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1st Edition
Clinical Approach to Diastolic Heart Failure
This reference thoroughly equips you to successfully diagnose and manage even the most complex incidences of diastolic heart failure and their comorbidities. It examines the basic mechanisms of this condition through discussions of both cellular and anatomic causes; guides you through non-invasive techniques for diagnosis, including echocardiography, cardiac CT, and MRI; and provides expert advice on pharmacologic management.
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- Covers the basic mechanisms of diastolic heart problems from both cellular and anatomic perspectives.
- Chapters covering modalities helpful in assessment of diastolic function such as: echocardiography, cardiac MRI, radionuclide ventriculography, and invasive hemodynamic measurements.
- Features in-depth assessments of all diagnostic methods for diastolic heart failure, including rationales for their use.
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Allan Klein
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Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Mario Garcia
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Director of Non-invasive Cardiac Imaging, Mount Siani School of Medicine, New York, NY

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Meat's had such bad press becoming the public health enemy number one. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced that "eating some forms of meats can cause cancer and heart disease".
How worried should we be?. Find out what's bad - what's good, how much should we all be eating, and what meats to avoid.
Most recent health statistics. Processed meats do cause cancer. * Health chiefs put processed meats at the same levels as cigarettes.* Eating one bacon roll with two rations of bacon can shorten your life expectancy by the same as smoking four cigarettes. *. Sausages are as bad for you as smoking. *
Processed meats linked to cancer. * More than 900 studies confirmed that processed meat is a definite cause of bowel cancer. * Over 16.000 people in the UK alone die of bowel cancer each year. * Eating 50 grams of processed meats every day increases your risk of bowel (colorectal) cancer by 18%.
98% of people are meat-eaters eating an average of 54 kilos a year.
What is processed Meat? and why is it so bad?. For meat to be called 'processed', it's had something added to it like flavour, salt, sugar and preservatives to extend its shelf life. The preservative called sodium nitrite is an effective way to kill the bacteria that can lead to botulism, a deadly form of food poisoning. It's also the ingredients that's one of the main health warnings about processed meats which include ham, sausages, salami and bacon.
What's the problem with sodium nitrite? Professor Gunter Kuhnle, a food scientist from.Reading University explained the problem with Nitrite. "Nitrites has a role in our food. They're there to preserve and make sure food is safe to eat. The problem is nitrite doesn't only protect us from spoilage meat but it also increases the risk for cancer. They can react with the stomach acids and all the things you find in meat to form compounds which are cancer causing".
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons PAH. It's a class of chemical and is formed in smoke. It's present in soot. This was first discovered in the 18th century when chimney sweepers were getting an increased case of cancer. Any cooking method where you burn the food and you see the bits of soot and carbon, you're likely to have some PAH''s there".
Barbecues provide the perfect conditions for these chemicals to form. First, high temperatures. The chemicals form as the food chars. Secondly, the fat dripping on to the embers burnt produces more of them and thirdly, the smoke, full of PAHs that coats the food during the cooking process.
How to cook meat with confidence. Don't char the meat too much. Smoke and flames are bad. Using a marinade protects the meat from the smoke. Beer works very well. Wood chips soak up the fat but ideally, use a gas barbecue and control the temperature.
Why is OK to eat a rare steak and not a rare burger? .That's down to where the bacteria lurks. They are generally on the outside of the meat so the 'searing' of the steak kills the bacteria and the inside is fine. The problem with processed meats like burgers is the meat has been minced together prior to cooking so all the bacteria has been distributed throughout the whole burger, so cook burgers and other processed meats like sausages thoroughly.
How much red and processed meat should we be eating? The UK government currently recommends we eat no more than 70 grams a day of either processed meat or fresh red meats like lamb, beef and pork. This is based on giving us the maximum nutritional benefit while limiting the risk of bowel cancer. There is no current limit for white meat (chicken / Turkey) consumption.
What is it about 'meat' that cause heart problems?. Andy Salter from the Nottingham University. explained, "meat is rich in saturated fat and a high saturated fat diet increases your cholesterol and is probably the major factor for having a heart attack and stroke". Tests performed on individuals showed that reducing your meat intake reduced their saturated intake and decreased their bad cholesterol. He concluded by saying "If you can consistently reduce meat intake over the years, then it will have an impact. The older you get the more meat to reduce which will make a health difference".
Every year in the UK we consume two and a half million Cows. 11 million pigs, 15 million Sheep and Lambs.
Meat - good or bad fats? One steak contains the three main classes of fats in different proportions. 1. Saturated fat which is solid at room temperature and is the fat which will raise your cholesterol. 2. mono-unsaturated fat which is the same fat as in olive oil and rape seed oil and is relatively healthy for you. 3. The polyunsaturated fat which is the really healthy fat to help reduce cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, the good fats meat contains outweigh the benefits of the bad fats.
What happens to the body when you eat red meat? A study performed by Toru Suzuki. Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine - Leicester University showed that when meat is broken down by digestion certain types of bacteria in our gut produce a harmful substance called Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). It's believed to contribute to the hardening of the arteries. The professor has found that "the gut bacteria of vegans do not produce TMAO, It's only found in meat eaters. If anyone has a heart condition, cutting down on red meat would help". Red meat consumption. An overview of the risks.
At Sterling University, Nutritionist Doctor Laura said, "eating white meats (Chicken & Turkey) are low in fats and saturated fats and is a healthier lean meat to eat. For a low-fat diet, eat the breast, not thigh and remove the skin". My studies have shown that 'poaching' white meat such as a Chicken breast is healthier and safer than roasting or frying a Chicken piece.
What are the benefits of eating meat and what does meat do for us nutritionally? Nutritionist expert Sue Byche explained - "All the good nutrients present in one piece of steak are zinc, selenium, potassium, vitamin D, proteins and mono-unsaturated fat"
How can I replace the nutrients found in meat?. A one oz ounce steak is the equivalent of eating seven eggs for the same equivalent of protein - one egg would match the vitamin D. A handful of Brazil Nuts or soya mince for the protein. Brazil nuts for the selenium for a healthy immune system. A bag of spinach for the Iron. One kilo of prawns for the zinc needed for energy and growth. Two - three bananas to get the potassium, and a whole bag of spinach to get all the.Iron required for red blood cells. Note: The iron in spinach is not easily absorbed by the body as the iron from meat, so added vitamin C (fruit - berries) helps.
