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He ate sheep brain soup in the bazaar and pulled all-nighters with his students. He chaperoned high-schoolers on camping trips and joined in Kurdish folk dances with third- and fourth-graders. And although he came to teach English among northern Iraqis, he spoke the local Kurdish dialect well enough to barter in the street markets, where he found a tailor who could fashion the traditional Kurdish men's baggy trousers and sash to fit his non-traditional trim waist and lanky frame.
In six years teaching at Classical School of the Medes (CSM) in Sulaymaniyah, a city of 1 million in northern Iraq, Jeremiah Small brought to his classroom lessons steeped in Shakespeare, John Bunyan, Joseph Conrad, C.S. Lewis, and American-made movies. All the while, the sandy-haired American himself was becoming more a Kurd.
"He knew the mountains surrounding the city better than we did," observed Amed Omar, a 2010 graduate of CSM. "He was very Kurdish, very hospitable, very connected to all our lives."
"He became not only the ablest and favorite teacher of the school but also one of the community's friendliest faces," wrote former student Meer Ako Ali, now studying in Lebanon.
That connection deepened the shock and trauma for students and colleagues when on March 1 an Iraqi student shot and killed Small as he bent his head to pray at the start of a morning class. The 33-year-old teacher from Washington state took bullets to the head and chest and died at the scene.
Eighteen-year-old Bayar Sarwar, an 11th-grader, then shot himself. He survived for several hours but died at Sulaymaniyah Emergency Hospital. The assailant was a grand-nephew of Jalal Talabani, the president of Iraq and head of the region's most powerful party, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.
Small's death was a powerful blow not only to his own community but to other schools in the CSM network across northern Iraq, and to the region's tiny contingent of non-governmental aid workers: Many survived the despotic years of Saddam Hussein and the following eight years of U.S. occupation and radical Islamic insurgency. They have worked to keep a low profile amid the region's ethnic and religious tensions, and the changing winds of U.S. policy. And now, two months after the departure of the last U.S. troop unit from Iraq, that perseverance suddenly appeared threatened by a lone teenage gunman whose motive for the shooting might never be known.
Remarkably, in the days following the incident, family and friends looked past ethnic and religious identity for healing. A funeral for Sarwar in a downtown mosque the day after the shooting turned into a joint service to honor Small also.
CSM teachers who shared a house with Small opened it in the afternoons so that students and others could come to mourn his death together. "There we sang worship songs and celebrated Jer's homegoing," one 2011 graduate told me in an email. "Everyone was surrounded by loved ones, to support, and be supported by. We all entered the house with tears on our eyes and left with a smile."
Small's family chose to bury him in Iraq. The March 6 service at the Art Hall in Sulaymaniyah, besides family and students, included leaders of Servant Group International (SGI), the U.S. organization that helps to support the schools, the Kurdish regional minister of education, and members of the killer's family. Fellow teachers led the singing of hymns and read from the psalms and New Testament. Students gave tributes to Small and family members also spoke.
But most remarkable was the reconciliation evident between Small's family, who are Christians, and Sarwar's, who are Muslims. The shooter's father, Rashid Sarwar, apologized to the Smalls for the killing. The teacher's father, Dan Small, said, "We do not have any hatred for the family of the student who killed our son." At one point both men embraced.
The idea of a school in northern Iraq using mainly Christian curriculum got started in a Nashville bagel shop, says author, pastor, and educator George Grant.
The 1990s was a tense period for northern Iraq: Saddam Hussein had ravaged the Kurdish population with chemical weapons and mass slaughters. A U.S.-led no-fly zone offered general protection from Baghdad but put the normally hard-working Kurds at the mercy of an international aid bureaucracy that rationed food, supplies, and medical care.
An Arab Christian pastor from Kirkuk named Yousif Matty decided he wanted to help the Kurds, and he linked up with SGI in Nashville, a relief group created originally to assist Kurds chased from their homelands by Saddam Hussein. But nothing in the region really was working. "The Kurds were harassed by [Arab] Muslims on every side," recalled Grant. "The idea of starting a school where their children could earn American high school diplomas would be like gold for them."
Matty agreed to run the first school, and the next logical step was to borrow from the Franklin Classical School-the school founded by Grant in 1992 that became a trailblazer in the Classical Christian education movement. With its curriculum as a foundation, students from downtrodden Kurdish families could receive English language instruction and perhaps American-made opportunities. Matty recruited Iraqis to help run the school and to teach, while Servant Group and Grant began to recruit and train teachers from the United States.
The mostly Muslim Kurds, predisposed to like Americans for the protection and help they received during the first Gulf War, seized on an education taught in a language other than Arabic, which under Saddam had become the language of oppression. In 2001 Classical School of the Medes was born-first in Sulaymaniyah, then the far northern city of Dohuk, and in 2003 in Erbil, the regional capital.
"Those schools have grown faster than any Classical Christian school in the United States," notes Grant, who has used the same model to help start Classical schools in Indonesia. The three Iraqi schools this year have over 2,000 students-nearly all Muslim-with 27 American teachers supplementing the Iraqi faculty. Matty serves as senior director of all three schools.
From the beginning the schools have been an anomaly, with Christian faculty from the United States teaching in classrooms that are 95 percent or more Muslim. The Classical formula puts emphasis on critical thinking, asking questions, and developing a worldview-in a culture where classroom activity centered on rote memory and repetition at all ages. Yet when I visited the Sulaymaniyah school in 2002, it had 60 students; today it has over 600.
Matty remains the on-the-ground visionary holding it together, and without playing down his Christian beliefs. Over the years he has successfully licensed each school with the Ministry of Education and demanded that the schools be given equal footing in their communities, and judged by their product. More than once he has left a rigorous meeting with government officials only to discover that some of them have just registered their own children to attend his schools.
"What we tell the Kurdish officials is we want to work hand in hand with Kurdish Muslims, we want to live with you but not at the edge of life. We want to be at the heart of Kurdistan, and we want to work hard for the good of the community," Matty told me in 2007.
In the classroom, Small operated much the same way, never hiding his own Christian beliefs but unafraid to explore the Quran and other religious texts with his students, along with the book of Romans and works of Western literature. "Inside and outside the classroom, Jeremiah made clear that he loved Jesus Christ," said his former student Amed Omar, "but he never demanded that we read the Bible or become Christians. You did not have to be a Christian to be a part of what he was doing, but Jesus Christ was ubiquitous everywhere in his life."
That may have led to tension with Sarwar, who several students said described himself as an atheist. A week before the shooting Small told an Iraqi friend, "I have a student who wants to kill me." When the friend asked him about it several days later, Small said he thought the issue had been resolved.
Small was the oldest of seven children and grew up moving around the country, including Alaska, until his parents, Dan and Rebecca Small, settled in southwest Washington to run a Bible camp. He graduated from Central Washington University and worked as a substitute teacher before attending an SGI presentation about the schools in Iraq. "I think I am supposed to go there," he told an SGI staff member.
In late 2005 Small arrived in Sulaymaniyah to teach English and history and, according to a statement released by Servant Group after his death, "continued to return to Iraq to teach year after year because of the great changes and hope he saw in the lives of his students."
G.K. Chesterton, in a quote Small liked to repeat for his students, said, "It might be true that the sun rises regularly because he never gets tired of rising. His routine might be due, not to a lifelessness, but to a rush of life." It was the theme defining Small's time in Iraq as he filled after-school hours, taught students rock climbing and organized trips to Europe over summer break. He helped to launch a student-run newspaper called Median Ink, and graduates Omar and Ali went on to launch a monthly newspaper in the region called Awat.
At one point Small and a fellow teacher helped to train and recruit first responders after he learned of a critical shortage of firemen and ambulance crews in the city. When he discovered the city had no real library, he encouraged students to launch a drive to create one. The students now say they will name the library after him.
Small returned to the United States twice a year, during summer break and at Christmas. "Every time he went through the airport scanner, we knew we were having to let go, not knowing if we would ever see him again," Dan Small told The Daily World of Aberdeen, Wash. "He was doing what he loved doing, and his students are testifying to that."
His last trip through the scanners, in January, turned into a nightmare of canceled flights and lost luggage that delayed his return to Iraq by almost a week. It gave him extra time with his family in Washington. Recounting the story, he concluded in an email to friends: "Even the things that don't feel good are good, because He has purposed them and will work-all-things for good."
