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Millions expected to flee Britain this Easter as forecasters predict THREE MORE WEEKS of freezing weather, bringing chaos to the roads and even a triple-dip recession
- Harsh weather will see holidaymakers ditch the UK for sunnier climes like Egypt, Turkey and Canary Islands
- AA warns of 'winter warzone' as -10C temperatures bring ice on the roads and snow flurries
- Drop in spending as people stay indoors could lead country into triple-dip recession
- Met Office yellow weather warnings are in place for Wales, central and northern England and southern Scotland
- Commuters will endure more misery with delays on morning commute
- Farmers admit wave of Arctic weather has come at the worst possible time and they are having to work all hours
Families sick of the cold weather are expected to leave Britain in their droves this weekend, after it emerged that Britain's freezing weather could continue until mid-April, with no sign of summer in sight and the temperatures set to dip to -3C over the coming days.
Meanwhile, the AA has warned motorists that they could face a 'winter warzone' thanks to treacherous ice on the roads and huge snowdrifts in what could be Britain's coldest March since 1892.
Travel agents say bookings are up 50 per cent on Easter last year and airports expect to fly more than two million passengers out of the country, according to The Daily Telegraph. Meanwhile, travel websites have seen a jump in queries about both sunny getaways and skiing holidays.
The Canary Islands, Greece, Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey are all popular with last minute bookers, according to the Association of British Travel Agents.
Families sick of the cold weather are expected to leave Britain in their droves, the AA has warned motorists that they could face a 'winter warzone' and even the economy is expected to take a hit from freezing weather
Drink up: The Duke of York pub on the A515, just south of Buxton, Derbyshire, is swamped by a giant snow drift that has buried at least two cars
As well as wreaking havoc on the roads and driving holidaymakers abroad, the snow and cold could have a longer-lasting impact on the UK by plunging the nation into yet another financial quagmire.
Analysts say factory shutdowns, school closures and sparse attendances at shopping centres, pubs, restaurants and attractions could hamper economic growth, according to The Guardian.
Parents being forced to take time off to care for children, cancelled building work and distribution companies taking a hit from road chaos could also contribute to a fall in gross domestic product for a second quarter running - the definition of a recession.
Samuel Tombs, of Capital Economics, said that the disruption was likely to be smaller than in December 2010, when blizzards caused problems for the economy.
He added: 'Nonetheless, given that most economic indicators suggest that the economy was barely growing at all before the latest bad weather struck, the snow could well be enough to cause GDP to fall for a second consecutive quarter.
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Whiteout: Sky News broadcast this image of an unidentified area of Britain yesterday, showing the astonishing snow drifts that have hit the country over the past few days
Heavy blanket: This image was also shown on Sky News yesterday of an unidentified area of Britain covered in snow after severe weather over the weekend
He added that experience showed that spending in the high street would be around 1% lower this month as a result of the plunging temperatures.
Met Office forecasters say the South West may start to get warmer after Easter, but it could take until mid-April for better weather elsewhere.
The news comes as it emerged an office worker was found dead after collapsing in the snow on the way home from a pub - in the second death of its kind within hours.
Jamie Bell, 33, was found suffering from hypothermia an hour after he left a pub in Witham, Essex, and was taken to hospital but died Sunday. Hours earlier on Saturday, Gary Windle, 25, was found dead by a farmer in Brierfield, near Burnley, Lancashire, after setting off on foot to his home.
Customer services worker Mr Bell had been drinking until just before midnight on Saturday and was wearing a coat when he left to walk home. Local pub owner Dave Arnott, who knew Mr Bell, said: 'It is an absolute tragedy. He was such a genuine bloke - the nicest you could ever meet. It's just terrible.'
It is believed Mr Bell may have suffered a heart attack after falling over. Mr Windle was found dead by a farmer in deep snow after he had been walking home in severe weather. Lancashire Police said his death was not being treated as suspicious and there were indications it was a 'very tragic incident'.
Swallowed: A cottage in Macclesfield, Cheshire, is almost completely buried by a giant snowdrift after a night of high winds caused more havoc across Britain
Snowed in: A pedestrian walks past this cottage in Macclesfield, Cheshire, which was absolutely covered in snow yesterday following the severe weather this weekend
Struggling: A barn opposite the Stanley Arms in Macclesfield, Cheshire
Meanwhile, a family with a baby were forced to burn furniture to stay warm after becoming trapped without power during the weekend of freezing weather and snow. The four were airlifted out of their hillside farm near Gwyddelwen, Denbighshire, on Sunday from the 10ft drifts by an RAF rescue helicopter.
They were flown to Wrexham Hospital nearby after being trapped for four days but did not need treatment. It came as the weather continued to cause disruption, with thousands of homes across the UK without power, many roads still impassable and commuters warned about the danger of black ice.
Father-of-two Ben Massam, 31, phoned for help when he became worried about the health of his 16-month-old son. He said: 'You could walk over the washing line, there was that much snow. The cars are all buried and I mean literally buried - they're all gone.'
Mr Massam added: 'We had no power and no electricity for 24 hours. We have an open fire so we burned some of the furniture to keep warm - we were that desperate. It got to the point where I just thought we needed to try to get our baby out to reasonable safety.'
Pathway: A farmhand makes her way in between walls of snow in the Briercliffe area of Burnley, Lancashire. The body of a man was found in snow in nearby Brierfield
Not moving: A stranded vehicle near Barr Beacon in the West Midlands as the Department of Transport warned motorists to be careful and check local travel reports
Getting through: A cyclist battles through the heavy snow to ride in Capel Curig in Snowdonia, Wales, as thousands of homes across the UK remained without power
Sorting out problems: Scottish and Southern Energy has 400 engineers on the ground on the Isle of Arran (pictured) and in Kintyre working hard to restore power
Fun and games: Angus the Cocker Spaniel bounds through the snow at Capel Curig in Snowdonia, Wales. Roads in North Wales were still experiencing problems
Wrapped up warm: Aled, 65, Berwyn, 62, and Clive, 59, went out for a cycle ride in Llanberis, Snowdonia, Wales, dressed in blue, red and fluorescent yellow jackets
Pretty: This was an extraordinary view of the Peak District near Matlock, Derbyshire, as the picturesque area was covered in weekend snowfall
Beautiful scene: Looking out over fields and houses in the Peak District near Matlock, Derbyshire, yesterday morning following the weekend snowfall
Exhausted farmers say the wave of Arctic weather has come at the worst possible time.
Blizzard conditions are claiming the lives of new born lambs and forcing families to work all hours to try to keep stranded stock alive, according to the National Union of Farmers.
But NFU vice-president Adam Quinney said all sectors of the industry are struggling with the weather.
Mr Quinney said: 'This really could not have come at a worse time. The first consideration is the livestock at the moment - getting feed out to the stock and everything, but it's really hit all sectors.'
Farmers in North Wales had the heartbreaking task of digging out dead sheep and newly-born lambs from snow drifts. Gareth Wyn Jones, of Llanfairfechan, Conwy, also said that he found two dead ponies. Sheep farmers were fearing that they could face their worst ever losses.
Rescuer Alistair Reed, of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue, said: 'They were certainly burning whatever they could get their hands on. It was like Arctic conditions in that part of Wales.'
Despite the heavy snow giving way to light flurries yesterday, forecasters warned that severe weather could return in time for Good Friday to bring the first white Easter in five years.
Several thousand households in Scotland remain without power, down from a peak of 18,000. The Isle of Arran and parts of the south-west mainland of Scotland were particularly badly hit.
By 11am on Monday, around 5,000 homes in the area were still without power, including 1,500 on Arran, where emergency generators and extra paramedics were brought in.
