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Texas police knock woman out of wheelchair, Taser her while handcuffed
Woman in wheelchair Tased by deputies
Jacqueline Crea, KHOU 5:40 PM. CST November 22, 2016
HOUSTON – The Harris County Sheriff's Office has launched an internal investigation after a woman in a wheelchair, 36 year-old Sheketha Holman, was shocked with a Taser.
It was all recorded by surveillance cameras at the Valero gas station on Northborough Drive in northwest Houston on Nov. 16. Investigators will look into whether or not any policies were violated by sheriff's deputies when they used force.
Holman said she has used a wheelchair for many years because of severe back injuries, which included a back surgery and a hit-and-run accident. She told KHOU she had received a phone call from her pregnant daughter's boyfriend about a situation at the Valero gas station and drove over with 911 on the phone.
When she arrived at the gas station, her daughter was being arrested.
"They were grabbing her handcuffs and ramming her into the back of the car. I was like, 'Hey! Hey! Don't do that! She's pregnant!," Holman said.
Harris County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Deputy Thomas Gilliland confirmed that Holman's daughter was arrested and charged in connection with possession of marijuana and criminal mischief after she allegedly broke out patrol unit window.
"I was taking pictures of them, and he was like, 'Just leave the property, you're trespassing.They don't want you here,'" Holman said.
She said that was the first time anyone advised her to leave, and then things quickly escalated. Holman admitted she was arguing and cursing at deputies but believed they took it too far.
She said the charges against her, trespassing and resisting arrest, are all wrong.
"I was like, 'I'm trying to leave. I can't take off running, but I'm trying to leave,'" Holman said. "'Oh, you're resisting?' I was like, 'I'm not resisting.' That's when I had my hands up like this."
She said she could not put her hands behind her back. In the surveillance video, officers clearly struggle to keep her arms pinned, before one deputy shocks her with a Taser.


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(Series 33, ep. 19 by Julie Dixon 12.1.19) This week's Casualty review can be found over at Metro.
So what do we think? Does Duffy have dementia, or will it be some fixable thing that Holby's 'neuro team' (currently very diminished after Professor Gaskell killed Roxanna then himself, and Selfie left for wherever) be able to sort out? And will Charlie and Duffy fix their relationship? I'm guessing a definite yes to the second question, because Charlie is an angel of a man and when he realises that Duffy has been struggling with more than just lust for Bill Crowthers he'll be full of remorse and compassion. On the other hand, it'll be difficult for him to come to terms with the fact that she confided in Bill and not in him.
Oh, I don't know what's going to happen! But I do know that Louise and Robyn are currently Not Helping.


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DIY Organic Herbal Cough Drops – Completely Natural Remedy That Actually Works
Sniffling, sneezing… coughing and wheezing.
Four not so nice words that leave you feeling icky, tired and perhaps even a bit irritated.
A cough is a reflex that keeps the airways and the throat clear of mucus and irritants like smoke and dust. While it can be extremely annoying, it is rarely an indication of anything serious.
A chest cough means that it produces phlegm to clear the airways while a dry cough refers to the type of cough which doesn't produce any phlegm or thick mucus.
Most coughs don't require treatment and clear up within a few weeks. However, if your cough persists for an extended period of time, see your GP!
Common Causes of a Short-Term Cough
- An allergy like allergic rhinitis or hay fever
- Inhaled dust or smoke
- An upper respiratory tract infection which affects the sinuses, throat, or windpipe; it can be sinusitis, cold, flu, laryngitis or whooping cough
- A lower respiratory tract infection that usually affects the lower airways /lungs like for example bronchitis or pneumonia
- A flare –up of a condition like chronic bronchitis or asthma
Common Causes of Persistent Cough
- Smoking
- An allergy
- Bronchiectasis: Widening of the airways of the lungs
- Asthma, which often causes additional symptoms like chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing
- A prescribed medicine like for example an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor)
- Bronchitis and other long-term respiratory tract infections
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- Postnasal drip, often caused by sinusitis or rhinitis
If you have a cough for a week or two, there is no need to see your GP. But, seek medical attention if:
- Your cough is getting worse
- You have had the cough for more than three weeks
- Your have breathing difficulties or chest pain
- You have other symptoms like lumps or swellings in your neck, weight loss or a change in your voice
As mentioned in the very beginning, mild cough doesn't require any treatment as it will go away on its own within a couple of weeks. In addition, medicines designed to suppress cough or inhibit the production of phlegm are not recommended, as little evidence suggests that they do work and there is hardly anything safe regarding these remedies.
To avoid having the risk exposure to these medicines and their concerning ingredients, make a remedy yourself! Here is an amazing recipe which calls for readily available ingredients which are organic, all-natural, and completely safe.
Homemade Herbal Cough Drops
-½ a cup of raw honey
-½ a cup of coconut oil
-1 teaspoon of organic cinnamon
- Beat the coconut oil until whipped, using stand or a hand mixer
- Add the honey and whip until the two ingredients are fully blended
- Add the cinnamon
- Freeze for half an hour
- Remove the cough drops from ice cube tray
- Keep in an airtight container in the fridge
- Use as needed


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GOP Convention: Lives matter, period.
Another day.
Tough, rural southeast Ohio is a far cry from Cleveland, and Congressman Bill Johnson opened the day for me with a breakfast sponsored by the aluminum corporations (Alcoa, truck tires, a part of our lives everyday – who knew!) and an Ohio delegation that congratulated him on congressional work that creates jobs for regular people. An interesting foil (ouch) to the formal atmosphere of the GOP Convention.
A Florida-Georgia delegation joint party is a chance to meet other state reps. People want to embrace Israel, in a feeling of awe and identity that goes beyond the issues – their hugs are from the heart. At a 'What Women Want' by-invitation-only reception ('Join us for politically incorrect girl talk'), Ben Carson's eloquent wife Candy speaks out with Penny Nance to address how conservative women can find a voice without being angry.
Wanted to share some of the celebratory atmosphere that is everywhere outside the serious Convention hall – a riot of color and people, red-white-and-blue-and-sometimes-crazy. People pouring out of private parties – hobnobbing with Fox newscasters, Cosmopolitan magazine and its boxed water (it's like chugging milk with your cookies), SNL actors buying Trump t-shirts and many famous anchormen whom I didn't recognize. My lucky friends enjoyed me as unbeknownst paparazzi photographer (Thanks, ES and JDB for kidnapping me away! RS too).
Here's an example of what's for sale. I didn't manage to photograph the Trump socks, with a shock of hair at the top of each, but I did get my 'Hilary for Prison 2016' T-shirt..
The debate here is not whether Trump is good for the USA but how the country is managing its conflicts. The thousands of uniformed police, policemen on bicycles, policemen on horseback, state troopers, Secret Service, you name it – an unbelievable number of first responders positioned at every corner and in between, to protect a crowd honestly afraid of the terrible violence that has Americans staying home.
