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Identifying Achievement Gaps in Your School, District, and Community
Discussion Guide 1
This is the first in a series of short guides designed for NEA members to use in leading discussions about achievement gaps in their schools and communities. This guide includes a series of questions that will help identify the specific achievement gaps that exist locally, a first step in closing the gaps.
Achievement Gaps
The most discussed gap – and the one the term "the achievement gap" usually references – is between the test scores of minority and/or low-income students and the test scores of their White and Asian peers. But there are many gaps in test scores. Some groups may trail at particular points (e.g., males in the early years; females in secondary math and science). Differences between the scores of students with different backgrounds (e.g., ethnic, racial, gender, disability, and income) are evident on large-scale standardized tests. Test score gaps often lead to longer term gaps, including high school and college completion and the kinds of jobs students secure as adults.
Student Groups Experiencing Achievement Gaps
- Racial and ethnic minorities
- English language learners
- Students with disabilities
- Boys/girls
Indicators of Achievement Gaps
- Performance on tests (e.g., statewide tests, Scholastic Aptitude Test [SAT])
- Access to key opportunities (e.g., advanced mathematics, physics, higher education)
- Attainments (e.g., high school diploma, college degree, employment)
Before turning to the discussion questions that will help identify the gaps that exist locally, take a moment to review some indicators of gaps in performance on tests, students' access to key opportunities, and important attainments. Some, or all of these, indicators may exist locally.
- Scores for White, Asian, and Pacific Islander students were higher, on average, than for Black, Hispanic, and American Indian students at grades 4 and 8 on the 2003 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
- Hispanic students scored higher, on average, than Black students on the 2003 NAEP.
- 17-year-old Black and Latino students, on average, read and complete math at the 13-year-old level on NAEP.
- Participation in Advanced Placement courses has increased for all students, participation rates per 1,000 12th graders were 85 for Hispanics, 37 for Blacks, and 132 for Whites (1997 data).
- Only 20 percent of eighth graders in the U.S. take algebra.
- The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports the following high school completion rates:
- 73 percent of Hispanics will complete high school or the GED
- 89 percent of Blacks will complete high school or the GED
- 93 percent of Whites will complete high school or the GED
- There are notable gaps in who earns a bachelor's degree:
- 33 percent of Whites; 18 percent of Blacks; and 11 percent of Latinos
- The NCES also reports that in 2000-01:
- 79 percent of adults over the age of 25 with a bachelor's degree had jobs.
- 64 percent of individuals who completed high school had jobs.
- Individuals who did not complete high school had a 34 percent employment rate.
Discussion Questions
- Think for a moment about the student groups mentioned in the examples above. Which students in your school, school district, and community are experiencing achievement gaps?
- What specific gaps are students experiencing? Gaps in performance on tests? Gaps in access to key opportunities? Attainment gaps? ?
- Do any gaps stand out as most important to address?
- Finally, what kind of picture is emerging? Many gaps? A few gaps? Are there any patterns of who is experiencing achievement gaps? Same groups? Different groups?
Related Content
» Identifying Factors that Contribute to Achievement Gaps - Discussion Guide 2.
» Identifying Stakeholders' Responsibilities for Closing Achievement Gaps: District and School Based Strategies - Discussion Guide 3.
» Identifying Stakeholders' Responsibilities for Closing the Achievement Gaps: Stakeholder Actions - Discussion Guide 4.


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'GlobalNames' Zone, A DNS Feature in Windows Server 2008
Microsoft developers have designed GlobalNames Zone (also called GNZ) to provide the same functionality as WINS. This is a step taken by Microsoft to retire WINS completely from the customer's networks. GNZ provides DNS support for single-label names lookups for important legacy servers. This gives organizations a chance to remove the WINS servers from their networks and move to a DNS-only environment.
Microsoft has changed the name resolution behavior in Windows Server 2008 DNS, enabling DNS Server to perform NetBIOS name lookups in the GNZ zone first.
To create GNZ
GNZ is a type of Forward Lookup Zone. There are two requirements:
- Create a zone called "GlobalNames"
- Enable DNS Server to perform lookups in GNZ zone by issuing the command,
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The above command will turn the new feature on. The GlobalNames lookup will fail if you don't run the above command, even if you have created the GlobalName zone.


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A Florida man accused of impersonating an officer chose the wrong motorist to pull over.
Matthew Michael Lee McMahon, 20, turned on a red and blue light Monday while driving behind an unmarked St. Johns County sheriff's car, according to First Coast News.
When Detective Chance Anderson pulled over, he was shocked to see an unknown face behind the wheel.
Anderson has actually arrested several police impersonators throughout his 10-year career, but told First Coast News none had ever ordered him to stop his car.
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"Fujitsu's reliable infrastructure and excellent vendor support has allowed us to deliver scalable and secure cloud environments to our existing clients. Plus enable expansion into the demanding 24 hour document security and process handling needs of the Legal market."
James Vickery, CEO, I Know IT, Australia
After more than eleven years, I Know IT, headquartered in the Sydney suburb of Balmain, has built up a thriving IT Services business. Their dedicated team of qualified IT Specialists provide support across a range of IT Infrastructures and industries including Legal, Accounting, and Logistics. With a focus on maintaining expert knowledge of the IT industry, and communicating clearly with their clients, they have built a reputation as a dependable, reliable and innovative IT Services provider.
I Know IT has also developed specialist expertise in the needs and functions of legal companies. Here secure document storage, and 24/7 access to data and practice management applications are seen as essential to meet the practice needs of solicitors and their legal assistants.
To build a successful service platform based on a unified infrastructure, high levels of platform reliability, robust virtualization, high levels of data security and data sovereignty, excellent support, plus a reliable vendor relationship.
A unified Cloud infrastructure based on Fujitsu PRIMERGY servers, ETERNUS storage systems and the virtualization engine VMware. Microsoft Exchange services and other line of business applications were implemented in the private cloud environment while other services are provided via hybrid links to public cloud services.
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A lot of fantasy and horror tales contain magic, or at least supernatural creatures, and never explain how they got there. But once in a while, we get an explanation for how magic entered our rational world — and it just works. What's your favorite example of a story that actually explains magic well?
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The Grand Canyon, Arizona's Best Family Attraction – 2012 Social Choice Awards
Social Network Arizona reached out to social media for our Social Choice Awards and asked our Arizona friends to vote for the Best Family Attraction in Arizona. After 609 votes and 38 new entries provided by fellow Arizonans, the Grand Canyon has won with 42% (256 in total) votes! Congratulations to the Grand Canyon, our Social Choice Award winner for the Best Family Attraction in Arizona.
The Grand Canyon is one of the most recognizable landforms on Earth, and is Arizona's most distinguishable landmark. Stretching 277 miles long, with steep rocky walls descending over a mile in depth, the Grand Canyon is inarguably one of this planet's most interesting places to visit. Although its origin and age are always a greatly debated topic among geologists, the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon cannot be disputed. We are fortunate to have such a natural treasure in our lovely state of Arizona!
According to the 42% of Arizonan's who voted in our Social Choice Awards poll, the Grand Canyon is also the regarded as the best family attraction. It's no wonder that Arizona's nickname is "The Grand Canyon State" and the phrase "Grand Canyon State" appears on license plates throughout Arizona. If you have not yet visited the Grand Canyon now is a great time to start planning your trip. It is a natural wonder that you and your family simply have to see to believe! Whether you visit the canyon for a day or a week, plan your trip ahead and make sure to take advantage of the many different activities you and your family can enjoy.