Residents on Arran spoke of some of the worst conditions they have ever seen, as the team effort to reach people stranded in their homes as roads became blocked by huge snowdrifts was praised.
Barbara Crawford, who owns the Kinloch Hotel in Blackwaterfoot on the west of the island, said: 'We had been the only place set up with a generator in the west coast. So we have electricity and have become the hub for people to come and get some food and keep warm.
'We were completely shut off, with the roads to get here impassable. But we got a helicopter delivery of blankets, flasks and torches to the hotel.
'We've opened our shower facilities for people in the local community to use and the mountain rescue team who have been co-ordinating from here. We've also had a team of doctors and care workers here and people have had to come to the hotel to see them.'
Hundreds of people in Cumbria also remained without power and blizzards lashed Northern Ireland, where emergency oxygen supplies had to be airlifted to an elderly man trapped by snow.
Customers in remote areas of Northern Ireland were warned it could be days before electricity is restored to them, but water supply has now been restored to most of the 1,000 homes affected.
Treacherous: Snow on roads in the Peak District in Derbyshire. Student Laura Boddy, of Ashleyhay in the county, has been stranded in her house since last Friday
Spreading: Masses of snow swamped roads in the Peak District in Derbyshire as gritter lorries tried to make areas passable by motorists
Park life: Brother and sister Bradley and Olivia Sprigg (left) enjoy sledging at Warley Woods Park in Smethwick, West Midlands, where dog walkers were also seen (right)
Shovelling: A man digs out a 4x4 which has been stuck in a snow-filled road in Macclesfield, Cheshire, for four days after a night of high winds caused more havoc
Wintery scene: A windswept robin pictured in the snow at Bethesda in Gwynedd, Wales, which would look more at home on a Christmas card
Covered: Several thousand households in Scotland remain without power, down from a peak of 18,000. The Isle of Arran (pictured) was particularly badly hit
An oil tanker carrying liquefied natural gas finally docked in Britain yesterday as pressure on energy supplies continued to mount.
The ship reached our shores from Qatar as the threat of the cold snap continuing into April meant the unprecedented spectre of gas rationing continued.
The UK only has enough gas to meet two days of demand after the latest blast of freezing weather led to millions of families turning up their heating higher than is usual for March.
The Government played down concerns over the country's rapidly depleting gas reserves, insisting that there was no danger of shortages. Ministers said they were 'confident' that there was enough gas available.
Student Laura Boddy, of Ashleyhay, Derbyshire, has been stranded in her house since last Friday.
She told BBC Radio 4: 'There's been a bit of community spirit around here and the farmers have all got out with their tractors and been trying to clear the roads so we can at least get to some areas for provisions. It's been quite novel, but it's starting to get a bit tedious now.
'It's all country roads around here - unfortunately not somewhere that the gritters can get to.'
The Met Office still has weather warnings across Wales, central and northern England and southern Scotland, advising of the danger of snow melting by day and refreezing by night.
MeteoGroup forecaster Andy Ratcliffe
said: 'Today the snow will be mainly confined to the east of Scotland
and north-east England where there will be a dusting, but nothing
'Elsewhere there will be some snow showers but nothing like the accumulations we've seen over the last few days and it will remain very cold and breezy. Into the week there will be more scattered snow flurries but there is potential for more widespread snow returning at the end of the week.'
Train passengers battling the icy blasts to get to work endured more travel misery today. A series of problems meant delays and cancellations affected a number of key routes.
At Wimbledon in south-west London speed restrictions of 5mph had to be imposed, with a number of South West Trains services cancelled and others being altered.
An electrical supply issue meant buses ran between Oxted in Surrey and East Grinstead/ Uckfield in Sussex and there were delays to services between Hurst Green and East Croydon.
In the distance: A view of a snowy Birmingham skyline taken from Barr Beacon in the West Midlands, where the rooftops of homes had turned white
Treacherous: Icicles near Barr Beacon in the West Midlands. Thousands of homes are still without power and many roads remain impassable after severe weather
Sweeping scenes: The snowy landscape can be seen near Hebden Bridge in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, which has been hit by the severe weather
Accident: A car stuck on the side of the road near Tamworth, Staffordshire, on the A5. It skidded off the road on Sunday and is now almost covered in drift snow
Helicopter: Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team were working through bleak winter conditions to rescue motorists stranded in deep snow
Help: Workers from the emergency services and Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team worked through bleak weather to rescue motorists
Cold blast: A snow blower makes its way through deep drifts on the A686 between Penrith and Alston, Cumbria. Hundreds of people in the county remained without power
Moving along: Vehicles were attempting to solve problems on the A686 between Penrith and Alston in Cumbria as the wintry blast in Britain continued
'Unseasonal weather is affecting transport networks,' a DfT spokesman said. 'Our staff and other transport operators are working tirelessly around the clock to keep roads open, and keep other services running.'
Drivers in Cumbria who were forced to abandon their cars over the weekend have been urged not to go back for them, but to contact police to arrange for their vehicles to be recovered.
The A595 was still closed last night and weather conditions were tricky. Seventy people were put up in hotels and at a local high school after heavy snow fell, stranding them in their cars.
Severe weather is also thought to have led to a death on Friday. A woman, named locally as Susan Norman, died when her house in Looe, Cornwall, collapsed during a landslip following torrential rain.
White as snow: Sheep shelter amongst the deep snow near Lanehead, County Durham as the wintry blast continues to cause havoc in the UK
Clearance: A farmer cuts through deep snow to reach his home near Lanehead, County Durham, as the wintry blast continues to cause problems across Britain
Making way: A car drives past two walls of snow piled up either side of a road in the Briercliffe area of Burnley, which has been badly hit by the snowy weather
No-go area: A sign is redundant in the weather as snow drifts completely cover roads above Leeds, West Yorkshire, which were still impassable
Stuck: A stranded dark Land Rover with tape around it was pictured on the A672 on the Yorkshire/Lancashire border as the snow continues to cause havoc
Slow moving: Heavy traffic on the M62 leading to West Yorkshire was seen today as snow continued to cause problems for areas across Britain
Snow drifts in excess of 6ft deep have been reported on roads in many areas of northern England. Gritting crews in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, confirmed they have experienced drifts as big as this in the hills to the north and west of city.
Teams working for Sheffield City Council's contractor Amey spread 2,500 tonnes of grit over the weekend and 300 people have been working on snow clearance efforts. Chris Morris, operational director for Amey, said: 'This has probably been the most challenging weekend for us so far this winter.'
The AA said its weekend rescues included a mother and a young child who were trapped in a vehicle in snow near Keighley, West Yorkshire. They were brought to safety by one of the organisation's specialist Land Rover teams which headed out to rescue them after already completing their 12 hour shift.
In another incident a family was rescued from floodwater under a railway bridge in Droitwich, in Worcestershire. The spokesman said a man and his son had got drenched trying unsuccessfully to push their vehicle out and they were rescued by the patrol.
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Snow appeared to have graced the coastline of a seaside town - but this wintry look was created by white foam blown off the ocean in blustery weather.
The scenes in Hartlepool, County Durham, were sparked by freezing temperatures, but the town escaped the heavy snow which caused chaos across other parts of the country over the weekend and today. The foam is called spume and comes off the sea when the water is battered by strong winds.
The area's problems continued last night when the Headland part of Hartlepool was hit by a power cut just after 7pm. While the area was battered with spume, it was a different story along the coast at nearby Seaton Carew, where gale force winds blew the sand off the beach and onto the front.
