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In 1557 the French engraver Robert Granjon developped a typeface called Civilit. Its characters imitate French cursiva letters of the Renaissance. Stephen G. Moye published his take on that face in 1991 as a public domain font called Civitype It contained a number of swash letters as well, among others an s with a flourish, in the slot for the German double s ().Since the font was PD I had no scruples to design my own ''. Now the flourish s had to go elsewhere. That's how it all started. I discovered that the character combination 'ld' did not work properly, so I made another 'd'. Thinking that the swash 'w' did not look good in the middle of a word (more common in German than in English), I cut off the swash and placed the ornamented character into another slot. And so on.To cut a long story short: Now there are many character variants in odd places where they don't really belong. But reachable through the Windows character map which was sometimes the only way of using extended characters back then. In particular, I used the accented uppercase vowels. I did not change that atrocity when I made a revision of my font collection in 2013. Sorry about that, but you get what you paid for ;-)License
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Watch Watermelon, Orange Juice Literally Bring Color Into a Man's Life
In a little video interlude to take a break from all the happenings this week, this viral video caught our eyes because it's almost Pleasantville like.
In this artsy stop motion video, Israeli artist Eran Amir starts off his video in black and white, and then slowly incorporates color in. The surprising thing? No color correction was used; the entire video was shot in color.
Instead Amir, paints himself and his apartment in shades of gray, then gradually brings the color back. First, pour orange juice. Then turn a Coca-Cola bottle around to reveal the bright red label. Then slice a watermelon. Add a bowl of fruit, change the painting in the background, blow up a balloon. Eventually the whole thing becomes a full-color photo, as Amir rubbs off his face paint and changes his clothes. It'll be a neat trick for your next themed-party (a black-and-white movie, perhaps?)
Watch the magic below.

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Shraddha Kapoor Upcoming Movies 2015-2016:
Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most promising young actress. She has made her mark in a short span of time. The cute actress has a huge fan following among youth.
Shraddha Kapoor made her debut in 2010 with a multistarrer Teen Pati. After then she was featured in Luv Ka The End. But she rose to immense fame with Aashiqui 2 released in 2011. The musical romantic film was a huge hit at the box office.
Her next release was Mohit Suri's Ek Villain released in 2014. That film also went on to be a huge success and entered into 100 crore club. Her second release of 2014 Haider was critically acclaimed and fetched her rave reviews .
In 2015 she had only one release ABCD 2 starring Varun Dhawan. ABCD 2 also went on to gross over 100 crore at the box office.
These back to back successes had made Shraddha Kapoor one of the most demanding actress in Bollywood. She has proved that she is not just a pretty face, but can act well too. Now we will talk about upcoming movies of Shraddha Kapoor.
Shraddha Kapoor Upcoming Movies
Shraddha Kapoor is not choosy about her roles. She has accepted most of the offers she received and always leave her mark. Though she is yet to appear in more masala movies. Here is the list of Shraddha Kapoor films in 2015-2016.
1. Baaghi
Cast: Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor
Director: Sabbir Khan
Release Date: 29 April 2016
Baaghi Movie Details:
Baaghi is a remake of Salman Khan's film of the same name released in 1990. It will be directed by Sabbir Khan who has earlier directed Tiger Shroff's debut film Heropanti. It will be first time that Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor will be paired opposite each other. The shooting for Baghi has already started and it will release on 29 April 2016.
Rock On 2
Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Shraddha Kapoor
Director: Shujaat Saudagar
Release Date: September 2016
Rock On 2 Movie Details:
Rock On 2 is a rock musical drama film which is the sequel of 2007 release Rock On. Shraddha kapoor will be the new addition in this franchise. While the prequel was helmed by Abheshik Kapoor, Rock On 2 will be directed by Shujaat Saudagar. Shraddha kapoor has also sung three songs in the film. Rock On 2 is expected to release around September 2016.
These all are Shraddha kapoor upcoming films in 2015-2016. We will update this page whenever she will sign a new movie.
Tell us what you think about Shraddha Kapoor upcoming movies in the comments section.


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Carl D. Sorensen wrote:
I looked into your project, but the project was complex enough that I didn't want to spend the time to figure it all out. I did get far enough to think that perhaps strict spacing only applies to music notes. Grace notes and bar lines appear to be spaced around the notes to avoid collisions. So, because of the number of grace notes you have, it may not be possible to get the bar lines aligned, even if the main notes are all perfectly aligned.
I've been fiddling with your files, and I cannot get the main notes to perfectly line up, even when I set proportionalNotationDuration to a very small value. The main culprits appear to be the grace notes, as Carl indicated, but also the tremolos. (A bug, maybe?)
And set SpacingSpanner #'strict-grace-spacing to ##t did not seem to have a discernable effect.
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Fu Shin Estate overviewFu Shin Estate is an inviting destination that has something for everyone. Fu Shin Estate might not have well-known attractions within the city, but you won't need to venture far to find top places to visit like Sha Tin Race Course and Hong Kong Golf Club. Popular sights in the surrounding area include Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery and Wong Tai Sin Temple.
Where to stay in Fu Shin EstateA city welcoming to all, Fu Shin Estate has a variety of hotels to choose from. You can shop as many as 8382 deals for Fu Shin Estate accommodations on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 55%. Our room prices start at 8 USD per night and below you'll find the number of hotels by star rating in Fu Shin Estate as well as in the surrounding area:
- • 45 5-star hotels from 128 USD per night
- • 141 4-star hotels from 64 USD per night
- • 111 3-star hotels from 28 USD per night
- • 129 2-star hotels from 18 USD per night
How to get to Fu Shin EstateFly into Hong Kong (HKG-Hong Kong Intl.), 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from central Fu Shin Estate. Shenzhen (SZX-Shenzhen Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 26.5 mi (42.7 km) away.
What to see around Fu Shin EstateHere are some top sights in the surrounding area:
- • Sha Tin Race Course (4.2 mi/6.8 km from the city center)
- • Hong Kong Golf Club (4.6 mi/7.4 km from the city center)
- • Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (4.8 mi/7.7 km from the city center)
- • Wong Tai Sin Temple (7.8 mi/12.6 km from the city center)
- • Apliu Street Market (8.6 mi/13.9 km from the city center)


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Wedding Ceremonies
Your Ideal New Jersey Wedding Ceremony Location
In addition to our popular wedding reception spaces, The Manor also offers couples access to our dedicated outdoor garden wedding ceremony area, as well as options for indoor wedding ceremonies.
The Manor's expansive formal garden, unique in its scale and design, provides the ideal venue near you for a picturesque outdoor wedding. An extensive chain of hand-laid brick walkways, abundantly lined with flowers, leads the path to our beautiful ceremony area.
Watch all eyes turn to the bride as she proceeds down the aisle, passing beneath ten ornate arched trellises, lush in the summer with greenery and stunning pink blooms, flanked by gently bubbling in-ground fountains. Exchange vows in the open-air gloriette, offering enough shade from the sun, while still providing a dramatic effect of light and shadow.
From the detailed stone statuettes lining the gloriette, to an intricate Italianate fountain ringed with flowering shrubbery at the garden's far end, the meticulously manicured grounds provide an enchanting setting for one's first moments as a married couple.
Photos by David E. Starke Photography
When the weather turns to the colder months, our Manor couples are invited inside, to a setting just as charming. The Manor's timeless architecture and elegant décor make for an intimate and romantic setting to share the bonds of marriage before friends and family.
Whether indoors or out, our happy brides and grooms tell us that the moments captured in memory and in photographs when exchanging their vows at The Manor are genuinely cherished.
Photo by David E. Starke Photography
For more information about a wedding ceremony at The Manor or to make appointment with a banquet manager, please call us at 973-325-2060 or complete our Wedding Information Request Form.
To make an appointment with a banquet manager, please contact us at 973-325-2060.


