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Private Governance, Public Purpose? Assessing Transparency and Accountability in Self-Regulation of Food Advertising to Children
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Reducing non-core food advertising to children is an important priority in strategies to address childhood obesity. Public health researchers argue for government intervention on the basis that food industry self-regulation is ineffective; however, the industry contends that the existing voluntary scheme adequately addresses community concerns. This paper examines the operation of two self-regulatory initiatives governing food advertising to children in Australia, in order to determine whether these regulatory processes foster transparent and accountable self-regulation. The paper concludes that while both codes appear to establish transparency and accountability mechanisms, they do not provide for meaningful stakeholder participation in the self-regulatory scheme. Accordingly, food industry self-regulation is unlikely to reflect public health concerns or to be perceived as a legitimate form of governance by external stakeholders. If industry regulation is to remain a feasible alternative to statutory regulation, there is a strong argument for strengthening government oversight and implementing a co-regulatory scheme.
KeywordsSelf-regulation Food industry Obesity Advertising
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- Title
- Private Governance, Public Purpose? Assessing Transparency and Accountability in Self-Regulation of Food Advertising to Children
- Journal
Journal of Bioethical Inquiry
Volume 10, Issue 2 , pp 149-163
- Cover Date
- 2013-06
- 10.1007/s11673-013-9441-z
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- 1176-7529
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- 1872-4353
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- Springer Netherlands
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- Self-regulation
- Food industry
- Obesity
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- Belinda Reeve (1)
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- 1. Faculty of Law, University of Sydney, F10 Eastern Avenue, Camperdown, NSW, 2006, Australia


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Guess what I haven't discussed in a very long time? Earth tone design! It seems like there is so much happening in design these days that we forget about revisiting classic decoration that appeals to the largest amount of people.
I think we have been so focused on gray, which I still love, that earth tone colors have been neglected. Is beige the new Cinderella? I hope not, because I always feel a neutral room is calming, relaxing and stands the test of time. I think most people gravitate to earth tone hues because it's safe. I would agree, but these tones can be nuanced, textural and elegant.
Placing an area rug with an earth tone on wood floors will add instant warmth and the simple act of putting a neutral linen replacement shade on an old lamp will introduce a new texture to the space. Also, a warm-tone lamp shade will soften harsh lamp light, especially if you had bright white.
The living room above shows how to mix and match earth tone colors and textures so that your eye stays interested. Notice the balance of wood, linen, wood and fur? It just doesn't get better than that.
Here are 5 earth tone designs that are sure to inspire.
1. This taupe ceramic table lamp by Jamie Young reminds me of the simplicity of a desert landscape.
2. The diamond patterned beige leather pillow by Nourison will add a unique texture to a simple sofa or bed. Whoever said beige was boring never saw this design gem.
3. I love this beige polished stone mini pendant for over a kitchen island or bar. It would work with simple white cabinetry or a dark walnut. Voila, the versatility of earth tones.
4. I get a Malibu vibe whenever I see this distressed oak wood side table. It has a classic beach feel and pairs beautifully with simple white slipcovered furniture.
5. This jute and wool, beige and ivory area rug is a classic casual floor covering. It can be dressed up or down and looks great when layered with a wool or cotton rug on top of it. Think of it as the perfect base to start layering your room.
As a designer I am always looking for reasons to redesign my own spaces, including bathrooms. I know, it's a problem, but better bathrooms than kitchens, right? Here are tips to create a classic bath.
Let's say you have a basic bathroom that includes the standard tub/shower combo which means it's not too large. If that's the case, think mirrors. Mirrors in all forms will expand the visual footprint of the bathroom and also offer you functional surfaces for getting ready.
Classic bathroom mirrors are not very expensive and cover a good amount of wall space, which means you won't need to fret about the cost of paint or wallpaper.
Mirrors can also be an integrated part of the design of your sink vanities as seen in the round-up image above. It's a nod to Hollywood, don't you think? Assuming that was on your design list of things to do.
Another small way to introduce mirror is through lighting. Beautiful mirrored wall sconces, pendants and bath bars can add a zing of shimmer which is always welcome. I'm also having an antiqued mirror moment...if you couldn't tell from the wall sconce above. Shhhh.
1. This polished nickel LED bath bar is a subtle way to add classic style above a mirror.
2. The brushed nickel wall mirror by Kichler is a modern interpretation of a traditional mirror. The chrome makes it pop and the double-frame adds interest.
3. I'm in love with the Coolidge 3-light ribbed glass pendant by Hudson Valley. The design is a new take on vintage lighting. I want this everywhere including halls and over kitchen islands.
4. Are you forcing me to express my love for antiqued mirror again? Fine, the Lowell Polished Nickel Sconce by Hudson Valley has just been added to my Christmas Card list.
5. Va Va Voom describes the chic mirrored Camille Sink Vanity with a silver finish.
Looking for a little pop of pink in your room? Maybe something oh so barely blushing to bring a sprinkling of romantic charm? Or maybe a walk on the wild side with a burst of color in bold pink?Pink isn't just for little girls rooms anymore. From electric pink to flamingo pink to barely there pink - those pretty shades have moved on into the beautiful for any age and any style category.
And better yet, it is on trend and classic at the same time - which make pink table lamps a perfect choice - and those rosy shades are sure to add a touch of warmth to your room.
With something like a classic Dale Tiffany Downbridge Desk Lamp in pink or with something a little more bold for a touch of whimsy.
Today, I am going to share some of the most beautiful shades in pink table lamps - starting with blush, which is my favorite. Blush is subtle and warm without being too sweet or overpowering in tone. It mixes with other colors easily and definitely adds charm to a room.This gorgeous Diamond Abbey Lane Table Lamp in blush pink has a white shade to keep it from being too sweet - and a very on trend simple design. Which makes it perfect for living rooms and bedrooms.Another subtle beauty is this gorgeous girl - Vapor Medium Pink Ombre Table Lamp from Jamie Young. It feels so elegant and sophisticated with that touch of gold - and soft and romantic at the same time. I can definitely see this one on the nightstand in the bedroom.
Probably my absolute favorite in the blush category- this barely blushing Annika Table Lamp from Mary McDonald.
This lamp has the perfect color- and a simple classic styling. Add in the blush gold lined shade and it is absolutely gorgeous. But what about if you want something with a bit more pizzazz? Maybe a pop of bold and beautiful to stand out and make a statement. Like this Ovo Table Lamp in the shade Vivacious with a pink giclee lamp shade in the pattern Aviary.This table lamp base from the Color Plus collection has so many options in shades of pink. and shade options to - from a simple white shade, to stripes to damask - you choose the flavor and shape you would like to bring in.For something on the smaller, yet no less bold and beautiful side - choose something like this Fuchsia Apothecary Table Lamp.
