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Hadrian's Wall Country and Covid 19/Coronavirus information. Please find current statements from Hadrian's Wall Country and by the World Heritage Site Coordinator, and information for businesses operating along Hadrian's Wall, with links to funding and support.
Announcement from Hadrian's Wall Country
Updated: 18/09/2020
We are pleased to welcome back visitors to the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, attractions remain open at this time. As of the 18th of September new restrictions have been put in place in the North East to control the spread of the coronavirus, more information on the restrictions can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-measures-introduced-in-parts...
To comply with these new restrictions, please book tickets and visit Hadrian's Wall venues as an individual household (or support bubble) of up to six people.
Across Hadrian's Wall, local partners have been working hard to put measures in place that will help keep people safe and enable them to enjoy Hadrian's Wall again. Tourism and hospitality providers, attractions, restaurants, pubs and accommodation, who are much of the living landscape and lifeblood of the Wall, are now able to welcome you back once again for overnight stays, meals with loved ones, and to visit sites, all with appropriate safety measures.
Although much of the Wall's trails and cycleways have remained open and visiting these places remains the same, visiting certain sites at this time may be a little different to before with pre-booking required for visitors. Information on how to do this quickly and easily and links to each site can be found below.
Visit Britain has recently launched the 'Good to Go' industry standard and supporting mark for businesses which demonstrate they are adhering to the respective Government and public health guidance, have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment, and check they have the required processes in place. For more information click here. Good to Go
We would like to thank the Wall's communities and visitors for continuing to be understanding and responsible during this time.
Visitor Attractions on Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site stretches across over 100 miles of Northern England, with museums, Roman ruins, and visitor facilities across this space now able to welcome you back.
We would like to ask that visitors are responsible and continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines when visiting, what is a living and working landscape on the Wall.
Below is outlined information for visitor attractions, what to expect when visiting, dates, and booking details:
Northumberland National Park Authority
• The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is open 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week
• Walltown Country Park – Walltown visitor centre is open 10am – 5pm, Friday to Sunday
For more information click here Northumberland National Park
Vindolanda Trust
The Vindolanda Trust operates Vindolanda Fort and Museum, and the Roman Army Museum.
Both sites are now open 7 days a week and pre-booking is required. For information and booking click here Vindolanda Trust
English Heritage
Booking is now open for the English Heritage Sites on the Wall.
Learn more about visiting English Heritage Wall sites here
Click on each fort in order to book: Birdoswald, Chesters, Housesteads,Corbridge
National Trust on Hadrian's Wall
The National Trust Visitor Centre at Housesteads Roman Fort is open to the public. Housesteads is run jointly between the National Trust and English Heritage, National Trust Members can book to visit for free by clicking the link to Housteads above.
For more information about the National Trust on Hadrian's Wall click here
Senhouse Museum
Currently the Senhouse Museum remains closed to the public, but will be ready to welcome visitors soon. However, for more information and to see online exhibitions of the collection please head toSenhouse Museum
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums (TWAM)
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums operates a number of venues along the Tyne, for information on visiting and a timescale of openings click here
Follow the links to visit Arbeia Roman Fort and Segedunum Roman Fort
The Great North Museum: Hancock and it's Roman Gallery will reopen 1st of September.
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
For the most up to date information on phased reopening and what Tullie House are doing to safely facilitate visiting follow the link.
Click here for the latest news, and for what's open at Tullie, follow the links to find out about the Garden, Cafe, Shop, and Treasures of China Exhibition.
Tullie House is looking for the public to help tell the story of Cumbria during the current pandemic, If you live in Carlisle and Cumbria, to be part of the Covid19 Collection, find out more here
Further Information
If you need further information on current developments, please consult our partners' websites: English Heritage National Trust Cindolanda Trust Northumberland National Park Authority Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Senhouse Museum
The Ordinance Survey offers correlated data and information on visiting regions: OS Maps
Walking and Cycling on Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall continues to facilitate access to beautiful open spaces, nature, and history. Northumberland National Park Carparks are open, although visitor facilities at this time are reduced. Information about cycling The Wall can be found here , and walking routes here . A downloadable pdf of walking routes along Hadrian's Wall is also available here
When walking or cycling in the countryside, please remember to follow the Countryside Code and act responsibly.
You can do this by:
• Leaving no trace of your visit and taking all litter home • Not using barbecues as they risk causing wildfires • Keeping dogs under control and on a lead when you are around livestock • Leaving gates as you find them and following instructions on signs • Keeping to footpaths, bridleways and byways and following signs where they suggest alternative routes.
Public Transport on Hadrian's Wall
Public transport services to access Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site are continuing to run across the line of The Wall. However, due to the Coronavirus/COVID-19, bus and train operators have introduced new timetables and appropriate social distancing measures. While using public transport it is compulsory to wear a face covering.
The AD122 Hadrian's Wall Bus is running a daily timetable between Hexham and Haltwistle for the summer of 2020. Please be aware that for public safety the AD122 will be operating with social distancing restrictions which will limit the passenger capacity on the buses and that use of public transport at this time remains is primarily for essential travel only. A revised timetable for the 2020 season can be found here. The timetable for trains running through Hadrian's Wall Country along the Tyne Valley Railway can be found at tvcrp.org.uk.
From 18 September, as a result of the restrictions imposed in Northumberland. Newcastle, Gateshead, Tyneside and Durham, public transport in this area should only be used for essential travel, to work, to school or for an essential appointment (eg medical).
Please check service providers' websites for the latest updates. Links to transport providers can be found on the Hadrian's Wall Country Travel pages: traveling Hadrian's Wall
Accommodation, Pubs and Restaurants
Holiday accommodation - including hotels, B&Bs, cottages, campsites and caravan parks will be able to reopen. You can find accommodation providers on the Wall here
Highstreet shops, restaurants and pubs in England are adhering to safety guidelines, such as protective equipment for staff, limiting the number of customers at any one time, placing protective coverings, and heightened cleaning schedules. To find out what's available on the Wall click here
For more information on accommodation providers you can also visit Heart of Hadrian's Wall
When Visiting Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exists for the public good. Having access to cultural and heritage sites at any time can be beneficial in helping wellbeing and Hadrian's Wall continues to be available to benefit public mental and physical health.
Hadrian's Wall for 2000 years has been and continues to be a living, working landscape, and so on behalf of Hadrian's Walls communities, we ask that all visitors please be mindful and follow advice from central government departments, Public Health England and visitor attractions where appropriate.
Current information about the Coronavirus/Covid-19 can be found at theDepartment for Health and Social Care The latest advice from the NHS regarding the virus can be found here
When considering visiting we ask visitors take the following steps, which are consistent with UK Government Advice :
• If you have received a positive coronavirus/COVID19 test result, are suffering from a recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or high temperature (temperature above 37.8C) as well as recent loss of taste and/or smell, current advice is to stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started. Members of the Household who remain must stay at home for 14 days. • Wash your hands often, for 20 seconds using soap and hot water. Particularly after coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose, or after being in public areas where other people are doing so. Hand sanitizer can be used if that's all you have access to. • When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and throw the tissue in a bin immediately. If you don't have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands). Then wash your hands or use a hand sanitizing gel. • Clean and disinfect regularly touched objects and surfaces using regular cleaning products to reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people. • Please maintain social distancing of 1+ meters • If in an enclosed space or using public transport, please wear a face covering.
Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site and Coronavirus: A Statement by the World Heritage Site Coordinator.
Hello Everyone,
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is John Scott, I am the Management Plan Coordinator for the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.
I have wanted to wait before sending out this message, so as not to get in the way of the immensely important guidance from our respective health authorities, guidance that we should all follow to protect ourselves and our communities. No words that I can add can really express the importance of doing our best and playing our role in combating this difficult situation.
In my role, I have the opportunity to work alongside the hundreds of partners who are dedicated to conserving, researching, and sharing this special place called Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, so people can discover and learn from it now and into the future. We all enjoy our jobs and take the responsibilities of these roles very seriously. However, we unfortunately find ourselves in a time that is very far from normal for all of us and so I wanted to say a few words on behalf of the cast of thousands that call beautiful Hadrian's Wall Country home, and for who it is a way of life, be they business and organisations, both big and small, or the many individuals with incredibly strong personal connections.
Over the last week our various partners have justly followed UK government advice and temporarily closed their doors to help fight the spread of COVID-19. For the people at these sites, this is their livelihood and their passion. I have had a chance to talk with a number of people from across the World Heritage Site and one thing comes through time and again, which is just how desperately sad they are not to be able to share this special place with you at this moment in time. So much of their time and energy is put into preparations every year, getting ready for the sunshine, and the chance to welcome you through their doors, and 2020 was no different, until now.
So with that in mind, while we are unable to welcome you in person, we plan to come to you via our website and social media channels. We will do our best to share stories and pictures from across the World Heritage Site, maybe we can introduce you to some of the people that make this place what it is, especially those people you don't get to normally see but who play an important role in making the area 'tick'. We will try and bring you stories from east to west, historical and modern, with plenty of gorgeous pictures so you are in the know. If you are a regular visitor then maybe we can highlight some old favourites and help you discover new places. If you have always wanted to visit then we will try and bring some inspiration so you get the most out of that first trip and hopefully you can all share your own stories of Hadrian's Wall to help others plan their next adventure.
We also promise to use our time here to plan to make Hadrian's Wall the best it possibly can be, and ready for your return. We have events to plan, learning programmes to develop, signs to replace, and the National Trail will look even more special given an extra bit of time to rest.
So, all we ask in return is that you seriously follow all the government's advice, so that we can halt this virus in its tracks and once it's safe to do so, we can welcome you back to share this amazing place.
John Scott
World Heritage Site Coordinator
Hadrian's Wall Country: Coronavirus/COVID-19 Statement
Updated: 17/04/2020
Due to the unprecedented circumstances of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic we cannot reccomend visiting Hadrian's Wall, at this time.
Hadrian's Wall Country is operating within current government guidance which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
The latest advice from the NHS regarding the virus can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/.
Hadrian's Wall, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exists for the public good. We will continue to promote our cultural and heritage assets through digital means at this time.
The health and safety of visitors, staff, and residents is the main priority of all organisations operating along the line of Hadrian's Wall and we will continue to act in accordance with the published guidelines issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Public Health England.
Funding and Support for Businesses and Organisations along Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site
Information and useful links can be found here: https://hadrianswallcountry.co.uk/media/news/hadrian%E2%80%99s-wall-world-heritage-site-covid-19coronavirus-information-and-support-businesses
The northern frontier of a mighty empire that once covered the known world.
For around three centuries, Hadrian's Wall was a vibrant, multi-cultured frontier sprawling almost 80 miles coast-to-coast. Built by a force of 15,000 men in under six years, it's as astounding today for its sheer vision as it is for its engineering. Milecastles, barracks, ramparts and forts punctuate a diverse landscape that provides a dramatic backdrop.
Explore bath houses, turrets and shrines, visit galleries and museums and watch live excavations uncover fresh details of ancient Roman Britain before your eyes. However you discover it, Hadrian's Wall is a unique, must-see monument and a remarkable place to experience.


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Merry Christmas!
Pushing Daisies
A short animation inspired by the life of a homeless man I once met & an observation I had at another time.
Sea of Debris // Pokemon NO
Each year, we are reminded through sad dog commercial after sad dog commercial about the suffering of rejected animals. We also wince at the idea of dog fighting and cock fighting, and rightly so. Unfortunately, we have turned a blind eye toward what is arguably our generation's most cruel form of creature enslavement. In fact, we celebrate it. Enough is enough. We have seen what banding together can do to places like Sea World and Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus. Let us now turn our attention toward those creatures we call Pokemon. Lift your face to the sky. Together, let us shout with one accord and be voice of hope for them.
Sea of Debris // Flashpoint PaHAHAHAradox
Here's a BRAND NEW Sea of Debris cartoon for you guys. The big news this week was the Suicide Squad movie. I love DC comics and actually really liked Suicide Squad the movie, as well as Leto's Joker. BUT that didn't stop me from making fun of it.
Sea of Debris //Unnatural Election
In light of the upcoming election AND Mtv's announcement of the new Mtv Classic channel, I decided to put this short video together.
Meet the Summertons
Meet the Summertons in our latest cartoon short. They count themselves very blessed to have children. Awwww how sweet!
Jazzy Gator Rooftop
This latest mural was an interesting challenge for me, given that it is different than what I typically paint. I was asked to do a silhouette piece, and came up with an alligator sonorously playing a tropical scene from saxophone. Plain. Simple. Jazzy.
Sea of Debris: Hot Moon
Check out this short entitled, Hot Moon.
It was drawn and animated in Adobe Photoshop.


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I began working with Compost Montréal in November 2012. I have long been fascinated with our society's conception of waste, especially upon reading Cradle to Cradle, the green design 'bible', written by an American architect and a German chemist. Properly decomposing our organic waste, and recycling the technical nutrients that we use to make things, is essential to a sustainable society.
I am also interested in enterprise as a means of transforming society. Compost Montreal is a private enterprise, and has received no government or charitable support since beginning. This is a testament to the power of enterprise and community engagement to create alternative, sustainable services and systems, though there is no doubt government support is welcome and needed.


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Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc.
RESPONDENT: Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc.
LOCATION: District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division
DECIDED BY: Rehnquist Court (1990-1991)
LOWER COURT: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
ARGUED: Nov 26, 1990
DECIDED: Feb 26, 1991
Neil L. Shapiro - on behalf of the Respondents
Stephen V. Bomse - on behalf of the Petitioner
Facts of the case
Media for Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc.Audio Transcription for Oral Argument - November 26, 1990 in Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc.
Audio Transcription for Opinion Announcement - February 26, 1991 in Business Guides, Inc. v. Chromatic Communications Enterprises, Inc.
William H. Rehnquist:
The opinion of the Court in No. 89-1500, Business Guides versus Chromatic Communications Enterprises will be announced by Justice O'Connor.
Sandra Day O'Connor:
This case comes to us on certiorari to the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The question presented is whether Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which allows a judge to impose sanctions when signed documents are filed that had no basis in law or fact, imposes an objective standard of reasonable inquiry on a represented party who signed such a document.