The Canyon has two distinct sides, the South Rim and the North Rim. Because it is the more accessible part of the park, the South Rim is the Grand Canyon's most popular destination. The South Rim features the park's headquarters, and offers a large collection of businesses including hotels, general stores, and much more you may need during your visit. The North Rim's higher elevation and heavy snow cause the North Rim to close during winter months. Due to its remote location, it is the less visited area of the Canyon. It is ideal for visitors that want to take advantage of the quiet and relaxing beauty of the canyon in solitude.
Several activities you should definitely look into when visiting are tours around the Rim, including tours on bike, jeep, and mule rides, airplane and helicopter rides. The canyon is also a hiker's paradise and offers miles of caves, trails, and cliffs to explore. The most popular trail, Bright Angel Trail, is 19 miles long and offers a comfortable and safe 2-day hike. Whatever trail you decide, make sure you read the park's hiking tips so that you're prepared and well equipped. Rafting is another exciting way to explore the canyon, you can choose from several options for the length of your voyage to explore the canyon from the Colorado River.
Because it makes for such a fantastic family vacation, nearly 5 million people visit The Grand Canyon (http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm) each year. Every child's visit to the Grand Canyon is always exciting and, to make it even more special, the park offers a Junior Ranger Program to kids age 4 to 14.
With its unique and surreal landscape, it is no wonder why the Grand Canyon was voted The Social Choice Awards Best Family Attraction! Be sure to take advantage of this inspiring landscape and the many adventurous opportunities your family will enjoy!
For more information:
The Grand Canyon on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonNationalPark
The Grand Canyon Family Programs: http://www.nps.gov/grca/forkids/jrrangerfamily.htm
As a tribute to the Grand Canyon, Social Network Arizona is holding a Grand Canyon picture contest. Post your favorite Grand Canyon photograph to our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SocialNetworkArizona and the photograph with the most likes by November 15th, 2012 will win 15 "Weekly Winnings" tickets to the Arizona Lottery (A $30 value!).
The Best Family Attractions in Arizona? Social Choice Awards, VOTE NOW! – Poll Closes October 19, 2012
Looking for a fun weekend with the kids? Vote in our latest Social Choice Awards poll and tell us where YOU go for the best family attraction in Arizona!
The poll will run through October 19, 2012 at which time a winner will be declared!
Read more about the Social Choice Awards here: www.socialchoiceaward.com
Here is a partial list of family attractions in Arizona you can vote for in the poll:
- Grand Canyon
- Out of Africa Wildlife Park
- Rocks and Ropes
- Laser Quest
- Amazing Jake's
- Pump it Up
- Jambo! Park
- Makutu's Island
- Castles -n- Coasters
- Wet 'n Wild
- Aquaplex
- The Phoenix Zoo
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Review: May Promo - Double Gyoza Set!
>> Wednesday, May 20, 2015
I find the Japanese culture rather unique & fascinating. One of the favorite dishes of the Japanese is the gyoza & I just found out this evening that having gyoza as a main dish with rice is a rather popular culture in Japan! How different it is in Malaysia, where we see the gyoza as a snack more than a main dish to go with our rice :P
In this month of May, if you're a gyoza fan, you certainly have to experience this part of Japan here at Ramen Kanbe, Empire Damansara. For RM20.00, you'll get a plate of 10 pieces of gyoza, a bowl of white short-grain/Japanese rice & a bowl of soup (spicy/non-spicy). On a normal day, a plate of 5 pieces of gyoza costs RM10.00 already, so having 10 pieces of gyoza with a bowl of rice & soup is a quite meal to enjoy, eh? :)
Since 7 of us were there to review the May promo item, we took the opportunity to review the rest of their items in the menu as well :) Enjoy this gastronomical journey as you read through each item I'm reviewing...oh ya, I've done a review previously on this restaurant, so you can find my review on their other dishes here.
We also ordered some side dishes for munchies:
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Business hours: Daily 11:30a.m. - 10:00p.m.
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I'll dream of their double gyoza & fried rice tonight,


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Women in Business (Penultimate Year), Tax, Southampton, 2019
- Recruiter
- Location
- Southampton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Apr 2019
- Closing date
- 06 May 2019
- Industry
- Finance & accounting
- Job function
- Finance
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- Graduate
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During this 3 or 5 day long paid placement depending on the location you choose, you'll shadow one of our female leaders within your chosen business area to:
attend meetingswork with external clients and internal teamsundertake research and complete small tasksYou may also have the opportunity to shadow some of our graduate joiners to find out more about their experiences at PwC
Aimed primarily at women seeking an experience in professional services to get an insight into the opportunities at PwC. You'll need a good academic record and we'll expect you to demonstrate how you've used your initiative and team-working skills. You should also have done plenty of research into the area of PwC you'd like to join. We strongly advise you to apply for the business area and office that interests you the most as any subsequent offers will be made for this area only.
TaxThe tax landscape is constantly changing. Your knowledge will help high-profile organisations, entrepreneurs and family businesses understand complex rules and make informed decisions with significant impacts. You'll also help governments ensure the efficient operation of tax systems and use your insight to solve long-term problems.
Shadowing daysThe date of your placement will be dictated by the availability of the leader and your recruiter will share with you the available dates when you are offered a place.
The start date you've chosen to apply to will determine when your placement will take place:Spring - your placement will take place during the Easter holidaysSummer - your placement will take place during the Summer holidaysWinter - your placement will take place during the Christmas holidays
What you need to get inYou'll need to be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject
The PwC Deal
We want people to build exceptional careers during their time at PwC. When you feel motivated and energised by your work, you're more able to contribute to the organisation, as well as achieve your aspirations. No matter which area of the business you choose to join, all routes offer the same deal. The opportunity to grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build lasting relationships that will stay with you for life. We empower people to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential. In return, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a personally tailored benefits package.
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We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It's critical we have diverse talent, views and thinking if we are to deliver exceptional client value and solve the world's important problems. We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. So join PwC. We'll help you reach your full potential. Learn more here pwc.co.uk/diversityAbout PwC
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Static Websites and Free-for-Alls
Tune in to Blogs and Wikis
Many web sites have information created by one or more people and put on a static web page. The page you're looking at right now is an example of a static page. I can change the information, but you can't.
However, new web technologies have made it possible to easily create interactive pages. Interactive pages allow you to add or change content on a web page and see the changes instantly. Two popular types of interactive pages are blogs and wikis.
Think of a blog, or a web log, as an online journal. You can set up your own blog in about three minutes with one of several blogging services. (Blogger and WordPress are two popular sites). Once your blog is set up all you do is log in and write what you have to say. When you finish, your "post" is loaded onto your blog site.
Many popular blogs are politically charged and read by millions of readers. Blogs have the power to initiate grassroots movements and change the direction of national policy. The vast majority of blogs are personal blogs where people write about anything and everything.
A wiki can provide even more interactivity than a blog. Think of a wiki as an electronic bathroom wall, where you leave out marking pens for anyone to add what they want. Or you might prefer to think of a wiki as a great big whiteboard in a classroom. In either case, someone could come along and erase information, change information, or add information. Two popular resources for setting up your own wiki are WikiSpaces and PBWorks.


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Ulcerative Colitis
On this page:
- What is ulcerative colitis?
- What is the large intestine?
- What causes ulcerative colitis?
- Who is more likely to develop ulcerative colitis?
- What are the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
- How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?
- How is ulcerative colitis treated?
- Eating, Diet, and Nutrition
- What are the complications of ulcerative colitis?
- Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer
- Clinical Trials
What is ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, or long lasting, disease that causes inflammation—irritation or swelling—and sores called ulcers on the inner lining of the large intestine.
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn's disease and microscopic colitis are the other common IBDs.
Ulcerative colitis most often begins gradually and can become worse over time. Symptoms can be mild to severe. Most people have periods of remission—times when symptoms disappear—that can last for weeks or years. The goal of care is to keep people in remission long term.