'Black lives matter', the slogan of those in the US who emphasize racial tension as the root of the hideous violence that has swept its cities, in Cleveland becomes 'Blue lives matter' in a show of support for the police, who really seem to be putting their very lives on the line by simply stepping outdoors in their blue uniforms.
I met people whose loved ones call in to make sure they're still alright, and hear of still others who stayed away completely for fear of their safety. I hear people parting on the corner, ending with the Israeli-all-too-familiar "Be safe, now." It's a chilling reminder that we are all in this together, and the thank-you's as we pass by policemen and navigate around fences and protective blockades, Americans standing and clapping in thanks to their servicemen.
I feel at home.
This cannot stay the norm. America the free, home of the brave. The Republican leadership, speaking one by one like a talent show on the Convention stage, is united in its message of strength, of returning America to what it was – great / united / strong. This is a week-long impressive lineup – if these are our leaders, I am hopeful. It's certainly what the US needs after eight years of unwinding the thread of what has kept this great country so special. We in Israel need this friend as leader of the free world, so here's to getting that back in November.
Now for Larry's kosher food, where the Jews can hang and spend time with our own tribe – an impromptu sit-down with Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer rivalled the roast beef for best reason to take a lunch break. Stay tuned.


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List of all Bollywood Romance Movies with starcast, confirmed release date, reviews, genre, duration and other details.
131 minutes
Genre: Rpmance, Comedy, Drama
Release date: 31st July 2009
Is love today distinctive from what it absolutely was before when lovers like Laila-Majnu or Romeo-Juliet perished in each others arms? Nowadays, in the age of on the web romance and one-night stands, several could claim enjoy is a whirlwind. But no!Love Aaj Kal will have you imagine that particular points do not modif...
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Genre: Romance, Drama
Release date: 2nd July 2010
I hate luv storys is the maxim Jay lives by. But as a secretary manager to Veer, the most famous passionate filmmaker of Indian Movie Business, Jay has little solution but to reside with bigger than living, shiny, cinematic enjoy on a day to day basis. Things just get worse when he is designed to function under the new...
Director: Punit Malhotra
Genre: Romance
Release date: 6th May 2011
Rhea is the quintessential girl next door, in love with Luv Nanda, the richest, most popular boy in college. On the eve of her 18th birthday, they plan to take their relationship to the next level. When accidentally she finds out Luv is not as nice as she thought he was, she decides to get mad, but to go even and bring...
Director: Bumpy
Genre: Romance
Release date: 2nd March 2012
London Paris New York is a film that captures the angst of the twenties, the most dramatic period of ones life - when you have to find a career, you have your first significant relationship and most importantly form your identity in this world. This is story about Lalitha, a middle class south Indian girl from Chembur ...
Director: Anu Menon
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release date: 26th April 2013
I Love New Year is an upcoming bollywood romantic comedy film directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, Starring Sunny Deol and Kangana Ranaut in lead role.The film at first had a tentatively title of 'Happy New Year', but had to change it
It's a story on what happens between two people in a span of two days ove...
Director: Radhika Rao
Genre: romance
Release date: 4th July 2014
Lekar Hum Deewana Dil is an upcoming romantic Bollywood drama film that stars Armaan Jain and Deeksha Seth. Jointly produced by Saif Ali Khan, Dinesh Vijan and Sunil Lulla under the banner of Eros International and Illuminati Films, it is the debut directorial venture of Arif Ali, who was the assistant writer of the fi...
Director: Arif Ali
Genre: Romance
Release date: 5th October 2018
Loveratri is an upcoming Bollywood movie produced by Salman Khan's Salman Khan Films and directed by Abhiraj Minawala. The movie stars Salman Khan's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma and newcomer Warina Hussain in lead roles. The film will be released on 5th October 2018....
Director: Abhiraj Minawala
Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Release date: 1st February 2019
An unhappily married woman discovers her father's infidelity with her co-worker through a series of quirky encounters....
Director: Shelly Chopra Dhar
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With a 0-60 time quoted at 2.8 seconds and a top speed in excess of 217 miles per hour, the Lamborghini Aventador SV will cover ground faster than most anything else on the road. But with over 70 percent of the world's surface covered in water, what's a well-endowed speed demon to do when he (or she) runs out of road?
Why, you buy a speedboat to match, of course! And that's just what we have here. Listed for sale via JamesEdition in Fort Lauderdale is an Aventador SV Roadster with a matching catamaran. And we do mean matching.
This 52-foot MTI G6 is done up inside and out in the same special shade of Verde Singh as the supercar, with coordinating Alcantara upholstery, carbon-fiber trim… the works. It even wears the door panels, lighting, steering wheel, and marinized switchgear from the Aventador. Oh, and there's the small matter of the engine: not one of Lamborghini's own maritime mills, but a single Mercury Racing engine that'll kick out 1,350 horsepower on 91-octane gasoline, or 1,550 on 112 AKI race fuel. That's said to be enough to propel the carbon-fiber catamaran to a top speed of 180 miles per hour on the open water.
The vessel is the result of a two-year build process and an investment of some $2.35 million, and is listed for sale (together with the Lambo) for a combined total of $2.199 million, which could make it the ultimate buy for the speed obsessed who's equally at home on the water as on the road. Check 'em out in the images and videos below.
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Defending champs Rusea's sent packing by Mile Gully
LUCEA, Hanover — Rusea's High's reign as ISSA/Wata daCosta Cup champions ended yesterday after they were knocked out in the second round by Mile Gully High on away goals after their tie ended in a 4-4 aggregate.
Despite winning 3-2 yesterday with two goals from Javoy Diaz in the first half, Rusea's had lost the first game 1-2 at Mile Gully as the Baron Watson-coached team advanced by virtue of scoring two away goals.
On Friday Glenmuir High became the first school team in Jamaica's history to advance on the away goal rule, but three more schools including Petersfield High and Maggotty High, joined them yesterday.
After Glenmuir High and Clarendon College advanced on Friday, they were joined in the quarter-finals by Lennon High, Garvey Maceo High, Petersfield High, Frome Technical, Charlemont High, Dinthill Technical, Manchester High, Cornwall College, Maggotty High, Port Antonio High, Old Harbour High, St James High, Mile Gully, and St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS).
Mile Gully, the 32nd and lowest-seeded team in the second round and who advanced as a best third-placed team, created the historic upset at the Colin Miller Complex in Lucea after they came from 0-3 down to score twice in the second half to knock out the top-ranked team.
Needing to win, Rusea's High were flying after Diaz scored in the 34th and 39th minutes, and it looked to be all over when Lenroy Anderson added a third in the 48th minute.