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Over the last five months we've done a lot of planning at The Manor, but don't have a great deal to show for it (yet). Here's a quick recap:
After months of my complaining that the house was too big, too old, too falling-down, too overwhelming, Bill offered me a tantalizing offer: what if we alternated one "maintenance" project and one "fancified" project (aiming for one each year)? That way we would always have a fun project in the works to think about while we slog through the stuff that must be done to keep the roof from crashing down on us.
So, what's on the list for consideration?
I did a quick tally of some of the major (e.g. >$30,000) projects that we would like to tackle at some point in the next 10-15 years and they look something like this:
Fancified Projects
- Renovate the kitchen
- Build a carriage house/garage
- Put in a pool
- Turn attic into a 3rd floor master suite
- Landscape the backyard and complete the garden
Maintenance Projects
- Replace the pillars on the front porch
- Repair/replace the rotten wood on the exterior of the house
- Dig up the basement, waterproof it and put in sump pumps
Let's start with the not-fun project. We've started a separate savings account for the pillars replacement project -- we're hoping to have $45,000 ready to go by the spring to get this major structural issue take care of within the next year. (The pillars are load-bearing and I hope every day not to wake up and find the front of the house caved in because the rotted wood has finally given out.) Our contractor consultations have confirmed that this is, indeed, a necessary (exorbitant) expense -- largely because pillars 40+ feet tall need to be cast in a single piece and trucked up on an 18-wheeler truck from Georgia. Then they have to lift the front of the house to remove and replace the pillars and that involves a lot of equipment and manpower. Yee-haw.
But enough about that...
While the pillar fund slowly grows, I've turned my attention to the biggest (and best) project on our list -- the kitchen renovation. We hired a designer in April, who has mocked up an awesome design that manages to include every item on my wishlist. That part was pretty straightforward, but then we hit a roadblock in June because getting a contractor in our town is apparently like pulling teeth. We're still waiting for bids to come in (hopefully in the next week or two) and then we'll decide how to proceed.
We estimate that once the project gets started (and it could be 2-3 months until the chosen contractor has an opening), it will take about 4 months to complete the kitchen renovation. That means it's very likely that we won't get started until January, since I don't fancy the idea of hosting Christmas dinner for my extended family in a partially-renovated kitchen.
Smaller projects need love too.
Of course, smaller projects proceed in the meantime, and rather than provide a long description of each, how about a photo montage? Yeah, I like the sound of that too.
Long story short, Bill started working on a garden and we got a lot of great produce this year (but only about 25% of what we will eventually get!), we found a new kitten in the backyard and adopted her into the family (and said goodbye to another one of our cats, who had to be euthanized after major health problems), and got 7 new chicks -- none of which are pulling their weight in the egg department yet.
Next Up
In the three weeks since I started this blog post, it appears that we're inching closer to pulling the trigger on the kitchen remodel, and I've got some lovely new updates to share on the entryway. Expect that blog entry in 4-5 months, since I obviously can't be trusted to update more regularly. Mwah!


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I have been working a lot with a company in the water sector in Mexico, and I have attended several conferences on the subject. Throughout last year the buzz was they're going to start charging by water usage rather than flat rates. Everything agrees that water should be paid for, considering it's not only valuable to have but also it costs a lot to deliver in potable form.
Here in Mexico City we pay for water by the bimestre, or two-month period. Typically my apartment paid what everyone else in my building, and perhaps my zone, paid, 290 pesos per billing period. That's like 12 dollars per month. The bill always broke down what actual usage was and then applied a subsidy to it, amounting to the 290.
Now I've just seen a bill reflecting the new pricing scheme (which, as far as I can tell, has been either relatively or absolutely unannounced…) For a home that is smaller than mine with fewer people and less daytime occupancy, the Secretaría del Agua de la Ciudad de México wants 790 pesos for a bimestre. Mathing that: 35-40 dollars per month, or a jump of 300 percent over my own bills. Meaning when my apartment's bill comes we may even expect a higher amount due.
Another determiner in the previous scheme had been that different neighborhoods receive different subsidies, so while the bill I saw no longer had any subsidy applied, perhaps mine will?
Not sure. At any rate, this is the way things go down here. If you want to begin to understand stuff like why interest rates are so high, it's because instability increases risk.
I'm not saying that I think it's bad for Mexico to pay first world prices for water if that means in a reasonable span of time water will also be first world-ish. I am mainly surprised that the government can just jack up water tariffs like this with no warning.


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New Scots-wide road policing unit unveiled
A Scotland-wide road policing unit will form part of the single police service when it comes into force this April.
The aim of the new Trunk Roads Patrol Group is to improve public safety and increase police presence on the roads.
Chief Constable Steve House unveiled the plans when he met police officers at the roads policing unit in Stirling.
The unit will operate around the clock providing high profile traffic enforcement on major national routes including motorways.
Ch Con Steve House said: "This twin track approach delivers a police service for Scotland at a national and a local level.
'Smarter policing'
"By creating a new national roads policing unit with bases across the country, we can raise our visibility with the public across some of our busiest roads, encouraging responsible driver behaviour and tackling those who make the roads less safe for others."
He added: "We want to deny criminals the use of the road network. We also want to improve further the record Scotland has in reducing fatalities and injuries on the roads.
"The move to a single service allows us a real opportunity for smarter policing, better matching resource to demand and ensuring we continue to build on the lowest crime for 37 years."


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THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Django Gypsy Kitchen & Saloon
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OpenLunch Mon.-Fri., Dinner Mon.-Sat.
- Parking lot
- Dress code: Casual
- Entertainment: Entertainment Wed.-Sat.
- Full bar
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Outdoor dining
- Private room(s)
- Reservations suggested
- Romantic setting
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THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Django Gypsy Kitchen & Saloon Restaurant Review: The inspiration for this intimate, beautifully-lit and artfully-crafted space is Gypsy jazz musician Django Reinhardt. The décor and menu are designed to reflect the melding of seemingly disparate cultures: Asia, Latin America, North Africa and the European Mediterranean. Painted coconuts dot a plaster wall. Rough-hewn bread troughs are fitted with found industrial objects, and rest easily on highly textured old brick walls. The menu skips lightly like a stone on water across various tastes and cuisines. The sweet and fresh-tasting crispy rock shrimp could have come from a good seafood house on the coast of Georgia. Only the accompanying drizzle of saffron aïoli suggests another world's influence. Lying across a sweet roasted acorn squash slice, braised lamb shank falls off the bone and melds perfectly with the shiitake mushrooms that accompany it. Tarte Tatin shows up not with its traditional apple topping but with mangoes, and a mango sorbet and coconut cream ice cream. The wine list isn't overreaching, but it offers enough good choices, with most by the glass, to keep things from becoming boring.
GAYOT's Annual Restaurant Awards honor America's best chefs, as well as promising newcomers and a top restaurateur.


text: The Mechanic Red Band Movie Trailer has premiered starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, and Tony Goldwyn. Director Simon West gave away some key sequences of this 2011 action film during this red band movie trailer. One of the best parts of this movie trailer is that we get more Mini Anden. The former Victoria's Secret model has been chalking up a cool acting resume. Unlike The Mechanic (2011) Movie Trailer, we only hear Donald Sutherland's voice in this movie trailer. The Mechanic (2011)'s plot synopsis: "Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a 'mechanic' – an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry (Donald Sutherland) is murdered, Bishop is anything but detached. His next assignment is self-imposed – he wants those responsible dead. His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve (Ben Foster) approaches him with the same vengeful goal and a determination to learn Bishop's trade." I hope there are actually some surprises left after seeing this red band trailer. I actually turned away during some of it because I didn't want everything ruined for me. What's you view on spoiler red band trailers? Check out The Mechanic (2011) red band movie trailer below and leave your thoughts on it. The Mechanic opens on January 28, 2011.