Most people with ulcerative colitis receive care from a gastroenterologist, a doctor who specializes in digestive diseases.
What is the large intestine?
The large intestine is part of the GI tract, a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus—an opening through which stool leaves the body. The last part of the GI tract, called the lower GI tract, consists of the large intestine—which includes the appendix, cecum, colon, and rectum—and anus. The intestines are sometimes called the bowel.
The large intestine is about 5 feet long in adults and absorbs water and any remaining nutrients from partially digested food passed from the small intestine. The large intestine changes waste from liquid to a solid matter called stool. Stool passes from the colon to the rectum. The rectum is located between the lower, or sigmoid, colon and the anus. The rectum stores stool prior to a bowel movement, when stool moves from the rectum to the anus and out of a person's body.
What causes ulcerative colitis?
The exact cause of ulcerative colitis is unknown. Researchers believe the following factors may play a role in causing ulcerative colitis:
- overactive intestinal immune system
- genes
- environment
Overactive intestinal immune system. Scientists believe one cause of ulcerative colitis may be an abnormal immune reaction in the intestine. Normally, the immune system protects the body from infection by identifying and destroying bacteria, viruses, and other potentially harmful foreign substances. Researchers believe bacteria or viruses can mistakenly trigger the immune system to attack the inner lining of the large intestine. This immune system response causes the inflammation, leading to symptoms.
Genes. Ulcerative colitis sometimes runs in families. Research studies have shown that certain abnormal genes may appear in people with ulcerative colitis. However, researchers have not been able to show a clear link between the abnormal genes and ulcerative colitis.
Environment. Some studies suggest that certain things in the environment may increase the chance of a person getting ulcerative colitis, although the overall chance is low. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,1 antibiotics,1 and oral contraceptives2 may slightly increase the chance of developing ulcerative colitis. A high-fat diet may also slightly increase the chance of getting ulcerative colitis.3
Some people believe eating certain foods, stress, or emotional distress can cause ulcerative colitis. Emotional distress does not seem to cause ulcerative colitis. A few studies suggest that stress may increase a person's chance of having a flare-up of ulcerative colitis. Also, some people may find that certain foods can trigger or worsen symptoms.
Who is more likely to develop ulcerative colitis?
Ulcerative colitis can occur in people of any age. However, it is more likely to develop in people
- between the ages of 15 and 304
- older than 601
- who have a family member with IBD
- of Jewish descent
What are the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
The most common signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis are diarrhea with blood or pus and abdominal discomfort. Other signs and symptoms include
- an urgent need to have a bowel movement
- feeling tired
- nausea or loss of appetite
- weight loss
- fever
- anemia—a condition in which the body has fewer red blood cells than normal
Less common symptoms include
- joint pain or soreness
- eye irritation
- certain rashes
The symptoms a person experiences can vary depending on the severity of the inflammation and where it occurs in the intestine. When symptoms first appear,
- most people with ulcerative colitis have mild to moderate symptoms
- about 10 percent of people can have severe symptoms, such as frequent, bloody bowel movements; fevers; and severe abdominal cramping1
How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?
A health care provider diagnoses ulcerative colitis with the following:
- medical and family history
- physical exam
- lab tests
- endoscopies of the large intestine
The health care provider may perform a series of medical tests to rule out other bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, or celiac disease, that may cause symptoms similar to those of ulcerative colitis.
Medical and Family History
Taking a medical and family history can help the health care provider diagnose ulcerative colitis and understand a patient's symptoms. The health care provider will also ask the patient about current and past medical conditions and medications.
Physical Exam
A physical exam may help diagnose ulcerative colitis. During a physical exam, the health care provider most often
- checks for abdominal distension, or swelling
- listens to sounds within the abdomen using a stethoscope
- taps on the abdomen to check for tenderness and pain
Lab Tests
A health care provider may order lab tests to help diagnose ulcerative colitis, including blood and stool tests.
Blood tests. A blood test involves drawing blood at a health care provider's office or a lab. A lab technologist will analyze the blood sample. A health care provider may use blood tests to look for
- anemia
- inflammation or infection somewhere in the body
- markers that show ongoing inflammation
- low albumin, or protein—common in patients with severe ulcerative colitis
Stool tests. A stool test is the analysis of a sample of stool. A health care provider will give the patient a container for catching and storing the stool at home. The patient returns the sample to the health care provider or to a lab. A lab technologist will analyze the stool sample. Health care providers commonly order stool tests to rule out other causes of GI diseases, such as infection.
Endoscopies of the Large Intestine
Endoscopies of the large intestine are the most accurate methods for diagnosing ulcerative colitis and ruling out other possible conditions, such as Crohn's disease, diverticular disease, or cancer. Endoscopies of the large intestine include
Colonoscopy. Colonoscopy is a test that uses a long, flexible, narrow tube with a light and tiny camera on one end, called a colonoscope or scope, to look inside the rectum and entire colon. In most cases, light anesthesia and pain medication help patients relax for the test. The medical staff will monitor a patient's vital signs and try to make him or her as comfortable as possible. A nurse or technician places an intravenous (IV) needle in a vein in the patient's arm or hand to give anesthesia.
For the test, the patient will lie on a table or stretcher while the gastroenterologist inserts a colonoscope into the patient's anus and slowly guides it through the rectum and into the colon. The scope inflates the large intestine with air to give the gastroenterologist a better view. The camera sends a video image of the intestinal lining to a monitor, allowing the gastroenterologist to carefully examine the tissues lining the colon and rectum. The gastroenterologist may move the patient several times and adjust the scope for better viewing. Once the scope has reached the opening to the small intestine, the gastroenterologist slowly withdraws it and examines the lining of the colon and rectum again.
A colonoscopy can show irritated and swollen tissue, ulcers, and abnormal growths such as polyps—extra pieces of tissue that grow on the inner lining of the intestine. If the gastroenterologist suspects ulcerative colitis, he or she will biopsy the patient's colon and rectum. A biopsy is a procedure that involves taking small pieces of tissue for examination with a microscope.
A health care provider will give patients written bowel prep instructions to follow at home before the test. The health care provider will also give patients information about how to care for themselves following the procedure.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy. Flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test that uses a flexible, narrow tube with a light and tiny camera on one end, called a sigmoidoscope or scope, to look inside the rectum, the sigmoid colon, and sometimes the descending colon. In most cases, a patient does not need anesthesia.
For the test, the patient will lie on a table or stretcher while the health care provider inserts the sigmoidoscope into the patient's anus and slowly guides it through the rectum, the sigmoid colon, and sometimes the descending colon. The scope inflates the large intestine with air to give the health care provider a better view. The camera sends a video image of the intestinal lining to a monitor, allowing the health care provider to examine the tissues lining the sigmoid colon and rectum. The health care provider may ask the patient to move several times and adjust the scope for better viewing. Once the scope reaches the end of the sigmoid colon, the health care provider slowly withdraws it while examining the lining of the colon and rectum again.
The health care provider will look for signs of bowel diseases and conditions such as irritated and swollen tissue, ulcers, and polyps.
If the health care provider suspects ulcerative colitis, he or she will biopsy the patient's colon and rectum.
A health care provider will give patients written bowel prep instructions to follow at home before the test. The health care provider will also give patients information about how to care for themselves following the procedure.
How is ulcerative colitis treated?
A health care provider treats ulcerative colitis with
- medications
- surgery
Which treatment a person needs depends on the severity of the disease and the symptoms. Each person experiences ulcerative colitis differently, so health care providers adjust treatments to improve the person's symptoms and induce, or bring about, remission.
While no medication cures ulcerative colitis, many can reduce symptoms. The goals of medication therapy are
- inducing and maintaining remission
- improving the person's quality of life
Many people with ulcerative colitis require medication therapy indefinitely, unless they have their colon and rectum surgically removed.