The Apothecary Table Lamp is another one that has shade options that really let you customize it - and I love the classic simple base it has. For on trend styling - this Robert Abbey Harvey Schiaparelli Table Lamp is perfection.
And for double the impact - choose a pair of bold beauties like this Set of 2 Steel Droplet Accent Lamps in fuchsia. Paired with white or gray - they are a perfect finishing touch.
Whatever your favorite shade of pink might be - there is a lamp at Lamps Plus that will be the perfect compliment to your bold and beautiful or more subtle style.
You can browse the huge selection of pink table lamps here - and don't forget to use Color Plus' Shop by Product tool to find your perfect shade to go along with your perfect lamp.
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'Tis the season for hosting outdoor dinner parties! I can't think of a better way to enjoy a balmy summer night with family and friends than dining under the stars.
To make your dinner party a memorable one, create a unique setup that is both festive and magical. A setting like the one above will make your guests want to linger, talk and laugh over glasses of wine long after the dessert has been cleared.
Here are the elements you'll need to create a beautiful outdoor dinner party that is brimming with ambiance:
First and foremost, a stylish outdoor dining set is in order, your guests need a place to sit, right? I particularly like the Monterey Table and Chairs 3-Piece Set, which comes in turquoise, navy and white.
The small size makes it perfect for creating different configurations - you can create a long line of tables as seen in the first image, or group them together to create a square or rectangle.
The best part about this set is that the tables and chairs fold, so you can tuck them away when not in use.
The next most important thing is lighting; not only does it make it possible to spend time with your guests into the wee hours, it's one of the easiest ways to create ambiance.
Fun party lights are an obvious first choice. I'm a fan of these lantern-like string lights - they give a casual look to your setting and act as a design element as well.
If you are having your dinner party in more of a garden setting instead of on a patio, Choose pathway lights to lead your guests to the table as well as delineate the perimeter of the setting.
Easy-to-use solar pathway lights like the Mei LED path lights are a terrific option - they don't require hard-wiring and therefore are easily moved around.
If you want to create a more permanent dining area in a garden or on a patio, outdoor planters are a fabulous option. Place them along the perimeter of your outdoor dining area to create a defined space.
I like the Vito Planter from Uttermost - the clean and simple lines of the concrete planter will allow it to work with just about any style of outdoor decor.
If the plantings are on the higher side, like bamboo, they will make the space seem cozy and private. Use planters with fragrant herbs like rosemary or basil to add another layer of ambiance to the space.
The icing on the cake of your magical dinner party set up is the center piece. You need to jazz up your table a bit, because, let's face it, an empty table is just blah.
Group LED candles along the center of the table(s). You can find LED candles that flicker just like real candles - you will never have to dig out a recalcitrant wick ever again!
Small lanterns like this solar powered LED lantern would also look beautiful evenly spaced along a table.
To finish the look of your table, intersperse beautiful florals among the candles or lanterns. Faux florals are always in bloom and are a great option if you run out of time to pick up flowers/make arrangements.
I like the look of this mix of flowers in a mercury glass vase that includes peonies (my favorite!), roses and hydrangeas - it is short enough so that it won't block the view of the person sitting across from you.
What is your favorite way to create a memorable outdoor dinner party? Leave a comment below!
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Going green isn't always about being eco-friendly or embracing a compost heap. Sometimes you need to be a little more literal and define going green as your love of the color and using it throughout your house.
I chose to do a round-up of green home decor that expresses the freshness of summer. I was thinking about cut grass, blooming trees and long, lazy nights. This cheerful, soft green pops beautifully against white walls and crisp slipcovers. I also like this shade because it pairs wonderfully with light blue which is another of my favorite color combinations for summer decorating.
I may start to sound like a broken record, but I have mentioned before that green is the color of nature, so it generally goes with a wide array of home decor. You may not have thought about using fresh green table lamps before, but if you have a simple, monochromatic room, they would break-up the simplicity of the space and add pizzazz.
Green lighting could also look fresh and new in a pure white kitchen. Contemporary green pendant lights, as seen above, will keep the eye interested without being "in your face." In the end, green is playful, and makes a space feel young...and who doesn't want to feel young?
1. I love this Beaded Dragonfly Pillow by Nourison for its whimsical design.
2. This oval twist wall mirror would be fantastic on white walls paired with acrylic furniture or even in an outdoor room.
3. Swapping out lighting is a sure fire way for a quick and successful kitchen update, especially with the River Rock Mini-Pendant in green.
4. The Phinnaeus Rocker is a fun addition to a mid-century style home.
5. The ceramic Jasmine Table Lamp in Apple Green by Robert Abbey is perfect flanking a white sofa.
6. The green shade of this basic polished steel swing-arm wall lamp by Lite Source is a playful look in a kids bedroom or den.
Most people design their backyards and patios around an open space, usually leaving the outdoor barbecue area to itself.
However, if you think about designing your outdoor dining area around the barbecue, ultimately you are creating an eat-in kitchen in your very own backyard. Doing this can make your outdoor space feel cozy and intimate, just as your kitchen does. And an added bonus is that your guests get to drool over the smells going on in your barbecue all night long!
I love the look of this outdoor dining area design. The furniture, lighting, accessories and florals work together as individual elements as well as a cohesive, polished, overall design.
Bright pink flowers both cut in vases on the table as well as planted in classic outdoor planters, work perfectly with the brick patio and white walls. And I love how interior wainscoting is mimicked outside with brick along the side of the house, making the barbecue area seem even more built-in.
Bright white outdoor dinnerware pops off the table and creates a pristine, clean surface to deface with ketchup, mustard and juicy burgers.
Now lets talk about the major elements in the space:
This classic acacia wood dining set is traditional wood dining furniture at its best. Folding chairs allow you to keep extras on hand if you have more guests over, while the arms and pads make the chairs feel substantial and sturdy. The extendable table is perfect for a last minute addition or an intimate set up.
One of the best colors to pair with red brick and crisp white is aqua blue. The color contrasts so perfectly and adds so much character to the space, I could not imagine anything else working so well. This graphic indoor outdoor chevron rug works perfectly with the traditional surrounding to make the space feel cool and contemporary.
One of the biggest additions to your outdoor barbecue space that will make it feel homey and stylish is outdoor wall lighting. Silver outdoor wall lights are a great choice to create an outdoor space that fits in with your indoor style. Instead of opting for the usual black steel, choose a silver finish to create an elevated look.
One of the best things about entertaining outdoors is using the abundance of charm that nature provides to bring ambiance. With the backdrop of crickets in the background and the stars twinkling above - guests can't help but enjoy the evening.
One thing that plays a huge part in the ambiance of any space outdoors is lighting - and when it comes to decks - effective deck lighting. It's is a perfect way to light up the evening.
