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Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children (6–18 years) Residing in Kullu and Kangra Districts of Himachal Pradesh, India
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To assess the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and associated risk factors amongst children in the age group of 6–18 y residing at an altitude of 1000 mts and above.
A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in the year 2015–2016. Two districts (namely: Kangra and Kullu) of Himachal Pradesh state, India was selected for the present study. In each district thirty clusters/schools were identified using Population Proportionate to Size (PPS) sampling methodology. In the identified school, all the children in schools were enlisted. Twenty children per school were selected by using random number tables. A total of 1222 children (Kangra: 610; Kullu: 612) in the age group of 6–18 y were enrolled. The data on socio economic status, physical activity and sunlight exposure was collected. The blood samples were collected and serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, intact parathyroid hormone, serum calcium, phosphorous, albumin and alkaline phosphate were assessed using standard procedures.
Eighty one percent (Kangra) and 80.0% (Kullu) of school age children were found Vitamin D deficient as per serum 25(OH) D levels (less than 20 ng/ml).
A high prevalence of VDD was found in children residing in 2 districts located at high altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh, India.
KeywordsVitamin D deficiency Parathyroid hormone Children India
UK: Concept, design, literature search, data acquisition, data analysis, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, manuscript editing and manuscript review; RMP: Concept, design, data analysis, statistical analysis and manuscript review; BS: Concept, design, data acquisition, manuscript editing and manuscript review; LR: Concept, design, literature search, data acquisition, data analysis, manuscript editing and manuscript review; NS: Literature search, data acquisition and manuscript review; GS: Literature search manuscript editing and manuscript review; NehaS: Literature search, manuscript preparation, manuscript editing and manuscript review. UK will act as guarantor for this paper.
Compliance with Ethical Standards
Conflict of Interest
Source of Funding
The Project was supported by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (vide letter no: BT/PR6701/FNS/20/674/2012) for providing us the financial grant for conducting this study.
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I met with a friend yesterday and she said the best thing.
We were talking about making changes
to our diet, our schedules, our intentions...
and she said, "you know, I've always been an
ALL or NOTHING kind of person.
All in or not doing it at all.
For my new year's resolution last year I decided to
make a commitment instead to just do SOMETHING.
It doesn't matter how big or how small, just something, everyday,
to make the changes I want in my life."
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When it comes to social media and the Tsarnaev case, I have found it is not only important to notice what people are saying. It is also prudent to notice when (at what point in this tragic event) they are saying it and finally to reflect on the most likely reason for why they are saying it. On more than one occasion, asking these questions has yielded some rather compelling insight.
When it came to girls, Dzhokhar was very different than his older brother. From his own Twitter account anyone with access to the internet could learn that Dzhokhar was no mama's boy. When pressured by his mother to find a wife, his response "Chill, I'll find my own honey" couldn't have been more different than Tamerlan's.
Tamerlan may have been the family bully in many ways, but when it came to advice about his love life, Tamerlan seemed happy to listen to mama; Dzhokhar, not so much.
I am glad to know that about him. He will need that quality in the future. When he is released, as I am certain he will be, some big decisions will await him and they will be his to make – no one else's.
As everyone who follows this case knows, Dzhokhar has been, and remains to this day, under Special Administrative Measures or SAMs. These measures are in place for one reason and one reason only: to silence him.
Our government is guilty of criminal wrongdoing in this case on so many levels. The SAMs imposed on Dzhokhar Tsarnaev are not in place to protect the people of the United States from a dangerous terrorist who, if given the chance to correspond with the outside world, would encourage others to carry out lone wolf attacks. They are being used to keep buried the truth of what really happened. They are being used to protect those who set in motion the terrible events for which Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death.
The only way to follow the trial, when it finally happened, was on Twitter. This is how those of us who support Dzhokhar found one another. Our numbers may have dwindled. The quantity of our tweets may have diminished but I for one am undimmed in my zeal to see God's plan for Dzhokhar come to fulfillment.
A week or so ago, someone tweeted the following:
"Truth is not diminished by the number of people who believe it."
Those who oppose our message would do well to remember that.
When the trial began, I was new to most forms of social media. My sole purpose in creating a Twitter account was to follow the trial. Those I still speak with and trust regarding this case came onto Twitter at the same time for the same reason.
I was shocked to learn that some create multiple Twitter accounts, assuming false names, with varying genders and ages, in order to deceive, to spew forth various opinions, sometimes for and against the same topic!
That is just plain crazy to me! At my age, I have no time or interest in such games. So I pay attention to when accounts were created. I notice the number of followers and who they are. I read timelines to get a feel for what is really important to an account holder.
One or two tweets about Dzhokhar and countless more about sports and boy bands doth not a Dzhokhar supporter make!
When a trusted friend and Dzhokhar supporter made me aware of a Twitter account that claimed his father is a guard at ADX and talks to Dzhokhar, I knew immediately this was bogus – a sensational statement to garner attention.
Guards know Dzhokhar is under SAMs. They understand they are not to carry messages home about Dzhokhar. And kids of guards understand dad can't and won't talk about interactions with high-profile inmates like Dzhokhar. This just would never happen. If it did, "dad" would be fired and the kid would be grounded and off social media for life – or both would be in jail for violation of the SAMs.
I knew the whole thing, the claim that "dad" talks to Dzhokhar, the claim that Dzhokhar got married… it was all made up, another sad example of someone trying to claim a connection to Dzhokhar for attention.
When this same account suddenly claimed to "know" that Dzhokhar expressed sympathy for what he had done, dredging up the whole "he admitted it" argument, I had quite a different reaction. Suddenly I began to see this relatively new account as a possible government shill.
Here's my theory: the bombshell tweets saying daddy works at the ADX and talks to Jahar and Jahar got married were to get the attention of supporters. Sensational tidbits tend to make people pay attention.
Once people were sufficiently focused, the next step was to slide in the real message: Jahar has said things in prison in admission of his guilt.
What we have to remember is this: the government knows there will be an appeal. They know they dodged a bullet last time: they were able to secure a guilty verdict and a death sentence very easily with the biased jury Judge O'Toole guaranteed would be seated for the trial.
They aren't so sure of another victory next time so until then they have to keep tainting whatever jury pool will decide the appeal. That will be the first trial where real evidence is presented.
In addition to keeping lies circulating about Dzhokhar's guilt in order to influence future juries, the government is desperate to 1) discredit the remaining supporters by making as many as possible look like fools who will believe anything they hear about Dzhokhar and 2) cause any who may still be true fan girls to finally forget about Dzhokhar if they think he is married.
The bottom line is I don't pay any attention to those who tweet nonsense. And I urge others not to either. Influencing the next jury pool is a game both sides can play. We have our own message about Dzhokhar and we must keep working to get it out there.
I would love for some, if not all, of those who make up Dzhokhar's next jury to swear in voir dire that they can be fair and impartial while sadly and secretly reminding themselves to avoid my blog until after the trial…
O'Toole may have thanked the first jury for their service. Faith in the certainty of God's plan for Dzhokhar being fulfilled tells me I will be thanking the second one.
There's a rhythm in rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
Leaves you empty with nothing but dreams
In a world gone shallow, in a world gone lean
Sometimes there's things a man cannot know
The gears won't turn and the leaves won't grow
There's no place to run and no gasoline
Engines won't turn and the train won't leave
I will stay with you tonight
Hold you close 'til the morning light
In the morning watch a new day rise
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
Do whatever just to stay alive
Well the way I feel is the way I write
Isn't like the thoughts of the man who lies
There is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming – open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
And I will wait for you tonight
You're here forever and you're by my side
I've been waiting all my life
To feel your heart as it's keeping time
We'll do whatever just to stay alive
Dawn is coming – open your eyes
Dawn is coming – open your eyes
Dawn is coming – open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise
There's a rhythm in rush these days
Where the lights don't move and the colors don't fade
There is a truth and it's on our side
Dawn is coming – open your eyes
Look into the sun as the new days rise…


