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SRIDs are used as a means to distinguish between the many different coordinate systems. Often there are several coordinate systems that will be suitable for the task you are trying to achieve. The first decision you need to make is whether to use a geographic (latitude/longitude) coordinate system or a projected (x/y) coordinate system. If you are working ...
ArcGIS Online Network Analysis services are based on road network data (from various vendors such as HERE/TomTom and some others in several countries) and do not include railways. You would need to obtain the data and build your own network dataset.
Not really an answer, but important: An SRID like EPSG:4326 or EPSG:3857 is just a reference number to access a commonly used projected coordinate reference system (CRS). A projected CRS consists of a geographic CRS (geodetic datum, ellipsoid/spheroid, prime meridian), a projection method and parameters, linear unit, and (optionally, for the PROJ.4/GDAL-...
Assuming you have multiple independent polygon shapefiles of fires for a specific area, you can use the following workflow: Merge your shapefiles into one Use the Count Overlapping Polygons script tool The resulting polygon shapefile will have a count associated with the shapefile, which you can then use in your symbology.
try hex binning. https://github.com/minus34/postgis-scripts/tree/master/hex-grid here is some code for creating hex grids over Australia at varying levels put together by @Minus34. It's very useful for being able to show the large amount of point data into useful and spatially identical areas.
Try using the same tool but from the Processing Toolbox: Processing Toolbox > QGIS geoalgorithms > Vector analysis tools > Distance matrix This version includes distances at 0 m. The first image shows the results of the Distance matrix tool from the Processing Toolbox: This second image shows the results of the Distance matrix tool from the toolbar (...
It depends on what coordinate system you're using. If you are using a projected coordinate system (with units in meters or feet), you can use the field calculator (use the Python parser) with this expression: math.hypot(!SHAPE!.firstPoint.X-!SHAPE!.lastPoint.X, !SHAPE!.firstPoint.Y-!SHAPE!.lastPoint.Y) Or if you want distance on the earth's ...
You can use Feature Vertices to Points tool with the option to put the points at the Start and End of the line. Then use the Near tool or the Point Distance tool, this will then give you the linear distance between the end and start point. This can be added to a model to automate it. http://help.arcgis.com/EN/ARCGISDESKTOP/10.0/HELP/index.html#//...
I had a GIS class with the quarterback of the LSU football team. For his class project, he mapped out his passes into different regions of the field and compared his completion rate across the regions.
Yes, Kirk Goldsberry now works for the San Antonio Spurs.
You might want to look at existing software for wind modelling for inspiration. There are a few of these, which cater for the renewable energy market (wind modelling is one of many factors used to assess where to build wind turbines). There's a list here in wikipedia.. some are proprietary, some are open source. You could look at SAGA GIS's Leeward/...
ESRI has some tools: USGS uses Python to deliver Water Quality Assessment tools National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Area-Characterization Toolbox Water Quality Monitoring Data Collector and U.S Watershed Boundaries Water management: Water Delivery Sewer Collection Stormwater Conveyance
To do this I would use the Union tool to calculate the overlap relationships between polygons. I would then use arcpy.da.UpdateCursor to iterate through each polygon and add up the ranks/weights of any polygons that overlap in that area.
I think dwell time and trajectory are more appropriate words for this. See "Estimating the most likely space–time paths, dwell times and path uncertainties from vehicle trajectory data: A time geographic method". -- Tang J, Song Y, Miller HJ, Zhou X (2015)
It can be done be done by using the intersect tool and select by location. First step: Use the intersect tool. When used on a single layer the output are only the parts that were overlapping. Second step: Use the Select by location function to select the features in your original layer and give them the uniqe number via the field calculator. (if needed ...
Note, this will not be a full answer to your questions. However, I will try to provide some ideas for question 2). I leave questions 1) to users that are more familiar with remote sensing techniques than I am. Ideas for question 2) I dont' think there is an out-of-the-box solution to the DSM creation / manipulation. You could try to: Use the focal ...
Nearest Neighbour analysis between points in 2 tables utilizing with distances set along specific polyline roads
It sounds like what you are really after is some routing software. Take a look at RouteFinder for MapInfo @ www.routeware.dk Besides using some bespoke software I think the only other option is to attempt to write a routine yourself using MapBasic. Not the easiest task and probably not worth the effort given that there is already software available to do ...
I found the answer to the original question, and will therefore answer it here, and make a new question. Turns out that the points that are omitted are the ones that match exactly , or that has 0 metres between them. New question will be about how I can make a distance matrix with both the nearest points with distance >1 m and the ones that match exactly....
Counting polygons in one layer that are overlapping/touching/contained in each polygon in separate layer of contiguous polygons using QGIS?
EDIT: there is actually a simpler answer. Compute the intersection between your two layers (Vector > Geoprocessing tools > Intersect), then use the Group Stats plugin to compute statistics on the constituencies. You can even compute the total area of Natura 2000 sites per constituency. Minor issue: it will only take into account Natura 2000 sites that ...
So after Joseph 's very very heplful comment and the link suggested the following is working in my plugin: ## from qgis.analysis import * from PyQt4.QtGui import QFileDialog ## ##path definition: code copied & pasted from _init_(self, iface) method ##from the plugin' s main module & CLASSNAME: the plugin' s classname locale = ...
When there is a space in the path, it is recommended to use the r"D:\etc" notation, so that the whole path is understood as one single string. See also the help topic Setting paths to data in Python.
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Article: Could hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy improve the treatment results of esophageal cancer?[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: To assess the effectiveness of hybrid minimally invasive esophagectomy (hMIE) in comparison with open esophagectomy (OE) in esophageal cancer treatment.
Article: Validation of the Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory for Epilepsy (NDDI-E) Serbian version[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory for Epilepsy (NDDI-E) was developed and proven efficient for the rapid detection of a major depressive episode in people with epilepsy. This study describes the development, validation, and psychometric properties of the NDDI-E Serbian version. A consecutive sample of 103 patients with epilepsy was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and the NDDI-E. All patients had no major difficulties in understanding or answering the questions of the Serbian version. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.763. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed an area under the curve of 0.943 (95% CI; 0.826 to 0.951), a cutoff score of ≥14, a sensitivity of 72.2%, a specificity of 95.2%, a positive predictive value of 81.3%, and a negative predictive value of 94.3%. The NDDI-E Serbian version scores were significantly and positively correlated with those of the BDI (p<0.001). The NDDI-E Serbian version constitutes a concise and consistent depression screening instrument for patients with epilepsy.
Article: Correlation between nonalcoholic fatty liver and cardiovascular disease in elderly hemodialysis patients[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Purpose: The number of elderly patients with end-stage kidney disease is on the rise. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by parenchymal fat accumulation in patients without information about alcohol abuse. The aim of our study was to determine correlation between NAFLD and cardiovascular diseases in elderly hemodialysis patients. Methods: The examination was organized as observational and cross-sectional study in elderly patients on hemodialysis. An abdominal ultrasound examination was made in order to define NAFLD. Intima-media thickness of the carotid arteries was quantified by Doppler ultrasound. Biochemical parameters, gender, anthropometric characteristics, duration, adequacy of hemodialysis, blood pressure, smoking and cardiovascular disease were determined. Respondents were divided into a group with NAFLD (37/72 patients, 51 %) and group without NAFLD (35/72 patients, 49 %). Results: Patients with NAFLD have significantly more cardiovascular disease (p = 0.017) as well as significantly higher values of intima-media thickness of the carotid arteries (p = 0.03) in correlation with patients without NAFLD. Patients without NAFLD have a statistically lower triglyceride (p = 0.04), aspartate aminotransferase (p = 0.006), alanine aminotransferase (p = 0.013) and gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (p = 0.029) compared to patients with NAFLD. Patients with cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of NAFLD; likewise, patients with NAFLD have a three times higher chance for developing cardiovascular diseases (OR 3.01). Conclusion: Elderly patients on hemodialysis with cardiovascular disease have a higher risk of NAFLD; likewise, patients with NAFLD have a three times higher chance for developing cardiovascular diseases.