Today I am sharing a few ways that you can light up your deck and do it with style with outdoor lighting from Lamps Plus.Decks usually have at least a few steps- and those steps can be much more than a way to get back up into the house. Steps are often overlooked from an ambiance standpoint - but they really are a good way to add lighting for charm and also safety - and the Hinkley Bronze LED Eyebrow Light is perfect for that job.
When it comes to styles of deck lighting - the sky is the limit - and the places where you can use those lights is up to your imagination. The Kichler Bronze LED Deck and Step Light is perfect for unobtrusively lighting steps
and also for lighting flower bed areas.Another place to consider adding lighting is on the top of the posts on a deck. Deck posts are a perfect spot for adding a touch of warmth with a light like this Solar and LED Post Cap Light.
Solar lighted caps are charged up by the sun during the day and then are ready to get to work when the sun sets.Plus they come in a variety of styles to match your deck and fit in perfectly with your home's architecture. A favorite look is this Copper Plated Solar Powered and LED Fence Cap Light that will be right at home on pretty painted decks or natural stained wood finishes.
In my opinion you can't have too much deck lighting for ambiance. So light up those steps, those fence posts and even place a few lanterns here and there and get ready to enjoy evenings out under the stars.
I would love to know if you have a favorite style deck light as well- leave me a comment below!
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It's true that July 4 is right around the corner, and so, patriotic decor should be something to think about...at least in the U.S. Patriotism aside, red, white and blue is a classic color combination and does not need to be too kitschy if used sparingly.
I think of this color combination as essentially fresh and evoking the joy of summer. They are happy colors and play nicely with other colors as well.
Obviously white is a neutral that needs no introduction. A rich cobalt blue is the ultimate summer color and not only reminds me of the Mediterranean, but pops perfectly off of bright white. I think a beautiful blue pillow on a whitewash bench or white Adirondack chair is the perfect summer perch.
To me, red signifies strength and vitality. Unlike blue, I think committing to red takes more guts. The payoff can be worth it in so many ways. Red lighting, like the sconce above looks chic against white, or a pale blue or turquoise wall.
Any way you dissect our country's colors, the sheer abundance of choices we have is something to celebrate all year long.
1. I love the deeply hued navy blue jar table lamp by Jamie Young. I love the look in a den or bedroom.
2. Nothing is more "Contemporary American" than this "Colorful Lines II" framed canvas wall art.
3. The simplicity of the Mercer Street Modern Pendant Light in white pendant light by Artcraft allows it to work in most interiors. I personally like it for a breakfast room or casual dining room.
4. This red pouf with nautical knot detail by Surya is young, playful and ideal for summer romps. I would bring it outdoors for extra lounge seating if the weather is good.
5. As hot as a firecracker, this red glass wall sconce in a nickel finish is actually red-hot. The bold color is a real show stopper in a hall or interior that favors primary color.
Do you incorporate a patriotic decor scheme into your interiors? If so, how? Leave a comment below!
Have a touch of wanderlust? If you like the idea of scouring the globe looking for one-of-a-kind decor but an "around the world" trip is not in the cards, get a funky global style for your home with styles from Lamps Plus.
The Global Mix section in Lamps Plus' Shop by Trend section is a treasure trove of items that are a international feast of home decor.
There is something so liberating about a global style as there doesn't seem to be any rules in putting together a cohesive, bohemian look. The natural designer in me, of course, selected a scheme that tends to match much more than a haphazard collection of world travel treasures would usually reflect. What can I say?
When trying to capture the look, make sure you mix interesting patterns with unique textures. Take for example the blue batik pattern pillow in conjunction with the rustic iron tables.
While timeless or modern blue floor lamps may not be a traditional choice, a blue lampshade like this Indian pattern shade adds a bit of pop against the beautifully tactile floor lamp. All of these material do work harmoniously and evoke the feeling of a lifetime worth of travel. Go forth and design with travel in mind.
1. Pretend you are in the tropics with this walnut and bronze LED ceiling fan by Matthews.
2. I think this indigo print linen pillow has an exotic batik look, like something you might find in Indonesia or India.
3. The highly textured gunmetal ceramic table lamp by Robert Abbey has a decidedly modern Chinese look.
4. I like the safari vibe you get from this gray and black hair on hide wall mirror.
5. The unique look of the tripod accent table in iron in with tree branch details evokes the feeling of the Amazon or the Adirondacks if you're feeling a touch more American at heart.
6. The Luna Lamp from Jamie Young has a chocolate brown metal base with a batik lampshade and has a fresh and modern take on Island design.
Selecting an outdoor dining table can be a daunting task. There are so many out there to choose from, and in addition to that you have to consider how well the pieces will weather in the elements.
Luckily we have broken down some of the most popular designs styles for our round up of outdoor tables from Lamps Plus where you are sure to find one that suits your taste and style.
This dainty and detailed cast iron bistro set transports me right to a French bistro in the countryside. This set is perfect for smaller spaces where you want to pack a big design punch as so much detailing is worked into every inch. For a more feminine, intimate vibe this is perfect for you.
If you like a minimal, modern look, a classic wicker dining set is perfect for you. Wicker furniture has been popular now for some time and with good reason. This set is durable enough to stand up to many seasons of use, and the streamlined minimal lines make it adaptable to a wide range of tastes and styles.
For all the flea market frequenters out there - if you cant find the perfect authentic vintage dining set, this retro sky blue and white metal dining set is the perfect substitution. The funky shape of the chairs paired with a bold color create a fun and interesting patio set that you'll enjoy showing off all summer long.
Another classic choice for your dining set is wood. Eucalyptus and teak are the most popular wood choices for outdoor tables because of the hard nature of the wood, however the wood will need some conditioning season after season so make sure not to neglect it.
This 4-piece dining set with a round table in Eucalyptus wood has a rich, warm feel for those looking for a contemporary but natural style.
What is your outdoor dining style?
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Ever-embattled comedian/actor Katt Williams is back in the news because he was arrested recently, and his booking photo is being compared to the classic crazy shots that actor Nick Nolte and the late James Brown took a few years back. The reason Williams was jailed in the first place is because of an incident in Palmdale, California on Saturday, June 11. According to TMZ, Williams was busted after a heated standoff with a tractor driver. Authorities said a man doing tractor work on a home in Palmdale where Williams was staying claimed three women approached his vehicle and began attacking him with rocks and dirt clods. The man, who says he suffered facial injuries in the attack, called his wife to pick him up, but when she arrived, Williams pulled up in an SUV and blocked their exit, so she called 911. The L.A. County Sheriffs Dept. arrested the women for assault with a deadly weapon and then arrested Williams for felony intimidating a witness. Williams was booked and bail was set at $50,000. He was released later that night.
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Gary Dourdan was arrested again on drug charges according to TMZ. The ex-"CSI" actor was arrested in Los Angeles for what police call "a few pills" of the drug ecstasy. Dourdan was arrested when police received a report that he crashed his car into two parked cars around 3:30 a.m. During the investigation, the pills were found and he was arrested on a drug possession charge. He was later released on $10,000 bail.
