70a
206.65 ± 38.06a
6th month
266.37 ± 47.55a
229.40 ± 34.88a
303.66 ± 41.17b
263.21 ± 64.58a
256.80 ± 59.54b
222.97 ± 45.88b
Skin wrinkles
34.84 ± 2.82a
37.41 ± 3.89a
35.66 ± 3.15a
37.69 ± 4.96a
34.30 ± 2.48a
37.22 ± 3.05a
6th month
34.97 ± 3.42a
37.02 ± 3.04a
34.83 ± 3.03a
36.66 ± 3.92a
34.54 ± 3.61a
34.95 ± 2.65b
SWT increased the blood circulation to maintain hemostasis via stimulation of hematopoietic stem cells [41] and thus increased the immune response and elevated the erythema condition. The elevation in the blood cell concentration may alter various hormone levels (e.g., antidiuretic hormone), which may decrease the skin surface water loss, control water retention, and stabilize collagen production, thus decreasing skin wrinkles with elevated antioxidation activity on the skin surface of SWT-treated participants. Because SWT eases menstrual cycle-related dysfunction, it may also boost blood circulation throughout the body and hence decrease skin-related dysfunctions by flushing out toxins in the skin. However, we also encountered a controversial result showing decreased sebum secretion in SWT-treated participants with a menstrual cycle. Ohta et al. [42] reported that the skin sebum content was reduced after menopause in women, but the exact mechanism remains unknown. Lignsticum chuanxiong exhibited skin regeneration effects in patients with eczema and psoriasis [43]. SWT inhibited mast cell activation and thus suppressed the inflammatory response, proving useful for alleviation of cutaneous pruritus [6].
Oral administration of SWT for 6 months significantly improved the antioxidant level and thereby positively regulated the lipid profile, liver function, and skin integrity and texture.
Authors' contributions
HFC, YHW and CKW conceived and designed the study protocol. YHW, HFC, KV and YCS conducted the clinical trial. CKW and KV collected data and wrote the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Thanks to the cooperation and support rendered by Dr. Chen Ziyan, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC for conducting ultrasonic examination.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Patna/Ranchi: A row has erupted following media reports that two "personal aides" of Lalu Prasad were sent to a Ranchi prison to "serve" him, hours before the RJD supremo was lodged there after being convicted in a fodder scam case, drawing criticism from rival JD(U).
The RJD, however, jumped to its leader's defence, insisting the presence of the — Lakshman Mahto and Madan Yadav — was "coincidental".
Mahto and Yadav, who were reportedly charged with minor offences, were claimed to be serving Lalu as helper and cook.
The superintendent of Birsa Munda Central Jail, where the RJD boss is lodged since 23 December after his conviction in a fodder scam case relating to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 89.27 lakh from the Deoghar treasury 21 years ago, could not be reached immediately for comments. Other officials were tight-lipped.
The JD(U) latched on to the news report to attack the RJD leader, with its spokesman Neeraj Kumar issuing a statement in Patna saying, "Lalu is a person with feudal mindset who could make his party workers go to any extent to serve his personal interest."
"This shows that Lalu's commitment to social justice is a sham and he cares only for himself and his family members," Kumar, a JD(U) MLC, said.
RJD spokesman Shakti Singh Yadav rubbished the allegation that Lalu "managed" to have his two aides behind bars to serve him, saying their presence in jail was "coincidental", and that the two had criminal cases against them. The nature of offences for which they were in jail was, however, not clear yet.
He asked those making the claim that Mahto and Madan were serving Lalu in jail to come up with evidence to back it.
"They (the accusers) should show any video footage of the two serving the RJD supremo," Shakti, an RJD MLA, said.
When asked if he would want an inquiry into the matter, Shakti shot back, saying "Why? They have been, after all, sent to jail after an inquiry by the police administration and it is for the administration to say anything on the matter."
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The relegation candidates are written in stone. Cagliari, Cesena and Parma's future lies in Serie B next season. Elsewhere the top four sides all claimed maximum points. Lazio got one over Sampdoria whilst Roma edged Udinese. Lazio and Roma will battle it out on Sunday in what is arguably this weekend's blockbuster in Serie A. The top two sides are guaranteed places in the UEFA Champions League group stage, while a third-place finish ensures a spot in the qualifying round. Napoli are in fourth place; three points off the Champions League places. It's newly crowned Champions Juventus for them this weekend and that game could prove vital in their pursuit of Europe's most prestigious club competition.