An alternative and healthier choice to make. Offal is the most nutritional part of an animal. Heart, Kidneys and Liver are high in protein, low in saturated fats and packed with vitamin and minerals. Iron, copper, magnesium, selenium and Vitamins A, B. B12. D & E, and is a very tasty, healthy, and cheap meal. - If you do decide to continue eating meats, Eat less. Eat a better quality butchers prime cut meat preferably organic and wild game, and chewing thoroughly will help the body to digest much easier. Nutritionist and Offal expert Carroll Lynch says consuming high doses of offal can actually be quite toxic, so the general advice is, not to have it more than once a week. .
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I don't remember how I first came across them but IIHS' small overlap videos caught my attention.
You probably aren't aware of IIHS if you live in the UK but they're the America equivalent of Euro NCAP.
In their small overlap crash tests, the IIHS send cars at 40mph into a solid barrier. The car impacts the barrier with only a small percentage of its frontal area.
This is quite a brutal test but it has a purpose: a quarter of all road deaths are attributable to this type of crash.
So I thought about my three star Euro NCAP 2003 Fiesta and the hairy road I have to drive on to get out of this village and decided a more modern car was in order. In the end I bought something newer with a five star NCAP rating.
Question is: was it money well-spent?
Road deaths per billion kilometres (621,371,192.237 miles) travelled in the UK were 3.6 in 2013. I travel about 10,000 miles per year in my car. This means I have approximately a 1 in 17260.31 chance of being killed on the road each year (In an average car).
If my five star Euro NCAP car halves my risk of being killed versus the 2013 average (Generous estimate), I now have a 0.0029% chance of being killed in a year, versus a 0.0058% chance before the new car.
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Glorious failure. Twas ever thus.
Dave (this season has been the straw that has broken this previously Wenger supporting back) Sutton
A happy Gooner
Back in the title race. not so much the point gained, but the demonstration that we can be competent in a big game and that with a sensible strategy we are a better side that Tottenham. Momentum with us, not hopefully the seeds of self-doubt with Spurs.
11 vs 11 Lamela's was Spurs' only real chance. Despite the utter rank stupidity of Coquelin today we need to start the same system away to Everton in our next huge game. TBF Lamela, Dier and then Bellerin exhibited the same rank stupidity. Plane Cowardice from the usually excellent Michael Oliver that none of them got a 2nd yellow.
A narrow midfield of Ram-Coq-Neny is robust. An Attacking trio of Ozil, Sanchez and Welbeck is ideal for the counter. If Ramsey and Alexis have just a little bit of confidence back in front of goal we won't need triple the chances of our opposition. Away to Man City last year we found an effectively conservative way to approach big games, and the confidence needed to approach them too. Despite only getting a point, today needs to be the same springboard. Game on
James Gooner
Spurs are knackered
Big conclusion: Spurs are very very tired. Dier and Eriksen could barely move today. The fatigue was evident and we were very lucky to come away with a point. More points will be dropped unless fresh legs are used.
It's going to be a white knuckle ride…
Eric Breitman, Spurs, NYC
Pochettino bottled it
I've just watched the North London derby and while the Spurs players look up for the fight at the end of the season, Pochettino doesn't. Spurs had Arsenal on the ropes, but instead of putting them out of their misery, Poch bottled it and brought on Mason. It was a safety-first substitution that killed Spurs' momentum and let Arsenal back into the game. The subsequent substitutions weren't bold enough to rectify his mistake and they ended up with a result that just isn't good enough. I'm convinced that Spurs have blown it now and that Poch isn't ready for a title push. Sorry Spurs fans. Maybe next year.
Kirk (a hopeful Utd fan)
They both did
It's not just an Arsenal thing. Maybe it's something in the North London Water.
Leave Mesut alone
I can't understand the pure hate that journalists and rival fans have for Mesut Ozil. A decent performance and criticism is raining down on him. An average performance where he doesn't do anything extraordinary and he is called invisible. An average performance may i add where he could have easily have had 3 assists through the 2 brilliant through balls to Welbeck and the other very good cross field ball to Alexis which eventually lead to the equalizer.
Why do people expect Ozil to have a massive influence when he had 2 players marking him all game? 2 players who have been two of the most in form midfielders in the league and were full of energy from minute 1. All logic goes out the window when people talk about Mesut. In the eyes of a surprising number of people Ozil is incapable of having an average performance, he is either invisible or world class. If a player like Payet or Silva put a performance out like Ozil did today then there wouldn't be a word against them, people would accept that they were solid but didn't have much effect on the game. The double standards that people seem to have is petty and embarrassing.
Matt, Arsenal fan
Why is no-one calling out Lloris?
He needs to spend some time on the bench whilst he spends time in the naughty corner for CROUCHING DOWN when he needs to be on tiptoes when shots come in.
To my mind, he cost us 2 points at the Emirates, 1 point at home versus Newcastle, a point (and the game atmosphere) versus West Ham, and two points again against Arsenal today.
He is a good player, but this crouching low thing needs sorting out. Who is our goalkeeping coach? It is so obvious, he needs to re-train to stop this happening over and over again.
Dave (probably a bit harsh but so be it), Winchester
Referees read the papers too
Sarah Winterburn is far too generous to Michael Oliver. On Oliver refusing to show Dier a deserved red card: "For some inexplicable reason, he simply got it wrong." Well actually it's very explicable… Oliver didn't want to send off a Spurs player and he knew he'd get minimal criticism in the media for failing to do so. In fairness, I'm currently watching Leicester get some similarly "inexplicable" decisions from Jonathan Moss and I'm sure he'll escape criticism too. We all want to see an "underdog" win the league; refs aren't immune to the romance. (Just please don't let it be Spurs…)
It's all Ramsey's fault
Big weekend put a look of onus on Ramsey to pull up his socks and I'm sure a lot of the faithful would claim his cheeky back heel proves he's got it still.
But. 92nd minute, Sanchez plays him though on goal. He takes one touch, then another, then shoots only to win a corner. For a true box to box midfielder that wants to score goals, the first touch should have been enough. He should have tapped that ball into space with only one intention in mind… And that would be to see the ball behind the net.
