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Even if Aadhaar numbers were proof of identity, which it is not, its use to make money transfers make financial transfers un-auditable, propagate money laundering and financial fraud. There is no justification for introducing an unverified and un-audited number to allow payments and settlements
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is empowered by the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 to regulate various payment systems in the country. About 59 organisations are authorised by the RBI under this Act for setting up and operating payment systems in India. In its vision document 2012-15 the RBI states its mission is "to ensure payment and settlement systems in the country are safe, efficient, interoperable, authorised, accessible, inclusive and compliant with international standards". In compliance with international standards, therefore, all key systems should be secure (that is, have access controls, be equipped with adequate safeguards to prevent external intrusions, and provide audit trails), reliable, scalable and able to handle volume under stress conditions.
A payment can be effected through electronic funds transfers and includes point of sale transfers, ATM transactions, direct deposits or withdrawal of funds, transfers initiated by telephone, internet and, card payment.
When you use your banks online banking to transfer money from your account to a recipient you use a system called National Electronic Funds Transfer or NEFT. NEFT is RBI's own electronic money transfer system. Your money is transferred to the recipient's account in the hourly schedules to settle the payables and receivables from each bank that result from all the NEFT transactions in the hour. In case, your transfer fails, your money is back in your account. If you make larger transfers, say Rs2 lakh and above, then you will have to use RBI's Real Time Gross Settlement or RTGS system to make the transfer. In this case the gross amount is moved from your account to the recipient account directly. In case the transaction fails your money is reversed back to you.
You need to be logged into your bank account to initiate an NEFT or RTGS transfer. Only a valid bank account can receive funds making electronic transfers the bank. The transfers leave a permanent audit trail that inhibits money laundering.
NPCI's electronic money transfer system
The National Payments Corp of India or NPCI, a section 25 company, also runs its own payment system. The Aadhaar-Enabled Payment System or AEPS, as it is called, facilitates the deposit of money to and withdrawal of money from Aadhaar-Enabled Bank Accounts (AEBA). AEBA accounts are bank accounts where an Aadhaar number is mapped to the bank account. This is done by a process called as "seeding" an Aadhaar number to a bank account with designated banks.
After receiving the Aadhaar number from the customer, the bank uploads such numbers' into a "NPCI mapper" or a repository of Aadhaar numbers used for the purpose of routing transactions to the destination banks. The NPCI mapper contains Aadhaar number along with an Institution Identification Number or IIN, a unique 6-digit number issued by NPCI to the participating bank. If you or anyone else change the bank account associated with your Aadhaar number only the current banks' IIN will be associated with the Aadhaar number.
Now you are all set to make deposits, withdraw money and even make money transfers from the Aadhaar Enabled Bank Account by providing the source and destination IIN and Aadhaar number.
Financial Inclusion?
Banks can appoint a "Business Correspondent" to provide access to basic banking services using a micro-ATM. These include the ability to take deposits, dispense cash for withdrawals, process funds transfers, or answer balance inquiries. The Banking Correspondent is the "last-mile" to replace the village money lender. The Banking Correspondent only collects money or hands it out from his own account with a parent bank. The Banking Correspondent may issue a receipt for the transaction. There is no passbook for AEBA. There are only receipts of transactions. The parent bank has nothing to do with payments to or from individual accounts. It only settles payable and receivable to the Banking Correspondent.
The UIDAI explains that "The resident would be allowed the option to either open a new bank account or link an existing bank account to Aadhaar at the time of enrolment. Also, the person can always approach the bank concerned for linking the existing bank account to Aadhaar". Such accounts are not subject to the requirements of the Anti-Money Laundering Rules. The banks have been pushed to open AEBA accounts repeatedly by the RBI. Through its circular no 17015/14/2012/FI dated 06 February 2014 the UIDAI enabled the process of opening new bank accounts through micro ATMs or linkage of existing bank accounts with Aadhaar.
Rupay Cards
The Rupay card, a pre-paid debit card, was launched as the Dhan Aadhaar card in December 2011. It has been co-branded with different financial institutions with differing operational requirements and fees . Some of these cards are branded as pre-paid cash cards and do not require a bank account. Since all Rupay cards would require the ABPS it is no surprise that all banks were pushed to enable biometrics and Aadhaar to enable the Rupay. When there was some resistance to burden all account holders with this new infrastructure pin-based Rupay have been introduced.
From the limited information available on the specifics the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana launched on 28 August 2014 promises an Aadhaar Enabled Bank Account (AEBA), a Rupay Debit Card and the Accident Insurance cover most banks were offering with the Rupay Debit card.
It is therefore surprising to learn that that 2.5 crore accounts have been opened without any website that details the eligibility, benefits and operational details; unless the procedure was no different from the Dhan Aadhaar card and AEBA of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA). The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) appears to have been misled completely.
The risks of Aadhar-enbaled Payment System (AEPS)
The AEPS is based on the following premises.
1. An existing account number and IFSC code that uniquely identifies a branch of any bank are not sufficient to do a legitimate transaction.
2. An account not linked with an Aadhaar number lacks the KYC or may be a fake account.
3. An account linked with an Aadhaar number is genuine and cannot be a fake one.
4. Auditability of Aadhaar number to Aadhaar number bank transfer is identical to an account number to account number transfer.
5. The costs of ABPS are less than the costs of NEFT or RTGS.
The RBI should close down RTGS and NEFT if assumption 1 is true. It is completely unclear why a third party number should be associated with a genuine account for identifying the account or the branch.
If assumption 2 holds and accounts not linked with Aadhaar are fake ones, or lack KYC, the RBI should be closed down for having enabled such accounts and money transfers within and between them in India. It is surprising that the Government of India does not trust these accounts when it comes to transferring any benefits when its Income Tax department has used them all along to assess income and even make refund payments.
Let us examine assumption 3. When the Aadhaar number is merely a 12-digit number assigned to demographic and biometric data submitted by private parties; it cannot be a proof of identity, address or even existence. There has been no verification or audit of the Aadhaar database and therefore it is very conceivable that, as was the case of Satyam, huge number of non-existent persons is assigned an Aadhaar number. There is no basis to regard any bank accounts linked to an Aadhaar number as belonging to genuine or even existing individuals.
Let us examine assumption 4. It is impossible to change the beneficiary in an account number to account number transfer. It is however possible to re-associate an account associated with an Aadhaar number. In fact it is possible to create different accounts and is link them to the same Aadhaar number at different times.
If you have the demographic and biometric details of various real persons, as you would, if you were an Aadhaar enrolment agency, it would not be impossible to create an account linked with their Aadhaar numbers without their knowledge. If you were a financial institution enrolling people it would not be impossible to open multiple accounts in different branches and link the same Aadhaar number with them at different times.
Why would one do that? Different accounts can "park" money at different times or even become conduits for laundering money. Considering that the RBI suspended the requirements of anti-money laundering rules to Aadhaar based bank accounts and enabled the opening of such accounts in the absence of a branch or an audit infrastructure makes this very plausible. Such accounts can also become conduits to claim undeserved benefits from Government that would never be traced once released. This is a recipe for embezzling government treasury with no complaints, no audit trail and no punishment.
Clearly Aadhaar number to Aadhaar number bank transfer is not identical to an account number to account number transfer. Since the NPCI maintains no log of the previous account numbers associated with an Aadhaar number it makes such transfers completely unauditable.
Let us examine the 5th assumption that transactions on ABPS cost less than other payment systems. In making such a claim the NPCI does not do an actual end-to-end cost comparison with any alternatives. The costs of ABPS that NPCI ignores are the cost of the Aadhaar infrastructure and maintenance. It ignores the costs of fraud and leakage. It ignores the cost of the infrastructure of micro ATMs and having banks switch to enabling their accounts for Aadhaar. These costs would ultimately be passed on to the customer.
Even if Aadhaar numbers were proof of identity, which it is not, its use to make financial transfers, is the best way to make financial transfers unauditable, propagate money laundering and financial fraud. There is no rational justification for introducing an unverified and unaudited number to allow payments and settlements.
The way ahead
There is no doubt that the future may hold several disruptive business models for payments and settlements many of which may be enabled by technology. While encouraging innovation, it is the role of the regulator to ensure that these do not bring ruin to the nation's financial system.
In an NYU paper titled 'The Precautionary Principle: Fragility and Black Swans from Policy Actions', Nassim Taleb argues that taking risks is necessary for the functioning and advancement of society. However, all risks are not equal. Taking into account the structure of randomness in a given system can have a dramatic effect on which kinds of actions are, or are not, justified.
With the help of probability theory, Taleb asserts that when impacts are not localized and non spreading, interdependence increases propagating impacts resulting in irreversible and widespread damage and the probability of devastation, ultimately to the point of certainty. The interdependence of the NPCI, IBA, RBI, UIDAI and the various government departments are engineered for what Taleb characterizes as "ruin".