Strange sight: Piles of foam covering cars in Hartlepool, County Durham, caused after froth was whipped-up and blown inland from the sea by strong winds
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RSRTC Recruitment 2017
Here is latest recruitment notification which is recently released by the Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation. This job notification is named as RSRTC Recruitment 2017. Under this notification, the organisation will recruit the talented contenders on 1700 vacancies of driver and conductor in the department. This is really the golden opportunity for those job hunters who are looking for a government job in the Rajasthan State. Such aspirants must utilise this opportunity by taking part in the registration process. Before that, they must look at the important details of Rajasthan Driver Vacancies Notification 2017.
Rajasthan SRTC Conductor Application Form 2017
This is a great chance for all job seekers. The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation invites online applications from those contenders who meet the eligibility criteria as per the official notification. So, the aspirants who are interested in this job notification they must download the official notification and then if you think that you are eligible for these vacancies then you must grab this job opening by submitting an application form via giving mode. Following are the important details of this subject. Check this out!
Number of Vacancies: 1700
Age Limit: 18-35 Years
Final Date: Update Soon
RSRTC Recruitment Eligibility Criteria
Age Limitation:
The candidates who want to apply for these vacancies their age should be between 18 years to 35 years. The relaxation in upper age limit will be given to those contenders who belong to a reserved category.
Educational Qualification:
The applying contender must have passed class 8th/class 10th from a recognised board with a valid driving license. Further requirements can be checked via official notification.
Fee Details:
The applicants who will submit their applications under this notification they will have to pay a certain amount of application fee via prescribed mode.
Selection Process:
The selection of applied candidates on these posts will be based on their performance in written examination, driving test and further rounds as per the official notification.
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Pay Band:
Those candidates who will be selected for these vacancies they will get an outstanding pay band as per the official notification.
Important Dates:
Starting date to apply online: Declare Soon
Last date to submit the application form: Release Shortly
Easy Steps to Fill Online Application Form
How to Apply Online for RSRTC Jobs
- Firstly, go to the official website i.e. www.rsrtc.rajasthan.gov.in.
- Now, find the link that indicates to this recruitment and clicks on it.
- Check the official details and tap on the apply online link.
- The application form will be opened.
- Fill this form and upload the required documents.
- Make the payment of application fee through the given mode.
- Now, check the preview of this form and submit it.
Thus, these were the details regarding RSRTC Recruitment 2017. To know the latest updates on this subject, the candidates are required to stay connected with our website.


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Then and Always: A Novel
Unabridged Audiobook
Written By: Dani Atkins
Narrated By: Susan Duerden
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Date: May 2014
Duration: 8 hours 46 minutes
For fans of One Day, What Alice Forgot, and the hit film Sliding Doors, comes an absorbing and surprising debut novel about a young woman who, after an accident, gets a second chance at life . . . just not in one she remembers. Rachel Wiltshire has everything she's ever wanted: a close group of friends, a handsome boyfriend, and acceptance to the journalism program at her top-choice college. But one fateful evening, tragedy tears her world apart. Five years later, Rachel returns home for the first time to celebrate her best friend's wedding. Still coping with her grief, she can't stop thinking about the bright future she almost had, if only that one night had gone differently. But when a sudden fall lands her in the hospital, Rachel wakes to find that her life has completely changed. Now the people she loves most are not the way she remembers them. Unable to trust her own recollections, Rachel tries to piece together what really happened, and not even she can predict the astonishing truth.Praise for Then and Always "Readers who enjoyed Liane Moriarty's What Alice Forgot and Sophie Kinsella's Remember Me? will like [ Then and Always]."- Booklist"Clear your schedule for an addicting read. Then and Always is a twisty, romantic, keep-you-guessing story about the kind of love you never forget."-National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti, author of He's Gone"Heartfelt, gorgeous and completely believable . . . Atkins' latest novel unfolds beautifully and will touch readers deeply."- RT Book ReviewsLook for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more. From the Trade Paperback edition.


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Pickled caramelized guavas
- 3 pounds fresh guavas, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 6 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons golden brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 15 whole black peppercorns
- 3 whole cloves
- 9 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup (or more) beef broth
- 1/4 cup sour orange juice or lime juice
- 1 5 1/2-pound bone-in pork loin roast
Recipe Preparation
For pickled caramelized guavas
Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 30 minutes. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill. Serve warm or at room temperature.
for pork
Place first 5 ingredients in mortar; mash into paste with pestle. Stir in 1/3 cup broth and juice. Transfer marinade to large resealable plastic bag. Add pork and seal. Refrigerate 12 to 14 hours, turning occasionally.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer pork and marinade to large roasting pan. Roast until thermometer inserted into center registers 145°F, basting occasionally with pan juices and adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Transfer pork to platter; let stand 20 minutes before serving. Slice pork and serve with juices and guavas alongside.


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Club Trips - Registered Members Only
North West Tasmania, February 2018
Where: NW Tasmania
When: In Feb 2018. Exact dates to be determined later.
Grade: 3
A trip to one of the most exciting areas for Sea Kayaking in Australia.
A chance to paddle for a week (exact dates yet to be determined) amongst the wonderful Islands of North West Tassie.
We will be exploring the Hunter Group while managing strong tidal currents and the weather brought up from the Southern Ocean.
An opportunity for those with AC 'Sea Skills' Award to expand on their kayaking experience.
'Some Training Days' will be organised before end of 2017 to give you the idea and ensure you are ready.
Register your interest on line. Numbers limited.
Your trip leader will be Stuart Trueman. For more information email Stuart.trueman[@]hotmail.com (uncontactable from 4 February until 15 March 2017).


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It is still surreal that we are going to get the London Living Wage (£9.15) in January 2015 plus the immediate pay rise from £7 to £8. Our story has been no different from any other workers across the globe. Having to live on £7 an hour was really difficult as either one had to work a lot of hours to make ends meet or one couldn't survive, as there weren't any shifts available at the cinema. Some of us had to live on a day to day basis, counting coins to see what we could eat. With an overdrawn overdraft, bills pending payment and rent about to come out, it was quite a depressing cloud one had to carry when going to work. We were unable to go out for a nice meal or drinks, or watch a film for free (one of the perks of working in the cinema) as we didn't want to pay to travel all the way back to the cinema on our day off. Instead, most of us would spend our day off sleeping, doing house work, and engaging in artistic projects to remind ourselves why we were living on this planet in the first place. We just didn't have any purpose anymore and all we did was serve popcorn and pick up rubbish every day. Working a lot also didn't allow us to spend time with family and friends which can be difficult of course. We can't imagine how it must feel to be a cleaner or a bus driver in this city having to support a family. Luckily most of us have only ourselves to take care of- that is quite stressful already! But since Wednesday 29th October 2014, things have changed a bit. We got our pay rise and we're going to get the LLW in January and we can already sense a good feeling in the air around the cinema. We are looking forward to a new era of working with Curzon, with the help of BECTU, to make our cinemas a better place to work and visit both for the workers and our loyal customers. No one could ask for more than that. All we want is a peaceful, fun and exciting life inside and outside of work and perhaps this is achievable, especially considering that the Green Party are calling for an increase in the minimum wage from £6.31 to £10 an hour. If this comes to pass, it will make this country, and especially London, a better place to live.
We are so grateful for all the overwhelming support we've received from such a variety of individuals, artists, activists and organisations who have been essential in helping us get to this point – not least the 6,800++ customers who signed our petition. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Every one of one you has given us the courage and support to keep going. A huge thank you to all the BECTU members at Curzon in London and across the country - you are, without doubt, the fuel to this victory. We hope the new way of working with Curzon will inspire all other low waged workers across the country to stand up for themselves and get what they deserve. It's about time. Thank you again for all your support. We could not have done it without every one of you. Thank you!