Pires woulda scored that. Ljungberg or Vieira woulda scored that. Heck, I'll go as far to say that even Flamini woulda scored that. Sometimes, just putting your boot through it and hoping for the best is better than waiting for the perfect moment.
He might not have done much wrong today, but I still blame Aaron for tonight's draw.
Neutral conclusions
From a somewhat neutral's (man united) perspective:
– How Spurs didn't win that game is beyond me. Although Arsenal were somewhat comfortable in the stretch between their first goal and the Coq red card, Spurs were by far the better team.
– You could see from the opening whistle that Arsenal were petrified of losing. Their trade trademark possession game was nowhere to be found and they were extremely lucky to not go behind early on.
– Credit to Arsenal, though, for their goal. Completely against the run of play, great hold up and vision from Welbz and nifty finish from Ramsey.
– Le Coq – I was having this conversation with my mate last week. I simply don't rate him. The seed of that opinion was planted many years ago (somewhat unfairly) during the 8-2 drubbing at OT. His propensity to dive into unnecessary challenges and play on impulse is something that, for better or worse, you can't really coach out of one's game. He's essentially Flamini 2.0 for me (Clive). The red card was fully deserved and utterly stupid, considering he had decent cover on the play.
– Why Wenger didn't immediately make a substitution following said red card is absurd. You are up 1-0, away from home with over half an hour to play. It's almost as if Arsenal don't practice these types of scenarios during the week. Any coach worth his salt doesn't trust a midfield of Ramsey (who isn't dynamic enough to anchor a midfield) and Elneny(of 2 prem appearances, the 2nd of which was today) when down a man, and rightly so. He was asking for it, and it he got. Quickly.
– Spurs first goal was probably about what they deserved up to that point in the game and a solid, snap finish from Toby Alderweireld. But the pick of the litter was obviously Harry Kane's. My word. If Spurs had won, and should they go on to win the league, that seriously might be Goal of the Season. Great show of technique and confidence.
– Spurs really should have buried that game. Especially considering Wenger continued to sit idle in his enormous jacket. They should have scored at least once more, and probably more than that.
– With that said, shocking defending and goalkeeping for Sanchez's goal. Spurs were lethargic to the pass from Bellerin and Lloris was slow to react to the shot. Arsenal were just about to crumble within themselves (if they hadn't already) and Spurs let them right back in it. Game on.
– Dier absolutely should have seen red. The only thing keeping him on the field was the challenge's proximity to his yellow card, which suggest Michael Oliver bottled it (although he had a decent game, to be fair).
– It was a nervy run in, to say the least, but Wenger FINALLY made the subs needed to see out the match. Huge result for everyone in and around the top 4. Arsenal have now taken 1 point from their last 9, Spurs 1 from their last 6. Can't wait to see how this whole thing shakes out.
Seth, Birmingham, AL, USA
Take a moment…
Just take a moment and think about it. It's very nearly a certainty now that at the very least, next year we will be seeing the likes of Jamie Vardy, Danny Drinkwater, Andy King and Wes Morgan(!) in the bloody Champions League.
Tom (beautifully befuddled by it all) London
Little Leicester
Somewhere in Leicester, in a cupboard under the stairs, there's a vacant-looking kid with bottle-top specs and a scar on his nog, furiously waving his magic wand and shouting for Lineker to let him the f**k out.
Ian, Northampton
Oh, Roberto
Martinez is a terrible manager tactically. 2-0 up with 10 men and brings a striker, Niasse, on for Lennon instead of shoring it up with Barry. Idiot.
As a neutral made for a great game though.
Payet is a joy to watch.
Cormac, Galway
Arsenal youth
Isreal, MUFC since 1977 makes a good point in wondering where Arsenal's 'local lads' are and why they aren't pushing the first XI.
What should be more concerning however has to be Wenger's (or whoever's in charge of this sort of thing at Arsenal) ability to identify the right players from his youth squad and bring him into the team. I say this after having seen LvG giving game time to at least twenty youth players in two seasons, most of which have carved themselves a role into the squad; I'm completely prepared to accept that most young players can not make this transition as easily as United's seem to have done recently.
The biggest examples of 'young players promoted to the first XI' at Arsenal at the moment are only Wilshere (disappeared), Gibbs (can't push Baines or Bertrand out of the England line up), Bellerin and Le Coq. Chambers and Ox are in the category of players who looked promising at his previous clubs but have now been turned to cr*p.
Bellerin is class and will continue to be so no real discussion there except if he's even an Arsenal prodigy or Barcelona's (not that it matters really). Coquelin is the one that really p*sses me off. Coq was almost let go of before Wenger realized that's the player he's needed the whole time (never forget). Even then, Coq was limited but b*llsy enough to step up. However, then Wenger shot himself in the foot by not signing another midfielder… you can insist its because there wasn't one available to his liking but (and here's the kicker) I believe that Wenger's weak(ening) character assessment led him to believe Coq was good enough for the season. Genuinely. He even had swathes of Arsenal fans convinced that Coq is 'world class'. Again, he's decent but too rash, positionally indisciplined and tactically naive for the first team of (what should be) a Champions League calibre team.
Wenger has a decent (somewhat) record of giving game time to young players but his success rate has to be ridiculously low (if you do the math… I haven't). For every Bellerin, there have been four or five Iwobi's. But perhaps more frustratingly, its the four or five Iwobi's who get called up into the starting XI as opposed to the Coqs or Bells, who only get a call up when injuries force Wenger's hand.
Emad MUFC Boston
Davids and Goliaths
There's a terrific book by Malcolm Gladwell called David and Goliath in which he examines various situations in history where underdogs have prevailed, and the circumstances under which they have done so. Essentially, his focus is on how perceived strengths become weaknesses and vice versa. For instance, David v Goliath should always have been a no-contest – for David. A large, plodding warrior made even slower by his heavy armour versus an agile contestant with a deadly ranged weapon should only have ever ended one way. Yet Goliath was the formidable warrior while David was a shepherd boy, and the perception of who had the advantage was very different.