We hold that it does.
The petitioner, Business Guides, filed a copyright infringement action in Federal Court against the respondent, Chromatic Communications.
Representatives of the plaintiff company signed the complaint and a supporting affidavit.
The District Court learned that the law suit had absolutely no basis in fact, sighting the seriousness of Business Guides' improper conduct.
The court invoked Rule 11 and imposed monetary sanctions of the amount that the defendant had spent defending the suit.
Business Guides appealed claiming that Rule 11 applies to attorneys, not to represented parties.
The Court of Appeals affirmed.
We agree with the Court of Appeals.
The purpose of Rule 11 is to curve abuses of the judicial system.
It does this by imposing a certification requirement.
A pleading, or other paper filed with the court must bear the signature of an attorney or a party.
And that signature certifies that the signer has conducted a reasonable inquiry to ensure that the document is well-grounded in the facts and the law.
The text of Rule 11 makes clear that it applies equally the signatures of attorneys and of parties.
We hold that a represented party, who signs a pleading motion or other paper, has an affirmative duty to conduct a reasonable inquiry into the facts and the law, and the standard is one of reasonableness under the circumstances.
The judgment of the Court of Appeals is affirmed.
Justice Kennedy has filed a dissenting opinion which Justices Marshall and Stevens have joined and as to parts one, three, and four which Justice Scalia has joined.


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Brunswick cop accused of trying to send obscene materials to girl
Garrett Brosnan, 25, released on bail following court appearance
A Brunswick police officer is due in federal court Wednesday afternoon on charges that he tried to send obscene materials to an underage girl.
Garrett G. Brosnan, 25, of Bath, was arrested Tuesday, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Craig Wolff, told News 8 WMTW that a criminal investigation was launched after a complaint was made to police in Arizona about online conversations between a girl and an adult man. Wolff said that Brosnan is a
Brunswick police officer.
Officials said that on two occasions earlier this month, Brosnan allegedly sent obscene material to an individual who they say Brosnan believed was a 14-year-old girl.
The person who received the material was actually an agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations.
According to an affidavit filed in federal court in Portland, federal agents began investigating last month when they were contacted by the Flagstaff, Arizona Police Department.
Flagstaff police said a parent had reported that over a period of five days in October 2015, their 13-year-old daughter had engaged in an online conversation with an individual who described himself as a 19-year-old man.
The girl's parents contacted police after finding the conversation on a device used by the family.
According to court records, federal investigators were able to trace email addresses to Brosnan. Federal agents then created an online account posing as a teenage girl.
Court records said that Brosnan sent lewd videos and photos of himself to a federal agent who was posing as a 14-year-old girl.
In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, Brunswick Police Chief Richard Rizzo said Brosnan had been placed on leave while an internal investigation is conducted. Brosnan has worked for the police department for three years.
"It's embarrassing to me, it's embarrassing to our offices, it's embarrassing for the town," Rizzo said at an afternoon press conference. "The officers are very concerned. If this is true, there are officers who are very good friends of Officer Brosnan, if this is true, they're disappointed. They feel betrayed," Rizzo said.
"We have high standards. This is really an aberration. Our officers are vetted out, we do excessive background checks," he said. "We have a great police department, very ingrained within the community and very well-liked by the community. This is very unusual."
Brosnan did not enter a plea during an initial appearance in U.S. District Court in Portland Wednesday afternoon. He was released on bail.
If convicted, Brosnan faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.


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After taking a couple weeks off from blogging, I'm back! Life has been extremely busy lately due to practices and just senior year in general. Thankfully, this week has slowed down a bit, which has given me an opportunity to refocus on my racing. This past Tuesday we raced in the JPS meet, and it turned out to be a great day for racing. The humidity level was rather low, and it wasn't too hot unlike it has been the past few weeks.
We ended up winning three out of four races. Our varsity girls, middle school girls, and middle school boys came in first, and our varsity boys came in fourth. We were somewhat disappointed with that fourth place, but we know that we'll bounce back from it.
Emma Sammons won the middle school girls race with a 14:24. Savannah Dinger followed in second place with a 16:21. Six of our seven girls came in the top ten, which led to a 27 point win over Natchez. We have a very strong middle school team this year, and I'm looking forward to see how they do at Mid-South later this month.
Grayson Edwards left the meet with a solid time of 11:50 to win the middle school boys 3200 meter race. Seven more of our boys finished in the top ten. These runners were John Sasser, Jamin Duncan, Miles Williams, Clayton Turnage, Nakalvin Morningstar, Mills Sheridan, and Shaw Bergold. Our boys ended up with a 21 point win over Natchez.
Autumn DeHuff was our first varsity girl to finish. She came in third place with a time of 23:40. Skyler Ellis followed with a time of 24:07 coming in fourth. We had two more runners in the top ten, Farrah Pitts and me. I finished in seventh with a 24:34, and Farrah finished in eighth with a 24:38. We ended up beating Canton Academy by 17 points, giving us our third win of the meet.
JJ Kaler ended the meet with a time of 18:10 and a first place finish in the varsity boys' race. He was our only runner who came in the top ten. The boys faced a lot of competition in this meet. Our next runner was Bryce Harrison who came in fourteenth place with a 19:41. We were hoping to win each race, but we're all still really proud of how we all ran.
Our next meet is at Madison on October 14th, and I'm very excited about running against some harder competition! I hope that the weather will be perfect for racing, and everything will fall into place. I'm sure I'll be seeing some of you there! Happy racing!
Until next week,Madeleine Biddle. Northwest Rankin


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Lenten Journey
Like other emotions, anger is accompanied by physiological and biological changes. When you get angry, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, as do the levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline. Your rate of breathing increases and your body's muscles tense.
Anger will not help you live a good life as God wants…put out of your life every evil thing and every kind of wrong you do. Don't be proud but accept God's teaching…This teaching can save your souls. [1]
Anger feeds anger.
Beware of cultivating perpetual rage.
There's much to be angry about; So much to lament over. Our souls cannot bear the strain of endless seething.
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Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 1, No. 2, April-June, 2005, pp. 92-97
Original Article
Use of Rt-PCR in detecting disseminated cancer cells after incisional biopsy among oral squamous cell carcinoma patients
Ramani Pratibha, Thomas George, Ahmed Shaheen
Department of Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology, Saveetha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai-77, Tamil Nadu
Code Number: cr05019
AbstractPURPOSE: Tumour metastasis is the most clinically significant and enigmatic aspect of tumour behavior and is an unequivocal hallmark of malignancy. Until recent years little has been known about the transportation phase of vascular dissemination during biopsy, because of the technical difficulties in demonstrating circulating cancer cells.