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LA QUINTA, California (January 30, 2015) – A major-injury crash between two pickup truck drivers was reported Thursday night at the intersection of Highway 111 at Depot Drive, according to a press release by the Riverside County Sheriff Department.
About 8:31 p.m., La Quinta Police officers say a gray Chevrolet pickup truck made a turn onto Highway 111 and crashed into the driver of a burgundy Ford Ranger pickup truck that was heading westbound on Highway 111, the report said.
The driver of the Ford Ranger became trapped in his vehicle and required extrication by CAL FIRE/Riverside firefighters. He was critically injured in the crash and paramedics airlifted him and transported him to a local hospital where he is being treated for major injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet pickup truck complained of elbow and hip pain and was also hospitalized.
The driver of a black Nissan Altima sustained only minor property damage when their vehicle was struck by debris from the crash.
A police investigation is underway, however, alcohol and drugs are not suspected. Witnesses are asked to contact La Quinta Police Department at 760-863-8990.
"This is a tragedy for the family of these two young people as they cope with his sudden loss," said Attorney James Johnson. "My prayers go out to the others who were hurt in hopes they have a full recovery."
If you have legal questions following a traffic accident, contact Johnson Attorneys Group at 800-235-6801 for a free consultation.
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EDM @ DAL - 9:43 of the Third PeriodNHL.com @NHLdotcom
At 9:43 of the third period in the Oilers/Stars game, the Situation Room initiated a video review to further examine a play at the Edmonton net. The referee informed the Situation Room that he blew his whistle to stop play before the puck crossed the goal line. According to Rule 78.5, apparent goals shall be disallowed "when the Referee deems the play has been stopped, even if he had not physically had the opportunity to stop play by blowing his whistle." This is not a reviewable play therefore the referee's call on the ice stands - no goal Dallas.


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Oh, one of my favourite poems, Hannah – and a gorgeous gallery of course.Have a great week as well – in this the most beautiful time of the year!
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the milky way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed—and gazed—but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought:
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.
William Wordsworth


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Greena Vs. Health Vs. Akatombo
Tonight on BBC Radio 1 GREENA vs HEALTH vs AKATOMBO 2-4am GMT and online all week at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/maryannehobbs
Nice to see HEALTH doing something on MAH, Greena is brilliant too, I'm not sure who Akatombo is mind but there is one way to find out...
that pearson sound tune was
a roller.
that show with mixes from pearson sound, joy orbison and james blake is gonna be amazing, surely.
Yeah my jaw dropped when I heard that
I love that Pearson Sound track its out right now with WAD on the flip which is so gooooood too. The James Black remix of Untold's Stop What You're Doing is insane when I've heard it on the radio its been pulled up at least twice and usualy more.
Yes! Greena up now!
His Apple Pips 12" needs to come out soon its been ages since it was announced I think there has been at least 2 since they mentioned it. This is gona be well nice!
Akatombo sounds really good
like a cross between a noise band and Flying Lotus
HEALTH on now!
you lot know health...
It's been far too long since they announced Greena on Apple Pips
I thought Actual Pain was going to be Pips007. Oh well... It's a tune though, I shall be listening to this later. And looking forward to hearing some HEALTH stuff on MAH.


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1. He took over Portland last weekend, and this weekend, he's in the Big Bang. Wells rapper Spose is currently Maine's most popular artist – his brand new album, "The Audacity," hit #12 on the iTunes hip hop charts during its first week out – and he's playing a show starting at 10 p.m. at Mezzenine at Zen in downtown Bangor, with openers 2-Phat, Quan Da Young Boss and Cal Carter. Tickets are $10, and the show is 18+. Elsewhere in town, Saturday night is the second annual Halfway to Halloween event in downtown Bangor. Think Halloween is too far away? It won't be this weekend, so drag out your face paint and last year's costume, and join the fun. The BArSTuARDs will rock the house at Paddy Murphy's, Trisha Mason will serenade you at The Big Easy Lounge, Skyscraper will take over Ipanema, and the Rotating Taps are set for Nocturnem Drafthaus.
2. Down Portland way, Port City Music Hall hosts Maine favorites The Brew with Barefoot Truth on Friday night, while at Empire Dine & Dance on Friday there's a night of local hip hop featuring Brzowski and Moshe, Bleubird, Ceschi and Eyenine. There are two wonderful shows at the Oak and the Ax in Biddeford this weekend, including Spirit Family Reunion and Robert Sarazin Blake on Friday, and Micah Blue Smaldone, Coke Weed and the Black Swans on Sunday; boths shows at 8 p.m. with an $8 cover. At Geno's on Friday, catch the Rattlesnakes, Dead Trend and Bring the Knife, and at Space Gallery this weekend there's Emilia Dahlin and Sara Cox on Saturday, and electro-pop fun with Future Islands and Ed Schrader's Music Beat on Sunday.
3. Man, you can't catch a break this weekend, can you? Nonstop fun. You're going to need a nap! Heading towards the Midcoast, in my humble opinion, the biggest music event of the spring is the Belfast Free Range Music Festival, which is set for all day on Saturday in and around downtown Belfast. You can read the story I wrote earlier this week for the full low down. Elsewhere in the Midcoast, Saturday night the 220s take on the Myrtle Street Tavern in Rockland, James McMurtry plays a (sadly sold out) show at the Strand Theatre in Rockland on Saturday, and the Belfast Maskers continue their production of "Steel Magnolias" at Union Hall in Searsport.
4. In Brewer Friday night, Maine's only long-form improv comedy troupe, The Focus Group, celebrate their third anniversary at 8 p.m. at the Next Generation Theatre. In Orono on both Friday and Saturday, the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre on the University of Maine campus hosts the world premiere of the play "The Cage," a powerful and adults-only performance. There's also Winterport Open Stage's production of "The Smell of the Kill," Friday-Sunday at Wagner Middle School in Winterport. For kids, there's "The Blueberry Balladeer" at Penobscot Theatre Friday through Sunday, and at Ellsworth High School, there's a one-time only performance of the acclaimed puppet adaptation of "The Velveteen Rabbit," set for noon on Saturday. The Bangor Ballet performs their version of "Cinderella" at 4 p.m. Saturday at Peakes Auditorium at Bangor High School. And finally, in Orono there's this month's Story Slam, set for 7 p.m. Sunday at Verve Burritos.
5. Phew. I'm tired just looking at all the aforementioned items! If you're more interested in taking it easy this weekend, might I suggest a film? There's some great stuff this weekend – River City Cinema hosts a rare, special screening of "Norwegian Wood," based on Haruki Murakami's book, set for 7:30 p.m. at the Union Street Brick Church. "Safe House" and "Friends With Kids" are set for Reel Pizza Cinerama in Bar Harbor this weekend, and at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville, look out for the animated feature "The Secret World of Arietty," the charming French film "The Kid With The Bike," "Salmon Fishing In The Yemen" and football doc "Undefeated." In big cinemas, the adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" opens, as does romantic comedy "The Five Year Engagement" and a silly claymation film from the creators of "Chicken Run," "The Pirates! Band of Misfits."
CORRECTION: A previous version of this blog contained an incorrect attribution and stated that "The Cage" was written by formerly incarcerated felon Gavin Pickering. "The Cage" was written by formerly incarcerated felon Rick Cluchey. Pickering is directing the Friday and Saturday premiere of "The Cage" at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre on the University of Maine campus.