Watson told the Jamaica Observer that they were not ready to roll over and kept pushing and were rewarded with goals from Dontae Lawman in the 64th minute and Javel Coley with his 11th of the season in the 82nd minute to shift the game in their favour.
The veteran Watson said they were not surprised that they had beaten Rusea's a few days earlier. "On Wednesday we noticed they were big but not very agile, and we have small, quick and skilful players, so we knew that once we kept the ball on the ground and ran at them we would get success."
He said it was belief in themselves that led to the upset. "We told ourselves we were ranked 32nd and Rusea's was number one so we had nothing to lose. so we said let's go out and create history, no one expected us to do this but we worked hard in training and got what we worked for."
Petersfield High were beaten at home 0-2 by B B Coke as the teams ended both legs locked at 4-4, but the Westmorland schools advanced on away goals.
Cedric Titus were knocked out at the same stage for the second year as they were held 1-1 by Maggotty High who advanced on the away goal rule as well.
And two teams came back from first-leg losses to win and advance yesterday, Frome Technical and Charlemont High.
Frome trailed Christiana High 1-2 after the first leg but Alwin Hill, who had scored on Wednesday, got both goals as they won 2-0 yesterday for a 3-2 aggregate.
Charlemont High also lost 1-2 to Brown's Town in the first game, but won 3-0 yesterday to advance 4-2.
St James High also advanced after two closely fought games against Paul Bogle High, both ending in 1-1 scorelines, but the former champions prevailed 4-3 on penalty kicks.
Dinthill Technical were the biggest winners of the round with an 11-0 aggregate result over Herbert Morrison Technical, with a 5-0 win at home yesterday.
Marlando Maxwell scored a double for Manchester High as they beat Spalding High 3-1 for 6-1 overall; Aiden Jokomba scored twice as Cornwall College beat Titchfield High 3-0 for 6-1 overall, while Ronaldo Webster scored twice for STETHS in their 4-1 win over Vere Technical for a 6-1 aggregate result.
Garvey Maceo High ran their perfect win record to 12 games after a 2-1 win over Seaforth High for 3-1 all told.
Port Antonio High beat Oracabessa 3-0 for a 5-0 aggregate win, while Old Harbour drew 0-0 with St Mary High to advance with 2-0 on aggregate.
Yesterday's results
Lennon High 1, Little London 0 (2-1)
Garvey Maceo 2, Seaforth High 1 (3-1)
Petersfield High 0, B B Coke 2 (4-4 Petersfield on away goals)
Frome Tech 2, Christiana High 0 (3-2)
Charlemont High 3, Brown's Town 0 (4-2)
Dinthill Tech 5, Herbert Morrison 0 (11-0)
Manchester High 3, Spalding High 1 (6-1)
Cornwall College 3, Titchfield 0 (6-1)
Cedric Titus 1, Maggotty 1 (1-1 Maggotty on away goal)
Port Antonio High 3, Oracabessa High 0 (5-0)
St Mary High 0, Old Harbour 0 (0-2)
Paul Bogle High 1, St James High 1 (St James High 4-3 on penalties after 2-2 aggregate)
Rusea's High 3, Mile Gully 2 (4-4 Mile Gully on away goal)
STETHS 4, Vere Tech 1 (STETHS 6-1)
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He never came home when he said he would.... The facts never seemed to matter much when she was telling a story... The third drink made him intolerable to be around... Everybody knew he'd cop a feel if you got too close…She bullied everyone around her until she got what she wanted...
These situations, and many like it, run amuck all around us.
It's no big deal
(S)he didn't mean it
It was just that one time
I don't want to rock the boat –
These are the stories we tell ourselves when the truth is too hard to face.
The offender can be on the playground, in the workplace, in the White House, and in our own homes.
In all regards, there are two parties who are responsible in this situation, those who behave badly, and those who accept the bad behavior.
When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time. Such great wisdom from Maya Angelou. Oh, the heartache I would have avoided if only I'd listened to these wise words in a few key points in my life!
People show us who they are every day.
This part might hurt little…stop reading now, unless you are very, very brave.
As humans, we tend to minimize the things we can't reconcile and still get what we want. For some, it's easy to minimize predatory and abusive behavior if it means more money in our pocket; or if our personal beliefs might become more supported by the Supreme Court. For others, the thought of holding someone accountable and ending or changing a relationship is unfathomable. We will excuse almost any bad behavior if it means we will ultimately get what we want. Never mind what we must do to get there.
No one wants to admit that's what they're doing of course, no one wants to be that much of an asshole.
But here's the deal…
Sometimes we are all that asshole.
When we minimize and excuse the bad behavior of another, we are committing a form of highway robbery. For we are robbing the offending party of accountability and ultimately, growth. But more importantly, we are robbing ourselves of real relationship. When we don't stand up, we relinquish a bit of our soul.
Because by minimizing and accepting, we are essentially, agreeing that what is happening is ok.
Why do we minimize?
· We minimize because facing the truth gets in the way of our personal agendas
· We minimize because facing the truth is too hard for our hearts to comprehend
· We minimize because it is the easy way, it is the path of least resistance
· We minimize because we are afraid to admit that the desires of our heart for real relationship are grossly being unmet and it is killing us
So, we pretend it doesn't matter all the much. But I challenge you to consider, it might be the only thing that truly matters.
Real change only comes from the hearts of the people.


text: The rut season is full on, the bulls can be head calling out throughout the Bow Valley. Here's one of the bull with its harem I have been able to watch. The bull working to keep his harem together, calling out to attract more females and keep lesser males away. Still few weeks to go for the rut season, still time for other bulls to challange.


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Vehicle Info
- Exterior Color: Blue
- Interior Color: Black
- Engine: 3.0L V6
- Drive Line: Rear Wheel Drive
- Mileage: 113245
- Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
- Fuel: Gas
- Title: Clean
Vehicle Options
Vehicle Description
This BMW 328i runs great and is in excellent shape. The exterior is in great condition. The interior is really clean and stain free. The tires are in good shape and have a lot of tread left. The wheels have been professionally painted black. All of the windows, the A/C, sunroof, and the electronics work properly. There are no check engine lights or warning lights on the dash. It comes with the original owner's manual. I have a clean title and a in hand.


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You're looking at it.
Internet use — and misuse — is straining marriages more than ever in at least one country, according to a new report:
The Catholic Church's marriage counselling service says the misuse of the internet is the fastest-growing cause of marital difficulty in Ireland.
ACCORD's annual report for 2010 showed that while the number of people listing internet usage as a factor in their difficulties only accounted for a small number of the total complaints, it was still the fastest-growing area of concern.The number of marriages citing internet misuse as a cause for conflict increased by 20 per cent in the last year, and by 125 per cent since ACCORD began recording stats on it in 2007.