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Jamaican reggae singer Buju Banton is asking for a shorter prison sentence. The Grammy winner was convicted in February of conspiring to set up a cocaine deal in Florida in 2009. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison at his sentencing hearing June 23 in Tampa federal court. In court documents filed recently, Banton's attorney, David Markus, said a 15-year sentence is "way more than necessary" in Banton's case. He contends that Banton's limited participation in the drug buy, his charitable work in Jamaica and his otherwise clean record entitle the singer to a reduced sentence. The documents include letters of support for Banton from actor Danny Glover, reggae singer Stephen Marley and Atlanta Hawks basketball player Etan Thomas. Banton also seeks an acquittal and a new trial.
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"Cleopatra Believes" was the theme of the Krewe of Cleopatra of Houma this year. This theme was very appropriate when inclement weather made it impossible for our krewe to parade on our scheduled date, Lundi Gras. Heavy rain covered the area, and it was believed that Cleopatra would not parade and that our krewe would not have a make-up day for its parade.
This is when several of our public officials truly became public servants. Sheriff Jerry Larpenter, Chief of Police Pat Boudreaux, Parish President Bobby Bergeron and the Parish Council through its representative Gary Beeson devised a plan that allowed us, the Krewe of Cleopatra, to follow the Krewe of Houmas and the Krewe of Cajuns parades.
As queen of the Krewe of Cleopatra and on behalf of my ladies in waiting, I want to express our deepest appreciation to these public officials and especially to the people who worked behind the scenes to make our parade possible. Southland Dodge, Tim Barrett, Nab Matherne and many unnamed others stepped forward with their assistance.
A special thank you is in order for the sheriff's deputies, Houma Police, Louisiana State Police, firemen and emergency personnel. They not only kept our parish safe handling their regular assignments, but they amazingly handled four parades in one afternoon.
Let us not forget each and every soldier and their families at this time. For their service and commitment to the United States of America we are eternally grateful.
Janet Marjorie Collins
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I am 34 years old female and have been having edema of my left foot since I was 16 years old. A lot of investigations have been done, nothing positive. I was once put on Lasix then Aldactone but with no improvement. The edema is worse when I sit and at the end of the day but it tends to resolve when I sleep. It has caused a lot of cosmetic changes due to the obviously bigger limb and this gives me a low self-esteem. My blood pressure tends to be on the lower normal with a diastolic ranging of 50-70mm/hg and systolic 90-110mm/hg and hemoglobin on the higher side 12-14gm/dl. There is no evidence of DVT (deep vein thrombosis).
Comment from: light the candle, 55-64 Female (Caregiver) Published: May 22
I just started noticing that I have pitting edema on my shins, ankles, and my feet are swelling now. When I go upstair,s my hips and legs feel like they are on fire and my heart pounds so hard.
Comment from: Kakr, 19-24 Female (Patient) Published: October 31
I have severe anorexia and now have experienced anasarca. I currently have about 15 liters of edema. All blood tests are ok (albumins, electrolytes etc). Heart, thyroid, kidneys, OK. Diuretics make me urinate, but don't reduce the edema much.
Comment from: daintygirl, 25-34 Female Published: January 06
I am a 33 year old woman primarily in good health. I had pitting edema in my left arm and foot for the past two years. It has been a nightmare. I have had a hard time wearing pants because my left leg is so swollen that I can't get my leg in the pants. I feel like a monster because people stare at me strange. It is weird to see a woman who has a normal small leg and a large swollen leg on the same body. My swollen leg has been painful to stand on and to bend my leg. People think I have lymphedema, but I never had cancer. I got a little burn on my left leg that months later caused it to be pitting edema. Doctors I had talked about to don't much about it. After reading on this site, I am thinking maybe my pitting edema is caused by heart or kidney disease. It has been very frustrating over the past two years. Hopefully I will be able to find some help for my painful, swollen leg soon.
Comment from: jscenic, 35-44 Female (Patient) Published: June 01
I had a spider bite Aug 2010 on my right calf that caused staph infection instantly. 6 months later experiencing pain, pressure, numbness in entire calf of leg. Very hard to find a doctor to help! Doctors I have seen for this, Specialist: Pain management, Physical Therapy, Infectious Disease, Neurologist, Dermatologist, and Orthopedic. Orthopedic requested MRI and found skin thickening and edema to area. I am now seeing Orthopedic for this problem. I was surprised how many specialists have not run into this medical problem before. I am sure with the amount of spiders/people I am not the 1st.
Comment from: 65-74 Male (Patient) Published: April 05
I have had intermittent edema observed in the feet and ankles following a prostate removal.
Comment from: alice, 65-74 Male (Patient) Published: July 24
My husband has edema on both legs with weeping ulcers. He had edema therapy for three months and his swelling and ulcers went away. Hand stimulation to the lymph nodes going up the leg on pinpoint lump lobes. It worked with no medication taken. Of course he has to wear support hose for edema. At first I thought it wouldn't work, but it did. This therapist has been doing this therapy for 11 years.
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Florence A. Fugleberg, 86, of New Rockford, N.D. died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Carrington Health Center, Carrington, N.D.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Visitation will be held Friday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D.
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I migrated my users of a phpBB2 forum to WordPress after lots of hours and after all this enthusiasm, I realized that usernames in Greek are not supported. I surprised as it is also UTF8 !
For example, I have two users as: (username/password) Κωστας/111111
and κώστας/123123 . As you can see the two users are different as they have 2 different characters (κ/Κ and ω/ώ) and in UTF8 these are indeed 2 different characters.
The strange thing is that when I enter Κωστας his password 111111 is not working, but password 123123 is working and the other user κώστας is logged in !!!
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Planetside 2 engine to power all future SoE MMOs
Sony Online Entertainment is so pleased with the engine built for Planetside 2 – ForegeLight – that it's going to put it to work in future projects, too.
"Every internal product that we make from here on out will use ForgeLight," Planetside 2 art director Tramell Isaac said, speaking with Shack News at GDC 2013.
"We can put 2,000 people on a server, and we can have all those guys running at 60fps. We can have upwards of 200 on screen at one time. You can't do that with any other MMO, period. You just can't do that. Then on top of that, you can do it with visual fidelity that's comparable with any other first person shooter out there."
Tramell expects the use for ForgeLight to make it easy for SoE to "pump out" future MMOs, despite that fact that it has a very demanding set of requirements for those who want to run Planetside 2 at max settings.
"The engine can be dialed down back to wherever we want to put it. Every other game that's made doesn't need the visual fidelity that PlanetSide 2 does. That's the choice of the development team," he said.
Forgelight is constantly evolving, too; see how the addition of PhysX changes things, for example.
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A break over $51.75 triggers a real run. The technical indicator at stoxline website shows a strong buy with the $60.44 target price in six months.