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Cell Therapy From Bench to Bedside Translation in CNS Neurorestoratology Era
Hongyun Huang,1 Lin Chen,1 and Paul Sanberg2
1Center for Neurorestoratology, Beijing Rehabilitation Center,
Beijing, P.R. China
2Department of Neurosurgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
Recent advances in cell biology, neural injury and repair, and the progress towards development of neurorestorative interventions are the basis for increased optimism. Based on the complexity of the processes of demyelination and remyelination, degeneration and regeneration, damage and repair, functional loss and recovery, it would be expected that effective therapeutic approaches will require a combination of strategies encompassing neuroplasticity, immunomodulation, neuroprotection, neurorepair, neuroreplacement, and neuromodulation. Cell-based restorative treatment has become a new trend, and increasing data worldwide have strongly proven that it has a pivotal therapeutic value in CNS disease. Moreover, functional neurorestoration has been achieved to a certain extent in the CNS clinically. Up to now, the cells successfully used in preclinical experiments and/or clinical trial/treatment include fetal/embryonic brain and spinal cord tissue, stem cells (embryonic stem cells, neural stem/progenitor cells, hematopoietic stem cells, adipose-derived adult stem/precursor cells, skin-derived precursor, induced pluripotent stem cells), glial cells (Schwann cells, oligodendrocyte, olfactory ensheathing cells, astrocytes, microglia, tanycytes), neuronal cells (various phenotypic neurons and Purkinje cells), mesenchymal stromal cells originating from bone marrow, umbilical cord, and umbilical cord blood, epithelial cells derived from the layer of retina and amnion, menstrual blood-derived stem cells, Sertoli cells, and active macrophages, etc. Proof-of-concept indicates that we have now entered a new era in neurorestoratology.
Key words: Cell therapy; Translational medicine; Neurorestoratology; Central nervous system diseases
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New Strategies for Acute Liver Failure: Focus on Xenotransplantation Therapy
Luiz Anastácio Alves,1 André Bonavita,1 Kátia Quaresma,1 Elenilde Torres,1 Paulo Anastácio Furtado Pacheco,1 Vinícius Cotta-de-Almeida,2 and Roberto Magalhães Saraiva3
1Laboratório de Comunicação Celular,
Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro,
2Laboratório de Inovações em Terapias, Ensino e Bioprodutos, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3Instituto de Pesquisa Evandro Chagas (IPEC), Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Acute liver failure (ALF) has a poor prognosis and, despite intensive care support, reported average survival is only 10-40%. The most common causes responsible for ALF are viral hepatitis (mainly hepatitis A and B) and acetaminophen poisoning. Hepatic transplantation is the only appropriate treatment for patients with unlikely survival with supportive care alone. Survival rates after transplantation can be as high as 80-90% at the end of the first year. However, there is a shortage of donors and is not uncommon that no appropriate donor matches with the patient in time to avoid death. Therefore, new technologies are in constant development, including blood purification therapies as plasmapheresis, hemodiafiltration, and bioartificial liver support. However, they are still of limited efficacy or at an experimental level, and new strategies are welcome. Accordingly, cell transplantation has been developed to serve as a possible bridge to spontaneous recovery or liver transplantation. Xenotransplant of adult hepatocytes offers an interesting alternative. Moreover, the development of transgenic pigs with less immunogenic cells associated with new immunosuppressor strategies has allowed the development of this area. This article reviews some of the newly developed techniques, with focus on xenotransplant of adult hepatocytes, which might have clinical benefits as future treatment for ALF.
Key words: Xenotransplantation; Acute liver failure; Cell therapy; Survival
Address correspondence to Luiz Anastácio Alves, M.D., Ph.D., Laboratório de Comunicação Celular, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz-FIOCRUZ, Av. Brasil, 4365 Manguinhos, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 21045-900. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Liver Cell Culture Devices
B. Andria,1,2 A. Bracco,1 G. Cirino,2 and R. A. F. M. Chamuleau3
1Center of Biotechnologies, Cardarelli Hospital, Naples,
2Faculty of Pharmacy, "Federico II" University, Naples, Italy
3Academic Medical Center, Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
In the last 15 years many different liver cell culture devices, consisting of functional liver cells and artificial materials, have been developed. They have been devised for numerous different applications, such as temporary organ replacement (a bridge to liver transplantation or native liver regeneration) and as in vitro screening systems in the early stages of the drug development process, like assessing hepatotoxicity, hepatic drug metabolism, and induction/inhibition studies. Relevant literature is summarized about artificial human liver cell culture systems by scrutinizing PubMed from 2003 to 2009. Existing devices are divided in 2D configurations (e.g., static monolayer, sandwich, perfused cells, and flat plate) and 3D configurations (e.g., liver slices, spheroids, and different types of bioreactors). The essential features of an ideal liver cell culture system are discussed: different types of scaffolds, oxygenation systems, extracellular matrixes (natural and artificial), cocultures with nonparenchymal cells, and the role of shear stress problems. Finally, miniaturization and high-throughput systems are discussed. All these factors contribute in their own way to the viability and functionality of liver cells in culture. Depending on the aim for which they are designed, several good systems are available for predicting hepatotoxicity and hepatic metabolism within the general population. To predict hepatotoxicity in individual cases genomic analysis might be essential as well.
Key words: Cell culture devices; Human liver cells; Drug delivery; Bioreactor
Address correspondence to R. A. F. M. Chamuleau, Tytgat Institute
for Liver and Intestinal Research, Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef
69-71, S. Building , Floor 1, Room 166, 1105 BK, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Suddenly, Tarun Tejpal, of Tehelka, is Big news. All because, he touched a Girl here and there. On the same day and perhaps at the same time, there were Murders, rapes, Gang rapes etc – all over India. But, the touching of a Girl by Tarun Tejpal is the only Big News that India is interested in.
Indian Media, at least, several sections of it, since Generalization is always wrong, is deeply obsessed with sensationalism. Tarun Tejpal should not have done whatever he did to the Girl. That is Fundamental. That is settled.
He says it is consensual. She says, it is not. No one has seen what on earth really happened. Whatever has happened – inside that goddamn LIFT without CCTVs – will forever be subject to media speculation. On coming out, he wiped his sweat and she adjusted her dress. That's Big News. Did she raise a FURORE ON COMING OUT OF LIFT? No, She didn't. If something Big had happened, she should have. She chose what she thought was best. She told his daughter, who is her friend. Somehow, the private matter became public and now Tarun is fleeing and media is hounding. The 2 families perhaps would have dealt with it effectively and privately – probably. That would have been more than enough punishment for Tarun too.
How much did the Girl suffer then, thereafter? How much did Tarun suffer then, therafter and how much will he suffer now and in future. Every crime needs a Punishment, which is Just and Proportionate- and most importantly, reformative. The publicity and the media hype has already made it grossly disproportionate and non-reformative. No one can justify what Tarun has done. It is condemnable. But, how much?
India is not taking real measures – to stop eve-teasing and related offenses. Eve teasing is still on Buses and trains. Police response is casual and sickening. That should change in a drastic way. That can happen only with reforming our Education system, which today, stands devoid of all character building content – thanks to our so called secularism.
But, We are sensationalizing every trivial thing that happens. Unfortunately trivial things only get sensationalized. What about the rapes and gang rapes which happened on the same day, its previous and subsequent days? No Media cared! Why? One Nirbhaya case was enough? The Girl in Tarun's case was sensible enough – to tell his daughter – and the two were dealing with him effectively – as far as I can understand. But, once the Media steps in – you will never know what is truth, what is rumour and what is gossip. This is not the way western media deals with News.
There needs to be some sense of proportion. Is Tarun's touchy news more important than elections to the assemblies, the UMPP planned at Tamilnadu, or even the news that 4 teachers in a Puducherry Govt High school were accused of forcing girl students to watch pornographic content on school computers and sexually molesting them? Our Obsession with sex and violence is too, too much. One Tarun is not an exception. We are all the rule. And thanks to the TV channels beaming sexy content all the time. Women are also contributory factors to all this mess – as much as men.