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Everyone remembers the superlatives that were given out in high school: Most Likely To Succeed, Most Popular, Class Couple, etc. We thought we'd put some of our artists to the test and see how they would dish out superlatives to their fellow bandmates.
Introducing our latest Digital Exclusive video series, "Most Likely To". The first artists in the hot seat were Kesi and Piers from Rudimental. Click below to watch the full video!
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An interesting picture posted once a day, week, or whenever I feel like it.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
View from my Room
It was shortly after lunch and I was in my room, when I looked up, looked through the balcony window and saw this group of several elephants walking right across. This was taken with a 24mm lens, for the non-photo geeks, thats pretty wide, the elephants were only about 50 yards away.
I am now all packed up and ready to go. After breakfast, we catch a bush plane back to Arusha, then spend the rest of the day doing some shopping and just hanging out. The 25 hour journey home begins tonight. I go from Kilimanjaro airport to Amsterdam with a quick stop in Dar es Salaam. Wait a couple of hours in Amsterdam and then its a direct flight to SFO (thank goodness).
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Take Charge of Your Life
Each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions every single day. Everything from when to get out of bed in the morning to when to go to bed at night requires a decision. So it's easy to understand that our actions require decisions. But not quite so easy to understand that our feelings and emotions require decisions, too. But they do. Many times, our emotions and feelings are simply reactions. But we can learn to direct our feelings and emotions, just as we do our actions, by taking the time to DECIDE how we will feel and react to things.
Today, when you notice you are simply reacting to something rather than consciously choosing or deciding how you feel about it, stop and change your reaction if it isn't a reaction that will help you reach your goals. For example, if you didn't manage to complete everything on your to-do list yesterday, and you feel depressed about it, stop and change that reaction or way of thinking. Instead, celebrate all the things you DID manage to accomplish. You'll probably be surprised at how good you suddenly start to feel!
Also, before you do anything else today, DECIDE to have a wonderful day, no matter what you have planned. Even if a dental appointment is on your schedule, decide to make this a pleasant event. Remember, it isn't so much what happens to us in life that matters. It's how we deal with what happens, our attitude about it all, that really matters. Take charge of your life today and DECIDE what you want to think, feel, and do.
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The distinctive Peugeot 108 Collection is tailored for you. Available as a three or five door; hatchback or TOP! cabrio; and with a choice of two economical petrol engines, you'll be on-trend in this contemporary car.
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Day 4 was filled with shopping. We went thrifting all over Los Angeles and then we went to Fashion District, where I was slightly disappointed and ended up not buying anything.
Day 5 we all went to the observatory in hopes of getting a glimpse of the city and the Hollywood sign.
Outfit- Jacket: F21 / Dress: Banana Republic (Thrifted) / Shoes: Payless / Purse: Ebay / Necklace: Fuego (gift)
Thanks Los Angeles! Until next time!


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Material: Pure Cotton
Stitch: all kutch work
Threads: 4 strands of silk thread
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Wonderful. you have chosen a lovely design to convert. they are apt for the neck line sleeves and the borders. the smaller versions look like kolams. A very good inspiration.it must have been tough to place the patterns in their proper place.
sometimes when I forget to draw the whole design, I make it up by drawing with a pencil, even after finishing the work, it is possible.
Thanks for your visit Chitra..I learnt kutch work very late and completely in love with it..so doing all kutch works..in my earlier posts for 2 different saree blouse I did convert the Ratham kolams to kutch work designs..you can find them in my blog..yes you are right ..I too learned to extend the designs directly on fabric with white pencils..thanks for the tip..


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Unfortunately for the majority of nice guys, they're finishing last. It doesn't take a genius to notice that most girls (in highschool and college) are going for the typical bad boys, cocky, arrogant, deceptive, etc over the genuine nice guys. It sucks that I have to say this but if you really want a girl, you're going to have to absorb some of the characteristics of a bad boy, but that doesn't mean you'll become an asshole. If you come off as this completely soft guy with no backbone, regardless if you're nice, you're getting the first class trip to the friendzone ... it sucks but it's reality. You're wasinting your time being 100% nice, but you can be 80% nice and 20% bad boy with bad boy traits that don't scream "ASSHOLE".
1: Don't Chase The Girl You like
- So you like a girl? Maybe she's hot? Maybe she's really popular? Maybe she's smart? Guess what, over 50% of the guys in your school (including some nice guys) are thirsty as hell for her, chasing her, and complimenting her everyday. What do you need to do? Do the exact opposite. Make her see you as that ONE guy that doesn't give a damn about how she looks or how popular she is, isn't going to let her step on you, and isn't going to go out of his way to please her. This makes the girl your crushing on go insane, because almost everyday every guy she see's is crazy for her so when she finally notices a guy who knows they exist but doesn't give a fuck it intrigues them, it makes them want to know more about you, this is when you can start your friendship with them.
2: Don't Overcompliment
- You can't compliment the girl you like and you've became friends with right off the bat, they get compliments everyday so your compliments to them is something they've heard at least 20 times. This is all part of your plan to let this girl know that you, the guy, are not going to take any shit from them ... you have to make sure the girl realizes that your unique out of all the other girls because that's what's going to attract her. You can maybe compliment her clothes, hair, etc once in a while but the typical "You're so gorgeous" or "You're so beautiful" over and over is only going to make her view you as the other 100 guys that like her.
3: Don't Give Her The Majority Of Your Attention
- This girl you like has to see that your only focus is your life, not hers. She has to see that you're not willing to give her all of your attention unless she earns it, she has to see that if she asks you for a favor that over 100 guys would do without blinking it, you'll say "Fuck off". This makes her feel like she has to earn your approval - Again you're not being an asshole by doing this, but your making this girl see you as a strong and independent guy that isn't going to take shit from anybody no matter how popular or good looking.
4: Conclusion
You're playing reverse phycology on these girls, the girl you like already has a bunch of guys chasing for her so she has really no reason to pay you any attention if you're acting the same way. In her mind when all this is happening it's basically going "Another day another swarm of thirsty guys waiting to give me all their atten-wait that guy, why isn't he being thirsty? Why isn't he giving me any attention? Does he not notice me?" - When she starts thinking like this, it's her being interested in YOU ... you have to keep her asking these questions to herself because that's the only way you'll keep her interested in you and not the other 100 or so guys chasing her.
You can't show your completely nice and sweet side until you're really close to eachother after being friends, because at this point she'll completely disregard all the other guys and her focus will be YOU. At this point when you have this girl completely fascinated in you, then you can start complimenting her and going for a relationship. So yeah, I hope these tips help some of you nice guys struggling to find a girlfriend.