Article: Socioeconomic Inequalities in Mental Health of Adult Population: Serbian National Health Survey[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Background: The global burden of mental disorders is rising. In Serbia, anxiety is the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years. Serbia has no mental health survey at the population level. The information on prevalence of mental disorders and related socioeconomic inequalities are valuable for mental care improvement. Aims: То explore the prevalence of mental health disorders and socioeconomic inequalities in mental health of adult Serbian population, and to explore whether age years and employment status interact with mental health in urban and rural settlements. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: This study is an additional analysis of Serbian Health Survey 2006 that was carried out with standardized household questionnaires at the representative sample of 7673 randomly selected households – 15563 adults. The response rate was 93%. A multivariate logistic regression modeling highlighted the predictors of the 5 item Mental Health Inventory (MHI-5), and of chronic anxiety or depression within eight independent variables (age, gender, type of settlement, marital status and self-perceived health, education, employment status and Wealth Index). The significance level in descriptive statistics, chi square analysis and bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions was set at p<0.05. Results: Chronic anxiety or depression was seen in 4.9% of the respondents, and poor MHI-5 in 47% of respondents. Low education (Odds Ratios 1.32; 95% confidence intervals=1.16-1.51), unemployment (1.36; 1.18-1.56), single status (1.34; 1.23-1.45), and Wealth Index middle class (1.20; 1.08-1.32) or poor (1.33; 1.21-1.47) were significantly related with poor MHI-5. Unemployed persons in urban settlements had higher odds for poormMHI-5 than unemployed in rural areas (0.73; 0.59-0.89). Single (1.50; 1.26-1.78), unemployed (1.39; 1.07-1.80) and inactive respondents (1.42; 1.10-1.83) had a higher odds of chronic anxiety or depression than married individuals, or those with partner, and employed persons. Those with perceived good health status had lower odds for poor MHI-5, chronic anxiety or depression than those whose general health was average and poor. Conclusion: Almost half of the population assessed their mental health as poor and 5% had diagnosed chronic anxiety or depression. Multi-sectoral socioeconomic and female-sensitive policies should be wisely tailored to reduce mental health inequalities contributed by differences in age, education, employment, marriage and the wealth status of the adult population. Keywords: Anxiety, depression, subjective health, socioeconomic factors
Article: Improving Education in Medical Statistics: Implementing a Blended Learning Model in the Existing Curriculum[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Although recent studies report on the benefits of blended learning in improving medical student education, there is still no empirical evidence on the relative effectiveness of blended over traditional learning approaches in medical statistics. We implemented blended along with on-site (i.e. face-to-face) learning to further assess the potential value of web-based learning in medical statistics.This was a prospective study conducted with third year medical undergraduate students attending the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, who passed (440 of 545) the final exam of the obligatory introductory statistics course during 2013-14. Student statistics achievements were stratified based on the two methods of education delivery: blended learning and on-site learning. Blended learning included a combination of face-to-face and distance learning methodologies integrated into a single course.Mean exam scores for the blended learning student group were higher than for the on-site student group for both final statistics score (89.36±6.60 vs. 86.06±8.48; p = 0.001) and knowledge test score (7.88±1.30 vs. 7.51±1.36; p = 0.023) with a medium effect size. There were no differences in sex or study duration between the groups. Current grade point average (GPA) was higher in the blended group. In a multivariable regression model, current GPA and knowledge test scores were associated with the final statistics score after adjusting for study duration and learning modality (p
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Article: Influence of Family Smoking Habits and Passive Smoking on Smoking Status Among Belgrade University Students[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Background: There are many factors that affect smoking behavior. Objective: The aim of our study was to identify the most important risk factors related to smoking in the sample population of students at the University of Belgrade with a special emphasize on the family role. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in a population of 2,000 students of the Belgrade University. Four faculties (Medicine, Geography, Economics, and Electrical Engineering) from which the students participating in this research were chosen by the method of random choice, conducted in the period April–June 2010. Results: Independent risk factors for smoking in students, assessed by multivariate logistic regression analysis, included: repeating a year (odds ratio (OR) = 1.67, p < .001), the number of hours spent in the rooms where others smoke (OR = 2.86, p < .001), brother smoker (OR = 1.88, p < .001), sister smoker (OR = 2.33, p < .001), knowledge about the association between smoking and lung cancer (OR = 0.31, p < .001), and depression (OR = 1.02, p = .013). Conclusion: Bearing in mind the influence of siblings, prevention, and intervention efforts should be focused more on family members than on the broader social environment. The results also indicate the need to develop a conscience on a healthy life style and to educate people to enhance and improve their health control.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Purpose: Magnesium insufficiency is a pro-atherogenic factor involved in endothelial dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and vascular calcification. Our aim was to examine the role of magnesium in the development of arteriovenous fistula complications in hemodialysis. Methods: This was a retrospective clinical investigation of data from 88 patients who were divided into two groups: those with and without arteriovenous fistula complications. We examined the influence of sex, demographics, and clinical and laboratory parameters. The existence of fistula stenosis was determined by measuring Doppler flow, while B-mode ultrasound was used to detect plaques and evaluate the carotid artery intima-media thickness. Results: Patients with arteriovenous fistula complications had significantly higher leukocyte counts (p = 0.03), platelet counts (p = 0.03), phosphate concentrations (p = 0.044), and alkaline phosphatase concentrations (p = 0.04). Patients without complications had significantly greater blood flow through the arteriovenous fistula (p < 0.0005), higher magnesium concentrations (p = 0.004), and a lower carotid artery intima-media thickness (p = 0.037). The magnesium level was inversely correlated with leukocyte (p = 0.028) and platelet (p = 0.016) counts. The magnesium concentration was significantly lower in patients with carotid artery plaques (p = 0.03). Multiple linear regression, using magnesium as the dependent variable in patients with arteriovenous fistula complications, indicated statistically significant correlations with platelet (p = 0.005) and leukocyte (p = 0.027) counts and carotid plaques (p = 0.045). Conclusions: Hypomagnesemia is a significant pro-atherogenic factor and an important predictor of arteriovenous fistula complications.
Article: The effect of antipsychotic drugs on nonspecific inflammation markers in the first episode of schizophrenia[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Background/Aim. Immune system disorder, including inflammation, takes a significant place when considering still unclear etiology of schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to determine the blood levels of nonspecific inflammation markers in the first episode of schizophrenia and their relation to the therapy response. Methods. In this study we determined the blood levels of nonspecific inflammation markers: white blood cells count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocytes sedimentation rate (ESR) and the elements of differential white blood cell counts (or the leukocyte formula): granulocytes (Gra), lymphocytes (Lym) and monocytes (Mon), in the first episode of schizofrenia, in 78 patients hospitalized at the Clinic for Psychiatric Disorders "Dr Laza Lazarević" in Belgrade. The levels were measured at admission to the clinic, as well as after 4 weeks of antipsychotic treatment. The Positive and negative syndrome scale for schizophrenia (PANSS) was applied to measure the severity of psychopathology and response to the treatment. Results. During the first episode of schizophrenia, before initiation of antipsychotic treatment, the frequency of abnormal values was high (≥ 25% of the patients) for the following non-specific inflammation markers: WBC, CRP, ESR and Gra, in the leukocyte formula, but dropped after 4 weeks of antipsychotic treatment at the level of high statistical significance for WBC and Gra (p < 0.001). The ESR remained unchanged in as many as 50% of the patients even after 4-week antipsychotic treatment, at the level of statistical significance in the non-responders compared to the responders (p = 0.045). Conclusion. The obtained results indicate that in the first episode of schizophrenia the blood levels of non-specific inflammation markers (WBS, CRP, ESR and Gra from the leukocyte formula) were high in the subpopulation of patients with the tendency towards normalization of inflammation parameters after a 4-week antipsychotic treatment.