The report, being launched this lunchtime, elsewhere found that there had been a year-on-year decrease in the number of couples seeking marriage preparation courses – reflecting the reductions both in the number of marriages, and in the growing number of alternative providers.
The service's 800 counsellors offered 43,000 hours of counselling last year, its highest figure to date. The number of couples seeking its marriage counselling service was up by 8 per cent on last year.


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Sugar Alternatives with Chef Miro Uskokovic, 2/22/18
Sugar Alternatives with Chef Miro Uskokovic, 2/22/18
Join Chef Miro Uskokovic, of New York City's beloved restaurant, Gramercy Tavern, for a class on sugar alternatives.
We'll look at the world beyond highly processed conventional sugars, and explore the possibilities with nature's best sweeteners like maple sugar, coconut palm sugar and date syrup.
Chef Miro will be talking about how various alternative sugars react in baked goods and why sugar is necessary for successful baking. He'll also discuss how to use these sugars in everyday baking, and why these sugars are better for your overall health and the environment.
For the demo portion of the class Chef Miro will be preparing his delicious maple sugar cookies, chocolate date fudge cake and coconut sugar caramel, providing students with a hands-on, visual experience on how each sugar affects the taste, look, and texture of the final product. Come ready to learn and ask questions!
Complimentary Rosé included.
Maple Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Date Fudge Cake
Coconut Sugar Caramel
About Miro
Miro Uskokovic was born and raised in small town Vrbas in Serbia. He grew up on his family farm where his mother had a small cheese and cake-making operation.
At seventeen, Miro came to the United States for the first time as part of a high school exchange program in Greentown, Indiana. After returning home to Serbia he attended hospitality college in Novi Sad.
In 2006 he relocated back to Indiana where he nurtured his love of baking, working with Pastry Chef Andrea Kirkpatrick in her shop Pastry Diva in Greentown, known for modern American cakes.
In 2008 Miro enrolled in The Culinary Institute of America, where he received an Associate's Degree in the culinary program in early 2010. While completing his externship in the savory kitchen at Wallsé, Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner'sflagship restaurant, Miro met Jean-Georges Pastry Chef, Johnny Iuzzini, who offered him the opportunity to train as his production intern during his days off. After completing his program at the CIA he returned to Jean-Georges as a pastry cook. Within a year and a half, Miro had become the Pastry Sous Chef at Jean-Georges, working first under Iuzzini and then Pastry Chef Joseph Murphy.
After his time at Jean Georges, Miro was named the Pastry Chef of Aldea, Chef George Mendes' Flatiron restaurant. In the fall of 2013 Miro became the Pastry Chef of Gramercy Tavern. In spring 2015 Miro was also named the Pastry Chef of the new Untitled restaurant at Whitney Museum.
Miro's work was recognized by Dessert Professional who named him one of the Top Ten Pastry Chefs in North America in 2015. His work was also recognized by many media outlets like Saveur, Bon Appetite, Bake from Scratch, New York Mag, Life and Thyme, Eater just to name a few. His work was praised in both Untitled and Gramercy Tavern New York Times reviews by Pete Wells.
Miro's contemporary American desserts are created out of a collection of personal memories and experiences, as well as influence from other cuisines.
You can follow Miro on Instagram at @mirouskokovic, and read up on declicisous recipes on his blog at Miro Bakes


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Random thoughts of Terry Hamblin about leukaemia, literature, poetry, politics, religion, cricket and music.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
stem cell transplants - a personal history
In 1983 I got involved in a an autologous bone marrow transplant (ABMT). This was a woman with untreatable ovarian cancer. The idea was to increase the dose of chemotherapy that we gave her. The most sensitive tissue to the toxicities of the alkylating agents is bone marrow, so we thought we could take this out of the equation by storing it in the fridge while she had a big dose of melphalan. The technology worked but the chemotherapy did not damage the cancer.
In 1985 I was given a grant to pursue the idea of ABMT in lymphoma. We had access to Campath - at that time a rat monoclonal antibody. The problem with ABMT in lymphoma is that there is often lymphoma in the bone marrow, so we thought we would be able to launder the marrow with Campath to clean out the lymphoma. This was more successful and we did our first CLL/SLL transplant in 1985. He was cured of his CLL/SLL but died 13 years later of lung cancer.
We transplanted several other patients at this time and some of these were very successful ans some are still alive. For patients with very heavily contaminated bone marrow, even Campath could not get it clean. We then saw a paper by Martin Korbling who described a patient with Burkitt lymphoma who had been treated by a stem cell transplant using stem cells harvested from the peripheral blood (PBSCT). We thought we could try the same thing, especially since I was President of the European Society for Haemapheresis at this time and new all about harvesting cells from the blood.
In fact stem cells had been harvested from the blood before in chronic myeloid leukemia, but that was thought to be a special case, where the disease seemed to consist of bone marrow spilling out into the blood. No-one had suspected that you could get marrow stem cells from the blood in other diseases.
In 1986 we had a patient whose bone marrow was solid with lymphoma (mantle cell lymphoma in fact) We were trying a new chemotherapy regimen, IMVP16, and we had the idea that during the recovery phase from the chemotherapy, stem cells might shower into the peripheral blood as they had with Korbling's case. Sure enough, we had an assay for bone marrow progenitor cells (CFU-GM) as after chemotherapy we found large numbers of these cells appearing. By this time Chris Juttner in Adelaide had done a stem cell transplant in AML so we went ahead in our patient. It was a great success and we put him into a complete remission that lasted for 18 months. This was the first PBSCT in the UK and we think the third or fourth in the world. We did two further such transplants and then published the three cases in a paper in the B J Haem. The important finding was that the neutrophils recovered much more quickly after a PBSCT than after an ABMT, 15 days compared to 24.
We then started doing autografts in myeloma. Having already given high doses of melphalan in this disease and nursing patients through 6 weeks of pancytopenia, we though we would be able to manage this safely. In order to generate the stem cell harvest we had to give 7g per square meter of cyclophosphamide, a huge dose, but the patients negotiated this safely. Again this was very successful, though others were worried about the large dose of chemotherapy, we found that we were able to harvest enough stem cells to do a double autograft in some patients.
Then an Italian group published the fact that instead of chemotherapy you could generate stem cells in the blood by giving the growth factors G-CSF or GM-CSF the whole field took off. In fact, even allogeneic transplants used peripheral blood stem cells as a preference. Because bone marrow transplants and peripheral blood stem cell transplants tend to get lumped together a new term was coined - human stem cell transplants (HSCT) which encompasses both.