Are you serious? They just reported a bad 3 quarter plus told us February wasn't looking good beacuse of the the weather and now PED Virus.


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Robern RC1626D4FP1 Mirrored R3 16" x 26" x 4" Plain Single Door Medicine Cabinet with Reversible Hinge
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Homewiz from Expensive but Superb Medicine Cabinet This medicine cabinet is exceptionally well built and comes with three real glass shelves providing four tiers of storage. There are high quality mirrors on both sides of the door and the chest can be used for either left hand or right hand opening applications. There is even an alignment mechanism built into the door hinges to ensure that the door closes in perfect alignment with the body of the cabinet. Yes, it is a bit expensive, but it is well worth the additional expense.
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Skip to comments.4 Spots Cats Love to Be Scratched -- and One They Hate!
Posted on 06/14/2014 4:11:18 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows
Feline Love: Breaking the Code
I've spent my life caring for and about animals, and I've always been a careful observer of what makes them happy. I know the "sweet spots" on every pet I've ever met, and since Almost Heaven is a horse ranch (with Quarter Horses whose personalities rival Golden Retrievers for sweetness), I know what makes equine hearts sing too.
But I also know if you hit the wrong note on many a cat, you won't be singing a happy song for long. And while most cat owners eventually figure that out on their own, you could be one of those people whose current cat tolerates pretty much anything. Your next one, though, could be scratch-happy if you don't know where to go.
Which is why I love sharing about caring, and in cats that means sticking to four top spots for heavy petting, and ignoring one spot that dogs love but that most cats never will.
(Excerpt) Read more at shine.yahoo.com ...
Tacky. I guess I should be glad the owner of that torso is using a cat drawn around their bellybutton vs a person.
Bet it wasn't as funny when he sobered up.
Sides of their faces, just behind their mouthes...
Mine only like belly rubs when they are on all 4's. NEVER on their backs. Sometimes my fat diva likes it...but she's pretty insecure.
My cat loves being carried on his back, getting his belly rubbed. However, from the time I raised from a kitten, I would routinely pick up up like that and rub him there.
Believe it or not.....but I can pick my female and give her a 'zerbert' on her tummy. I can't quite figure that one out.
It just depends on the cat.
Both of my girl katz love belly rubs, and Mao loves getting rubbed on her tummy with the pin brush! I think a lot depends on how you raise and bond with them.
I knew that pic would show up.
I have 4 cats. 2 of them love belly rubs, 2 hate it. so I'm batting about .500 on this one.
True dat.
Reminds me of my tomcat.
My own cat loves ear scratches and only the occasional belly rub — only when he's in the mood. Try to rub his tummy without permission and you will be a bloody mess.
Every cat is different.
The one on the bottom is now found at most law enforcement firearm training facilities.
I wish that was a joke.
My cat rolls over and sticks his leg out like a dog just so you will rub his belly.
That is disgusting. Really, do we need that?
My last kitty loved a foot massage.
Cat spanking (it's gentle taps, honestly). Works on our goofball almost as good as this youtube video
I think so, too.
LOL! Calico bongo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3MdnyQ381E
That last is unusual. Most cats hate having their paws touched.
Our black & white Boots, mother of Coots, and Scoots would probably lay on her back for belly rubs the rest of her natural life if one would stay that long to accomodate her passion.
She and Cali-gal are the only ones though. Most don't seem to favor the belly rubs as those two.
We are down to twelve cats now.
Cats love to have their tails pulled. No hard - a gentle constant pull. They'll come back over and over.
We have one that loves the full belly rub. Rolls over to get maximum exposure.
The big Siamese loves them too, while blocking the passage where he be laying, will roll over to offer his large belly for rubs.
Our adopted outside kitteh is slowly getting to like them, working down from the chest. A ways to go for good belly rubs to be enjoyed.
All the other places are well known scritch zones.
I believe if you rub a cat's hipocampus they don't like that.
That's a good one! Cats are such goofballs.
Here is a web cam at a cat rescue center. I often watch as kittens are flying around the room, bouncing off the walls in play.
The wounded warrior puppy cams are fun too
Yeah, I knew where this was going by the title alone. My wife has five houserats, all fixed. None of the four females will let you even think about touching their chassis, unless you want your hand turned into rawhide strips. The fifth - a male - does what we call a 'flomp'. He'll start to turn his head around on his neck in this Linda Blair-esque fashion, put his shoulder down, and *FLOMP* land on his back. You'd think his daddy was Buster Keaton. Pratfall quality. He'll let me rub and scratch his belly so vigorously, and drag him around like that, I could polish the furniture with him. I think it's his way a acceding male dominance to me. He's sort of become my buddy. The only time he even meows is when he comes into my den here to visit me. He's actually kinda cool, he keeps me company, and I'm not even a cat person.
Because she was very docile she would allow her tummy to be rubbed, but clearly she didn't like it. Her predecessor loved to be petted but he was not docile in the slightest. If you rubbed his belly he would grab your hand with his front claws and hold on, then rake your flesh with his rear ones. The sessions would end with my getting some band aids.
Good call.
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"Hula Nature Preserve" Hulata by Martin_S.
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Sorry that there is no destination in the VT database for The Hula Nature Preserve since it is one of the most important preserves in Israel, and is also important worldwide since it is "home" to migrating birds between Europe and Africa. At one time this resource was almost completely destroyed, but has since been granted a reprieve and been restored in large part. A friend who is a "bird watcher" told me that if we eliminated this preserve that many of those would die because they would have NO RESOURCE to replenish their food supply between Europe and Africa, so is that important or what. Each year you can come to observe the yearly migrations northward and then later southward. This picture shows part of the preserve there in the valley as seen from highway 899, just to the north of the Hula Preserve.
Take a look at the park site:
There are also picnic facilities outside the boundries of the park so we took time with Meta, who was visiting us from Slovenia, and our friends Dimitry, Natasha, Ira and Leonid to have a nice picnic after our walk in the Hula Reserve.
- Pros:If you like nature, especially birds, this is your place
- Cons:Can be crowded in vacation seasons
- In a nutshell:Spend a day in different seasons of migrations
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GSD Course Bulletin - Spring 2012
This term's information was last refreshed on 12 MAY 2015 14:53:34.