Article: Analysis of the factors influencing development of urinary tract infections in patients with spinal cord injuriеs[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Background/Aim. Urinary tract infections are still the most frequent complications in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The aim of this study was to analyze the factors influencing development of urinary tract infections during rehabilitation in patients with SCI. Methods. This retrospective case/control study including 540 patients with SCI which were rehabilitated in the Clinic for Rehabilitation "Dr Miroslav Zotović" between January 2000 and December 2009. We used patient files and other available medical documentation for obtaining information contained in this study, such as the manner of bladder emptying, the type of neurological disorder of the bladder, the neurological level and completeness of a lesion, the injury etiology, treatment method, secondary complications and associated injuries, kidney and bladder calculosis, age and sex. Results. Out of the total number of patients included in the study, 152 (28.1%) were without urinary tract infections, whereas 388 (71.9%) had urinary tract infections. There were 389 (72%) male and 151 (28%) female patients. The average age of patients without urinary tract infections was 51.0 ± 15.4 years, whereas the mean age of patients with urinary tract infections was 44.3 ± 16.9 years. The results of our study showed that the occurrence of urinary tract infections during rehabilitation in patients with SCIs was associated with the following factors: combined injuries (OR = 3.5), anemia (OR = 5.67), type of the bladder functional disorder (OR = 40–60) and crystals in urine (OR = 7.54). Conclusion. The physicians should take precautions and try to make the early diagnosis and rapid appropriate treatment of urinary tract infections in patients with SCI who also have functional bladder disorder, combined spinal injuries, anemia or urine crystals. © 2015, Institut za Vojnomedicinske Naucne Informacije/Documentaciju. All rights reserved.
Article: Meta-analysis of the changes in correlations between depression instruments used in longitudinal studies[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Background: Correlations between instruments measuring the same construct reflect their concurrent validity. Little is known about changes in correlations between such instruments employed in studies with repeated assessment. The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine the changes in correlations between depression instruments in the course of longitudinal studies. Methods: A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE and PsycINFO for the period from 1960 to 2013. The total number of collected articles was 3723, of which 61 were included. Three meta-analyses were performed for the changes in correlations between each pair of the three depression scales: Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAMD), Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The effect size in these meta-analyses was obtained by the z-transformation of correlation coefficients. Results: Correlations between depression scales increased over time in 52 studies. Significant changes in correlation coefficients were found for correlations between HAMD and BDI (p<0.001) and for correlations between HAMD and MADRS (p<0.001). An increase in correlations between the scales was associated with a decrease in depression scores and increase in their variability. Limitations: Univariable and multivariable meta-regression models were not obtained in all three meta-analyses because of the lack of data. Conclusions: A finding that correlations between depression instruments tended to increase over time has significant implications for assessment of the concurrent validity of these instruments. In longitudinal designs it is important to estimate correlations between depression scales over time because different thresholds for scale correlations indicate acceptable concurrent validity at different times.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Background Violence in the workplace is a serious social and public health problem in developing and transition countries. The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and predictors of combination types of workplace violence and measures to ensure safe work environment for employees in Primary Health Care (PHC) centres. Methods This study was designed as a cross-sectional study and conducted between October 2012 and July 2013 at PHC centres in Belgrade, Serbia. The sample was formed by multi-stage sampling. Out of all sixteen PHC centres in Belgrade, five of them were randomly selected. The final analysis included only employees who confirmed the presence of any type of violence, 803 employees, (122 men – 15.2% and 680 women – 84.7%). The general response rate was 86.8% (1526/1757). The data were collected by questionnaire Workplace Violence in the Health Sector Country Case Studies Research instruments developed by ILO/ICN/WHO/PSI. Results The exposure to combination type of violence was 388 (48.3%). One-third of respondents 294 (36.6%) experienced two types of violence, commonly to verbal violence and mobbing. The multivariable - adjusted model showed that working between 18.00 – 7.00 h (95% CI = 1.06-2.15), being witness of incidents of workplace violence (95% CI = 2.02-4.09), changed shifts or rotas (95% CI = 2.40-8.39), and reduced periods of working alone (95% CI = 1.45-34.42) were significant predictors of combined type of workplace violence. There was an inverse association of combined type of workplace violence with being moved from another place to the place where currently work (95% CI = 0.48−0.98), being encouraged to report workplace violence (95% CI = 0.49−0.94) and the number of staff in the same work setting (95% CI = 0.28−0.66) Conclusion Collecting data on workplace violence and identifying specific risk factors could have a positive impact on strengthening security measures and control strategies for workplace violence. Key messages Workplace violence is highly prevalent among the employees and almost half of them reported combination type of violence The existing protection measures in the workplace are not enough, it is necessary to provide a better work organisation and to encourage the reporting of violence by application of written procedures
Article: Validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) in Serbian patients[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: To test the validity and reliability of the Serbian version of the interviewer-administered format of the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25). The Serbian version of NEI VFQ-25 was translated in accordance with standard methods that have been adopted internationally. In order to assess the reliability and validity of the translated NEI VFQ-25, we used a sample of 105 patients with four different chronic ocular diseases. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to assess internal consistency for each subscale. To assess test–retest reliability, intraclass correlation coefficients were used. The test–retest data were obtained from clinically stable patients with age-related cataracts, in surveys performed 2 weeks apart. Rasch analysis was also applied as a modern methods of psychometric assessment of the questionnaire. Four groups of patients were studied and the most prevalent were patients with cataract 40 (38.1 %), followed by diabetic retinopathy 31 (29.5 %), age related macular degeneration 22 (21.0 %) and glaucoma 12 (11.4 %). The overall index score on the NEI VFQ-25 ranged from 65.3 to 67.8 with a mean of 67.4 ± 15.0. Cronbach's alpha coefficient (index of internal consistency reliability) ranged from 0.643 to 0.889 for the subscales. Evaluation of the validity of the Serbian version of NEI VFQ-25 is presented in the multi-trait–multi-method matrix and all items passed the convergent and discriminant validity tests. Rasch analysis showed a good measurement precision, but also demonstrated misfitting items and multidimensionality of the questionnaire. Although traditional validation method indicates that the Serbian version of NEI VFQ-25 is a valid and reliable instrument for the assessment of vision specific QoL in Serbian populations aged 40 years or older, Rasch analysis revealed a substantial weakness of the questionnaire that should be taken into consideration when interpreting the results.
Article: Correlation between the number of antiepileptic drugs and the scores on measurements of executive functions in patients with epilepsy
Conference Paper: Heavy Metals Fractionation in Agricultural Soils from the Ibar River Valley (Southern Serbia): Bioaccumulation by Solanum tuberosum L[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: In the present study, BCR sequential extraction procedure was introduced to assess mobility of heavy metals (HMs) in agricultural soils along the Ibar River Valley in the historically industrial region. Furthermore, the potato samples grown on these soils were estimated for their bioaccumulation ability. The concentrations of Pb, Zn, Cd, Ni, Cr, and Cu in soil and plant samples were determined by the ICP-OES method. The results indicated that industrial Pb/Zn production over the years significantly increased not only the total concentrations of HMs in the soil, but also their mobile and potentially bioavailable amounts. The order of the bioconcentration capacity in potato samples were Cu>Zn>Cd>Pb>Ni>Cr.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Purpose: SCI are one of the leading causes of disabilities around the world. Length of stay in patients with spinal cord injury depends on many medical and non-medical factors, especially of health-care system and social environment. Material and Method: The study included 529 patients with spinal cord injuries admitted in Clinic for rehabilitation Dr M. Zotovic, Belgrade, Serbia, from January 2000 to December 2009. The factors influencing length of stay in our study were: age, gender, neurological level and completeness of injury, etiology of injury, methods of treatment, secondary complications and associated injuries. Length of stay in this study was defined from the date of admission to the date of discharge from rehabilitation. Results: Median length of rehabilitation is 134 days (range, 28.0-533.0). The average age of survey respondents was 46.1±16.8 years. In this study 382 (72.2%) of patients were male and 147 (27.8%) were female. There were 180 (34.0%) tetraplegic and 349 (66%) paraplegic patients. In the multivariate Cox regression model, statistically significant predictors of length of stay were: neurological level of injury (p=0.014), completeness of the lesion (p=0.048), ASIA scale (p<0.001), age (p=0.043), urinary tract infection (p<0.001) and spasticity (p=0.042) as complications during rehabilitation. Conclusion: Reducing the length of stay would significantly decrease the overall financial costs for patients with spinal cord injury. Construction of the specialized centers for rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury and better coordination between primary care and rehabilitation centers would contribute to it.