AIMS: This study examined whether cancer cell dissemination results from incisional biopsy in the peripheral blood by using Cytokeratin 19(CK-19) as the marker for Reverse Transcriptase- Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). In-house recipes without utilizing kits were employed to extract genomic and total RNA to make the procedure user friendly.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study population consisted of n=10patients who were clinically diagnosed for oral squamous cell carcinoma and who had not undergone any previous biopsies. 5 patients who were to undergo incisional biopsies for benign conditions served as controls.5 ml of blood aspirates were collected before and within 15 minutes after incisional biopsy. CK-19 gene and a positive control gene β actin were isolated to confirm the primers. Using the total RNA, RT-PCR was performed for β actin and Ck 19 gene expression. RESULTS: Rt-PCR did show any expression for the CK-19 gene.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion there was no evidence of dissemination of cancer cells in our study and the patients are on a regular follow up for the past one and half years. But larger sample size should be examined to make the procedure a diagnostic tool for cancer metastasis
Keywords: Cytokeratin19, β actin, Rt-pcr
Malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity are relatively rare in most parts of the world. In countries such as United Kingdom and the United States for example, malignant neoplasms comprise only 2% to 3% of total malignant tumours.[1] There are exceptions however, and in various parts of India and with regard to Chennai, approximately 40% of all malignant neoplasms are oral in males and around 9% in females.[2] The vast majority are epidermoid (squamous cell) carcinomas, accounting for 94.5% of all cancers of oral cavity.
The size of the clinical problem of oral squamous cell carcinoma is illustrated in [Table - 1], which shows the recent annual average number of new cancer registrations in our dental college & hospital only.
The role of histopathologist in the evaluation of tumour specimens has become complex in the last 10-20years and will continue to develop in the decade ahead. This is in part is attributable to the increasing sophistication of therapeutic approaches employed by oncologists, leading to requirements for more accurate identification of tumour groups that may vary in their natural progression and responsiveness to treatment
Tumour metastasis is the clinically significant and enigmatic aspect of tumour behavior, which can be defined as relentless progress of neoplasia resulting in death.[3] It is believed that a few malignant cells are released into the blood stream during incisional biopsy of malignant epithelial tissues of the oral cavity and these free floating cells may establish metastasis elsewhere.[4] Several authors have tried to show the dissemination phase of cancer cells in relation to cancers arising from other body tissues.[5], [6], [7] With the advent of molecular biology several studies have been successfully tested in detecting micrometastasis especially in relation to lung, breast and prostrate carcinomas.[8], [9], [10]
Cytokeratins are one of the main families of intermediate filaments that belong to a multigene family distinguished by their cell type specific expression. Malignant cells general retain their intermediate filaments of their progenitor cell type and consequently cytokeratins have been used to characterize neoplastic cells.[11], [12] Among these, Cytokeratin 19, a 40-kDa epithelial cytoskeletol protein is considered as an epithelial marker as they are not expressed in normal haematopoietic tissue.[13], [14]
As very few studies have been carried out in relation to oral cancer dissemination phase especially in Indian scenario, our objective was to test if we can detect these released cells by a powerful and sensitive method like RT-PCR, an adaptation of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR.)
The study group consisted of n = 10 patients who were clinically diagnosed for oral cancer and were to undergo incisional biopsy [Table - 2]. The control group comprised of patients who were to undergo incisional biopsies for benign conditions (n = 5) [Table - 3]. The patients in the study group were clinically staged and an informed consent was obtained from all patients. Subsequently, a 17-gauge needle was placed in the median forearm vein. To avoid dermal contamination, initial 1 to 2 ml of blood was discarded and then subsequently 5ml of blood was collected. Samples of peripheral blood (5ml) were collected at various times viz. immediately before incision and within 15 minutes after biopsy. Subsequently 300 aliquots of whole blood was taken in two microfuge tubes for isolation of genomic DNA along with 900ml of red blood cell lysis buffer, incubated, centrifuged in microfuge and pellets of WBC were resuspended and then combined in a single tube. Then 600ml of ice-cold cell lysis buffer was added, homogenized with subsequent addition of Dnase-free Rnase and incubated at 37°c for 60 minutes. After adding 200ml of potassium acetate, the solution was vortexed and centrifuged at maximum speed (15,000 rpm) to obtain a visible pellet of the complex. The pellet was then dissolved in isopropanol and then reprecipitated with 70% ethanol. After centrifugation the DNA pellet was air dried and then finally redissolved in 100ml Tris EDTA (pH 7.6). After casting the gel the DNA was loaded onto the gel after mixing with gel loading buffer and electrophoresed at 5-8V/cm.
Standard precautionary steps were followed while isolating RNA; to avoid contamination with Rnases.Glass wares used were baked at 200°c for 5-6 hours. Strict standardization procedures according to the international norms were followed for the RNA extraction procedure including preparation of stock solutions, instrument usage and sterilization. The blood sample was centrifuged and the buffy coat obtained was immediately mixed with 2 ml guanidine isothiocyanate solution. Subsequently, total RNA was extracted using the acid guanidine isothiocyanate-phenol-chloroform (GITC) method.[15]
RNA electrophoresis was carried on a formaldehyde agarose gel at 6-7 V/cm in the submarine gel electrophoresis system with 1X Formaldehyde gel running buffer. RNA was quantified to determine the quality and concentration for its subsequent use in RT-PCR, by 1ml in alkaline water and reading the A260 & A280 in a UV spectrophotometer.[16]
In order to remove the contaminating DNA from the RNA, Dnase I treatment was given, as there should not be any false positive result due to contamination with the DNA.[17]
The gene specific primers for CK-19 were taken according to Datta et al[9] and were obtained from Hysel India Limited, New Delhi.
CK19 (Forward CK1)- 5′-AAG CTA ACC ATG CAG AAC CTC AAC GAC CGC -
1 mg of Dnase I treated RNA was used for reverse transcription along with the gene specific primers (CK19 1,CK19 2 and β actin 1 and β actin 2) in a PTC-150 Minicycler (MJ Research). The kit involves the usage of a blend of Moloney variant of Murine Leukemia Virus (M-MLV) with Avian Myeloblastosis virus (AMV) reverse transcriptase on the RNA at gradations of 47°C for 30 minutes, 50°C for 15 minutes and inactivated at 94°C for 2 minutes and then run at the PCR conditions for 35 cycles with appropriate positive and negative controls. Subsequently, the samples were loaded on a DNA gel and viewed in a transilluminator to appreciate any amplification.
The tissues obtained after the incisional biopsies were immediately processed and stained with haematoxylin and eosin, which confirmed squamous cell carcinoma with degrees of differentiation.
Amplification was obtained for the β actin RT-PCR that was set up for positive control among both the control and study population
However, there was no amplification among the control and study group for CK19 RT-PCR in both samples obtained before and after incisional biopsy [Figure - 1], [Figure - 2], [Figure - 3].
Molecular biology has profound influence on the basic understanding of several disease processes. The study of genetics and its role in causing human disease is now widely recognised as being at the forefront of medical research. In itself, this approach has been a departure from conventional histopathology, where the broad tissue patterns and cytological appearance observed are a result of the combined expression of tens or thousands of genes.