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LONDON (Reuters) - The operating performance of the world's top 500 banks deteriorated last year despite widespread restructuring and attempts to cut costs, a report said on Thursday.
Return on equity, a key measure of profitability, averaged 7 percent across the banks last year from 7.9 percent in 2011 once one-time items were stripped out, according to analysis by consultancy McKinsey & Co. Including the one-time changes, RoE improved to 8.6 percent.
Return on equity (RoE) dropped as low as 4 percent across the industry in 2008 after the financial crisis, and remains below the average cost of capital, estimated at 10-12 percent. In the boom years leading up to 2006 many banks' RoE topped 20 percent.
Banks are struggling to rein in costs, and reduced leverage also cut into returns, McKinsey said in its Global Banking Annual Review 2013, released on Thursday.
Expenses across the 500 banks last year were little changed from 2011, and costs as a percent of their assets nudged up to 1.91 percent on average from 1.89 percent, it estimated.
European banks were having most difficulty reducing their costs/assets ratio, the report said.
McKinsey said banks face "a fairly cheerless operating environment", citing muted economic growth, the regression of financial globalization and tougher regulations. Many banks have "not yet made the hard choices needed to turn around performance," it said.
About 90 of the top 500 banks delivered returns that averaged 15 percent, however, thanks to strategies including having a distinctive franchise that customers paid a premium for, being a universal banks with global scale, or a "back-to-basics" strategy, based on steady growth and cost advantages.
The report said they have been rewarded with a share price that trades at about twice their book value, about double the average across other banks.
"Remarkably, many of these banks are not from emerging markets but are thriving in highly competitive, low-growth regions," it said. About a quarter were in the United States.
Reporting by Steve Slater; editing by David Evans


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I am a former swimmer, trying to get back into competitive swimming. I have been out of the pool 20 years and put on some extra pounds. This blog primarily documents my journey back to competitive swimming. And I should say having fun along the way!!!
Yesterday was a crazy day even by my standards. Our sales team are working on a big opportunity in the North East and I was asked to support them in New York City. Despite knowing it would be a really long day I decided I would do a one day out meet and back rather than an overnight trip. To make the NYC meeting I had to take a 6am flight which meant a 3:30 alarm. Coming home was booked on a 7pm flight but as is quite usual from the east coast(or it seems that way) my flight was delayed and I did not get back to Dallas until midnight. Needless to say this mornings alarm came very quick after only 3 1/2 hrs of sleep. Luckily the meeting went very well and the crazy travel day was probably the right thing for me to do because I was able to have dinner with my wife and kids in Monday night.
This morning I was tired and felt quite weak. Midway through practice I realized I had hardly eaten anything yesterday, having a muffin at the airport and that was it. This is not my normal thing and I would characterize myself as a good eater, but apparently not yesterday.
Todays pool setup scy
warm up
400 free with snorkel
6x50 catch-up on :50
main sets
6x100 kick on 2min best average
100 easy
12x50 odds drill/buil, evens fast on :50
3x100 free with find afap on 3mins
200 easy
4x200 free on 3mins descend 1-4
12x25 underwater on :40
warm down
tom went easy on us today. He actually to,d us fridays Set and said his original plan was to do it today. 100,125,150,175,200 on 2mins fast. He did not say how many rounds we will do. I was holding 1:25s on the kick and :28/29 on the fast 50s. On the 3 x 100s I went :52,:50,:48. I did not try to descend but worked the walls harder each100. On the 200s I went 2:12,2:07,2:04,2:00.