Article: Evaluation of surgical treatment of severe laryngomalacia - follow up study: Treatment of laryngomalacia[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Background Laryngomalacia (LM) is the most common congenital anomaly of larynx that causes stridor in children. We evaluated the efficacy of epiglottic suture and laser epiglottopexy for treatment of infants with severe LM.Methods Surgical intervention was performed in 19 patients with severe LM, after the diagnosis was established using flexible laryngotracheobronchoscopy. Five patients had isolated type 1 LM, and fourteen patients had combination of type 1 and 3 LM. The indication for surgical treatment was the presence of LM with at least one of the following: malnutrition (Z score BMI < -2SD), dysphagia or symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux with mean oxygen saturation (SaO2) below 92%, with oxygen desaturation index (ODI) > 3.ResultsEpiglottic suture was performed in 11 patients, and laser epiglottopexy in 8, with mean age of 3.95 ± 2.4 months. The rate that the patient would be operated was 2.2 times greater in patients with more severe anomaly (combination of type 1 and 3 LM). On six months follow-up patient's symptoms gradually improved, as well as nutritional status, with increase of mean BMI Z score from -3.7 to -0.9 (p < 0.01). The mean preoperative SaO2 was 89.4 ± 4.3% with mean ODI of 5.8. On six months follow up mean SaO2 was 96.7 ± 1.1%, with mean ODI of 1.2 (p < 0.01).Conclusions Epiglottic suture and laser epiglottopexy are efficient surgical techniques that lead to significant improvement of symptoms, oxygenation and nutritional status in patients with LM. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Article: Comparison of standard fibrinogen measurement methods with fibrin clot firmness assessed by thromboelastometry in patients with cirrhosis[Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: The Clauss fibrinogen method and thrombin clotting time (TCT) are still routinely used in patients with cirrhosis to define fibrinogen concentration and clotting potential. The thromboelastometric functional fibrinogen FIBTEM assay evaluates the strength of fibrin-based clots in whole blood, providing information on both quantitative deficit and fibrin polymerization disorders. To compare these three methods of assessing fibrinogen in patients with cirrhosis of different aetiologies, characterized by impairment in fibrinogen concentration as well as functional aberrance. Sixty patients with alcoholic and 24 patients with cholestatic cirrhosis were included (Child-Pugh score (CPs)A, n=24; B, n=32; C, n=28). All parameters were compared with those from a control group. Maximum clot firmness (MCF) in the FIBTEM test was assessed in regard to its relevance in detection of qualitative fibrinogen disorders in comparison with results obtained by standard measurement methods, i.e. the Clauss fibrinogen method and TCT. With increased cirrhosis severity, fibrinogen and FIBTEM-MCF levels significantly declined (p=0.002), while TCT was significantly prolonged (p=0.002). In all CPs groups, fibrinogen strongly correlated with FIBTEM-MCF (r=0.77, r=0.72, r=0.74; p<0.001), while cross-correlations of other assays were highly variable. The prevalence of decreased FIBTEM-MCF values (<9mm) was significantly higher in advanced CPs categories (p=0.027), whereby the highest prevalence was detected in patients with CPsC (10/16; 62.5%). Nine of the 16 patients with decreased FIBTEM-MCF values had also decreased fibrinogen levels, while in the remaining 7 patients fibrinogen levels were within the reference range, indicating the possible presence of qualitatively altered fibrinogen that could be detected by FIBTEM-MCF. FIBTEM-MCF may be considered as a reliable alternative to standard plasma fibrinogen measurement in cirrhotic patients, especially in evaluating fibrin polymerization disorders in these patients. Further studies are needed to evaluate the usefulness of this assay in predicting bleeding complications in cirrhotic patients as well as monitoring replacement treatment. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Violence in the workplace is a serious social and public health problem. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of workplace violence and to identify potential predictors of workplace violence at Serbian Primary Health Care (PHC) centres. A cross-sectional study was conducted between October 2012 and July 2013. The sample consisted of medical and non-medical staff employed at PHC centres in Belgrade, Serbia. Among 1757 currently presented at work, 1526 returned the questionnaires. The data were collected by questionnaire Workplace Violence in the Health Sector-Country Case Studies, developed by the ILO/ICN/WHO/PSI. Binary logistic regression was conducted to assess the association between exposure to workplace violence and sociodemographic and work-related characteristics. The prevalence of workplace violence, was 803 (52.6%), with 147 (18.3%), exposed to physical violence. Multiple logistic regression models indicated that the following work-related characteristics were positive associated of workplace violence with working between 18:00 and 07:00 h [odds ratio (OR): 1.37, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.08-1.73], nurses as a professional group (OR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.16-3.17), working with preschool children (OR: 0.56, 95% CI: 0.34-0.91). There was negative association of workplace violence with encouragement to report violence (OR: 0.61, 95% CI: 0.49-0.76) and the number of staff in the same work setting (OR: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.56-0.96). More than half of employees in Belgrade PHC centres were exposed to different types of workplace violence. There is a need for interventions to protect health workers and provide safer workplace environments. © The Author 2015. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Public Health Association. All rights reserved.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract] ABSTRACT: Introduction By the year 2020, if current trends for demographic and epidemiological transition continue, the burden of depression will have increased to 5.7% of the total burden of disease, thus becoming the second leading cause of disability-adjusted life year (DALY) lost. Early detection of people at risk of developing any mental disorder is extremely important in the prevention of all mental disorders. Objective The objective of the study was to determine depression predictors among adult residents in four Kosovo and Metohia municipalities predominantly inhabited by Serbian population. Methods This cross-sectional study included the representative sample of adults in Leposavić, North Kosovska Mitrovica, Gnjilane and Priština and was performed in October/November of 2009. The sample was selected from the list of citizens older than 18, received in the above mentioned municipalities. The Goldberg General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) was used as a research instrument. The methods of statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, simple and multiple logistic regression analysis, and analysis of variance, with a significance level of 0.05. Results Problems with depression have been significantly associated with female sex (OR=2.24), older age (OR=1.01), lower levels of education (OR=0.50), unemployment (OR=1.09), poor financial situation (OR=0.45), abuse (OR=0.08) and assessment of the future political and security situation as a highly risky one (OR=3.01). Conclusion To determine risk groups being in greater risk to suffer from depression is important for planning, enhancing, promoting and implementing the prevention strategies for this disease.