Juventus 29/20 | Draw 23/10 | Napoli 19/10
Champions Juventus may have won the scudetto with four games to play but they are still playing each game to win it; which showed on Saturday against Inter Milan as they scraped a 2-1 victory. They are unbeaten at home this season with 15 wins and three draws from 18 matches. Juve have scored a tremendous 67 goals, conceding just 21 in Serie A this term. Napoli come into this one with a bit of form. They remain in contention for a Champions League place after Dries Mertens scored a brace in their 3-2 win over relegated Cesena on Monday night. The win means Rafa Benitez's team have 63 points in Serie A, three behind third-placed Lazio and four adrift of second-placed Roma. The win will mean more to Napoli than it will for Juventus who have nothing to play for and that could work in the away teams favour. Juve have the UEFA Champions League final to contest, in two weeks time, so they will be wary of keeping their star players fit and injury free. Napoli on the win/draw double is the way to go at 5/10.
Genoa 18/10 | Draw 23/10 | Inter Milan 15/10
Iago Falque struck twice as Genoa won 4-1 at Atalanta on Sunday to climb to fifth in the standings and boost their prospects of playing in next season's Europa League. The outcome in Bergamo lifted Genoa above city rivals Sampdoria, who lost 1-0 to Lazio on Saturday. Genoa are two points clear of Samp with two games remaining. A top-six finish would be good enough to qualify for the Europa League. Inter Milan suffered a setback in their pursuit of a place in Europe next season after falling to a 2-1 defeat at home to champions Juventus. They have won their last three away games but face a tough test in Genoa who have won six of their last eight matches. The draw should be backed.
Empoli 17/10 | Draw 23/10 | Sampdoria 31/20
Empoli have been poor of late with back-to-back losses after going down 2-1 away to Hellas Verona last time out. Their home form has been terrible, managing only six wins from 18 matches. Sampdoria lost a consecutive home game on Saturday as Lazio held on for a 1-0 victory. La Samp have managed just one win from their last eight games. However, they are just one point off the Europa League places and that should motivate them in their last two matches. Sampdoria have won six of the last seven meetings against Empoli and are tipped to build on that.
Cesena 16/10 | Draw 9/4 | Cagliari 17/10
Relegated Cesena put up a fight, but it wasn't enough as they slumped to a 3-2 defeat away to Napoli last time out. They are winless in their last eight matches, losing their last three games. Cagliari were relegated into Serie B after a disappointing home defeat to Palermo on Sunday. The Sardinians knew the situation was out of their hands, as Atalanta only needed one point to send them into Serie B. Despite the Orobici losing 4-1 to Genoa on Sunday, Cagliari still didn't keep up their end of the bargain and leave the top flight after 11 years. Cesena have managed just three home wins from 18 matches, whilst Cagliari have been just as poor on their travels. Both teams have nothing to play for with the latter being redeemed relegated. The draw is on the cards.
Chievo 14/10 | Draw 21/10 | Atalanta 21/10
Chievo's unbeaten run of six matches came to an end on Sunday after a 2-0 loss at the hands of Turin. Atalanta come to town fresh off a disappointing 4-1 loss at home against Genoa. While Chievo have won just four home games from 18, Atalanta have managed only three wins from 18 travels. Both sides are safe from relegation. The reverse tie was drawn 1-1 but Chievo know they could mathematically finish in a possible 10th place this season and with home advantage they should be on their way.
Parma 18/10 | Draw 22/10 | Hellas Verona 31/20
Bottom of the log Parma fell to yet another defeat, going down 3-0 at Fiorentina on Monday night. They have been atrocious all season and have managed just six wins from 36 games, losing 24 times. Hellas Verona fought back from a goal down to beat Empoli 2-1 on their ground. And the Verona based club still have a chance to finish further up the table. They have won four of the last five meetings against Parma and are tipped to get another win here.
Udinese 12/10 | Draw 9/4 | Sassuolo 24/10
Udinese have lost three of their last four games. They went down 2-1 at Roma last time out and will be looking to pick themselves up against Sassuolo who have been impressive of late. They have won their last two matches, both 3-2 victories over Cesena (away) and AC Milan (home) respectively. The spoils were shared in the reverse tie as they sides played out to a 1-1 draw. Sassuolo look the better team at present and a Win/Draw Double Chance at 6/10 is worth a punt.
Palermo 2/1 | Draw 23/10 | Fiorentina 27/20
Mid-table side Palermo ended a winless run of four matches last weekend with a 1-0 victory away to Cagliari. Their season has been a successful one; returning to Serie A after winning the Serie B title last term. Fiorentina have been in top form with three wins on the spin after thrashing relegated Parma 3-0 at home on Monday night. It should be a cagey affair but I'm backing the Viola to win with Both Teams To Score at a hasty 33/10.