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The Best of Enemies
The Best of Enemies by Jen LancasterHardcover and e-book, 320 pages
Expected publication: August 4th 2015 by NAL
Bridesmaids meets The In-Laws in a novel told from the alternating perspectives of two women who define the term frenemies—from New York Times bestselling author Jen Lancaster.
Jacqueline Jordan knows conflict. A fearless journalist, she's spent the past decade embedded in the world's hot spots, writing about the fall of nations and the rise of despots. But if you were to inquire about who topped Jack's enemy list, she'd not hesitate to answer: Kitty Carricoe.
Kitty reigns supreme over the world of carpools and minivans. A SAHM, she spends her days caring for her dentist husband and three towheaded children, running the PTA, and hiding vegetables in deceptively delicious packed lunches.
Kitty and Jack haven't a single thing in common—except for Sarabeth Chandler, their mutual bestie. Sarabeth and Jack can be tomboys with the best of them, while Sarabeth can get her girly-girl on with Kitty. In fact, the three of them were college friends until the notorious frat party incident, when Jack accidentally hooked up with Kitty's boyfriend…
Yet both women drop everything and rush to Sarabeth's side when they get the call that her fabulously wealthy husband has perished in a suspicious boating accident. To solve the mystery surrounding his death, Jack and Kitty must bury the hatchet and hit the road for a trip that just may bring them together—if it doesn't kill them first.
My thoughts about The Best of Enemies ~~
What a hilarious look at friends and the lengths those friends will go for each other, even when they are nothing alike. Jacqueline and Kitty are complete opposites but they come together to support their mutual friend, Sarabeth, when her husband is killed in a boating accident.
The characters in The Best of Enemies are all wonderfully written. First there is Kitty, a mother of three, who is completely devoted to creating the best life for her family. She actually hides vegetables in everything she can think of, even broccoli in the chicken nuggets. Then there is Jacqueline, or Jack as she prefers to be called, who travels all over the world reporting on the conflicts and troubles she witnesses. She is the worldly one and the two of them are nothing alike and quite honestly, can't stand each other. But then there is Sarabeth, the one who draws them together.
Watching Kitty and Jack try to get along, for Sarabeth's sake, is hilarious. I think the parts that I enjoyed the most where when Jack and Kitty were together and they threw their insults back and forth to each other.
The Best of Enemies is the first Jen Lancaster book that I have read. I am familiar with her and know that she has a great sense of humor and now I 'get it' as to why she is such a popular author. She is a hoot and it comes out in the characters she writes about. I am definitely going to be reading more of her books and I will be anticipating her new releases.
Thank you to First to Read for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Statistical Methods Used in Articles of the Korean Journal of Acupuncture
Kim, Jung-Eun ; Kang, Kyung-Won ; Lee, Min-Hee ; Lee, Sanghun ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 1~8
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.001
Objectives : The purpose of the present study was to examine statistical methods used in articles published on the Korean Journal of Acupuncture from 2007 through 2012. Methods : Statistical methods and statistical packages used in original articles applied with descriptive statistics or inferential statistics were organized. Results : Out of a total of 195 original articles, 18 articles used descriptive statistics only and 177 articles used inferential statistics. 142 articles used 12 types of statistical packages. SPSS was used most at 97 times(63.4%). The number of descriptive statistical methods used was a total of 417 and among them 193 were presented as tables(46.3%) and 224 were presented as graphs(53.7%). The number of inferential statistics applied was a total of 256 and analysis of variance was used most at 90 times(35.2%). The number of parametric statistical methods used was a total of 170(75.6%) and that of nonparametric statistical methods used was a total of 55(24.4%). Analysis of variance and two sample t-test were most employed in both clinical and non-clinical research. The number of multiple comparison methods applied was a total of 67 and the number of Scheffe methods among them was most at 26 times(37.7%). Conclusions : In the present study, statistical methods used in the journal over the last six years were examined. The result of this study is considered to be a basic material to be referred to when evaluating the quality of the medical journal.
A Comprehension of Life in Korean Medicine
Sohn, In Chul ; Kim, Jaehyo ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 9~15
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.009
Objectives : Definition of Life has led an identity and advancement in the knowledge system of science including biomedicine. The world welcomes the new paradigm about the integrative medicine throughout Western Medicine and Traditional Medicine co-exists so far. Methods : Thus this study has comprised how Life was interpreted in Korean Medical history. To reach the purpose, various data and documents about Life subjected to the medical field was collected from medical textbooks and chapters presented in ancient Korean Medicine. Results : Most of important issue is Life as the key even though there are many opinions and conflicts in the view of Life between Western and Korean medical culture. As a result it is not different in the concept of Life each other except for speaking differently same as using the different languages. Integrative Medicine has accepted that it emphasizes the therapeutic relationship between practitioner and patient, is informed by evidence, and makes use of all appropriate therapies. Integrative Medicine declares to be a kind of medicine if vary medical system can focus on human being. Conclusions : Since Korean Medicine was early therapeutic medical categories developed based on Dao, Korean Medicine have to focus on mind and body interactive relationship and attribute to the public health care system in the future.
Consideration of the Effectiveness of Moxibustion and Acupuncture for the Treatment of Fetal Breech Presentation
Kang, Kiwan ; Lee, Eun ; Lee, Seungho ; Jang, Insoo ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 16~20
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.016
Objectives : The objective of this study is to report the efficacy of acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of fetal breech presentation. Methods : We searched papers in PubMed, using the keywords "breech and moxibustion" and "breech and acupuncture". Search range includes randomized clinical trials(RCTs), controlled clinical trials(CCTs), case reports, and case series. Each original article must have an abstract in English. Finally, 7 RCTs from 102 were included in this review. Results : As a result of analyzing the 7 RCTs, five trials hold that moxibustion or acupuncture at BL67 has been shown to produce a positive effect for the correction of breech presentation and the other two trials indicated no beneficial effect. However, one of the latter could not come to a conclusion owing to the unsatisfactory compliance record of the participants. Conclusions : Acupuncture and moxibustion may be effective to correct fetal breech presentation. In this regard, the related clinical researches are worth to be conducted.
Review of the Large-Scale Clinical Researches on Acupuncture in Germany: ASH, ART, ARC, and GERAC
Yoon, Juyeon ; Han, Kuk-In ; Jeong, Jinsu ; Lee, Seungho ; Jang, Insoo ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 21~26
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.021
Objectives : The purpose is to introduce the recent large-scale clinical researches for safety, efficacy and effectiveness of acupuncture in Germany. Results : In 2000, the German Federal Committee of Physicians and Health insurer proposed that large research initiatives on acupuncture, Acupuncture Model Projects(Modellvorhaben Akupunktur), could be conducted by health insurance companies for several pain that acupuncture is syndromes to justify the insurance-based reimbursement. Accordingly, 4 clinical researches were carried out; the Acupuncture Safety and Health economics studies(ASH), the Acupuncture Randomised Trial(ART), the Acupuncture in Routine Care studies(ARC), and the German Acupuncture trial(GERAC). Meanwhile, ASH is a prospective observational study for safety and costs. ART and GERAC are composed of RCTs for efficacy. ARC includes 6 pragmatic RCTs with additional non-randomized cohort study for effectiveness. We investigated the papers related to them and discussed about the outcomes. The researches showed that acupuncture is effective in practice for several chronic conditions such as migraine, tension-type headache, chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis of knee, dysmenorrhea, and allergic rhinitis. Based in part on them, the German health authorities decided that acupuncture would be included into routine reimbursement by social health insurance funds for chronic low back pain and chronic osteoarthritis of the knee in 2006. Conclusions : The German clinical researches may suggest the clues for establishing the evidence of acupuncture treatment.
The Review on the Study of Bee Venom in the Journals of Korean Medicine
Han, Chang-Hyun ; Lee, Yong-Seok ; Kwon, Oh-Min ; Lee, Young-Joon ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 27~36
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.027
Objectives : The focus of the analysis was laid on changes in research pertaining to bee venom in regards to time progression. Methods : We collected 365 articles on Bee venom study result from OASIS system using the Keyword `bee venom, apitoxin, apitherapy, bee sting`. We figured out number and percentage of theses according to year, study method, journal, subject. Results : Bee venom papers published in the journal of korean medicine from 1976. The classification of papers associated with bee venom, clinical studies outnumbered the other study types by a ratio of 1.3 to 1, followed by 138 for experimental papers, and 22 for literature studies. Proportion of Experimental Papers Classified According to the Theme, 16 for pain-killing, 14 papers concentrated on apoptosis anticancer, 13 for anti inflammatory, 11 for arthritis, and other disorders were followed. Type analysis of papers associated with bee venom in clinical trials, lumbar disorders comprised 38 out of 205 papers, 35 papers concentrated on upper limb disorders, 34 papers concentrated on systemic disease, followed by the effect on body. Conclusions : Bee venom is a treatment method based on the unique theory of Korean traditional medicine. Its effort and academical approach on bee venom are expected to receive positive evaluation through numerous research works.
Effects of Acupuncture at the River Points(LU8, HT4, PC5, SP5, KI7, LR4) on the Changes of Nitric Oxide Synthase and Norepinephrine in Rats
Kim, Youngsun ; Choi, Donghee ; Jang, Hosun ; Na, Changsu ; Shin, Heontae ; Cho, Joohyun ; Lee, Kyoungin ; Kim, Sunmin ; Pyo, Byoungsik ; Youn, Daehwan ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 37~46
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.037
Objectives : The Meridians and acupuncture points are the fundamental theories for acupuncture therapy. They have been associated with nervous system, but It is not well defined. We investigated that the effects of acupuncture at the river points(LU8, HT4, PC5, SP5, KI7, LR4) on the changes in the expression of nNOS, iNOS, eNOS, and NE in rats. Methods : The Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 6 groups each non-acupuncture and acupuncture group. We inserted needle and retained for 5 minutes on both left and right sides of LU8, HT4, PC5, SP5, KI7, LR4 which were the river points of five transport points for 6 yin meridian vessels. After that, blood was drawn via cardiac puncture, and tissues for each point near meridian vessels were extracted to examine the changes in the changes of nNOS, eNOS, iNOS and NE. Results : The LU8 and HT4 group showed a significant decrease on nNOS. In terms of eNOS and iNOS, the LU8 group decreased significantly while the KI7 group increased significantly. However, the experimental groups didn`t show any significant changes on the plasma and tissue norepinephrine without plama NE in SP5 group. Conclusions : The effect on the nNOS, iNOS, eNOS of acupuncture at LU8 and KI7 could be observed, and it is considered that the effect of acupuncture related with on nervous system could be studied by additional researches based on this one.
Comparison Study for Analgesic Effects of Electroacupuncture on Surgical Ankle Sprain Model Classified as Grade 3 in Rats
Yang, Seung-Bum ; Sohn, In-Chul ; Lee, Sung-Ho ; Cho, Sang-Hoon ; Kim, Jaehyo ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 47~55
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.047
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to determine whether electroacupuncture(EA) is effective in reducing pain on the severe ankle sprain classified as grade 3 in rats. Methods : The severe(grade 3) ankle sprain model was induced surgically by ankle ligament injury(the anterior talofibular, the calcaneofibular and the posterior talofibular) in the Sprague-Dawley rats(180~250 g). The effects of EA on weight bearing forces(WBR) of the affected foot were examined in a rat model of ankle sprain. EA was applied to either SI6, ST37, GB34, GB39 or GB42 acupoints by trains of electrical pulses(2 Hz, 1 ms pulse width, 2 mA intensity) for 15 min. Results : Cutting of the lateral ankle ligament complex produced the severe ankle sprain symptoms as grade 3. EA of the contralateral SI6 resulted in more analgesic effect than one of ipsilateral SI6 even though there was significant effect. EA of the ipsilateral GB34 and GB39 produced potent analgesic effects on the surgical ankle sprained pain behaviors. However, there were no significant analgesic effects in the contralateral GB34 and GB39 EA groups. In addition, both side of ST37 and GB42 did not result in analgesic effect on the surgical ankle sprained rat. Conclusions : The data suggest that EA induced analgesia shows point specificity on the severe ankle sprained pain model classified as grade 3.
Repetitive Electroacupuncture Alleviate Neuropathic Pain in Association with Suppressing Activation of Spinal Glial Cells
Lee, Heun Joo ; Jeong, Bo Eun ; Song, Da Eun ; Park, Min Young ; Koo, Sungtae ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 56~63
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.056
Objectives : Effects of repetitive electroacupuncture(EA) on the pain behavior and activation of spinal glial cells were examined in the rat model of neuropathic pain. Methods : Twenty one adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned into 3 groups(control group, SP6 group, ST36+GB34 group). Neuropathic pain was induced by tight ligation of L5 spinal nerve. Mechanical and thermal hypersensitivity of hind paw were tested. Immunohistochemistry was performed in spinal cord L5/6 of all groups. EA was treated once in a day from the
day after surgery. Results : EA treatments applied to ST36 and GB34 reduced significantly both of mechanical and thermal hypersensitivity after 3 times of treatment throughout the experiments. In the SP6 group, the analgesic effect was also shown after 7 times of treatment. Immunohistochemistry demonstrated inhibition of microglia and astrocyte activation in the spinal cord L5/6 dorsal horn in the ST36+GB34 group. Conclusions : The present results suggest that repetitive EA exert strong analgesic effect on neuropathic pain. These analgesic effects in neuropathic pain are associated with suppressing the activation of microglia and astrocyte.
Comparison of Warm-Needling and Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Min, Woong-Ki ; Yeo, Sujung ; Kim, Ee-Hwa ; Song, Ho Sueb ; Koo, Sungtae ; Lee, Jae-Dong ; Lim, Sabina ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 64~72
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.064
Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate whether warm-needling is more effective than acupuncture in relieving the pain and improving the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis(OA). Methods : 76 volunteers with knee OA participated in the study. The subjects were randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group received warm-needling(n
Acupuncture Stimulation at LI11 Suppresses Seizure and Apoptosis in Hippocampi on an Epilepsy Mouse Model
Lee, Jong Boon ; Hwang, Kyoung Min ; Yoo, Tae-Won ; Bae, Chang-Hwan ; Kwon, Sunoh ; Kim, Seung-Tae ;
Korean Journal of Acupuncture, volume 30, issue 1, 2013, Pages 73~80
DOI : 10.14406/acu.2013.30.1.073
Objectives : LI11 has been known to suppress epileptic seizure. Using an mouse epilepsy model, we investigated whether acupuncture stimulation at LI11 can suppress kainic acid(KA)-induced epileptic seizure and apoptosis in the mouse hippocampus. Methods : Eight-week-old male C57/BL6 mice(20~25 g) were given acupuncture at LI11 or ST36 once a day for 3 days. After the last acupuncture stimulations, KA(30 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally and the degree of seizure was observed for 90 minutes. Twenty-four hours after KA administration, mice were sacrificed and the neural cell death, astrocyte activation and caspase-3 expression in their hippocampi were investigated. Results : Acupuncture stimulation at LI11 suppressed KA-induced epileptic seizure, neuronal cell death, astrocyte activation and caspase-3 expression. Conclusions : Acupuncture stimulation at LI11 decreases the KA-induced epileptic seizure and protects hippocampal cell death via regulating astrocyte activation and caspase-3 expression.
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A camping packing list was one of the first packing lists I wanted to create - camping road trips are the very best of the breed to me. My favorite road trip of all time was one I took when I was twelve with my family driving down from Connecticut to North Carolina and back. We camped almost every night (one night we stayed in a hotel simply because there wasn't anything nearby and it was late). It was so much fun staying at a different site every night and exploring it, much better than a boring hotel!
You'll need a whole different set of things for this type of road trip (hence this camping packing list), but you won't be as dependent on what you pack as someone setting out into the wilderness with a backpack and no stores for miles. In my experience, most drive-up campgrounds have a little store, and, of course, while you're on the road you can always stop along the way to pick things up.
Camping road trips give you the joys of sleeping under the stars surrounded by the beauty of nature combined with the comforts of fresh food instead of powdered things, bought (dry) firewood when it's been raining and the safety of your car if a horrendous downpour threatens your tent.
One last tip that's not on the camping packing list above: before you go, find out about the wildlife that will be in the various camping areas where you will be staying. You will want to be prepared for that bear going after your food, or that scorpion waiting in your shoe!
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The 2015 Barrett-Jackson car show is held at a wide variety of locations, including Las Vegas, Nevada, Palm Beach, Florida, Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, and Scottsdale, Arizona. As of September 2015, the Barrett-Jackson car show has one event remaining for the year in Las Vegas.
The Barrett-Jackson car show is described as both an automotive lifestyle event and an auction for collector cars. The organization is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and was first established in 1971. The company's staff includes various car experts, including Gary Bennett, Steve Davis and Craig Jackson. The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company also offers a mobile application for both Android and Apple devices called the Beyond the Block application.