Health care providers will prescribe the medications that best treat a person's symptoms:
- aminosalicylates
- corticosteroids
- immunomodulators
- biologics, also called anti-TNF therapies
- other medications
Depending on the location of the symptoms in the colon, health care providers may recommend a person take medications by
- enema, which involves flushing liquid medication into the rectum using a special wash bottle. The medication directly treats inflammation of the large intestine.
- rectal foam—a foamy substance the person puts into the rectum like an enema. The medication directly treats inflammation of the large intestine.
- suppository—a solid medication the person inserts into the rectum to dissolve. The intestinal lining absorbs the medication.
- mouth.
Aminosalicylates are medications that contain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA), which helps control inflammation. Health care providers typically use aminosalicylates to treat people with mild or moderate symptoms or help people stay in remission. Aminosalicylates can be prescribed as an oral medication or a topical medication—by enema or suppository. Combination therapy—oral and rectal—is most effective, even in people with extensive ulcerative colitis.5 Aminosalicylates are generally well tolerated.
Aminosalicylates include
- balsalazide
- mesalamine
- olsalazine
- sulfasalazine—a combination of sulfapyridine and 5-ASA
Some of the common side effects of aminosalicylates include
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- headaches
- nausea
Health care providers may order routine blood tests for kidney function, as aminosalicylates can cause a rare allergic reaction in the kidneys.
Corticosteroids, also known as steroids, help reduce the activity of the immune system and decrease inflammation. Health care providers prescribe corticosteroids for people with more severe symptoms and people who do not respond to aminosalicylates. Health care providers do not typically prescribe corticosteroids for long-term use.
Corticosteroids are effective in bringing on remission; however, studies have not shown that the medications help maintain long-term remission. Corticosteroids include
- budesonide
- hydrocortisone
- methylprednisone
- prednisone
Side effects of corticosteroids include
- acne
- a higher chance of developing infections
- bone mass loss
- death of bone tissue
- high blood glucose
- high blood pressure
- mood swings
- weight gain
People who take budesonide may have fewer side effects than with other steroids.
Immunomodulators reduce immune system activity, resulting in less inflammation in the colon. These medications can take several weeks to 3 months to start working. Immunomodulators include
- azathioprine
- 6-mercaptopurine, or 6-MP
Health care providers prescribe these medications for people who do not respond to 5-ASAs. People taking these medications may have the following side effects:
- abnormal liver tests
- feeling tired
- infection
- low white blood cell count, which can lead to a higher chance of infection
- nausea and vomiting
- pancreatitis
- slightly increased chance of lymphoma
- slightly increased chance of nonmelanoma skin cancers
Health care providers routinely test blood counts and liver function of people taking immunomodulators. People taking these medications should also have yearly skin cancer exams.
People should talk with their health care provider about the risks and benefits of immunomodulators.
Biologics—including adalimumab, golimumab, and infliximab—are medications that target a protein made by the immune system called tumor necrosis factor (TNF). These medications decrease inflammation in the large intestine by neutralizing TNF. Anti-TNF therapies work quickly to bring on remission, especially in people who do not respond to other medications. Infliximab is given through an IV; adalimumab and golimumab are given by injection.
Health care providers will screen patients for tuberculosis and hepatitis B before starting treatment with anti-TNF medications.
Side effects of anti-TNF medications may include
- a higher chance of developing infections—especially tuberculosis or fungal infection
- skin cancer—melanoma
- psoriasis
Doctors may treat patients with vedolizumab when they do not respond to or cannot tolerate other medicines. Vedolizumab works by blocking cells that cause inflammation.
Side effects of vedolizumab may include
- infections—common cold, flu, bronchitis, throat infection, or sinus infection
- headache
- pain in the back, arms, legs, or joints
- skin rash or itching
Other medications to treat symptoms or complications may include
- acetaminophen for mild pain. People with ulcerative colitis should avoid using ibuprofen, naproxen, and aspirin since these medications can make symptoms worse.
- antibiotics to prevent or treat infections.
- loperamide to help slow or stop diarrhea. In most cases, people only take this medication for short periods of time since it can increase the chance of developing megacolon. People should check with a health care provider before taking loperamide, because those with significantly active ulcerative colitis should not take this medication.6
- cyclosporine—health care providers prescribe this medication only for people with severe ulcerative colitis because of the side effects. People should talk with their health care provider about the risks and benefits of cyclosporine.
Some people will need surgery to treat their ulcerative colitis when they have
- colon cancer
- dysplasia, or precancerous cells in the colon
- complications that are life threatening, such as megacolon or bleeding
- no improvement in symptoms or condition despite treatment
- continued dependency on steroids
- side effects from medications that threaten their health
Removal of the entire colon, including the rectum, "cures" ulcerative colitis. A surgeon performs the procedure at a hospital. A surgeon can perform two different types of surgery to remove a patient's colon and treat ulcerative colitis:
- proctocolectomy and ileostomy
- proctocolectomy and ileoanal reservoir
Full recovery from both operations may take 4 to 6 weeks.
Proctocolectomy and ileostomy. A proctocolectomy is surgery to remove a patient's entire colon and rectum. An ileostomy is a stoma, or opening in the abdomen, that a surgeon creates from a part of the ileum—the last section of the small intestine. The surgeon brings the end of the ileum through an opening in the patient's abdomen and attaches it to the skin, creating an opening outside of the patient's body. The stoma most often is located in the lower part of the patient's abdomen, just below the beltline.
A removable external collection pouch, called an ostomy pouch or ostomy appliance, connects to the stoma and collects intestinal contents outside the patient's body. Intestinal contents pass through the stoma instead of passing through the anus. The stoma has no muscle, so it cannot control the flow of intestinal contents, and the flow occurs whenever peristalsis occurs. Peristalsis is the movement of the organ walls that propels food and liquid through the GI tract.
People who have this type of surgery will have the ileostomy for the rest of their lives.
Proctocolectomy and ileoanal reservoir. An ileoanal reservior is an internal pouch made from the patient's ileum. This surgery is a common alternative to an ileostomy and does not have a permanent stoma. Ileoanal reservoir is also known as a J-pouch, a pelvic pouch, or an ileoanal pouch anastamosis. The ileoanal reservior connects the ileum to the anus. The surgeon preserves the outer muscles of the patient's rectum during the proctocolectomy. Next, the surgeon creates the ileal pouch and attaches it to the end of the rectum. Waste is stored in the pouch and passes through the anus.
After surgery, bowel movements may be more frequent and watery than before the procedure. People may have fecal incontinence—the accidental passing of solid or liquid stool or mucus from the rectum. Medications can be used to control pouch function. Women may be infertile following the surgery.
Many people develop pouchitis in the ileoanal reservoir. Pouchitis is an irritation or inflammation of the lining of the ileoanal reservoir. A health care provider treats pouchitis with antibiotics. Rarely, pouchitis can become chronic and require long-term antibiotics or other medications.
The surgeon will recommend one of the operations based on a person's symptoms, severity of disease, expectations, age, and lifestyle. Before making a decision, the person should get as much information as possible by talking with
- health care providers
- enterostomal therapists, nurses who work with colon-surgery patients
- people who have had one of the surgeries
Patient-advocacy organizations can provide information about support groups and other resources.
Eating, Diet, and Nutrition
Researchers have not found that eating, diet, and nutrition play a role in causing ulcerative colitis symptoms. Good nutrition is important in the management of ulcerative colitis, however. Dietary changes can help reduce symptoms. A health care provider may recommend dietary changes such as
- avoiding carbonated drinks
- avoiding popcorn, vegetable skins, nuts, and other high-fiber foods while a person has symptoms
- drinking more liquids
- eating smaller meals more often
- keeping a food diary to help identify troublesome foods
Health care providers may recommend nutritional supplements and vitamins for people who do not absorb enough nutrients.