There are two types of genes based on their expression patterns: Housekeeping genes that are expressed in all tissues (eg. β actin) and tissue specific genes, which have specific functions in specific tissues (eg. CK19 in oral epithelium). While tissue specific genes are present in every cell of all tissues, they are expressed by the formation of mRNA followed by the formation functional protein in specific cells or tissue. Cytokeratins are one of the main families of intermediate filaments that are predominantly expressed in epithelial cells where they show strict lineage and differentiation associated patterns of expression. Malignant cells generally retain their intermediate filaments of their progenitor type and consequently cytokeratins have been used to characterize neoplastic cells. Among these, cytokeratin19, a 19 Kda epithelial cytoskeletal protein is considered as an epithelial marker as they are not expressed in normal[17] haematopoietic tissues. It is believed that malignant epithelial cells are released into the blood stream during incisional biopsy and these free floating cells may establish metastasis elsewhere.[18] Our objective was to test if we can detect these released cells by a sensitive and powerful method like RT-PCR; an adaptation of PCR. PCR is a sensitive technique to detect the presence of specific DNA sequences. The preference of RT-PCR over routine PCR is due to the fact that the closeness of exons in mRNA reduces the segment to be amplified, especially in situations where the point of interest in the genome or gene to be amplified is too large.
Primer design is of paramount importance, as it should specifically detect the sequence of interest CK19 in this case and not with other non-specific entities. Further, they should be specific enough to distinguish between members of a family of genes or the functional gene and its pseudogene.[19] Our primers were specific as shown by the amplification of the β actin and CK19 genes from the isolated genomic DNA and that our PCR technique is sensitive enough to detect the genes in the human genome. Under the same optimized conditions, RT-PCR was performed to detect mRNA expression of CK19 gene. However, no amplification was obtained for the same.
At this juncture, rationale thinking on non-amplification of CK19 gene expression by RT-PCR has thrown us with many possible considerations for the same.
Where have the Circulating Cells Gone?
Cancer cells after gaining access to the venous circulation are completely trapped in the vasculature of the organs of first encounter eg. The lung and vertebrae for cancers draining into the vena cava. Large numbers of circulating cancer cells may be killed in the microvasculature by haemodynamic destruction, by elements of the host surveillance system such as macrophages and natural killer cells.[20] Nabil Hanna in her literature review on NK cells has mentioned the discovery of a fast clearance assay of circulating tumour cells invivo that selectively detects NK cell mediated tumouricidal activity.[20]
Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes (CTL) recognise antigenic peptides only when they are presented in association with major histocompatibility ( MHC) class 1 molecules . A lack of MHC class 1 antigens on neoplastic cells would thus be as effective as a lack of tumour specific antigens in abrogating or evading immune surveillance.
The cytolytic conjugate between CTLs and tumour cells is stabilized by interactions between the LFA-1 integrin on the lymphocytes and the ICAM-1 ligand expressed by the target cell. Lack of expression of ICAM -1, would appear to permit circulating tumour cells to avoid establishing stable cytolytic conjugates, and might provide a mean of evading CTL mediated killing.
Moreover, metastasis is a dynamic and periodic event, and may not be ongoing at the time of a single blood flow. Interestingly many studies showed that the circulating cancer cells were transiently (15 minutes) detectable.[21]
The time interval was followed accordingly in our study. Blood samples were drawn immediately before biopsy to check if there was any previous dissemination.
Time intervals between the samples may need to be defined for each tumour type or in relation to their metastatic potential, as the timing of samples in relation to invasive procedures may be critical.[22]
Threshold of RT-PCR
Length of the Expected Fragment
Several authors have been successful in detecting occult metastasis especially in relation to breast carcinoma, lung carcinoma, and prostrate carcinoma using the CK 19 RTPCR assay.[8],[9],[10] The same primer design has been followed in the present study as well .
Integrity of RNA
CK19 Expression
Incisional Biopsy
Cole et al[26]\ discuss that the incisional biopsies for surface tumours such as oral cavity, bronchus may result in oozing of blood from the surface of the biopsy site. Since any bleeding from a surface biopsy is not confined, there should be no elevation of tissue pressure and therefore no possibility of intravasation of the cancer cells.
Even if there are viable tumour cells after the incisional biopsy, the first line of defence like the natural killer cells, nm23 gene expression and elaboration of natural inhibitor proteins such as TIMPs plasminogen inhibitors, will function as metastasis suppressors and prevent tumour cell invasion. Moreover neoplasms are biologically heterogeneous and the process of metastasis is selective and depends on a combination of factors.[27], [28], [29], [30]
Genetic and Environmental Factors
Sample Size
Newer markers such asCK20 may be more fruitful in reliably detecting dissemination as few authors suggest that CK19 may not be a very powerful marker.
However, our patients in the study are so far free of any recurrence or metastasis after the treatment after being followed up for the past one and half years and hence suggesting that the molecular technique could have been accurate in assessing the dissemination status.
ConclusionThe results of our study show that there is no dissemination of cancer cells after incisional biopsy into the circulation in oral squamous cell carcinoma. The patients too are disease free after one and half years of follow up. However, larger sample size with the use of several markers would definitely increase the specificity and reliability of these PCR based assays.
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There are not many cuter couples in Hollywood than Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. It is rare that they don't offer up a photogenic photo, and they look genuinely happy. The beautiful duo shared happy baby news on December 19th, 2014 regarding the birth of their second child, a daughter, named Delta. Congratulations and best wishes go out to the entire family!


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By David O'Sullivan
Gardaí at Fermoy are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occured yesterday afternoon, Saturday 22nd August 2015 at 4 p.m.
A male motorcyclist (41 years) was fatally injured when his motorcycle collided with a car. The collision occurred at Ballinrush, Kilworth, Co. Cork. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Cork University Hospital. The occupants of the car were uninjured.
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#10 369. HALLOWEEN REUNION [This wasn't a perfect column, but it still was pretty spooky, and I did one of the stories on an audio clip, so I am proud of that.]
#9 349. DRUNKEN DILEMMAS [I mostly include this one because of how much fun I had writing it, and putting those jackasses in their place.]
#8 361. GALACTIC SLURPEES [I'm still wary when I take walks for that dog]
#7 347. THE QUESTION MATRIX [I'm including this in my pre-nup]
#6 332. MOTTO OÂ THE YEAR [I can't believe it's been a whole year. Seems like just yesterday]
#5 368. CHANGING HORSES IN MIDSTREAM [Just thinking about this column makes meJoness for those cookies. Tasie, if you happen to be reading....]
#4 360. BLISTER [In case you were wondering, there really is a Ken McCoy. And he really is a jerk. And if he's reading...ah, who am I kidding? That bastard can't read.]
#3 371. THE RISE OF CHARLIE DROP [You must buy this book. I'm fairly certain I wouldn't have been able to write such a good column without great material.]
#2 336. FIDES EXSEQUOR [When it's all said and done, this trilogy might make me famous some day.]
and the number one column I wrote in 2005.....
#1 352. BOTH BARRELS [Not to be one of those annoying chain letters, but read it again, and then send it to someone. Send it to ten someones. Please. The most important column I ever wrote.]
Up next year: perhaps more retrospective of '05, or maybe we'll look ahead. Or maybe I'll teach your grandmother to suck eggs. You never know here.


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Shambhala Australia and Shambhala International are pleased to offer Part 2 of the training program for Shambhala Educators who feel inspired and ready to continue along the path of helping others on their meditative journeys.