Its an apt way to look at this years title race and the perceived "strengths" of the big clubs. Take the most obvious one, having lots of money. Money can theoretically buy you better players, managers and facilities but its existence also attracts a particular kind of person – those who want to make more money. in that sense, Manchester United and Arsenal seem to be paying the price for their past glories, having been bought by owners whose only priority is making money off them. The point here is not whether or not enough cash is available for the club to use their financial advantage in the transfer market. Its about whether or not the owners display, well, a sense of ownership, and act accordingly. Arsenal, for example, has been in stasis for years – perhaps a more involved owner would have gotten rid of Wenger earlier, or appointed a director of football who could help counteract some his innate conservatism.
Contrast this with Chelsea, Manchester City, or even Leicester, who were not big clubs when bought – they were bought by owners who appear to have something more than money invested in the club and seem to care about its success.
Money also brings conservatism. Justifying an investment requires a base case. United, for example, spent 25 million on Schnierderlin and 10 on Schweinstiger, both proven talents. Were they ever going to take a risk and buy Kante last transfer window? Or City buy Mahrez instead of Sterling? Yet Kante and Mahrez are simply better players than their counterparts.
Take playing in the champions league or europa league. You get cash prizes, it allows you to attract better players, and contributes to increasing your brand and therefore your fan base and therefore your potential revenue. On the other hand, you end up playing many more games than your rivals, and your better players are also typically regulars for their national team. Alexis played 58 games last season in all competitions, Mahrez played 32, and their performances this season reflect this. Money can buy you better players, but it can't buy you superhuman fitness or endurance. Leicester have had their first team fit pretty much through the season. United have close to 10 first teamers out. Its an advantage that should not be overlooked.
The obvious retort to this is that more money allows you to have deeper squads, but it is not as straightforward as that. Good players are not content to be backups. Mancity have the financial resources to buy, say Aubemeyang, but he isn't going to be ok sitting on the bench when aguero is fit. On the other hand, Bony represents a significant drop in quality when aguero is unfit. Even more so when you consider the team is designed to play to Aguero's strengths.
Take having a massive fan base. It means you can generate more revenue but the pressure of expectation can lead to your work being considered not good enough or ignored. Di Maria and Ozil for example, had bright starts but were often pilloried as not doing enough to "justify" their price tag, which was a number they had no role in deciding. Anyone fancy a work environment like that? Would it bring out your best?
Of course, I'm not saying that a being a big club with superior financial resources wont win out in the long run. It's just interesting to observe how many of these strengths can also be significant disadvantages.
Phew, I'm going to get lunch.
Anonymous (Gladwell is definitely worth a read), AFC, Delhi.
Van Gaal's next job
I rarely let United's woes keep me up at night but with all these mosquito's the past week!….
How revolutionary would it be for the future if united gave the academy to Van Gaal
Instill his philosophy into those raw young minds and let Giggs and Butt preach the so called united way to whoever makes the first team
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With Steve McClaren seemingly intent on piloting Newcastle out of the Premier League, surely it is time for Newcastle to press the emergency button.
But who to call ? Big Sam is already at Sunderland, Tony Pullis is at West Brom, Uncle Sir Bobby is dead, Alan Shearer is not dumb enough, and Felix Magath looked slightly unhinged last time we saw him.
There's really only one option – top up the Rosie47 bank account and send for 'Arry. What with a squad of over-paid, underperforming stars, 'Arry should be in his element. A bit of running around a bit, a bit of Tactics Tim, a few lovely jubblies, and everything will be sorted…
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Snip, burn, solder, shred : Seriously Geeky Stuff to Make with Your Kids. / David Erik Nelson.
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Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred is a book of geeky, do-it-yourself crafts and toys you can make for $10 or less. You'll find illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 24 projects, like a simple electric guitar, cardboard boomerangs, water-powered bottle rockets, kites made from FedEx envelopes, and old school board games like Go, Tafl, and Shut-the-Box.You (and your kids) will have hours of fun making projects, like:An oversized joy buzzer that (safely) administers a 100 volt joltCool, mess-free, screen printed t-shirtsAn adorable sewn Sock SquidBooming Thunderdrums made from salvaged x-ray filmA cigar-box synthesizerA powerful muzzleloader that shoots marshmallowsAs you build, you'll learn the basics of carpentry, sewing, circuitry, and soldering. There's no technical experience required, and the projects won't break the bank-some are even free.Whether you're a mom or dad in search of a rainy day activity, a Scout leader needing to educate and...
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Cut pork and liver into strips. Place in large baking dish or similar container. Add vinegar, salt, peppercorns, and msg. Marinate 30 minutes. Drain pork and liver, reserving marinade. Heat oil. Add pork and liver in batches and saute until lightly browned. Saute onion and garlic with last batch. Add reserved marinade. Bring to boil, cover and simmer until meat is tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Turn into serving container and garnish with fried garlic. Serves eight.
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Tennessee – A photo of a mini wearing stacks and allegedly sored is causing outrage around the world. The pony is seen with a large red garland around its neck, indicating it won first place at the event. The pony is said to be owned by the Ailshie family, who have a long history of soring disqualifications for years.
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Sleep apnea in children is oftentimes an ignored condition unless the symptoms are so severe to cause worry for parents or guardians. There are two main types of pediatric sleep apnea namely: obstructive and central sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is more prevalent among toddlers and young kids of preschool age. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is usually observed in newly born babies and those below nine months old. Most babies outgrow the sleeping disorder as they mature and as their body systems develop.
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Central sleep apnea in children is characterized by irregular breathing spells. Although irregular breathing normally happens during sleep, it is entirely another matter when the baby stops breathing and turns blue or gray because of the low level of oxygen in the blood. When breathing stops for about eight seconds, parents need to have their babies assessed by a pediatrician immediately.
The same symptoms are present in children with obstructive sleep apnea. The irregular breathing, punctuated with non-breathing periods, is usually accompanied by loud snoring. While snoring is common among people, it is also an indication of sleep apnea caused by the obstructed airway due to the collapsed muscle around the throat and neck. It can also be a result of inflamed tonsils, infected upper respiratory tract, and onset of allergic reactions.