Some Media men usually deal with news as they should - but, even they have to play for TRP ratings and sensationalize when many others are walking away with better TRP ratings. And TRP ratings seem to reflect what we all fall for. We all want sensational news, or news sensationalized News - not real, important news.
On sexual harassment side also, there are far worse news than that of Tarun Tejpal. So, why this Obsession with Tarun? Allow the Lady to deal with the problem in the way she thinks best. And, that probably would be the Best way. The Media trial and sensationalism is the worst possible way in such cases. If she complains – to Media, then there would be some meaning. Not otherwise. Ditto is the case with the Gujarat lady. All congress ladies marched to President's Place to submit memorandum. Fine. Did they or any one know the real, full facts and did they present only facts and not rumour and gossip? What if, all BJP ladies go and submit another memorandum doing the opposite? Is this Politicking not sickening?
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I'm originally from South Africa so my work basically revolves around using various languages but obviously I translate it. Here's a little something and I hope you guys can share your feedback.
I was in the kitchen preparing dinner when my phone buzzed.
I quickly wiped my hands with a cloth that was nearby and I answered on the third ring.
Me: Hello.
"Oh, so you answer private calls?"
Me: Senzo?
Senzo: Mmm, the way you say my name. Goodness me!
We shared a brief laugh together.
Me: So what's the purpose of this call?
Senzo: Well I just wanted to check up on you since you didn't even bid me goodbye.
Me: Oh really?
He sniggered.
Senzo: Okay maybe it's not that. I just wanted to ask if everything is okay. I found you in deep thought earlier.
Me: No, you found me munching on my cake which by the way I didn't finish because you didn't allow me to.
Senzo: Oh?
Me: Yes.
Senzo: Oh well.. But really, like jokes aside, are you okay?
Me: I'd probably bore you to sleep if I'd vent to you about my problems.
Senzo: I know we just met, but I want to let you know that I'm here. Anything you need or anything you want to talk about, I'm here.
Me: That's so sweet, thanks.
Senzo: I see you getting comfortable with me huh?
Me: Haha, well if you meet me you have to be patient enough to get through my awkwardly shy phase before I become cool.
Senzo: Oh, alright.
Me: Well, I have to go now. My food is burning.
Senzo: You cooking?
Me: Yes.
Senzo: Leave some for me alright.
Me: As in leftovers?
Senzo: Yes, I want to see how much I'm investing here.
Me: Excuse me?
Senzo: Have a great evening Palesa.
With that said he hung up. This guy!
As I was about to dish up for myself my family returned.
Me: Just in time.
Mum: Hey baby.
She said as she kissed my cheek.
Lisa: Hey sisi(Sister).
Me: How was church?
Mum: Blessing as always. Pastor Johnson was asking about you?
Me: Me?
Lisa: Yebo(Yes).
Me: Why?
Mum: Just out of curiosity.
Me: Oh.
Mum: You should come back baby. Hiding behind these walls won't help you. You have to come to reality with what happened. And God will help you, he did say in his word that he will uphold and strengthen you with his righteous right hand. And that can only happen if you allow him into your life.
My mother was right. I had totally isolated myself from everyone who cared about me, I had even forgot about his teachings and his laws. I had to go back, I had to go back to church.
Lisa: Down to earth Lesa.
Me: Sorry. You're right mama. Ever since, Thabang came into the picture I've isolated myself from the people who really care about me. I'm sorry.
Mum: It's okay baby. Wena just be you. Let him cheat, let him chase all those girls, let him flirt with whoever he wants to flirt with. Wena(you) just smile, ube islima(act a fool) and just let him be. Just don't forget to put yourself first, do you.
Me: That's exactly what I'm doing ma. I've realised that I'm good enough for me and I need to set myself free. That's why I've decided to cease things between us.
Lisa: Are you sure though?
I nodded.
Me: Positive.
Mum: Group hug?
We all joined with mom squeezing all the life within us.
Mum: I missed my girls.
We all giggled.
The night ended while we shared light conversations over the dinner table.
It was a blissful night.
I was home now. I was discharged earlier today and I just thank my lucky stars for not staying long in that hell hole. Don't get me wrong, I just find hospitals more of a military institution then a place where you find healing.
Lesedi: Down to earth Vincent!
It was my sister. I was laying on my bed with Lesedi aside me.
Me: You know I don't like that name.
Lesedi: Don't blame me sir. mmé (mother)is the one who named you.
I sniggered a bit.
Me: I miss her.
Talks about my mom always hit a vein. I kissed her four times on her forehead the day she died. She went through the stages of death very slowly.
Lesedi: Me too hey. Remember how she held our hands the day she left us? I knew it would be the last time I held her for the rest of my life.
Me: Do you think she's proud of my acts?
All I heard was a sigh coming from her.
Lesedi: Waitse bhuti(you know brother), mmé loved us. And judging from her everyday talks nali(with) papa she wanted nothing but the best for us. So considering how you've been acting ever since she left us, I'm not sure.
Me: I need to go to Palesa and apologise.
Lesedi: Not this again, you're still healing.
Me: ke siame nna(I'm fine).
Lesedi: Waitse,(you know) it's just pointless trying to convince you. But my advice is that o tshwanetse go amogele gore e fetile nali Palesa(You should accept that it's over between you and Palesa). The sooner the better.
With that said, she left. I was now left with my thoughts.
She is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen, everything about her shines with elegance and grace. She's not like the other women I've met who were only attracted to my money, her beauty stands apart. I can barely find the words to describe it, but her personality, intelligence and manner are what I as a man need in my life. She has become my daily motivation, and I think I'm falling for her..
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An article published in the Bradenton Herald on Thursday highlights one of the interesting, if not unintended, consequences of the new Medicare taxes that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is set to levy beginning in 2013.
Sports memorabilia enthusiasts may have noticed the recent surge of high-dollar collectibles flooding auction houses: Bobby Knight's NCAA Championship rings; Don Larsen's New York Yankees pinstripes; even Evander Holyfield's heavyweight boxing championship belts.
Perhaps not so coincidentally, these valuable items are hitting the auction market right before January 1st, when a new 3.8 percent Medicare tax on investment income will take effect for high-income individuals. As mentioned in the article:
"And starting Jan. 1, there will be a new Medicare tax on income from investments for higher-earning people. The IRS hasn't issued rules yet, so money from the sale of collectibles may be subject to the new levy. "The 3.8 percent Medicare tax would probably be the thing that immediately popped into my mind in terms of what folks may be thinking about," said David Boyle, Americas director of personal financial services for the accounting firm Ernst & Young."
Currently, income generated from collectibles held for more than a year is eligible to be taxed at a rate of 28 percent. So, if I'm a wealthy individual who bought Babe Ruth's 1920 uniform for $4.4 million and sold it a few years later for $5 million, I could owe 28 percent of the difference in capital gains taxes. With the PPACA's passage, that amount could increase by 3.8 percent beginning in 2013.
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As the third season premiere of Army Wives nears, Sally Pressman (Roxy) says the June 7 show will answer "every single question" ... so the wives can face a new set of problems!
For Roxy and Trevor, who are deeply invested in a failing business, those problems are financial - yet as we hinted yesterday, may be readily remedied by a plucky newcomer.