By enabling ABPS and Aadhaar linkages with bank accounts, the RBI has enabled fraud propagation across the entire banking industry that will result in widespread and irreversible damage. It is evident that the RBI has failed to protect the nation's banking system from an increased probability of devastation.
In the interest of financial prudence the RBI governor, the IBA and the various banks must invoke the precautionary principle and immediately suspend all linkage of Aadhaar to any financial instrument. The RBI governor ought to declare a financial emergency and freeze all Aadhaar linked bank accounts and reverse these transactions.
The PMO must revisit the UPA projects that have been allowed to be carried forward. Given the multiple institutions involved, it would be fitting to set up an inquiry commission that will include voices that have raised caution in the interest of the nation and have a mandate to minimize the damage to the country and suggest the way ahead. In the meanwhile, it would only be prudent to suspend all linkages to the Aadhaar number.
The Supreme Court of India has several pending public interest litigations (PILs) on Aadhaar linkages and it would prudent to have a special court to issue a stay on all Aadhaar linkages till the cases are heard and at the same time hear the PILs expeditiously given the extent of financial ruin that Aadhaar can bring to India.
The banking system in India is becoming extremely complex. Complex systems increase risks disproportionately to the increase in complexity. If this investigation into a small part of the banking system - electronic money transfers - is not sufficient to make a prudent banker lose sleep, we may not have any prudent bankers left anymore. It is evident that our policy makers have neither the time nor inclination to apply themselves to the implications of their actions nor to seek counsel to protect the nation and its assets. Embroiling the unbanked into this mess is no financial inclusion - it is a debt warrant.
Some important Dates
Incorporation of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
Planning Commission of India Notifies the UIDAI with mandate to create a UID.
Certificate of Commencement of Business issued to National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
NPCI takes over ATM switching service to banks in India through National Financial Switch from Institute of Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT)
UIDAI whitepaper: From Exclusion to Inclusion with Micropayments
The Standing Committee on Finance and urged the government to reconsider and review the UID scheme and also the proposals contained in the Bill in all its ramifications.
RBI Notification RBI/2010-11/389 DBOD.AML.No. 77 /14.01.001/2010-11 making anti-money laundering rules applicable for bank accounts opened with Aadhaar.
RBI Notification 12/207DBOD.AML RBI/2011. BC. No. 36/14.01.001/2011-12 relaxing anti-money laundering rules for bank accounts opened with Aadhaar.
Dhan Aadhaar Yojana launched
RBI Notification RBI/2011-12/566 DBOD. No. BL. BC. 105/22.01.009/2011-12 on financial inclusion and banking correspondents.
RBI Circular RBI / 2012-13 / 436 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 89 on revised guidelines for money transfer schemes.
RBI Master Circular RBI/2013-14/1 Master Circular No.1 /2013-14 on money transfer service scheme.
RBI Notification RBI/ 2013-14/31 UBD.BPD. (PCB).MC.No.16 /12.05.001/2013-14 specifying obligations of the banks under the prevention of money laundering act of 2002.
UIDAI Notification 17015/14/2012/FI enabling opening new accounts through micro ATMs
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana launched
(Dr Anupam Saraph is a Professor, Future Designer, former governance and IT advisor to Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and the World Economic Forum)
It appears that the Chinese leadership is keen to resolve the border issue and also take up several issues of commercial importance
President Xi Jinping of China is expected to visit India sometimes next week. His exact itinerary and the entourage that is expected to accompany him have been shrouded in mystery! Full details have not been made public, and it is not known, if Foreign Minister Wang Li or his assistant Liu Jianchao will be part of the delegation.
However, press reports do indicate that as President Xi Jinping plans to arrive at Ahmedabad, in his first leg of the tour. He will be accorded a special welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. After spending a few hours in this city, both are expected to return to New Delhi, on the same day, to continue their discussions.
It appears that the Chinese leadership is keen to resolve the border issue and also take up several issues of commercial importance. In fact, during the recent preliminary visit of Dr Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister to Beijing, her Chinese counterpart had shown keen interest in signing several memorandum of understanding (MoU). Indian exports to China were valued at $14.8 billion as against imports from that country amounted to $50.9 billion during 2013-14.
India needs to make up this deficit of over $36 billion by exporting products and services. This could be possible only it is able to have market access to sell Indian pharmaceutical products, meat, fishery, oil meal, IT products and services, and a host of other items. It is well known that China imports a huge quantity of meat and India would be able to serve in this area. India can export high quality meat at competitive prices.
China, on the other hand, while being aware of the intense competition for supplying high speed trains from Japan, also has shown its serious intention to offer these, and for which it has proven experience of building some 12,000 kms of high speed trains in the country itself. China has shown that it is a serious contender for this project, and will be in a position to offer their services in terms of technology, infrastructure work, and even in setting up proper railway academy to train personnel.
President Xi Jinping may also offer very competitive terms for this railway system. One of the MoUs will also cover Chinese desire to set up two industrial parks, one each in Gujarat and Maharashtra, involving a capital outlay of over $5 billion.
However, commercial business relations can only be strengthened if there is peace around the border. Both China and India have a few issues that need to be resolved; if truly President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Modi want to move forward with their sole intention of establishing a new era in relations.
To our mind, the following are the major issues that both leaders have to seriously talk it out and resolve:
a) tension in the Sino-Indian border should be eliminated and PLA need to be restrained in their incursions that occur from time to time
b) China must formally accept the de facto situation of Arunachal is a part and parcel of India; it will refrain from issuing "stapled visas"
c) China must also show its sincerity in returning the illegally ceded territory by Pakistan in POK
d) China must now agree to support India to become a Permanent Member of UN Security Council
e) China must now actively support India in securing the NSG membership
f) China must promise that it will no longer provide any nuclear knowledge, product or services to Pakistan
g) China must extend reciprocal arrangement, in terms of processing time, to set up Indian offices in China to a maximum of 6 months, whereas actual experience by even international firms show that Chinese processing time takes 2/3 years for completion
h) Finally, China must show it truly wants to revive Panch Sheel policy in letter and spirit.
The axis of India, China and Russia, in political and commercial collaboration will help in the development of all the three countries and bring all round prosperity and peace in the region. It will also make it possible for all the three nations to get the benefit of the mammoth gas pipeline that has recently been signed between China and Russia.
If both the leaders are serious, a new era of friendship can bloom.
(AK Ramdas has worked with the Engineering Export Promotion Council of the ministry of commerce. He was also associated with various committees of the Council. His international career took him to places like Beirut, Kuwait and Dubai at a time when these were small trading outposts; and later to the US.)
What you should know about some of the industry's top brands, including Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy
All-nighters need fuel, and college students are increasingly turning to energy drinks to fill the tank. The antiquated coffee pot (h/t Keurig) might have helped mom and dad remain alert through a night of collegiate study but the kid today requires something more.
But do energy drinks actually offer something more, other than a concentrated dose of caffeine? And if so, is that something more worth the potential health risks reportedly tied to some of the booming industry's top brands?
In addition to the FDA continuing to investigate energy drinks, there have been some recent actions that should give college students — and all consumers — pause before they grab a bottle off the shelf. Here are a few things to know about some of the biggest players in the energy drink business:
Red Bull: This summer, the world's largest energy drink maker agreed to pay out $13 million in customer refunds to settle false advertising allegations in a class-action lawsuit filed earlier this year. The suit had claimed that Red Bull misleads customers into thinking they're getting a superior source of energy beyond caffeine, and argued that the functional benefits of drinking the product are actually the same as an equal amount of other sources of caffeine, like coffee.
Red Bull denied any and all wrongdoing, saying the company stands by its marketing and labeling, and decided to settle "to avoid the cost and distraction of litigation."
5-Hour Energy: While technically an "energy shot," 5-Hour Energy faces similar scrutiny in regard to its marketing claims. Attorney generals in more than 30 states have been investigating, with the most recent action coming in July when Oregon, Vermont and Washington filed lawsuits against the company.
Similar to the Red Bull class-action complaint, Oregon's lawsuit claims that 5-Hour Energy's advertising misleads customers into believing they're getting a unique blend of ingredients with the product when in reality it's just a concentrated dose of caffeine that provides the energy boost.
The suit also questions 5-Hour Energy's "no crash" labeling, which the company has changed over time.
In a company statement, 5-Hour Energy said it's prepared to fight: "When companies are being bullied by someone in a position of power, these companies roll over, pay the ransom, and move on. We're not doing that. The attorneys general are grasping at straws, and we will fight to defend ourselves against civil intimidation. The suits allege that the only ingredient in [5-Hour Energy] that has any effect is the caffeine. If so, are the attorneys general going to sue Starbucks for selling coffee?"