To help ensure coordinated and safe care, people should discuss their use of complementary and alternative medical practices, including their use of dietary supplements and probiotics, with their health care provider. Read more at nccih.nih.gov/health/probiotics.
Depending on a person's symptoms or medications, a health care provider may recommend a specific diet, such as a
- high-calorie diet
- lactose-free diet
- low-fat diet
- low-fiber diet
- low-salt diet
People should speak with a health care provider about specific dietary recommendations and changes.
What are the complications of ulcerative colitis?
Complications of ulcerative colitis can include
- rectal bleeding—when ulcers in the intestinal lining open and bleed. Rectal bleeding can cause anemia, which health care providers can treat with diet changes and iron supplements. People who have a large amount of bleeding in the intestine over a short period of time may require surgery to stop the bleeding. Severe bleeding is a rare complication of ulcerative colitis.
- dehydration and malabsorbtion, which occur when the large intestine is unable to absorb fluids and nutrients because of diarrhea and inflammation. Some people may need IV fluids to replace lost nutrients and fluids.
- changes in bones. Some corticosteroid medications taken to treat ulcerative colitis symptoms can cause
- osteoporosis—the loss of bone
- osteopenia—low bone density
Health care providers will monitor people for bone loss and can recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements and medications to help prevent or slow bone loss.
- inflammation in other areas of the body. The immune system can trigger inflammation in the
- joints
- eyes
- skin
- liver
Health care providers can treat inflammation by adjusting medications or prescribing new medications.
- megacolon—a serious complication that occurs when inflammation spreads to the deep tissue layers of the large intestine. The large intestine swells and stops working. Megacolon can be a life-threatening complication and most often requires surgery. Megacolon is a rare complication of ulcerative colitis.
Ulcerative Colitis and Colon Cancer
People with ulcerative colitis may be more likely to develop colon cancer when
- ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon
- a person has ulcerative colitis for at least 8 years
- inflammation is ongoing
- people also have primary sclerosing cholangitis, a condition that affects the liver
- a person is male
People who receive ongoing treatment and remain in remission may reduce their chances of developing colon cancer.
People with ulcerative colitis should talk with their health care provider about how often they should get screened for colon cancer. Screening can include colonoscopy with biopsies or a special dye spray called chromoendoscopy.
Health care providers may recommend colonoscopy every 1 to 3 years for people with ulcerative colitis who have
- the disease in one-third or more or of their colon
- had ulcerative colitis for 8 years
Such screening does not reduce a person's chances of developing colon cancer. Instead, screening can help diagnose cancer early and improve chances for recovery.
Surgery to remove the entire colon eliminates the risk of colon cancer.
Clinical Trials
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and other components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct and support research into many diseases and conditions.
What are clinical trials, and are they right for you?
Clinical trials are part of clinical research and at the heart of all medical advances. Clinical trials look at new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Researchers also use clinical trials to look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. Find out if clinical trials are right for you.
What clinical trials are open?
Clinical trials that are currently open and are recruiting can be viewed at www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
This content is provided as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health. The NIDDK translates and disseminates research findings to increase knowledge and understanding about health and disease among patients, health professionals, and the public. Content produced by the NIDDK is carefully reviewed by NIDDK scientists and other experts.
The NIDDK would like to thank:
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America; Adam Cheifetz, M.D., Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center and Harvard Medical School


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It seems that Domenic Watts may have more in common with the general public than he thought.
Watts, a 24-year-old Navy veteran who served one deployment in the Persian Gulf on the dock landing ship Germantown, is a resident of Veterans Village of San Diego, where, as part of his treatment, he participates in expressive art therapy twice a week.
One of his pieces, "Anger Inside," was on display at Horton Plaza last week during a special exhibit featuring the art of veterans. The piece was of a sad mask, surrounded by text that described Watts' internal rage.
It elicited a strong response from the public. One woman hugged Watts after she learned he was the artist.
"People like it," Watts said. "They can relate."
Nine professional artists and photographers joined Watts and five other amateurs from Veterans Village — a treatment facility that helps veterans cope with the traumas of war — to show off their work during the first Veterans+Art Showcase.
The event was a joint effort of the nonprofit Veteran Artist Program and graduate business students from Brandman University who used their marketing skills to promote and raise funds for the cause.
Among the nine professionals, there were several who served in the military but never saw combat. One, 31-year-old photographer Bonnie Warrington, served in Iraq during a six-month deployment to Kirkuk in 2003-04, she said.
Warrington, a Myrtle Beach, S.C., native and Air Force veteran who lives in Los Angeles, displayed her project "History, Power, and Beauty," in which a nude model was photographed with international landmarks Photoshopped onto her body.
A recent graduate of the Art Institutes of California, Warrington has been with the Veteran Artist Program eight months, and one of her pieces was selected to be shown in Washington, D.C., this summer, she said.
"I think it's a great thing to have an exhibit going on to bring awareness to art and veterans," Warrington said. "It's a great opportunity for military, active and inactive, to realize there are programs like (this) out there."
The Veteran Artist Program is an international organization that fosters and promotes artists who have served in the military through networking, collaborations, mentorships and original productions.
"The goal is to promote awareness to the public of veterans, their service and connect veterans and art," Veteran Artist Program spokeswoman Kathleen Ellertson said. "We want to make veterans in the area aware of programs like this and other programs that can help them, and also make the community of San Diego aware of veterans and their service."
Residents of Veterans Village were invited to participate as part of the event's mission to educate visitors about the importance of art therapy, which has grown in popularity as a way to help veterans cope with combat-related issues.
Art therapy helps veterans reconnect with people, gives patients a sense of pride and accomplishment, promotes healthy living and increases mobility, said Kelli Kaliszewski, a recreation therapist at the San Diego Veterans Healthcare Center in La Jolla.
"With art therapy, a lot of patients use it as a tool to express themselves and deal with their emotions," Kaliszewski said. "They use art as their palette. Through their creativity, they can use it as part of their healing."
That certainly appeared to be the case for Watts. The power of his piece came from the text, which described how his anger burns inside him every day.
"I'm getting a lot of good feedback," he said. "This is good we're able to be a part of this as vets."
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Orphan Boy, Davion Only, Gets 10,000 Inquiries After Fla. Church Adoption Appeal
Davion Only, a 15-year-old orphan boy who recently pleaded in front of a Florida church for a family to adopt him, has now had about 10,000 families from the United States and abroad seeking to adopt him, says the adoption agency handling his case.
The agency, Eckerd, has received about 5,000 requests by phone and 5,000 by email and most of them have asked to adopt Davion, the agency's chief quality officer, Ron Zychowski, told ABC News.
These inquiries, which have come from across the United States and other countries including Canada, India, Mexico, Australia, Great Britain and even Iran, have "overwhelmed" the agency, Zychowski said.
Davion's plea invited so much traffic that the agency's website nearly crashed, prompting it to move to a bigger server.
Thanks to his case, numerous inquiries are now willing to adopt other children as well, Zychowski added.
"We currently have more than 200 children just like Davion that are in need of a forever family," the agency said in a recent press release. "We would love to share additional information regarding these deserving children to include how to view a picture of them and read about their unique stories."
Davion has lived in foster care for his entire life as his mother was in jail when he was born. She died earlier this year. He currently resides at the Eckerd's Carlton Manor residential group home in St. Petersburg, Fla., with 12 other teenage boys.
Davion recently made a heartfelt plea at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church St. Petersburg. He reportedly stood up before the entire 300-plus member congregation and begged for a family to adopt him and give him a real home.