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Ok, makes me want to get married all over again!!! A winner for sure!!
love the color palette
Wow - I thought surely I had commented on this already, but apparently not...I just want to say that you took a dated 70's kitchen and made something stunning out of it. That takes talent!!!
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congrats on your top ten win, Kerry - this is awesome!
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Thanks, Meg. I agree with you and I plan on fine tuning that area before voting :)
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I honestly can't remember if I already commented on this, but it's worth the double love! LOVE LOVE!
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so pretty! you might consider adding the dashed lines to each side of "and", between the couple's names or pulling them closer together. that space feels like it's missing something :)
OMG this is so pretty and cool!! mm i think the top n bottom frame are taller than the side frame?
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Vulnerable Senate Democrats up for reelection have a new strategy to deflect attention from their support of Obamacare and all of its failures and delays – abandon the defense line and just pledge to fix it.
That was the message from Democratic pollster Celinda Lake in Washington on Tuesday, who analyzed the results of a George Washington University Battleground Poll and said that voters don't want the system scrapped they want it repaired.
"In terms of Obamacare, don't defend it, say it was flawed from the beginning, and we're going to fix it," said Lake at a poll briefing hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.
"Say, we're not going to go back to the days of leaving you on your own with the insurance companies," Lake advised.
Colorado's Democratic Sen. Mark Udall had the playbook in action the following day telling KOA-AM that he stood by his vote for Obamacare, it just needed a little fixing.
Asked if he had the chance to do it all over again to vote for Obamacare, Udall confirmed, "I would do it again, yes."
"We had a broken system, we had a system that allowed insurance companies to drop people with no notice and refuse coverage so in the end we had to act," Udall said.
"In the end we did the right thing. The law is far from perfect, my focus is on making it work for Colorado," Udall said.
Lake's advice was timely as the Obama administration announced another delay in the Affordable Care Act Tuesday night, this time the March 31 deadline for open enrollment to avoid a fine has been extended until mid-April.
The administration appears desperate to get more people to sign up for the program to make it viable, now using gifs of puppies, kittens and a panda to market Obamacare to young folks.
The strategy to retreat from the defense line and instead carry the banner of restoration is an interesting one.
But how will Udall defend the fact that Senate Democrats have repeatedly refused to take up more than 50 bills passed by House Republicans to tweak, revamp or repeal the broken system?