When we support students along the Shambhala path, we are bringing together the Shambhala principle of basic goodness and meditation practices that are the distillation of thousands of years of practitioners' experience. We are helping others to recognize that meditation is a portal through which we can discover our innate human capacity for wakefulness, wisdom and compassion—and to learn how to bring those qualities into our lives, creating good human society.
Skillfully guiding others in the journey of meditation requires knowledge based on studying view and practices of meditation, as well as on deep personal experience. The SPMI needs to be able to authentically meet each student where they are and provide the appropriate next step on the path of meditation, and to do this in an environment of kindness, acceptance and understanding.
This training offers a strong foundation in knowledge and skills essential to being a Shambhala Path Meditation Instructor. We will review the fundamental teachings of meditation, and study and practice how to support students both within and between the Way of Shambhala programs and courses. Participants also will deepen their understanding of the practices of listening, reflection and inquiry, and will practice ways in which to bring these skills into their work with students.
Acharya Dale Asrael
Dale is an Acharya (Senior Teacher) in the Shambhala lineage. She became a student of the founder of Shambhala, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1973, and worked closely with him for several years, and then became a student of the current leader, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. She has taught in the field of contemplative education for more than thirty-five years, and is an Associate Professor at Naropa University, in the Mindfulness-based Transpersonal Counselling Psychology and Master of Divinity programs. She is the founder and teacher of Naropa's Mindfulness Instructor Training program.
In addition to her teaching at Naropa, she leads meditation retreats and dharma programs internationally, and trains meditation instructors. Dale is a practitioner of the ancient contemplative body-mind practice QiGong and has been appointed to teach in the Xiantianwujimen and Yiquan lineages by Daoist lineage holder, Eva Wong.
Program fee includes all food. Food preferences are taken into account as far as possible, and meat, vegetarian, and vegan options are available. Accommodation is a separate charge (see below).
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Women Only Drug Rehab
Substance abuse and addiction among women has become a rampant problem. According to a three year research study issued by the National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, more than 4.4 million women suffer from alcohol abuse or dependency. It's also been found that more than 2 million women use illicit drugs on a regular basis. While these statistics are startling, they illustrate how much of a need there is for womanly only rehab centers.
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How Addiction Disorder Affects Women
Several research studies have been conducted to determine the effects of drug and alcohol use, abuse, and dependency on women as compared to their male counterparts. These studies have revealed that there are stark differences between female and male substance abuse and addiction. For example, according to a study by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.6 % of females aged 12 and over use drugs for a period of one month or longer. Other studies have found that women become addicted to drugs and alcohol much faster than men, and once a female starts to use a substance, she will likely become dependent on it. Furthermore, women who abuse and are addicted to substance are more likely to suffer from the negative consequences that substance use and addiction causes faster than their male counterparts. Women are also more likely to engage in risky behaviors than men are when they are addicted to drugs or alcohol; for example, they tend to partake in dangerous sexual behavior, and that behavior can lead to physical, mental, and emotional abuse, which can further fuel their addiction.
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- Problems with eating disorders
- Infertility
- Fulfillment challenges
It's also been found that women who do enter rehabilitation centers tend to have more severe mental health, behavioral, and social issues than men who attend rehab. Additionally, women who are incarcerated in state and federal prisons have higher rates of drug abuse than males, as per the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Addiction is the cause of incarceration for many women; whether it's because they committed crimes to obtain a substance or because they engaged in illicit behaviors while they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The Importance of Women Only Rehab Centers
While many women can find the tools and strategies they need to attain sobriety at a mixed gender substance abuse rehabilitation center, many do find that facilities that cater only to women are even more beneficial. Considering the fact that females are affected by addiction disorder differently than males, it's extremely important for women to have treatment options that are customized to their unique needs.
Compared to mixed gender rehabilitation centers, women only rehab centers provide greater benefits for females that are battling addiction disorder. Some of these benefits include:
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- Reduced temptation and pressure. For some women, sexual relationships with men can be extremely distracting and can impede their ability to concentrate on sobriety. When men are not present, women feel less temptation and pressure so they can focus more on recovery.
- Empowerment. For both men and women, feelings of empowerment can increase the chances of recovery. In rehab facilities that treat both genders, women might have a hard time feeling empowered. When women receive treatment at centers that only cater to females, they can feel much more empowered, which can help them take back control of their lives from addiction.
- Focused on women's unique needs of women. As mentioned, scientific and research studies have revealed that addiction disorder affects women differently than men. As such, it's important for treatment to focus on the unique needs of women, and that's exactly what women only rehab centers do. When women receive the specific support that they need, their chances of recovery dramatically improve.
Given these benefits, it's easy to see why females who suffering from drug and alcohol abuse and addiction should consider treatment at a facility that caters only to women.
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Effective rehab facilities for women should address the following:
- One-on-one therapy so that women can discover the root causes of their addiction and learn how to handle those issues in a healthy manner without the use of drugs or alcohol.
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I don't know about you but, for me, it has come time to relish the outdoors with its warmth and festivals. So what's on the checklist? Sunscreen? Check. Bug spray? That's a must. Bottles for water, juice, or whatever slakes your thirst? Absolutely. Sleeping bags, tents, ritual items? Triple-check. Clothing may or may not be optional. You can pick up clothing that suits your mood, size, and need from a variety pagan vendors, so that won't be an issue. Now we're ready to go, right?
Well, not quite.
What about Pagan etiquette?
Some may look at this and wonder, do we have an Emily Post or Emily Vanderbilt for all things appropriate for Pagans out and about during the summer months or whenever Pagan festivals flourish? Not exactly.
Some types of etiquette, such as how one handles bathroom rites and the bodily functions that arise with those rites, are considered standard. If there are special considerations, event organizers might post signs to indicate a change in what might be called normative bathroom behavior. For example, at one indoor meditation retreat where participants were expected to remain in silence, there was a sign on the bathroom door reading: "If it's yellow, let it mellow; if it's brown, flush it down." The goal was to maintain the silence of the atmosphere, rather than to disturb those present with multiple incidents of loud flushing.At an outdoor festival, this would probably not be a problem. Outhouses and secluded spots behind trees seldom make loud, interfering sounds. How many times have you seen hand sanitizer or wipes present to maintain a sense of cleanliness and good hygiene? It matters, and the last thing that you want to bring home from a gathering is an infection such as shigellosis, which could be prevented by simply washing one's hands or using lots of hand sanitizer.
As we gather in large groups, the basic manners associated with social etiquette do seem to prevail. When we bump into someone, we say, "Excuse me," or in more casual situations, "Sorry." We may soften the interaction with a brief touch of hands or squeeze of the arm or shoulder to indicate that we did not mean to cause offense.
We introduce ourselves to one another, and take turns listening, in order to form new friendships.We try not to interrupt each other when speaking. Okay, that last one may go out of the window during the excitement and the joy of festival time.
When someone does something for you, whether it is helping out with a tent or getting a car unstuck from the mud, we say, "Thanks." When we need help, we ask for it. The term "please" may be used, but some offer a smile or some nonverbal gesture to indicate something similar. When we know that we've crossed a boundary, we may say, "I'm sorry."