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- Son De Davenport born 1075
- Orme De Davenport born 1084
- Vivian De Davenport born 1204
- Hugh (Thomas) Davenport born 1348
- Margaret Booth Davenport born 1524
- Thomas Davenport born 1580
- Davis Davenport born 1660
- Abigail Davenport Hayward born 1735
- Ruth Snell B. Davenpor 1752) born 1752
- Sarah Anne Davenport born 1795
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- William 3.1%
- James 2.9%
- John 2.9%
- Mary 1.9%
- Robert 1.8%
- Charles 1.6%
- George 1.3%
- Thomas 1.1%
- David 0.7%
- Richard 0.7%
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- Mary A Davenport lived 111 years
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- Aline L Davenport lived 106 years
- Elizabeth Davenport lived 105 years
- Ruth C Davenport lived 105 years
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The following quoted material is re-published with permission of the author.
The descriptor "Pamunkey Davenports" (a term coined in January, 1998) is used to identify all those Davenports who trace back to Pamunkey Neck, Old King William County, Virginia, which in 1704 included present-day King William County, the southwestern fourth of Caroline County, and the most southern portion of Spotsylvania County. Old King William was sixty miles long with an average width of nine miles. After Spotsylvania County (1722) and Caroline County (1728) took portions of Upper Pamunkey Neck into their jurisdictions, King William was reduced to its present dimensions--thirty-two miles long with an average width of eight miles.
Pamunkey Davenports include all those descendants, by surname or corollary (daughter) lines, who trace back to Davis Davenport, who first appeared in the King William Quit Rents of 1704, either by proof (son Martin) or by circumstantial evidence (daughter Ann, son Thomas, son John, son Richard, and son Elias). In essence, Pamunkey Davenports can all prove that they trace back to Pamunkey Neck, but in most part cannot yet prove -- and possibly never may be able to do so -- that they trace back to Davis, although circumstantial evidence heavily supports the conclusion that they do. Hence, they can identify themselves collectively as "Pamunkey Davenports" comfortably -- without pretense or need for qualification.
For those unfamiliar with Virginia geography, Pamunkey Neck is that long finger of land running northwest to southeast between the Pamunkey-North Anna River and the Mattaponi River, ending at their confluence to form the York River. Prior to 1701, Pamunkey Neck was the reservation of the Pamunkey, Chickahominy, and Mattaponi Indians as well as a few even smaller tribes. (Both the Pamunkeys and Mattaponis still have small reservations in King William County today.)
Until we identify a Davenport ancestor for Davis Davenport, speculation about his mother being a Davis from New Kent County, has no better legs than our bastardy hypothesis. Those New Kent Davises, who we have investigated and tentatively rejected because there were a half a dozen Davis candidates in closer proximity to our ancestor, were located on the far side of Pamunkey Neck from Davis Davenport's plantation and landing of 1696. The Pamunkey Davenports trace back to Davis Davenport, first in evidence in 1695 in Pamundey Neck(now King William County) which was then and Indian reserbvation. the most tenable scenario for monent is that Davis ws the bastard son of Ann Davenport and a Thomas Davis, both indentured servants, who were in Virginia records in terms of time and place as to make them viable condidates as Davis's father. Few are happy with this speculation, but descendants increased exponentially via sons, Martins, Thomas, John , Richard, and Elias, and daughter Ann. We use the term"Paumdey Davenports" to cicumstantial evidence. Davis might have been a descendant Lancelote, but there is nothing in terms of time of place relative to Colonial Virginia to make that more than wishful thinking.
DAVIS DAVENPORT, b. c1660, m. ?, d. before 1735, King William County. [First found with son Martin in King William Quit Rent Rolls of 1704, but a Davenport Plantation and Landing existed on the Mattaponi River in Pamunkey Neck in 1696. Last found as a mention in Martin's will in 1735.] Children (Order approximate):
The following was extracted from Dr. Davenport's work, but it has been modified by the WebMaster of this site. The Pamunkey Davenport Family Association does not vouch for it's completeness, accuracy or authenticity.
Descendants of Davis Davenport
1 *Davis Davenport b: Abt. 1650 d: Abt. 1735 Age at death: 85 est. [First found with son Martin in King William Quit Rent Rolls of 1704, but a Davenport Plantation and Landing existed on the Mattaponi River in Pamunkey Neck in 1696. Last found as a mention in Martin's will in 1735.] Children (Order approximate):
1/A Martin Davenport b: MARTIN DAVENPORT, b. c1682, Pamunkey Neck?; m. (1?) ?, c1704, King William County; (2?) Dorothy Glover, c1714?, King William County; d. 1735, Hanover County. Children: (Order uncertain. His Will names only five sons, but circumstantial evidence indicates the possibility of eight sons, four daughters, as follows):
1/A/1 Mary, b. c1706, King William County; m. Henry Gambill, c1728, Hanover County; d. ?, Wilkes County, NC? [Henry Gambill, according to a deposition given by his brother-in-law Thomas Baker who was with him on a venture, died and was buried in the Welsh Tract, PeeDee River waters, SC, in the mid-to-late 1760s. When Mary Gambill and several of her children moved to Western North Carolina in the mid-to-late 1770s, other children and their families from South Carolina joined them there.] Children (Order uncertain):
1/A/2 Daughter [Claimed by some to have been Crotia or Crosha, who was Charles Kennedy's widow, but recent research indicates that Crotia was much too young to have been mother of Kennedy's eldest children], b. c1709?, King William County; m. Charles Kennedy, c1731, Hanover County; d. Before 1758, Louisa or Hanover.
*1/A/3. Thomas, b. 1711, King William County; m. Dorothy ------, c1732, Hanover County; d. 10Nov1809, Burke County, NC. Children: (Order approximate)
1/A/4. Richard, b. c1713, King William County; m. (1) ?, c1734, Hanover County; (2) Elizabeth ------, widow of Robert Hamner, Albemarle County; d. 1792, Albemarle County.
1/A/5. Dorothy, b. 2Nov1716, King William County; m. Thomas Baker, c1734, Hanover County; d. 1790, Burke County, NC. [Thomas Baker manufactured gunpowder for the Continental Army during the Revolution, was killed when his factory in Culpeper County blew up in 1777.]
* Thomas and Dorothy Davenport children:
1/A/3/1 Sophia, b. c1733, Hanover County; m. William White, Culpeper County; d. Nov1818, Burke County, NC.
1/A/3/2 Lucy, b. c1735, Hanover County; m. Richard Graves (C5), 1750, Hanover County; d. ?, Culpeper County?
1/A/3/3 Dorothy, b. c1737, Hanover County; m. John Browning. c17- 57, d. ?
1/A/3/4 Martin, b. c1739, Hanover County; m. (1) Hannah Baker, c1767, Culpeper County; (2) Jane Browning, c1779, Wilkes County, NC?; d. 1815, Burke County, NC.
1/A/3/5* Mary, b. 17Jun1741, Hanover County; m. William (*Edward) Wiseman, c1761 ; d. 17Jun1796, Burke County, NC. Children (Order certain): Thomas Wiseman; Dorothy who married David Baker (A5h) [their daughter Dorothy married David Davenport (A3c)]; William E. Wiseman, Jr.; Mary who married John Puett; Davenport Wiseman; Martin Wiseman; James Wiseman; John Wiseman; Celestial Wiseman; Susannah who married Thomas Baker; Robert Wiseman; and Nancy who married David Hunt. William may or may not have the middle name Edward.
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1/A/3/6 Jerusha, b. c1744, Hanover County; m. James White, ?, Culpeper County, VA; d. ?, Natchez, MS.
1/A/3/7 Rachel, b. c1747, Hanover County; m. William Cole, Culpeper County, VA (to Jeffrey's Creek SC, then to Burke County, NC); d. ?
B. Thomas Davenport of Cumberland County Children:
B1. James, b. c1712, King William County; m. Catherine [Jenkins? Glenn?], c1740, King William County; d
Three of their children-- Absolam B and Nancy and now Rachael (b about 1847 in Ill)have been located.
We are trying to find where Rachael Davenport Murphy is buried. Milton Murphy the Husband is buried Elsah Il, but as yet Rachael resting place has not been located.