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How to get there
by bus: lines and timetables on the website www.tper.it
by car: located in restricted traffic zone ZTL. Ring road exits n. 11/11bis-12 direction city center.
Phone 051 229858
Reference maps: D-4
Date of last update: 06/12/2018, 16:42
The picture gallery Zambeccari, which was originally set up in the old palace called of St. Paul, was enriched during the 18th century thanks to the marquesses Camillo (1656-1731) and Francesco (1682-1767), and it's now one of the most important collections of Bologna. The first seat of the picture gallery was rebuilt on the will of the marquess Giacomo Zambeccari (1723-1795) by the architect Carlo Bianconi, and it's now the seat of the Banca Popolare di Milano and the present-day seat of the picture gallery. The collection is distributed in 9 rooms and 1 salon; here there are works of the masters of the emiliana school such as Lodovico Carracci, Guercino, Albani, Crespi, Passerotti, Tiarini, Mastelletta, Franceschini, Pasinelli and Creti. Moreover there are testimonies of pictorial school of Genoa, Florence, Veneto and Neaple, besides Flemish and Byzantine schools.
The description is taken from the booklet: "PALAZZO POGGI CAMPOGRANDE e LA QUADRERIA ZAMBECCARI" , Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, Sopraintendenza per il Patrimonio Storico Artistico e Demoetnoantropologico per le provincie di BO-FE-RA-FC-RN
by bus: lines and timetables on the website www.tper.it
by car: located in restricted traffic zone ZTL. Ring road exits n. 11/11bis-12 direction city center.
the ticket can be purchased in one of the two museums and used in the other one also on another day.
full € 6.00; reduction € 3.00 between 18 and 25 years old (valid only for members of European Community), teachers with a full time contract; free admission less than 18 years old (valid only for members of European Community); Musei Metropolitani Card owners (from 1 July 2017); teachers and students members of University: Architecture, Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Letters and Philosophy (Archeology, History of Art), Academy of Fine Arts; touristic guides, during their activities; touristic interpreters, during their activities; journalists, during their activities; members of Mibac (Ministry of Cultural Heritage); members of I.C.O.M. (International Council of Museums); students groups from public and private schools, with their teachers; disabled people and their relative or companion; operators of voluntary associations (spread and promotion about cultural heritage); free admission for everybody the first Sunday of each month. Every 8 March free admission for women on the occasion of the International Women's Day.
To have your free or reduced ticket please present the document certifying the actual membership of the specific category at the entrance.
(from September to June) from Tuesday to Sunday: 8,30am - 7,30pm. Closed on Monday except for holiday - in this case the museum will be closed on Tuesday
(July and August) Tuesday + Wednesday 1,45pm - 7,30pm; from Thursday to Sunday 8,30am - 2pm. Closed on Monday except for holiday - in this case the museum will be closed on Tuesday.
*the ticket office closes half an hour before
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Long-Term Use of Ecstasy Linked to Brain Damage
The study is significant because ecstasy is being tested as a way to help patients with posttraumatic stress syndrome and anxiety associated with cancer.
Ecstasy is a substance usually sold in pill form at night clubs and parties. Its chemical designation is MDMA (3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine). It produces feelings of peace, increased intimacy among people, euphoria, and mild intoxication, and it is used in social settings in a similar way to alcohol -- as a "social lubricant." The main dangers of using ecstasy so far have been identified as fatal drug interactions that combine ecstasy with other drugs, most often stimulants, or death from hypothermia, a condition resulting from elevated body temperature. It is also possible to develop a psychological dependency on ecstasy.
Ecstasy, along with certain psychedelic drugs, is being tested as a way to help cancer patients and people with posttraumatic stress deal with their fears and anxieties. In some cases, just one experience with these drugs "opened depressed people up" to a new way of thinking. As David Nichols of Purdue University put it, "the drugs diffuse in your brain and some people never see the world the same way again."
For the new research, Dr. Ronald Cowan and his colleagues studied 24 women, average age 22 years old, who had taken ecstasy for three to four years. The number of pills the subjects took ranged from five to 375. All participants were asked to abstain from drugs for three months before the study, and one woman was disqualified after she failed a drug test for cocaine.
The research team used PET scans (positron emission tomography) to determine the levels of serotonin receptors in each subject's brain. When serotonin levels go down, the receptor levels go up. Those women who had a history of taking ecstasy had higher levels of receptors than those did not take the drug. The more ecstasy a woman had taken in her lifetime , the higher her receptor levels and the less serotonin in her brain.
"We do not actually know what the implications are," said Dr. Cowan. "There is some evidence in prior research that a drop in serotonin levels leads to sleep apnea, depression, anxiety, and memory loss, but in our work we did not find evidence of mental health issues, no increased anxiety, impulsivity or depression, and the IQs of the women who took the drug were identical of those who had never taken it."
Dr. Cowan also acknowledged that he did not know if the drop in serotonin levels was permanent. He said his team had accounted for other factors, such as the use of birth control, estrogen levels, and age, which can affect serotonin receptors. The study does not apply to men or to anyone suffering from anxiety disorders or depression.
"Animal studies have indicated that could be as much of a seven-year duration in such dips but we do not know. So this work raises serious concerns and questions, but more research is needed," Dr. Cowan said during his comments on the study, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Ecstasy is almost universally illegal in every part of the world, including the United States.