"I'll take anyone," Davion told the congregation. "Old or young, dad or mom, black, white, purple. I don't care. And I would be really appreciative. The best I could be… I know God hasn't given up on me. So I'm not giving up either."
His plea to the church received national attention and support started pouring in on Facebook, Twitter and other social media.
Davion says he wants people to know that it's hard to be a foster kid. "People sometimes don't know how hard it is and how much we try to do good," Davion told ABC News on Thursday. "It's not really cool not to have anybody. I'm pretty happy and excited that people are calling and asking to talk to me and possibly be my family."
The adoption process is expected to take up to six months as it involves background checks and court appearances.
Davion's case worker Connie Going said the teen has always longed for a family but didn't seek one earlier perhaps hoping that his biological mother would come back for him.
Davion was short-tempered and wouldn't care for people who tried to get close to him. Nor did he take interest in his grades in school. But after his mother passed away, his new circumstances forced him to change. "He decided he wanted to control his behavior and show everyone who he could be," said Going.
Davion has even lost 40 pounds.
He has said having a family "will make me have more courage and it will make me look brighter and feel better in general."


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Locking Up 2012: Marathon #20 of the Year
Wet, muddy and cold. That's the only way to describe the last marathon of the year. At 8am on New Year's Eve, myself and 32 hardy souls from around the country gathered at the Le Cheile AC clubhouse in Leixlip, whereupon we were bused out to Westmeath. We went through the usual pre-marathon pictures and chatted with each other about plans for 2013, before leaving Furey's bar and trudging down towards the start-line. I knew we were going to be running alongside the Royal Canal – however, I did not realise it was going to be a "cross-country" affair…
And so it was with some trepidation that we set off. With all the fundraising activity in December (together with your general Christmas madness) I was feeling pretty exhausted the day before. Given that was the case, I was surprised to find myself ticking along quite well for the first 15 miles, jumping over most of the gates along the pathway.
As expected, the course was almost completely flat, with the only real inclines being at the road crossing points and the bridges. However, the muddy conditions underfoot significantly increased the difficulty. At best, your legs would be shredded from trying to push off without a firm footing. At worst, it became impossible to go any faster than a light jog. At about the 12 mile mark, I put my foot in a rabbit-hole and hit the ground – thankfully I wasn't injured. All that being said, my biggest problem came from my own lack of foresight. I hadn't ran a self-supported marathon in months, and had neglected to bring any supplies other than a few small bottles of water. From about 18 miles in, Finn O'Mara, Brian Ankers, Finn O'Mara and myself walk-jogged in a group – 4 minutes on, 30 seconds off. As you can see, by 23 miles in, I was in serious trouble. By that stage, I had very low levels of sugar and electrolytes in my system and had almost fainted twice. Apparently, Finn was somewhat concerned about me falling into the canal at one point….
As has been in the case in the past, I owe a lot to the generosity of my fellow runners. As they passed by, the guys from Le Cheile AC were generous with chocolate and energy gels, and Finn actually stayed with me through the last three miles. And then, finally (almost miraculously), it was over!
We're only slightly over €160 short of the target of €5,000 for ReachOut, with a few sponsorship cards still to collect, so fingers crossed we'll meet that goal. For my own part, I'd just like to say a very sincere thank you to everyone who helped me through the year, whether by donating, or by spreading the word about the campaign. And of course, have a great new year, hope it brings you guys health, happiness and prosperity (along with plenty of worn-out running shoes). 🙂
Photos courtesy of Rory Mooney (see his original set on Flickr here), Pat O'Keefe and Eamonn Dargan.
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Let's start the news this morning with a well-deserved laugh: the new Fangoria blog. LOL. Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Some people say that this ultra-basic blog is the death-rattle, some people say it's a possible rebirth. I kinda hope it's like a guy who's been in a serious car-wreck and has severe brain-damage, leaving him a drooling imbecile who has no real motor functions but is still, sadly, barely alive for years and years, becoming a drain on their friends and family who secretly wish that he would just die so they can move on with their lives, causing brutal inner turmoil inside them because they know that it's wrong to think of their loved one like that. Kinda like that.
Over at Dread Central, they score a nice coup with a short interview with Rider Strong, star of Cabin Fever and, more importantly, Boy Meets World. And while he does a serviceable job discussing the Cabin Fever legacy, not once do they ask him about motorboating Topanga's big fat juggs. Seriously...face aside, I could plant a flag on that pasty chest and proclaim it as the property of Spain. My God...did you see her in National Lampoon's Dorm Daze? That movie gave me arthritis, if you know what I mean.
Five-headed mangina Joss Whedon and hipster documentarian Morgan Spurlock are teaming up to make what is going to be the most ironic, annoying and patronizing documentary ever about the San Diego Comic-Con. Let's place bets right now that the man-mammed Whedon stuffs the thing with scantly-clad "Slave Leias" and then uses some sort of pseudo-feminist BS to make viewers think that what they're watching isn't Maxim-level jerk-off material. Meanwhile, Spurlock will comb his handlebar mustache with a PBR can.


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Senior Muslim Brotherhood leader arrested in Egypt
Published: 30th October 2013 08:37 PM | Last Updated: 30th October 2013 08:50 PM | A+A A-
Egyptian security forces arrested a key Muslim Brotherhood figure in a raid early Wednesday morning, a man on the run since the July coup that toppled the country's Islamist president, the Interior Ministry said.
The arrest of Essam el-Erian, the deputy leader of the Brotherhood's political arm, the Freedom and Justice party, was the latest in a wide-ranging crackdown of both the Islamist group's leaders and its rank and file members since the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi, who also hails from the Brotherhood.
Morsi, himself in detention, has been held at an undisclosed military location since the July 3 coup. He is facing charges of inciting supporters to murder his opponents while in office. Morsi's trial is due to begin Nov. 4. It is not yet clear if the 62-year old ousted president will appear in court.
El-Erian is also one of the defendants in the Morsi trial. He is accused of inciting Brotherhood followers to break up anti-Morsi protesters gathered outside the presidential palace late last year.
In photographs broadcast on state television following his arrest, the smiling 59-year-old el-Erian is wearing a white galabiya, the traditional male robe, and a skullcap.
The official state news agency MENA said el-Erian was arrested after a raid on an apartment in the eastern suburb of New Cairo, where he had been hiding. He was later transferred to the Torah prison complex in southern Cairo, where most of the group's arrested leaders are held.
The agency said he will be interrogated at Torah on accusations of inciting violence in a number of anti-government protests. The prosecutors later ordered el-Erian detained for 30 days on new accusations of inciting murder and attempted murder, organizing an armed mob and inciting the possession of arms during two protests in Giza against the current government that left more than nine dead.
While Morsi was in power, el-Erian frequently spoke publicly, often causing a stir as he turned from a moderate to a hard-line member of the group.
During a large-anti-Morsi demonstration last December outside the presidential palace, el-Erian went on a Brotherhood-affiliate television channel to ask supporters "in the tens of thousands, to besiege those thugs." At least 10 people died in subsequent clashes outside the palace.
While in hiding, el-Erian distributed messages to followers, urging them to denounce the coup and demand Morsi's reinstatement. In a recent pre-recorded message aired on the Al-Jazeera satellite news network, el-Erian criticized the military and the interim authorities and called on supporters, including students, to keep up their protests.
Hours after el-Erian's arrest, pro-Muslim Brotherhood student protesters stormed the administrative building of Al-Azhar Islamic university. They smashed windows and equipment while besieging the office of university's chief and other administrators.
The assault prompted university officials to call the police to break up the rowdy protests. Riot police forces entered the campus and freed the officials, security officials said. The university, where the Brotherhood has a strong base, has been scene to near-daily protests. Wednesday's protest, however, was the first time students threatened the university president; although they had besieged the administrative building before.