But it's a matter of advertising, the attorneys general argue. The products aren't marketed as strictly highly-caffeinated drinks. And a review posted this month by ConsumerLab.com found that 5-Hour Energy has additional issues with one of its ingredients. The lab found that the drink contains only about 72 percent of the amount of vitamin B-12 it claims on its label. The review notes that energy beverages tend to contain B vitamins known to help convert food to energy, but that the majority of people who drink the products aren't deficient in B vitamins. Too much of these added vitamins, the report notes, can lead to an increased risk of toxicity.
Potential health risks
From 2004 to 2012, the FDA received more than 160 adverse event reports from energy drink consumers. More than 90 reports concerned 5-Hour Energy, which consumers complained had caused health issues, including such problems as abnormal heart rate, chest pain, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and even death, of which there were 10 reported cases. There were 40 similar complaints about Monster energy drink, including five reported deaths.
The FDA cautions that these drinks should not be viewed as an alternative to rest or sleep. "It is important for consumers to realize that, while stimulants such as caffeine may make one feel more alert and awake, judgment and reaction time can still be impaired by insufficient rest or sleep," the agency said in a 2012 statement. "If you are thinking about taking one of these products, please consult your health care provider to ensure that you don't have an underlying or undiagnosed medical condition that could worsen as a result of using them."
Drinking and selling
In addition to the advertising issues and alleged health risks, some energy drinks have also been linked to questionable multi-level marketing companies that are known to target college-aged individuals, such as Vemma's Verve and Wake Up Now's Awaken.
For more of our coverage on the energy drink — is it energy or just caffeine– industry, click here.
Courtesy: TruthInAdvertising.org


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Dahl's surprisingly effective mad trucker thriller, his most enjoyable offering since The Last Seduction, is a mesh of quotations from classics like Duel and The Hitcher. Lewis (Walker) is a college freshman whose plans to drive across the US with almost girlfriend Venna (Sobieski) are scuppered when he has to bail out his troublemaking brother Fuller (Zahn), who then invites himself along for the ride. At Fuller's suggestion, the duo buy an old CB radio and amuse themselves en route to Venna's by playing a prank on a trucker, 'Rusty Nail' (Kimbrough), inviting him in a faux-female voice to meet them at a roadside motel. In the film's finest moment, Mr Nail makes the extent of his anger at being duped crunchingly clear to the unwitting resident of their rendez-vous room, while the boys cower next door and the camera fixes blankly on a kitsch painting gracing the thin partition wall. Such Hitchcockian panache is, however, in short supply. Never mind Roadkill - 'Overkill' would make a more fitting title, as Rusty wreaks his revenge, and set piece is piled on implausible set piece.
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Cast and crew
|John Dahl
|Clay Tarver, JJ Abrams
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Paul Walker
Leelee Sobieski
Jessica Bowman
Stuart Stone
Basil Wallace
Brian Leckner
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Delayed diagnosis of coeliac disease increases cancer risk
The association between coeliac disease (CD) and neoplasms has been long established, but few data are available about the risk factors. The aim of this paper is to estimate the risk of developing a neoplasm among non diagnosed coeliac patients and to evaluate if this risk correlates with the age of patients at diagnosis of coeliac disease.
The study population consists of patients (n = 1968) diagnosed with CD at 20 Italian gastroenterology referral Centers between 1st January 1982 and 31st March 2005.
The SIR for all cancers resulted to be 1.3; 95% CI = 1.0–1.7 p < 0.001. The specific SIRs for non Hodgkin lymphoma was 4.7; 95% CI = 2.9–7.3 p < 0.001, for the small bowel carcinoma 25; 95% CI = 8.5–51.4 p < 0.001, for non Hodgkin lymphoma 10; 95% CI = 2.7–25 p = 0.01, finally for the stomach carcinoma 3; 95% CI = 1.3–4.9 p < 0.08. The mean age at diagnosis of CD of patients that developed sooner or later a neoplasm was 47,6 ± 10.2 years versus 28.6 ± 18.2 years of patients who did not.
Coeliac patients have an increased risk of developing cancer in relation to the age of diagnosis of CD. This risk results higher for malignancies of the gastro-intestinal sites. An accurate screening for tumors should be performed in patients diagnosed with CD in adulthood and in advancing age.
Coeliac disease (CD) is a permanent autoimmune enteropathy triggered by the ingestion of gluten, the storage protein complex of wheat, rye and barley. Gluten causes, in genetically determined individuals carryng the HLA-DQ2/DQ8 haplotype, an inflammatory response of the small bowel mucosa, resulting in villous atrophy, infiltration of T-lymphocytes and hyperplasia of the cripts. The only known treatment for this disorder is the life – long withdrawn from the diet of the above mentioned cereals. CD occurs worldwide and its prevalence is estimated about 1/150 individuals
The association between CD and neoplasms has been long established
It has been also noted that CD patients have a higher risk of developing a small bowel adenocarcinoma respect to the general population and this neoplasm is the second invasive malignancy for incidence in these patients
In contrast, several studies have shown a lower risk of breast cancer in patients affected by CD
An increased mortality due to cancer in patients with CD has been also described
We carried out a perspective, population-based study on 1968 coeliac patients with the aim to evaluate the malignancy risk of developing a malignancy and to assess if the delayed diagnosis of coeliac disease and the consequent prolonged dietary exposure to gluten increase the risk of developing a neoplasm.
The Italian Registry of the complications of coeliac disease
The Italian Registry of the complications of coeliac disease was established at Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome in 1982. It is the largest database of coeliac patients in Italy. It contains the files of the coeliac patients referring to 20 Italian Gastroenterology Centers (collaborating Centers). The Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy provided a validate form in order to ensure uniformity in collecting data. The information about sex, date of birth, duration of symptoms before diagnosis and presence of malignancies were obtained upon the diagnosis of CD. All the filled forms were sent to Istituto Superiore di Sanità, where the data were entered in an electronic database (MS Access).
Study population
The study population consists of the patients diagnosed with CD at Collaborating Centers between 1st January 1982 and 31st March 2005. All the patients were diagnosed with coeliac disease according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) criteria, including histological evidence of atrophy of small bowel mucosa and serological positivity for EmA and/or anti-tTg Ab (for the patients diagnosed after 1997)
As our measure of relative risk we used overall and site-specific standardized incidence ratio (SIR) of cancer. We calculated the expected number of malignancies in each sex and 5-years stratum of our population by multiplying the number of patients in each stratum by site specific incidence rate from WHO Globoscan 2002
Statistical analysis
For the total cancers and for the most frequent localizations, the Standardized Incidence Ratio (SIR, ratio of the observed to the expected cases) was calculated, along with the 95% confidence interval, assuming a Poisson distribution of the population. We stratified the standardized morbidity ratio by the specific type of malignancy. The statistical analysis performed by SPSS software.
The collection of data have been approved by Istituto Superiore di Sanità (10959/8916), All the patients involved in the study signed the authorization for the handling of personal data and that the data were collected and stored according to national regulation.
One thousand nine hundred and sixty eight patients were enrolled. Out of them, 1485 were female, with a ratio female/male of 2.6. The mean age at diagnosis of CD was 36.2 ± 13.8. years, as shown in Table
Table 1
Characteristics of 1968 patients with CD
Number or Mean ± SD
Female gender
Mean age at diagnosis of CD
36.2 ± 13.8
Mean duration of symptoms before diagnosis of CD
6 ± 2.2
Out of 1968 patients, 55 were diagnosed with a cancer (2.09%) before or simultaneously the diagnosis of CD versus 42.1 expected (SIR = 1.3; 95%CI = 1.0–1.7). Table
Table 2
Standardized Morbidity Ratio of the site specific malignancies developed before or simultaneously the diagnosis of CD
Cancer for whom CD patients showed a higher risk
Non Hodgkin's lymphoma
4.7 (2.9–7.3)
1.1 (0.68–1.56)
Small bowel
25 (8.5–51.4)
Hodgkin's lymphoma
10 (2.7–25)
3 (1.3–4.9)
Cancer for whom CD patients showed a lower risk
0.2 (0.04–0.62)
1 (0.9–8.5)
1.3 (1.0–1.7)
Considering the SIR for site-specific malignancies, it resulted 4.7 for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, 26 for small bowel carcinoma, 3 for the stomach cancer and 10 for the Hodgkin's lymphoma. The risk for breast cancer resulted considerably lower than the general population.