Courses taught by Pierre Bélanger
06242: Ecologies, Techniques, Technologies IV (SCI 0624200)
Landscape Architecture
Lecture - 4 credits
Wednesday 2:00 - 5:00 Gund 109
Niall Kirkwood, Pierre Bélanger
Course Description
GSD 6242 Ecologies, Techniques, Technologies IV addresses the interdependence between site, technology and design in landscape architecture. The ambitions of the course are to develop a broader understanding of technologies in landscape architecture, to explore technology's relationship to applied ecology and environmental and civil engineering and how this can result in more progressive and creative landscape design work. This course profiles a series of advanced practices, projects and processes concerned with Ecologies, Techniques, Technologies and related to landscapes constructed on different soils, structures and slab conditions. Introducing basic concepts and vocabularies as well as advanced methods and metrics, each weekly topic will index a series of in-depth processes and cutting-edge practices about the ecological engineering of urban environments. Guest Lectures are accompanied by readings focused on a series of topics that are specifically related to the design and management of urban hydrological flow across the full gamut of urban watersheds. With an emphasis on decentralized stormwater systems, each weekly subject forms a consistent and cumulative level of knowledge that focuses on water flows across surface and subsurface conditions, as well as hydrological patterns across a gradient of dry and wet eco-topes. From micro- to macro-levels, and from patches to corridors to networks, a range of urban sites are addressed ranging from vegetal roofs and green facades, rain gardens, phyto plots and retention ponds, bioswales & filter strips, ravines and riparian zones, tidal marshes and coastal wetlands, lagoons and estuaries.
09201: Independent Study by Candidates for Master's Degrees (ADV 0920100)
Independent Study - 4 credits
Peter Del Tredici, Iñaki Abalos, Pierre Bélanger, Eve Blau, Neil Brenner, Joan Busquets, Felipe Correa, Daniel D'Oca, Gareth Doherty, Andreas Georgoulias, Jose Gomez-Ibanez, Andrea Hansen, K. Michael Hays, Michael Hooper, Eric Howeler, Timothy Hyde, Niall Kirkwood, Sanford Kwinter, David Mah, Panagiotis Michalatos, Mark Mulligan, Ciro Najle, Ken Tadashi Oshima, Richard Peiser, Chris Reed, Ingeborg Rocker, Peter Rowe, A. Hashim Sarkis, Allen Sayegh, Jeffrey Schnapp, James Stockard, Maryann Thompson, Charles Waldheim, Bing Wang, Krzysztof Wodiczko, Martin Bechthold
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Students may take a maximum of 8 credit units with different instructors in this course series.Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Candidates may arrange individual work focusing on subjects or issues that are of interest to them but are not available through regularly offered course work. Students must submit an independent study petition and secure approval of their advisor and of the faculty member sponsoring the study.
09304: Independent Thesis for the Degree Master in Design Studies (ADV 0930400)
Research Seminar - 8 credits
Allen Sayegh, Martin Bechthold, Pierre Bélanger, Eve Blau, Neil Brenner, Andreas Georgoulias, K. Michael Hays, Timothy Hyde, Joyce Klein-Rosenthal, Sanford Kwinter, Rahul Mehrotra, Kiel Moe, Mohsen Mostafavi, Richard Peiser, Christoph Reinhart, Peter Rowe, Panagiotis Michalatos
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A student who selects this independent thesis for the degree Master in Design Studies pursues independent research of relevance to the selected course of study within the Master in Design Studies program, under the direction of a GSD faculty member. This option precludes taking any other independent study.
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For the next couple of weeks you might find our chestnuts in (some) stores! The Community Mercantile and Checkers Grocery in Lawrence, Terra Health & Wellness in Independence, MO, People's Grocery in Manhatten, 888 International Store in Overland Park and all the Whole Foods stores in the KC region. These stores are great about keeping chestnuts in good storage in the cold area of produce. Some of the Whole Foods stores in the Rocky Mtn region also carry our chestnuts.
Chestnuts at your grocery Thanks to Mel Torme and "The Christmas Song", this is time of year is when many Americans think of chestnuts. Actually, chestnuts in the Northern Hemisphere are all harvested earlier in the fall and have been stored until they hit the grocery shelf. Chestnuts are best stored refrigerated at about 32° with high humidity, and even then there is some drying and perhaps some molding. Some farmers, many shippers and even more grocers do not store chestnuts correctly. They treat them the same as walnuts and pecans, when they should be treated more like pears. Add to the problem, most U.S. suppliers are sold out of this season's crop and your grocer is likely bringing in chestnuts from Italy or Asia.
So, if you are at the grocer and buying chestnuts, we highly recommend that before you leave the store, cut into a few of them with the produce staff. We've heard story after story of internal mold and/or completely dried up nuts in late season purchases. There is no reason why you should pay for bad quality.
Chestnuts still in your frig? So, what about those nuts that you bought early in the season and are stuck in the back of your refrigerator? Well, if they have external mold, simply wash them. If they are dry, you can boil them, peel them, then use them in recipes, just like a dry bean. If they are mushy, dark, smelly, toss them and resolve to use them timely next year. If they are still good, you can roast, peel and freeze for use anytime.


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Out Newton
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coordinates: 53°40′21″N 0°05′27″E / 53.672600°N 0.090850°E
Out Newton is a hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, in an area known as Holderness. It is situated approximately 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south-east of Withernsea, just inland from the North Sea coast.
It forms part of the civil parish of Easington.
A seven turbine wind farm, capable of generating 9.1 MW of electricity and operated by E.ON UK, is situated on the coast near to the settlement.[1]
- ^ "Out Newton wind farm". E.ON UK. Retrieved 3 April 2007.
- Gazetteer — A–Z of Towns Villages and Hamlets. East Riding of Yorkshire Council. 2006. p. 9.
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New Zealand officials are in talks with their Chinese counterparts over making New Zealand dollars directly convertible with Chinese renminbi.
Currency convertibility would help traders in both countries as it would remove the need to convert either renminbi or New Zealand dollars into United States dollars to execute import and export transactions.
A spokeswoman for Prime Minister John Key said Key and China's leaders had agreed on the desirability of investigating New Zealand dollar-renminbi convertibility when he was in the People's Republic recently.
"Officials are now progressing the issue," she said. "However, there is no timeframe for concluding an agreement."
She said it took Australia around 12 months to achieve its recent currency agreement with China.
Statistics New Zealand said last week that exports to China rose 26 per cent to $654 million in April from a year earlier.
China has become increasingly important to exporters and receipts have tripled since the nations signed a free trade agreement in 2008.
The Chinese authorities have introduced reforms over the past few years aimed at increasing the use of the renminbi in international trade and investment.
Australia last month became the third country in the world that is capable of trading its currency directly with the renminbi, following the United States and Japan.
China's currency reforms are part of the broad economic reform agenda that has been in place for the past 30 years.
In 2005, the Chinese authorities announced that they would manage their exchange rate against an undisclosed basket of currencies.
This marked the beginning of a period of steady appreciation of the renminbi against the US dollar, except for a two-year pause during the global financial crisis.
Changes "deep within the wiring" of China's foreign exchange regulations are quietly opening up and in the process having a profound impact on the profitability of doing business there, according to Cath Henry, who heads HSBC's global payments and cash management in New Zealand.
"The impact is it will be easier for New Zealand companies to move money in and out of China," Henry said.