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Many possible causes can trigger sleep apnea in children. It is easier to understand why it occurs in premature babies and infants. Their underdeveloped respiratory system makes it difficult for the babies to breathe normally and get enough oxygen into their bodies. In the case of older babies and very young children, the causes are more complex. The sleep disorder may be brought about by physical deformities such as cleft palate and facial defects. Sleep apnea may also be caused by certain illnesses like Down's syndrome, allergies and obesity.
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How to Survive: Storm Warning Edition, the definitive version of crafting survival zombie game, will be available to download in the coming months for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, 505 Games and Eko Software announced.
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It is Friday again, no fishing for me as I shall be driving 300 miles to Birmingham this evening. If you want to cheer me up you can use the comments, forum or Facebook to let me know what you guys are up to.
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Twelve mile limit : Doc Ford Series, Book 9. / Randy Wayne White.
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It starts out as a fun excursion for four divers off the Florida coast. Two days later only one is found alive-naked atop a light tower in the Gulf of Mexico. What happened during those 48 hours? Doc Ford thinks he's prepared for the truth. He isn't.
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Nazi rise to power, rearmament and remilitarization of Germany leading up to World War 2, and actions related the Nuremberg Trials held at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany, following World War II. Exterior view of the Reichstag in Berlin. Joseph Goebbels at desk during the Nuremberg Trials. Hans Bernd Gisevius, former official of the Berlin police administration, testifies concerning his investigation of the Reichstag fire. Hans Gisevius relates how Goebbels recruited reliable Nazis to intentionally burn down the Reichstag as a propaganda stunt to help the Nazi movement. Nuremberg War Trial defendants stand in their dock including Herman Goering, Rudolf Hess, Joachim von Ribbentrop, Wilhelm Keitel, Karl Donitz, Erich Raeder, Baldur von Schirach and Fritz Sauckel. Close up of Herman Goring. Footage showing firefighters spraying water on smoking ruins of Reichstag following Reichstag fire in 1933. A German police officer stands guard at the smoking ruins of the Reichstag. View from a high ridge of League of Nations Palace of Nations in Geneva, and then inside the League of Nations meeting chamber during the disarmament conference of 1933. View of a German Kriegsmarine submarine launching in 1934. Steel mill operations and Industrial war materiel operations in Germany in the early 1930's as Germany rearmed and restarted war production. A Nazi party meeting in Germany where General Werner von Blomberg announces compulsory military service. View of legal document describing new military service law. View of newly recruited (conscripted) civilian German men with suitcases marching forward report for mandatory military training. Nazi forces in training march goosestep at training camp; Junkers 52 aircraft in background. Soldiers goosestep while walking bicycles in a line. Nazi troops trained. Scenes of remilitarization of Rhineland, violating terms of the Treaty of Versailles, as Nazi troops in 1936 march over the Hohenzollern Bridge crossing the River Rhine, with Cologne Cathedral rising in the background.
During the trial of Nazi leaders for war crimes at Nuremberg, Germany Hans Gesevius, former official of Berlin Police department testifies regarding his investigation of Reichstag fire. Scenes immediately following burning of Reichstag building -- destroyed as a result of fire. Firemen direct water hoses on smoldering Reichstag ruins. 1933 meeting where German representatives leave the League of Nations and Germany thereafter begins remilitarization and war production of armaments contrary to Treaty of Versailles. General Werner Edward Fritz Von Blomberg announces universal military conscription. Drafted German men receive military training and goosestep on a training field with a Junkers 52 airplane in background. They goosestep while walking bicycles. German troops march to invade Rhineland. Nazi soldiers seen crossing Hohenzollern Bridge over the River Rhine, with Cologne Cathedral in the background. Nazi official announces March 7, 1936 invasion of Rhineland at a Nazi party gathering with Hitler present. Nazi German troops march at a parade in Nuremberg, Germany. Nazi military officers observe the parade and Adolf Hitler gives a Nazi salute to the German forces.
Events of Nazi crimes are related during the Nuremberg Trials held at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Germany. Chief prosecutor from the United States, Robert Houghwout Jackson, makes the opening statement of the prosecution. He presents Count 1 of the indictment a conspiracy to commit war crimes and crimes against peace and humanity. Defendants stand in their dock including Herman Goring, Rudolf Hess (or Heß), Joachim von Ribbentrop, Wilhelm Keitel, Karl Donitz, Erich Raeder, Baldur von Schirach and Fritz Sauckel. View of the Adolf Hitler's autobiography, "Mein Kampf". Nazi flag flutters in Munich, Germany. Scenes of panic, riots, and political and economic unrest in the streets of post World War I Munich, Germany, during the 1920's and 1930's as Adolf Hitler and his associates rose to power. Large crowd gathered on the streets on the eve of Nazi party rally. A younger Adolf Hitler and aides pose at the stairs of a building. Adolf Hitler reviews his Brownshirt Sturmabteilung SA troops and addresses the party. Joseph Goebbels shown in an office seated at a desk and talking on phone, and then speaking at an early Nazi rally. View of headlines of German Newspapers. Scenes of street riots and efforts by the Nazis aimed to gain the highest degree of control over the Germans by any means. Burning of books by Nazi leaders in a large bonfire. Exterior view of the Reichstag in Berlin.
Nuremberg trials in Nuremberg Germany. Nazi war leaders with earphones sit in the prisoner's dock. Voice of Justice William Norman Birkket is heard in background accounting historical events in the second half of the 1930s as Nazi power grew. View of prisoner's dock, prosecutors and judges sitting in tribunal. Justice Birkket speaks on issues like the Violation of defense law by Hitler, German economy for war, rebuilding of German Armed forces, violations of the Treaty of Versailles, and construction of new submarine arms.