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The New England Patriots are 20-1 SU in their last 21 games against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots are a small favorite visiting the Bills this Sunday, and the OddsShark Computer suggests that Buffalo's woes against the Patriots could continue.
Buffalo is a 2.5-point home underdog on Sunday at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Coming in fresh off a 43-17 blowout of the Cincinnati Bengals at home, the Patriots are projected to win this game by a score of 29.3 to 21.7, which would easily cover the small 2.5-point spread.
• Eagles or Giants? OddsShark breaks down this week's Sunday night game
Arizona hosts Washington as a 2.5-point favorite on Sunday afternoon. While bettors and sportsbooks clearly see this as a potentially close game with such a small spread the computer sees it differently, predicting a comfortable win for the Cardinals by a score of 28.3 to 14.8. An Arizona win would be the team's first against Washington since 2000; Washington is 8-0 SU and 5-3 ATS in its last eight games against the Cardinals.
The most lopsided score churned out by the computer was in the San Diego at Oakland game on Sunday. Oakland is just 2-7 SU and ATS in its last nine games against AFC West opponents, and the computer doesn't see that slump coming to an end on Sunday with the Chargers picked to win by a score of 32.8 to 9.4. San Diego is a 7-point road favorite at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.
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The Detroit Lions visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday as the only underdog projected by the computer to win outright this week. Going off at +1.5 on the road, the Lions are picked to win by a score of 24.8 to 18.4. Detroit is just 2-18 SU in its last 20 road games against NFC North rivals according to the OddsShark NFL Database.
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Its Google but with a black background. They claim it saves power.
My question is.....In the age of LCD monitors and Laptops....isn't this a bunch of BS? On CRTs I totally understand it. But don't LCDs have one single light that's on all the time??
Not up enough on the tech. Thought someone might be able to reinforce or refute Googles claim.
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"Sure Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 is a stable distribution, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't change and improve - even inside of release cycles. Case in point is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 now available as a Beta. The 5.2 release is the second incremental release since RHEL 5 was released in March of 2007 (RHEL 5.1 Beta appeared in August of 2007). With the 5.2 release Red Hat is adding virtualization enhancements including the ability to handle a 64 CPU system. Additionally the critical 'libvirt' technology which helps to manage the virtualization instances now gets remote management support."