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It is a great honor for me to be here and to be invited to speak at the 1 5" Birthday of the Medical College of National Cheng-Kung University.
I am just one among many people who wish to congratulate you on your achievements, the tremendous efforts which so many people have made to create this college, and the very high standards you have attained.
I feel at home wherever there are medical students! I remember my own days as a medical student, and later as a hospital resident, in London. Like you, we had to work very hard, both mentally and physically, but the interest and excitement of doing what we in our hearts wanted to, made those years amongst the happiest in my life.
I know that in your college there are students who are studying nursing, medical technology and other paramedical subjects- those very important services with which doctors are closely connected (and without which doctors could not function.). Although I speak perhaps mainly to medical students, I include all students in my thinking, because in spirit we are one profession.
I said I feel at home here. There is another reason, and that is that I had a good fortune to be born in Taiwan (I am a "Chiong-hoa-gin-na). I had a very happy childhood and boyhood in Taiwan. My father was a doctor and began the Chang-hua Christian Hospital, my mother was a teacher before she came to Taiwan. When I was 7 years old, in 1922, I visited Tainan and I remember meeting Dr. Maxwell (Ma I-seng) at the Sinlau Hospital, the son of the older Dr. Maxwell who was the first doctor of western medicine to come to Taiwan.
Let me remind you that (as far as I know) the first two western medical doctors to be resident in Taiwan were Dr. James Maxwell (Senior) (Ma I-seng 一世) who came in 1865 and Dr. Patrick Manson who came a year later in 1866. They worked together in Takao (Kao-Hsiung) for 3 years. Then Maxwell moved to Tainan and started the Sinlau Christian Hospital which still stands. Manson continued his work in Kao-Hsiung. He was a doctor to the Customs Service, looking after the health of their personnel, the foreign merchants and sailors on the merchant ships which came to the port. He was a very observant and research-minded doctor. After 6 years he moved to Amoy (Hsia-men), and later to Hong Kong, where he helped to start the Hong Kong Medical College. It is interesting to know that Dr. Sun Yat-sen (the "Father of the Republic of China") was the best student in the first graduating class of that college, which, one might say, had its beginnings through Manson's experiences in Kao-Hsiung.
Western scientific medicine was introduced into Taiwan by Christian missionary doctors, Custom Service doctors, and after 1895, by Japanese doctors.
But over the last 104 years there has been a gradual and great flowering of scientific medicine amongst Taiwanese doctors, and health workers, have contributed to saving lives and relieving suffering, to medical research, and to teaching throughout the country and internationally.
But, however exciting and interesting and astonishing scientific advances have been (take just one example- the invention of the CT scan, followed by the MRI scan, which ave assisted doctors in the diagnosis of neurological and other diseases), I say, however exciting and beneficial these are,, there remains the bedrock fundamental question -which is, "How to be a good doctor"! "How should we as doctors and health workers behave towards humanity in need of our help?" I will try to point to some answers.
Firstly, we have some historical guidance. In about the year 400 BC a famous Greek doctor, Hippocrates, instituted an oath (希波克拉底誓約) for doctors to swear after finishing their training and becoming doctors. This Hippocratic oath stresses the importance of teaching, learning, the benefit of patients, the avoidance of harm, and keeping patients secrets. I will quote two sentences from the oath:-
"Into whatever home I enter I will go into them for the benefit of the sick and will abstain from every act of mischief or corruption, and from the seduction of females or males....
Whatever, in connection with my practice, I see or hear in the life of men, which ought to be spoken of abroad, I will not divulge it, reckoning that all such should be kept secret."
The Hippocratic oath has influenced Europe for 2500 years.
Between AD 581-673 you will know that Dr. Sun Ssu-miao (孫思邈), father of medicine in China, discussed the duties of a physician to his patients. The thought is similar, in some respects, to the Hippocratic oath.
Here is part of it:-
" A great doctor, when treating a patient, should make himself quiet and determined. He should not have covetous desire. He should show mercy on the sick and pledge himself to relieve suffering among all classes. Aristocrat or commoner, poor, or rich, aged or young, beautiful or ugly, enemy or friend, native or foreign, educated or uneducated, all are to be treated equally. He should look upon the misery of the patient as his own, and be anxious to relieve the distress, disregarding his own inconveniences, such as night-call, bad weather, hunger, tiredness, etc. Even foul cases such as ulcer, abscess, diarrhea, etc. should be treated without the slightest antipathy--- A physician should be respectable and not talkative. It is a great mistake to boast of himself and slander other physicians.
You will remember that in the Ming dynasty, in AD 1556, Kung Hsin (鞏信) wrote a maxim for respectable physicians, which is very concise:
" The good physician cherishes kindness and righteousness.
He reads widely and is highly skilled in the arts of his profession. He has in his mind adequate methods of treatment, which he adapts to different conditions. He cares not for vainglory, but is intent upon relieving suffering amongst all classes. He revives the dying and restores them to health. Such a good physician will be remembered through endless generations."
There are many writings on medical ethics in Chinese literature up to the 19'h Century, before the introduction of western scientific medicine. One of the good features of these writing is the secret remedies (in contrast to the sharing of all therapeutic advances and prescriptions in modern days) nor is there mention of the teaching of medical knowledge such as is referred to in the Hippocratic oath.
In 1968 the World Medical Association meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, formulated a physician's oath on being admitted as a member of the medical profession (the Geneva Declaration.) It is much shorter than the Hippocratic oath.
The new doctor says:
1. "I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity.
2. I will give my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due.
3. I will practice my profession with conscience and dignity; the health of my patient will be my first consideration.
4. I will maintain, by all the means in my power the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession; my colleagues will be my brothers."
Finally, the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948 passed the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" (Mrs Rosevelt was the Chairman of the drafting committee.) Article 1 says, "All human beings are born free, in dignity and rights" (the word "dignity" has a special meaning here, which is "worthy of respect"); Article 1 goes on: "Human beings are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in the spirit of brotherhood." There are 50 articles.
The whole declaration states what each human being has a right (權利) to expect on entering the world - simply because he or she is a human being! This must and does include the right to health, and a successful patient-doctor relationship. This is regardless of all cultures and creeds.
It has been suggested that every medical student on graduation should be given a copy of this declaration.
I return to the question, "How to be a good doctor?"
Do tradition and religion influence the question? Certainly! In the East, in the Chinese race, Confucianism with its emphasis on benevolence, righteousness and humanism greatly influences the behavior of doctors. In the West, Christianity with its emphasis on loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself has a powerful influence.
What do you think is the answer to this question? I myself decided to write to a doctor friend (a woman doctor) who lives in Scotland and ask her opinion. She wrote back and said - (here is the letter dated 9' September, 1998.):
"At first thought, a good doctor, I should say has the characteristics of a good member of society: he has kindness, patience, interest in other people, temperance (moderation), humility. But he, unlike the rest of humanity, also needs:
I feel sure you will agree with her views. I must point out the human qualities which she mentioned such a kindness, patience, moderation, humility, and interest in other people. But she also mentions "up-to-date knowledge of new technical achievements in his specialty"
At the present time there is tremendous emphasis on using scientific medical equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
Hospitals are full of advanced scientific equipment: the CT and MRI scans, microsurgery, advances in molecular genetics, and the astonishing range of tests available in the clinical laboratories.
This is right and perfectly understandable.
But we may forget the human side of medical practice and I would remind you of its importance:
A machine (機器) can not show kindness (仁慈);
Radiation (放射線) cannot show sympathy (同情).
100 years ago there was a pastor, Rev. Campbell Moody (梅監霧牧師) who observed doctors in Changhua tremendously busy at their work with patients pressing the doctor from every side. He wrote down ":No equipment can compare with a long-suffering kindness" (long-suffering, means 忍耐, or 耐心) Of course, he knew the importance of equipment, but it seemed to him that the human factor -kindness- surpassed the equipment in importance!
I will insert just one comment about clinical medicine. The emphasis on scientific methods of examination of patients is now so great that, as doctors, we forget, or omit, the physical examination of the patient. When I was a medical student, one of my teachers used to say "Examine your patient from head to foot, otherwise, you may miss some information of importance for diagnosis and treatment". I am sure his advice is still valid and I pass it on to you now.
So what are the human qualities a doctor needs when seeing his patients?
1. I would put compassion (憐憫、憐恤) as of first importance. It is a fellow-felling for the person who is suffering and your strong desire to help him if you can. It is best illustrated by the famous story, movingly told by Jesus, of the care of a foreign traveller (a Samaritan) -for a man he found left half dead at the side of a lonely road., who had been beaten up by robbers; he had been neglected by his own countrymen, who passed by on the other side of the road.
2. Kindness (仁慈) A Taiwan doctor told me he thinks of a patient as a friend, and so he wants to help a friend in trouble. It is the action of helping.
3. Patience (忍耐) not patients but patience! This is the most difficult thing to learn. The pressures on doctors are sometimes enormous. But patience is a great quality. It includes pauiong (包容) in its meaning.
4. Doctors should be willing to listen carefully to what the sick person is saying. He should also be sure to explain the illness, and the treatment, to the patient. If not, the patient is confused and discouraged.
5. Respect the patient as a person (病人也是人), as having commonsense, though he may not have much education. Acknowledge that you do not know the answers to all his questions.
An attitude of intellectual pride is a common weakness in doctors. (" The doctor knows best". "The doctor will decide." "The patient does not need to know".) Rather, we doctors should treat our patients in the spirit of humility.
Calmness, equanimity, is required in the face of unexpected events. Suppose your patient becomes suddenly worse- what should be done? The doctor must keep calm even in stressful circumstances. Most doctors have to try and learn it. It is a valuable quality.
Lastly, my friend's letter says doctors should be "interested in other people." Interest in other people often is a social activity, but it may be a concern for the people with special needs, that is "humanitarianism". Webster's Dictionary defines humanitarianism as "having concern for, or helping to improve, the welfare and happiness of mankind."
Here are some examples of humanitarian work in Taiwan. i. During the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, there were many opium addicts.
Professor Tu Tsung -Ming (杜聰明) specially helped them
In 1900 there were 169,000 opium addicts, (6.3% of the population)
In 1942 there were 6000; these disappeared in 1945
2. After the war, Dr Hsieh Wei (謝緯醫師) knew that there was much TB in the aboriginal people, so he built a special hospital and out patient clinic for them in Pu Li and treated them himself. Dr Hsieh also knew that the seacoast people in Changhua Hsien were poorly served medically, so in 1956 he started a clinic in Erh Lin specially for those people. He was overworked and was too tired that one day, on the way to his clinic in ErhLin he feel asleep at the wheel of his car and was killed. He gave his life for those people.
3. The Mennonite Hospital (門諾基督教醫院) in Hualien was started in 1948 to give treatment to the aborigines in the mountains.
4. The Tzu Chi Hospital (慈濟醫院) and Medical College were started to serve the needs of the people on the East Coast of Taiwan.
5. In Lo Tung the ophthalmologist Dr. Chen Wu Fu (陳五福) saw the needs of the blind people learn an occupation, a technique, so he built an institute called (慕光盲人重見中心) for this purpose and paid for its operation out of his own clinic.
6. Of course, you all know of Dr Schweitzer, the German Christian doctor and pastor and musician, who gave up a pleasant life in Germany and went to be a missionary doctor in Africa- as he said
"to repay Africa for what the western countries had taken from it."
7. I will add one more example of someone who took an interest in people with a special need. But she is not a doctor!
Diana, Princess of Wales, before she died, felt sorry for those innocent people, farmers and country people, who had been injured by land-mines (地雷). The wars in Vietnam and Africa had ceased, but land-mines were still scattered around, invisible in the ground. People stepping on them would loose one or both legs. Diana made trips to the countries in Africa and met those people who had lost one or both legs- to see them and comfort them. By doing so she called the attention of the world to a neglected problem: how to get rid of the mines.
My speech is at an end.
I should like to ask, for what reason you decided to study to be a doctor?
"I need money to support my family, to send my children to good schools; my brothers are poor- they need help for the education of their children." Nothing wrong with that!
"The intellectual stimulus of medical practice, research, and teaching." Nothing wrong with that!
But maybe it is not enough!! There are people with special needs !
What about prisoners, the forgotten people of society? Are their medical and health needs adequately met?
What about the aborigines (原住民) who come down from the mountains to the cities of the plain, and some go off as sailors on fishing boats all over the world - are their medical needs adequately provided for?
When the black foot disease appeared in south Taiwan many years ago there was much suffering. A doctor named Wang Chin -Ho (王金河) lived nearby. He saw his chance of helping these people, took it and helped many.
The humanitarian side of medical practice is timeless - it is always there! What is your dream?
I wish you all well.
May you enjoy the professions you have chosen, and may your college attain every success.
David Landsborough Feb. 1999