The mean age at diagnosis of CD for the patients diagnosed with a cancer before o simultaneously was 47,6 ± 10.2 years, as shown in table
Table 3
Mean age at diagnosis of CD of patients diagnosed with cancer before or simultaneously compared with the mean age of diagnosis of malignancy in the general population
Mean age ± SD at diagnosis of CD
Non Hodgkin's lymphoma
46.1 ± 13.8
Small bowel
59 ± 10
51.3 ± 9.4
53.5 ± 15.4
Hodgkin's lymphoma
54.3 ± 6
41.2 ± 12.8
All neoplasms
47.6 ± 10.2
This study demonstrates that coeliac patients have an increased risk of developing cancer in relation to the age of diagnosis of CD. In fact, the mean age at diagnosis of CD in the group of patients that developed sooner or later a cancer is higher than that of patients who did not develop a cancer. Some Authors have supposed that the diagnostic delay is a risk factor for developing a malignancy because of the prolonged period of dietary exposure to gluten
No cases of oropharyngeal and esophageal squamous carcinoma have been found, although Askling et al reported a high risk in coeliac population
Small bowel carcinoma is a rare malignancy that usually arises trough an adenoma-carcinoma sequence
From a public health perspective, the overall risk of developing a cancer in coeliac population found in this study and the uncertain protective effect of gluten free diet do not support the opportunity of a serological screening for coeliac disease on general population in order to prevent a malignancy. But the high mean age at the diagnosis of CD for the group of patients that developed a cancer suggests that an accurate search for malignancies should be performed in patients diagnosed with CD as adult and in the elderly.
This study presents some potential limitation; first of all, the ascertainment bias. This can only be addressed by a prospective study with age- and gender- matched controls. Moreover, all the Clinical Centers involved are tertiary centers for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Then, the accurate and frequent clinical controls the patients with CD use to undergo to, can lead to the diagnosis of a higher cases of malignancies. So, an excess of the risk for tumors is likely to be estimated, particularly that of gastrointestinal sites, since they can be detected during the endoscopy usually performed for the hystological diagnosis of CD
This paper confirms that the gluten-free diet is likely to protect from the development of malignancies in CD patients, since higher is the age at diagnosis of CD, higher is the risk of developing a malignancy, Therefore, the importance of a prompt diagnosis of CD is emphasized. Our data require to be confirmed by larger population based studies, but some implications for an accurate screening for cancers in people with CD are added.
Competing interests
The Author(s) declare that they have no competing interests.
Authors' contributions
MS designed the study, organized the database, interpreted the data, drafted the manuscript and performed the statistical analysis. UV designed the study, revised critically the manuscript and added important points to the discussion, collected the data, performed the statistical analysis. AMM and RdB organized the electronic database and collected the data. MdV conceived the study, coordinated the collaborating centers and helped the draft of the manuscript. Collaborating Centers enrolled the patients, collected and interpreted the data. All Authors approved the final draft of the manuscript.
Collaborating Centers
Cattedra di Medicina Interna II, Univ. Cattolica, Roma, G.Gasbarrini, M.D., V. De Vitis, M.D.; Dipartimento di Pediatria, Univ. Federico II, Napoli, L. Greco, M.D., S. Auricchio, M.D.; Ospedale per gli infermi di Faenza – Azienda USL di Ravenna, D.Santini, M.D., F. Scaggiante M., M.D., Vincenzi M., Federici M.D.; Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Pediatria III, Genova, E. Castellano, M.D., A.Calvi, M.D.; Cattedra di Gastroenterologia, Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, Univ. Torino, Sategna-Guidetti, S. Grosso; Unità di Gastroenterologia, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo, Univ. Pavia, Campanella J., M.D., Corazza G.R., M.D.; Unita' Operativa di Nutrizione Clinica, Ospedale S. Eugenio, Roma, G. Sandri, M.D., G. Giorgetti, M.D.; Monica Amici, Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, U. Volta, M.D., L. De Franceschi, M.D.; Servizio di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva, Ospedale USL 9, Treviso, S. Lo Perfido, M.D., ; Divisione di Gastroenterologia, IRCCS Casa Sollievo Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, F. Perri, M.D., V. Festa M.D.,; Clinica di Gastroenterologia ed Epatologia, Univ. Perugia, M.A. Pelli, M.D., M.L. Cavalletti M.D.,; Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva, Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi, Varese, S. Segato, M.D., M. Curzio M.D.,; Servizio di Gastroenterologia ed Endoscopia Digestiva, Dipartimento Oncologia, Ospedale S. Giovanni AS, Torino, M. Pennazio M.D.,, F.P. Rossini, M.D.; Cattedra di Gastroenterologia, Ist. di Clinica Medica II, Univ. La Sapienza, Roma, A. Picarelli M.D.; Divisione di Gastroenterologia, Ospedale Mauriziano Umberto I, Torino, A. Pera, M.D., E. Ercole M.D.; Unità Operativa di Gastroenterologia, Dip.to di Patofisiologia Clinica, Univ. Pol. "Careggi" Firenze, M.T. Passaleva; Clinica Pediatrica, Servizio di Gastroenterologia, Univ. La Sapienza, Roma, M. Barbato M.D.,; Istituto di Medicina Interna, Univ. Cagliari, P. Usai M.D.,, M.F. Dore M.D.,; Divisione di Gastroenterologia, Ospedale Regionale, Bolzano, F.Chilovi, M.D., L. Piazzi, M.D. L.Zancanella M.D., and Servizio di Gastroenterologia Pediatrica e Servizio di Gastroenterologia, Univ. Modena, V. Boarino, M.D., A. Ferrari M.D.,
The authors acknowledge the kind contribution of Paola Patrignani and Maria Chiara Petrassi, Division of Food Science, Human Nutrition and Health, Istituto Superiore di Sanità in collecting the data.
Current approaches to diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease: an evolving spectrum
High prevalence of celiac disease in Italian general population
Seroprevalence, correlates, and characteristics of undetected coeliac disease in England
The clinical and biochemical syndrome in lymphoma and allied diseases involving the mesenteric lymph glannds
Intestinal reticulosis as a complication of idiopatich steatorrhoea
Risk of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in celiac disease
Risk of malignancy in patients with celiac disease
Small bowel neoplasia in coeliac disease
Small bowel malignancy in coeliac disease
Small bowel malignancy at diagnosis of coeliac disease
Coeliac disease and malignancy
Cancer incidence in a population-based cohort of individuals hospitalized with celiac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis
Risk of malignancy in diagnosed coeliac disease: a 24-year prospective, population-based, cohort study
Causes of death in patients with celiac disease in a population-based Swedish cohort
Mortality in patients with coeliac disease and their relatives: a cohort study
Malignancy in coeliac disease – effect of a gluten free diet
Celiac-associated lymphoma. A single institution experience of 30 cases in the combination chemotherapy era
Protective effect of gluten-free diet against development of lymphoma in dermatitis herpetiformis
Consensus Development Conference Statement on Celiac Disease
Globocan 2002 database
Association of celiac disease and intestinal lymphomas and other cancers
Lymphoproliferative and intestinal malignancies in 214 patients with biopsy-defined celiac disease
Primary small bowel malignancy in the U.K. and its association with coeliac disease
Evidence against flat dysplasia as a regional field defect in small bowel adenocarcinoma associated with celiac sprue
Malignancy and mortality in people with coeliac disease: population based cohort study
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Monday, November 09, 2009
The Left-Brain Child
Gifted Exchange: Describe what you mean by "left-brain children."
Beals: I'm using the term "left-brain" not in a neurological sense, but in the everyday sense that has permeated our language via popular psychology. So by "left-brained," I mean those who think abstractly and logically, analyze and systematize, process things linearly (or one at a time), attune themselves to verbal rather than nonverbal communication, and prefer to work independently.
GE: What do you make of books like Daniel Pink's A Whole New Mind, which claim that what you label a "left-brain" style has previously been dominant, and the new economy will be based on a "right-brain" style? Do you think left-brainers are actually in the minority? Have they always been?
Beals: I agree with Pink that the "left-brain" style no longer dominates in terms of what most Americans consider important. As I argue in my book, this is especially true in our K-12 classrooms. But I believe left-brain thinking has always been essential to our economy, especially when it comes to scientific and technological advancement, and I find it rather alarming that Pink thinks we can comfortably outsource all of this to India.
I'm no expert on nature vs. nurture, but I suspect that the left-brain disposition is largely innate, and thus independent of societal trends. Whether or not left-brainers are in a minority really depends on where you draw the line. How social you are, and how linear a thinker you are, is really a matter of degree. Also, you might be fairly social but extremely analytical, or vice versa—in which case some, but not all right-brain trends will be problematic for you.
GE: Is there any relationship between giftedness and being "left-brained?"
Beals: I think there's quite a strong relationship, particularly when it comes to academics. Strong analytical skills lead to aptitude for math, science, foreign language, and expository writing. The problem, though, is that fewer and fewer educators appreciate this connection. Today's schools increasingly de-emphasize analytical skills in favor of social and organizational skills and visual creativity. The unfortunate result is that many bright left-brainers are no longer recognized as gifted.