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Minas Tirith documents the history, design, layout, garrison and inhabitants of the Guarded City, preeminent symbol of the Free Peoples' struggle against Sauron of Mordor. The capital of Gondor commands the wide gap between the White Mountains and the Ephel Dúath that encircle the Dark Lord's fief. Its seven walls and levels seem to grow out of the mountains' stone, as if carved by giants.
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Juanita Jones has spent a lifetime cooking, first for family and friends, then in the kitchen of Jones Orchard in Millington, where her relishes, jams, and baked goods are sold along with the market's produce. A few years ago, she added vegetable soup, cornbread, and sandwiches to her menu, but the food was carry-out only until she started serving her vegetable plates.
"People wanted to sit and eat," Juanita said. "So I put in a big table in our stock room."
As word spread about the sit-down service, Juanita added full-fledged plate lunches and soon outgrew the restaurant's two dozen seats. "We just finished extending out the back of the market," Juanita said. "Now we can seat about 40 people."
Lunch is served Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the menu features longtime favorites such as pimento cheese and chicken salad, along with daily specials that go something like this: chicken and sausage-squash casserole on Mondays; salmon patties on Tuesdays; pot roast and cauliflower casserole on Wednesdays; meat loaf on Thursdays; catfish and hushpuppies on Fridays.
"I'm never exactly sure what will be on the menu; it depends on what's fresh and available," Juanita says. "But whatever I make, it will be good, because I use all my own recipes."
Plate lunches cost about $8 and include entrée, two sides, drink, and dessert. "Today we have apple cobbler and strawberries, pears, and bananas over pound cake," Juanita said last week. "Or, for a simpler dessert, you can pick out a piece of fruit up front."
Another idea is to head out to the market's fields, where you can grab your own dessert for $1.89 a pound. Strawberries are ready to pick in Millington and at the Jones field in Memphis near the Agricenter.
"We've had quite a bit of rain, but the plants are okay," said Henry Jones, who expects a plentiful harvest throughout the month of May. In fact, more than 25,000 plants are growing in each location, offering three different varieties: Sweet Charlie, Chandler, and Camarosa.
And how do the berries taste? "They are juicy, red on the inside, and have a perfect sugar content," Jones said.
Fields at both locations are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
7170 Highway 51 North, Millington, Jones orchard.com (873-3150); strawberries also at Shelby Farms, 7777 Walnut Grove
Bryant's Breakfast on Summer is now open on Sundays from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.
"My dad was open all week. That's the way I grew up," said Kerrie Burton, who now operates the family-owned restaurant. "We closed on Sunday after his death because we needed some time off, but it seems right again to be open all week."
Plate lunches and fresh veggies are not served on weekends, but the rest of Bryant's menu is available. "We'll make you a cheeseburger," Burton said. "But most people on Sunday want biscuits and breakfast."
Bryant's Breakfast, 3965 Summer, Bryantsbreakfast.com (324-7497)
It's been a busy year for caterer Alyce Mantia. First, she closed her gourmet market and restaurant in East Memphis. Next, she joined the staff at Lucchesi's Ravioli and Pasta Company, expanding the market's lunch and cheese selections. And in October, she's getting married.
"Everything has worked out perfectly," Mantia said. "I couldn't be happier."
Her former customers are happy too, finding many of their favorite lunches offered again at Lucchesi's: El Paso pimento cheese, egg and olive, tarragon-chicken salad, and Mantia's signature dill pickles.
"I also took my most popular sandwich — chicken, smoked mozzarella, apple wood smoked bacon, and honey mustard — and turned it into a panini," Mantia said.
In addition to expanding Lucchesi's prepared food, Mantia also has diversified the store's catering ("I brought all my recipes with me"), expanded the market's groceries ("We have new olive oils that are perfect for dipping"), and added more gourmet cheese ("We have about 80").
"We still sell the great Italian cheeses like Fontina and Locatelli," Mantia said, "but I also try to bring in something new every time I order."
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'There will be a few guys under pressure' - Chappell
Listen to Greg Chappell at the press conference
Greg Chappell, the coach, was candid in his assessment of the gains and losses after yet another Indian campaign overseas ended with the bitter taste of defeat. Chappell addressed India's batting failures in the last two Tests, while praising the likes of Sreesanth, Zaheer Khan and Sourav Ganguly for their contributions. And though he didn't say it in so many words, a few major changes are likely ahead of the eight one-day internationals at home in January and February.
After having much the better of the first three days, India surrendered the initiative on the fourth afternoon when they could add only 48 runs for the loss of four wickets before tea. "We lost momentum during that middle session," said Chappell. "That certainly didn't help the situation, and was a significant contribution to not winning the game. I also think we failed to get as many as we should have got in the first innings [the last five wickets contributed 19].
"The bowlers have done a pretty good job through the series and to miss out on the opportunity to win it is a little disappointing. I don't want to overstate things but I think it's fair to say that our batting was disappointing in the last two Test matches, having won the first Test."
Asked about the mood in the dressing room after South Africa knocked off the 211 needed with five wickets still standing, Chappell said: "We are a little bit flat, disappointed in the fact that we got away to such a good start and then let it get away from us. You have got to look at the positives as well. We have won [a Test] for the first time in South Africa and that in itself is something to be enjoyed. But the edge has been taken off it a little bit by the disappointing batting in the last two Test matches."
While South Africa's big-name players came back with a vengeance in the final two Tests, Graeme Smith leading the way, India's big guns never boomed. "It's hard to escape, but that's the case," he said. "I don't want to make too big a point at this stage. It's posed quite a few questions for us and there are things we are going to discuss over the next week or so.
"The positive side of it is that some of the young boys performed very well. They showed they have got some skill, some temperament and good personalities for international cricket. Sree's bowling has been outstanding, Zaheer has been very good as well. Kumble has done a pretty good job for us, I don't think he can be criticised for today. It just wasn't a wicket that gave any of the bowlers a great deal of assistance which probably highlights how disappointing our batting was yesterday."
One man whose lack of form has come under most scrutiny is Virender Sehwag. After dropping down to the middle order in the first innings, where he scored 40, Sehwag continued his dismal run at the top with a second-innings failure. "He's certainly a concern but I don't think he is our only batting concern at the moment," said Chappell. "We are just not getting enough consistent runs. We seem to be losing wickets in batches, which is something you try and avoid in international cricket, particularly in a Test match.
"Looking at the tour as a whole, there are more questions than answers. Over the next week or so, when we get back to India and have a chance to digest what's happened and discuss and debrief, we're going to have to make some decisions on which direction we go. There will be a few guys under a bit of pressure, there's no doubt."
At the same time, Chappell refused to accept that the decision to open with Sehwag was the wrong option. "I don't know that you can say that any decision is a wrong decision," he said. "It was a calculated decision. He has been an opening batsman, he made 40 in the first innings, and it was a pretty slow, Indian-type wicket. We felt that if any wicket in South Africa was going to suit him, this one would. With a lead of 40, if we had got an hour or so of Virender playing the way he can, all of a sudden that lead would have been 100, and the whole game would have changed.
"The other thing you have to take into consideration is that Karthik did a fabulous job in the first innings, and then kept for 130 overs. I don't think we can ask too much of a young man. We asked a lot of him in the first innings and he delivered as well as anyone could. But you don't necessarily expect a stop-gap opener to be able to do the job continuously."
Even then, India were still in the game when South Africa went off on the fourth evening with 156 still needed. But Smith and Shaun Pollock came out and flayed the bowling, making the most of many gaps in the field and some atrocious ground-fielding. "What Rahul [Dravid] was trying to do was minimise the number of boundaries to try and stretch that 211 as far as possible," said Chappell. "Obviously, we didn't need them to get away with a string of boundaries early in the day. But to be fair, the wicket didn't deteriorate like a lot of people expected, including ourselves.
"I'm not sure it changed greatly. There were some targets for the spin bowlers but it wasn't a minefield by any stretch of the imagination. The centre areas, the major landing areas, were still pretty good, so I suppose it makes our batting performance of yesterday that much more disappointing. There weren't that many gremlins in the wicket, there weren't that many balls flying around. It wasn't up and down, or staying down. If you were prepared to get in and not do anything silly, then batting was not that difficult."
The team management will no doubt attract considerable flak for selecting Munaf Patel, who bowled just one over in the second innings, ahead of Harbhajan Singh, though there were no indicators that the pitch would prove to be so spin-friendly. "It was never a choice between Munaf and Harbhajan," said Chappell. "We wanted the batting that we had and we wanted the balance of the bowling that we had. To be fair, Harbhajan hasn't bowled for a month, so it was going to be a big ask to push him into the team as well.
"It's very easy to look at things in hindsight and say what if, what if. We made the choices based on what we saw and what we had. It wasn't a fitness thing at all."
One of the stories of the tour was the return of Sourav Ganguly, who turned out to be the senior batsman who acquitted himself best. Ganguly started with a vital half-century in the Johannesburg win, and was India's leading scorer in the series with 214 runs. "He has done what he was chosen to do, which is to get in there and get runs," said Chappell. "I thought his performance yesterday in the difficult circumstance of having to be rushed in at the last minute was exceptional."
The same couldn't be said of most of his compatriots. Even as Australia's version of Dad's Army signed off with an epic Ashes triumph, India's appears to be on its last legs. Thankfully, the likes of Sreesanth and Karthik should ensure that the future isn't as grey as the Cape Town skies were this morning.
Dileep Premachandran is features editor of Cricinfo


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It's easy to point fingers at China, as if they are the sole actor creating looming currency and trade wars, but maybe we're being played by larger forces that come out on top. Christina Larson, a contributing editor to Foreign Policy magazine discussed how China is the common theme in these elections.
The media can't get enough of the campaign season; you would think the midterm elections are the only thing going on in the world. No matter what happens the crazies will still get all the attention. W. Kamau Bell, a San Francisco Bay area comedian, who is New York performing his solo show this week, "The W. Kamau Bell Curve: Ending Racism in About an Hour" joined up to make his predictions.
Politicians, right wing pundits, and media watch dog groups all claim there's a liberal bias in the media, known as conventional wisdom. But is it really true when the liberal media isn't overwhelmingly supporting the passage of Prop 19 in California. Reason Magazine's Matt Welch discussed how this is simply usual bias that no one questions.
And, former US military sergeant Kayla Williams is author of "Love My Rifle More Than You: Young and Female in the U.S. Army" and served in the US army for 5 years, including a year of deployment in Iraq after the invasion. She described how different her experience was in the military as a woman.
November 2nd marked the 10th Anniversary of the International Space Station. After ten years and $100 billion dollars, what come next for human space exploration? Space entrepreneur Jeffrey Manber explained that there was no reason to spend that much money in space and called for increased market competition to keep costs down.