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Hoist Massacre Canyon
Written by Cameron Dickinson
I received a call from our call captain to see if I was able to respond quickly to perform a hoist of a hiker in Massacre Canyon in San Jacinto. Luckily I was relatively local and was able to arrive at the meeting location on Gilman Springs Road in 20 minutes. When I arrived, the San Jacinto Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, and Cal Fire had already arrived at the scene. Mercy Air had landed in the adjacent field and was on standby. I received word that a male hiker had sustained injuries from a 100 foot fall. His friends that were hiking with him called 911 and reported the emergency. Sheriff's Aviation was already on scene and was able to land and pick up the injured hiker and bring him back to base to awaiting paramedics.
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Month: November 2017
How to Create Viral Content
by Noah Kagan, published on Okdork.com
1) Long form content gets more social shares than short form content.
2) Having at least one image in your post leads to more Facebook shares
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Declining retail sales? Are you leaving money on the table by not being involved in E-Commerce?
Over the next few years half of all online sales will be made through Amazon. Are you ready?
As part of an initiative by nine Melbourne Councils we're supporting local businesses to prepare and grow in the E-Commerce world. Which is set to explode.
We will take an overview of Amazon, as well as discuss other E-Commerce platforms such as Alibaba, eBay, Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, SquareSpace and approaches such as Drop Shipping and Digital Marketing and how you could create a new E-Commerce store or optimise your current E-Commerce operation to grow sales.
Get up to the minute insights and strategy on how to deal with Amazon's entry into Australia.
Ensure you don't miss out and leave money on the table when it comes to E-Commerce.
Make new connections and network with businesses and local government to build your support network.
This event is an introduction to a much more in-depth strategic full day conference with practical workshop on to be held on the 27th October 2017 with hundred of other businesses. More details here www.innovationmelbourne.com.au
The headline speaker for this event is Raoul Doraiswamy
Raoul is a Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) specialist who helps e-commerce businesses increase their revenue month on month. Raoul's company Conversionry uses a data-driven method to help e-commerce businesses maximise their website conversions, turning existing visitors into more paying customers.
This session will be facilitated by Taylor Tran, who is a leading Author and Promoter of emerging tech and coworking spaces.


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Book Summary
It's St. Patrick's Day in Green Lawn. Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy dress up a leprechaun statue for the town's yearly contest. They leave it out on the porch overnight, but the next morning, it's missing! Who is behind the mischief? It will take four kids and the luck of the Irish to find out. Ron Roy perfectly captures the reading level and interest of the earliest chapter book readers in this exciting spinoff of his popular A to Z Mysteries series.
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Fannie Hurst, novelist, advocate
Fannie Hurst (October 19, 1885 – February 23, 1968) was an American novelist and short story writer whose works were highly popular during the post-World War I era. Her work combined sentimental, romantic themes with social issues of the day, such as women's rights and race relations. She was one of the most widely read woman authors of the 20th century, and for a time in the 1920s was one of the highest-paid American writers. She also actively supported a number of social causes, including feminism, African American equality, and New Deal programs. Her novel 'Imitation of Life' was one… Read MoreRead more