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Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey: Live updates
Lance Armstrong's two-part interview with Oprah Winfrey begins Thursday night on OWN. Join us at 9 p.m. ET for live commentary and reaction throughout the 90-minute interview.
You can find OWN on your channel lineup by clicking here. Oprah.com will also be streaming the interview.
10:30 p.m. -- Part 1 of the interview is over. Part 2 airs tomorrow at 9 p.m. ET.
Grades: Oprah = A; Lance = D. Many would give him an F, but he merits some credit for his admission.
Most revealing questions: The opening series of yes/no queries about doping.
Did he cry: No.
Did he apologize: Not really. He said sorry to a few individuals but not to any larger group.
Soundbite of the night: "I'm not the most believable guy in the world right now, I understand."
Topics saved for Friday: Livestrong, Nike, lying to fans and cancer patients, motivation for doing this interview now.
10:27 p.m. -- "I stand on no moral platform here." The previous 87 minutes cleared that up, buddy.
10:24 p.m. -- If he could go back in time, he says he would not fight the USADA investigation. "I wouldn't fight, I wouldn't sue them, I'd listen." Then he'd try and set up Marty McFly's parents at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance.
10:23 p.m. -- Even when starting on what he seems to think is a revealing admission, he can't help but get defensive. "I was treated differently," he says of the attention. Yes, that's because you won the Tour de France seven times.
10:20 p.m. -- Lance doesn't sound defiant as much as he sounds exasperated that Oprah isn't buying his explanations.
10:16 p.m. -- "We would never be sitting here if I didn't come back," Lance says of his 2009 return. That return, by the way, came six years after this book documenting his doping regimen came out.
10:13 p.m. -- If you had "jealousy" in the "how will Lance Armstrong explain the Floyd Landis betrayal?" pool, congratulations. You and the rest of the world saw that coming.
10:10 p.m. -- MORE COMMERCIALS. You know, I'm thinking they didn't need to stretch this out to two nights.
10:07 p.m. -- "I called you crazy, I called you a bitch, I called you all these things, but I never called you fat," Lance says with a smile. His tone indicates he's expecting a Nobel Peace Prize for the candor. He was speaking of a woman who overheard Armstrong admitting to using PEDs when he was a cancer patient.
10:05 p.m. -- Seven of the past 15 minutes have been commercials. After watching Lance dance around questions for the past hour and feign contrition, this is not necessarily complaint.
10:00 p.m. -- Does he know whether he sued O'Reilly? "To be honest, we sued so many people." We've also shifted to Lance talking about himself in the third-person. The odds of him beating Oprah to that grammatical benchmark were slim.
9:59 p.m. -- The story Emma O'Reilly told about a doctor backdating a prescription so Lance could pass a test is true. "She's one of these people I have to apologize to."
9:56 p.m. -- He denies Tyler Hamilton's story about a failed test at a Swiss bike race and a rumored bribe/donation. "This is impossible for me to answer this question and have anybody believe it," he says. And who says Lance isn't self-aware!
9:55 p.m. -- "No, I didn't fail a test," Lance says, before falling back on the technicality that he didn't fail a test until samples were re-tested.
9:53 p.m. -- Still in commercials. OWN apparently intends to go from the red to the black in one night.
9:51 p.m. -- The first two commercials of this break mention stress. Another features a kid riding a bike. If the next one features a man with his pants on fire, I'm going to suspect these aren't coincidences.
9:49 p.m. -- He tears up when talking about how he'll have to apologize to people the rest of his life. I may be wrong, but I can't remember him apologizing during the first 49 minutes of this interview.
9:47 p.m. -- Lance says cheating didn't feel wrong, nor did he feel bad about it. He also says he didn't feel he was cheating. Any goodwill he'd receive from those answers is negated when he follows up by saying he didn't realize how "big" this was at the time.
9:46 p.m. -- Was he happy when he won big races? "There was more happiness in the process, in the build, in the preparation. The winning was almost phoned in."
9:45 p.m. -- We're at the halfway point. To recap: Lance admits to doping during all seven Tour de France titles, says he never forced teammates to dope, claims there were only five clean riders in cyclin and says he's a bully, jerk and humanitarian. Also, there are a lot of Swiffer commercials on OWN.
9:43 p.m. -- Every time Oprah says something tough, Armstrong clears his throat. It's Pavlovian. He just did it while Oprah showed a clip of him talking to his critics while on the podium after winning his seventh Tour de France. "I can't reconcile this," she says before asking him what he was thinking. Lance dodges an answer. "I don't know," he said for the umpteenth time.
9:40 p.m. -- It's around this time Lance probably realized Oprah isn't going to give him a car.
9:37 p.m. -- Lance says he's a jerk and a humanitarian. Somewhere in Haiti, Sean Penn just angrily shut his laptop and shouted, "that's my turf, bro!"
9:35 p.m. -- If you're ranking one-word answers from Lance in order of least-to-most frequent: "Yes," "no," and "uhhhh."
9:29 p.m. -- Though she'll never be confused with Mike Wallace, Oprah is doing a fine job so far. Biggest issue: She's not pressing with follow-up questions. Peter Gammons nods from afar.
9:27 p.m. -- You know, sometimes I get the feeling Lance Armstrong isn't being completely honest with us.
9:25 p.m. -- Armstrong is fiddling with his hands like a fourth-grader in the principal's office. He admits he was a "bully" while leading the cycling team, but insists he never forced riders to dope.
9:22 p.m. -- "I'm not the most believable guy in the world right now, I understand."
9:17 p.m. -- The first commercial. OWN isn't available in HD on my suburban D.C. cable provider. This is mostly terrible, except for the benefit of making this interview feel like it's from 2004, when it should have taken place.
9:15 p.m. -- He didn't use PEDs when he made his comeback. The unsuccessful comeback, you may remember.
9:13 p.m. -- Armstrong blames his cancer for his illegal use of testosterone. He insinuates that he took it because he was running low on the natural hormone. Remember that poll that asked Americans whether they liked Congress better than things like cockroaches, rainy days and the Kardashians? They may have a new target question after tonight.
9:11 p.m. -- The evasion of questions has begun. Oprah asks a pointed question about whether Tyler Hamilton's claim that he and Armstrong injected each other at a hotel and dumped syringes into Coke cans is true. Armstrong laughed, cleared his throat and dodged the question.
9:07 p.m. -- Armstrong says there are "five guys" who were riding clean during his cycling days. They are "heroes." Nice guys do finish last, apparently.
9:03 p.m. -- Oprah doesn't waste any time and cuts right to the chase. She begins the interview by asking Armstrong a series of "yes" or "no" questions. He responds yes to each, admitting that he used performance-enhancing drugs, took part in blood doping and took human-growth hormones. When asked whether he used PEDs in all seven of his Tour de France wins, he answered in the affirmative.
9:01 p.m. -- Here we go. After a short introduction with dramatic music and various news clips, the interview begins. Lance is dressed smartly in a sport coat with no tie. Oprah is wearing a light-colored dress. They are facing each other in cushioned chairs. A table in the middle holds two glasses of water, both with bendy straws. There is no couch on the set, which is an early disappointment for those hoping Lance would jump on one while proclaiming his love for PEDs.
8:59 p.m. -- The countdown disappeared with one minute to go. Expect this to be the first of many disappointments.
8:52 p.m. -- The highly-anticipated interview is only eight minutes away. We know that thanks to OWN's obtrusive on-screen graphic, which has been counting down all day to the "worldwide exclusive." Good thing too. The dozens of people watching the 5 p.m. re-air of the Mary Jo Buttafuoco episode of Where Are They Now? needed to know they had just four hours to prepare for Lance.


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The term 'buy to let' generally refers to either the practice of buying a property to be let for profit or to the type of mortgages used to purchase a property for such letting. Many countries, both in the western world and in the developing nations, have seen a surge in the growth of the buy to let property market in the last 2 decades and this has fuelled a growth in amateur landlords and the but to let mortgage providers who are keen to encourage and profit from them in turn. In addition, this growth has generated a lot of commerce in other related sectors such as buy to let insurance.
What Is The Best Way To Work Out Rental Demand and Supply?