Nazi rally in Nuremberg, Germany ca.1934. Massed Storm troopers and spectators salute Hitler.An artillery piece is fired. Hitler personally recognizing loyal Storm troopers. Animated map of Asia, showing Japanese occupation of Manchuria, and Italian occupation of Ethiopia. Newspaper headlines describe Britain and France hesitating to support League of Nations oil sanctions against Italy; and U.S. increasing its oil exports to Italy by 600% (ca. 1935). Hitler and Hermann Goering looking pleased in Hitler's private railroad car. Adolf Hitler at a planning table covered with maps. German citizens traveling abroad and Joachim von Ribbentrop visiting London, as ambassador to Great Britain, in 1936. View of Léon Degrelle and his Catholic-fascist, Rexist party in Belgium (ca. 1936). View of Colonel Francois de la Rocque speaking at a Cross of Fire (Croix-de-Feu) party night rally in France.Konrad Henlein,leader of the Sudeten German Party in Czechoslovakia. Arthur Seyss-Inquart, Austrian National Socialist official, seen in an automobile during a parade. Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, addressing followers and defending Hitler. Street scenes of public disorder attributed to Nazi sympathizers in France and Belgium. Mass meeting of the German American Bund in Madison Square Garden, New York City,1939. U.S. flags and picture of George Washington decorate stage. Fritz Julius Kuhn addresses the gathering and members rough up a protester. Views of heavy industry in Germany, especially steel manufacturing for remilitarization. Persons working at a German concentration camp. Dramatized execution by machine gun. View of Heinrich Himmler. German President Paul von Hindenburg. German national conscription of 1935. German youth training pilots with gliders. German paratroopers, Junkers 52 aircraft, soldiers goosestep, tanks. Ju 87 Stuka plane. German invasion of Rhineland, 1936. Construction of Siegfried Line. Antitank barriers, bunkers, dragons teeth. Hitler visiting Westwall. German military parade.
Film 'Why We Fight' provides historical perspective on Adolf Hitler's plan of world conquest. Image of Otto von Bismark and year 1863 is seen with quote,"We will dominate the whole world." Year 1914 and image of Kaiser Wilhelm II and quote,"God has made us for civilizing the world. Woe and death to all who resist my will." Year 1933 and image of Adolf Hitler and quote: My motto is,'Destroy by all and any means. National Socialism will reshape the world'." German eagle monument with swastika. Troops in precise large formation during Totenehrung (honoring of the dead) at the 1934 Nuremberg Rally as Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Himmler, and Viktor Lutze walk forward during the ceremony. Buglers blow and troops march at another Nazi rally. Images of military graves in a cemetery. Images of British soldiers blinded by gas attacks in World war I. Bodies of persons dead from diseases due to war. Fleeting images of destruction and grief from war, including hanged persons. Hitler at a podium flanked by Himmler. Closeups of Hitler. The buglers previously shown are seen again.Hitler standing with Viktor Lutze and Rudolf Hess. Brief images of Mongols marching and riding horses, with image of Genghis Khan. Map showing Mongolian 13th Century conquests in Asia and Eastern Europe. German Institute of Geopolitics in Munich, founded by Karl Ernst Haushofer. Closeup of Haushofer with backdrop of world map. Clerks in the institute cataloging information. German soldiers entering and studying in the institute. Brief images of economic wealth of the world, roughnecks setting pipe at an oil well, a "forest" of oil well derricks, harvested trees, steam shovels at an open pit mine, ore on a conveyer, cattle, farmers harvesting grain, flocks of sheep, and human labor. Animated map showing distribution of land area in the world and comparing Hitler's plan of conquest to that of Gengis Khan.


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Ryan Gosling, Christina Hendricks, Oscar Isaac Hit Up a Pawn Shop
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Who's that chick?! Dang, Christina Hendricks looks even more *pow* dressed down for her new role in "Drive", starring beside Ryan Gosling and Oscar Isaac! The threesome were shooting scenes for "Drive" yesterday in Los Angeles, where they apparently lightened the load of the pawn shop. Who needs all that cash anyway?
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Princess Kate faces flooding misery as Middleton family home comes under threat
PRINCESS Kate is facing her own flooding misery, with her family home coming under threat from rising water levels.
Thousands of Brits have already suffered in recent weeks due to torrential downpours and coastal surges.
And the Duchess of Cambridge's parents could also soon become washout victims.
The Middleton's £5m country mansion in the village of Bucklebury, Berkshire, lies near the River Pang.
Following the birth of Prince George in July, Prince William and Kate took their new-born son to stay at the 18-acre estate after leaving hospital.
Last week, the Environment Agency issued a flood warning for the local area, saying flooding was "expected".
"The Middleton's £5m country mansion in the village of Bucklebury, Berkshire, lies near the River Pang"
The organisation's advice has since been updated to alert residents that more rainfall over the next few days could see water levels rise even further.
The River Pang is currently 0.71 metres high, according to an Environment Agency reading today.
The highest level ever recorded was 0.85 metres in July 2007, which caused severe flooding problems in Bucklebury.
Since then, villagers raised £65,000 towards a £600,000 flood defence scheme.
It is hoped the scheme will help protect 25 homes, a Norman church and village hall.


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The Kepler telescope's planet-hunting days could be over, with two of its reaction wheels stuck and potentially unable to keep the spacecraft's eye trained deep into space.
NASA engineers discovered Tuesday that the spacecraft had gone into safe mode, and when they tried to get one the wheels moving again, it was unresponsive.
They aren't giving up on Kepler yet, however. NASA will explore ways to get one of two nonfunctioning wheels moving again, and if they can't, Kepler might still be used for other exploration.
Meanwhile, there's still about two years of data that scientists can still sift through in efforts to discover more Earth-like exoplanets, outside our own solar system. Kepler already has helped identify 132 exoplanets and more than 2,000 unconfirmed candidates.
"We're not down and out, the spacecraft is safe, it's stable," Kepler deputy project manager Charles Sobeck said in a conference call with reporters. "The eventual performance we're going to get to, we just don't know at this time. "
There are four reaction wheels on the Kepler spacecraft, and three of them are needed to keep the telescope stable, surveying a small patch of sky for minuscule dips in starlight that might indicate the presence of an orbiting planet.
The technique is called the transit method, and Kepler's findings over the past four years have helped scientists determine that nearly every star in the universe has at least one exoplanet.
More discoveries are sure to be on the horizon, even if Kepler can't continue its mission.
"The most interesting, exciting discoveries are coming in the next two years," Kepler principal investigator William Borucki said.