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I'm curious to see when your kids gave up naps altogether. My son is 3. He started protesting naps when he was 28 months old. By the time he was 30 months, he was completely finished with naps. He won't even lay down for a quiet time or a rest period anymore. I had to switch up my routine (not that I ever had a strict STRICT routine). Instead of nap time, we sit for about half an hour and I let him pick as many books as he wants for me to read. These days it's The Hungry Duckling over and over and over but I don't care. He sits still for 20 minutes or so and that's good with me.
It took me awhile to change my way of thinking regarding naps though. I remember myself napping still when I was around 5. I know my niece and both nephews napped daily until around 5 also. So for my son to be so adamant about not needing one at barely past the age of 2....it just didn't compute with me! I actually went through about 2 months of misery (misery for us both) where I was trying everything in my power to force him to nap. After two months of spending over an hour a day struggling with him, I gave up. Life got a LOT easier for us both after that. He gets up around 7-8am, is in bed usually by 8ish at night and sleeps well. He does get fussy sometimes later in the afternoon, and some days he will nap, I just don't force it.
So, what about your kids? When did they stop napping (how old)? If it was really young like my son was, did you force the issue or were you ok with them stopping? Also, for those of you who have kids like mine, who stopped napping at a young age, did you follow a strict routine with them before that? Thanks!
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Substance Use Disorders
1st Edition
Assessment and Treatment
Table of Contents
Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Epidemiology of Psychoactive Substances
Definitions and General Concepts of Pharmacology
Pharmacology of Individual Drugs
Clinical Epidemiology of Psychoactive Substances
Etiology of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders
Theories of Etiology
Initiation, Progression, and Maintenance of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders
Stage Models of Adolescent Substance Use
Risk Factors
Adult Model of Substance Use
Course/Natural History of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders
The Disease Model
Models of Progression of Substance Use
Prevention, Early Intervention, and Harm Reduction
General Perspective
Types of Prevention
Supply Reduction/Legal Interventions
Risk and Protective Factors
Skills Training
Community-Based Prevention
School-Based Programs
Parenting/Family Interventions
Related Risks/Harm Reduction
Screening and Assessment of Psychoactive Substance Use
Overview of the Assessment Process
Alcohol Screening Instruments
Drug Screening Instruments
Biological Screening Measures
Diagnostic Instruments
Areas to Assess for Treatment Planning Purposes
Diagnosis and Comorbidity
Definition and Prevalence
Diagnostic Issues of the Dually Impaired
Treatment of the Dually Diagnosed
Treatment I: Models and Approaches
Treatment Settings and Services
Major Theoretical Treatment Approaches
Additional Psychological Therapies
Role of Pharmacotherapy
Treatment Effectiveness/Outcome Studies
Alternative Treatments
Treatment II: Planning, Implementing, and Managing Treatment and the Course of Recovery
Phases of Recovery
Relapse Parameters
Treatment Goals
Engagement of Patients in Treatment
Client-Treatment Matching
Treatment of Family Members of Substance Abusers
Linkage of Services
Treatment of Criminal Offenders
Self-Help Groups
Issues in Specific Populations
Impaired Physicians
Ethnic Minorities
The Elderly Population
The Homeless Population
Legal and Ethical Issues
Responsibility to Diagnose and Treat Substance Use Disorders
Coerced Treatment
Treatment of Pregnant Mothers
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Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment is a summary of everything a therapist should know about substance abuse in one easy-to-read comprehensive book. The book begins with a discussion of the pharmacology of specific drug classes (opioids, hallucinogens, etc.) and the epidemiology of abuse. It then presents psychological theories of substance abuse, the initiation and progression of substance abuse disorders, issues of prevention and early intervention, and screening and assessment for substance abuse (including specific tests for assessment) and discusses in detail the various treatment methodologies available. Two final chapters explore issues relevant to special populations and legal and ethical considerations, regarding issues such as confidentiality and coerced treatment.
Key Features
- A synthesis of the current research and clinical literature
- Includes strengths and weaknesses of commonly used psychometric assessment measures
- Presentation and review of a complete Psychosocial/Substance Use Assessment form
- Discussion of treatment settings and criteria for placement decisions
- Discussion of treatment alternatives and effectiveness of major pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches
- Discussion of factors leading to Relapse, and components of Relapse Prevention programs
All Psychotherapists: psychologists; social workers; nurses; drug/alcohol counselors; psychiatrists; other physicians. Psychotherapists specializing in the assessment and treatment of psychoactive substance use disorders. Psychotherapists preparing for certification exams in the assessment and treatment of PSUD's. Due to international concern over substance abuse, should be of interest in any English-speaking country.
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- Published:
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"An excellent resource that provides up-to-date information on alcohol and other psychoactive substance use disorders. It illuminates the facts and substantiates them with a myriad of references. This text is useful not only for clinicians working in the field of addictions but for all therapists who will encounter individuals with such a problem. Should be considered essential reading for various additional audiences such as students in graduate or nursing schools. It is well organized and very comprehensive." --RAYMOND F. HANBURY, JR., Ph.D., C.A.S.; Past President, Division 50 (Addictions), American Psychological Association; International Advisory Board, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders; President, New Jersey Psychological Association
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About the Authors
Charles Dodgen Author
Charles E. Dodgen, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Caldwell, NJ. Dr. Dodgen has treated over one thousand substance abusing patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. He authored What Should I Know About Someone Who Abuses Alcohol or Other Drugs?, a publication for patients and family members. He is the former Director of Psychology and Clinical Coordinator of the Adult Inpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Unit at Fair Oaks Hospital in Summit, NJ. Dr. Dodgen is currently on staff at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, in Livingston, NJ.
Affiliations and Expertise
Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey, U.S.A.
W. Shea Author
W. Michael Shea, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist practicing in Morristown, NJ. Dr. Shea has over ten years experience in the field of substance abuse, as well as child abuse and neglect. Dr. Shea is the former Assistant Director of the Family Enrichment Program, and the Coordinator of the Counseling Center at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Dr. Shea is presently the Program Director, and Supervisor of the Family Crisis Intervention Unit, at the Center for Evaluation and Counseling in Morristown, NJ.
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Zurich, Jul 27: World and European champion Spain stayed top the latest FIFA rankings on Wednesday, and Copa America winner Uruguay rose to its highest place in fifth spot.
The latest monthly standings will be used to help decide seedings in Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw.
Spain, the Netherlands and Germany lead the way, with Brazil rising one place to fourth despite only reaching the Copa America quarterfinals.
Sixth-place England and No. 8 Italy both fall two places but are assured of top seeding in their qualifying groups.
Portugal (No. 7), Croatia (No. 9), Norway (No. 12) and Greece (No. 13) complete the list of top nine European countries set for top seedings.
France will be in a pool of second-seeded teams, which also includes 2018 World Cup host Russia and fast-improving Montenegro.
In the world rankings, Argentina stays at No. 10 after it was eliminated in the quarterfinals as the Copa America host.
Chile rises 16 spots to No. 11, and beaten finalist Paraguay climbed six to No. 26.
Copa America semifinalists Peru (rising 24 places to No. 25) and Venezuela (up 29 to No. 40th) made the biggest moves in the top 100.
Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup last month, but fell 11 places to No. 20 after poor Copa America results with a young team of backup players.
Gold Cup runner-up the United States dropped six to No. 30.
Ivory Coast leads the African nations at No. 14, and Asian Cup champion Japan heads its continent at No. 16.
In Europe, Switzerland has dropped into the third tier of seeded teams for World Cup qualifying just one year after beating Spain in a group match in South Africa.
The Swiss are 19th best in Europe—No. 30 in the world—after a poor start to 2012 European Championship qualifying.
The Faroe Islands has risen from the pool of lowest-ranked European teams after beating Estonia in a Euro 2012 qualifier last month.
Wales is tied with the Faroes at No. 112 but drops into the bottom tier alongside traditional minnows such as Andorra and San Marino.
Elsewhere, 2022 World Cup host Qatar is up four places to No. 90.
World Cup preliminary round victories have helped CONCACAF teams Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands and Bahamas each rise more than 40 places, though they remain outside the top 100.
A total of 175 national teams will take part in the 2014 qualifying tournament that will be drawn Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. AP


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The wife of cannibal cop Gilberto Valle got back to regular life yesterday — spotted at a Reno, Nev., children's play space with their infant daughter two days after her husband was convicted in a scheme to kill and eat women.
Kathleen Mangan-Valle seemed in high spirits during the hourlong session at a Gymboree play center.
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Why does this cancer, islam, exist still? Let's fucking cancel that shit now!!
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