Many countries, both in the western world and in the developing nations, have seen a surge in the growth of the buy to let property market in High Wycombe the last 2 decades and this has fuelled a growth in amateur landlords looking for quality mortgage advice, this is why mortgage brokers in High Wycombe who specialise in Buy-to-let are so important and the but to let mortgage providers who are keen to encourage and profit from them in turn. In addition, this growth has generated a lot of commerce in other related sectors such as buy to let insurance.
High Wycombe Buy to let mortgages have been available in the UK since the mid-nineties and they are specifically designed for investors to borrow money to purchase property in the private rental sector. The amount that a prospective but to let investor can borrow is generally determined by the rental valuation of the property. The annual income for a rented property has to cover a certain percentage of the mortgage repayments, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) states that landlords should seek to be able to obtain gross rent returns equivalent to between 130 per cent and 150 per cent of the rental property's mortgage repayments, this takes into account the surplus rent to cover costs of property maintenance and slack periods when the property may be vacant of tenants.
High Wycombe Buy To Let Mortgages.
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Buy to let mortgage interest rates are generally fairly close to residential mortgage rates but will generally be slightly higher and typically charge higher fees. This is due to the fact that buy to let loans are considered by the financial sector to represent a greater risk than residential owner-occupier mortgages, and they generally are.
The Situation in the UK About Buy To Lets
The buy to let market literally 'exploded' in the High Wycombe around the beginning of the millennium with rising property prices and the increasing availability of buy to let funding fueling a surge in would-be investors trying to cash in on the trend of the market. One reason for their popularity is the tax advantages that are available to the UK buy to let investors. Rental income is treated just like a salary by the Inland Revenue, and is therefore often taxed at 22% or even 40%. However, landlords are allowed to deduct costs from the taxable portion of their rental income, and these costs can include the interest of the buy to let mortgage repayments as well as maintenance costs on the property. These tax incentives made the buy to let market very attractive for both professional investors and amateurs looking to make the most out of their savings.
Would-Be Buy-to-let Investors
The market peaked around 2007 and now the market is saturated in many areas across the country with too many properties available to tenants. While buy to let is generally not a good idea for people who do not possess some extra budget there are a lot of remortgage deals which will fund a deposit for a home. If you are worried about losing money during void periods many companies will provide insurance which can deliver as much as six months mortgage payments in the event of a property in High Wycombe remaining unoccupied.
You may still be lucky, and find a hotspot but you need to do your homework and the figures correctly. Buy to let trends differ from town to town and literally from street to street. Good advice for potential investors is to visit the local letting agents who should be able to tell you who is renting what at the moment so you can define your target audience. It could be students, young professionals or families, for example. Look for areas that do have a shortage of properties and for indicators that people will move there, such as new business developments.
Buy to let mortgage deals are still rife and the rates are almost as competitive as with conventional deals. The mantra with your buy-to-let must be 'don't expect to get rich quickly'. You need to look long-term: an absolute minimum of five years – but probably nearer to ten years.
It's Rob from Property Investments UK.
In today's video we're going to be looking at what is professional buy to let and howit maybe could be suitable for yourselves or what to kind of consider and how to tryto find those great professional buy to let property deals.
So professional buy to letis quite simple in terms of, I suppose, the methodology or the type of deals it is.
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Now when it comes to professional buy to lets,what we do mean with that is somebody that's really earning an income, a wage, and thatjob is effectively going to pay for their rent in that property.
There's a whole rangein terms of scale, so it could be somebody that's on an income of 10, 15, 20,000 a yearor somebody that's on an income of 50,000 plus a year.
It's just a category.
Professionalbuy to let just refers effectivity to somebody that's currently earning their way with anincome and that's what they're going to be using to pay for their rent.
Now on our website we have a number of different property deals, a number of different categories,everything from HMOs through to service accommodations.
Specifically though, with professional buyto lets, I'll pop below this videos some links and some details on what available propertydeals we currently have.
Now, typically on our website we only usually show one videoor, sorry, one property per category, but we do have many other opportunities available.
So if that particular property, is it maybe in the wrong area or you want to look at somethingslightly different, but you like the idea of a professional buy to let, simply sendus a message.
Give me a call and we can run through the different opportunities that wecurrently have that fit that particular type of category or strategy.
So hopefully that helps.
Any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
We just wanted to give youa bit of an idea of what professional buy to let property and what a ready to go kindof deal might look like.
And I put all of those kind of listings, those available dealsbelow this video with some links for you.
Any questions don't hesitate to ask and Ilook forward to catching up with you on the next video.
All the best.
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Hello and welcome to Property InvestmentsUK and today we're going to be looking at a couple of client questions.
This one inparticular is looking at what areas maybe they should focus on around the Manchesterarea, if they're looking at both capital growth and also rental yield.
The question is from Raj and it's, "Dear Rob,I watched some of your videos and thought they were quite thorough and very thoughtprovoking indeed.
" That's alright, thanks Raj.
"I am looking to invest for yields andcapital gains in England.
Since house prices in London have soared, I started looking atthe Manchester area.
My budget is just below 200,000 pound in cash.
Would appreciate someadvice.
Thank you.
Best, Raj.
" Okay, perfect.
There's a few things to consider,Raj, in terms of which locations or what areas of Manchester you should consider.
For a budgetfor 200,000 pound, that's quite a healthy budget.
You'll get a lot of rentin the Manchester location for that, so what I'd probably suggest is instead of just thinkingon the headline amount is to look a little bit deeper in terms of what rental yieldsor what return, what cash flow, you're looking to achieve in the property.
Also, the trade-offthere for is what kind of capital growth you're potentially aiming for with the property aswell.
I can then guide you some more on giving youa bit of an idea in terms of what locations might fit, so if you're looking for a rentalyield of, say, 8%, there are only certain locations around Manchester that are goingto fit that criteria.
Likewise, if you're looking for a particular tenant profile, ifthat's working tenants or a local housing allowance tenants, or maybe students,again there will be locations or pockets around Manchester that will fit that criteria better.
So as a rough rule of thumb, South Manchesterat the moment is performing very well for capital growth and has performed very wellin the past as well and should continue to do that in the future, because a lot of reasonsbut there's investment going on in the area and with employment, business parks.
There'salso the metro-link, which is going through south Manchester at the moment and a few otherareas as well.
The yields, though, in south Manchester currently are only about 6, 6-1/2%.
When you compare that to other locations around Manchester, you might get 7, 7-1/2, even 8%plus in other locations.
It's important to try to strike that balance between growthand yields.
In south Manchester, you'll probably get more capital growth in the next 5 to 10years than in some of those higher yield, lower value locations around Manchester.
It's a case of trying to sit down initially,work out your kind of individual aims and goals.
What's your priority, whether that'scash flow and income coming in on a monthly basis, in which case yields are probably goingto be a bit more of a priority, or alternatively, if your potential is pension plan, growth,then maybe capital growth is an area you should be focusing on more and south Manchester mightbe a better location.
If yields are your target, then probably maybethe east, north and also west of Manchester are going to give you the slightly higheryields, so see which is most preferable for yourself, Raj, and then kind of look at theareas around there.
There's lots of other links that we can introduce you to at thebottom of this video as well which will show you how to work out the yields in the differentlocations across Manchester.
Also, how to check out which areas that may be performingbetter in growth and property prices as well.
Look to those in the videos, but hopefullyyou found that helpful.
Thank you for watching this video.
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Picture: Psy iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena- Arrivals Las Vegas, Nevada - 21.09.12
South Korean rapper Psy never got the chance to say goodbye to his late grandfather because the Gangnam Style hitmaker was behind bars when he took his last breath.
Psy reveals he was arrested for smoking and possessing marijuana a decade ago in 2002.
He tells America's Star magazine, "I smoked something that my country strictly prohibits. I didn't realise I was doing something wrong until I got arrested... To tell you the truth, I was 25 years old back then, and I was scared as hell."
And his parents refused to bail him out.
He says, "My mother said, 'I knew you were going to cause trouble!' Then she left. My father shook my hand and said, 'Take this opportunity to quit smoking cigarettes.' Then he left too."
But while the YouTube.com sensation remained in custody, his grandpa lost his battle with cancer, forcing Psy to skip out on his funeral - and he regrets it to this day.