These are the basic lubricants that keep the community flow going in many a public setting, both in the United States and beyond. Saying phrases such as "excuse me," "please," "thank you," "hello," and, "goodbye," are basic etiquette. In festival settings, we listen and try to put on our best social interaction skills as we understand them.
Sometimes we want let loose in order to have a good time. Is that when all of our basic etiquette rules go out the window? And, what about Pagan gatherings specifically? Are there special considerations?
Not so fast. If the use of manners is the common lubricant that keeps things going regardless of different personalities, social backgrounds, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and Pagan traditions, then they need to remain in place regardless of the fun we are having.
In that respect, which manners matter most to Pagans when interacting with other Pagans at a Pagan gathering? While clothing-optional may be the first thing that comes to mind in response to this question, there are some things that might matter more.
First, be aware of other traditions. If you aren't sure, ask.
Don't presume that everyone at a festival is Wiccan or Druid or Celtic or British Traditional or solitary or even a Witch. The person next to you could be polytheist, a practitioner of Voudon, a Pagan atheist, Ásatrúar, or a non-tradition-specific Pagan. If there is a ritual solar holiday celebration, don't presume that the name and symbolism is the same as what you celebrate in your tradition. It may be. It may not be.
Don't touch ritual items of any sort without permission. You never know who, whether deity or person, might be disturbed or offended when you do. Watch how you use your ritual tools and when. Whatever you do or however you identify, be it in a tradition or as solitary, be prepared to interact with others who may have a completely different frame of reference of Paganism than you.
If your festival is tradition-specific, there is the advantage of attendees usually knowing the norms for that particular tradition. Even in a tradition-specific festival, that person in the corner may be new to the area or even from another part of the world. Enjoy yourself, but don't take familiarity of shared tradition for granted.
If you are going to an outdoor week-long festival and you hate camping, do not ruin the experience for your neighbors or friends who came with you. Remember, for some, the one week outdoors with other Pagans, doing what might not be accepted openly in one's hometown is their only vacation for the entire year. If you are unhappy due to the bugs, heat, mosquitoes, perceived lack of energizing rituals, not enough time or space or positive energy for unbridled sexual interactions, then do something about it, or go home.
Go home? Yes.
In short, Pagan etiquette includes ensuring the comfort of those around you.
If you are a newcomer, who is nervous about going, read up on the festival beforehand and find someone who has actually gone. If you showed up more adventurous, knowing nothing about the festival, take the time to find the main folk who have organized the gathering. Ask someone who has come every year to show you around.
Rest when your body is tired. Stay hydrated to enjoy the many experiences that will come your way. Remember why you came. Was it to experience amazing ritual? Attend as many as you can. Was it to find out how other traditions do things?
Go to what seems the most different from your home tradition or solitary experience and let yourself be open to the experience. Was it to find connection with other Pagans? Try to make friends and to be open with at least a few new folk. Better yet, offer to help. Volunteers are the life blood of any Pagan gathering; it is an excellent way to meet new people.
Know yourself and let others get to know you too.
If you are a seasoned festival-goer, remember that there are those who have never attended and who might benefit from your guidance. While it is comfortable to remain just with the familiar, our community as a whole can only grow stronger when each one reaches one. Who knows? You may just make more friends from other parts of the country.
Find at least one or two new people. Ask what drew them to this particular festival. Perhaps they are of the same tradition as your own. Perhaps they are wanting to know more about your tradition because it is so different from what they practice. Perhaps they just want to admire your attire, tattoos, or jewelry. The joy of festivals is often the warmth of genuine hospitality and friendship that abounds throughout the gathering. Remember when you first went to a Pagan festival and what made you feel welcome.
Share the love. Pass it along.
For those who revel in sexual adoration, understand that not everyone is on the same page, and do not judge them for not quite catching up to where you are. Some people prefer an audience; others want just the persons involved and the gods. I am happy for anyone who experiences pleasure, but consideration and ear plugs can go a long way.
Likewise, clothing-optional means just that. Some may feel more comfortable in clothing; some may enjoy having all bits out and about to bless the wind, so to speak. Neither is good nor bad; neither should be treated as being less than truly and authentically Pagan, clothed or unclothed. The mosquitoes will love the meal in any case.
If etiquette is meant to smooth the way between and among members of a group, then Pagan etiquette can be a reminder of what we all know to do anyway. We take a break when we celebrate during festival season. This is a time to put a big stop sign to the usual "go, go, go" pace that so many of us have throughout the rest of the year. We renew our Pagan roots and our belonging to the overall Pagan community. If we bring our children, then we instill what it means to be Pagan, to gather, to laugh, to play, to worship, to make new friends, and to come back refreshed to our homes. Etiquette helps make the celebration all the sweeter.
Now, where did I put that sunscreen?
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The views and opinions expressed by our diverse panel of columnists and guest writers represent the many diverging perspectives held within the global Pagan, Heathen and polytheist communities, but do not necessarily reflect the views of The Wild Hunt Inc. or its management.


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The students of the MBA in Sports Management from the Torrens University in Australia have met in person over the last few weeks with the Real Madrid Graduate School - Universidad Europea.
During this time they took part in several activities such as the visit to the facilities of the Spanish Golf Federation, where they learned about what golf is like in Spain and how this institution works. They also practised some golf and even became "baptised" in it (which means that they had a class where they learnt the basics movements and skills of golf).
They also went to the "City of Football" where many of the trophies and medals won by Spanish athletes throughout history are displayed.
The Zarzuela Hippodrome was another of their pit stops. They learned about horse racing in Spain and about the importance of a central venue for the horse riding world. That same day they visited the Real Madrid Sports City in Valdebebas. They also took a tour of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and even watched a match.
Torrens University students could also participate in one of the main events of the academic year: The White Week, where so many important professionals in the field went and they could learn a lot about them.
These are just a few of the activities that the students had the chance to do before celebrating their graduation from their study in Sports Venue Management and Operation on Friday. They received their diplomas from Emilio Butragueño, the school´s General.
The Real Madrid Graduate School - Universidad Europea, is present in 13 countries across America, Europe, Australia and Asia with different campuses and Schools, including Torrens University in Australia.
The course in Sports Venue Management and Operation is part of the Masters Degree in Sports Management that the students from the Australian university are studying. Thanks to this masters that the students are doing in this university which is part of the Laureate International Network, they have learned how to manage facilities which, thanks to their construction, require specific knowledge and abilities to be optimised.
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What kind of school is Liguori?Liguori has partnered with the School District of Philadelphia to offer the Fortis program, an accelerated blended learning program designed to provide returning students the opportunity to earn diplomas. We have a unique academic program combining direct classroom instruction and online materials that enable students to achieve and maintain grade-appropriate literacy levels with an individualized reading and math program.
Who is eligible for the Liguori Fortis Program?Students between the ages of 15 to 21 who are over age and under-credited; are off-track for graduation; have already dropped out; have been identified as being at higher risk of dropping out; or who have not had success in traditional schools. Additionally, students can have no more than 13.5 credits to be eligible for the Fortis Program.