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This Mumbai artist has given postcards a new lease of life
To revive the forgotten medium, 29-year-old product designer Tawfik Manham, sends out hand-made postcards for free to anyone who places a request online
One of Vikhroli resident Tawfik Manham's works. Pic/Sneha Kharabe
When was the last time you sent out a postcard with no agenda or got one from a stranger? Unless you are in Spain hoping to make a friend jealous of your wanderlust, most just make do with the quick-paced social media chatter. So, what was once a vital mode of communication is now looked at by millenials as a 'quaint' quirk. However, one such millennial — 29-year-old Vikhroli resident Tawfik Manham -- has chosen to keep this 'outdated' medium kicking with his hobby of making and sending out postcards to strangers who request for them online, for free.
Until now, he has sent out over 500 postcards to those who have sent him requests on Instagram, but to take it to the next level, this product-designer-by-day-and-card-designer-by-night is launching a website, and plans to collaborate with other artists.
One postcard a day
Even as Manham balances his work with his project, drawing inspiration from everyday life, moods, emotions and current affairs, he ensures that he only tackles one card a day. "I convert my thoughts into art and refrain from repeating a design to keep it unique. I can't do justice to each if I work on more than one postcard in a day."
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What's the allure?
Back in the 90s, Manham and his mother would frequently send postcards to his father, who worked. Later, when it came to reconnecting with his friends and relatives in his hometown Calicut, Kerala, he chose this traditional medium over social media platform.
Manham has no plans to monetise his hobby. "There are memories attached with each card and I cannot charge someone for happiness."
Mumbai-based Rashmi Sridhar says she was thrilled to receive a handmade postcard from him. Ermald Philip, 30, a marketing professional from Mumbai, who had requested for a postcard, calls it an interesting way of connecting with people.
"That someone would take out the time to send you something with their thoughts is so heartwarming," she says. Urvesh Bharambe resonates Philip's words, adding, "There is a huge difference between a text message and handmade postcards and greetings. The latter contains warmth and makes one feel nostalgic."
Looking at the response, Manham says he plans to start a website, which should be up by this weekend. "I will be using it to draw back attention to this forgotten medium," he says.
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Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Miranda Weese
Moments With Miranda
by Dean Speer and Francis Timlin
Published April 2008
[We met in mid-October with Ms. Weese, who had recently joined Pacific Noorthwest Ballet as one of its newest principal dancers, to discuss her career and move to Seattle from New York City Ballet. This is an edited version of that conversation.]
Let's start with the question that I most often ask: How did you get started in ballet? Tell us a little bit about your background.
I started dancing at the age of five at the recommendation of our family's doctor - as I was severely knock-kneed - who suggested that I try dance as a means to strengthen my legs. I began in combination classes - and I didn't like it! Two years later, our studio got a new teacher who started ballet, and I loved it.
I then was fortunate to have studied with Kathryn Joyce - who was a wonderful teacher - and who sent me on for more study, telling us that she had taken me as far as she could. She had already had one other student go on to NYCB.
Then I moved on to work with Shery Gilbert, who was a new teacher - I was essentially her first student. My father helped build her studio and until that was completed, we'd have class in our garage! I stayed with her until I went to School of American Ballet permanently when I was 15. I had done two summer sessions at SAB and they offered to have me stay as a regular student year-round after that first one, but both my parents and I felt I need another year at home.
What was your SAB experience like?
SAB was at first overwhelming, which was typical for people coming from small ballet schools. We were among maybe 40 others in a class, of all similar build, talent, and singular drive, so it was going from being a big fish in a small pond to a small fish in a big pond.
Who were some of your favorite teachers and what did you get from their classes?
My favorite was Stanley Williams. He had a very different style - always very calm, very focused - yet you could hear a pin drop in his classes as everyone was so intent. He didn't make you feel bad if you weren't getting it right away and he made you want to do it better. He was very inspiring. Whether he was teaching men or women, his style and approach were the same.
Suki [Schorer] played a pivotal role in my development. I was shy, often in the back and Suki told me to get myself to the front and center - so I did! It's important to get noticed. It can be hard but good. You have to push yourself to get up there and get noticed. I took this same philosophy into the company. I was painfully shy and introverted as a young student until I hit the stage. It took me a long time to appreciate the work process as much as the performance process.
I get more nervous before performing than I used to, primarily due to coming through some injuries. Nevertheless, there is nothing like performing.
I was fortunate with one of my first big roles at NYCB. Susan Hendl coached and worked with me for six weeks - every day - prior to my début in "Symphony in C," first movement. We developed a really good working relationship and I've always felt the best working with her. For "Swan Lake," I worked with both Suzi and Peter Boal, who was my partner. We worked on building our characters and tried to take this as far as possible - into the essence of the art form. I felt artistically compatible with Peter.
Speaking of "Swan Lake," I recall seeing the national broadcast on PBS - watching the interview hosted by Beverly Sills with Darci Kistler and Mr. Martins, and then not seeing her a while later doing the part but there you were! What happened?
I was told at 7:00 p.m. that I would be dancing at 8:00 p.m. for the live broadcast performance of "Swan Lake." [Darci had a back problem.] It was very nerve wracking. I was the cover for the part, so I was already backstage, with my hair done, but never thought I'd actually be dancing. Nor had I worked together with Damien Woetzel. He was very enthusiastic and helpful, encouraging me to "just go for it!" He also coached me, sotto voce, in some places to ensure I'd be going the right way. [Laughs.]
I had 15 minutes of stage time to work out some things that were different for camera angles. Suzi told me from the wings, "Weese, breathe and everything will be fine!" I'm happy it turned out as well as it did.
Tell us about your move and transition to PNB.
The last few years at NYCB were characterized for me by an overwhelming workload. It's not a balanced schedule, with everything seeming to be needing to be done at once. Every day we had rehearsals until 6:00 p.m., including those that had performance nights with a show at 8:00. This didn't match up for me artistically, and I felt I needed a change.
I was pleased that Peter got his new position at PNB, and approached him about the possibility of my coming out here. He prudently suggested that I give it - and him - some time. He was right. I guested once and visited a few times - and fell in love with the company and the schedule and pacing. Three weeks to prepare a repertory program; this felt like a luxury to me! And I liked the idea of continuing to be able to work with Peter.