He adds, "I was very close to him. I was not there at the funeral... I will regret this for the rest of my life, because my grandpa loved me so much and I couldn't be there for him when he was on his deathbed."


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Team of investigators track global crime networks targeting children
There is an exploding threat from child predators who photograph their abuse for sale or trade. WISN 12 News investigative reporter Colleen Henry talks to a task force trolls the Internet to stop child pornographers.
Agents said their work is a cat-and-mouse game -- tech-savvy child pornographers trying to stay one step ahead of the law and investigators out to stop predators and rescue their child victims.
On the streets in Milwaukee, he was known as Sgt. Phil Wentzel, spokesman for the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and a respected commander of the patrol division.
In cyberspace, Wentzel called himself countryboy and swapped his homemade child pornography like baseball cards.
"These aren't the scary individuals everybody thinks about. These are your friends. These are your neighbors. These are your family. These are individuals that are close to your children that you will never know until it's too late unless you keep an eye out for it," Milwaukee police Officer Brant Ungerer said.
Ungerer and FBI agents Brett Banner and Jason Pleming are cybersleuths of the Milwaukee-area Innocent Images Task Force. They won't discuss the Wentzel case directly, but court records detail their detective work that unraveled the web spun by Wentzel and his cyber-associates.
In Denver, agents raided a home and seized a hard drive that led them to San Diego, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee. It was a network of the most dangerous of child pornographers -- those who groom children, document their sexual exploitation and then pimp their prey in high definition.
Ironically, it's rarely the victims who expose their abusers," Henry said.
"They're not going to report somebody's offending because they have a bond with that individual, be it a parent, coach, teacher, day care provider," Banner said.
The Denver bust exposed a face-to-face meeting where Denver, Kansas City and San Diego pornographers shared victims and digital images. The San Diego suspect revealed live-streamed sex shows by the Pittsburgh suspect. Pittsburgh named another customer -- countryboy from Wisconsin, who sent him cash to watch the sexual assault of children.
"If you want to get into certain groups, you have to prove you have certain types of child porn. The more hardcore you can produce buys you more street cred," Pleming said.
In breaking up the ring, investigators rescued more than 20 children from ongoing abuse. Wentzel pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting six sleeping or drugged children, most at a campsite he rented in Fond du Lac County.
He will be sentenced next month.
For the trio of investigators, it's not a job, it's a mission.
"It's horrific to watch this stuff, horrific to do this stuff, but if you understand what you're doing and why you're doing, it you can do it," Ungerer said.
That job is getting tougher. Agents said the FBI opened 16,000 child porn cases between 1996 and 2005 -- a 2,000 percent increase since the creation of the Innocent Images Task Force.
"They just honestly can't stop," Pleming said.
The task force warns parents it's critical they communicate with their kids and heed their instincts. Parents of many victims said they suspected something but didn't want to over-react.
"Don't have this idea that it can't be my child because it could definitely be your child," Pleming said.
Internet providers now use new technology called photo DNA, which recognizes sexually abusive images of children to help law enforcement.
Related links:
- NetSmartz411 -- a resource to help parents protect their children online


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This should be applied against policycoreutils-gui, but that component is not
There are two SASL categories, I think there should be only one
- sasl authentication server
- sasl authentications server
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Open system-config-selinux, navigate to Booleans
Steps to Reproduce:
1. run system-config-selinux
2. Click Booleans in the left-hand pane
3. Scroll down to SASL categories
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Fixed in policycoreutils-1.33.12-7.el5.src.rpm
This request was evaluated by Red Hat Product Management for inclusion in a Red
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Allisports Press Release:
Following back-to-back runner-up efforts to start the season, Ryan Dungey broke through for his first win of the 2012 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, in Colorado.
Dungey's 15th-career 450 Class victory vaulted him into the points lead, and now the former champion will bring the red number plate into the fourth round of the season from Southern Pennsylvania's High Point Raceway for Saturday's High Point National.
Despite missing out on a moto win through the two weekends of competition, Dungey was ready to challenge then points leader James Stewart in the high altitude of Colorado. After misfortune struck Stewart in the early stages of the opening 450 Class moto, Dungey capitalized, leading the remainder of the laps in both motos to post a perfect 1-1 effort. It was the third straight victory for Dungey at Thunder Valley MX Park and it put him in a familiar position in the point standings.
The win also marked the first overall victory for KTM in the premier class and with the momentum of such a dominant effort behind them, Dungey and his team is prepared for the challenges that will be presented from the 450 Class field in Mt. Morris this weekend, looking for his second career victory at the facility.
Additionally, all eyes will be on Stewart throughout the week leading into Saturday's race. The former champion and two-time winner this season is on the mend following his hard luck last weekend, but is sure to do everything in his power to be back on the track at High Point and potentially reclaim the points lead.
Last season at High Point, eventual champion Ryan Villopoto captured his first win of the summer, with Chad Reed and Dungey joining him on the podium.
In 250 Class competition, three different riders have stood atop the podium through the first three races this season. Justin Barcia became the latest victor, breaking a 27-race winless streak to join his teammate Eli Tomac and Blake Baggett in the winner's column.
Only 22 points separate the top four riders in the championship standings, which includes the three triumphant riders as well as Ken Roczen. Of the four, both Baggett, who has led the points all season, and Roczen have finished on the podium at each stop. The duo's consistency could give them a slight edge heading into High Point, but with such high parity defining the championship early, the competition is sure to be captivating and wide open.
Baggett is the defending race winner at High Point, providing wild, yet impressive come-from-behind effort in each moto to finish 1-1 on the day and secure his second win of the 2011 season. Tyla Rattray and Tomac accompanied him on the podium.
The Women's Motocross Championship will return to High Point Raceway for just the second time ever and the first time since the 2009 season on Saturday. Currently, Jessica Patterson sits atop the championship, extending her points lead with 1-1 effort last weekend to grab her second win of the season. Ashley Fiolek sits second in the standings, with Tarah Gieger in third.
At the WMX Class' inaugural visit to Mt. Morris, Fiolek posted 1-1 moto results en route to the 2009 title, with Patterson and Sherri Cruse rounding out the podium.
As it has for the past 35 years, High Point Raceway will challenge riders with its captivating collection of high speed, high technicality and big air. The High Point National marks the East Coast debut of the Pro Motocross Championship this summer and enthusiasts can count on seeing the trademark bar-to-bar competition that has helped the facility become a favorite amongst riders and fans alike. With exciting changes to the layout taking place, fans will see more spectacular racing than ever before at one of the sport's most popular circuits.
The High Point National will commence this Saturday, June 9, from Mt. Morris, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern. Live coverage of the opening motos on FUEL TV and AlliSports.com will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern. Additionally, live coverage of the second motos for each class can be seen on NBC Sports Network at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Previous Round Results and Current Standings:
Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
Toyota Thunder Valley National
Thunder Valley MX Park – Lakewood, Colo.