"Creating a deeper pool of offshore liquidity is a key plank in its plan to promote the renminbi first as a trade currency, then as an investment currency, and eventually as an alternative to the dollar as a reserve currency.
"But it needs to achieve its aim while guarding against potentially destabilising capital flows, a necessity which rules out a 'big bang' of regulatory reform in favour of a more pragmatic and incremental approach based on pilot programmes."


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Rugelach (Filled Cream Cheese Cookies)
Total Time
Prep 50 mins
Cook 22 mins
I cannot imagine holiday-time without rugelach around. They are the most addictive, filled cookie ever! I usually make 2-3 times the recipe (inviting a friend over for coffee, chat and helpful rolling), then freeze and bake as needed. You will have none left by the end of the holidays, trust me. The bake time is approximate - it could be slightly more or slightly less, depending on how big you make the rugelach.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄2 lb unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
- 1⁄4 cup sugar (during the holidays, I use one of those coloured sugars)
Nut Filling
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1⁄2 cups finely chopped nuts (I like to use walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Jam Filling
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 cup jam (I like to use apricot, peach, strawberry or raspberry)
Chocolate Filling
- 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, combined with
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Date Filling
- 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature combined with
- 3⁄4 finely chopped dates, and
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- In a mixing bowl or food processor, cream the butter and cream cheese together.
- Add the pinch of salt and sugar.
- Beat in the flour, a little at a time.
- Knead the dough lightly until all the flour is incorporated.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Prepare one of the fillings by combining the ingredients (except the 1/4 cup sugar for the topping) and set aside.
- Flour the surface you will be rolling out the pastry on very generously.
- This is a delicate dough and is apt to stick.
- Roll out one of the portions of dough into a 10 inch in diameter circle.
- With a knife or pastry wheel, cut the pastry into 10-12 pie-shaped wedges (depending on how large or small you want the rugelach to be- I go for smaller).
- If the dough is sticky, dust it with a little flour.
- Sprinkle or spread a little of the filling of your choice on each little wedge.
- Beginning at the wide edge, roll the dough up toward the point, as you would make a crescent roll or a croissant, turning the ends in slightly to achieve the crescent.
- Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and brush with melted butter and sprinkle with a tiny bit of the topping sugar (this step can also be done just before baking and ensure that the sugar is not knocked off in the freezer).
- Repeat with the rest of the dough and filling.
- At this point, I pop the cookie sheet directly into my freezer and freeze the rugelach individually.
- When frozen, I pack them into ziploc bags to use at whim over the holidays (and not just) so they can be freshly-baked for any occasion.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden, brushing with melted butter after 15 minutes if desired.
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Fabulous and easy!! I was a little concerned about the nut filling so added three tablespoons of butter. These came out so delicious! Lots of complements on my Christmas cookie tray with these as the centerpiece!! I'm going to make them again this weekend with the jam filling! Edit: Made these with almond pastry filling that you can buy in a can at the grocery store in where the pie fillings are sold. Can I just say, "DIVINE"?? A must try. My mom is a rugelach-aholic and she says that this recipe with the almond filling is the best she's ever eaten! Edit no. 2: Made these with apricot jam and almond flour (for the ground almonds). What a great and versatile recipe. These were as delicious as all the other times I made them. SO glad I found this recipe!
I love rugelach and this was my first time making them. Not complicated to make - you just have to leave yourself sufficient time to put it all together. I made all of the fillings, and when I looked at the date filling and the nut filling, somehow they wanted to be together, so I combined them and that was my favorite filling. Then I added some cinnamon to the sugar that I used for topping. I did NOT brush them with butter after 15 minutes of baking because I thought it would be butter overkill - but next time I believe I will do the extra brush of butter. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome!!!! I made 8 with the date filling, and the rest with strawberry jam. Ground almonds didn't sound appealing to me, so I just used the jam, some of which bubbled out, but most of it stayed in. I will be making these again :-) I had to edit my review to say that my husband LOVED these, and ate half of them while I was in the other room writing the review! For ZWT4 Flying Duchess'


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Chelsea's Once-Watertight Defense Springs Leaks in Constantly Changing Back Four
For all the hundreds of millions they spend on new players every season, the English Premier League's leading clubs look remarkably similar from one year to the next.
The individual lineups may be slightly different, of course, but there are certain characteristics that seem to endure: Stoke City will pose a threat from set-pieces, Arsenal will score the most eye-catching goals and Manchester United will end up holding most of the trophies.
But this season, one of English football's biggest clubs is experiencing an identity crisis.
For roughly a decade, Chelsea has been synonymous with stout defense and a physical style of play. The Blues have finished with the best defensive record five times in the past seven years—including last season—and have had one of the league's top two defenses every year since the 2001-02 season.
But this season, this team's traditionally watertight defense has started springing leaks at a shocking rate.
In the opening 12 games, Chelsea has conceded 17 goals, equalling the club's worst defensive record through a dozen games since the 1991-92 season, when the Blues finished 14th, Leeds United won the title and Alex Ferguson was still looking for his first championship at Manchester United.
Indeed, the 17 goals Chelsea has surrendered so far is already two more than the team conceded in the entire 2004-05 season under Jose Mourinho.
"There is a vulnerability about them," said Michael Duberry, the former Chelsea defender. "They are trying to play a more expansive game than they have in recent years [but] the defense isn't as solid as it once was."
With four of Chelsea's next seven games against teams in the top eight of the table, this issue isn't liable to go away anytime soon. Clearly there's something wrong with the way this once suffocating defense is set up.
It's possible that this season's shift to a new offensive style of play has something to do with this, as does the fact that many of the team's defensive stalwarts are either injured, out of form or, in some cases, starting to look a little long in the tooth. It's significant that four of Chelsea's eight defensive starters will be 30 or older by the end of the season.
But there's one explanation that seems to make more sense than most others. The way Chelsea's defense has been leaking goals this season may be a simple case of failing to account for one of the game's eternal truths: that the best defense is a settled defense.
In each of the past 10 matches, Chelsea has lined up with a different back-four, a period in which the team has surrendered 12 goals and won just two of its last six games. Indeed, the Blues have fielded the same back-four in successive league matches on just two occasions this season.
In contrast, Newcastle—which has the Premier League's best defensive record despite a collection of middling players—is the only team which has had the same back four and goalkeeper in each of its 12 games this season.
"The biggest thing about a defense is unity and the amount of times they play together," said Lee Dixon, a member of Arsenal's formidable back-four during the 1990s and now a soccer analyst. "In my experience, the more you play together and the less often the back-four changes, the better it is."
Most of the meanest defenses in the game's history have been built on this philosophy. The 1990-91 Arsenal team surrendered just 18 goals en route to winning the title and started the same back four in 30 of its 42 games. More recently, Chelsea's 2004-05 champions fielded the same back four and goalkeeper 25 times and conceded just 15 goals in 38 games.