GE: How can parents and schools teach left-brain children to cope with social situations?
Beals: Many unsocial children need more structure than the typical peer group environments offered by schools, which are often unstructured and unsupervised. Much more ideal is a social skills group run by a trained specialist—e.g., a developmental psychologist or speech/language therapist. Some schools offer this, but typically parents must look outside the schools to private clinics.
In my book, I also recommend several textbooks that focus on conversation rules in particular. Though these books were written for students learning English as a foreign language, and American culture as a foreign culture, much of what they say is also helpful to left-brain Americans.
GE: Has the increased use of text-based and virtual communication (email, texting, online games, etc.) opened up new ways to interact for socially awkward kids?
Beals: Yes, it has, and this is a very promising development. Many unsocial left-brainers are much more comfortable with text-based than with in-person communication. With text, all the social cues are right there, written out in front of you, and there's more time to figure what to say and how to say it. Online games like Second Life, where you customize a two-dimensional "avatar" to stand in for yourself, have been a godsend to many shy or socially awkward kids--a non-threatening way to make friends and practice social skills.
GE: What makes math "reform" (making it more social and right-brain friendly) appealing to educators? Can a good teacher do it (or the other ideas, like Writing Across the Curriculum or Project-Based Learning that you criticize) right? Or is it inherently problematic?
Beals: Reform math appeals to educators partly because education schools have been pushing it for years, partly because it aligns with state math tests, and partly because it involves a lot less drill than you find in traditional math programs. But because it diverges so drastically from the structured, linear, explicit teaching environments that left-brainers depend on, and because the actual math is so much less challenging than it used to be, it's hard to imagine how it can be successfully adapted to left-brain learners. An excellent alternative to Reform Math is Singapore Math: rigorous math without the intensive drill that turned off many students to math a generation ago.
Writing Across the Curriculum and Project-Based Learning are different. What makes these practices problematic is when the assignments are open-ended or large in scale—both of which can overwhelm left-brain learners. The way around this is for teachers or parents to break assignments down into smaller pieces and make the instructions more explicit, spelling them out step by step. Also, teachers need to be more flexible about the projects' "creativity" requirements, recognizing analytical in addition to visual creativity.
There's one element of Writing Across the Curriculum from which left-brainers should be exempt, however, and that is the requirement that they explain their answers to math problems verbally. Many left-brainers do arithmetic automatically in their heads in ways that can't be explained in words.
GE: The main message seems to be that all kids are different. Is individualized education the answer?
Beals: To some extent it is. The easiest way to make school more hospitable to left-brainers, especially in the short run, is to let these kids work on their own, at their own rates—especially since left-brain students typically thrive when working independently. This also allows their more social classmates to continue working in groups. However, an argument can be made that certain subjects, especially math and science, need to be more left-brained and rigorous for everyone—indeed, that the future of our country depends on it.
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- hschinske said...
"Many left-brainers do arithmetic automatically in their heads in ways that can't be explained in words."
I thought that was more typical of visual-spatial learners than auditory-sequential ones. Of course everyone has *some* visual-spatial insights that don't go into words well, but as more of an auditory-sequential thinker myself, a remarkable amount of my thinking does involve words (or their equivalent in math notation).
Helen Schinske
Fantastic post! Thank you! I am going to copy the part about children being required to explain thier solution process and hand it out at our school. :)
I have found that another consequence of current trends in education is the movement away from direct instructional techniques - regardless of the fact that this is a method which works well for some of the population. I suspect "left-brainers" would fall under that category. I know that my son does. We, therefore, seek out programs to supplement with at home - Saxon Math and All About Spelling (http://www.allaboutspelling.com/info4you) being two which have proven to great resources.
Again...thank you for addressing this issue.
I thought it was the other way around. Raising right brained children in a left brained world. Seems to me conventional educational very much caters to the auditory sequential learner.


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text: Yorkshire County Cricket Club deploys Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi05 Dec 2014 11:56 AM Press, staff and hospitality guests to benefit from new high capacity wireless network at Headingley Cricket GroundYorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has completed its initial Wi-Fi connectivity plan at its home ground of Headingley, Leeds, using Ruckus Wireless equipment.The announcement marks the culmination of a three-year project powered by Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi technology and managed by MTech Solutions. The Club's new network provides connectivity to the press in the Carnegie Pavilion and pitch-side, as well as connecting staff and hospitality guests in the museum, bar and lounges.Ruckus products used include:• 12x ZoneFlex indoor dual band access points• 4x ZoneFlex outdoor dual band access points, including long range, point-to-point bridge access points.• 1 ZoneDirector 1125 WLAN controller."It was extremely important for us to be able to provide the media with reliable connectivity during matches," commented David Ryder, YCCC's operations director."They rely on the network to update news feeds, publish photos and broadcast live radio transmissions all over the world, and a high performance Wi-Fi solution is integral to delivering this."The Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi network allows pitch side photographers to instantly send action shots around the world for immediate upload to international news outlets," he finished. The media is also happy with the development of the new Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi network. Danny Reuben, head of media & marketing at YCCC, said: "The press photographers were delighted and complemented us on the speed of upload and download. They believe it is now one of the fastest Wi-Fi networks on the international circuit!" The wireless network caps three years of development at the site. The desired coverage was achieved by using a wireless bridge to extend the network to remote parts of the ground.This comprised a pair of powerful outdoor Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex access points that deliver fast and highly reliable connectivity across long distances. This ensures blanket Wi-Fi coverage across the necessary areas of the ground.In fact, the entire network only requires 14 access points overall, which helped reduce the Club's costs considerably compared with cable networking alternatives. Yet it still provides them with high-performance connectivity in the necessary areas of the ground, including the club museum, ticket office and bar. MTech Solutions has been working with YCCC since 2011, providing IT support and solutions to meet the Club's growing technological demands. Chris Cadge, sales director at MTech said: "We selected Ruckus Wireless technology for the project because it enables hundreds of devices to access the network simultaneously, providing reliable and fast connectivity for all users involved." Cadge continued: "Propagating the wireless network across the site using the Ruckus ZoneFlex APs saved the club several thousand pounds when compared to the cable alternative. It also meant that we could supply coverage to a number of buildings in the ground, which is a challenging environment for a Wi-Fi network." Roger Hockaday, director of marketing, EMEA at Ruckus Wireless, said: "High performance and consistent wireless coverage at sporting venues has become an essential service that supports media professionals and broadcasters who need to upload photographs, videos, audio and reports in real time."The Smart Wi-Fi network at Headingley is also designed to be simple to manage, flexible and scalable enabling the Club to increase capacity simply by adding additional access points as and when required." YCCC, founded in 1863, has hosted many Test Matches, One-Day Internationals and T20 matches throughout the cricketing calendar, including the traditional annual meeting between Yorkshire and Lancashire, and this year was the setting for England internationals versus Sri Lanka and India.James Atkinson EditorLinkedIn |Google + |Email Leave a CommentPlease write code to prove you're humanThis article appeared in... Issue 33Log in to read all of Issue 33Free access to premium contentMore on... Wi-Fi GeneralXirrus Wi-Fi deployed in London's St Pancras StationQualcomm unveils next gen 802.11ax Wi-Fi portfolioRuckus and Wifirst to provide Wi-Fi solution to hotels and campsitesMore on... Smart CitiesNokia unveils wireless router for power distribution networks ETSI forms new industry group for smart city solutionsMore on... Ruckus WirelessRuckus and Wifirst to provide Wi-Fi solution to hotels and campsitesRuckus Wi-Fi combines with TrackR to boost asset tracking capabilitiesLatest in Wi-FiXirrus Wi-Fi deployed in London's St Pancras StationQualcomm unveils next gen 802.11ax Wi-Fi portfolioRuckus and Wifirst to provide Wi-Fi solution to hotels and campsites


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KC Agin
Current Weight: 260.6
Pounds Lost: 46
Inches Lost: 59.25
Well this has been one of the hardest things I've done to get my life back, have energy, lose weight, and get healthy. I almost gave up until that fateful night in January I seriously didn't think I was going to been chosen but here I am. I have gotten so much more out of Healthy U then I could ever give back. I made lifelong friends that have the same dreams as me. I lift weights, jog and am very conscious of everything I put in my body and making those decisions for my family so they can become healthier as well. I never thought that at my age I could do this but I am. I can't waiting to see what the next six months hold for me. Thank you Healthy U and all the support I've gotten through this journey.