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The purpose of the Review of Home-based ECE is to consider what is and is not working in home-based ECE. The Review is evaluating the current rules and guidelines to determine what might need to change. The aim is to better support quality education outcomes for children and to assure parents with children in home-based ECE that their children are receiving quality education and care.
This discussion document outlines two broad goals of the Review, with proposed options for change grouped under each goal:
The home-based ECE sector has changed significantly since it was first regulated in the early 1990s. At that time it was small and community-based. Home-based ECE is the fastest growing part of the early learning sector, and there are now a number of large home-based ECE providers with a variety of operating models. Many of the regulatory settings have remained unchanged since this time, despite the sector now looking very different. So now is the right time to consider whether funding and regulations are still fit for purpose.
Research strongly suggests that the benefits of ECE depend on the quality of the service. Not much is known about how effective home-based ECE is in delivering quality education outcomes for children. And there also isn't a lot of research that specifically looks at education and care delivered in a home setting.
This discussion paper explores some of the changes we are considering to improve the quality of home-based ECE. The Government wants to understand the views of all those with an interest in home-based ECE and get feedback on the proposed changes. Nothing has been decided yet.
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Federal Judge Reeves Describes Contents of Angela Ford's Incomplete Accounting – Denies Discovery to Stan Chesley.
Currently Angela Ford has her second appeal to the 6th. Circuit seeking to avoid having to provide more information in her accounting to the Federal Court. The U.S. Attorney has been seeking this information for some eleven months. Stan Chesley filed a motion in the Federal action seeking a private viewing of the accounting so that he could determine if his civil rights were violated by the KBA Bar Counsel.
As we understand the procedure, the U.S. Attorney is still seeking this information for their own purposes. The new filing by Angela Ford (Dec. 1, 2012) argues that the Federal District Court has no jurisdiction to view her private financial records re: her distribution in the Fen Phen case.
The issue as to whether or not Ford must give a full accounting to the Government will ultimately be determined by the 6th. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judge Reeves said in his interlocutory order responding to Chesley's motion:
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WILLIAM J. GALLION, et al.,
Criminal Action No. 2: 07-39-DCR
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On July 11, 2011, Angela Ford, by counsel, filed a document captioned "Accounting
Filed with the Court under Seal." [Record No. 1289] The information provided in this document
was actually less than its heading would indicate.
The document contains four paragraphs in which Ford's counsel, Kenyon Meyer of the firm Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP: (i) incorporates information previously filed in the record of this proceeding; (ii) acknowledges that certain sums collected in the state action captioned Abbott, et al., v. Chesley, et al., Commonwealth of Kentucky, Boone Circuit Court, Civil Action No. 05-CI-00436, are being held in escrow for the benefit of the Abbott plaintiffs; and (iii) identifies the generic names of five banks where remaining funds are located. No other account information is provided.
Additionally, counsel for Ford acknowledges that a portion of the funds paid to his client
by the Abbott plaintiffs have been paid to third parties (including, but not limited to other
attorneys) pursuant to fee agreements.
No fee agreements have been submitted and the identities of attorneys who may have received compensation pursuant to the referenced fee agreements have not been identified.*
While movant Chesley might speculate that this indicates – or in some way proves – some sinister action by Ford taken in conjunction with former counsel for the Kentucky Bar Association, the Court does not engage in such rank speculation. *
Quite simply, the document which is the subject of the current motion does not provide any further information and former counsel for the KBA has not been identified or referenced in any way.
Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the Motion for Reconsideration or Clarification [Record No. 1326] is DENIED.
This 10th day of January, 2012.
/U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves/
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Drive By Gem
Remember the great-looking bungalow in the last newsletter? Well, this charmer is on the same street! I love the shutters and the shape of the front door and its screen door. The colors are lovely and even the mother-in-law apartment in the back yard is the same style and colors. Great choice. Now that the weather is cooling off, it's a good time to take a spin and discover your own "Drive by Gems." Happy Hunting…
Just Jane
This past Monday, I was honored to be present at the Sarasota National Cemetery, for the funeral service for my friend, Marie Rowe's husband, Kenneth. This was only my second time out there on Clark Road but I just wanted to share with you how fast that place has grown since it opened in 2009. There are over 13,000 veterans buried there already, on ranch land that was purchased from J. Arlin Hawkins, whose ancestors settled there in the 1870's. There is an average of eight services there per day, sometimes up to sixteen. The remaining acreage should carry them up to at least 2065. If you can't get to Arlington Cemetery, you should make a visit to Sarasota's National Cemetery, located at 9810 State Rd. 72 (Clark Road) east of Interstate 75. It's impressive and very moving.
I'm taking a poll, to see if one of my favorite historic art forms, needlepoint, is making a comeback yet. Having finished one little Christmas stocking for one little grandchild, I took it to be finished off at the Eye of the Needle shop, located a block north of Morton's Market on Osprey Avenue. I didn't realize how time has flown, but that shop has been on Osprey for 35 years! They are now located across the street from the original location, but owner Kathy Levins told me she definitely sees a resurgence in needlepoint fans and I couldn't resist getting another little stocking. Their assortment is amazing, and I've only got twelve more grandkids!
Serendipity sent me out in the rain on Sunday afternoon, past an 'Open House' sign. I made a quick U-turn and went back to wander through an adorable cottage on Oval Drive in McClellan Park. I'm hoping that "Elizabeth," who lives way out Clark Road, who was checking it out too, will move into our great little Southside Village neighborhood. She's a needle-pointer, too. There's so much history here, and so much to love.
This Sunday afternoon, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., please stop by the Historical Society's 'Jammin' in the Crocker/Artists in the Park event. Hear Sal Garcia and Jack Dowd (yes, that Jack Dowd, the sculptor) dueling on guitars, as well as Phil, the Hat Harris and Irish musicians, Pearse Kelly and Carolyn McKeown.
While we're enjoying the music, libations and nibbles inside, the Light Chasers of the Sun Coast Artists will be out in Pioneer Park painting. You'll be able to buy their gorgeous works, right off the easels, or choose from more works for sale inside the church. Get your reservations now, by calling Linda Garcia at 364-9076, or visit them at www.hsosc.com.
Ain't Life Grand?
Good grief, Mona, this wind is killing me and my tail feathers. I dare not put my head piece on; I just might take flight and miss the 3:00 o'clock show.
(photo credit: Sarasota County Historical Resources)
Postcard of the Week
"Winter Bathing" – that's the life. This image could be an early image of Daytona Beach or even Siesta Key. Back in the day, you were permitted to drive on the beach here, believe it or not. I guess tire tracks and oil leaks didn't mar or discolor our beautiful white sand.
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:
Regarding the Sailor Circus...I was under the impression that Addison Gilbert was the SC "founder," and director of SHS athletics (and his wife was an SHS teacher). Gilbert subsequently joined the FSU staff and -- I believe -- served from 1960-64 as director of that school's "Flying High" circus.(Interestingly, longtime Sarasotan Jerry Collins, who built and for many years headed the Sarasota Dog Track, in 1981 donated the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus (which he also owned for many years) to FSU.)
I also remember viewing one of the initial Sailor Circus performances, during its first year, and it was in the old SHS gymnasium which at that time was on property south of and adjacent to the original high school. It was torn down to make way for the magnificent and unique Paul Rudolph-designed SHS addition.
In 1957, according to the Sarasota Journal, Gilbert and Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Manager Tod Swalm took a copy of the Warner Bros. short mid-50's movie feature film about the Sailor Circus, "The Greatest Little Show on Earth," to officials of the Garry Moore CBS-TV show to encourage coverage of the student show. And in 1958-59, SHS seniors Jon Peters and Chip Anderson (photographer and editor, respectively, of the SHS newspaper) helped gain coverage of the Circus in Sports Illustrated and other national publications.
Stan Huguenin
The Times was the Town's First Newspaper
Three years before residents voted to incorporate the Town of Sarasota, Cornelius Van Santvoord and Rose Phillips Wilson moved to Sarasota to establish the town's first newspaper.
The Wilsons could hardly have expected a large readership. An estimated 600 people lived in the future Sarasota County area, which was part of Manatee County until 1921. Despite poor initial earnings, the Wilsons continually published the weekly until Rose Wilson sold it in 1923. For most of that time, the newspaper's home (pictured) was a two-story frame building on the north side of Main Street, half way between Palm and Pineapple Avenues.
Advertisements dominated page one during the early years. In "The Story of Sarasota," Karl Grismer notes that on the front page of the first edition, the manager of the De Soto Hotel advertised his renovated and refurbished accommodations, which provided access to Gulf beach houses where "Surf Bathing can be enjoyed." Elijah Grantham and Dave Broadway promoted the groceries, hay, dry goods, clothing, and novelties at their store on Main Street at Palm Avenue. H.B. Harris advertised ice cream, cool drinks, fresh fruit, tobacco, and a recently opened barbershop at the back of his store. C.V.S. Wilson informed his readers that they could order wallpaper, as low as 3 cents a roll, through the Times office. Read more...
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Yesterday's Sarasota Calendar
Today, in 1910, Dr. Joseph Halton moved into his concrete home built by E.C. Maus. "Dr. Joe" was one of the pioneer physicians in Sarasota. His home, on the northeast corner of Cocoanut Avenue and Fruitville Road, still stands today and has been restored and converted into a law office.
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Where Am I?
The winner of our last contest was No one!. Better luck this time.
I am a 1924 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Sarasota City, and alas, I was not adopted as drawn by my planner (sounds familiar). Some of my streets and squares don't speak for what is here today. For example: The streets that are visible in this section of the plan are; Bay Parkway, Mays Street, and Grove Avenue. Some of the squares are; Osceola Square, Dade Square, De Soto Square, and Havana Square. Your challenge is to determine in what part of Sarasota I am located. Please be specific with the boundaries. Where am I?
Click here to submit your answer for this weeks quiz, click here to view the last challenge and correct answer.
(photo credit: Sarasota County Historical Resources)
Your award this week is the book, John Hamilton Gillespie - The Scot Who Saved Sarasota by Jeff LaHurd. The Friend's of the Sarasota County History Center generously provided this prize. Please consider becoming a member of the Friends; they have some exciting programs coming up soon. Visit them here.
If you would like to be a sponsor of our "Where Am I?" quiz, please call us at (941) 951-7727. It only cost $25 per week for us to set up your ad, and then you only have to provide a prize for the winner. What could be easier?
Remember the series of Drive-In and Walk-Up Windows located on First Street behind the Palmer Bank? I remember when they were built and the city ordinances stated that they would only be legal and permitted if they were attached to the main building. That was solved by underground tunnels running under First Street. My Dad worked for the bank, and when he was assigned to the Drive-In on Saturdays, he would take me through the tunnel and we would climb up a ladder to get inside. I got to put lollipops in the drawer if kids were in the customer's car. Very cool.
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Pretty as a Picture
This is Laura Lock's art class taking place on the bay front in the 1950s near downtown Sarasota. In the background you can see the Municipal Pier. Today the old pier is gone and the new one leads to Marina Jack and the boat docks. Everyone looks like they are enjoying themselves, though if you look closely you can see they are all painting something different from one another. Ah…the creative spirit!
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California has some of the strictest laws in the country when it comes to distracted driving. State laws not only prohibit use of a handheld phone and texting while driving, they make such actions primary offenses.
Unfortunately, plenty of motorists still use their phone while they drive. There are also many drivers who engage in other distracting behavior, from grooming to eating. This culture of distraction on California roads is quite troubling, especially when you realize that it is making streets and sidewalks less safe. This is particularly true for pedestrians.
Why are pedestrians less safe?
According to a recent article from NPR and statistics from the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities increased by a whopping 11 percent in 2016. The article notes that distraction on the part of motorists and pedestrians is a primary cause of accidents.
What does this mean for California pedestrians?
The increase in pedestrian accidents and fatalities means that Californians are perhaps more vulnerable than ever when they are biking, skateboarding or walking. It means that the expectation that drivers will be paying attention may be gone, and despite advances in today's cars and trucks, technology cannot prevent every crash from occurring.
What can you do if you are hit by a distracted driver?
Pedestrians who are struck by vehicles often suffer catastrophic injuries; some do not survive the accident. Considering all the physical, emotional and financial damage done in these crashes, it is crucial for victims and their families to understand their options to pursue compensation.
Filing a lawsuit will not undo an accident or replace a loved one, but it can:
- Hold accountable the parties who failed to use caution and be safe around pedestrians
- Reinforce the message that distracted driving is dangerous
- Result in compensation for the economic and noneconomic damages suffered as a result of someone else's negligence and recklessness
If you have any questions or concerns about filing a legal claim against a distracted driver, then talking to an attorney can be a good first step in assessing your options.