We did our first allograft in 1985. She was a young mother with high count acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This disease has a terrible prognosis and we decided that she needed a transplant. Because the past 4 transplants that we had sent to London had all died of the procedure we decided that we couldn't do worse if we did it ourselves. In fact we did rather better, because at least the patient got home for a while. Unfortunately, she developed graft versus host disease and then interstitial lung disease and died a few months later. I met her daughter a few months ago. there were no recriminations; she though that we had done the best for her mum. She left the hospital in a white Rolls Royce in a blaze of publicity.
In this case her sister had been the donor - it was a matched sibling transplant. We went on to do several more transplants which were more successful, but unfortunately the powers that be decided that resources should be concentrated in a different center.
When I started going to Kings College Hospital, I linked up with the biggest transplant center in the UK, one run by my old research fellow who had done our first allograft with us back in 1986. The majority of transplants done there are matched unrelated transplants (MUD) where the donors come from a volunteer donor panel. Sometimes these are known as volunteer unrelated donor transplants (VUD). To some extent this has made transplants more available, but still, because most hematologic diseases occur in older patients, most are unsuitable for standard transplants.
I remember going to a lecture about 10 years ago when the lecturer proposed that transplants work not by rescuing patients after a massive dose of chemotherapy, but by an immune attack on the tumor, the so-called graft-versus-leukemia effect. Therefore it wasn't really necessary to blast the patient with radiotherapy, simply to immunosuppress him enough for the graft to become established. This 'mini-tranplants' began. These are sometimes known as reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) transplants, and sometimes non-myeloablative grafts. There are various regimens used for the conditioning. In Seattle they use low-dose total body irradiation, but in other centers they rely on a small dose of fludarabine to immunosuppree, and in the UK they often use Campath. Patients up to the age of 70 can be safely transplanted, which brings patients with MDS and CLL into the transplantable range.
Still to be solved is the problem of ethnic minority volunteer donors. One solution seems to be cord-blood donors. Cord blood doesn't need to be so tightly matched and one or two mismatches are often perfectly acceptable. This extends the number of possible donors and even with patients who are half Serb and half Nigerian a donor can be found. Kings has started a cord blood program. Often the graft is not large enough for an adult transplant and in these cases two cords must be used. Only one will transplant, but the second sustains the first while it is expanding. One disadvantage of cord transplants is the risk of EBV driven lymphomas which occurs in 20%. The risk can be elimnated if rituximab is given with the graft, but this will likely make the recipient hypogammaglobulinemic for life.
Transplants are getting better all the time but the problems are not yet solved. There are patients that sail through the procedure with little problem, for others the procedure is lethal. We know some of the factors that influence outcome, but not all. Because the risk is uncertain we are reluctant to recommend it except where the alternative is definitely worse, but often that is a matter of judgement.
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- Chonette said...
I just love the detail of your historical chronology on your writing.
I was surprice to learn that only 19 transplants of CLL had been done at the Royal Free Hospital, I thought it was very little, but reading your blog it makes me more aware of how new the technology is for RIC-MUD-SCT.
Yes it is a very personal decision and all things have to be considered, but maybe it is worth the risk if at least the experience will help future patients, I am sure each transplant leaves a positive learning for doctors.
Thanks for relating your personal history on transplants.
Keep it going
- 13 March, 2008 16:31
You mention the 'powers that be'. I assume that's the government in the NHS.
Also, you don't mention this time the miserable life some (all?) transplant patients have after their transplant. You mentioned in a previous post the two patients who chose death over graft versus host disease. I know of one person who, several years post-transplant, still has serious skin problems due to G-v-HD, to the extent that they won't/can't leave the house without wearing a knit cap, scarves, and over-all body covering (not a problem in Taliban countries I suppose).
But definitely life-changing and not in a good way.
Is the transplant worth the time, pain and suffering, and money???
Some CLL folks blithely discuss a transplant as just another treatment, but I think it is so much more than that.
- 14 March, 2008 15:16
- Terry Hamblin said...
The powers that be were teaching hospital experts who thought that a teaching hospital should do teh transplants even though our unit had a much better academic record. It was this epsiode that made me realize that you can't fight the system. My transplanter coolleague promptly decamped to Chicago.
No, I haven't commented on likely outcomes in this article - I was using it to explain the various abreviations to ACOR members.
- 14 March, 2008 18:38
I enjoy the historical perspective.
I often think that if I had had CLL a hundred years ago, I would be dead by now.
Even though there is no cure, treatments do matter and do add years of good quality of life for the patient.
- 15 March, 2008 16:57
Thank you for the history Dr. Hamblin. I have spent over seven months preparing for a mini BMT- at Ohio State University-to have it called off due to other ailments... a cancerous kidney. It is expected that I might once again climb the BMT tree- if so I do it with extrme reluctance.
God Bless,
Randy Shannon
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|▲ Schedules for Movie night and posters.
The Dankook Cinematheque association shows a movie every Friday night at Jukjeon campus, Dankook University (DKU). Purpose of this association is to provide opportunity to watch movie with Dankookians (students of Dankook University) in one place. The movie starts at every Friday 7 P.M. at media center room 110 except holiday. The Dankook Cinematheque association selects 4 or 5 movie and notify at official Facebook page. In May, they will showing 4 movies for every each Friday. And diverse genres of movies will show up for Dankookians. <Pulp Fiction> by Quentin Tarantino, <RAGE> by Lee Sang-il, <The Silence of the Lambs> by Jonathan Demme, and <Buena Vista Social Club> by Wim Wenders are screen of this month. The association arrange for special show for talking about one topic or movie director and showing their movies in May. This notice also will be on the official Facebook page.
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How to Become a Substitute Teacher in 5 Steps
Substitute teaching provides a way to gain teaching experience and make some income. Read on to learn about the various state requirements for substitute teachers, and get info about job options in this field. Schools offering Teaching & Learning degrees can also be found in these popular choices.
What Is a Substitute Teacher?
Substitute teachers are qualified teachers with a bachelor's degree and a teaching license. These teachers do not assume daily responsibilities for the same class. They are available on-call to fill in for full-time teachers who are absent. In some cases, they may fill in for a few classes, or they may fill in for several days when a teacher will have a prolonged absence due to illness or personal matters. They are normally left with lesson material to instruct students, and they're provided with assignments for the students in their care to complete. They take attendance, teach the class, monitor student behavior and performance, address any issues within the class and assist students with their work.
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|Substitute teaching licensure is sometimes required
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|Median Hourly Wage (2016)
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Step 1: Research Your Options
As an aspiring substitute teacher, you'll have to decide what subjects and age groups you'd like to teach. You can confer with regular teachers and experienced substitute teachers to explore these options. Substitute teaching has a flexible schedule; you can fill in for short-term absences or long-term personal leaves. Substitute teaching duties range from supervising students while they work on independent projects to teaching lesson plans and answering questions.
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We will provide the Simple Balinese Attire; our Dance instructor will assist you to wear it. The lesson will be accompanied by live traditional music (gamelan). You will learn some dance movement for 60 minutes while mineral water will be served during the course.