Mari Asbury
Current Weight: 212.2
Pounds Lost: 15.2
Inches Lost: 27.75
Sometimes as we get older it becomes easy to use the age thing as a reason not to push ourselves. Thankfully part of Healthy U is doing things you aren't comfortable with and pushing yourself to become healthy. Age should never define who we are and what we can accomplish. A couple of weeks ago I stopped asking for the number on the scale during our Healthy U meetings. So right now I have no idea if I have gained or lost any weight. But what I do know is that since January I have walked in two 5Ks, played kickball, rode a bike, ate food that I never thought I would eat, and pushed myself to do burpees and mountain climbers. Healthy U has taught me that it's not about the number on the scale — it's about getting up and moving toward being healthy!
Wendi Burch
Current Weight:248.2
Pounds Lost: 40.6
Inches Lost: 46.5
I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of this amazing group of people. Through this I have achieved many things I didn't think would be possible after my last surgery. I am more physically active with myself and my family. I enjoyed a physical vacation I never would have done. We hiked around the rim of the Grand Canyon and also hiked in the Superstition mountains in Arizona. I would have never done this before. I am actually planning vacations around what trails are around the location. Here's to the next six months and next 40 pounds.
Ashley Caton
Current Weight: 208.8
Pounds Lost: 41.6
Inches Lost: 48.25
In the last six months this journey has taught me things about myself that I didn't know I was even capable of accomplishing. I have run a few 5Ks and am training for a 10K and a half marathon. I hate running but I respect what it does for me. However, I do enjoy lifting weights and group fitness classes. This program has not only changed my way of eating but more importantly how I look at food. Food is fuel for your body! The difference in how I feel, not only physically but mentally, has made such an impact on my life. With your weight being public knowledge, it really makes you work harder to change that number! There is always someone to celebrate successes with but even more support to help with setbacks. I cannot thank all the volunteers and coaches enough for all the hours they devote to us and this program.
Amber Croka
Current Weight: 265.4
Pounds Lost: 47
Inches Lost: 38
My Healthy U journey has been full and eventful this year. I have established fitness and nutrition goals, which without the program I would have not fulfilled. Fitness has been an adventure, considering before I was not adding an exercise regimen to my life. I enjoy going to the gym, putting in the work, and seeing results. Along with the support of our group, I have ventured to do new things I would not have done before, such as a Turbo Kick class, water aerobics, and several trips to the Katy Trail for walking and running. I even started a blog to inspire others. The best thing, by far, is seeing my husband's support, my daughters' willingness to try new foods, and becoming my best self. I am definitely ready to see what the next six months holds!
Bobby Houston
Current Weight: 172.8
Pounds Lost: 31.8
Inches Lost: 40.5
Since I was chosen for the 2016 class of Healthy U, my life has changed completely. I've accomplished so much already and can't wait to see what the next six months bring. The weight loss has been a great bonus, but receiving the knowledge and tools for maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the key to my success. My coach, Katie Jobe, has pushed my body past my limits and I couldn't thank her enough. I'm a new me and owe it all to Healthy U, my new friends of the class, and my amazing coach. Being a wife and mom has always been my No. 1 focus and I've enjoyed having more energy to do so. Thank you for helping me discover what I can do.
Wyatt Jones
Current Weight: 233.6
Pounds Lost: 35.6
Inches Lost: 39.25
My Healthy U journey so far has been an eye-opening, life-changing, educational and nutritional experience. I've broken through so many barriers and jumped over hurdles I didn't think I ever would. I've tried new things across the board, from exercise to food to socializing to just learning to say one simple word to everything: "Yes." The Healthy U program has literally changed my life and the life of those around me. We've all began eating healthier, incorporating exercise into our daily lives and just being better people all around. I'm so thankful to be part of this program and I can't wait to take the things I learn this year and share them with those around me, willing participants or not. Thank you to all the people who make this program possible, you've changed all of our lives like a pebble in a pond — or perhaps a boulder.
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Current Weight: 215.2
Pounds Lost: 60
Inches Lost: 68.25
My journey with Healthy U so far has been amazing! I am so blessed to have been paired with an amazing trainer and nutritionist to help guide me along the way. I have really tried to branch out and try new foods and exercises this past six months. So far, I have found that I love to cook (and eat) Asian foods and that circuit training with my awesome trainers has definitely been my go-to exercise. Thank you to everyone that volunteers their time and expertise to continue this amazing program! I am so thankful for receiving this unbelievable opportunity. It truly is a gift!
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Pounds Lost: 37.4
Inches Lost: 41.75
Six months in. Six months of finding smaller clothes. Six months of big struggles. Six months of sweat. Six months of miles on the Katy Trail. Six months of physical exhaustion thanks to my fitness coach Lori Hurt. Six months of new friends. Six months of food logs and meal planning and re-education from my nutritionist Micah Waddel. It hasn't been easy, and sometimes it's been downright difficult, but it's been life-changing. I keep saying there's still so much to learn, so much to do, so far to go, but I can't wait for the next six months. Six months left, six months for the rest of my life.
Delilah Nichols
Current Weight: 192.6
Pounds Lost: 38
Inches Lost: 51.25
Perseverance and a positive attitude are key components to success in Healthy U as with anything in life. Six months ago, I got winded walking up the basement stairs. Today, I can jog up and down the basement stairs without giving it a thought. When I learned Healthy U members were participating in a 5K my first thought was, "I'll be walking," yet I jogged the majority of my first. Having a spouse who participates in exercise with you and supports lifestyle changes is critical. I am very thankful for my life sidekick and spouse, Randy. What I love about Healthy U is that I plan to never be done! I intend to always be a Healthy U team member, encouraging those who come after me and staying active. I feel a deep gratitude and appreciation as I reflect on what Healthy U and my journey means to me!
Taylor Thomas
Current Weight: 168.2
Pounds Lost: 36.2
Inches Lost: 56.5
Some believe HU is only about weight loss. It is so much more. It is about making a lifestyle change, choosing healthier foods, making better choices all around, becoming more active, and becoming stronger. Strong is my new beautiful. Nothing I have achieved yet through weight loss this year compares to the exhilaration of finishing a half marathon or completing a WOD for a CrossFit competition or being able to do a zillion things I wasn't strong enough or fit enough to do before. Healthy U is helping me to make memories, the really great ones. I have swam with my kids in the ocean, played on the beach in a swimsuit, roller skated, ran with my son next to me, enjoyed biking with my family, played in an adult soccer league, and so much more. This fall, I have big plans — two half marathons, a Tough Mudder, and a CrossFit competition. I. Can't. Wait.
Patrick Wilson
Current Weight: 189.6
Pounds Lost: 44.2
Inches Lost: 51.5
When I started Healthy U, I started at 233 pounds, I was bulimic, I was angry, I was unconfident, I was sad. After six months of working my butt off (literally), I am down in the 180s. I can do physical things I didn't think I could ever do. I'm happy. I no longer struggle with bulimia. I'm stronger than I've ever been. And I feel like, for the first time, that I genuinely look good. The best thing about Healthy U is they showed genuine concern over my mental health as well. Bulimia is a nasty disease. Typically, men rarely get diagnosed with eating disorders. They got me professional help with dealing with it all. I've been gaining weight the past few weeks by bulking muscle and I'm still shocked with how I look. It didn't come easy. There have been a lot of sacrifices – lots of chicken, lots of sweat, lots of smiles. And lots of friends made.
Starting weight is from Jan. 16 and current weight is from July 14. Inches lost is from measurements on 14 locations on the body.


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Scio is located in Willamette Valley, the agricultural heart of Oregon where family farms grow everything from blueberries and hazelnuts to Christmas trees and tulips and some of the world's best pinot noir.
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hi arundhati and thanks for getting back to me, this is my story and any feedback would be helpful,
I have been with my husband for 7 years, married for 3 years. a bit of background about him, he is the only child, his parents divorced when he was 1 year old and he mainly lived with his mother, he decided at 14 to stop speaking to his father for reasons i dont really know, he says it didnt suit him and he believed his father was bringing him down more than having a positive impact.
we were madly in love when we first met, we had so many things in common, he came across as a decent gentle man. he use to pay alot of attention to me and was very caring. when we first met he had this v negative idea about marriage and he told me if he ever get married it wont be before he is 30. We got married when he was 25! i never really suspected him of having an eye for other women, just before we got married i found out that he was viewing porn on an extensive rate and although it made me feel abit insecure it didnt really bother me as i grew up with many brothers and udnerstood that this is something men do.