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A good Op-Ed published in the Seattle Times this week joins Senator Maria Cantwell in calling for the EPA to use their veto authority to stop the proposed Pebble Mine. The mine would be built in the heart of Alaska's productive Bristol Bay region threatening the largest, most sustainable sockeye fishery on the planet. The fishery provides thousands of jobs, and much of the commercial fleet is based in Seattle, making the protection of the Bristol Bay region vital to the region's economy.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Kitz Weighs in on Columbia Salmon
Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber has had a busy late summer and fall working on salmon issues. Not only is he spearheading a solution to the stand off between sport fishing, conservationists and commercial gillnetters in the Columbia, last weekend he weighed in on the long running battle over the future of Columbia and Snake River salmon. The state of Oregon is a litigant in the long running lawsuit challenging the validity of the Columbia BiOp, and in a guest editorial to the Oregonian, Kitzhaber calls for an end to the litigation and a collaborative process between all stakeholders that can lead to a lasting solution for the Columbia.
Read his editorial at the Oregonian website:
Read his editorial at the Oregonian website:
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Klamath Seeing Record Chinook Returns
The Klamath River was once one of the worlds greatest Chinook producing rivers, and while a century of dam building, irrigation withdrawls, and over harvest has diminished the system, it remains a prolific producer of the King of Salmon. This year, buoyed by a strong parent cohort, and good marine conditions, the Klamath is expected to see a total run of around 1.6 million Chinook, with an estimated 380,000 fish expected to make it through the fishery.
More information in the Eureka Times-Standard
More information in the Eureka Times-Standard
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Away in the Field...In the Meantime
Apologies for the lack of updates, we're away in the field this month chasing salmon around the Central Coast of British Columbia. Rest assured we'll let you know how it goes when we return. In the meantime keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming September/October issue of The Osprey. The upcoming issue features some excellent content. Here's a summary of the content:
- Benefits of Columbia River Spill by Margaret Filardo of the Fish Passage Center
- Fraser Sockeye Research Providing Insight into Decline by Doug Braun and Brendan Connors
- Anadromy in Rainbow/Steelhead by John McMillan
- Mining Threatens BC's Babine Lake by Will Atlas and Ken Rabnett
- The Way Forward for Wild Salmon by Jim Lichatowich and Bill Bakke
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Take Action for Lower Columbia Steelhead
We posted earlier this week telling you about an opportunity to submit comments on WDFWs hatchery genetic management plans (HGMPs) for the Lower Columbia River.
Now thanks to the Wild Steelhead Coalition's Action Update it takes only a minute to make your voice heard. Follow the link to visit their website and submit comments in under 60 seconds:
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Oregonian Article on Columbia River Tribal Fishery
An interesting article out Tuesday in the Oregonian tells the story of tribal commercial fishermen on the Columbia. The feature article which includes some nice photos, explains that the tribes are increasingly focused on improving the quality of their product and marketing their fish effectively throughout the region. This years projected return of fall Chinook to the Columbia is around 660,000 and tribal fisherman hope to harvest about 150,000 of the returning fish. However, the harvest goals must also be carefully balanced with the challenge of limiting by-catch of other, more fragile runs in the Columbia and Snake.
More information in the Oregonian:
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
WDFW Issues Draft Hatchery Plans for Lower Columbia, Comments Due October 5th
Last week, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife issued draft Hatchery Genetic Management Plans (HGMPs) for hatchery operations on the Lower Columbia. The plans outline WDFW's intended hatchery activities that may impact ESA listed salmon and steelhead stocks in the Lower Columbia region. While it may seem like run of the mill bureaucratic process, HGMPS are intended to provide assurance to the Federal Government (NOAA) that WDFWs hatchery operations will not jeopardize wild populations and as such HGMPs should be held to the highest biological standards.
Among the proposals that don't pass the sniff test on the Lower Columbia are continued releases of non-native hatchery fish into the Coweeman, South Fork Toutle, and East Fork Lewis. Each of these systems lack collection facilities for returning hatchery fish meaning that any fish that go unharvested in sport fisheries spawn in the wild, reducing the productivity, diversity, and long term viability of threatened wild steelhead in the Lower Columbia. Hatchery releases in watersheds without collection facilities are supposed to be prohibited by the Statewide Steelhead Management Plan, and have been eliminated in Puget Sound following the listing of steelhead under the ESA. Unfortunately on the Lower Columbia, the epicenter of Washington's crazed hatchery addiction, similar measures have not been taken despite the ESA listing.
The state's own data suggest that large numbers of hatchery fish are likely spawning in the wild, and recent estimates have suggested that as many as 70% of spawning steelhead in the East Fork are of hatchery origin.
WDFW is accepting comments on the draft HGMPs until October 5th at 5PM. Please take a few minutes to tell the state to discontinue hatchery outplanting in the Coweeman, SF Toutle, and EF Lewis to protect ESA listed wild fish.
Comments can be sent via email to
OR mailed to WDFW at
Hatcheries Division
600 Capital Way N.
Olympia, WA 98501
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Thursday, September 6, 2012
May the Rivers Never Sleep by Bill and John McMillan
From the Amato Books website:
Bill and John McMillan share a view of rivers, salmon, steelhead, and the Pacific Northwest. The father and son have found a common bond in rivers, and this bond is clearly reflected in their writing and photography. Few people are so enamored with the life and history of rivers and salmon.
The essence of May the Rivers Never Sleep is the physical and biological tapestry of river time—month by month, a concept fostered by Roderick Haig-Brown. Well-respected anglers in their own right, Bill and John have spent thousands of hours viewing rivers and fish, above and below water. Their revelations from snorkeling in rivers have led to its spread as a tool of science to protect fish, rivers, and related wildlife. The essays and gorgeous photographs in this book reflect Bill and John's lives largely spent on rivers as anglers, naturalists, and scientists—men struck by the wonder of the life of rivers. Pick up this book and be transported to the lush rivers of the Pacific Northwest—anytime, anywhere.
In a not to be missed event, Bill and John will be doing a book signing and reading December 7th at REI in Seattle.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Video Online from Latest Salmon Restoration Federation Meeting
Check the video out here:
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Paradise Lost by Craig Orr
Searching through the archives and came across this piece by Craig Orr. Originally written in 1994 for the premier issue of the now defunct Wild Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Magazine. Orr examines the history of Vancouver Island's many steelhead streams beginning with the untrammeled and bountiful wilderness first encountered by Roderick Haig-Brown as a young man to the modern day. Vancouver Island has been ravaged by logging, most of which occured between the 1960s and the 1990s when the impacts of logging were already well understood. Despite the concerns of anglers and conservationists that the many unique and precious runs of salmon and steelhead would be wiped out, logging practices were atrocious, and many streams were logged right to the banks.
Despite the damage done by the logging industry some systems have begun to recover and there is hope that the lessons learned from the last wave of destructive timber harvest will limit damage in the future.
Paradise Lost by Craig Orr
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Lee Min Ho drank a lot while filming his Tenwow commercials
Lee Min Ho recently attended Tenwow Tea's promotional event on October 21. An unusual tidbit came out when he was asked if there was anything interesting when filming the commercial. Lee Min Ho replied that he had to go to the restroom frequently because he drank too much. Say what? The interviewer was really surprised. She had to ask more about it.
The surprised interviewer kept asking, "How many bottles did you drink? Two? Three?" Lee Min Ho at first said two, but then said he couldn't remember. She explained that she was surprised because most actors would have pretended drinking the beverage or spit it out immediately after filming, so she complimented Lee Min Ho on his professionalism for drinking it for real. Lee Min Ho replied that he really drank it.
Watch Lee Dong Wook as a coldhearted man with a supernatural secret in Blade Man
Well, since Oppa put full effort into making the commercials, let's enjoy his Tenwow Tea commercial.
In the first video, Lee Min Ho is praising the benefits that Tenwow's Honey Pomelo drink brings to your health and beauty.