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Associated Professionals; Clinical, Administrative, Management
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This guide is currently undergoing a remake, please bear with me until it is finished. I have some of the information live so that people can get some ideas of what to do when visiting Kawagoe. And the full list of all the Kawagoe posts on this blog are hyperlinked below.
Page 1…Introduction
Page 2…Ichibangai
Page 3…Penny Candy Alley
Page 4…Shrines and Temples
Page 5…Kawagoe with Kids
Page 6…Museums and educational facilities
Page 7…Shopping
Page 8…Dining, food and drink
Page 9…Festivals
Page 10…Seasonal Attractions (New Year, Setsubun, Hanami etc)
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- Aloha Cafe Kapilina | KAWAGOE
- Shingashi River today | KAWAGOE
- Cafe Terrace Lodgi | KAWAGOE
- Cafe Matilda | KAWAGOE
- Kawagoe Styrofoam Art 2019
- Afternoon tea, Kawagoe Prince Hotel
- Kore ga kakigori aka Korekaki| KAWAGOE
- Pottery Workshop at Touho Yamawa | KAWAGOE
- Protection Cat Cafe Neko Katsu | KAWAGOE
- Isanuma Park | Kawagoe
- Newly opened Trampoline Airjoy | KAWAGOE
- Kawagoe 3D Trick Art Museum | KAWAGOE
- Ishihara Mokkokan – cafe and retro showroom | KAWAGOE
- Even toddlers can climb at Sports Authority | KAWAGOE
- CLOSED Small branch of Kid's US Land near station | KAWAGOE
- Su Lab, the Kendama Cafe and Shop | KAWAGOE
- Monolith: Bouldering gym with kids wall | KAWAGOE
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- Free Shoyu Factory Tour & Cafe Kura at Matsumoto Soy Sauce | KAWAGOE
- Fun shopping and Festival Hotspot: Maruhiro | KAWAGOE
- Hatsuneya Garden Cafe【from Google Maps & City-Cost Reviews】 | KAWAGOE
- Setsubun: catching beans for good luck at Kitain Temple | KAWAGOE
- Naritasan Temple (& Rilakkuma amulets) | KAWAGOE
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Another illustration how to wire and build a simple water level, rainfall, leakage & water overflow detection. As you can see the first diagram below its uses a water sensor module which can be plug easily or build your own
Wiring the Electret Microphone Sensor Breakout Board
This is a breakout board of an Electret microphone, sound sensor. Which is essentially provide your Microcontroller an ear to detect or listen sound wave. This microphone has 100Hz-10kHz with an 60x mic preamplifier to amplify the sounds of voice,
Wiring the BH1750 Digital 16bit Serial Output Type Ambient Light Sensor
The digital 16bit serial output type Ambient Light sensor IC develop by ROHM semiconductor. The BH1750 IC is a digital Ambient light sensor IC that drives on i2c / IIC bus interface. This IC is the most suitable to obtain
Wiring The Laser Transmitter on Photocell with Microcontroller
Another illustration how to build a simple physical intrusion detection with laser and photoresistor (or light-dependent resistor, LDR, or photocell). This guide shows how to wire and build a laser tripwire that triggers an alarm or output when the laser
Wiring Light Blocking / Photo Interrupter Sensor
In this illustration we will going to wire the light interrupter. A photo interrupter is transmission type photo sensor that integrates optical receiving and transmitting elements in a single package please see the diagram below. Since the method involves light
Wiring DIGISPARK ATTINY85 with 096″ OLED Display Screen
In this illustration we will going to wire the ATTINY85 to control the OLED Screen using i2C Bus on ATTINY85 Microcontroller, I will just give an introduction what is ATTNY85 Microcontroller. The ATTINY 25,45, and 85 is a low power
Wiring the MPU 6050 Sensor Mems Accelerometer GYRO
The MPU 6050 sensor board contains a MEMS ACCELEROMETER and MEMS GYRO a single chip that provide a very accurate data, as it contains 16bits analog to digital conversion hardware for each channel that captures the X, Y, and Z
Wiring DHT11, DHT22, with OLED Screen on ESP8266 12E
Yet another illustration how to use the 0.96" OLED 128×64 Screen Display, and DHTXX Temperature & Humidity Sensor, The OLED 128X64 Screen Display module it is made of 128×64 individual blue OLED pixels, each on is can be turn on
Wiring the SIM900A GSM/GPRS Development Board
In this illustration we are going to wire the SIM900A an ultra-compact and reliable wireless module. The SIM900A is a complete Dual-Band GSM/GPRS module in a SMT type device. These SIM900A delivers GSM/GPRS 900/1800MHz performance for voice, SMS, data, and
Wiring the Soil Moisture with Arduino
In this illustration we will going to wire the Moisture Sensor. These sensor can be used as a soil moisture to detect water level on the soil, if the soil moisture is depleted it will send a signal to HIGH.
Wiring The DS18B20 1-Wire Temperature Sensor
In this illustration we will going to wire the DS18B20 single wire temperature sensor. The digital DS18B20 Sensor provide fairly good accuracy and range of connection. The wire length can be reach up to 100m. The DS18B20 has four main
Wiring the 3 AXIS Digital Compass Magnetometer HMC5883L
In this illustration we will going to wire the HMC5883 III AXIS Magnetometer, this module is capable of sensing 3 directions. It's communicate with the HMC5883L Chip onI2c interface with on-board logic level converter. The HMC588L is using 3.3 or


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This is a great dish! Very inexpensive to make too. This is adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe.
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
4 slices of bacon, chopped
2 cups French lentils
4 1/2 cups stock or broth
Salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 300F. Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium heat, add the vegetables and bacon, and cook until onion is soft and translucent. Add lentils and cook about 1 minute. Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise until tender and thickened, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Yummy!
I served this with brown rice and kale sautéed with olive oil and garlic.


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The Tijuana River Watershed straddles the U.S.-Mexico border and houses more than 1.5 million people as well as many animal and plant species valued for their ecological characteristics and endemic to the sensitive habitats found in the immediate surrounding areas. At the northwestern end lies the Tijuana River Estuarine Reserve in Imperial Beach, CA, the last functioning estuary in southern California, and whose increasing number of endangered plants and animals are constantly threatened by the quality of the effluent and discharge of runoff and waste water flowing in from upstream. Only 8 miles off the Pacific Ocean shore portion of the watershed, stand the Coronados Islands, which despite being considered part of the Pacific Isles and listed as a conservation area, lack a conservation declaration and management plan of their own.