6 months into the marriage i found out that he is viewing escort websites some for areas very near to where he works, i was devestated! shocked, i didnt know what to think. it was like the man i know was unreal. i remember once he told me before we got married that his ex girlfriend took him to a strip club but he couldnt look at the women because he thought they were really degrading themselves. anyway this rocked my world, i became deistant from him, i was hurt and couldnt understand. he felt my distance and asked me, he cried saying why are u treating me this bad! and i had no chocie but to tell him, he was so embarrased and said that he was just looking with no intention to take it for real. i said fine and told him that it hurt me and i dont want him to repeat it, i said u can look at antyhing else u want, anything at all but not this.
i am an attractive girl, with i would say a high sex drive but it always felt that i was initiating sex, i didnt feel that he was attracted to me although everytime i asked him he said he was and he loves me so much. the viewing of the escort websites continued and i kept finding out and feeling worse about myself. i tried to ignore it and get on with my life. one year after we got married i fell pregnant, i was so excited and happy but suffered a late miscarriage at 5 months pregnant. he has a busy job and never really came with me to appointments but he was v upset when i lost the baby....soon after i tried again and went on to have another 3 miscarriages in a period of 6 months. as time went by he became more and more distant, he kept saying that i dont trust him and kept warning me that he will fall out of love with me if i dont change my ways.
3 months after my last miscarriage i went away on a work conference for 2 days, when icame back i discovered that he did take an escort out for dinner.i wanted to leave, but he cried and begged me to stay saying that he didnt do anything with her. that i suspected him for long and that is why he thought he might as well go ahead with it, but he said that was the worst evening of his life. i forgave him but couldnt be myself around him but then a couple of weeks later he said he wanted to go away for a week to think things through when he came back he told me we should seperate. i loved him so much and that shocked me and i asked him to give me one more chance to try and make the marriage work and relucntantly he agreed. for three months we were getting back to normal until i found out he is having an affair with his married assitant who was a mother of 3 and 10 years older than him. i broke down and couldnt believe it. he asked me to leave the house and give him space ot think or he will file for divorce. iwent away for 2 months during which he didnt contact me at all. two months later he texted me saying his decision is final and he has filed for divorce. it has been 6 months since and he has filed for divorce but not taking the matter that seriously. he refused for me to go back home, saying that i am better off with my parents and that i should find someone else. he said he cant help the way he feels, that he doesnt love me and doesnt want me in his life.
i begged, pleaded, cried, my world collpased. in my culture a divorce is unacceptable and i cant believe how he did this to me especially after all what i have been though! i kept hearing that he is now goes to strip clubs and shows, he is having the time of his life. he is so cold with me, like he never knew me, he doesnt answer my calls, messages or doesnt show that he cares at all.
i love him so much still and i wish i can stop. sometimes i feel that he is confused that he has got a double personality. on one hand, he talks to people about spirituality on the other he is leading a secret life that nobody could ever believe he is leading. sometimes i think what happened with his dad might have contributed....i dont know but i am so confused and i cant see a way out. sorry for the long story but this is what happened.
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Is the completely corrupt Congress and the communal and casteist religous organisation the RSS-BJP all that India can produce?
The main problem in Indian politics is the same as it was in the 1970s - finding a viable alternative to the completely corrupt Congress.
fiction being published as surveys!!
What we, the much hated kafirs should do is to make the ever blackmailing Islamic vote totally irrelevant, just as we have done in Gujarat! This is the only way we will be able to flush out the political and academia sewage that so bedevils India and set India onto the path of progress and glory!
>>As I recall most of the present lot were crooning paens of his greatness.
Crony capitalists are created and nurtured by state policy. Which policy in Gujarat has result in crony capitalism?
Based on sample size, it can be safely assumed that this poll was conducted at Congress' "Chintan Shivir" in Jaipur..
It is astaunding that only yesterday Mr. Gadkari was a biggest villain in the eyes of Munshis of India and today now that Mr. Gadkari is not given second chance, crocodile's tears are flowing unchecked from their eyes for Mr. Gadkari.
People are tossing his (Modi's) name for the PM's post... If he is so good a candidate why did he not bring a strong Lokayukta Bill?" Hazare, who launched his 'Janatantra Morcha' here yesterday, said.
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Lets expose Anna- Crusader against curroption....
yes- he is supposed to be a simple ex-truck driver.
Former deputy commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra's original 'Mr Clean' Khairnar said --
QUOTE "Hazare himself told me that. He said he was driving the vehicle carrying the army jawans when it was fired upon. He immediately left it and ran for his life. That is how Hazare claimed he saved himself" UNQUOTE
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It must be noted that Khairnar was totally incorruptible and has integrity.
probably khairnar is telling a lie.
>>>>>>>>>>Ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhh Should not have said that! Now Parivar Cadre would vanish from his movement. logistics would be another nightmare. May be stung by betrayal of parivar stooges, i.e., bedi(got bjp ticket from delhi), kejriwal(started another parivar outfit), ramdev(keep doing his craziness) etc.
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Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on Thursday questioned Narendra Modi as a prime ministerial candidate in the next general elections saying the Gujarat Chief Minister was not sincere about rooting out corruption as he has not taken steps for setting up a Lokayukta, a post lying vacant since 2003 in the state.
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DL Narayan .... may be not Crony Capitalists :-) As I recall most of the present lot were crooning paens of his greatness. Or are there cronies not crooning his paens - they surely may have to watch out.
Modi becoming the next PM is a nightmare for:
1. Terrorists who seek to harm India
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The bill, Senate File 2376, allocates about $850 million for the Board of Regents, College Student Aid Commission, Department of the Blind, and other education institutions. Given the states tight budget times, most areas of the plan are reduced about 4% from last year but re-directs some resources to key priorities, like k-12 education.
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Drugs in the workplace
Drugs can affect the brain and the body in a number of ways and this can affect the employee's performance at work even if the misuse takes place outside the place of work.
As an employer you have a duty to ensure as far as is reasonably possible that your employees are not a danger to other employees or the general public by consuming drugs of abuse.
If you are an employer wanting to test staff for drugs of abuse it is important that you have a policy in place, warning staff that they may be subject to random drug tests and that the use of drugs in the workplace or being under the influence of drugs in the workplace is a dismissible offence. It is also important that you keep up to date on the latest government legislation. If one of your employees has a drug problem you should make every effort to help them, and encourage them to seek professional help. If drug abuse is a common problem in your work place it may be in your interest to begin a drug awareness program for staff and managers.
Benefits of Oral Fluids Testing vs. Other Drug Testing methods
- No more urine collections
- Observed collections without privacy issues
- Can be performed on-site anytime and anywhere with immediate results
- Non-invasive
- Eliminates need for same-gender sample collections
- Testing integrity (difficult to adulterate)
- Results available in 10 minutes
- No additional equipment
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Principle of the Test
The Multi Saliva Drug Test (Oral Fluid) is an immunoassay based on the principle of competitive binding. Drugs that may be present in the oral fluid specimen compete against their respective drug conjugate for binding sites on their specific antibody.
During testing, a portion of the oral fluid specimen migrates upward by capillary action. A drug, if present in the oral fluid specimen below its cut-off concentration, will not saturate the binding sites of its specific antibody. The antibody will then react with the drug-protein conjugate and a visible coloured line will show up in the test line region of the specific drug strip. The presence of drug above the cut-off concentration in the oral fluid specimen will saturate all the binding sites of the antibody. Therefore, the coloured line will not form in the test line region.
A drug-positive oral fluid specimen will not generate a coloured line in the specific test line region of the strip because of drug competition, while a drug-negative oral fluid specimen will generate a line in the test line region because of the absence of drug competition.
To serve as a procedural control, a coloured line will always appear at the control line region, indicating that proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.
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1. Q: How is the sample collected?
A. The donor actively swabs the inside of the mouth and the top of the tongue. As soon as the sponge softens slightly, gently press the sponge between the tongue and teeth to ensure complete saturation (about 3 minutes). If not enough sample is obtained the first time then you can re-swab for a further 2 – 3 minutes.
1. Q: What drugs does the device detect and at what cut-offs?
A: A combination of Amphetamine, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Opiates, Marijuana, and Phencyclidine.
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3. Q: What is a lateral flow device?
A: The oral fluids test is based on competitive binding. Drugs that may be present in the oral fluid specimen compete against their respective drug conjugate for binding sites on their specific antibody. During testing, a portion of the oral fluid sample migrates across the membrane. If no drug is present above the cut-off, the sample will not saturate the binding sites of its specific antibody. The antibody will then react with the drug-protein conjugate and a visible colored line will show up in the test line region. The presence of a drug above the cut-off concentration will saturate all the binding sites of the antibody and a line will not form in the test region. The lateral flow is the migration and competition across the membrane.
4. Q: Does the test quantify the concentration of drugs present in the oral fluids sample?
A: A positive test result does not indicate the concentration of drug in the sample. All positive results are presumptive and should be confirmed by an alternate method (e.g. GC/MS or GC/MS/MS). Negative results may not necessarily indicate a drug-free sample. Drug may be present in the sample below the cutoff level of the assay.