The video begins with "Lee Min Ho's Beauty Classroom":
Tip #1; Listen to (him saying) "I love you" every day.
Tip #2: Cry less and sweat more.
Tip #3: Learn something new every day.
Then he says in Chinese, "Jian Kang (Health), Mei Li (Beauty), what's to drink?"
Answer: "Honey Pomelo Tea" because honey brings you health and pomelo brings you beauty, according to the commercial.
Here's the short version:
Sounds great! Now where can I get some of this tea?


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Biographies Assessment
Lesson 17 of 17
Objective: SWBAT show what they have learned during our biography unit.
Big Idea: Today is assessment day for our biography unit. The students will be able to use the notes they took throughout the unit on our end of unit test.
Biographies Assessment
This is an open note assessment for our biographies unit. A big part of this unit focused on how to take good notes and the students will now be allowed to use those notes on the assessment. Allowing students to use their notes on the assessment rewards those students who took good notes (and were able to store them safely) encouraging them to take good notes in the future as well. It also effectively shows students who may not have taken good notes the importance of note taking (especially when you are told to take good notes because you will be able to use them on the test.) Hopefully it will motivate them to take better notes in the future. The text also asks the students about text features and the difference between a biography and an autobiography. These answers will not be found in their notes but were taught throughout our unit on biographies.


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Madrid: British Prime Minister David Cameron`s persistent refusal to hold direct talks with Spain on the question of sovereignty over Gibraltar "clearly contravenes" the relevant UN resolutions, Spain`s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo has said.
Garcia-Margallo criticised London`s position during an appearance before the Spain`s senate on Tuesday.
Britain will not discuss ceding sovereignty to Spain without the consent of the residents of the Rock (Gibraltar), Cameron had said Tuesday in a message to mark Gibraltar`s National Day.
Madrid, however, said sovereignty is a matter exclusively for the Spanish and British governments, and pointed to a series of UN resolutions dating back to 1965.
"Spain does consider itself obliged by those resolutions, just as by all international legality," Garcia-Margallo said.
Gibraltar, a territory of 5.5 sq. km at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, has been held by Britain since 1704 and became a British crown colony in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht.
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said last week that his meetings with Cameron during the G20 Summit in Russia "laid the foundation for a dialogue" to address recent bilateral frictions over Gibraltar.
"Obviously, whenever two people talk, it produces a better situation than if those two people don`t talk," Rajoy said.
"It`s evident that there was a problem and no one had an interest in having problems, and it`s evident there has to be dialogue," he added.
While calling for caution, the Spanish prime minister said he was confident the situation "will end well for everyone".
The latest flap over Gibraltar, a British overseas territory sitting at the tip of the Iberian peninsula, began when the local administration on the Rock dropped 70 concrete blocks into the Mediterranean with the aim of forming an artificial reef.
The reef project violates the European Union`s environmental regulations and threatens the livelihood of Spanish fishermen, according to Madrid, which imposed new border checks that have led to hours-long waits for people entering and leaving Gibraltar.
Responding to individual complaints from Spain and Britain, the European Commission launched separate probes into the reef project and the new border controls.


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Huntsville, Ala. - In game two of a five-game series at Joe Davis Stadium, the Huntsville Stars shutout the Jackson Generals by a score of 1-0 on Wednesday night.
On Tuesday, the Stars got a dominating outing from starting pitcher Ariel Pena. The 23-year-old righty struck out 10 batters and gave up just four hits in six shutout innings to improve to 2-2 on the season. His 10 strikeouts for Pena was the most for a Stars pitcher in any single game this season. The former Angels farmhand has now gone 11.1 innings over his last three starts without giving up an earned run.
Pena was put in line for the victory in the third inning as the Stars scored their only run against Generals starting pitcher Chance Ruffin (L, 1-1). To begin the frame, catcher Shawn Zarraga starting things off with a single. After advancing to second on a balk from Ruffin and then to third on a sacrifice bunt from second basemen Nick Shaw, Zarraga scored on a wild pitch to give Huntsville the sole run of the game.
After Pena excited the game with two runners on base and nobody out, Stars reliever Greg Holle got Pena out the jam, striking out three batters in two scoreless frames. Huntsville closer Casey Medlen then shut down the door in the ninth by striking out the side and stranding two runners on base for his fifth save of the season.
Overall, the Stars pitching staff struck out 16 Generals hitters, there most in a game during the 2013 season. The win snapped a five-game losing streak at Joe Davis Stadium.
The shutout for the Stars was also their first of the season as well.
The Stars and Generals will play game three of their five-game series at Joe Davis Stadium on Thursday. Huntsville will send RHP Taylor Jungmann (1-4, 7.89 ERA) to the bump to square off against Jackson RHP Taijuan Walker (3-2, 1.54 ERA). First pitch is at 6:43 PM.
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"The greatest distance between two people is Misunderstanding…"
A Return to Mindfulness and Patience
Yep! The Winged Messenger/Trickster Hermes/Loki is playing in the pre-shadow beginning December 1, 2016 in Sagittarius (Faith/Optimism) swiftly moving into Capricorn (Tests/Lessons) when it officially retrogrades on December 19, 2016 until it moves direct back in Sagittarius on January 8, 2017 1:43 am PST
Mercury Retrograde is a time to be mindful and accountable for our words and communication…it is a discipline that warrants strategic practice into action in a world where frenetic lifestyles seem the norm. It is just as important to listen with not only our head and heart but with ears that can also hear what is not being said. It is attention to detail, the reading between the lines and more importantly respect. Respect means to look again or to see again to re-spect a situation. Mercury must have been in retrograde when the tortoise decided to take on the challenge of the hare and have a race to the finish line. This is a great allegory: haste makes waste.
When our thoughts become pots of tea constantly pouring into the Buddhist's cup… overflowing it because the young monk's mind was overflowing with thoughts too.
The Hare was comfortable in the ostentatious belief that he would inevitably win the race but the clever tortoise knew that in taking its time it would eventually get there however slow the progress. Does it matter who reaches the finish line first?
As it is said: it is about the journey not the destination.
When Mercury is retrograde, we tend to notice more issues in the areas of communication, in the way we interact with others and in our surroundings and neighborhood. It may also show up in our travel, the way we get around and in our interaction with other people.
Many people are familiar with the words: "Mercury in retrograde". It is a period of time that occurs several times a year when the planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards due to the speed of its orbit from Earth perspective. So the planet that rules both Gemini (Communication) and Virgo (Organization) seems to play tricks with these Sun signs more overtly…as well as all things associated with Communications such as dialogue… thinking processes…Technology that is used to communicate will often disrupt the usual…You will hear people say: "What's wrong with my phone this never happens!"…"I've been using this device for years and this has never happened!" It can affect anything from a television to an automobile (Mercury is the winged messenger associated with traveling and any form of transportation). People usually experience unusual last minute delays for travel changes and trip planning. The Sun, Moon or Rising Virgo or Gemini will be more affected.
So…if you place the prefix re
before any word…you'll understand what Mercury retrograde is all about. (I already have had to make six corrections during this typing). So maybe your car won't break down and maybe your neighbors will…if it happens to break down it is usually due to an oversight on one's part…or the mechanic. Mercury is all about thinking…so if we are practicing mindfulness we should be able to avoid some of the repercussions of forgetfulness. Things tend to go missing more so when mercury is in retrograde…My friend nearly lost her gloves three times today…So we retrace when we misplace…Rather than simply be lost in space…People actually find things long forgotten when mercury is retrograde…Something that went missing in the previous Mercury retrograde suddenly appears…disappointment missing an appointment.
Another friend realized that the parking meter had expired 45 minutes prior to her realization…However there was no ticket…Which is usually the case…The oversight of the meter reader resulted in my friends not discovering a ticket.