Mahmoud Salah, one of the protesters, denied the violence was the work of the students. He accused authorities of planting troublemakers among them to stir the violence. "Our protests are peaceful," he told The Associated Press. "We are against the coup."
Salah said police forces stormed the campus with armored vehicles and arrested students.
Television footage of the university showed damage inside the offices. Graffiti covered building walls, including one message inside that read: "CC Killer," referring to Egypt's military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Clashes between Brotherhood supporters and army supporters erupted on the campuses of universities in Egypt's second largest city, Alexandria, and in the Delta city of Zagazig, leaving at least 22 students injured. In Alexandria, the clashes damaged a university cafeteria, security officials said.
Following Morsi's ouster, the country's new, military-backed authorities cracked down on the group, arresting hundreds of Brotherhood figures and putting top leaders on trial. The authorities are seeking to show through the prosecutions that the Brotherhood fueled violence during Morsi's one-year presidency and after the coup.
Calls for reconciliation that would return the Brotherhood — which dominated elections after the 2011 fall of Hosni Mubarak — to the political system have gone nowhere, with neither side giving ground.
El-Erian's arrest came just hours after three judges presiding over a trial of nearly three dozen Brotherhood members, including its top spiritual leader and its chief financier, stepped down on Tuesday after security agencies refused to let the defendants attend the courtroom sessions.
The move was a sharp pushback from within the judiciary over the conduct of the trial amid criticism by the Brotherhood that wide-ranging prosecutions of its leaders, including Morsi and the group's spiritual guide, Mohammed Badie, are only vengeful show trials.
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We hear you whining: "Aw, man, books?! I don't wanna read books!"
Yes you do. You know you devoured the entire "Harry Potter" series in a few days -- and there weren't any magic tricks taught in those, were there? You also read "Twilight," because you just HAD to know why Edward was so mad at Bella before they even met.
You don't want to read any magic books? Get over it, and start reading. These magic books are some of the most compelling things you will ever read, because they teach so much more than how to do a trick. They are packed with performance advice and underground tricks. And they are loaded with tricks. LOADED.
There's an old saying: If you want to learn a new trick, read an old book. If you want to break through to be a master-level magician, you must read. These books should keep you busy for quite a while.


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The nearly 5-acre property on Sarasota Bay might have been conspicuous enough by its size and location, but the land boasts 600 feet of shoreline, as well.
The 916 Indian Beach Dr. land has two houses on it, too -- one of them a 1935 Thomas Reed Martin design -- and a gap between the other that's big enough for an 13,000-square-foot mansion.
But its price tag is really what's eye-catching: At $12.9 million, it is the second-highest priced residential property on the Sarasota Multiple Listing Service.
"We couldn't find anything comparable from Marco Island all the way up the coast," said Joel Schemmel, an agent with Premier Sotheby's International Realty.
To market the unique property, Schemmel has come up with an equally uncommon plan. He's invited architecture students from around the world to design a house of at least 6,000 square feet to fit between the two existing structures.
To date, he's received more than 40 responses from students at Harvard, the University of Miami and from colleges as far away as Bulgaria and Greece.
The grand prize is $2,500, and Schemmel has scheduled an event at the gated property in April to announce a winner and runners-up in the "Inspire Indian Beach" competition.
"The site is almost limitless as to what you can do with the size and design" of a house, said Schemmel. "We want to have some fun with it."
Local architects Mark Sultana and Jonathan Parks have already had some fun.
A limited liability corporation controlled by Howard Jacobs hired Sultana to design an 13,000-square-foot mansion, on a single floor and measuring 320 feet long. That's more space than the John and Mable Ringling mansion, C� d'Zan, has on its ground floor. Parks, meanwhile, focused on the landscape architecture.
Jacobs' plans also called for a 100,000-kilowatt photovoltaic the roof -- about 20 times that of most houses -- to generate power.
Sultana said Jacobs "wanted to have the largest solar-powered house in the world."
While the duo's plans are ready, Jacobs is not. He's since "rethought things" and has decided to sell 916 Indian Beach Dr.
The 1935 house on the property has 3,200 square feet and an anomaly in Florida -- a basement. Designed by Martin, Sarasota's most prolific architect of the first half of the 20th century, the house was renovated recently and painted baby blue.
Schemmel said the house and the other, 1950s structure on the property would be suitable for guest houses, home offices, studios or even offices for contractors who might eventually build a mansion on site.
"The amount of waterfront footage is limited with most properties," said Schemmel. "You have to go to two stories to maximize the views.
"Here you have a blank slate, and that is why we decided to do this competition.
"It is a unique animal for someone who wants that kind of property," he added. "Our buyer could be anywhere."
But if that buyer is into boating, he or she will need to find somewhere else to park their yacht. Because Sarasota's north bay is very shallow along Indian Beach, docks are not permitted.
Still, there's a consolation prize.
"It's a great spot for fishing, though," Schemmel said.
On bayfront, a 'blank slate,' and an upscale competition
The nearly 5-acre property on Sarasota Bay might have been conspicuous enough by its size and location, but the land boasts 600 feet of shoreline, as well.


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VILLAGERS in rural Oxfordshire yesterday said road closures in place were either being ignored or were no longer necessary.
Debbie Maddock, 45, of Abingdon Road, Culham, said residents, police and councils were all frustrated by motorists flouting road closed signs, causing water to flow towards their homes.
She said: "They don't care about their cars.
"When people drive through it makes a tidal wave which hits the house. I could stand here and cry at times.
"This morning someone took the barrier down and about 20 people came through. I only managed to make two of them turn back."
She said: "Police are fining people but that's more in Oxford."
A builder working on the house who did not want to be named said he had watched as one van driver tried to drive around the blockade, only to end up with his van in a ditch, and had to be towed away.
Thames Valley Police said that anyone ignoring a road closure could face an on-the-spot fine but that cases were being dealt with on an individual basis.
Spokeswoman Lucy Billen said: "If you are told by a police officer a road is closed and drive through anyway, we could fine you for disobeying the law."
Liam Carberry, landlord of the Plough in Long Wittenham, said a road closure sign at the entrance to the village, which yesterday was mostly free of floods, was in the wrong place and meant no-one was visiting the pub.
Speaking in the empty pub yesterday lunchtime, Mr Carberry, 29, said: "In the last week it has really hit hard. I would normally have 10 people at this time.
"The sign is in the wrong place, it should be further up.
"It was chucked in the ditch twice but it just gets put back up."
And in Grove, a field earmarked for up to 900 new homes was largely underwater, prompting questions about where the water would go once the new houses were built.
County councillor for Grove and village resident Zoe Patrick said: "Everybody is worried looking at that water in that field.
You are going to have to deal with a massive amount of water on there and rightfully residents are concerned about it."
Developers Gallagher Estates and Gleeson Homes have previously acknowledged the site is "within an area at risk of flooding" but pointed out the Environment Agency had no objections on flood risk grounds.


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On Friday afternoon, at a meeting of the annual Values Voters Summit in Washington, D.C., Texas Governor Rick Perry found himself involved in a controversy not of his own doing. Instead it was the man who introduced him to the evangelical audience that brought the controversy on to Rick Perry.
At around 2:30 in the afternoon, in his introduction of Perry, Southern Baptist Convention leader Robert Jeffress, who recently endorsed the Governor, described Perry as "the most pro-life governor in the United States of America." He also touched upon the gaffes made by Perry in the last debate by saying, "do we want a candidate whois skilled in rhetoric, or one who is skilled in leadership?". He went on to call him "a committed follower of Christ."
But 45 minutes later, when speaking to reporters, Jeffress told reporters that Mormonism is a "cult" and that voting for former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney would "give credibility to a cult". He also stated that he endorsed Perry only as an individual, and that he would not tell his church members how to vote. But he further stated that he is planning to give a sermon this Sunday in which he talks about "how a Christian should vote." Jeffress added that among the criteria is that the person they vote for be a Christian.