June 2, 2012
Round 3 of 12
450 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM (1-1)
2. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki (2-4)
3. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda (7-2)
4. Nico Izzi, Rochester, Mich., Yamaha (5-5)
5. Brett Metcalfe, Mannum, Australia, Suzuki (3-10)
6. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki (4-9)
7. Justin Brayton, Fort Dodge, Iowa, Honda (9-6)
8. Michael Byrne, Rockhampton, Australia, Suzuki (12-7)
9. Billy Laninovich, Temecula, Calif., Honda (11-8)
10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Kawasaki (10-11)
450 Class Championship Standings
1. Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 136
2. Jake Weimer, Rupert, Idaho, Kawasaki, 101
3. James Stewart, Haines City, Fla., Suzuki, 100
4. Mike Alessi, Victorville, Calif., Suzuki, 100
5. Andrew Short, Smithville, Texas, Honda, 97
6. Brett Metcalfe, Mannum, Australia, Suzuki, 84
7. Josh Grant, Riverside, Calif., Kawasaki, 73
8. Nico Izzi, Rochester, Mich., Yamaha, 71
9. Broc Tickle, Holly, Mich., Kawasaki, 63
10. Kyle Chisholm, Valrico, Fla., Kawasaki, 50
250 Class (Moto Finish)
1. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda (1-2)
2. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki (3-1)
3. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM (2-4)
4. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda (4-3)
5. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM (5-5)
6. Malcolm Stewart, Haines City, Fla., KTM (8-6)
7. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki (6-9)
8. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda (10-7)
9. Kyle Cunningham, Fort Worth, Texas, Yamaha (9-10)
10. Jake Canada, Sun City, Calif., Honda (7-14)
250 Class Championship Standings
1. Blake Baggett, Grand Terrace, Calif., Kawasaki, 139
2. Justin Barcia, Monroe, N.Y., Honda, 123
3. Ken Roczen, Apolda, Germany, KTM, 120
4. Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 117
5. Marvin Musquin, La Reole, France, KTM, 84
6. Blake Wharton, Pilot Point, Texas, Suzuki, 82
7. Wil Hahn, Decatur, Texas, Honda, 71
8. Kyle Cunningham, Fort Worth, Texas, Yamaha, 65
9. Jake Canada, Sun City, Calif., Honda, 62
10. Ivan Tedesco, Murrieta, Calif., Kawasaki, 61
WMX Class (Moto Finish)
1. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki (1-1)
2. Tarah Gieger, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico., Honda (3-2)
3. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda (2-6)
4. Sayaka Kaneshiro, Osaka, Japan, Honda (7-3)
5. Jacqueline Strong, Cottonwood, Ariz., KTM (4-5)
6. Mariana Balbi, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Honda (6-4)
7. Sara Pettersson, Sweden, KTM (5-7)
8. Alexah Pearson, Sacramento, Calif., KTM (8-11)
9. Sade Allender, Sanford, Maine, Honda (12-9)
10. Amanda Brown, Baltimore, Md., Honda (11-10)
WMX Class Standings
1. Jessica Patterson, Tallahassee, Fla., Suzuki, 141
2. Ashley Fiolek, St. Augustine, Fla., Honda, 125
3. Tarah Gieger, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico., Honda, 114
4. Sayaka Kaneshiro, Osaka, Japan, Honda, 99
5. Mariana Balbi, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Honda, 88
6. Jacqueline Strong, Cottonwood, Ariz., KTM, 82
7. Meghan Rutledge, New South Wales, Australia, Kawasaki, 78
8. Sara Pettersson, Sweden, KTM, 76
9. Kasie Creson, Vallejo, Calif., Honda, 75
10. Sade Allender, Sanford, Maine, Honda, 52
For more information: www.allisports.com


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Do you sneer at non-professional products, dismissing them with a snort of "amateurs!" Then the Slingbox Pro is for you: it adds more inputs and the ability to act as a pass-through device (very useful if your satellite or cable box only has one output). There's also an optional high def component video input, and PC Mag lays on the praise for the $249.99 device, describing the image quality as "spectacular". They don't ignore the possibilities for annoying other people by changing channels from a continent away, though:
But it's not for travelers who leave other people at home, unless both parties want to watch the same thing at the same time.
Remember, kids: you may not be the only one watching that TV.
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American Forces Press Service
Oct. 30, 2008 - Coalition forces further debilitated al-Qaida in Iraq networks during operations yesterday and today, capturing four wanted men and detaining six additional suspects, military officials reported. Today in Sadiyah, northeast of Baghdad, coalition forces captured a wanted man assessed to be associated with al-Qaida weapons and foreign terrorist facilitation networks in the region. One additional suspect was detained for further questioning.
Two more wanted men were captured by forces operating in Baghdad today. One of the men, believed to be an al-Qaida financier, surrendered to coalition forces and turned in his associate.
Forces in Mosul targeted al-Qaida's communication lines yesterday. A wanted man believed to be an al-Qaida courier associated with multiple regional leaders was captured along with three suspects during the operation.
Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers detained two suspected criminals during combat operations yesterday in southern Baghdad's Rashid district.
In the Jihad community, soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, detained and transported a suspected criminal to a nearby combat outpost. The suspect allegedly is responsible for indirect-fire and small-arms attacks, weapons trafficking and murder.
After receiving a tip from a local citizen, 4th Infantry Division soldiers from Troop C, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, detained a suspected criminal in the Abu Tshir community. The patrol seized 81 mm mortar rounds, rocket-propelled grenades and rifles from his vehicle. The patrol returned with the detainee to a combat outpost for questioning.
In operations Oct. 28:.
-- In an operation in Khatoon, an Iraqi special weapons and tactics team captured a suspected al-Qaida in Iraq cell leader believed to be responsible for planning and coordinating attacks against Iraqi security forces. He also is suspected of providing financial backing, logistical support, and safe haven for al-Qaida fighters in Khatoon.
-- In Salamiyah, southeast of Mosul, Iraqi special operations forces arrested a suspected leader of an Islamic State of Iraq terrorist organization cell responsible for murdering many Iraqi police in Mosul. The suspect reportedly commands insurgents in the village.
-- Acting on a citizen tip, Iraqi National Police officer seized a munitions cache in eastern Baghdad. The cache consisted of three 81 mm mortar rounds, three 60 mm mortar rounds, four RPG launchers, five RPG warheads, three RPG fuse assemblies, about 400 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and a Dragonov sniper rifle.
-- In Rashid, Iraqi special operations forces arrested a suspected criminal military cell leader on an Interior Ministry warrant.
In operations Oct. 27:
-- The Iraqi SWAT team in Kut detained two suspected criminal cell members. One of the individuals is said to be a facilitator who supplies weapons and provides financial support and a safe house, officials said. The other individual is believed to be an active member of a sniper cell.
-- In Baghdad, Iraqi soldiers captured a suspected Kataib Hezbollah militant said to have ties to an improvised rocket builder and facilitator. The individual is believed to be responsible for a rocket-assisted mortar attack on a joint security station in July. The suspect's cell also reportedly participated in RPG attacks in April and June. Kataib Hezbollah, also known as Hezbollah Brigades, is a terrorist group believed to receive funding, training, logistics and material support from Iran to attack Iraqi and coalition forces using what the military calls "explosively formed penetrators," or EFPs – roadside bombs designed to pierce armor-hulled vehicles – and other weapons such as rocket-assisted mortars.
-- Baghdad National Emergency Response Brigade captured a suspected facilitator for the militant Kataib Hezbollah's improvised rocket-assisted mortars cell.
-- Iraqi special operations forces captured six suspected al-Qaida in Iraq cell members northwest of Mosul in Barzan. The cell members are suspected of bombing the Barzan police station earlier this month and attacking the Badoush Prison in March 2007.
-- A Tal Afar SWAT team captured four suspected al-Qaida members in the village of Ibrat Najar. The individuals are suspected of providing supplies to other al-Qaida terrorists in Mosul. Three Katusha rockets were found north of the village and were destroyed.
(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq and Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)
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text: At times, you need some information about your file system. There is a utility dumpe2fs which can give you number of information about Linux file system. For example, if you want status of bad blocks on a device containing Linux file system, run dumpe2fs with option –b. It will check for bad blocks and give you information about the bad blocks it finds in a dumped file. Dumpe2fs has various arguments and options and you can get the information you need about your file system for a quick diagnosis. For more information on dumpe2fs, see its man pages.