What will the Fortis Program offer?Liguori Academy Fortis Program offers students the chance to earn high school credits and engage in a safe, supportive learning environment with small class sizes and one on one instruction and tutoring. In addition to academic classes, Fortis students will have opportunities to meet and work with industry professionals, mentors and career counselors who will help them determine the next step in their paths to success. At the successful completion of the program, a high school diploma will be issued.
Is there a cost for this program?No. The School District of Philadelphia funds the program.
Are classes held at Liguori Academy?Yes. All classes are held at Liguori Academy in Kensington.
Is transportation available?Students who live more than 1.5 miles from our school are offered free SEPTA passes.
Are uniforms required?Yes. Students must wear Liguori Academy uniforms. Dress code information will be provided to parents/guardians and students at the time of enrollment.
How long is the school day?The school day runs from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In some cases, Fortis offers flexible work rosters for students who rely on their own income.
How long can students take to earn their credits?Students can take a maximum of 2 ½ years to earn the credits needed for graduation and a diploma.
What is the first step in the Fortis Enrollment Process?It is important for all parties to address the importance of student and family commitment to successfully participating in and completing the program. After completing an application, parents/guardians and students must meet with Liguori Academy staff to discuss Fortis program expectations and opportunities.
Who can I contact about this program?For more information about the Fortis program, contact Liguori Academy.
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Going digital is the trend now and a lot of people love to carry it with style on their homes. The best part is that there are amazing tech inventions that can be used at home to make your living simplified with technology.
There are tons of them available in the market which cater to different sectors of a household. Therefore, we have compiled a list of the best you can showcase or which are healthy gift options.
Best Tech Gift Ideas For Smart Home Owners
If you are looking to buy a gift for friends and family who have already set up a smart home, here are some of the perfect tech gift ideas that can be used.
You can also give these as a gift to the friends who have not started their Home Automation journey and forced them to set up a smart home.
August Smart Pro
We know the number of efforts one has to take in order to find the missing keys be it a man or a woman's bag. The search is simply never-ending!
August Smart Pro is the perfect digital device that will lock and unlock the door automatically when you're at home, leave the home or are sipping coffee in a coffee shop.
You can monitor and keep a track of who comes to your house with the help of the application. You can also lock and unlock the door with the application's help and using your voice as controls.
But, that's not all; it is compatible with Alexa, Siri and Google Home to control the device.
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Petnet Smart Feeder (2 Generation)
Feed your pets hassle-free when you're away from home. Petnet offers a smart solution with the help of its smart pet feeder which feeds your pet as per your inputs and time.
If you're in a doubt, you can enter the details of your pet in the application and it recommends you the right number of the portion and right time to feed your pet. The container and the machine is easy to clean.
It comes with a self-rechargeable backup battery that has a battery life of 2 days. The application sends you a notification after your pet is fed and when the machine is running out of battery life.
Also, it is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant so, you can ask them to feed your pet. In addition, it also has NestCam which can send screenshots of your pet eating its food.
Philips Wake Up Light
This is one of the best alarm clocks which allows and stimulates your body to wake up more naturally and in a positive and good mood.
This wake-up light starts working 30 minutes before the set time to wake up and gradually increases the light to fill up the room with bright yellow light resembling the sun-light which ends with a small beep which means it's time for you to wake up.
You can set up the intensity of the light you wish to fill up your room with. This can also be used as a bedside lamp which can be turned on and off with a single touch.
This wake-up light is the best gift for someone who hates getting up in the morning even after keeping multiple alarms.
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Amazon Smart Plug
This is the most affordable and the best thing to gift someone as it saves tons of energy bills and does the smart work for your home.
You can turn any device into a smart one just by attaching the plug of the device into the smart switch. Devices such as microwaves, coffee machines, mixers, night lamps will switch on and off automatically with a single command.
You can control and schedule the device timings with the help of Alexa which is available for download on your iOS or Android devices.
You can also operate the switch commands with the help of Alexa. The best part is you can operate the appliances with the help of its application anytime and anywhere.
Ecobee Smart Light Switch
If you want to go one step forward and gift something more than just a smart switch, this gift is for you. You can control this device with Alexa and also manage the lights of the house from anywhere with the help of the application.
We know how much extra we have to shell out from our pockets every month just because we forgot to switch off the lights while leaving the house. This smart device turns the lights on when you enter the room and switches them off when you leave the room.
You can command Alexa to turn off the lights which are on downstairs and so on. The application also gives you smart options like vacation mode which keeps a bit of ambiance to your home when you're out for a safety to avoid any mishaps, no disturb mode, etc.
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Ring WiFi Video Doorbell
There are times when we are not close to the door and want to see who has come to the house or have a small casual talk before opening the door. Ring Video Doorbell works with Alexa and allows you to answer the door from almost anywhere in the world.
It also rings all the Echo devices in your home and allows you to answer the door from there. If you have the Echo Show, you can even have a video chat with the person at the door.
Add the ability to check the status and video from anywhere including at night with the included night vision. It also has a motion sensor-based alarm system so you can get all the activity report.
It also comes with a lifetime theft warranty, which means in case of theft of the doorbell, you will get a replacement free of cost.
The Purple Blanket
This blanket has a two-way design which helps you cover yourself irrespective of the weather, time, mood and place.
One side is warmer which lets you cuddle up during winters while watching a movie while the other side is cooler which can be used during summers to sleep peacefully.
The installed EiderTechie takes care of the breathability, temperature and the insulating features of the blanket. It is one of the coziest blankets which you can buy and use it according to increase your comfort.
Both sides are made of the plush micro link which gives ultra-durability. It is also machine washable and stain resistant to keep it clean. Enjoy your movies or TV shows while snuggling in this cozy blanket.
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SWASH Express Clothing Care System
Swash clothing care promises a 10-minute dry cleaning of your clothes which removes the odor, makes the clothes wrinkle-free, restores and gifts them a longer shelf life.
This product works super fast and saves your pennies at the dry cleaners. The model is compact and sleek and can be easily stored anywhere.
To start, just plug in the machine in a socket and insert the desired function pod cups. It does not require any special arrangements such as water to operate.
The design of the product is easy to fit which will save you space. Just install it any cupboard or close to your cloth drawers. So go ahead and give something best for your clothes and make their life longer.
ecobee Smart Thermostat
Fluctuating room temperatures can turn into an annoyance easily. This is a problem that can be solved with ease with the use of a smart thermostat. What that does is that it adjusts the temperature of a room in accordance with the room temperature and occupancy.
It has an energy-saving mode that allows you to save about 23% of your electricity bills. There are separate apps and voice commands with which you can adjust the room temperature as well.
The ecobee smart thermostat also compatible with Alexa smart devices. So you can easily use the voice commands or smartphone to control the temperature of your home.
eufy BoostIQ RoboVac
Everyone needs some help with cleaning up. One way in which you can get some stellar help is with a robot vacuum.
Eufy Robovac is a slim device that can easily vacuum your home for about 100 minutes at a stretch. Its design allows it to reach all the small crevices that are usually overlooked.
It has a large suction force and makes very low noise as well. Additionally, this robot vacuum comes with an app that allows you to locate it in case it goes missing.
So here are some of the gadgets which you can give any homeowner who is looking for smart gadgets. Some of them will help their automation efforts or help them do their day to day tasks efficiently.