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I found someone down here who is also doing Dave Ramsey! She is actually the person who recruited me for Pampered Chef and it was great to talk to someone going through the same things we are!! But she is ALMOST done! Only about $2k left!! I am so jealous. She is looking forward to calling in and screaming "WE'RE DEBT FREE!!"
I can't wait to do that... someday.
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Cauliflower with Black Bean Sauce
Cauliflower Cheese
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets 45 ml/3 tbsp sunflower oil
2 green chillies, seeded and chopped 1/2 bunch of spring onions (scallions), chopped
1 small red (bell) pepper, chopped 50 g/2 oz/ 1/2 cup cooked black beans, mashed
200 ml/7 fl oz/scant 1 cup vegetable stock
15 ml/1 tbsp soy sauce
15 ml/1 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
Cook the cauliflower in boiling, salted water until just tender. Drain and transfer to a serving dish. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the chillies, spring onions and pepper and fry' (saute) until tender. Stir in the beans and stock and simmer for 2 minutes. Blend the soy sauce and cornflour to a smooth paste. Stir into the sauce and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until thickened and clear. Spoon over the cauliflower and serve straight away.
1 cauliflower, cut into florets 600 ml/1 pt/1/2 cups
Bechamel Sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper 175 g/6 oz/1 cups Cheddar cheese, grated
25 g/1 oz/1 cup cornflakes, crushed
Cook the cauliflower in a pan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes, then drain. Make the Bechamel Sauce, season with salt and pepper and stir in the cauliflower. Stir in most of the cheese and pour into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and the crushed cornflakes. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6 for 20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.


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De-addiction centre gets psychiatrist on temporary-basis
Five days after the arrest of Lord Mahavira Civil Hospital de-addiction centre incharge Dr Sudha Vasudev, the civil surgeon's office has made temporary arrangements to provide a psychiatrist at the centre.punjab Updated: Dec 23, 2014 18:36 IST
Five days after the arrest of Lord Mahavira Civil Hospital de-addiction centre incharge Dr Sudha Vasudev, the civil surgeon's office has made temporary arrangements to provide a psychiatrist at the centre.
At present, the centre doesn't have any permanent psychiatrist. It is pertinent to mention here that Dr Sudha Vasudev and Dr Ashish were arrested from Mullanpur last week on the charges of selling de-addiction medicine without licence and 18,500 tables of buprenorphine were recovered from them. A case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered against them.
Earlier, on Saturday, psychiatrist at Jagraon de-addiction centre, Dr Raina Garg was posted in Ludhiana de-addiction centre. But, as he already has to look after the Jagraon centre, he will visit here only two days a week (Tuesday and Friday).
So, to cater to the patients here, civil surgeon's office posted Dr psychiatrist Sushil Jain from Raikot at the Ludhiana de-addiction centre, who will be here four days a week.
Deputy medical commissioner and nodal incharge of de-addiction centre in Ludhiana Dr Jasbir Singh said, "We have deputed Dr Sushil from Raikot for the remaining four days in de-addiction centre Ludhiana. We hope to get a permanent psychiatrist at Ludhiana to streamline the process."
The health department on December 21 held a walk-in-interview for the post of medical officer psychiatrist at Ludhiana centre, but no information has been received from Chandigarh till now.
The district has two de-addiction centres- Ludhiana and Jagraon, besides a Red Cross de-addiction centre run by the Ludhiana district administration is also looked after by a government psychiatrist.
The psychiatrist at Ludhiana de-addiction centre also have to look into the OPD cases of Lord Mahavira Civil Hospital, court cases and jail duty cases.
Dr Jasbir Singh said, "We are short of psychiatrists across Punjab, thus we are forced to manage many centres with single psychiatrists. We had sent our demand to the department and hope to get more psychiatrists soon."
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Meditation can be done in various ways and is a great tool to enhance wellbeing, clarity of mind and serenity. In other words, making life easier and more joyous.
Here's a short videoclip on how to create a comfortable seat which will facilitate your practice by giving you more freedom in your spine, more space in your body and a calmer nervous system. The perfect start on your journey.
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Now, automaker Ford is tapping into that phenomenon by creating a prototype of a new kind of crib that simulates a car ride.
The Max Motor Dreams looks like a designer bassinet from the outside, except with a large Ford logo.
A speaker under the baby plays gentle engine sounds.
RELATED: Pediatricians: Babies should sleep in same room as parents
The base of the crib slowly rocks from side to side, simulating the sensation of a moving car.
The rim is lined with LED lights that turn on and off like passing under streetlights.
The car company is holding a raffle for the one-of-a-kind crib, but Ford said it is considering mass producing it due to popular demand.
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It is vitally important for children and young people to build strong bones to maximise their bone strength later in life. Although osteoporosis may be a condition seen mostly in the elderly, bones are at their peak strength between 25 and 35 years of age. Taking steps early in life to promote good bone health is a key message for children, teenagers and young adults.
The National Osteoporosis Society have a helfpul leaflet Children and Bone Health available free to download from their website.


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More Somali refugees opt for returning home
Despite a raging war in many parts of Somalia, many Somali refugees are choosing to return home, Somali and UN officials told Xinhua, while urging international support for this trend.
Mariam Yassin Hagi Yussuf, a senior official in Somalia's Office of the Prime Minister, told Xinhua in an interview in Kampala that many Somalis in the diaspora are choosing to return due to enhanced security back in Somalia.
"People miss home. If you feel you are stuck in your life, you are not moving, then it is better that you go back home," said Yussuf, who is also in charge of children and migrants' rights.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) over 200,000 of the 600,000 Somali refugees in Yemen have expressed willingness to return home.
Another 200 Somali refugees in Djibouti are also willing to go home, while thousands are set to be voluntarily repatriated from Kenya.
In anticipation of the increasing number of returnees, the Somali Government has established a national co-ordination mechanism where migration issues will be handled both at the federal and regional Government level.
Yussuf said the Government is also waiting for Parliament to enact a law on anti-trafficking and smuggling of migrants.
According to the Somali Government, many local youths are being trafficked out of the country. Many end up being abused and some die on the Mediterranean Sea as they try to access Europe.
"We are tackling the root causes of migration starting from insecurity, insufficient education, and lack of job opportunities. By tackling the root causes, we believe we will reduce the risk of people leaving the country," she added.
Mohamed Abdi Affey, UNHCR Special Envoy for the Somalia Refugee Situation, told Xinhua in an interview that the country is in a critical state and needs all the international support as many Somalis are willing to return home.
He argued that the Somali crisis seems to have gone off the international agenda, which is now occupied by other emerging crises.
"This return means there should be focus on facilities inside the country so that the conditions are bearable for those who are coming back," he said on the sides of a regional meeting on migrants in eastern Africa.
Affey called for continued support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which, he said, had helped to bring relative peace in Somalia.
He said the possible pull-out of some peacekeeping troops as some countries have suggested would be disastrous.
"AMISOM's presence has contributed substantially to peace and stability of Somalia. I would request that any pull-out would be reconsidered before Somalia has a sufficient security force that can be able to protect its population," he said.
Uganda, the largest troop contributor to the 22,000-strong African Union force, said it would pull out its troops by 2018 since it first deployed them in 2007. Kenya, another troop contributing country, also planned a withdrawal.
The AU Peace and Security Council in June said it planned to withdraw the entire contingent by October 2018, and by December 2020, the mission will have been fully transferred to the Somali National Army.


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Apps in kde cannot display some of the glyphs even though we have the font
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with miscfixed font, it seems to show UTF-8 chars correct
We want to have our default system to display most of our unicode range though.
miscfixed size 11 can displays well, but size 8 cannot show all chars. It seems that
the way QT calculate the size of different font so that it does not fallback properly.
Do you know what is the different to QT and GTK+ on calculate the font size?
I have talked to owen and also look at codes in QT - It may related to QT only
uses one sample character to represent a range of unicode char. Then Xft returns
with a candidate that has the sample character's glyph, but it does not mean
that specific font has other glyphs within that unicode range.
This design maybe cleaner, but requires at least a font that covers one or more
unicode script range (which is not available for us)
We might need to wait for a font with better coverage for each unicode script. I
will also contact upstream and talk to them about it and see if they are
thinking of changing their font coverage design when they release a major release.