Margarita Díaz leads Tijuana Waterkeeper and its parent organization Proyecto Fronterizo de Educación Ambiental (PFEA, it Spanish acronym; Cross-Border Environmental Education Project in English). When she started working for PFEA in 1993, Margarita –an architect by training-- helped design, plan, and manage PFEA's projects. In 2007 she was appointed to serve as Executive Director. Her lifelong love of the ocean and beach continually inspire her along her chosen path - promoting actions that decrease the human footprint in and around Tijuana's coastal environment. For her work recognizing the indivisibleness of the U.S. and Mexico's natural ecosystems and educating –along with partners—1,500 students, she has received various awards. She attributes her success to knowledge and skills she picked up along the way while developed cross-issue projects addressing sustainable housing, renewable energy, and pollution prevention.
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I've been looking for Bukkit plugin work, and I finally found out what to do. I've always liked survival servers, but wished they had a little bit more features. Things like cars and helicopters. So, I decided to do just that.
I started with the vehicles: Cars, Tanks, Parachutes, and Helicopters. It wasn't hard, and it was all working in about a day. Then, I thought of other things I would want a survival server to have. APARTMENTS.
This would mean people could live all close together, AND I wouldn't have to worry about griefing. One of the big things I don't like about survival servers is that you have to travel really far away to find resources that haven't already been claimed or destroyed by other players. If I had a separate world for people to live in, I could reset the normal world but keep the apartments world. I started out my server with these two small things.
Apartments, and vehicles. But even that was boring, and currently, there wasn't currency. I wanted to use a plugin like Vault for the economy, but I also wanted to code my own plugin to manually do things like give people money for destroying certain blocks. I probably could've done this with the Vault API, but it was WAY to confusing.
So, hard as it was, I made my own currency plugin. It does basically what Vault does. You can have buy and sell signs, and I can add or remove money from a player's balance. But was even better then Vault, was the ability to get money on mining certain ores, and you can write checks.
Then, me and my brother made the Empire State Building, and it was HUGE. Over three hundred apartments! I made a command for buying apartments, and made a bunch of signs that let people buy materials to decorate the inside of their apartments. But just getting money and resources to decorate the inside of your tiny apartment is boring. It would be better if there was a city outside, that people could interact with.
In fact, I even made it so you can buy your own skyscraper! And the thing about my server was, you don't have to work too hard to get lots of money. After that, houses were introduced. You could buy your own house, which is roughly the same size as three apartments. It comes with a garage, too! I like these, because they are out in the country, and funner to decorate.
I invited my friends, and they all say it's a pretty cool server. If you want to join, the IP is 8.6.9.


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Rajya Sabha means the 'Council of States', and is also the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
Rajya Sabha is an essential part of the triumvirate, that is at the core of the functioning of the government of India. The Rajya Sabha, along with Lok Sabha and the President of India forms a holy trinity of sorts, through which every law and legislation in the country is passed and observed. In fact, all the amendments necessary to the Constitution are also carried out with the approvals of the two houses of the Parliament, i.e. the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House).
Elements of the Rajya Sabha: The Rajya Sabha is an extremely signinficant establishment of the Parliament of India. Literally meaning the council of states, the Rajya Sabha houses members from various states and union territories of India. The Rajya Sabha can have no more than 250 members. Out of the 250 members present in the house, 238 are representatives of their respective state and territorial legislative assemblies, while the remaining 12 are personally nominated by the President of India from the fields of arts, literature, social activism, etc.
Eligibility for Membership: Accordiang to Article 84 of the Constitution of India, a person can be cleared to be a member of the Rajya Sabha only under the following terms and conditions:
- He/she must be a citizen of India and make and subscribe before some person authorized in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule to the Constitution;
- He/she must be not less than 30 years of age;
- He/she must possess such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
Authority: The Rajya Sabha is always presided by a Chairman. Usually, the Vice President of India plays the role of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. In his absence, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha presides over the house. The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is chosen by the members among themselves. In the event of the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman's absence, a member of the Rajya Sabha belonging to the panel of Vice Chairmen can step up to the designation of overseeing the proceedings of the house.
Leader of the House: Besides the personalities standing guard to the proceedings of the house, the Rajya Sabha also includes a Leader of the House who is responsible for making available all the facilities that will help the house to successfully debate a topic to conclusion. Normally, the Prime Minister of India takes up this role. He/she also represents the house by playing its spokesperson on formal occasions. The Leader of the house takes his place next to the Chairman on the right, so that the latter can take his advice and consult him/her whenever necessary.
Leader of Opposition: The term opposition refers to the parties or the coalition of parties who rival the ruling party. The opposition has been granted a considerable amount of importance in the Constitution of India. The opposition is responsible for criticizing the ruling party for its governing policies and strategies. The opposition is also responsible for questioning the government and finding its flaws in the system of governance in order to perfect it in due course of time. The Leader of Opposition represents the opposition and voices various concerns on its behalf during the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha.
Election and retirement of members: Out of the 250 members of the Rajya Sabha, twelve members are personally appointed by the President of India. The President chooses these set of members from the fields of arts, literature, science, social science, etc. The remaining 238 members are made part of the Rajya Sabha by a voting process in the legislative assemblies of their respective states. The members who are elected for a full six-year term retire after the end of their stipulated membership period. However, a one-third of the Rajya Sabha members retire biennially, i.e. in every two years. These members are replaced by other members for the remaining time period.
Powers of the Rajya Sabha: The primary function of the Rajya Sabha is to pass laws, legislations and bills in partnership with the Lok Sabha. The bills approved by the Lok Sabha have to be duly approved by the Rajya Sabha for them to translate into laws or legislations. Some of the most important debates concerning the country's future are debated in the Rajya Sabha. In fact, the Union Budget of India is presented before the Rajya Sabha at the start of every financial year. However, the Rajya Sabha has limited influence over financial matters that are being discussed in the Parliament, as the Constitution enables the Lok Sabha to hold an upper hand in these matters.
Disqualification of Membership: The Constitution of India also defines the parameters of disqualifying an individual as a member of the Rajya Sabha:
- If he/she holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder;
- If he/she is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
- If he/she is an undischarged insolvent;
- If he/she is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgement of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State;
- If he/she is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament.
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The Lenten practice of almsgiving is a sacrifice our own comfort and desires for the good of others. Learn more about the roots and practical ways of charity — gifts not only of our money but our time and talents as well — in this series from our partner Catholic News Service.
Our responsibility to charity requires a self-sacrifice
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The EE brands both generated higher than average numbers of complaints from customers, while O2 retained its position as the least complained about mobile provider
EE brands T-Mobile and Orange were the most complained about mobile providers between July and September.
Ofcom's third quarter report shows that T-Mobile generated 0.13 complaints per 1,000 customers, largely driven by issues related to billing and complaints handling. The industry average is 0.07 per 1,000 customers.