According to a live blogger at the summit reporting for the Washington Post, Jeffress also told reporters that many evangelicals were afraid to talk about Mormonism but would have a hard time voting for a Mormon candidate.
At the same time Jeffress also confessed that as a pastor he was "not nearly as concerned about a candidate's record on fiscal issues or immigration issues" as he is with their social conservative bona fides.
That however is a view which contradicts the political realities of the 2012 election. And as demonstrated by the highly motivated TEA movement, is not the most important aspect that they are seeking in a candidate. In fact for many of them, it is just the opposite. They are looking more for a Republican candidate who while having moral values, will stay out of people's personal lives.
That fact was not missed by Governor Perry. For he delivered a speech that focused less on faith and more on his record of job creation.
Despite the fact that the group he was addressing was gathered together to celebrate the fundamentals of the Christian faith and socially conservative values, Perry chose to make the point that he was running on a message of economic recovery. Such was most likely a tactical campaign decision based on an attempt to not allow rivals to paint him as a religious fanatic who would take the same priorities as Jeffress, to
Washington in 2013.
Ironically though, the remarks made by Jeffress did little to help his endorsed presidential candidate. In fact, Jeffress only did more to hurt Perry.
Evangelicals have no problem with Rick Perry. They know all that Jeffress tried to convey to them about Perry at the Values Voters Summit. However, Perry will have a problem with voters who are leery of having a President focused more on social issues than the economic and foreign affairs issues that the office of President was designed to addressed and which are in desperate need of being addressed properly. For those people, Jeffress did little to win over any converts to Perry. And at the same time, he pushed a very sensitive button regarding religious tolerance and bigotry.
But Jeffress is probably less concerned with getting Rick Perry elected than he is with selling a new book that he has coming out.
For his part, after Jeffress made his off the cuff remarks, Rick Perry had his campaign distanced the him from Jeffress. They noted that it was the organizers of Values Voters Summit that chose Jeffress to introduce the Texas governor, not the campaign. However it was later confirmed that Perry approved of having Jeffress introduce him. Based upon Jeffress' longstanding and well publicized history of religious intolerance, Rick Perry should never have allowed Jeffress to have the opportunity to be an representative of Perry's supporters. Allowing Jeffress to introdcue him was indeed a big mistake. Either that or Perry does not see much wrong with Jeffress' intolernace and bigotry.
Perry spokesman Robert Black did released a statement that read "The governor does not believe Mormonism is a cult. He is not in the business of judging people. That's God's job."
Whether that is true or not, no one can't know for sure. All we can do is take Perry at his word. But interestingly enough the words that Jeffress speak do happen to be suspiciously scripted.
According to CBS, during Jeffress' post Perry speech comments, he claimed "I did not talk about my Mormon views" with Perry, and added, "I'm not insinuating that the governor shares those at all — he may not." described himself as only an acquaintance of Perry's. "I did not talk about my Mormon views" with Perry. He continued, "I'm not insinuating that the governor shares those at all — he may not."
Jeffress then said the following words which rang some alarm bells with me;
"I haven't gone coyote hunting with him,".
They were the very same seemingly unrehearsed words he spoke in an MSNBC interview on August 14th [see the interview below] . Personally, it sounds to me as though there is a lot more coordination between Jeffress and Perry's campaign than some are willing to admit.
In another interview, this one on Fox News Live, back in June of this year, Jeffress expressed his disappointment in Mike Huckabee's decision not to run for President. He also stated that without Huckabee in the race, Chrsitians may be faced with having to hold their noses and vote for the lesser of two evils. Jeffress then claimed to being non-partisan and then professed that he is only concerned with "the next President being committed to eliminating the tide of un-Godliness and evil that is sweeping our country". He even admits "while Romney may make a good President", but adds, "we better understand that if we vote for Mitt Romney we are not voting for a Christian".
Observe the video for yourself. I believe you will find this religious leader to be preaching a level bigotry that is so obvious, that is actually offensive. I can only say that thank God most true Chrsitians are not as ignorant, bigotted, and intolerant as Robert Jeffress is. And when I write "intolerant", I do not mean it in the politically correct sense which is to deny the truth. I mean it in the sense of trying to defy logic and closing doors based upon perceptions, not actual facts.
The only way for Rick Perry to really nip this in the bud is to do more than distance himself from Jefresss. In many ways this could be Rick Perry's Jeremiah Wright moment. That is why Perry needs to denounce Jeffress for his prejudices and defend Mitt Romney for having what may be religious differences but are most certainly Christian values. If he does do not do so, Mitt Romney could turn what initially seems to be a relatively minor verbal hiccups, into a major issue that he could turn around to his advantage.
In this day and age, for Americans to hold prejudices against a political leader because of their faith, is nothing other than an example of backwards thinking and a contradiction to the very constitutional principles that the G.O.P. is trying to stress the need for our nation to return to.
As for Robert Jeffress, I am sorry to say this, but he is an ass.
I say so not neccessarily because of his beliefs but because of his obvious insincerity and the mixed messages that he as a religious leader, sends. Personally, I think he is more concerned with selling his new book than he is with either whom our next President is, or Jesus.
But how does Mitt Romney feel about it all? We may get the chance to find that out on Saturday, when Mitt is scheduled to address the Values Voters Summit himself. His approach to the evangelicals gathered there will be quite interesting, especially in light of the assault made upon him and his faith by Perry supporter Robert Jeffries.
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Audi stays in the victory lane at Le Mans
- Seventh success for Audi in endurance classic
- Audi TDI Power dominates again
- Extremely difficult conditions in jubilee race
AUDI AG has continued its impressive series of victories in the Le Mans 24 Hour race in extremely difficult conditions. Frank Biela (Germany), Emanuele Pirro (Italy) and Marco Werner (Germany) repeated their success from last year thus giving Audi their seventh victory in the French endurance classic. For the second consecutive time, the Audi R10 TDI claimed victory. The revolutionary diesel sportscar from Ingolstadt remains unbeaten at Le Mans.
In the 75th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour race, Audi again gave an impressive proof of "Vorsprung durch Technik". The Audi R10 TDI was the fastest and the most reliable car in the field. From the first to the last lap, one of the three diesel sportscars from Ingolstadt headed the field.
More than 260,000 spectators witnessed one of the most exciting 24 Hour races in the history of Le Mans. Changing weather conditions at the beginning claimed the Audi R10 TDI with start number 3 when Mike Rockenfeller left the rain-soaked track on his third lap and collided backwards into the armco barriers.
The impressive showing of Dindo Capello, Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen and Allan McNish came to a premature end as well: After having controlled the race with a considerable margin for more than 16 hours, the left rear wheel of their Audi R10 TDI loosened on Sunday morning. Dindo Capello who celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday was behind the wheel of the car. He had no chance of avoiding the accident.
Thus, during the last seven-and-a-half hours, all hopes for Audi were left on the shoulders of the Audi R10 TDI with start number 1 of Frank Biela, Emanuele Pirro and Marco Werner. Conditions were extremely difficult owing to torrential rain in the final phase of the race, however, the established Audi drivers mastered this task with bravado. The impressive winning margin of Marco Werner over the second-placed Peugeot was ten laps at the finish line.
After its seventh Le Mans triumph, Audi has moved up to third place in the historic records during the 75th edition of the French endurance classic. Only Porsche and Ferrari have won at Le Mans more often than Audi.
"This was certainly the most difficult race that we have ever contested at Le Mans", said Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG after the finish. "So this victory counts even more. On the race track, we have shown once more that we have the best technology, the best drivers and the best team. Everybody within Audi can be proud of this success."