It's been just right for me. I got to work immediately. The six-hour rehearsal days here feel like we're truly rehearsing: At NYCB it's three or four things each day but here it's only one or two but intensively. Last year, I got injured too soon, re-aggravated one rep later and had to drop out of some performances, but now I'm fine and all seems well.
Another reason for me to come out here was the opportunity to do new things. I had been cast in virtually the same roles in the same ballets for years. I had never done "Agon," for example, and now I'm getting to do the pas de trois.
Did you get to work with Francia [Russell]?
I worked with her on my variation when she was here earlier. It's been a really positive experience working with her on "Ballet Imperial" which is a ballet I did do a lot. I was a little uncertain of how our versions might mesh, but Francia was really nice and supportive. I've found the dancers here are quite individual - that individuality is encouraged. This is great as it allows audiences to enjoy two "different" casts. My colleagues are hard workers and good performers.
Performing brings up how you approach your dancing artistically. Can we get "into your head" a little bit and have you describe for us your process?
After 11 years of principal work at NYCB, I bring a different sense of musicality. I feel there is more freedom here - and this is allowing me to bring a "newness" into my dancing that I didn't have before. It is, perhaps, a second chance for me personally.
It's always about the music first and that is my first inspiration. I respond to all different kinds of beautiful music. I like an atmosphere that makes it more than just steps, allowing me to be more creative, have more fun and to escape into what I'm doing.
In the end, it's a live show - the elements of spontaneity and unpredictability make it great. If it becomes routine, then it's time to hang it up!
How do you then approach dances that are set to sound scores or to music that's really "out there? "
I was actually in one of Jerome Robbins' pieces that has no music at all ["Moves"]. You have to tap into a collective rhythm. My approach is that I believe that dance is music in motion and that is what motivates my dancing.
I never tire of the Balanchine repertory - works like "Serenade" or "Theme and Variations." He adds texture and enhances the music. There is always something to discover.
What kind of pointe shoes do you use and what's your program for the "care and feeding" of them?
I wear Freed and my maker is Maltese Cross. I dislike sewing shoes, so try to make them last as long as possible. I prefer softer shoes which make less noise. I don't go through a lot of shoes - I use glue inside to keep reviving them. There is a Company budget for shoes and, even so, I try to keep in mind - as I've done ever since my mother would buy my shoes - just how expensive they are!
How have you found the move to the "Big City" - Seattle?
Seattle is big enough but not as overwhelming as New York. It has an incredible mix of people, which nicely suits my own personality. I'd like more time to explore. Orca whales are among my favorites and would like to get up to the San Juans for some whale watching sometime.
In conclusion, what advice might you have for an aspirant dancer?
It's a short career - keep asking yourself what you want to do. Don't be afraid to change or grow. Explore. Get the most of it that you can!
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Friday, 13 September 2013
DRDO restructures for greater accountability
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On missile front, I would say that DRDO still delivers. But what about HAL, they haven't been able to build basic or intermediate trainers & leave alone all rafale,fgfa,amca,etc. It should be HAL first when it comes to accountability.
- 13 September 2013 at 09:56
Is there a law where in the Babus of the MoD can be punished, held accountable for gross negligence, aiding and abetting dilution of national security and working against the state for "the Rama Rao Committee recommendation that was in his power, other recommendations have languished in the MoD for five and a half years. "
How can India punish those who eat of tax payers money but act in contradiction of and for the state.
Also why cant the head of DRDO be a joint scientific advisor to the RM. Holding this with someone from the services. This as in the past the scientific advisors to the RM have given such advises that India and more so the armed forces had to pay....whilst like the MoD babus sitting on a job for 5 and a half years, these also give wrong advise whilst the troops pay heavily and the advisor still pockets his salary and chairs the position
- 13 September 2013 at 11:06
Thats a long pending move....and a step in the right direction....tightening the loose ends.....more accountability...more responsibility...would eventually lead to availability of quality weapons and systems to the services in quick time...and optimal use of national resources and funds...
- 14 September 2013 at 08:05
I seem to remember the post of "Chief Designer" in HAL was upgraded to that of "Director (Design) in 1972 for the same pious sentiments expressed above.The result was the poor chap's every proposal-and there were many- were all shot down by some cretin in the Finance Ministry.
One can call the post "Sweet Fanny Adams" and still get the job done-but only if you empower the post.
- 14 September 2013 at 11:20
you have not covered such a big and successful launch of Agni v
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It was recently announced that a TV drama series based on Walter Mosley's fictional African American private investigator Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins, was in the works for the NBC network.
That news was met with simultaneous joy and disappointment; while most were glad that Mosley's series of books would be getting the screen treatment, some were concerned that, as an NBC product, it wouldn't pack the same punch as if it were instead headed to a cable network like HBO or Showtime; and I agreed with that.
But maybe knowing that Mosley also has a deal in place with HBO, but not for the Rawlins series of books; instead, Mosley's Leonid McGill,, New York City private investigator series.
That deal was original announced in 2010, and, for some reason, we completely missed it; so I'm not certain how widely-known it is, hence this post.
But it's in the works, starting with the first book in the series titled, The Long Fall.
Fast-forward to today, and THIS NPR interview with Mosley, who's most recent work, All I Did Was Shoot My Man, the 4th in the Leonid McGill series, went on sale earlier this week. He was on the show (Talk Of The Nation) to talk about the new book, and more; and he was asked by a caller about turning the work into a movie.
In response, he mentioned his HBO deal for the Leonid McGill book series, and added that he'd pretty much outlined the entire first season, which would be based on The Long Fall, and that he has a meeting with HBO execs next week, during which I assume he'll be handing over what he's done, and they'll further discuss the ongoing project.
And when asked in the NPR interview who his choice is for the starring role in the Leonid McGill series, guess who he named? Jeffrey Wright of course!
I should also note that the TNT network has ordered a pilot episode of Mosley's Fearless Jones series of novels, with plans for an eventual TV series, which he mentions in the interview.
So, with deals at 3 different networks for 3 different book series, Mosley and fans of his works, should hopefully see one of them go all the way; all 3 would be nice (especially the HBO series), but I'm not greedy :)
You can listen to the full 16-minute interview/call-in session HERE, in which he talks about putting out more science fiction books soon, writing post-black characters, another Easy Rawlins novel coming out in 2013, and more.
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