text: Back Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children What is irritable bowel syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder causing annoying and often painful abdominal and bowel symptoms. IBS is considered a functional bowel disorder, meaning that, although symptoms are clearly present, when the bowel is examined visually and under the microscope, there is no evidence of damage to the tissues. Symptoms include: Bloating Cramping Chronic or intermittent diarrhea Chronic or intermittent constipation Urgency with defecation Incomplete sensation of defecation Passage of mucus in the stool What causes irritable bowel syndrome? The digestion and propulsion of nutrients and fluids through the gastrointestinal system (GI) is a very complicated and very well organized process. The GI tract has its own intrinsic muscles and nerves that connect, like an electrical circuit, to the spinal cord and brain. Neuromuscular events occurring in the GI tract are relayed to the brain through neural connections, and the response of the brain is also relayed back to the gastrointestinal tract. As a result of this activity, motility and sensation in the bowel is generated. An abnormality in this process results in a disordered propulsion of the intestinal contents and generates the sensation of pain. The exact cause of IBS is unknown. One theory is a person with IBS may have a colon that is more sensitive and reactive than usual, so it responds strongly to stimuli that would not affect others. The nerves that control the digestive tract may also be more sensitive to the activity associated to the process of digestion. Children with irritable bowel syndrome may be more aware of gas and motion and rumbles of the intestines. They are more aware of these discomforts and hence more irritated when they occur. Children may experience the symptoms of IBS due to: Motility abnormalities Hypersensitivity of the inside of the bowel to stretching and motion Stress Overgrowth of bacteria in the bowel All of the above factors can trigger the occurrence of symptoms. It is important to stress to the child with a functional bowel disorder that his or her abdominal pain is real and not imaginary. Who is affected by irritable bowel syndrome? IBS occurs in both children and adults. Almost 14 percent of high school students and 6 percent of middle school students complain of IBS-like symptoms. Girls and boys are equally affected by the disorder. There is no known gene that causes IBS, but the disorder does seem to occur more often in families where either a child or a parent has the disorder. Why is irritable bowel syndrome a concern? Children with IBS often do not feel well. Those who have diarrhea may have little warning of their need to go to the bathroom, and, therefore, may be embarrassed and avoid going to school or socializing with their schoolmates. Children can become depressed or anxious because of the disorder. Most children with IBS continue to grow and develop normally. However, some children may eat less to avoid the pain that can accompany digestion, and therefore, lose weight. What are the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome? According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, IBS in children tends to produce two types of symptoms: diarrhea or pain, depending on the age of the child. Symptoms may include: Recurrent abdominal pain. The pain becomes chronic when it has been present for a period greater than three months. An altered bowel pattern with diarrhea and constipation, all of which suggests intestinal motility problems. Nausea Dizziness Loss of appetite In children, symptoms of functional bowel disorders are variable and are age dependent. For example: Infantile colic (younger than 4 months of age) Gastroesophageal reflux (younger than 2 years of age and then reappears in adolescence and adulthood) Chronic nonspecific diarrhea (younger than 4 years of age) Constipation (any age) Irritable bowel syndrome (adolescents and adults) The symptoms of IBS are not unique for the condition. Altered bowel pattern and abdominal pain could be symptoms of organic disease--one reason why you should always consult your child's health care provider for a diagnostic work-up. How is irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed? Your child's health care provider will obtain a thorough medical history, perform a full physical examination, and obtain screening laboratories to assess for infection and inflammation. The laboratory tests, imaging studies, and procedures to be performed will be dictated by the history and physical examination. Tests and procedures that your child's health care provider may order include the following: Blood tests. These tests are done to evaluate whether your child is anemic, has an infection, or has an illness caused by inflammation or irritation. Urine analysis and culture. These are done to help assess for urinary tract infections. Stool sample. This sample is taken to culture to check for bacteria and parasites that may cause diarrhea. Stool samples for occult blood. Occult blood cannot be seen and is only detected by a special solution that turns blue when coming into contact with blood. It suggests an inflammatory source in the gastrointestinal tract. Lactose breath hydrogen test. This test is done to determine if your child is intolerant to lactose, a sugar present in milk and milk products. Abdominal X-ray. A simple study that will give the health care provider an idea of how the internal organs look. Abdominal ultrasound. A diagnostic imaging technique which creates images from the rebound of high frequency sound waves in the internal organs. Endoscopy. A test that uses a small, flexible tube with a light and a camera lens at the end (endoscope) to examine the inside of part of the digestive tract. Tissue samples from inside the digestive tract may also be taken for examination and testing. Click Image to Enlarge Colonoscopy. A test that uses a long, flexible tube with a light and camera lens at the end (colonoscope) to examine inside the large intestine. Click Image to Enlarge What is the treatment for irritable bowel syndrome? Specific treatment of IBS will be determined by your child's health care provider based on: Your child's age, overall health, and medical history Extent of the problem Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies Expectations for the course of the condition Your opinion and preference The main objective of treatment for IBS is to restore normal daily function. Management begins with the positive diagnosis of IBS. This will give your child reassurance that he or she does not have any life-threatening condition. Treatment may include dietary changes, medication, and stress management. Try to help the child focus on something fun or pleasant during a painful episode. In lactose intolerant patients, restriction of lactose or supplementing the enzyme that digests the sugar (lactase/Lactaid) is recommended since this sugar can be a trigger for symptoms of IBS. A controversial issue is the use of high fiber in children since it could promote flatulence and abdominal distension. It is recommended in the adult population, and it may be beneficial in children in which the symptom of constipation predominates. Depending on the severity of the symptom, medication may be indicated. In rare cases, pain control needs to be administered by specialists in the field of pain management. Biofeedback has become part of the treatment strategy, as well as acupuncture.


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ironlion necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 68 diseños de 28 diseñadores freelance.
I am looking for a dynamic logo for my client's company, RBE. RBE is a sales and marketing company. RBE actually generates sales for clients ina a wide range of industries - fasion, food, high tech etc.
Rise Beyond Everything
Desired Color Scheme:
Desired Style:
Modern, exciting and imaginative - Interested in using the "RBE" letters in a clever way
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Adobe Illustrator, EPS
This design holds no limits and is open to all types of submissions.
This is a short 3 day contest. Everyone receives daily feedback.
This contest has a first place prize.
Best of luck to everyone!
By submitting a logo to the competition you declare you are the original author of the artwork. The client must not be contacted directly. Accepting the award, you transfer exclusive copyright for the logo to us, the contest holder, by a signed statement.
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If I do not choose a winner, the top rated logo will be awarded a $100 prize. I have yet to hold a contest where a winner was not chosen. Winning payment will be sent by business check, paypal or western union. Any service fees will be taken from prize money.
Artwork will be expected immediately after payment is received.
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Robotic surgery is an advanced method of surgery, with highly trained surgical experts using leading-edge technology (called the da Vinci® system) to perform minimally invasive procedures. The system is a sophisticated medical device that combines state-of-the-art, 3D imaging with a robotic wrist, giving these surgical subspecialists maximum visibility inside the body while operating with precise movements through tiny incisions.
Robotic surgery allows for incredible precision. Benefits can include:
- Less blood loss
- Less pain
- Quicker recovery time
- Less time spent in the hospital
- Quicker return to normal activities
Sometimes patients will ask if the robot does the surgery itself. The answer is no. Rather, it is a sophisticated system that these highly specialized, expert surgeons use to gain even more precision during surgery.
Robotic Surgery at the OSUCCC – James
The Robotic Surgery experts at the OSUCCC – James provide cancer patients with leading-edge, minimally invasive robotic surgical options in a caring, supportive environment with internationally recognized medical expertise, education and medical research.
Because robotic surgery is now an option for several cancer types and sub-types (including prostate, gynecologic, kidney, bladder and more), each diagnosis and treatment plan is led by an OSUCCC – James expert within that particular cancer. Robotic technology enables the OSUCCC – James subspecialists to surgically treat cancer patients with incredible precision, reduced blood loss, reduced pain and faster recovery times.
The OSUCCC – James is an international leader in discovering new ways to perform surgeries that are less invasive. The Center for Advanced Robotic Surgery's nationally renowned program combines:
- More than 35 robotics surgery experts in more than 10 different cancer specialties and backed by multidisciplinary teams including specialists in medical oncology, radiation oncology and more
- One of the country's most experienced surgical support teams of nurses and expert technicians
- Nationally renowned expertise in more than 80 different robotic procedures
- Evidence-based research and clinical trials in robotics, many initiated at The Ohio State University
Our surgical subspecialists were among the first in the United States to perform minimally invasive surgery using the groundbreaking da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. The OSUCCC — James surgeons continue to perform more robot-assisted surgeries than any other hospital in Ohio and are among the top five in the entire nation.
Robotics Research
For cancer patients, research and clinical trials mean hope.
Clinical trials are research studies designed to test new, innovative ways to prevent, detect, diagnose or treat cancer patients.
The OSUCCC – James is a national leader in robotic surgery, and in addition to an international reputation for clinical excellence, the Center for Advanced Robotic Surgery continues to advance the future of robotic surgery by researching ways to advance current techniques even further and to develop innovative new procedures – all under the expert guidance of our specialist and subspecialists.
Additionally, through our ongoing commitment to education, research and clinical trials, the OSUCCC – James is also a top training center for surgeons in robotic surgery.