The family's of John & Elizabeth Davenport resting places unknown also. They lived in Jersey County in 1850. Twp7 Range 12.
Their children were Absolam B/ Nancy//Susan //William //Elizabeth//John// Rachael b 1847. Hope these folks can be located.
Also following maybe this can be of help to those searching for other Davenports.
I have 1840 census Cannon Co Tenn where there is :
Willie Davenport//George D./ Warren D//Absolom D// Henry D// Martha D// Coffee Co Tenn 1840 James Davenport. Shelby County Tenn 1840 John C Davenport.
Montgomery Co. Tenn 1840 John Davenport.
Hunphreys Co Tenn 1840 Henry Davenport// James D// Joseph D .John C Davenport. Knox Co. Tenn 1840 Samuel W Davenport.
I hope this info is helpful. Thank You Paul D
William Frank Davenport 16 Mar 1862
Jerome (Jake) Davenport 2 Jan 1864
Mary Saphire (Sophia) Davenport 7 Jan 1866
Edmond Jones (James) Davenport 7 Feb 1868
Nancy Emelilne Melinda Davenport 7 Jan 1870
Leon Charles Eugene Davenport 22 Feb 1872
James Renshaw Davenport 7 Jan 1874
Jessie Parish Davenport 27 July 1876
Hattie Estelle Davenport 16 Mar 1878
Ida Ora Davenport 3 Apr 1881
Mettie May Davenport 15 Sep 1883
The following was written by Fred Ward who is the son on Nancy Davenport Ware.
She was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Davenport. Fred lived with his family on the farm adjoining Thomas on the south. Fred was born in 1901. He lived close to Thomas and Sarah until her Death in 1910. Most of the information was given to Fred verbally by his mother. Just before her death in 1962. Since Thomas's family moved after 1900 some of the information is incomplete, but the part pertaining to Thomas and Sarah is interesting.
"This is tribute to the father of this large family and is my Grandfather on the maternal side. It seem that he was the dependence of a large family and many others in and outside of his immediate responsibility. His Father in law and his spinster daughter came to live with them and did until they passed away.
It seems that when misfortune overtook some of the direct members of his family, he was the one they all went to for help, and such as it was, it was always shared with those who came to him in the time of need, I don't think that throughout his life anyone was ever turned away from his door or home as humble as it was, and it was a never a complaint of his, at time, time that any imposition had been place upon him. He was the cheerful giver and sustainer in many instances with what he had in any way of resources. I don't think any man ever worked harder to try to support those whom he considered his dependents or his responsibility. His wife even though bearing eleven children was never strong, and he left Wise County and went to Missouri for about six years following the close of the war, in anticipation of improving her health. That accounts for three of the children including my mother being borned in that state. After they came back to Texas in the early seventies it was trying times and there was nothing to do and money was hard to come by, and the government owned all of it, so of necessity he secured employment with them as a freight to the forts in West Texas, Fort Belknap and Griffin, and he hauled flour under contract to those points from Sherman Texas. Of course at that time he was exposed to the hazzards of the trial and used what is now known as the old butterfield route, which was used as the route from St. Louis to El Paso and then into California. This was yet during the time of the Indian depredation in the particular part of the country and he more than once was encountered by them, but fortunately without bodily harm or injury. After this tenure he bought another homestead and proceeded to make the improvement for a permanent home, then settled down to farming again, in more or less successful way reared the large family that he had to the best of his ability and the opportunities than available. As the children grew up married and passed on to other field and places he still remained and maintained a home in case they returned for refuge in adversity. He was never idle and in seasons when most men would take it easy, he was at his business all the time. I think I never saw a handier man with an axe than he. As said before money in those days was hard to come by, and during winter season there was a market for wood, and he would on rainey days and cold days swing the axe and push the saw all day long clearing out all the time new land to be cultivated, and had each growing season what he called new land. You could sell a wagon load of wood in those days for $2.00 and $3.00 per load and two loads a day to town six miles away was nothing unusual for him. Besides what he raised on the farm this would buy the necessities that he could not produce himself. So his life was spent with many misfortunes and disappointments, but through it all he carried on and enjoyed the family life and had the satisfaction of having known that he had made the best of everything and at the same time had gained something in the sacrifices he had made for others, and no man ever in my opinion cherish a family more than he, and many Grandchildren in after years was a great joy to him and no Granddaddy was ever more of an Idol than he with them. He was never known to instigate any differences with neighbors or between them and often acted as the mediator in trivial differences as of natural consequence would arise. He being in no way antagonistic always tended to his own business and let others do the same thing. He having been in Wise County before the (Civil) war and having paid particular attention to the situation as did most everyone in that time, wondering and anticipating what the outcome would be.
It can be said that during this time as is recorded there were the two factions rife in this southland, as between those who were called loyalist and those who still contained the ideals of states rights, and the great amount of aggitation that was constantly coming up between these two factions it did not pay to talk too much. It being a new county and the country and the most of the settlers also being new, this particular county in its then position and condition, was perhaps more divided than others in the area, and some trouble was always in the making. He took not too much interest in politics but always was more or less stood for those things that he sincerely thought was for the best interest of everyone. He was devoutly religious, and I never heard him in my life utter a word of profanity, and I have heard him reprimand his boys who some time used it, in no uncertain terms. He being my maternal grandparent I can see that my mother inherited a lot of his traits, first, that of keeping busy all the time, and also bearing the many things that I would consider impositions. No one ever gave any more consideration to the family relationship than they, nor was anyone more prone to take care of their own business and let others alone. As stated before, grandmother in her ill health a greater part of her life, too placed a lot of the domestic source upon him, and with his kindness and goodness he bought about an understanding that the children should take the responsibility of share and share alike, and could be stern and positive at times in his own way of letting it be known around the home that it was something that like and like interest had to be taken care of. His faithful diligence always persisted. The old homestead has now decayed and it is not like I remember it fifty or sixty years ago. It is entirely different as there is not house or other of the improvement that were built by him, no cultivated land and little time left it is difficult to think that in that time so much change could come about. Time changes a lot of things, this country has been one that has been more or less abandoned, people have looked and found newer land and homes, and those who still live there have changed their ways and means of earning a livelyhood. There are a few but not many of his descendants in that part of the country, they have scattered everywhere and even a lot of the second generation have lost tact of the others and know not of their whereabouts or welfare and this has happened since he passed on. He was known by a lot of people in Wise County and any and all either called him Grandpa or Uncle Tom. His friends were many and he was one to everyone, as they all knew. They still have in that County what was call the Confederacy of old settlers (or otherwise the reunion) , it was organized just after the close of the war. It has been dedicated as a county park and maintained by the county to the memory of this old settler and pioneers, it is now used on many occasions and in varied ways by the direct descendants of those who came there first. In August of each year they still go there to meet those of former years who have moved away but came back to renew acquaintances and talk of the time past and gone. But its not like it was in the early day when communication were much also slower and distances greater, and where the population is not gradually decreasing where as then it was entirely upward. Those who were responsible for its organization all gone and the second, third and perhaps sometimes the fourth generation have forgotten the things and aims and purpose it meant to those who met there again in comradeship to talk of their trials and tribulations, the primitive times and privations, and had the consolation that even though it was a lost cause, their individual liberties were not threatened and that in the future if not for them maybe their posterity would be more enlightened and delighted to know that times for them as they are now were not made in a day or decade, but by the visions of the ancestors of former days. The pioneers of this particular county no doubt was some of the most courageous men in this areas history. Many of them having been appointees to the Texas Ranger forces and served well and long in the defiance of the lines of civilization, and it is but fitting that they should be remembered at least once a year, and their virtues extolled to the understanding of those who never even give it a thought that through their sacrifices we are yet permitted to live in peace and tranquility and follow our daily pursuits of avocation without carrying the differences in the form of firearms. In Wise County the Woody's and Mannings as representative of the Rangers and in Jack County the pioneers as the Kutch, and many others to many to name, at one time formed an association to mark the historical spots, and to erect memorials to mark them, and in a traditional way commemorate, pay tribute and respect to those who fell in battle and to acknowledge the patriotism of those who have made the supreme sacrifice. Most every place has some historical significance and in most instances they kept with reverence, but in the defiance line of the pioneer which lies in this particular areas or geographically speaking in this inconsistent with our ancestral prestige. To make jesting or joking remarks about them is not in compliance with the traditional traits of those who lived here before us. With much less impunity and far greater respect for age and the things of essentiality."