AC Milan 5/4 | Draw 9/4 | Turin 9/4
AC Milan's inconsistency showed once again as they fell to a 3-2 loss at Sassuolo last time out. The defeat comes just a week after Milan edged Roma 2-1 at the San Siro. Milan have been poor in recent weeks with four losses from their last five matches. Turin got back to winning ways last weekend with a 2-0 win at home against Chievo. Prior to the win, they had lost back-to-back games, scoring just one goal and conceding six. Although the sides have drawn the last three meetings, Milan are unbeaten in 14 attempts against Turin, and the home win should be taken.
Lazio 15/10 | Draw 22/10 | Roma 18/10
It's derby day as Lazio play host to city rivals Roma. Lazio kept the pressure on Roma with a 1-0 victory away to Sampdoria on Saturday evening. However, Roma remain in control of the race for Italy's second automatic Champions League place after fighting back to beat Udinese 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico. They have won three of their last four matches but Lazio have the second best home record in the league after Juventus, making this one even more difficult to predict. Both teams have had no problem in getting on the scoresheet this season. Lazio may have scored more but Roma have conceded less. Take Both Teams To Score at 13/20, this has been the case in six of the last eight meetings but if you feel the need to pick a winner, go with Lazio.
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WW1 East Yorkshire Regiment Good Luck Horseshoe Sweetheart Brooch.
A scarce original Great War period 'East Yorkshire Regiment gilt and enamel sweetheart brooch' the regimental badge bearing the 'Rose of York' mounted on a white enamel "Good Luck" horseshoe facing downward. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no stress marks or damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 30mm.
Code: 13804Price:
WW1 East Yorkshire Regiment Gold & Diamond Sweetheart Brooch.
A stunning First World War period 'East Yorkshire Regiment gold and diamond sweetheart brooch', rhodium plated 'Rose of York' set with small diamonds, within a laurel wreath applied to an eight pointed star with rich blue enamel title scroll below, the reverse with jewellers engraved "15ct" (15 carat gold). Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, small enamel loss to scroll, otherwise an excellent example.
Height 25mm.
Code: 13566Price: 450.00 GBP
WW1 East Yorkshire Regiment White Faced Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.
A scarce First World War period gilt and enamel 'East Yorkshire Regiment sweetheart brooch'. Very good condition, retaining original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Code: 12413Price:
East Yorkshire Regiment Good Luck Horseshoe, Gilt & Enamel Sweetheart Brooch.
A scarce 'East Yorkshire Regiment sweetheart brooch', enamelled cap style badge applied to gilt horseshoe. Very good condition, original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel.
Height 27mm.
Code: 12252Price:
East Yorkshire Regiment 1895 hallmarked silver sweetheart brooch
A rare hollow silver ornate Victorian East Yorkshire Regiment sweetheart brooch, the reverse bearing Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1895 and maker's details "F.N" (F. Narborough Birmingham). Very good condition, original pin fittings, no dents or distortion, an excellent example.
Width 47mm.
Height 43mm.
Code: 11963Price:
East Yorkshire Regiment gold on silver sweetheart brooch
A scarce First World War brooch, the reverse impressed "Sterling". Very good condition, original pin fittings and retaining all gold plating to the front of the badge.
Height 22mm.
Code: 11640Price: 35.00 GBP
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Give Me Strength Quotes Page 3
Every happening, great and small,
is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to
get the message.
Malcolm Muggeridge
As believers, we can have boldness
and authority, not because of who we are, but because of whose
we are. Jesus is our strength.
Greg Laurie
As the center of our universe,
Jesus is our spiritual sun. The power of His resurrection gives us the strength to meet the challenges of our day.
Denise Lorenz, God for Today
God and His promises are the reason
for our hope. When we embrace this hope, it has a dramatic
effect on our daily lives. Hope gives us the ability to get
through our days, to persevere.
Randy Frazee, Believe: Living the Story of the Bible to Become Like Jesus
Nothing on earth compares to the strength God is willing to interject into lives caught in the act of believing.
Beth Moore, Believing God
If we didn't struggle through some things, we would never develop the strength and stamina we need to survive in this world.
Joyce Meyers, Be Anxious For Nothing
Worry is to joy what a Hoover
vacuum cleaner is to dirt: might as well attach your heart to a
happiness-sucker and flip the switch.
Max Lucado, Every Day Chance
There may be times when you are the only person on earth
praying for someone else - and your intercession can change that
person's entire life.
Joyce Meyers, the power of simple prayer
We struggle and fail in life
because we try to do it on our own and in our strength not
knowing we need the Holy Spirit to guide us and help us through
life so we can be the best.
Tunji Ogunjimi, Glory Realm Living
"By admitting your weakness, you are in the correct position to receive His strength." Jan Dargatz, 52 Simple Ways To Give Your Spiritual Life A Lift
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