As an integral part of a major academic center, the Center for Advanced Robotic Surgery's highly trained specialists and subspecialists focus not only on providing patients with the latest medical advances but also on using our unique expertise to create the best care in the future, too. We have pioneered several advanced trials, including through-the-mouth, robotic-assisted surgery to remove cancerous head and neck tumors, which lessens the risk of scarring and infection.
Other areas of robotic surgery research at the OSUCCC – James include:
Gynecologic Oncology
In addition to ongoing research that continually evaluates safety, effectiveness and quality-of-life outcomes for gynecological robotic surgery patients, the OSUCCC – James also participates in clinical trials studying:
- Pain levels for endometrial cancer patients undergoing robotic surgery vs. laparotomy or traditional surgery
- The use of robotics and fluorescents to determine if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes and to examine the potential way endometrial cancer is spreading
The OSUCCC – James experts champion research for outcome studies on safety and effectiveness of robotic procedures. One of the newest studies assesses robotic thoracic surgery cases to compare their effectiveness to similar groups of thoracotomy and video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) patients.
Head & Neck
OSUCCC – James surgeons are leading a pioneering clinical trial to study the use of trans-oral robotic surgery (TORS) for oral and laryngo-pharyngeal cancerous and non-cancerous lesions. In fact, they have also published the first report on the use of TORS for naso-pharyngeal lesions as well.
Additionally, the OSUCCC – James experts are continually involved in ongoing research studying clinical and quality-of-life outcomes for TORS patients.
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, would like a second opinion or would like to speak with a robotic surgery specialist, please call The James Line at 800-293-5066 or 614-293-5066 to make an appointment.
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Learn more about robotic surgery by visiting the Center for Robotic Surgery's website.


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Cancer patients try alternative treatments
Acupuncture, meditation among popular choices
For women facing breast cancer, the diagnosis is just the first item on a long list of things you never want to hear.
Radiation therapy can cause fatigue, hair loss, and even lung problems. Chemotherapy is notorious for sometimes severe side effects like nausea, extreme fatigue and neuropathy. While most women are more than willing to bear these burdens for a chance at beating breast cancer, these side effects, along with the inevitable emotional stress, have given rise to another branch of cancer treatment: alternative medicine.
Today, more and more women are turning to alternative treatments for breast cancer, such as acupuncture, mind-body therapies and traditional Chinese medicine. These treatments, which often have roots in Eastern medicine, are generally used as complementary, or additional, treatments along with conventional methods such as surgery and chemotherapy. They can help combat both the emotional and physical side effects of breast cancer treatment, and many women maintain that alternative treatments were a vital lifeline during their struggle with the disease.
According to Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, a professor and Director of the Integrative Medicine Program at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, "There's a lot of research showing that mind-body programs, whether it's meditation, yoga or support groups, can be very useful at helping to manage side effects of the disease and of some of the Western treatments."
Among the greatest benefits of movement-based and mind-body therapy is stress reduction. Dr. Cohen explains that "there's some indication from research that these types of programs will actually have an influence on biological outcomes, such as stress hormones we know that stress can be quite damaging, and doing something to help alleviate that stress can be very useful."
The crown jewel of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, is a popular and effective therapy for many cancer patients. Andrea Busch, a 31-year-old breast cancer survivor from St. Paul, Minn., chose to make acupuncture a prominent feature of her treatment process. For Andrea, as for many women, acupuncture -- although it can help with the physical side effects of chemotherapy and radiation like nausea, fatigue and irregular bowel movements can provide a welcomed calm spell to a mind that is already stressed out by the day-to-day routine. At the time of diagnosis, Andrea said her "honest reaction was 'I don't have time for this.' I was already seeing somebody for acupuncture; it was super helpful in calming my nerves. Later, I started taking a meditation class and that really helped with all the thoughts that run through your head."
A long-time subscriber to the benefits of alternative and natural medicines, Andrea was at first inclined to refuse chemotherapy all together. Before her diagnosis, she refrained from taking even aspirin for a headache, and was extremely uncomfortable with the idea of "toxins going through my body."
However, with the help of a support group, she "realized that I had to work on my attitude towards Western medicine. According to my doctors, I had to try everything in my possible control, so I did." In Andrea's case, that included a wide array of complementary therapies and supplements recommended by a naturopath.
Certain mind-body therapies include what is called guided imagery. Dr. Cohen, who works on a daily basis with this and other complementary treatments, said "guided imagery can take a number of different forms, but the most common form is to help a patient get into a relaxed state, an environment that is warm and comfortable. perhaps a place from childhood or a beach. The most important part is that it engages all the senses and relaxes. There's no question that your heart rate and blood pressure will go down."
The soothing effects of mind-body imagery and movement therapies can also help patients deal with what is casually referred to as "chemo-brain," a symptom of chemotherapy that blankets a patient's brain in a sort of fog, slowing down cognitive functions and making it difficult to concentrate, perform simple or multiple tasks, and remember words, names, and dates. Although there is not yet conclusive evidence that alternative therapies could help improve cognitive function, Dr. Cohen believes that "there's reason to think that meditation could actually help the specific brain regions that have been damaged by chemotherapy, and there is evidence that it improves quality of life and sleep," a vital part of regaining normal brain function.
While many people may be skeptical about the benefits of natural and non-Western medicines, most doctors will strongly recommend patients engage in complementary treatments to help cope with the many burdens, biological and emotional, of breast cancer.
Andrea, currently cancer-free, believes now more than ever that there exists a strong connection between her mind and her body. During chemotherapy, she and a friend used the mental imagery of tiny firefighters "sweeping away the cancer." Today, she says, "I imagine they're just picking up the last crumbs."
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In recent years it's become as much looked-forward to part of Christmas for many Brits, and the John Lewis Christmas advert is back for another year.
The 2015 commercial has been produced in association with Age UK and shines a light on the issue of loneliness at Christmas.
John Lewis customer director Craig Inglis said:"We hope it inspires people to find really special gifts for their loved ones and through our partnership with Age UK, raises awareness of the issue of loneliness amongst older people and encourages others to support in any way they can".
Set to Oasis track Half the World Away, performed by Norwegian artist Aurora, the latest ad tells the story of a young girl who spies an old man living on the Moon through her telescope.
As has become tradition, the ad then goes on to underline the true meaning of Christmas as the girl tries to wish the man season's greetings.
If you didn't catch the ad's premier on channel 4 last night we'll not spoil it for you, check out the video for yourself here.


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Thanks to Darla Mercado, author of the article "Fine print on older contracts leaves elderly clients in position of losing death benefits," published in the InvestmentNews, customers who purchased variable annuities may have another strong piece of evidence supporting rescission of that unsuitable security.
If you have purchased a variable annuity, regardless of your age, contact Wittenberg Law to determine if you were treated fairly. 310-295-201o.
Ms. Mercado's article is reprinted below:
Advisers' elderly clients who hold older variable annuities have a ticking time bomb on their hands: potential forced annuitization that will deactivate their accrued death benefits.
Buried within the fine print of variable annuity prospectuses, insurers detail the conditions under which they will distribute a client's annuity in the form of a stream of payments. When signing up for a contract, clients can choose an annuity commencement date — the date on which they will begin receiving income payouts — but insurers usually set an upper limit on the age by which clients must start receiving payouts. Typically, this ranges anywhere between the mid-80s to as late as 95 or 100, depending on the carrier and the terms of the contract.
Advisers are finding, however, that though some insurers used to be willing to extend the annuitization date on a case-by-case basis, they are now pushing to begin disbursement of the account as soon as possible. This has been particularly debilitating for clients who have death benefits that are significantly larger than their account values. What's worse, is that there's no way out of the contractual agreement.
Those most affected by it are clients with dollar-for-dollar death benefits, where the value of the death benefit is reduced by the exact dollar value of any withdrawals made from the account value. These features were customary with older annuity contracts. In the past, advisers would recommend that clients "strip" the account value by making a withdrawal, investing the money elsewhere and allowing the contract to continue with a small account value and a large death benefit.