Orange and (for the first time in two years) Virgin Mobile also generated complaints in excess of the industry average, at 0.12 and 0.09 per 1,000 customers respectively.
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Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE's financial hub, has announced the launch of its first overseas representative office in Beijing, capital of China.
The ADGM China Office reinforces Abu Dhabi's ongoing collaborations with the Chinese government and financial and business community, a statement said.
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As part of the launch of the China office, ADGM entered into new collaborations with key Chinese authorities and institutions to augment the Belt-and-Road growth plans, the statement added.
Ahmed Al Sayegh, chairman of ADGM, said: "We are pleased to inaugurate ADGM's first overseas office in the capital of China and honoured to play a part in supporting the long-term growth plans of both China and the UAE.
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50 Most Common Signs of Stress --SuperStress Busting 101/
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Stress is a word used so commonly to describe uncomfortable situations it's hard to know the exactly what it means. The concise oxford dictionary defines stress as "a disease resulting from continuous mental stress." Most people think of stress as an unpleasant situation or distress.
But times are different we are moving at a much faster pace and stress has transformed into a whole new kind disease of monster proportions – one I call SuperStress. This silent and deadly transformation of stress evolved when we acquiesced to answering emails within a minutes of their receipt and felt obligated to consider practically sleeping with our PDAs , cell phones and blackberries to make sure that we were " available", even on our vacations . In cooperation with our new values and compounding the problem isthe presence in airports, banks, elevators and even in taxis of television screens streaming news reports which tell us of the latest crises around the world—"keeping us informed " so we don't have to chase every disaster 24/7 – it can chase us. Great—or is it?
When we feel stressed our body reacts by sending signals via the limbic system, a special area of the brain designed to trigger a rapid physiologicalresponse, to flee. Stress experts believe that this response is an evolutionary adaptation whose purpose enabled victims of dangerous predators to run, escape or flee.
So, when danger is perceived, real or not, the "fight or flight" response triggersneurohormones from the limbic system of the brainto be released into our blood streamand in turn signalsthe adrenal glands to secreteanotherhost of hormones known as catecholemines: epinephrine, norepinephrineand cortisol. All of these moleculesmobilize energy in the body with the intent offleeing. For example, if I hear that I have just lost my job my body goes into a fight or flight response just as much as if a mastodon or tiger were chasing me. In this situation what follows from the adrenal surge is a body response that reduces digestive processes to save energy, enhance our immune system to protect us from potential wounding in battle and massive releases of blood sugar (vital energy for mobility).
In a short term emergency the changes made by SuperStress do very little to harm the body – we use up more vitamins and calories but we can recover from the damage. The problem comes when this response is triggered over and over with no time for rest. The relentless wear and tear of mobilizing for danger takes a different course – digestion gets out of whack, blood sugar surges begin to push the body into a near diabetic like state and immunity instead of being strong and robust becomes weakened and myriad of medical conditions start emerging in the chronically stressed individual
Here are the fifty most common signs of stress identified by the American Institute of Stress:
1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain
2. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
3. Gritting, grinding teeth
4. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
5. Stuttering or stammering
6. Trouble learning new information
7. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands
8. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
9. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
10. Difficulty in making decisions
11. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness
12. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed
13. Ringing, buzzing or "popping sounds
14. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
15. Frequent blushing, sweating
16. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
17. Cold or sweaty hands, feet
18. Little interest in appearance, punctuality
19. Dry mouth, problems swallowing
20. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
21. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
22. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
23. Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps"
24. Overreaction to petty annoyances
25. Unexplained or frequent "allergy" attacks
26. Increased number of minor accidents
27. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
28. Obsessive or compulsive behavior
29. Excess belching, flatulence
30. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
31. Constipation, diarrhea32. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
33. Difficulty breathing, sighing
34. Rapid or mumbled speech
35. Sudden attacks of panic
36. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
37. Chest pain, palpitations
38. Problems in communication, sharing
39. Frequent urination
40. Social withdrawal and isolation
41. Poor sexual desire or performance
42. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
43. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness
44. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
45. Increased anger, frustration, hostility
46. Weight gain or loss without diet
47. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
48. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
49. Increased or decreased appetite
50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying
These are symptoms described by many of my patients. I wish I could say that the frequency is dwindling but a recent survey by the American Psychological Association in 2007 known as the "Stress in America Report" verifies that one third of Americans are suffering from extreme stress andthe prevalence of stress is now up to 79% ( up from 59% in 2006). I could write page upon page about why and how the body responds in a stressful situation but I am a medical pragmatist and ultimately like to see people gain control over stress so here are my top 10 suggestions to reduce stress that I share with patients:
1. Realize that whatever is stressing you will eventually resolve itself—nothing lasts forever
2. If you have symptoms that impact your effectiveness to work, think and behave with civility to your loved ones or work colleagues – get psychological support to figure out how you can cope in a more constructive way
3. Preserve your health sleep at least 6- 7 hours so your body can rejuvenate itself from daily the wear and tear of stress
4. Eat breakfast it will give you more energy to get thru it all
5. Take a 10 minute break in the middle of the day- this gives you a mental energy boost
6. Take a multi-vitamin we use up more vitamins under stress
7. Eatwholesome whole foods like whole grains, fishand lean meats, veggies and fruits your body needs nourishment under strain not junk food
Mobilize and take a 20 minute daily walk—physical activity mobilizes endorphins the "feel good" hormones
Answer the question "What 5 things am I grateful for today?" and find something inspiring to read every day
Make a commitment to yourself to go visit a friend in person this week—we all need each other One more stress buster it's not intuitive under circumstances of strain but it works —do something kind for someone, compliment somebody, wish someone well – for no good reason or help someone out. Reaching out to help someone reminds us of the interconnected nature of the human experience—and our capacity to aspire to our highest nature something we often forget under stress. As the author of One Door Closes, Another Door Opens, Arthur Pine, put it "Caring can start a domino effect.


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erin + mikael (part 2) / michigan wedding
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UK and Iceland trip
So we're heading to the UK and Iceland for all of August! We will be posting about our trip as we go and will include images that we take all around the UK, Iceland and mainland Europe.
We'll be back in sunny Australia in early September and ready to take bookings again from the 5th of September.
We have a landscape photography page on our site at www.allan-photography.com/landscapes
This will be shown on our main site at some point during our trip but feel free to visit it for now if you'd like to see some of the landscape shots I've shown so far.


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Happy holidays from Good Enough!
To celebrate this most merry time of year, Good Enough has pulled out all the stops – including the timeless tradition of speaking with a deranged stuntman.
In the second segment, Robbie, Leonard, Celeste, and Sam all count down their top ten things of 2014. What will rank highest on their lists? Only one way to find out (hint: the one way to find out is to listen).
Thanks for hanging out. Have a safe and happy holiday and new year.