This information was received from Charles Ferguson who compiled the Lipsey information.


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Courting Callieby Lynn Erickson
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The Lost Springs Ranch for troubled boys is at stake, and it's a man's duty to give back
Bachelor #2
Name: Mase LeBow, 34
Occupation: Homicide detective, Denver
Biggest Achievement: Living to adulthood after a too-wild adolescence
Widower Mase LeBow figures Callie Thorne's remote equine therapy ranch is the/p>/b>/b>/b>/p>/em>
The Lost Springs Ranch for troubled boys is at stake, and it's a man's duty to give back
Bachelor #2
Name: Mase LeBow, 34
Occupation: Homicide detective, Denver
Biggest Achievement: Living to adulthood after a too-wild adolescence
Widower Mase LeBow figures Callie Thorne's remote equine therapy ranch is the best place to protect his son. So he's determined to charm her after she "buys" him for a date at the Lost Springs Bachelor Auction. But her insistence on helping his withdrawn boy gets past his defenses and that can't happen. Falling in love with Callie when he's the star witness in a murder trial would be a huge mistake.
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Callie Thorne had no idea she was muttering aloud to herself until her friend strolled up.
"Hey, Callie," Lindsay said, "it can't be that bad. Look around you. Everyone's having a ball."
Callie let out a whistling breath. It was true. Everyone at the Lost Springs Ranch for Boys was having a rousing good time. There must have been a hundred peoplemen, women and childrengathered around the showring where the much-anticipated bachelor auction was soon to get under way. Dogs were running loose, and boys from the ranch raced around, creating chaos. Their counselors were trying to keep them in some kind of order, but it was a weekend, the atmosphere festive, and their efforts proved futile.
The crowd wasn't all from nearby Lightning Creek, Wyoming. People had come from as far away as New York and Los Angeles for the auction. There was a bevy of handsome men to bid ona whole catalog full of them. Each one had his picture in the glossy brochure, along with a brief profile listing likes and dislikes, favorite song, most embarrassing moment One photo showed a good-looking guy in a tuxedo with a rose in his hand, another in a chef's hat and apron.
Most of the bachelors were success stories, graduates of this very ranch, where troubled boys often found a new path in life. Callie had read all about them. The brochure was still in her back pocket. The auction was a worthy event, designed to raise money for the ranch, which was facing financial difficulties. Callie couldn't have been happier about the super turnout. Her friend Lindsay Duncan's family had owned and operated the place for many years, and now Lindsay owned it. Proceeds from the auction would help put the ranch back on its feet.
Callie only wished she hadn't agreed to participate. Suddenly, a fantasy image popped into her head. She was used to these dreamscapes by now, though she never confided about them to anyone. They came to her at the strangest times, often right in the middle of a totally unrelated situation, and while she watched the scene play out in her mind, she knew she must look unfocused, as if she were daydreaming. Probably that was why people thought of her as a bit of a crackpot. In this fantasy, she bid on a great-looking bacheloractually won him for a weekend date. He was everything a woman could dream of: handsome, intelligent, kind and sympathetic, with a smile that made her legs go all watery. He was rich. They were camping out. Sure, Callie thought, why not? Camping beneath a heavenly black velvet sky right on her own ranch. A big steak sizzling in an iron frying pan, and propped up against a rock was an opened bottle of wine. Firelight danced in the man's eyes, and he was leaning close to Callie, telling her this bachelor date was the best thing that had ever happened to him. His lipsthe most sensual lips she'd ever seen on a manparted to kiss her. Her heart sang . And then he confessed there was this one little thing he had to tell her. He was, uh, married, but it was a bad marriage, and he was miserable .
Callie blinked away the image and realized Lindsay was looking at her curiously. "Let's just forget about the auction part, Lindsay. I'll write you a check, a donation. I don't have to bid on anyone, really. I'd be happy to just contribute."
"No way," Lindsay said emphatically, shaking her head. "You never get off your ranch. This'll do you a world of good."
"/ never get out?" Callie protested. "I'm with people twenty-four hours a day. I'm perfectly happy"
"Yes, with your work," Lindsay said, interrupting. "But you could use a date. You know? A guy? A date?'''
Every time Callie had gotten hooked up with a man in the last ten years it had been disastrous. She always fell for the losers, the stray puppy-dog types.
"Now, look at that guy over there, the one near Rex " Lindsay nodded across the showring to where Rex Trowbridge, local lawyer and director of the ranch, was standing with Lindsay's uncle Sam Duncan, a retired counselor. They were talking to one of the men about to be auctioned off. "He's a park ranger from Yellowstone. Zeke is his name. I even remember him from when he was one of our problem kids. He turned himself around, has a great life as a ranger, and he's very available.. "
Callie shook her head emphatically. "I just can't. I can't go through with this auction stuff." Even as she spoke, the auctioneer was testing the microphone in the middle of the dusty showring, pinging the mike with a finger, and people were already beginning to cheer and whistle, anticipating the first man to go on the block. "I feel sick," Callie said, aware of a warm flush spreading across her cheeks.
Someone called out to Lindsay then, and she gave Callie an apologetic smile and turned to leave. "I'll be back," she said. "I've got to socialize. Just keep checking out the guys. You'll find someone."
Callie stood digging a pointy-toed cowboy boot into the dust, her head down, eyes covered by the brim of her well-worn Stetson, hands jammed into her jeans pockets. She told herself she could do this. It was for Lindsay and her uncle Sam, and all the boys would benefit. But, wow, she wished it were over. It was just too, well, embarrassing. Buying a man.
While the women took their seats in the grandstand, Callie made a beeline for the ranch house and the ladies' room. Maybe she could hide inside till it was all over, say she'd gotten sick, write Lindsay that check. That's what she'd do, all right. Hide out. Chicken out.
She passed Twyla, who owned the beauty parlor in Lightning Creek. Callie considered stopping to talk, but Twyla was busy selling raffle tickets on a quilt made by women in the local hospital guild.
When she reached the ranch house, the bathroom had an endless line, and she really didn't need to use it, anyway. She wandered aimlessly around the place, eyeing the elk antlers on the walls, the river-rock fireplace and Navajo rugs, as if this were the first time she'd been to Lost Springs Ranch.
People were milling everywhere. Inside and out. Around the bunkhouse dorms, crowding the barbecue pit, from which rose the delicious aromas of ribs and chicken cooking on spits. There were tables laden with food: coleslaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, brownies and corn bread. Ice-filled wooden tubs held bottles of soda and beer. But all Callie could see was that great big beautiful guy by her imaginary camp-fire. Married.
Callie stood off to the side beneath a cottonwood tree and watched as the first man climbed onto the block and made a mock bow to the assembled throng. The women cheered and yelled out catcalls as the auctioneer gave a brief introduction, then began his singsong litany. "Who'll give me five hundred dollars? I have five. Who'll bid six? I have six six six, seven. Who'll give me eight eight, nine."