The defense regarded by many as the finest English soccer has ever seen belongs to the Liverpool team of 1978-79, which won 30 of its 42 games and surrendered just 17 goals all season. The team's success was constructed on veteran goalkeeper Ray Clemence, who started every game that season, and a back four of Phil Neal, Phil Thompson, Alan Hansen and Alan Kennedy, which lined up together in 34 of the team's 42 league games.
But in recent years, the punishing speed and intensity of the modern game and the growing number of first-team fixtures for elite teams competing in the Champions League has seen squad rotation replace consistency of selection as the primary concern for today's leading clubs.
The last great defense in English football was Manchester United's 2008-09 team, which conceded just 24 goals and set a record with 14 consecutive shutouts. But Nemanja Vidic was the only defender to play more than 30 games and the club used nine defenders and two goalkeepers that season.
"The games come so thick and fast, you can't put the same team out every week," said Duberry. "It's about getting the right balance."
Still, there are those who say the constant changes to Chelsea's lineup have hampered the team's attempts to create a solid back-four and Andre Villas-Boas, the team's rookie head coach, would be better advised to find the right defensive combination and stick with it.
That could mean a permanent starting role for Alex, the Brazilian center-back, who has played in the team's two shutout wins this season, but didn't even make the 18-man squad for last Sunday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool.
"You can't rotate a defense. It deflects from the purpose," said Don Howe, the former England assistant coach and the architect of Arsenal's back four.
"There's only one way to get a good defense—playing together."
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These findings appear certain to add to the debate within preventive cardiology about how low to go in reducing cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and high blood sugar in diabetic and other high-risk populations.
The debate hit the front pages of the nation's newspapers early in February when findings from the 10,000-person ACCORD study suggested that rather than reducing heart attack and stroke deaths, intensive blood sugar lowering may increase such risks among people with type 2 diabetes.
"We have basically taken as gospel that if we change risk factors [like LDL, blood pressure, and blood sugar] good things will happen," Duke University Medical Center cardiologist Eric D. Peterson, MD, tells WebMD. "Studies like ACCORD and this one suggest that modifying risk factors alone may not ensure better outcomes."
In an editorial accompanying the study by Howard and colleagues, Peterson writes that the findings should give ammunition to both sides of the debate.
"For the true believers, the study confirms that aggressive lipid and hypertension treatment has a favorable effect on proven 'early markers' of disease," he writes. "Thus, with longer duration of follow-up the study would most assuredly demonstrate improved patient outcomes."
But for those he terms the "therapeutic nihilists" the findings once again fail to show a clear advantage for very aggressive treatment.
So what is the message to patients and their physicians about aggressive treatment?
Peterson tells WebMD that there appears to be little downside to lowering LDL cholesterol to very low levels with statins, but the jury is still out on aggressive blood pressure lowering.
"We really do have good data showing the benefits of aggressive cholesterol lowering with statins," he says. "It's a safe assumption that the benefits are great and the risks are low. But that isn't clear yet with aggressive blood pressure lowering. We can't say that the benefits outweigh the risks."
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Here it comes, folks. Outside groups are unleashing a giant barrage of advertising in the presidential and Senate races.
Let's tackle the presidential ads first. Featured below are Health Care for America Now, United Auto Workers, VoteVets, Sierra Club and the National Rifle Association. Whew!
Health Care for America Now
This coalition of unions and liberal groups is spending $1 million a TV ad warning that McCain's health care plan could cause people to lose their insurance. It features a cancer survivor who says of McCain, "He wants me to fight cancer and the insurance companies? Fine. I'll take you both on." The voiceover says, "Ask Senator McCain which side he's on."
It's running on national cable and in Ohio.
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The union is spending $3 million on TV ads in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. The slogan: "We can't afford John McCain." One ad features an auto worker who says, "My friends are losing their jobs. His friends are getting bigger tax breaks." Another shows an auto worker with her son, who has asthma. She says, "Sometimes he can't breathe. So health benefits are really important for us. But John McCain? He's going to tax our health benefits."
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This liberal veterans group plans to run a radio ad in English and Spanish in New Mexico knocking McCain for voting against increased funding for veterans care. A VoteVets TV ad in Virginia shows a veteran saying, "Vet to vet, Sen. McCain — when you put money from your rich friends ahead of vets like me, how is that 'country first?'"
Sierra Club
This environmental organization is running a radio ad in Ohio taking aim at McCain on energy and jobs. The ad says Obama will invest in clean energy and end tax breaks for companies that outsource jobs, while McCain is on the wrong side of both issues. "Elect a president we can count on to create and keep jobs," it says. "Elect Barack Obama."
National Rifle Association
The conservative gun-rights group adds to its previous volley of anti-Obama ads with this one, featuring a retired police officer. He says, in both English and a Spanish version, "Families should be able to defend themselves against rapists, drug dealers and other criminals illegally crossing our borders. But Barack Obama didn't think we should be allowed to use a firearm for self-defense."
From this most recent round of ads, it may look like liberal groups are drowning out conservative forces. But keep in mind that recently there were big anti-Obama ad buys by Vets for Freedom and RightChange.com, not to mention the newly formed Committee for Truth in Politics.
Given the nasty nature of the candidates' own recent ads, a question emerges: Will these new independent ads drive the quality of the debate up, or down?
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Giant Eagle celebrated the grand opening of its newest Market District in Strongsville, Ohio. The Strongsville Market District will be the first Market District location serving the west side of Cleveland.
A little more than a month ago, Robert Hanson resigned as CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, following disappointing holiday sales, and caused shares to drop 10%. Shares dropped again, nearly 7% this time, following what the company called "highly disappointing" fourth-quarter results.
Giant Eagle is making a push into Indiana with a Market District concept and GetGo, a convenience store, planned just outside of Indianapolis, according to published reports.
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When Princess Caroline of Monaco went into mourning for her husband, Stefano Casiraghi, in 1990, fashion seemed to have lost one of its shining stars. Echoing the impeccable taste of her late mother, Grace Kelly, the princess had always seemed as if she stepped off the pages of Vogue. In mourning, a glum and drawn Caroline, dressed only in black, hacked off her hair and rarely appeared without sunglasses. But finally, in November 1992, site joined the royal family on the palace balcony wearing a midnight-blue suit and beamed a smile at the crowd below. "The black period is over, and it's nice to see her happy again," notes a veteran Caroline watcher.
Lately she has again been cruising the Paris boutiques of Chanel and Ralph Lauren, among others. She is clearly a woman rediscovering her zest for life—and all the shopping bags that entails. The romantic Monegasques credit the change to her beau, French actor Vincent Lindon, 34, a frequent visitor at Caroline's villa in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, where, says a friend, "she is happiest, away from it all." Lindon is a playful companion to her three children by Casiraghi, Andrea, 9, Charlotte, 7, and Pierre, 6, and marriage rumors are heating up.
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