Big purchases such as houses and the signing of important documents…legal bindings…are to be avoided due to someone missing an important factor…misunderstanding a word…or not able to honour the agreement. If you are willing to review re read repeat reassess…if you must…proceed with caution.
I think Mercury retrograde is a wonderful practice of mindfulness…Rethinking what we might otherwise not say…Repeating prayers and mantras…Refinishing unfinished projects…And this is where unfinished business comes into play…Old friends appear from the past…I don't mean someone you met last month at the cafe….Sometimes people you've completely forgotten about appear in a conversation or right before your eyes.
My friend eventually misplaced one of her gloves…However upon arriving back at home the following day she discovered her purple leather glove poised in a waving gesture…and giggling to herself said: oh Mercury in retrograde…
Remember that this retrograde cycle ushers in the holiday season so be extra-mindful of trip planning and travel with a knapsack of compassion, lovingkindness and peace…
Live by the Sun
Love by the Moon…and Think with Mercury 😉
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James Fetzer
"JFK: What we know now that we didn't know then", I encountered the remarkable work of Dr. Ralph Cinque, who had seen something that no one else had noticed in nearly 50 years of study on the assassination of JFK, namely: that, in relation to the long-standing debate over the identity of the man in the doorway in the famous Altgens photograph, usually referred to as "Doorway Man", between Lee Oswald, the accused assassin of JFK, and Billy Lovelady, a co-worker who looked a great deal like him, it is not the FACES in the Altgens that matter, but their SHIRTS! I had noticed that the face of a figure in the Altgens had been obfuscated, which led me to infer that this must be Oswald, but his detailed and painstaking analysis of the differences between the shirt that Doorway Man was wearing and the shirts that Oswald and Lovelady were wearing persuaded me that he was right and that, unless Lovelady was wearing Oswald's shirt, the man in the doorway was Lee.
our more extensive study and look at all the evidence, if they scroll down to "Once more, with feeling!", where we have Doorway Man on the left and Lovelady on the right, where above Doorway Man is Oswald, I think anyone can see that the shirt on Doorway Man has been "touched up" but still does not resemble the checkered shirt on Lovelady; and it is obvious that Doorway Man is NOT wearing the striped shirt he (Lovelady) told the FBI he was wearing that day. But it very strongly resembles the shirt on Oswald, which was loose-fitting like Doorway Man and unlike Lovelady in either shirt. Lee tugged at the neck of his shirt, which gave it a "vee" like appearance, which is more visible in some photographs than in others. Lovelady's has no "vee".
We also have the handwritten and typed notes of Detective Will Fritz interrogation of Lee Harvey Oswald, which reflect that he told Fritz he was "out with Bill Shelley in front", which I believe for several reasons, including that Lee was working for the FBI as an informant and had a history with ONI and the CIA, where I am inclined to believe that he expected he was going to be exonerated. During his interview, he also told Fritz, when shown one of the backyard photographs, that it was his face on someone else's body. Jim Marrs and I have written about this in "Framing the Patsy: The Case of Lee Harvey Oswald", which appears on Veterans Today with other recent JFK articles of mine.
In addition, in relation to the time line, an excellent, concise post has appeared by Richard Hocking:
Posted Yesterday, 04:14 PM
"From a Timeline perspective, it was possible for Oswald to be on the
front steps at the time of the shooting (as he told Fritz). Carolyn
Arnold's interview with Anthony Summers (1978) places Oswald behind
the double doors at the entrance as late as 12:25. The next sighting
in the testimony is Baker and Truly in the 2nd floor lunch room at
about 12:31:30. That leaves open the possibility that Oswald could
have been on the steps at the time of the shooting and then gone
inside after the shots were fired.
"On a side note, Oswald said he was on the steps with Shelley. That
raises several interesting points:
1. If Oswald was not on the steps, how did he know where Shelley was?
Oswald may have seen him there at 12:25, but that is no guarantee that
Shelley would have stayed there.
2. Oswald is giving Fritz information that can be cross-checked with
another witness. He is now relying on Shelley to provide verification
for his alibi at the time of the shooting. Why would Oswald put
himself in this position unless he thought Shelley would back him up?
If, otoh, Oswald was making up a story, why not say he was behind
everyone on the steps where no one noticed him? That would have
eliminated the possibility of being contradicted by another witness."
Finally, when I learned about the Fritz interrogation notes--which had actually been released by the ARRB back in 1997 but which I had only discovered a few months ago--I took another look at the Altgens and discovered that the face of the man to his left/front (right/front, viewing the photograph) had been obliterated, I inferred that this must have been Oswald. That was my position when Ralph and I came into contact. When, in the course of our exchange, I discovered that THE SHIRT AS WELL AS THE FACE of the other man had been obliterated it was obvious that there had to have been features of the shirt that need to be obscured, which led me to reconsider my position. As he and I began discussing his research on the shirts, I realized that he had noticed something that no one else had noticed before him--that the shirts, not the faces, were the key to resolving the issue.
As we all know, virtually nothing about the assassination can be known with certainty. It is almost always a matter of probabilities and likelihoods. When you put together the timeline with what Lee told Fritz (about being out front with Bill Shelly), given Richard Hocking's observations, especially in light of the obfuscation of the Altgens, the likelihood that he was there is the reason why the had to change the photograph becomes very strong. Why else, after all, would they have bothered with a crowd shot--unless someone was there who should not have been, where the only person who fits that bill is Lee Harvey Oswald. So the key to appraising this situation is to ask, "What is the probability of altering this photo and obfuscating images if Oswald had not been there?" Approximately zero.
Jim Fetzer, a former Marine Corps officer, is the editor of Assassination Science (1998), Murder in Dealey Plaza (2000), and The Great Zapruder Film Hoax (2003).


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CHICOPEE — After an eight-year run, the organizers of the Fest of All have decided it is time to try something new.
Over the years the four-day event has attracted an average attendance of nearly 50,000 people. While designed primarily as a food festival, it offered a wide variety of activities including a road race, a car show, children's activities, police vs. fire department softball game and a wide selection of music.
The Fest of All, held at Szot Park the weekend before July 4, coincided with the city firework's display also held in the park, enhancing both events.
"Over the last eight years, support from the Parks & Recreation, CELD (Chicopee Light and Electric), Chicopee School Dept, elected officials, Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, sponsors, volunteers and vendors has been quite the accomplishment. The Fest of All Committee is proud to be a part of the short list of organizations to host an event that welcomes all and promotes the city of Chicopee," said Robert Liswell, one of the founders of the event.
The Fest of All was run by a non-profit volunteer group which meets at least 30 weeks of the year. While a core group does much of the organizing, more than 130 volunteers pitch in during the four days to make it run smoothly, Liswell said.
"We all agreed back in April eight years were enough. The Fest of All is not closing shop, we just want to do something different," he said.
The group already decided it would like to hold a smaller event promoting micro brews with local downtown restaurants.
"We want to promote the downtown. We have spoken to the restaurants and a couple of other establishments," he said. "It would a real simple thing, nothing crazy,"
The group is looking toward holding the event, called Downtown Fest, in the fall.
While the Fest of All has proven popular year after year, its attendance has been dependent on weather. In 2011, hot temperatures weather kept crowds away but they did return for this summer's event, Liswell said.
Raising money to run the event has taken a lot of work, especially with the long recession. It takes about $50,000 to run the event, which does not charge an admission fee, he said.
"We are pretty happy of having it run for eight years and being able to pay our bills," he said.
The committee is now hoping that another group will step in and take over the Szot Park venue. Many have talked about wanting to see the kielbasa fest, which has not operated for at least 15 years, revived, Liswell said.