Callie watched the whole thing in mute fascination. The bachelor was trying to bump up the bids with a big flashy smile toward the grandstand, where the women egged him on. Once he even posed, flexing his biceps Mr. Universe. Everyone loved it, and the air was split with whistles. The bidding went on under the hot June sun. "I have eighteen, who'll give me nineteen? Nineteen nineteen nineteen. Nineteen! Who'll give me two thousand, two two."
Callie wished she felt more like participating. The auction was for a wonderful cause, the proof of which was in the men being bid on. Alumni of Lost Springs, they'd turned their lives around, thanks to the ranch. And there were so many boys like them here today. It was just that she had so little free time. Her ranch, an equine therapy ranch five miles up the road, kept her so busy that months seemed to fly by like days. She didn't have time for a dateeven one she paid for.
Callie tipped the brim of her Stetson back, looked up at the pellucid Wyoming sky and sighed. Write a check and hightail it out of here, she mused. Just do it.
Then she thought about all the folks back at her ranch, her parents, her assistant, the cook and the housemother who tended to the therapy guests. They'd all stood out in the drive this morning, eyed her new jeans and Western-cut blue-and-white-checked shirt and her favorite Stetson, and told her to go get herself a good one. Her father, Tom Thorne, had even called out for her to bid as high as she wanted on a nice young man. "It's for a great cause," he'd said.
Well, she knew there were definite limits to the amount she could spend despite what her dad had said. Their ranch was doing okay. But just okay. And, like Lost Springs, the Someday Ranch depended on a lot of volunteer help from the neighboring town of Lightning Creek. Maybe this commitment she had made to Lindsay and the auction wasn't such a good idea after all. Maybe.
"I found him" came a voice at her ear, startling her. It was Lindsay. "I found you just the right bachelor. Come on."
Before Callie could protest, Lindsay had her by the arm and was dragging her toward a barn behind the grandstand. "Quit it, Lindsay," Callie was saying, and that was when she saw the man.
She stopped short, about thirty yards from where he was standing, talking to another guy. Her breath caught.
"Pretty nice on the old eyes, huh?" Lindsay whispered, and she nudged Callie in the ribs.
"Uh.. " was all Callie got out.
He was something to look at. About six feet tall, lean and fit. He had a full head of wavy dark hair with a lock that escaped and lay curled on his forehead. And a mustache. A great thick mustache over full lips. Even from where Callie stood gaping, she could see the blue of his eyeslike the blue of the Wyoming sky.
A city boy, Callie was thinking when Lindsay told her he was a cop. "He's from Colorado. Denver," she said, and Callie recalled noticing him in the brochure. But now, in the flesh, she could see the alertness in him. It was in the pitch of his head, the flex of his knee beneath the tan Dockers, the tension in his square jaw. A cop.
Then, abruptly, as if he sensed the two pairs of eyes on him, the man pivoted and glared at them. Lindsay giggled. But Callie wasn't laughing. Despite the heat of the summer day, a chill ran up her spine. He looked downright menacing.
"Good grief," she whispered, shifting her gaze away.
"What's with him?"
Lindsay shrugged. "Haven't a clue. I don't remember him that well from the ranch. His name's Mason LeBow. He goes by Mase. I think he was married."
"Was?" Callie asked.
"I guess. I really don't remember." Suddenly Callie saw a little boy, maybe six or seven years old, run up to this Mase LeBow and grab onto his pant leg, cowering behind him. The man, Mase, reached down and patted the child's head and gave him a smile, one that didn't quite reach those glacial-blue eyes. He looked so out of sync in this happy crowd, and for the life of her, Callie had no idea why he would elicit such an uncharacteristic response in her.
She stole another glance at the cop. Dangerous. That was all she could think. He looked dangerous. And she knew suddenly that Lindsay had found the perfect bachelor for her to bid on. Who would want a date with this guy? She'd bet she could buy him for a song and a dance, too. And even better, Callie wouldn't have to go through with the date. She'd let him off the hook immediately, tell him whatever came to mind.
The only thing that stirred Callie, that tweaked her curiosity, was the little boy. He looked enough like Mase LeBow to be his son. Probably was. Callie couldn't imagine the man agreeing to a "bachelor" date if he were married. So he must be divorced. And the wife, ex-wife, couldn't take the kid for the weekend, and Mase got stuck with him. Maybe that was why he was looking so uncomfortable. The child, too. The poor boy was feeling his father's tension, responding to those bad vibes. How awful, Callie thought. She'd bid on this man for sure and immediately set him free from any obligation. Everyone would go home happy. Perfect, she thought.
But when it was Mase LeBow's turn on the block, Callie froze.
To begin with, the bidding was slow. It was that look on the cop's face. Oh, he was trying to cloak it, but still the jaw was tight and his eyes were chilling the group of women. Someone had raised her hand and bid six hundred, then it went to nine. But the auctioneer was stalled at one thousand. "Who'll give me one thousand? Do I hear one thousand?" And Callie just couldn't seem to twitch a finger in the direction of the auctioneer.
"One thousand. Do I hear.?"
Callie's arm was propelled into the air. By magic, she thought frantically, then realized it was Lindsay who had her by the elbow and was jerking her arm upward.
The auctioneer spotted her motion instantly and called out, "I have one thousand. Who'll give me twelve? Do I hear twelve hundred?"
Twelve never came, and Callie bought the mustached cop from Denver with the menacing look in his beautiful blue eyes.
"What a hoot," Lindsay whispered in her ear. "Now all you have to do is tame him." She turned to leave.
"Oh, God," Callie said desperately. "Don't leave me now, Lindsay."
But Lindsay kept right on going. "Just write the check and meet the man. How bad can it be?"
How bad ? A vision flew into Callie's befuddled mind.
Mase LeBow. Looking wickedly mean. Placing handcuffs on her wrists in a dark alley, dragging her into a patrol car. Locking her up. Throwing away the keys. And he was laughing, too, a deep male laugh utterly devoid of humor.
Someone was patting her on the back. Callie sucked in a big breath and focused. It was Rex Towbridge, the ranch director. "Great choice, Callie," he said, "but you bought him too cheap. Mase is a very special person."
Callie swallowed. "Is he dangerous?"
Rex smiled warmly. "Mase? Heck, he's the nicest guy around. You got yourself a real bargain. Now, go and introduce yourself and have fun."
"Introduce myself?"
"Sure," Rex said. "You bought the man, Callie. He's yours, lock, stock and barrel."
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...this author definitely does not have the talent Susan Wiggs has. I truly missed her writing style for this story, yes I felt it was poorly written. Other than that, good characters and plot. Unfortunately though, I don't think I will delve any further into the Heart of the West stories.
Twyla's first husband was a first class jerk! He treated her like dirt and refused to even acknowledge his own son. But she picked herself up, started her own business and made a good life for her son, her mother and herself. And the secondary characters were very entertaining. And then we come to Rob. Even knowing what Twyla had been through with her ex he betrayed and hurt her without a second thought. At the same time, he betrayed his girlfriend and allowed her to treat Twyla in a very condescending manner. And he never gave Twyla an explanation or an apology. He redeemed himself somewhat in the end but Twyla deserved better.


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HEMPSTEAD, Texas -- New Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince
Young didn't hold onto his draft day jersey for long. He's passed
it on to a 12-year-old fan with Hodgkin's Disease.
Young responded Wednesday to a request from Houston Texans
linebacker coach Johnny Holland to visit with Archie Taylor Jr.
Archie was diagnosed with the lymphatic cancer in December.
Young, who led the Longhorns to a win over Southern California
in January's national championship game, autographed the jersey and
called the meeting a "blessing."
"To see him smile right now, that's very exciting for me," he
told Houston television station KRIV.
Archie, who vowed to root for the Titans when they play the
Texans, said he had a great day.
"It means a lot to me," he said. "I like his skills and how
he plays. I like his friendship."
Hempstead is about 50 miles northwest of Houston.


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