Such was the case for Thomas B. Hamlin, founder of Somerset Wealth Strategies Inc. He has a 92-year-old client with an $81,000 death benefit and an account value of about $10,000. "For the last couple of years, he's been allowed to extend the annuity commencement date, and now the company wants to force him to annuitize, liquidate or exchange the contract," Mr. Hamlin said. "He would lose the death benefit, which is a massive loss for his estate."
In other scenarios, required minimum distributions from a variable annuity could also lead to the loss of the death benefit.
Scott Stolz, president of Raymond James Insurance Group, offered an example: A client has $70,000 in the account value and a dollar-for-dollar death benefit worth $130,000. The client pulls $65,000 from the account. His death benefit is reduced by the same amount, falling to a death benefit of $65,000 on an account value of $5,000. However, required minimum distributions from the account value will lead to a zero balance in a short period of time.
RMD calculations on variable annuities with dollar-for-dollar death benefits become problematic because they are based on the sum of the account value and the actuarial present value of the death benefit that's over the account value, according to Mr. Stolz. The problem here is that the RMDs calculated this way will quickly deplete the account value.
"The rate at which they liquidate the account, the client will have all of the money out of the policy in about six or seven years, and at this point, the death benefit will go away: The account value hits zero and the death benefit hits zero," Mr. Stolz said. The alternatives are limited in this case, but there's the possibility of taking an RMD from another source.
Generally, there are few ways out of a forced annuitization. Clients and advisers haven't been fully aware of its perils, and wholesalers historically haven't discussed the issue much.
"The information is in the fine print, and wholesalers will say that their companies don't do that, but they can," said Carrie Turcotte, president of Crest Financial Strategies. "So you have to ask, 'At what age can the company force it?'"
Nevertheless, the forced annuitization age is a detail that's buried within the prospectus, so there's a cautionary tale for advisers.
"It's never as easy as the product reps or wholesalers make it sound, and it's our job to dig as deep as we can in the comprehension of these contracts," said Ms. Turcotte.


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It is one thing to spend an hour with the chimpanzees of Uganda it is another experience to be with them all day long.
Most people do not realize that they have a choice between chimpanzee tracking and a Chimpanzee habituation experience. People come to Uganda for the Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzee tracking.. There are 4950 chimpanzees within Uganda, Kibale Forest alone has the most with almost 1500 Chimpanzees.
Most visitors visit the chimpanzees much like the Mountain Gorillas for one hour – there is however another option that allows you to be with chimpanzees all day long in the forests of Budongo or Kibale Forest – it is the habituation experience – all day with chimpanzees in their natural setting.
The Chimpanzee Habituation Experience is not for the faint of heart – it means an early breakfast – a packed lunch and you are off before dawn breaks into the forest. You meet your guide and you are off to where the chimpanzees built nests the night before. Dawn is just breaking and the chimpanzee community you are going to be with the rest of the day is rising from their sleep.
However you are here for the Chimpanzee Habituation Experience – which entails getting the chimpanzees used to the presence of humans (to remove the fear of humans from the group), a process that takes up to two years – and today you are part of that process by your all day presence in the forest. Years ago, it used to be that you had a 20% chance of seeing chimpanzees in the wild, today because of the habituation process that has increased to over 90%.
Your day will be full, your camera will fill up with quality pictures of the chimpanzees and you will get to learn to identify them as individuals by their markings, sometimes scars and other unique features that make them stand apart from rest.
The day ends as the chimpanzees climb into their newly built nests for the evening and you head back to your lodging for the evening.
The habituation experience is best in the months of March, April, May and November, when there is less tourist congestion. In a small group (a ranger plus a maximum of four people), you get much closer to the chimps than during chimp tracking in larger groups. The adventure costs $220 (sh572,000) for foreign non-residents, $150 (sh390,000) for foreign residents and $70 (sh182,000) for East Africans.


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Junior Volunteer Corps
Saturday, April 19, 2014
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Please note: This event has already taken place. Please use the Search options on the right to find upcoming events.
Families and elementary-school-aged community groups are invited to join us for spring cleaning! Children will learn the importance of giving back to the community while making a meaningful difference in Prospect Park, where they learn, play, and grow.
Zucker Natural Exploration Area in Prospect Park
Directions to this location
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HRSA's Healthcare Systems Bureau (HSB) protects the public health and improves the health of individuals through an array of programs that provide national leadership and direction in targeted areas. HSB oversees the nation's organ, bone marrow and cord blood donation and transplantation systems, poison control and vaccine injury compensation programs, and a drug discount program for certain safety-net health care providers. HSB's Organ Donation and Transplantation programs extend and enhance the lives of individuals with end-stage organ failure for whom an organ transplant is the most appropriate therapeutic treatment. HSB also manages Hill-Burton free or reduced-cost care programs.
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NPIC provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related topics, including: pesticide product information, information on the recognition and management of pesticide poisonings, toxicology and environmental chemistry. Highly trained specialists also provide referrals for the following: investigation of pesticide incidents, emergency treatment information, safety information, health and environmental effects, and clean-up and disposal procedures.
NPIC has a toll-free telephone service available to anyone in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands including the general public, the hearing impaired, and medical, veterinary, and other health care professionals. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 3:30 p.m. PST. Voicemail and email are available for after hour inquiries. We have Spanish speaking specialists to assist with pesticide questions and provide service in over 170 different languagesincluding Mandarin, French and German. Pesticide information is also available by visiting our new, user-friendly website at http://npic.orst.edu. Both our full-color English and Spanish brochures are available online. Other outreach materials are available upon request. NPIC is a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Review Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency that was created in 1972 by Congress in the Consumer Product Safety Act. CPSC has jurisdiction over about 15,000 types of consumer products, from automatic-drip coffee makers to toys to lawn mowers. Some types of products, however, are covered by other federal agencies. For example, cars, trucks and motorcycles are covered by the Department of Transportation; drugs and cosmetics are covered by the Food and Drug Administration; alcohol, tobacco and firearms are covered by the Department of the Treasury. CPSC works to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths from consumer products by: developing voluntary standards with industry; issuing and enforcing mandatory standards: banning consumer products if no feasible standard would adequately protect the public; obtaining the recall of products or arranging for their repair; conducting research on potential product hazards; informing and educating consumers through the media, state and local governments, private organizations, and by responding to consumer inquiries.
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The American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) is a nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals. The objectives of AAPCC are to (1) provide a forum for poison centers and interested individuals to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality from poisonings through public and professional education and scientific research and (2) set voluntary standards for poison center operations. Activities provided by AAPCC include development of public and professional education programs, certification of regional poison centers and poison center personnel, and interaction with private and government agencies whose activities influence poisoning and poison centers.
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) works to rescue animals from abuse, pass humane laws and share resources with shelters nationwide. Founded by Henry Bergh in 1866, it was the first humane organization to be granted legal authority to investigate and make arrests for crimes against animals. The organization provides local and national leadership in three key areas: caring for pet parents and pets, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals and serving victims of animal cruelty. ASPCA is a privately funded 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than 1 million supporters across the country.
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The National Poison Prevention Week Council includes 33 members representing national organizations and federal agencies with an interest in and commitment to programs aimed at preventing unintentional poisonings. The council coordinates the National Poison Prevention Week during the third week in March each year to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. In honor of this awareness week, the council conducts a nationwide poster contest to engage the community in helping to ensure the safety of children and adults.
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text: In this paper we study the relationship between wealth, income distribution and growth in a game-theoretic context in which property rights are not completely enforcable. We consider equilibrium paths of accumulation which yield players utilities that are at least as high as those that they could obtain by appropriating higher consumption at the present and suffering retaliation later on. We focus on those subgame perfect equilibria which are constrained Pareto-efficient (second best). In this set of equilibria we study how the level of wealth affects growth. In particular we consider cases which produce classical traps (with standard concave technologies): growth may not be possible from low levels of wealth because of incentive constraints while policies (sometimes even first-best policies) that lead to growth are sustainable as equilibria from high levels of wealth. We also study cases which we classify as the "Mancur Olson" type: first best policies are used at low levels of wealth along these constrained Pareto efficient equilibria, but first best policies are not sustainable at higher levels of wealth where growth slows down. We also consider the unequal weighting of players to ace the subgame perfect equiliria on the constrained Pareto frontier. We explore the relation between sustainable growth rates and the level of inequality in the distribution of income.