Methadone Saliva Drug Test procedure:
Due to the sensitive nature of these drug tests, you must be careful when carrying out the test to avoid contamination and thus inaccurate test results.
What should I do with the results?
If you obtain a negative result then the person tested has none of the tested drugs of abuse in their body at this time. You may want to re-test again in a month's time. If you obtain a positive result then a drug of abuse has been detected in the saliva. You may want to do another test later, or at a further date to confirm the result.
The amount of time drugs stay in your body depends on many factors such as, the amount of the drug taken, its strength, purity, your body weight and rate of metabolism and whether you are a casual user or a long term user.


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Christmas Dinners in Miami
Celebrate Christmas with good food and wine.
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Christmas is almost upon us. It's usually one of the few days out of the year that even restaurants close to allow employees time with family and friends.
But, since we're in a major city, there are still a host of establishments that remain open to feed hungry tourists (and locals) who prefer to let someone else stuff the goose and make the figgy pudding. Here are some of Miami's best restaurants serving up delicious Chiristmas meals. Best to call ahead to confirm special hours and to make reservations.
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BLT Prime at Trump National Doral Miami will offer a special blackboard menu for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Options include butternut squash bisque with spiced cream and pumpkin seeds; or hamachi crudo with blood orange, celery and yuzu. roasted striped bass with cauliflower and a truffle vinaigrette; Delmonico with bone marrow chimichurri and smoked sea salt; buche de Noel with eggnog ice cream and pistachio; and caramel pecan tart with brown butter ice cream and bourbon sauce. BLT Prime's Christmas Eve blackboard specials are available from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Christmas Day hours are 3 - 10:30 p.m. . An a la carte menu will also be available.
Enjoy a three-course meal with options that include Spanish octopus tiradito with kimchi miso sauce; housemade porcheta de porcelet with prune mostardo; Prime 10 oz spinalis steak with green romesco and cilantro-mint salad; pan roasted local black grouper with blood orange beurre blanc and baby brassica; and ginger snap bread pudding with toasted pecans and cardamom ice cream. $65 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
De Rodriguez Cuba offers some special themed buffet menus including "American Comfort" and "Cinco de Mayo". Starting at $14 per person, the buffet offers carving stations; pasta; stir fry; and a taqueria. The restaurant opens at 7 a.m. for breakfast and last seating is at 9 p.m.
Chef de Cuisine Conor Hanlon is preparing quite the holiday feast for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining. In addition to the regular menu, he is offering roast pheasant roulade ($42) accompanied by spiced sweet potato, Brussels sprouts, bacon and pickled cranberries. Desserts include warm bourbon bread pudding and chocolate gingerbread pie with cranberry sauce and egg nog ice cream. Christmas Eve dinner is served from 6:30 - 9 p.m.; Christmas Day lunch is served from noon - 4 p.m. and dinner is served from 6:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Christmas Day Brunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and features holiday specials like a turkey carving station, spiced rotisserie lamb with yogurt and salsa verde, and a a ricotta and lemon angnolotti station. $110 for adults; $32 for children (5-12), plus tax and gratuity. Santa will make a special appearance at brunch.
Edge also offers Christmas Day dinner from 6 - 11 p.m. The four-course dinner includes parsnip and chestnut soup; smoked beef belly; Hudson Valley foie gras and port roasted figs; and Key West pink shrimp toradito. Dinner is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity.
A special Christmas brunch is priced at $55 for adults; $27.50 for kids. Offerings include crepe Suzette; cooking stations; seafood; French pastries; and more.
Michael Mina 74 offers a four-course prix-fixe dinner for $75 per person. The menu includes roasted Chestnut and foie gras soup with vanilla brown-buttered parsnip and white chocolate; lobster salad with hass avocado, pamplemousse rose and truffle vinaigrette; duo of roasted Christmas birds featuring crispy pan-seared duck breast, goose leg confit croquette and braised cherry and port gastrique; and profiteroles with milk chocolate, pecans and holiday spice ice cream.
For many people Christmas means only one thing...Chinese food and a movie. Some say the tradition started because those were the only restaurants open on the holiday. Others say it's because Chinese food is so damn delicious. In any event, Monty's Sunset is offering a Chinese food Christmas with an Asian-fusion menu that includes sweet and sour whole snapper, served with white rice, and Sichuan style lobster, served with stem broccoli and white rice. Call (305) 672-1148 for reservations.
This casual South Miami restaurant offers a la carte sushi meals, perfect for a Christmas celebration with friends after spending the morning with family. Open Christmas day from 4 - 11 p.m.
In addition to the full a la carte menu, chef Peter Vauthy will offer Kuruge Wagyu served with tataki and sliced over Himalayan pink salt, honeydew, and croquante Kusshi oysters; black truffle risotto; Dover sole poached with garden nage and lemon thyme; beef rossini; and la buche de Noel with chestnut and black currant and hazelnut rum, and chestnut ice cream.
The iconic Miami waterfront restaurant is the perfect place to gather your family and have a memorable holiday meal. Rusty Pelican is open on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. A three-courseprix fixe menu is $45 per person.
Scott Conant's Fontainebleau restaurant offers a four-course menu ($75 per person) on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 6 - 11 p.m. Offerings include Mediterranean octopus with potatoes, capers and olives; squash raviolini with sage brown butter and amaretti; local snapper with fregola, shrimp, and a mushroom fennel brodetto; and a poached pear 'carpaccio' with white chocolate mousse, crystallized walnuts and holiday spice gelato for dessert. The restaurant's a la carte menu will also be offered.
Serendipity 3 has a host of holiday favorites for Christmas Day including chile brined fresh ham, butternut squash basmati rice, and stuffing and cornbread. Of course, there are festive cocktails like the candy cane martini and the s'mores martini for a before or after dinner treat. The restaurant is open from noon - 10 p.m. Call (305) 403-2210 for reservations.
Have yourself a very jazzy Christmas at the Setai. Enjoy a holiday buffet while you listen to a modern jazz trio. The buffet, served from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. includes dishes like turkey, ham, leg of lamb; as well as an array of seafood including Alaskan King crab legs, snow crab claws, blue point oysters and shrimp. Brunch is $95 per person. Added bonus: Santa will make a special appearance via jet ski.
A four course Italian dinner with wine pairings includes octopus carpaccio, king crab ravioli, and pan seared branzino. $85 per person. $35 additional for wine pairing.
On Christmas Day (and Christmas Eve), enjoy a four-course holiday menu that includes kacinato kale with marcona almonds, cranberries, sunchoke and ginger vinaigrette; ricotta cavatelli with duck confit, black trumpet mushrooms and butternut squash; American wagyu flat iron with parsnip purée; granny smith apple and fresh horseradish; and a poached Bosc pear with gingerbread, caramel and eggnog ice cream $75 per person.
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Topics in Mediterranean Archaeology
A study of a specific topic in Mediterranean archaeology. Recent courses have treated such topics as Pompeii, the Archaeology of North Africa, and the Archaeology of Israel. May be repeated for credit with topic changes. Information on upcoming topics courses can be found on the department web page.
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310A: Tps:Pompeii
Early in the afternoon of 24 August, AD 79, Mt. Vesuvius exploded, and wiped off the map a series of towns and villas situated along the fertile coast of the Bay of Naples in Italy. In a touch of irony, that same disaster preserved the remains of its unfortunate victims to an extraordinary degree. This class examines the site of Pompeii (and its neighbors in the Bay of Naples: Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabiae, etc.) as foundational to the disciplines of art history and classical archaeology. As the oldest continuously-excavated site in the world, Pompeii has been a laboratory for our understanding of the ancient Roman world as well as for the theories, techniques and approaches used in developing that understanding. This class studies both the sites themselves for what they can tell us about daily Roman life, and also the history of their discovery and the dissemination of objects and knowledge throughout Europe and America.
Fall Semester informationRebecca Schindler
310A: Tps:The Archaeology of Cult
Through investigation of the material remains of cult practice, this course seeks to understand how past human cultures interacted with the divine world. We will begin with a critical review of the major anthropological and archaeological theories on the interpretation of religion and ritual activity. Over the course of the semester we will apply these theories to the evidence from the ancient Mediterranean, from prehistoric settlements in Anatolia, to the Panhellenic sanctuaries of ancient Greece, to the temple complexes of the Roman world and the advent of Christianity. Cult sites in the ancient world not only served as loci for ritual performance, but also as places of political and economic power. Different categories of evidence -- from marble sculptures to the remains of animal sacrifices -- reflect the worship practices of diverse members of the community, challenging us to understand how ancient religion permeated all levels of society. The methodological problems inherent in the interpretation of the archaeological evidence for cult practices also present an opportunity for us to examine our own assumptions and biases about religion in non-monotheistic cultures.